BJJ Mental Models

In this week's mini-episode we explain alignment over position.  This is a refinement on the classic "submission over position" concept using Rob Biernacki's alignment framework.  It teaches us that having good alignment (base, posture, and structure) is more important than having any particular position. Before you listen to this episode, check out:BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Basehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15022850-mini-ep-1-baseBJJMM Mini Ep. 2: Posturehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15078064-mini-ep-2-postureBJJMM Mini Ep. 3: Structurehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15121901-mini-ep-3-structureBJJMM Mini Ep. 4: Alignmenthttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15154544-mini-ep-4-alignmentBJJMM Mini Ep. 5: The Alignment Scorecardhttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15202951-mini-ep-5-the-alignment-scorecardBJJMM Mini Ep. 28: Position Over Submissionhttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/16103640-mini-ep-28-position-over-submissionGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Chris "The Villain" Paines!  In this episode, Chris explains the two "dials" that coaches and students can use to modulate their training: complexity and intensity.Follow Chris on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrisvillainbjjSubscribe to Chris' YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJBuy Chris' instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_chris-painesCheck out InTheory BJJ on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/intheorybjjResources discussed in this episode:How to Defend Everything with Chris Paines — YouTubehttps://youtu.be/BWitv9AKoNUEp. 155: Concepts Over Techniques, feat. Chris Paineshttps://bjj.plus/155Terry Tate: Office Linebackerhttps://youtu.be/RzToNo7A-94Mental models discussed in this episode:Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Respect Reople, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/External Cueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/external-cues/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Goodhart's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we explain one of the most commonly discussed mental models in Jiu-Jitsu: position over submission.  This concept teaches us that it's often better to maintain position than risk losing it by hunting for submissions.  This episode explains the reasoning behind "position over submission," as well as the exceptions.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Aldo Vergel de Dios!  Aldo is the black belt head coach at Motion Jiu-Jitsu in Metro Manila, Philippines.  In this episode, Aldo discusses a problem relevant to students and coaches alike: how to integrate conceptual Jiu-Jitsu thinking with on-the-ground practice.Follow Aldo on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aldojitsuTrain with Aldo at Motion Jiu-Jitsu:https://www.motionjiujitsu.com/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 162: The Language of Coaching, feat. Nick Winkelmanhttps://bjj.plus/162Mental models discussed in this episode:Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Invariantshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss two important and related concepts: inside channel control and outside channel control.  Inside channel control refers to taking the inside route around your opponent's weapons, such as going under or between their legs as you'd do with X guard.  Outside channel control refers to taking the outside route around your opponent's weapons, such as outside hook / de la Riva guard, closed guard, and matrix back takes. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Drew Foster!  Best known as u/darce_knight on Reddit and @drewdarce on Instagram, Drew is a black belt instructor at Elevate MMA in North Carolina, the host of The Neon Belly Podcast, and the host of the State of the Meta podcast on BJJ Mental Models Premium.  In this episode, Drew breaks down the mechanics behind the anaconda choke.Follow Drew on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drewdarceListen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast:https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/Buy Drew's instructionals on the d'arce and anaconda choke:https://darcedynamics.com/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 136: The Anaconda System, feat. Matt Skaffhttps://bjj.plus/136 BJJMM Ep. 169: Submission Series: The D'Arce Choke, feat. Drew Fosterhttps://bjj.plus/169 Mental models discussed in this episode:Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Alignment Over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we're talking about crossing the center, an ancient mental model that appears in many martial arts beyond Jiu-Jitsu — and for good reason!  The "center line" refers to an imaginary line running down the middle of your body, where your spine is.  Forcing your opponent to "cross the center," or pass their arm or leg across the center line of their body, is a surefire way to break their posture and structure.Further study:BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Basehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15022850-mini-ep-1-baseBJJMM Mini Ep. 2: Posturehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15078064-mini-ep-2-postureBJJMM Mini Ep. 3: Structurehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15121901-mini-ep-3-structureBJJMM Mini Ep. 4: Alignmenthttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15154544-mini-ep-4-alignmentBJJMM Mini Ep. 5: The Alignment Scorecardhttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/16022574-mini-ep-26-crossing-the-centerJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki (exclusively on BJJMM Premium)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Jake O'Driscoll!  Jake is the black belt head coach at Essence BJJ in Perth, Australia.  Best known for coaching Adele Fornarino to her incredible 2x ADCC 2024 World Championship win, Jake is also an accomplished competitor in his own right, having just won the IBJJF 2024 Pan Pacific No-Gi Heavyweight Championship in Masters 1.  In this episode, Jake shares lessons on crossing the gap from good to great, and what separates the best in the world from the other outstanding grapplers in the sport.Follow Jake on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jakeod_essencebjjLearn from Jake on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=112559996Mental models discussed in this episode:Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Zone of Geniushttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/Compartmentalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we finish our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains hybrid breaks, or submissions that combine multiple breaking mechanics such as linear breaks, rotational breaks, and slicers.  Hybrid breaks are often more powerful than those relying on a single breaking mechanic.