Ep. 279: Passing Strategies, feat. Stuart Cooper

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 Des 20221h 1min

This week we're joined again by fan-favorite Robert Degle! In this episode, Robert brings both his Jiu-Jitsu and philosophy backgrounds to the table to discuss some of the trickier questions around rules and ethics. What is stalling, and should there be rules against it? Is it acceptable to apply submissions with the intent to injure your opponent? And what changes could we make to the Jiu-Jitsu rulesets to be more in line with the spirit of the sport? Robert Degle's ...

5 Des 20221h 8min

This week we’re joined by Kabir Bath! Kabir is a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr., the Head of International at the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association, and the head instructor at Kaboom BJJ. Kabir’s gym is best known for its Kaboom Kids BJJ program, with currently over 300 child enrolments and still growing. In this episode, Kabir shares his framework for building a top-quality kids program that integrates best practices from ecological psychology and business administration. T...

28 Nov 20221h 8min

This week we’re joined again by Dr. Rob Gray! Rob is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and the author of How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills. In this episode, Rob provides an introduction to the material covered in How We Learn to Move. We have a great conversation about ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, differential lear...

21 Nov 20221h

This week we're joined by Tum Energia! Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts. In this episode, Tum explains the concept of psychological safety: a key tactic for building a culture where your students aren't afraid to show vulnerability and ask questions. Follow Tum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia/ Subscribe to Tum on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/EnergiaMartialArts Check out Energ...

14 Nov 20221h 15min

This week we're joined by Brother Matt Kwan and Alex Simoes! Alex is the CEO of Tekneek, and Brother Matt is Brother Matt. In this episode, we talk about how recent advances in coaching technology can benefit everyone, from students to coaches. Email Alex to create your Tekneek account: alex@tekneek.io Check out the On Guard BJJ online academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Mental models discussed in this episode: Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-lo...

7 Nov 20221h 16min

This week we're joined by Greg Souders! Greg is the head coach at Standard Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Greg explains how we can integrate coaching best practices from other sports into Jiu-Jitsu. Email Greg: greg@standardjiujitsu.com Follow Greg on social: https://www.facebook.com/standardjiujitsu https://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu/ Train with Greg at Standard Jiu-Jitsu: https://standardjiujitsu.com/ Greg's resource recommendations: Introduction to Ecological Psychol...

31 Okt 202254min

This week we’re joined by Amy Campo! Hot off taking gold at ADCC 2022, Amy joins us to discuss her process for breaking through personal limits. A great and inspiring conversation on structuring your training camp, maximizing the use of your team, and how to believe in yourself. Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycampofighter/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels....

24 Okt 202242min