Ep. 301: Project-Based BJJ, feat. Josh Vogel
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 impo...
9 Syys 202459min
Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics
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 ...
5 Syys 20249min
Ep. 300: Teachers Who Compete, feat. James "300" Foster
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 B...
2 Syys 202459min
Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
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....
29 Elo 202410min
Ep. 299: Student Assessment, feat. Adam Medlock
This week we're joined again by Adam Medlock! Adam is a Braulio Estima black belt and a lead educator from the UK. In this episode, Adam discusses the challenges of student assessment, or how Jiu-Ji...
26 Elo 20241h 1min
Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
In this week's mini-episode we discuss blood choke mechanics! This is the concept behind all chokes we'd classify as "carotid restraints," where compression on the carotid arteries cuts off blood flo...
22 Elo 20249min
Ep. 298: Working Around Injury, feat. Mandy Schneider
This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider! Mandy is a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete competing at purple belt out of SOUL FIGHTERS Martial Arts in Allen, Texas. Mandy just underwent surgery for...
19 Elo 202449min
Mini Ep. 15: Dominant Angles
In this week's mini-episode we discuss dominant angles! The concept of dominant angles is more complicated than "being behind or beside your opponent." It's more about positioning your body relative...
15 Elo 20248min
