Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
In this week's mini-episode we discuss blood choke mechanics! This is the concept behind all chokes we'd classify as "carotid restraints," where compression on the carotid arteries cuts off blood flo...
22 Aug 20249min
Ep. 298: Working Around Injury, feat. Mandy Schneider
This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider! Mandy is a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete competing at purple belt out of SOUL FIGHTERS Martial Arts in Allen, Texas. Mandy just underwent surgery for...
19 Aug 202449min
Mini Ep. 15: Dominant Angles
In this week's mini-episode we discuss dominant angles! The concept of dominant angles is more complicated than "being behind or beside your opponent." It's more about positioning your body relative...
15 Aug 20248min
Ep. 297: Leaving Your Gym, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez
This week we're joined again by David Figueroa-Martinez! David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California. In this episode, David discusses one of the most ...
12 Aug 20241h 3min
Mini Ep. 14: Countergripping
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss countergripping! There are three ways to counter a grip: breaking the grip (stripping their fingers),inverting the grip (pummeling to make the grip our own), o...
8 Aug 20247min
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
