Ep. 357: The Truth About Burnout, feat. Jeff Shaw
BJJ Mental Models29 Syys 2025

Ep. 357: The Truth About Burnout, feat. Jeff Shaw

This week, we're joined again by Jeff Shaw from Bellingham BJJ! In this episode, Jeff talks about the causes and cures for burnout in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: plateaus, the “blue belt blues,” the unique pressures faced by instructors and gym owners, keeping training sustainable, protecting consistency, staying playful, reframing expectations, and redefining what Jiu-Jitsu should mean for your life over the long term. Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellinghambjj Train ...

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Ep. 44: Rulesets

Ep. 44: Rulesets

This week Steve and Matt discuss rulesets in Jiu-Jitsu. We talk about specific examples such as IBJJF and ADCC, as well as strategies for optimizing your gameplan under a specific ruleset. Need more...

4 Marras 20191h 2min

Ep. 43: Sport vs. Self-Defense

Ep. 43: Sport vs. Self-Defense

This week Steve and Matt weigh in on the age-old debate between sport and self-defense BJJ. Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list: https://bj...

28 Loka 20191h 7min

Ep. 42: Oliver Taza

Ep. 42: Oliver Taza

This week we were privileged to speak to Oliver Taza from the Danaher Death Squad. Oliver shares his thoughts on competing at the highest levels, PEDs, and training with the Danaher Death Squad. Need...

21 Loka 20191h 18min

Ep. 41: Crushing Smaller People

Ep. 41: Crushing Smaller People

You'd be surprised how often we're asked to cover this topic. Well, we're finally going to do it. This week Steve and Matt discuss how to shut down a much smaller opponent. Mental models discussed ...

14 Loka 20191h 1min

Ep. 40: Inversion

Ep. 40: Inversion

As the great mathematician Carl Jacobi said, "invert, always invert." This week Steve and Matt discuss inversion, not just as a strategy for Jiu-Jitsu but also as a strategy for breaking out of your ...

7 Loka 20191h 14min

Ep. 39: Inside Channel Control

Ep. 39: Inside Channel Control

This week Steve and Matt discuss inside channel control, also known as inside position. It's a tremendously powerful mental model, especially if your strategy involves leglocks or getting underneath ...

30 Syys 20191h 6min

Ep. 38: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 2

Ep. 38: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 2

Steve and Matt continue sharing your stories on Jiu-Jitsu and mental health. This week we share some very raw and personal stories about depression, PTSD, coping with loss, and suicidal thoughts. Th...

23 Syys 20191h 15min

Ep. 37: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 1

Ep. 37: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 1

How much benefit does Jiu-Jitsu really have for your mental health? We all know exercise is beneficial, but is there something special about Jiu-Jitsu? Matt and I decided to find out. In Part 1, we...

16 Syys 201956min

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