
Ep. 154: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. Stephan Kesting
This week we're joined again by Stephan Kesting! Stephan is in the process of releasing his new Omoplata 2.0 instructional, so what better time than now to break down the mechanics of this underutilized submission? Get Stephan's new Omoplata 2.0 instructional here: https://www.grapplearts.com/omoplata/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Waypoints https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Myopia https://bjjmentalm...
29 Nov 20211h 27min

Ep. 153: Our Shared Responsibility, feat. Averi Clements
This week, we're joined by Jiu-Jitsu journalist extraordinaire Averi Clements! Fresh off her incredible run at the Jiu-Jitsu Times, Averi joins us to discuss her passion: our shared responsibility for making this sport as inclusive and clean as it can be. Referenced in this episode: The Call Is Coming From Inside The Gym, by Averi Clements https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-gym/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Respect People, Not Positions https...
22 Nov 20211h 11min

Ep. 152: Goal Setting, feat. Travis Stevens
This week, we're joined again by Olympic Judo legend Travis Stevens! Travis discusses the goal-setting methodology he uses to coach and prepare his students for elite-level competition. Mental models discussed in this episode: Short-term/Long-term Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/ Compartmentalization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Levels of Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.co...
15 Nov 202157min

Ep. 151: Guard Passing, feat. Malachy Friedman
This week, we're joined by Malachy Friedman! Malachy is a second-degree black belt under Ricardo Liborio and the founder of Black Label Martial Arts. Malachy shares his strategy and philosophy for guard passing. Follow Malachy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malachyfriedman/ Visit Malachy's website: https://www.malachyfriedman.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Path of Least Resistance https:/...
8 Nov 20211h 13min

Ep. 150: Chaotic vs. Linear Systems, feat. Rob Biernacki
This week, we're joined again by Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team and BJJConcepts.net. Rob discusses how the initial conditions of a match can be chaotic or linear, and how this difference impacts the outcome of the match. Mental models discussed in this episode: Opening Salvos https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/ Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmo...
1 Nov 20211h 6min

Ep. 149: Beating Up Young People, feat. Karel "The Silver Fox" Pravec
This week, we're joined by Karel "The Silver Fox" Pravec! Karel shares his strategies for sparring with younger opponents, and the importance of thinking long-term. Mental models discussed in this episode: Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Tec...
25 Okt 202159min

Ep. 148: The Aging Grappler, feat. Chris & Melissa Haueter
This week we're joined by Chris and Melissa Haueter! The Haueters are Jiu-Jitsu legends, with Chris being one of the first non-Brazilians to obtain a BJJ black belt. Chris and Melissa share their experiences with getting older and aging gracefully in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Learn from Chris and Melissa Haueter online at Combat Base Club: https://combatbase.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Shor...
18 Okt 20211h 5min

Ep. 147: Applying the 45, feat. Omied Khakshour
This week, we're joined by British Open black belt champion and Two4 Martial Arts head coach Omied Khakshour! Omied discusses "applying the 45," part of his conceptual framework for pressure passing. Check out Omied's guide here: Fundamentals of pressure – A guide to unlocking the guard and pinning https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OX_gosH8uMD8AojDt2zAT31FWr3ofK-F/view Mental models discussed in this episode: Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Contro...
11 Okt 202158min





















