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 and Bleacher Report.  In this episode, Tom discusses the importance of adapting on the fly.  Techniques are rarely executed exactly as taught; they're usually improvised.

Read History of Jiu-Jitsu, by TP Grant:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/654500-history-of-jiu-jitsu-coming-to-america-and-the-birth-of-the-ufc

Train with Tom at Evolution MMA in Chicago:
https://www.evolutionmmachicago.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Windows of Opportunity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Labeling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/
  
  
  

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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.  Focus on winning the grip fight before attempting to advance position or secure a submission.

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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 strategies, curriculum development, standardization, instructor education, and the future of Jiu-Jitsu education.

Follow Sebastian on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yogaforbjj

Join Yoga for BJJ:
https://yogaforbjj.net/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Curse of Knowledge
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
  
  
• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
  
• Making Smaller Circles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
  
  
• Psychological Safety
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
  
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
  
  
• Rapoport's Rules
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules/
  
  
  

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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 weakest: our torso, our two legs, our two arms, and our head.  The anatomic hierarchy teaches us that when attacking, we should use as many of our weapons as possible, especially the stronger ones.  And we'll also have better success if we're attacking a weaker part of our opponent's body.

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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 her unconventional journey into a Jiu-Jitsu career, and shares her playbook for making a living in the sport beyond the usual athlete and coach career paths.

Follow Kiaya on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kiaya.j

SoPro Training — Kiaya's coaching brand:
https://www.soprotraining.com/

SoPro Apparel — Kiaya's apparel brand:
https://soproapparel.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kagan
https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Loss Aversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
  
  
• 80/20 Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing posts, the last of the six core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu!  Posts occur when you use an extremity of your body to connect with and base off a platform like the floor.  Posts are important for maintaining your own base and creating opportunities to attack your opponent.  This is the sixth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.


Further study:

Mini Ep. 6: Frames
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-frames

Mini Ep. 7: Levers
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15282009-mini-ep-7-levers

Mini Ep. 8: Wedges
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15318897-mini-ep-8-wedges

Mini Ep. 9: Clamps
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15359561-mini-ep-9-clamps

Mini Ep. 10: Hooks
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15389178-mini-ep-10-hooks

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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 view of Jiu-Jitsu."  We discuss the three lenses through which Charles views Jiu-Jitsu and how these different perspectives work together to help him better understand the art.

Follow Charles on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/charlesharriott

Subscribe to Charles on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesHarriott

Book seminars & privates with Charles:
https://www.charlesharriott.com/

Support Charles on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/charlesharriott

Get Charles' instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:
https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/dvd/fighter_charles-harriott


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• The Map Is Not the Territory
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/
  
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Critical Control Points
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/
  
  
• Respect People, Not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
  

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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 off-balance them.  This is the fifth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.


Further study:

Mini Ep. 6: Frames
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-frames

Mini Ep. 7: Levers
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15282009-mini-ep-7-levers

Mini Ep. 8: Wedges
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15318897-mini-ep-8-wedges

Mini Ep. 9: Clamps
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15359561-mini-ep-9-clamps

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This week we're joined by Jesse Walker!  Jesse is a black belt under Chris Haueter and is the head coach at Rough Hands BJJ in Louisville, Kentucky.  In this episode, Jesse introduces the paradox of control: a concept teaching us that in order to attack in Jiu-Jitsu, you must sometimes sacrifice control for movement.

Follow Jesse and Rough Hands BJJ on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/roughhandsbjj

Train with Jesse at Rough Hands BJJ:
https://rough-hands.net/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Mask Your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
  
• Constant and Variable Tension
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/
  
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
  
  
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
  
• Static vs. Dynamic Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/
  
  
• Economy of Motion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
  
  
• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Pattern Interrupts
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing clamps, the mechanic where you use your limbs to create a closed circuit around your opponent's body.  Think closed guard or seatbelt.  This is the fourth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.


Further study:

Mini Ep. 6: Frames
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-frames

Mini Ep. 7: Levers
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15282009-mini-ep-7-levers

Mini Ep. 8: Wedges
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15318897-mini-ep-8-wedges

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