BJJ Mental Models

In this engaging discussion, Charles Harriott, a BJJ black belt and instructor renowned for his seminars, delves into the detrimental role of gatekeepers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He emphasizes how these figures can stifle creativity and personal growth. The conversation highlights the importance of community, inclusivity, and open dialogue in BJJ training, advocating for a balance between tradition and innovation. Charles also shares humorous insights on making competitions more enjoyable and the value of personalized instruction in fostering a supportive environment.

Explore the intriguing concept of kuzushi, a Japanese term for breaking balance, essential in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Learn how off-balancing your opponent can set up effective throws and takedowns. The discussion highlights the importance of continuous movement to create attack openings, with practical examples for grapplers. Dive into this critical principle and enhance your combat techniques!

Join Hillary Witt and Nelson Puentes, co-founders of Inverted Gear and owners of a thriving Jiu-Jitsu academy. They share their journey from apparel to academy, revealing valuable lessons in creating a positive school culture. The duo discusses innovative curriculum design, highlighting a games-based training approach that boosts student engagement. They emphasize the importance of embracing mistakes for better learning and fostering inclusivity, particularly for women in martial arts, ensuring a supportive environment for all skill levels.

In this week's mini-episode we discuss shifting platforms, wherein you as the bottom player use continuous movement to prevent your opponent from fully establishing their base on top of you. Moving away from big, explosive escape attempts and toward smaller, continuous movement makes a huge difference in your success from bottom positions. 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/⚠️ 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 episode features Erin Herle, a jiu-jitsu black belt and mental performance consultant, who shares insights from her book, 'If You’re Not Laughing, You’re Losing'. She discusses the PLAY framework, emphasizing the role of humor in enhancing jiu-jitsu culture and performance. Erin explores how a playful attitude helps manage stress, fosters inclusivity, and creates psychologically safe environments in training. She also contrasts positive humor with bullying, advocating for a supportive atmosphere that boosts enjoyment and personal growth in the sport.

In this week's mini-episode we explain the importance of technique chaining, and why "Jiu-Jitsu is the space between the techniques."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/⚠️ 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 two BJJMM alumni: Josh Vogel and Dr. Mike Israetel! In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss the unique way they build gameplans at The Jiu-Jitsu Company.Follow Josh and Mike on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogelhttps://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetelSubscribe to Josh and Mike on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiujitsucompanyhttps://www.youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodizationGet Josh's instructional, 90 Day Project Based Jiu Jitsu:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/90-day-project-based-jiu-jitsu-by-josh-vogelGet ripped with Mike at RP Strength:https://rpstrength.com/Resources mentioned in this episode:Arguing to Convince series, by Dr. Mike Israetel — YouTubehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqKj7LwU2RufCp8SzFQy3Nb1FaHpsCLuMental models discussed in this episode:Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Zone of Geniushttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Tokui Wazahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/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 mini-discussion dives into the essential phases of guard passing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: disentangle, control, and pass. The hosts highlight common beginner mistakes while emphasizing how these phases are interlinked. Listeners will gain insights into improving their grappling techniques and overall effectiveness on the mat.

Nick Volpe, black belt head coach at Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu, shares his passion for making Jiu-Jitsu coaching accessible to all levels. He emphasizes the importance of teaching the 'why' behind techniques and empowering students through self-organized learning. The conversation delves into the significance of timing in Jiu-Jitsu, adaptable coaching, and creating a fun, community-driven training atmosphere. Volpe also highlights the role of friendly competition in personal growth, making the journey of learning Jiu-Jitsu engaging for everyone.

Delve into the fascinating phases of guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Learn about engagement, maintenance, and retention strategies that elevate your game. This discussion emphasizes understanding concepts over just memorizing techniques. Insightful tips help players effectively manage their guard positions while enhancing overall performance. Get ready to refine your skills with these invaluable insights!