Ep. 297: Leaving Your Gym, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez

This week we're joined again by two fan favorites, Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Rob and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of the leglock game and how things have changed in the past few years. Get Rob & Stephan's new instructional, Cutting Edge Leglocks: https://www.grapplearts.com/cutting-edge-leglocks/ Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/ Follow Stephan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/ Check out t...

3 Apr 20231h 1min

In this special episode, we're joined again by fan-favorite Rob Biernacki to announce his exciting new course. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize yo...

1 Apr 202316min

This week we're joined again by Brother Matt! We have a great chat on mental models and strategies regarding waypoints, j-points, and positional camping. Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! by Matt Kwan: https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6e On Guard BJJ Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Resources mentioned in this episode: Less Impressed More Involved — YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing https://limibjj.mykajabi.com/ Jozef Chen on Instagram...

27 Mar 20231h

This week we're joined by Thomas Rozdzynski! Thomas is the Head Instructor at RŌL Academy in Illinois, and is the host of the RŌL Radio podcast. In this episode, Thomas draws on his experience as a coach to teach how other coaches can maximize the success of their students. Follow Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozdzynskibjj/ Listen to Thomas on the RŌL Radio podcast: https://www.therolradio.com/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you lov...

20 Mar 20231h 9min

This week we're joined by Eli Knight! Eli is a black belt under Royce Gracie and is a prolific online BJJ instructor. In this episode, Eli breaks down concepts behind an underloved aspect of Jiu-Jitsu: compression locks. Follow Eli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knight_jiu_jitsu_/ Subscribe to Eli on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KnightJiuJitsu Get Eli's Compression Locks instructional on BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/crushing-compression-locks-by...

13 Mar 202359min

This week we're joined by Jozef Chen! Jozef is a member of the B Team and has been a BJJ Mental Models community member since the early days. Jozef is also known for how rapidly he developed his skillset as a Jiu-Jitsu athlete. In this episode, Jozef shares his method, with some great insights into Josh Waitzkin's work, growth versus performance, innovators versus honers, competitive esports, and other cool avenues you might not have considered in your learning journey. Fol...

6 Mar 20231h

In this special bonus episode, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a raw and transparent conversation about mental health, the future of Jiu-Jitsu, and how we can best support our athletes. Wiltse Bros. on BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_andrew-wiltse Wiltse Bros. on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WiltseBrothersBJJ Wiltse Bros. on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WiltseBrothersBJJ/ Resource mentioned in this ep...

4 Mar 202356min

This week we're joined by Rachel Ranschau! Rachel is a black belt under André Galvão and an avid Jiu-Jitsu note-taker. In this episode, Rachel shares her approach to note-taking, and explains how it accelerates information retention and skill development. Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelranschau/ Check out Rachel's Jiu Jitsu X instructional, Systematically Starting Sleeves: https://bit.ly/3Z6nwgA Mental models discussed in this episode: Effortful Re...

27 Feb 20231h 4min