Podcast Episodes

Ep. 6: Gym Culture & Etiquette

Episode 6

Steve & Matt discuss best practices for gym culture, etiquette, and how to be a positive ambassador in the BJJ community.

Mental models discussed in t…

7 years, 7 months ago

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Ep. 5: Finishing Mechanics

Episode 5

Steve & Matt explain how to effectively finish submissions.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Choking Mechanics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choki…

7 years, 7 months ago

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Ep. 4: Dominant Angles

Episode 4

Steve & Matt discuss the importance of dominant angles in Jiu-Jitsu, both for advancing position and shutting down your opponent.

Mental models discus…

7 years, 8 months ago

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Ep. 3: Anatomic Hierarchy, Grips

Episode 3

Steve & Matt discuss Jiu-Jitsu mental models involving the human body.  A great discussion on how to use your body as a weapon while preventing your …

7 years, 8 months ago

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Ep. 2: Core Mechanics

Episode 2

Steve and Matt explore the three core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: Frames, Levers, and Wedges.  All techniques in Jiu-Jitsu can be defined in terms of the…

7 years, 8 months ago

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Ep. 1: Alignment

Episode 1

This is our first episode!  Matt and Steve dig into Alignment, the unified theory of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as described by Rob Biernacki from Island To…

7 years, 8 months ago

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