(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleMini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanicsMini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanicsMini Ep. 24: Slicer Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15940713-mini-ep-24-slicer-mechanicsGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Sara Rafferty!  Sara is the agent and manager for Jiu-Jitsu standouts like Adele Fornarino, Brianna Ste-Marie, and Jake O'Driscoll.  In this episode, Sara shares her advice on how athletes can leverage agents, managers, and representation to negotiate better sponsorships and fight contracts in Jiu-Jitsu.Follow Sara Rafferty on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/a_raffertyFollow Carolina Vallejo on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carovallejojjResources discussed in this episode:Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher & William Uryhttps://amzn.to/3YxuU6nMental models discussed in this episode:The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Timeframe Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Trading Uphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/Anchoring Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anchoring-bias/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains slicers, a submission that usually targets the bicep or calf, and discusses why these submissions may be underused due to IBJJF ruleset restrictions.(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleMini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanicsMini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanicsGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse!  Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete.  In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition.  Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels.Follow Amanda on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Leyhttps://bjj.plus/210BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Brusehttps://bjj.plus/218Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevenshttps://amzn.to/4dOPNiKMindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweckhttps://amzn.to/4eFfG5L The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy https://amzn.to/3NnVGbXMindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinnhttps://amzn.to/3Y6cadB Mental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

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In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains rotational breaks like kimuras, omoplatas, and heel hooks.  We also explain the difference between internal and external rotations, and why internal rotations are so powerful. (A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleMini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanicsGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Rob Biernacki, Cory Burton, and Gary Gilbert!  Collectively, they are the coaching team at Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.  In this episode, Rob and the team explain the importance of having a common coaching language across the entire team, and how our choice of language shapes our behavior. Train with Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada:https://islandtopteam.com/Learn from Island Top Team online at BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Mental models discussed in this episode:Labelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Zone of Geniushttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we begin a series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains linear breaks like armbars and kneebars, which hyperextend the middle joint (elbow/knee) of a limb.(A note on terminology: a linear "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week you're getting a bonus episode!  Avery Lorenzato from Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado joins us to share his philosophy of "playing the sport."  A great conversation on the importance of play, and what it's like to train at a gym that focuses on a games-based approach. Follow Golden Jiu Jitsu on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/golden_jiujitsuTrain with Avery at Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado:https://goldenjj.com/Need help growing your Jiu-Jitsu business?If you're a gym owner or Jiu-Jitsu entrepreneur, we can help manage your marketing, sales, lead generation, product design, technology, and business development!  Just shoot us a message at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/contact Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Trey Hucks!  Trey is best known as the founder of Slime Mold Grappling Club, an amazing database of Jiu-Jitsu games based on the ecological approach and other coaching best practices.  In this episode, Trey makes the case for "Beer League Jiu-Jitsu," a mindset emphasizing the social and communal benefits of Jiu-Jitsu first and foremost, above athletic accomplishments or performance.Visit the Slime Mold Grappling Club games database:https://slimemoldgrappling.com/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Soudershttps://bjj.plus/203 BJJMM Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Grayhttps://bjj.plus/206 Mental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss the 3 joint rule!  It's an essential mental model for understanding how you control your opponent's arms and legs, especially when advancing position or attempting a submission.More resources on the 3 joint rule:BJJ Mental Models Ep. 270: The 3 Joint Rule, feat. Jeff Shawhttps://bjj.plus/270The 3 Joint Rule — BJJMM Databasehttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-ruleGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're taking on a topic by listener demand: how to help BJJ business owners succeed financially!  In this episode, we're joined by David Bayarena, a BJJ black belt, certified financial planner, and founder of Kaizen Wealth Planning and RONIN Financial Planning.  David highlights topics relevant to all BJJ business owners, such as insurance, tax mitigation, succession plans, and retirement plans.  Drawing parallels between financial and martial strategies, David emphasizes the need for diversification, paying oneself first, embracing total financial responsibility, and fostering a proactive approach to financial health in the martial arts realm.Get David's help with your BJJ business:https://www.roninwealth.com/Get David's help in other sectors:https://www.kwealthplan.com/Connect with David on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ronin_wealthResources discussed in this episode:Profit First, by Mike Michalowiczhttps://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-firstMental models discussed in this episode:Layers of Strategyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Red Queen Effecthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/red-queen-effect/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/