Ep. 323: Collaborative Camps, feat. Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth & Jesse Walker
This week we're joined by a panel: Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth from Apex MMA and Jesse Walker from Rough Hands BJJ! In this episode, Josh and Jesse recap lessons learned from our most recent BJJ Mental...
10 Feb 202556min
Mini Ep. 40: Placeholders
In this week's mini-episode, we explain the concept of placeholders. Think of positional advancement like climbing a ladder: one rung at a time, and never let go of both rungs at once! Don't abandon...
6 Feb 20257min
Ep. 322: Technique Zero, feat. Marc Ste-Marie
This week we're joined by Marc Ste-Marie! Marc is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the father of IBJJF "Queen" Brianna Ste-Marie. In this episode, Marc explains the concept of "technique zero," ...
3 Feb 202554min
Mini Ep. 39: Surface Area
In this week's mini-episode we explain the concept of surface area, or how much of your body is connected to your opponent when you apply force. You can create more pressure by applying maximal force...
30 Jan 20258min
Ep. 321: Submission Series: The Woj Lock, feat. Chris Wojcik
This week we're joined again by BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete Chris Wojcik! In this episode, Chris breaks down the mechanics and meta relevance of his new signature move, the Woj Lock. Follow C...
27 Jan 202559min
Mini Ep. 38: Ratchet Control
In this week's mini-episode we explain ratchet control, a mental model that fine-tunes rotational submissions, especially the kimura. Ratchet control occurs when you force their limb into an "L" shap...
23 Jan 20256min
Ep. 320: The Language of Injury, feat. Scott Fritzinger
This week we're joined by Scott Fritzinger! Scott is a BJJ black belt under Dave Camarillo and is the head instructor at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy Reno. In this episode, Scott discusses "the langu...
20 Jan 202552min
Mini Ep. 37: Rotational Control
In this week's mini-episode we explain rotational control, a mental model that helps us better secure positions and complete submissions. Rotational control involves either preventing your opponent f...
16 Jan 20259min
