BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined by Thomas Rozdzynski!  Thomas is the Head Instructor at RŌL Academy in Illinois, and is the host of the RŌL Radio podcast.  In this episode, Thomas draws on his experience as a coach to teach how other coaches can maximize the success of their students.Follow Thomas on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rozdzynskibjj/Listen to Thomas on the RŌL Radio podcast: https://www.therolradio.com/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/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined by Eli Knight!  Eli is a black belt under Royce Gracie and is a prolific online BJJ instructor.  In this episode, Eli breaks down concepts behind an underloved aspect of Jiu-Jitsu: compression locks.Follow Eli on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/knight_jiu_jitsu_/Subscribe to Eli on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/KnightJiuJitsuGet Eli's Compression Locks instructional on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/crushing-compression-locks-by-eli-knightSupport Eli on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/knightjiujitsuGet Eli's instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X:https://jiujitsux.com/profile/eliknight173gmail-com/Get Eli's content on Budo Brothers:https://budobrothers.tv/categories/eli-knightMental models discussed in this episode:Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/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/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined by Jozef Chen!  Jozef is a member of the B Team and has been a BJJ Mental Models community member since the early days.  Jozef is also known for how rapidly he developed his skillset as a Jiu-Jitsu athlete.  In this episode, Jozef shares his method, with some great insights into Josh Waitzkin's work, growth versus performance, innovators versus honers, competitive esports, and other cool avenues you might not have considered in your learning journey.Follow Jozef on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/Resources discussed in this episode:The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://amzn.to/3XilAkqThe Will to Keep Winning, by Daigo "The Beast" Umeharahttps://amzn.to/41zTDYqThe Two Types of Gamers (Honers vs. Innovators) — Core-A Gaminghttps://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4Mental models discussed in this episode:Form to Leave Formhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Making Smaller Circleshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Shuharihttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Investing in Losshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Path of Least Resistancehttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Plus, Minus, Equalshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Transfer of Learninghttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Beginner's Mindhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Growth Mindsethttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Train With Purposehttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/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/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

In this special bonus episode, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a raw and transparent conversation about mental health, the future of Jiu-Jitsu, and how we can best support our athletes.Wiltse Bros. on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_andrew-wiltseWiltse Bros. on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WiltseBrothersBJJWiltse Bros. on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/WiltseBrothersBJJ/Resource mentioned in this episode:How to Win, by Rafael Lovato Jr.https://www.timelessjiujitsu.com/how-to-winDon'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://premium.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 Rachel Ranschau!  Rachel is a black belt under André Galvão and an avid Jiu-Jitsu note-taker.  In this episode, Rachel shares her approach to note-taking, and explains how it accelerates information retention and skill development.Follow Rachel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rachelranschau/Check out Rachel's Jiu Jitsu X instructional, Systematically Starting Sleeves:https://bit.ly/3Z6nwgAMental models discussed in this episode:Effortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Naming Conceptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/Ulysses Contractshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/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/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

Jake Luigi, creator of Less Impressed More Involved YouTube channel, discusses his analytical approach to BJJ content creation. Topics include tape study, mastering key techniques, and navigating content overload. A must-listen for those interested in skill development over winning mindset.

In this engaging conversation, newly promoted black belt Amanda Bruse shares her journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and insights into overcoming competition anxiety. She discusses personal strategies for transforming fear into excitement and the benefits of mental preparation. Amanda highlights the role of structured routines and pre-competition playlists as performance triggers, emphasizing the power of 'acting as if' to foster confidence. Listeners will love her practical tips on breath control and mindfulness to enhance emotional regulation in competitive settings.

This week we're joined again by BJJMM team member and fan favorite Margot Ciccarelli!  They call her "The Nomadic Mars" for a reason: Margot has lived the nomadic lifestyle and has trained at gyms all around the world.  In this episode, Margot shares her tips for becoming a world-class athlete from anywhere in the world.Follow Margot on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/margotciccarelli/Get coaching from Margot:https://margotciccarelli.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/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/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined by Taylor Biagi!  Taylor is the founder and head instructor at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu in Chicago.  In this episode, Steve and Taylor talk about how instructors learn, and how their learning journey is different from that of a student.Follow Taylor on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/taylorbiagibjj/Taylor's website:https://taylorbiagijiujitsu.com/Taylor's email:info@taylorbiagijiujitsu.comResources referenced in this podcast:The Danaher Diaries, by Heroes of the Arthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B087MD1M33Ep. 214: Mental Performance Coaching, feat. Justin Su'ahttps://bjj.plus/214Ep. 207: The Kaboom Kids BJJ Framework, feat. Kabir Bathhttps://bjj.plus/207Mental models discussed in this episode:Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Naming Conceptshttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/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:⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined by Jorgen Matsi!  Jorgen is an Estonian BJJ black belt with a background in sports psychology.  In this episode, Jorgen explains how coaches and students can use incentive systems and triggers to direct skill development.Book referenced in this episode:Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes, by Jeffrey J. Huberhttps://amzn.to/3H6ZsUUWatch Jorgen teach on BJJ Globetrotters in Action:https://bit.ly/3ZIm1q4Follow Jorgen on social media:https://www.instagram.com/jorgenmatsi/https://www.facebook.com/jorgenmatsi/https://twitter.com/jorgenmatsiJorgen's gym in Estonia, Spordiklubi Võimla:https://voimla.ee/Mental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Goodhart's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/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://i⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta