Ep. 254: Impostor Syndrome, feat. Drew "Darce_Knight" Foster

Setbacks in your Jiu-Jitsu journey are inevitable. This week Steve and Matt discuss the strategies and mental models for dealing with setbacks, including injuries and life changes. Mental models dis...

13 Touko 20191h 8min

In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make their final attempts to prevent a guard pass. Mental models discussed in this epi...

6 Touko 20191h 8min

In the second episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the maintenance phase, where both grapplers attempt to secure a passing or submission opportunity. Mental models discussed...

29 Huhti 20191h 11min

Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard! This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where first contact is made and the grip battle is fought. Mental models discussed i...

22 Huhti 20191h 8min

Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges. These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase. Mental models discussed in th...

15 Huhti 20191h 8min

Steve & Matt discuss Joe Peters' upcoming lawsuit against Marcus Soares. Joe is suing Marcus due to injuries sustained competing in his tournament. The results of this lawsuit could have broad ramif...

8 Huhti 201940min

We've learned a lot since episode one. Steve and Matt issue some very important corrections to prior episodes. Listen and learn, this episode is 100% TRUTH. We maintain an online database of the me...

1 Huhti 201940min

Steve & Matt do a deep dive into Josh Waitzkin's book, the Art of Learning. Mental models discussed in this episode: Respect People, not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-posit...

25 Maalis 20191h 12min