In this week's mini-episode we discuss hybrid choke mechanics!  We've already covered the primary types of chokes in Jiu-Jitsu.  Now let's talk about what happens when we combine these types of chokes, whether hybrid chokes are "better," and how hybrid chokes muddle complicated topics like rulesets and consent.Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 18: Crank Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15738946-mini-ep-19-crank-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/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/

Tum Energia, a BJJ black belt and founder of Energia Martial Arts, shares insights on the evolving landscape of short-form content in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses how platforms like TikTok and Instagram shape learning experiences for practitioners. The conversation highlights the challenges creators face in balancing engagement with quality content. Tum also addresses the impact of short videos on attention spans and the ethical considerations for content creators, advocating for mindful consumption of instructional resources to enhance comprehension in the martial arts community.

Drew Foster, known as "Darce_Knight," is a Jiu-Jitsu expert celebrated for his instructional content. In this chat, he delves into the fascinating history and evolution of the anaconda choke, explaining why it deserves more recognition amidst its overshadowing cousin, the D'Arce choke. He shares practical tips for executing this technique effectively, making it accessible for grapplers at all levels. Drew also references notable UFC finishes featuring the anaconda choke, adding context to its significance in modern martial arts.

In this week's mini-episode we discuss crank mechanics!  Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck).  We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets.Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/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/

What's this, a brand new ongoing podcast?!?  That's right!  Welcome to BJJ Today, a Jiu-Jitsu news and culture podcast exclusively available on BJJ Mental Models Premium!  BJJ Today is hosted by Andrea Tang, best known for her work as a journalist at the Jiu-Jitsu Times.  She's also a published author under Penguin Random House.Andrea kicks off the first episode of BJJ Today with newly crowned 2X ADCC world champ Adele Fornarino and her coach Jake O'Driscoll. The discussion delves into Adele's Jiu-Jitsu journey from age 10, her commitment to treating the sport professionally, the necessity of building a strong team environment, the challenge of maintaining viewer engagement, Adele's mental and physical preparations for the ADCC, her approach to competing against larger opponents, and Adele's future match aspirations.Follow Andrea on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/atangwritesFollow Adele on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adelefornarinoFollow Jake on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jakeod_essencebjjSupport Jake on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=112559996Into sci-fi/fantasy?  Check out Andrea's novels!https://andreatangwrites.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/

This week we're joined by Josh Vogel!  Alongside his wife Angie, Josh is a co-founder and head instructor at The Jiu Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia.  In this episode, Josh emphasizes the importance of structured class curriculums and a project-based focus, where students develop their skills through specific, measurable 90-day projects targeting various techniques.Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogelhttps://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompanyTrain with Josh at The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Old City PA:https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/Buy 90 Day Project Based Jiu Jitsu by Josh Vogel on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/90-day-project-based-jiu-jitsu-by-josh-vogelMental models discussed in this episode: Mnemonicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/ Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Diminishing Returnshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/diminishing-returns/ Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Planning Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/ The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/ Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Deliberate Practicehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/ 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 compression choke mechanics!  Compression chokes involve squeezing your opponent's chest so tightly that their lungs can't expand to take in air.  They're a bit silly and not high-percentage, but they're still worth knowing about so you don't wind up on the wrong end of someone else's compression choke highlight reel.Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/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/

Erin Herle, a self-regulation expert, dives into the vital role of self-regulation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She explains the differences between self-control and self-regulation, emphasizing emotional management and goal-setting in competitive settings. Erin shares practical techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to enhance mental skills. The conversation also addresses the importance of data tracking for personal insights, and how mindfulness can help athletes improve performance during high-pressure moments.

For our 300th episode, there's only one guest that'll do: James "300" Foster!  James is a 3x black belt masters world champion, 4th degree black belt under Giva Santana, and the head coach at Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, James shares how teachers who are also active competitors can balance those two priorities, and even synergize them.Follow James on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/james300fosterSubscribe to James' YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@James300FosterListen to James' podcast, Nerdy Mewzings:https://www.nerdymewzings.com/podcastTrain with James at Foster BJJ:http://fosterbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode: Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/ You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/ Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/ 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 air choke mechanics!  Air chokes involve cutting off your opponent's ability to breathe by either compressing their trachea ("windpipe") or covering their mouth.  Air chokes often don't act as quickly as blood chokes, but there are ways to speed them up by triggering the gag reflex.  We also talk about why air chokes are legitimate techniques and should not be thought of as "dirty."Listen to our prior mini-episode on blood choke mechanics:https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/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/