Mini Ep. 1: Base

This week we're joined by Taylor Biagi! Taylor is the founder and head instructor at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu in Chicago. In this episode, Steve and Taylor talk about how instructors learn, and how their learning journey is different from that of a student. Follow Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorbiagibjj/ Taylor's website: https://taylorbiagijiujitsu.com/ Taylor's email: info@taylorbiagijiujitsu.com Resources referenced in this podcast: The Danaher Diaries...

30 Tammi 202354min

This week we're joined by Jorgen Matsi! Jorgen is an Estonian BJJ black belt with a background in sports psychology. In this episode, Jorgen explains how coaches and students can use incentive systems and triggers to direct skill development. Book referenced in this episode: Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes, by Jeffrey J. Huber https://amzn.to/3H6ZsUU Watch Jorgen teach on BJJ Globetrotters in Action: https://bit.ly/3ZIm1q4 Follow Jorgen on social media: htt...

23 Tammi 20231h 12min

This week we're joined by Justin Su'a! Justin is the Head of Mental Performance with the Tampa Bay Rays. In this episode, Justin draws on his world-class experience to discuss how coaches can help their athletes achieve peak performance. Follow Justin on social media: https://www.instagram.com/justinsua/ https://twitter.com/Justinsua https://www.facebook.com/justin.sua/ Books discussed in this episode: Mindset, by Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/3IJEXyE Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmi...

16 Tammi 202359min

This week we're joined by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic! Fresh off winning gold in black belt masters at the 2022 IBJJF Worlds, Lyzz joins us to talk about something she (and all of us, really) battle with: perfectionism. Follow Lyzz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ms_daemonette/ Follow Lyzz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekfoster Mental models discussed in this episode: Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-wh...

9 Tammi 20231h 8min

This week we’re joined by Jordan Preisinger! Jordan is a BJJ black belt best known for his YouTube channel, Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. In this episode, Jordan shares his thoughts on scrambles, and how to do them safely. Subscribe to Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanTeachesJiujitsu Listen to Jordan's podcast, Talk-Jitsu: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1992689 Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanteachesjiujitsu/ Mental models...

2 Tammi 20231h

This week we’re joined by Adam Haidary! Adam is the co-founder of Effective Fitness Combatives and the creator of the popular Instagram account PolicePosts. In this episode, Adam shares how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be integrated with law enforcement officer (LEO) training. Effective Fitness Combatives website: https://www.efcombatives.com/ Effective Fitness Combatives on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/efcombatives PolicePosts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/policep...

26 Joulu 202255min

This week we’re joined again by Dr. David Ley! Dr. Ley is a Gracie Barra black belt and a leading psychotherapist in New Mexico. In this episode, Dr. Ley gives us a primer on cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is an effective tool for treating anxiety, depression, and many mental health disorders. It’s also a great tool for general lifestyle and mindset improvement, and in this episode Dr. Ley shares some advice on how CBT can be beneficial to gra...

19 Joulu 202253min

This week we're joined by Sheena Osborne! Sheena is an advanced care paramedic and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. In this episode, Sheena shares highlights from the stress management program she teaches to her fellow first responders. It's a great dive into human factors, stress response, and performance in stressful situations. Follow Sheena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheena_osborne/ Follow Sheena on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheena.osborne.7 Heads...

12 Joulu 20221h 1min