Ep. 287: Automatic Grappling, feat. Cal McDonald

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

This week we're joined by Brianna Ste-Marie! Fresh off her amazing performance at ADCC 2022, Brianna joins us to break down one of her signature positions: the closed guard. Follow Brianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannasm/ Get Brianna's English instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X: https://jiujitsux.com/profile/brianna-ste-marie/ Get Brianna's French instructionals on Leclerc Jiu Jitsu: https://www.leclercjiujitsu.com/courses/Brianna Mental models discussed in this episod...

17 Okt 202259min

Episode 200 is a very special milestone, and requires a very special guest: Claudia do Val! Claudia is a 3x black belt world champion and is considered one of the best of her generation. If you follow Claudia's story, you probably know she went public two years ago with a very personal and traumatic story. That trauma, combined with the harassment she's received since, has completely changed her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Claudia speaks about what she's experi...

10 Okt 202258min

This week we're joined by Shane McCarthy! Shane is an instructor at Princeton BJJ and a newly minted black belt under Emily Kwok. In this episode, Shane shares best practices for taking ownership of your Jiu-Jitsu skill development. Follow Shane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakaflakashane/ Listen to Shane's podcast, Tinfoil Mat: https://anchor.fm/collin-wiemer/ Train with Shane at Princeton BJJ: https://www.princetonbjj.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode:...

3 Okt 20221h 1min

This week we're joined by Dr. Clayton Green! Clayton is a board-certified dermatologist, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Rochester, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. This episode is THE definitive resource for skincare and skin issues in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Topics covered include: cleaning the gym, hygiene, staph, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema, acne, sensitive skin, excessive bruising, the ideal skincare routine for grapplers, how to wash your gi, and t...

26 Sep 20221h 27min