BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined by two living legends requiring no introduction: Dominyka Obelenyte and Rafael Lovato Jr.!  Both multi-time world champions in their own right, Dominyka and Rafael lead an awesome panel conversation about how each generation of Jiu-Jitsu athletes inspires the next.Follow Dominyka on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmom/Follow Rafael Lovato Jr. on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lovatojrbjj/Learn from Rafael Lovato Jr. on his site, Timeless Jiu-Jitsu:https://timelessjiujitsu.com/Timeless Jiu-Jitsu on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/626467251528075Timeless Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/timeless_jiujitsu/Mental models discussed in this episode:Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Stress & Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Compoundinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-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 Josh McKinney!  Josh is a coach at HeadnodHQ in Illinois and a black belt under Kyle Watson.  In this episode, Josh talks about "designated winners," a collaborative training concept he popularized which has come up on BJJ Mental Models recently.Listen to Josh's podcast, the I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show:https://anchor.fm/isuckatjiujitsushowTrain with Josh at HeadnodHQ in Illinois:https://headnodhq.com/Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney/Email Josh:josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.comMental models discussed in this episode:Jita Kyoeihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/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 again by two fan favorites, Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting!  In this episode, Rob and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of the leglock game and how things have changed in the past few years.Get Rob & Stephan's new instructional, Cutting Edge Leglocks:https://www.grapplearts.com/cutting-edge-leglocks/Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/Follow Stephan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/Check out the Grapplearts site and app:https://grapplearts.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/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

In this special episode, we're joined again by fan-favorite Rob Biernacki to announce his exciting new course. Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/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 again by Brother Matt!  We have a great chat on mental models and strategies regarding waypoints, j-points, and positional camping.Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! by Matt Kwan:https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6eOn Guard BJJ Online Academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyResources mentioned in this episode:Less Impressed More Involved — YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJLess Impressed More Half Guard Passinghttps://limibjj.mykajabi.com/Jozef Chen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/Mental models discussed in this episode:Waypointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/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 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