This week we're joined again by Drew Foster!  Drew Foster is a black belt instructor at Elevate MMA in North Carolina, the host of The Neon Belly Podcast, and a frequent contributor on /r/bjj under the alias Darce_Knight.In this episode, Drew discusses a topic we've wanted to get into for a long time: impostor syndrome.  Oxford Dictionary defines impostor syndrome as "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills."Follow Drew Foster on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drewdarceListen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast:https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/Check out Drew's contributions on Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Double Down on Strengthshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/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 episode, we're joined by Joe Hannan!  Joe is a BJJ black belt under Emily Kwok, the founder of BJJ Meditations, and the co-host of The Highest Levels on BJJ Mental Models Premium.  In this episode, Joe discusses the importance of finding meaning in your Jiu-Jitsu journey. Follow Joe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bjj_meditations/Listen to the BJJ Meditations Podcast:https://www.bjjmeditations.com/podcastSubscribe to BJJ Meditations on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@bjjmeditations3786Visit the BJJ Meditations website:https://www.bjjmeditations.com/Resources discussed in this episode:The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningAwakening from the Meaning Crisis, by John Vervaeke:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/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 episode, Brother Matt joins us to discuss his coaching experience with ecological dynamics and drilling.  We also get into whether the discourse surrounding the ecological approach in Jiu-Jitsu is productive or toxic.Check out The Essential Jiu-Jitsu Podcast with Brother Matt:https://ejjp.show/Subscribe to EJJP on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheEssentialJiuJitsuPodcastCheck out the On Guard online academy:https://onguardbjj.com/Zara Can Do Jiu-Jitsu:https://amzn.to/46tACIHResources discussed in this episode:BJJMM episode 206 feat. Dr. Rob Gray:https://bjj.plus/206How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3E5tg1oMental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Effortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/Differential Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/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 Kristian Woodmansee!  Kristian is a black belt under André Galvão, the founder of Logic BJJ Online, and the head instructor at Logic Philly.  In this episode, Kristian explains his ladder system for guard passing: a simple concept that helps anyone better understand best practices for passing the guard.Follow Kristian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/logicbjjonline/Subscribe to Logic BJJ Online:https://logicbjjonline.com/Train with Kristian at Logic Philly:https://logicphilly.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/Phases of Passinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/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/

BJJ black belt and film director Riley Stearns talks about achieving work-life balance while maximizing Jiu-Jitsu enjoyment. They delve into the importance of simplicity in creating effective systems, maintaining a balance between work and Jiu-Jitsu, and overcoming challenges returning to Jiu-Jitsu after a layoff. Additionally, the podcast explores the themes of 'The Art of Self-Defense' movie and the value of hobbyists in the Jiu-Jitsu community.

World-class competitive card gamer Wesley "LambySeries" Seek discusses creating luck, shaping the meta, and playing through tilt. They explore strategic positioning, recognizing patterns, and intuition for success. The conversation delves into maneuvering opponents, staying ahead of the meta, and adapting to changes. They also provide information on coaching and a new YouTube channel dedicated to marbles.

Renowned competitor and teacher Shawn Williams shares his closed loop strategy for Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing advancing without compromising position. They discuss reflexive movement, teaching high-level competitors, and the importance of high commitment techniques in Jujitsu.

This week we're joined by Anthony "El Toro" Birchak!  Anthony is a UFC, Bellator, and Rizin MMA veteran, as well as a BJJ black belt under Casey Halstead.  In this episode, Anthony draws on his wrestling background to explain the importance of wrestling, both mentally and technically, in Jiu-Jitsu.Follow Anthony on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/abirchakmma/Follow Anthony on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyBirchak/Train with Anthony at 10th Planet Tucson:https://www.10thplanettucson.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/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 Alexander Darwin!  Alexander is a black belt at Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is best known as the author of the BJJ-inspired sci-fi/fantasy novel, The Combat Codes.  In this episode, Alexander talks about the ethos of keeping it playful: a statement we've all heard before, but also a philosophy that significantly increases your enjoyment of — and performance in — Jiu-Jitsu over the long term.Follow Alexander and The Combat Codes on social:https://www.instagram.com/combatcodes/https://www.facebook.com/CombatCodes/https://twitter.com/combatcodesRead The Combat Codes on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Codes/dp/0316493007 Listen to The Combat Codes on Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Combat-Codes-Audiobook/B0BJ56BWCQMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/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 Shama Ko!  Shama is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Penny Thomas and is best known for her role as Program Director at Girls in Gis.  In this episode, Shama shares advice on the obstacles we encounter in our Jiu-Jitsu journey, and the power of community in overcoming them.Follow Shama on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shamasko/Visit the Girls in Gis website:https://www.girls-in-gis.com/Follow Girls in Gis on social:https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/https://twitter.com/_girls_in_gis_https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGis/Subscribe to Girls in Gis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/GirlsinGisListen to the Girls in Gis Podcast:https://www.girls-in-gis.com/girls-in-gis-podcast/Mental models discussed in this episode:Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Permission Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/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/