BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined by Brother Matt Kwan and Alex Simoes!  Alex is the CEO of Tekneek, and Brother Matt is Brother Matt.  In this episode, we talk about how recent advances in coaching technology can benefit everyone, from students to coaches.Email Alex to create your Tekneek account:alex@tekneek.ioCheck out the On Guard BJJ online academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/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 Greg Souders!  Greg is the head coach at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, Greg explains how we can integrate coaching best practices from other sports into Jiu-Jitsu.Email Greg:greg@standardjiujitsu.comFollow Greg on social:https://www.facebook.com/standardjiujitsuhttps://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu/Train with Greg at Standard Jiu-Jitsu:https://standardjiujitsu.com/Greg's resource recommendations:Introduction to Ecological Psychology, by Julia Blau and Jeffrey Wagman:https://amzn.to/3TJRHbkThe Perception & Action Podcast:https://perceptionaction.com/How We Learn to Move, Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3SI8R7VMental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeterhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Perception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/Beginner’s Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/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/Foll⚠️ 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 Amy Campo!  Hot off taking gold at ADCC 2022, Amy joins us to discuss her process for breaking through personal limits.  A great and inspiring conversation on structuring your training camp, maximizing the use of your team, and how to believe in yourself.Follow Amy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amycampofighter/Mental models discussed in this episode:Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Last Mile Problemhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/last-mile-problem/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Plus Minus Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Reflecting “As If”https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/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 Enterpriz⚠️ 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 Brianna Ste-Marie!  Fresh off her amazing performance at ADCC 2022, Brianna joins us to break down one of her signature positions: the closed guard.Follow Brianna on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/briannasm/Get Brianna's English instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X:https://jiujitsux.com/profile/brianna-ste-marie/Get Brianna's French instructionals on Leclerc Jiu Jitsu:https://www.leclercjiujitsu.com/courses/BriannaMental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/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

Episode 200 is a very special milestone, and requires a very special guest: Claudia do Val!Claudia is a 3x black belt world champion and is considered one of the best of her generation.  If you follow Claudia's story, you probably know she went public two years ago with a very personal and traumatic story.  That trauma, combined with the harassment she's received since, has completely changed her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu.In this episode, Claudia speaks about what she's experienced over the last two years, how she has lost her passion for what was once her obsession, and how we can improve the sport so others don't have to go through what she went through.Follow Claudia on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/claudiadovaljj/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 Shane McCarthy!  Shane is an instructor at Princeton BJJ and a newly minted black belt under Emily Kwok.  In this episode, Shane shares best practices for taking ownership of your Jiu-Jitsu skill development.Follow Shane on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wakaflakashane/Listen to Shane's podcast, Tinfoil Mat:https://anchor.fm/collin-wiemer/Train with Shane at Princeton BJJ:https://www.princetonbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/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 Dr. Clayton Green!  Clayton is a board-certified dermatologist, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Rochester, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.This episode is THE definitive resource for skincare and skin issues in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Topics covered include: cleaning the gym, hygiene, staph, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema, acne, sensitive skin, excessive bruising, the ideal skincare routine for grapplers, how to wash your gi, and training with cuts.Clayton's personal email:green.clayton@gmail.comClayton's work email:Clayton_Green@urmc.rochester.eduClayton on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/clayton.b.green.9Don'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 Roxanne Modafferi!  Roxanne is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, retired UFC fighter, and true women's MMA pioneer.  Known as "The Happy Warrior," Roxanne joins us to discuss the Happy Warrior Philosophy, and how we can stay positive even in the face of adversity and loss.Follow Roxanne on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/roxyfighter/Get Roxanne's books:Memoirs Of A Happy Warriorhttps://amzn.to/3qCFQ1EMemoirs of a Happy Warrior II: Challengeshttps://amzn.to/3QXoFTMHow to be Positive: Mental Training by the Happy Warriorhttps://amzn.to/3BQwealMental models discussed in this episode:Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Compartmentalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/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 Adam Benayoun!  Adam is a Ryan Hall black belt and is the head instructor at Black Cat Jiu Jitsu in Springfield, Virginia.  Adam's got an upcoming K Guard instructional with BJJ Fanatics, and in this week's episode, he breaks down the core concepts for playing this versatile guard.Adam's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adambenayoun/Black Cat Jiu Jitsu:https://blackcatjiujitsu.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mirrored Stanceshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-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:⚠️ 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 again by Dominyka Obelenyte!  Dom is a Marcelo Garcia black belt, and a 10x overall world champion, with 4 of those wins at black belt.  Dom is currently recovering from knee surgery, and in this episode she shares her best practices for maximizing the value of your idle time.Dom's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmom/Dom's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/domdabomburmomMental models discussed in this episode:Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/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/⚠️ 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