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 Thinkinghttps://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 the third episode of The Jiu-Jitsu Safety Manual, Dr. Mike Piekarski discusses prevention and rehab strategies for leg injuries.  He explains the mechanics behind injuries of the ankle, hip, and knee, breaking down which techniques lead to these injuries and which ligaments are affected.  He also explains the risks of less common submissions like slicers.  The episode includes recommendations for improving mobility and reducing injury risk, such as Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs).Follow Dr. Mike Piekarski on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickass/Connect with Mike for coaching and physio:https://linktr.ee/doctor_kickassGet Mike's injury prevention & rehab courses:https://linktr.ee/doctor_kickassMental models discussed in this episode: Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/ 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/

In this episode of State of the Meta, Drew Foster continues his discussion around advanced guard passing strategies. Topics include long/mid/close-range passes, the importance of half guard passing, proper stance, weight distribution, and submission guard passes.Resources discussed in this episode:Footwork passinghttps://youtu.be/SqUa2uuO8xg Float passinghttps://youtu.be/BxMdZr5QM2Q Outside camp passinghttps://youtu.be/dGhpxRbuhEw Inside camp passinghttps://youtu.be/wpZQnZWTUpk Knee cut passinghttps://youtu.be/jiBiDvrz9iw Headquarters passinghttps://youtu.be/UAIoIpefvxwNeed more Drew Foster?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/Get Drew's instructionals:http://darcedynamics.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/136BJJMM Ep. 169: Submission Series: The D'Arce Choke, feat. Drew Fosterhttps://bjj.plus/169Mental 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/

Jake O'Driscoll, a black belt and head coach at Essence BJJ in Perth, shares insights from his journey, including coaching Adele Fornarino to two ADCC titles. He discusses the vital transition from good to great, emphasizing accountability and the role of a supportive coach. The conversation also touches on the mindset required for success, the balance of sports and personal branding, and how to cultivate professionalism in jiu-jitsu. Jake highlights personal growth and fostering community support as key elements in navigating the challenges of the sport.