This week we're joined again by Erin Herle! In this episode, Erin introduces the PLAY framework and explains why humor is a fundamental element of good culture and learning.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Humor Styles Questionnaire, by Rod A. Martin, PhD:
http://www.humorstyles.com/

If You’re Not Laughing, You’re Losing, by Erin Herle:
https://amzn.to/4jP5x8K

VIA Character Strengths Survey:
https://www.viacharacter.org/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Defensive Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/
  
  
• 10-10-10 Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/10-10-10-rule/
  
  
• Survivorship Bias
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Psychological Safety
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
  
  
• Respect People, Not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
  
• Yes, And...
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/yes-and/
  
  
• Flow
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/
  
  
• Reflecting "As If"
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we explain the importance of technique chaining, and why "Jiu-Jitsu is the space between the techniques."


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This week we're joined by two BJJMM alumni: Josh Vogel and Dr. Mike Israetel! In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss the unique way they build gameplans at The Jiu-Jitsu Company.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Arguing to Convince series, by Dr. Mike Israetel — YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqKj7LwU2RufCp8SzFQy3Nb1FaHpsCLu


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Asymmetric Warfare
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
  
  
• Zone of Genius
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/
  
  
• Defend with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Tokui Waza
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/
  
  
• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/
  
  
• Plus, Minus, Equals
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we explain the phases of passing: disentangle, control, pass.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mini Ep. 49: Phases of Guard
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16950582-mini-ep-49-phases-of-guard


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This week we're joined by Nick Volpe! Nick is the black belt head coach at Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu in Staten Island, New York. In this episode, Nick explains how he makes Jiu-Jitsu coaching accessible to students and coaches of all experience levels. Topics include: self-organized learning, teaching the "why" behind techniques, the importance of timing, creating objectives that guide student progress, and layered difficulties during live resistance training.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Self-Organization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/
  
  
• Economy of Motion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
  
  
• Windows of Opportunity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/
  
  
• Gamification
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
  
  
• Training Handicaps
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we explain the phases of guard, as taught by Rob Biernacki: engagement, maintenance, and retention.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 16: Guard Series: Engagement Phase
https://bjj.plus/16

BJJMM Ep. 17: Guard Series: Engagement Phase
https://bjj.plus/17

BJJMM Ep. 18: Guard Series: Engagement Phase
https://bjj.plus/18


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This week we're joined by Mo Black! As of this writing, Mo is a reigning champion at Main Character Jiu-Jitsu and an instructor at Tabula Rasa BJJ in Colorado Springs. In this episode, Mo shares key concepts behind one of her favorite Jiu-Jitsu skills: half guard passing.

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https://www.instagram.com/mo.jiujitsu

Train with Mo at Tabula Rasa BJJ in Colorado:
https://tabsbjj.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Opening Salvos
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/
  
  
• Waypoints
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/
  
  
• Head Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Economy of Motion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
  
  
• Path of Least Resistance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Center of Gravity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we explain kaizen, a Japanese concept translating roughly to "continuous improvement."

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In this bonus emergency episode, we're joined by legendary Jiu-Jitsu instructor Stephan Kesting to discuss the immediate dangers of the lapel guard position, why it is so harmful, and why the IBJJF must ban it immediately.

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This week we're joined by Noah Shaffner and Greg Souders from Standard Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland! Noah shares his unique perspective as a competitor trained exclusively under the constraints-led approach (CLA) since he began grappling in 2021, while Greg describes Noah's journey from his coach's perspective.

Follow Noah on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/noahshaffner/

Follow Greg on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gdsouders/

Train with Noah and Greg at Standard Jiu-Jitsu in Rockville, Maryland:
https://www.standardjiujitsu.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Souders
https://bjj.plus/203

BJJMM Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Gray
https://bjj.plus/206



Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• External Cues
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/external-cues/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Deliberate Practice
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Gamification
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
  
  
• Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
  
  
• Perception-Action Coupling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/
  
  
• Respect People, Not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
  
  

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Music by Enterpr

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