Ep. 336: Growing Your Academy, feat. Hillary Witt & Nelson Puentes
This week we're joined by the founders of Inverted Gear: Hillary Witt and Nelson Puentes! Three years ago, Hillary and Nelson took the Inverted Gear brand beyond Jiu-Jitsu equipment and opened a physi...
5 Maj 20251h 3min
Mini Ep. 52: Shifting Platforms
In this week's mini-episode we discuss shifting platforms, wherein you as the bottom player use continuous movement to prevent your opponent from fully establishing their base on top of you. Moving aw...
1 Maj 202510min
Ep. 335: The PLAY Framework, feat. Erin Herle
This week we're joined again by Erin Herle! In this episode, Erin introduces the PLAY framework and explains why humor is a fundamental element of good culture and learning. Follow Erin on Instagram:...
28 Apr 20251h 3min
Mini Ep. 51: Technique Chaining
In this week's mini-episode we explain the importance of technique chaining, and why "Jiu-Jitsu is the space between the techniques." Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: htt...
24 Apr 202510min
Ep. 334: Project-Based Gameplanning, feat. Josh Vogel & Dr. Mike Israetel
This week we're joined by two BJJMM alumni: Josh Vogel and Dr. Mike Israetel! In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss the unique way they build gameplans at The Jiu-Jitsu Company. Follow Josh and Mike...
21 Apr 202557min
Mini Ep. 50: Phases of Passing
In this week's mini-episode we explain the phases of passing: disentangle, control, pass. Resources mentioned in this episode: Mini Ep. 49: Phases of Guard https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161...
17 Apr 20259min
Ep. 333: Coaching for All Levels, feat. Nick Volpe
This week we're joined by Nick Volpe! Nick is the black belt head coach at Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu in Staten Island, New York. In this episode, Nick explains how he makes Jiu-Jitsu coaching accessible to ...
14 Apr 20251h 3min
Mini Ep. 49: Phases of Guard
In this week's mini-episode we explain the phases of guard, as taught by Rob Biernacki: engagement, maintenance, and retention. Resources mentioned in this episode: BJJMM Ep. 16: Guard Series: Engag...
10 Apr 202511min
