Ep. 296: Adapting on the Fly, feat. Tom "TP" Grant
This week we're joined by Tom "TP" Grant! Tom Grant, also known by the writer's handle TP Grant, is a BJJ black belt under Issac Riggs and an MMA/BJJ writer best known for his work at Bloody Elbow an...
5 Aug 20241h 1min
Mini Ep. 13: Grips Dictate Position
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss one of Steve's favorite mental models: grips dictate position! As the name implies, whoever wins the grip fight in Jiu-Jitsu often dictates the position. Focu...
1 Aug 20246min
Ep. 295: Organizing Knowledge, feat. Sebastian Brosche
This week we're joined by Sebastian Brosche! Sebastian is a BJJ black belt, the founder of the legendary platform Yoga for BJJ. In this episode, we discuss knowledge organization, effective teaching...
29 Juli 20241h 17min
Mini Ep. 12: The Anatomic Hierarchy
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing the anatomic hierarchy! The anatomic hierarchy is a simple but powerful mental model that organizes our body into six major tools, from strongest to weak...
25 Juli 20248min
Ep. 294: Unconventional Jiu-Jitsu Careers, feat. Kiaya Jackson
This week we're joined by Kiaya Jackson! Kiaya is the founder of SoPro Collective and a Jiu-Jitsu competitor representing Brandon Mccaghren from 10th Planet Decatur. In this episode, Kiaya explains ...
22 Juli 202456min
Ep. 293: The 3-Fold View of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Charles Harriott
This week we're joined by Charles Harriott! Charles is a BJJ black belt, professional seminar instructor, and content creator. In this episode, Charles introduces a mental model he calls "the 3-fold...
15 Juli 20241h 6min
Mini Ep. 10: Hooks
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing hooks, the main mechanic behind techniques like butterfly guard. Hooks are a tracking mechanic used to follow your opponent and create opportunities to o...
11 Juli 20247min
