Ep. 41: Crushing Smaller People
You'd be surprised how often we're asked to cover this topic. Well, we're finally going to do it. This week Steve and Matt discuss how to shut down a much smaller opponent. Mental models discussed ...
14 Okt 20191h 1min
Ep. 40: Inversion
As the great mathematician Carl Jacobi said, "invert, always invert." This week Steve and Matt discuss inversion, not just as a strategy for Jiu-Jitsu but also as a strategy for breaking out of your ...
7 Okt 20191h 15min
Ep. 39: Inside Channel Control
This week Steve and Matt discuss inside channel control, also known as inside position. It's a tremendously powerful mental model, especially if your strategy involves leglocks or getting underneath ...
30 Sep 20191h 6min
Ep. 38: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 2
Steve and Matt continue sharing your stories on Jiu-Jitsu and mental health. This week we share some very raw and personal stories about depression, PTSD, coping with loss, and suicidal thoughts. Th...
23 Sep 20191h 15min
Ep. 37: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 1
How much benefit does Jiu-Jitsu really have for your mental health? We all know exercise is beneficial, but is there something special about Jiu-Jitsu? Matt and I decided to find out. In Part 1, we...
16 Sep 201956min
Ep. 36: De-escalation
Jiu-Jitsu isn't about fighting; it's about making your opponent stop fighting. In this week's episode we discuss strategies for de-escalation, both in Jiu-Jitsu and in real life. Mental models discu...
9 Sep 20191h 14min
Ep. 35: Respect your Opponent
Respect your opponent, always. This week Steve and Matt discuss the different types of respect and why it's important. Mental models discussed in this episode: Respect your Opponent https://bjjmenta...
2 Sep 20191h
Ep. 34: Funneling
Funneling, as coined by Nelson Puentes from Inverted Gear, is the strategy of forcing your opponent into areas where you are comfortable and experienced. It's key to high-level gameplanning. Mental ...
26 Aug 201959min
