BONUS: Updated Pedagogy, feat. Rob Biernacki
In this bonus episode, Rob Biernacki talks pedagogy! We discuss his updated pedagogy module on BJJ Concepts, the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu instruction, balancing concepts with techniques, eviden...
26 Aug 20251h
Ep. 352: Arm Drag Concepts, feat. Niamh Bryn
This week we're joined by Niamh Bryn, owner of Snowblind BJJ in Seattle! In this episode, Niamh explores the versatility and depth of the arm drag, and why it's more than just a beginner move. We expl...
25 Aug 202555min
Mini Ep. 68: Defensive Thinking
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss defensive thinking, the tendency to excuse poor performance before it even happens. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmen...
21 Aug 20255min
Ep. 351: Injury Prehab, feat. Dr. Mike Piekarski
This week, we're joined again by “Doctor Kickass” Mike Piekarski: physiotherapist, BJJ black belt, online course creator, and instructor! In this episode, Mike discusses injury mitigation, or “prehab,...
18 Aug 202559min
Mini Ep. 67: Loss Aversion
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss loss aversion, the human tendency to fear losses more than we desire equivalent gains. While avoiding losses is rational, excessive fear of loss can hold us bac...
14 Aug 20256min
Ep. 350: Front Headlocks, feat. Brianna Ste-Marie
In this episode, Brianna Ste-Marie talks about the front headlock: its offensive power, common pitfalls like “bloodlust,” strategic uses for control and distraction, and key differences between gi and...
11 Aug 20251h 3min
Mini Ep. 66: Abundance Mindset
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the idea of an abundance mindset, where we view success as something we can mutually achieve. The abundance mindset contrasts with a scarcity mindset, which see...
7 Aug 20255min
