Ep. 375: Becoming a Kids Coach, feat. Andrew Green
This week, we're joined by Andrew Green! Andrew is the creator of the Kids Jiu-Jitsu Playbook and a 25-year veteran of martial arts coaching. In this episode, Andrew teaches what truly makes a great k...
2 Feb 48min
Mini Ep. 91: Leading Edges
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss leading edges, and why it's important to identify which part of the body is responsible for making an attack work. The leading edge will often (but not always) ...
29 Jan 6min
Ep. 374: How to Study BJJ, feat. Jake O'Driscoll
This week, we're joined again by Jake O'Driscoll from Essence BJJ! In this episode, Jake explains how high-level grapplers like Adele Fornarino and Brianna Ste-Marie actually study Jiu-Jitsu. Topics i...
26 Jan 57min
Mini Ep. 90: Force Vectors
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss force vectors and how understanding them makes frames more effective. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/...
22 Jan 7min
Ep. 373: Finding Your Worth, feat. Erin Herle
This week, we're joined again by Erin Herle! Erin is a certified mental performance consultant and a black belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles. In this episode, Erin explains how to develop a sense o...
19 Jan 1h 13min
Mini Ep. 89: Dilemmas
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss dilemmas: forcing your opponent to choose between two undesirable options. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels...
15 Jan 7min
Ep. 372: Plug-and-Play Games, feat. Ryan Rich
This week, we're joined by Ryan Rich! Ryan is the head coach at Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu in California, and a proponent of the constraints-led approach to teaching Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Ryan discus...
12 Jan 55min
Mini Ep. 88: Table Selection
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss table selection: a concept from poker teaching us that choosing the right environment greatly increases our odds of success. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio c...
8 Jan 8min
