BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined again by fan-favorite Emily Kwok!  Emily is a 4x black belt world champion (2x adult, 2x masters) and a black belt under Marcelo Garcia.  In this episode, Emily explains how a mindset of abundance (as opposed to scarcity) is essential not just for our individual development, but also the development of the entire sport.

Follow Emily on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/emilykwokbjj/

Connect with Emily for coaching:
https://www.emilykwok.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
• Table Selection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/
  
  
• Constraints-Led Approach
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
  
  

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This week we're joined by two living legends requiring no introduction: Dominyka Obelenyte and Rafael Lovato Jr.!  Both multi-time world champions in their own right, Dominyka and Rafael lead an awesome panel conversation about how each generation of Jiu-Jitsu athletes inspires the next.

Follow Dominyka on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmom/

Follow Rafael Lovato Jr. on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lovatojrbjj/

Learn from Rafael Lovato Jr. on his site, Timeless Jiu-Jitsu:
https://timelessjiujitsu.com/

Timeless Jiu-Jitsu on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/626467251528075

Timeless Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/timeless_jiujitsu/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Intention
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/
  
  
• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Stress & Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Compounding
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding/
  
  
• Making Smaller Circles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
  
  
• Short-term/Long-term Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Josh McKinney!  Josh is a coach at HeadnodHQ in Illinois and a black belt under Kyle Watson.  In this episode, Josh talks about "designated winners," a collaborative training concept he popularized which has come up on BJJ Mental Models recently.

Listen to Josh's podcast, the I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show:
https://anchor.fm/isuckatjiujitsushow

Train with Josh at HeadnodHQ in Illinois:
https://headnodhq.com/

Follow Josh on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney/

Email Josh:
[email protected]

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Jita Kyoei
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  
• Learning Modalities
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Curse of Knowledge
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
  
  
• Teach to Learn
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/
  
  
• You Are What You Train
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  
• Mental Gatekeeping
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/
  
  

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This week we're joined again by two fan favorites, Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting!  In this episode, Rob and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of the leglock game and how things have changed in the past few years.

Get Rob & Stephan's new instructional, Cutting Edge Leglocks:
https://www.grapplearts.com/cutting-edge-leglocks/

Follow Rob on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/

Follow Stephan on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/

Check out the Grapplearts site and app:
https://grapplearts.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Asymmetric Warfare
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
  
  
• Double Trouble
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/
  
  
• Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Direct vs. Proxy Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/
  
  
• 3 Joint Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/
  
  
• Single vs. Double Lever Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  

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In this special episode, we're joined again by fan-favorite Rob Biernacki to announce his exciting new course.

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This week we're joined again by Brother Matt!  We have a great chat on mental models and strategies regarding waypoints, j-points, and positional camping.

Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! by Matt Kwan:
https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6e

On Guard BJJ Online Academy:
https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Less Impressed More Involved — YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ

Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing
https://limibjj.mykajabi.com/

Jozef Chen on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Waypoints
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/
  
  
• Head Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
  
  
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Thomas Rozdzynski!  Thomas is the Head Instructor at RŌL Academy in Illinois, and is the host of the RŌL Radio podcast.  In this episode, Thomas draws on his experience as a coach to teach how other coaches can maximize the success of their students.

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https://www.instagram.com/rozdzynskibjj/

Listen to Thomas on the RŌL Radio podcast:
https://www.therolradio.com/


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This week we're joined by Eli Knight!  Eli is a black belt under Royce Gracie and is a prolific online BJJ instructor.  In this episode, Eli breaks down concepts behind an underloved aspect of Jiu-Jitsu: compression locks.

Follow Eli on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/knight_jiu_jitsu_/

Subscribe to Eli on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KnightJiuJitsu

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https://bjjfanatics.com/products/crushing-compression-locks-by-eli-knight

Support Eli on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/knightjiujitsu

Get Eli's instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X:
https://jiujitsux.com/profile/eliknight173gmail-com/

Get Eli's content on Budo Brothers:
https://budobrothers.tv/categories/eli-knight

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Breaking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/
  
  
• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Asymmetric Warfare
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
  
  
• Choking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Mask Your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Jozef Chen!  Jozef is a member of the B Team and has been a BJJ Mental Models community member since the early days.  Jozef is also known for how rapidly he developed his skillset as a Jiu-Jitsu athlete.  In this episode, Jozef shares his method, with some great insights into Josh Waitzkin's work, growth versus performance, innovators versus honers, competitive esports, and other cool avenues you might not have considered in your learning journey.

Follow Jozef on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/

Resources discussed in this episode:

The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin
https://amzn.to/3XilAkq

The Will to Keep Winning, by Daigo "The Beast" Umehara
https://amzn.to/41zTDYq

The Two Types of Gamers (Honers vs. Innovators) — Core-A Gaming
https://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Form to Leave Form
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/
  
  
• Making Smaller Circles
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
  
  
• Shuhari
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/
  
  
• Investing in Loss
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
  
  
• Path of Least Resistance
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
  
  
• Plus, Minus, Equals
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/
  
  
• Transfer of Learning
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/
  
  
• Beginner's Mind
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
  
• Growth Mindset
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
  
• Train With Purpose
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  

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In this special bonus episode, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a raw and transparent conversation about mental health, the future of Jiu-Jitsu, and how we can best support our athletes.

Wiltse Bros. on BJJ Fanatics:
https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_andrew-wiltse

Wiltse Bros. on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/WiltseBrothersBJJ

Wiltse Bros. on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/WiltseBrothersBJJ/

Resource mentioned in this episode:
How to Win, by Rafael Lovato Jr.
https://www.timelessjiujitsu.com/how-to-win

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