BJJ Mental Models

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

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https://www.charlesharriott.com/

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https://www.patreon.com/charlesharriott

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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

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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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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If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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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

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

Sign up here for a free trial:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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This week we're joined by Ben Van Doren!  Ben is a Lucas Lepri black belt and the head instructor at Deep Blue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Caledonia, Michigan.  In this episode, Ben draws on his experience as a manager and BJJ gym owner to discuss difficult coaching conversations.  This conversation is a great playbook for Jiu-Jisu leaders of all sorts, and how they can productively navigate the difficult conversations that arise on the job with both your students and coaches.

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https://www.instagram.com/deepbluebrazilianjiujitsu

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https://benvandoren.substack.com/

Train with Ben at Deep Blue BJJ:
https://www.deepbluebrazilianjiujitsu.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Psychological Safety
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ 
  
  

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If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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Music by Enterprize:
https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing wedges, and we don't mean pizza!  We break down the two types of wedges in Jiu-Jitsu: blocking wedges (used for immobilizing your opponent) and prying wedges (used for breaking open your opponent's defenses).  This is the third 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

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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This week we're joined by Jeff Serafin!  Jeff is the head instructor at Serafin BJJ, a partner at Gym 1801, and a black belt under Jack McVicker and Megaton Dias.  In this episode, Jeff advocates for fostering a healthy gym culture and reducing dogma in Jiu-Jitsu.  Topics include: identifying and avoiding toxic gym cultures, ego management in training, and strategies for pairing students to ensure safety and learning.

Follow Jeff on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/serafinbjj

Train with Jeff at Serafin BJJ:
https://serafinjiujitsu.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Respect People, Not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
  
• Survivorship Bias
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/
  
  
• Gamification
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  

Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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Music by Enterprize:
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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing levers!  Levers are force multipliers and the source of leverage in Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, we talk about the levers of the human body, turning frames into levers, and when levers are less important.  This is the second 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

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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This week we're joined again by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic!  Lyzz is a multi-time black belt masters world champion and a longtime member of the BJJ Mental Models Premium community.  Lyzz will be competing at ADCC this year after earning her entry via victory at ADCC West Coast Trials.  In this episode, Lyzz shares what high-level competition camps look like, how to best utilize your competition team, and what to do when your preparation doesn't go according to plan.

Follow Lyzz on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ms_daemonette


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Win Conditions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
  
  
• Advice Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradox/
  
  
• Layers of Strategy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Raise the Level in the Room
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/
  
  
• Planning Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/
   
• Visualization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/
  
  

Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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Music by Enterprize:
https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/