BJJ Podcasts

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by PGF Season 9 Champion and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt Kevin Beuhring. Kevin discusses what it was like being away from home for 6 weeks while competing at the PGF, what life has been like after winning the PGF title, the depressed state that follows a big accomplishment, how Kevin prepared for the PGF, the zone of command that makes grapplers elite, what makes a great coach, why Kevin started training, the mindset to come back from a loss, "Signal vs. Noise," creating dilemmas, and Kevin's goals for the future. You can follow Kevin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kevinbeuhring/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week, we're joined by returning champion Ryan Rich and first-timer Max Corteggiano! Ryan is a third-degree black belt who owns Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu in California and was one of the early adopters of the constraints-led approach, and Max is a first-degree black belt from France who runs BJJ Flowcharts. In this episode, Ryan and Max break down what they've learned from building BJJ Games together, a project focused on making CLA simple and accessible for coaches and students. Topics include: simplifying the constraints-led approach, the blended ABC and eco method, designing games around invariants, attention spans in coaching, and ditching the warmup. Check out BJJ Games: [https://bjjgames.com](https://bjjgames.com/) Check out BJJ Flowcharts: [https://bjjflowcharts.com](https://bjjflowcharts.com/) Train with Ryan at Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu in Granite Bay, CA: [https://granitebayjiujitsu.com](https://granitebayjiujitsu.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Constraints-Led Approach [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach)- Concepts Over Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques)- Win Conditions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions)- Ecological Dynamics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics)- Cognitive Load [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load)- Invariants [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants)- Effortful Retrieval [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/)

In this mini-episode, we discuss **double trouble,** a concept popularized by John Danaher. Double trouble teaches us that to fully control a near-side limb, we must also control a far-side limb. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels)

I asked the internet for their hottest BJJ takes… and honestly, this was a mistake. In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, Josh, Bryce, and Brian react to listener-submitted BJJ hot takes that range from painfully true to completely unhinged. We talk about injured training partners who still roll like it’s ADCC finals, why “let’s roll light” basically means nothing, whether you should wash your belt, why middle-aged blue belts might have the biggest target in the gym, and whether submission-only rulesets are actually ruining grappling. If you’ve ever had a teammate say “I’m injured, let’s go light” and then immediately try to kill you… this episode is for you. Call the Hot Takes Hotline Got a BJJ hot take? Call 951-HOT-TAKE and leave us your worst, funniest, or most controversial jiu-jitsu opinion. We may roast you. We may agree with you. We may accidentally start a gym war. Get Josh’s free competition prep ebook, The Competitor’s Journey, at simplifyingjiujitsu.com Get Rob Biernacki’s free Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles course from BJJ Mental Models at bjjmentalmodels.com/suck Check out Datsusara hemp gear and use promo code ISUCK at dsgear.com for 10% off.

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After yet another sexual abuse case in the BJJ community, the Fighting Matters crew works through a question every grappler eventually has to answer: "What can I, as just a student, actually do about this?" They get into voting with your wallet, the black belt blackmail trap, why we're great at sweating into each other's eyeballs but terrible at conversations, and Mike's framework for delivering hard feedback without lighting the gym on fire. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Magic BJJ — [https://magicbjj.com](https://magicbjj.com) • Rough Hands BJJ — [https://roughhandsbjj.com](https://roughhandsbjj.com) • BJJ Mental Models — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: • Steve Kwan — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com) • Jesse Walker — [https://roughhandsbjj.com](https://roughhandsbjj.com) • Mike Mahaffey — [https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjj](https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjj) ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: • Why stewardship of the culture isn't just the gym owner's job • Voting with your wallet when your coach is the problem • The black belt blackmail trap and how to leave anyway • Why jiu-jitsu people are terrible at having actual conversations • Mike's framework for delivering hard feedback without making it personal • When to take it to the coach vs. when to take it public • Jesse's "spectrum of seriousness" and why proportionality matters • Culture guardianship vs. mat enforcer culture • Why culture is what you tolerate, not what you preach ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — A regular student's guide to fixing the sport 02:29 — Stewardship doesn't require owning a school 03:31 — Vote with your wallet 07:56 — Weeks from black belt and the school is rotten 11:17 — Belt blackmail and the myth of permanent lineage 14:45 — Jesse's wild Rio re-belting story 18:49 — We sweat together but won't talk to each other 20:27 — The basic social skills problem in jiu-jitsu 26:46 — Why exit interviews and gym feedback both fail 28:34 — How to receive feedback without killing the next one 30:49 — Jesse's conflict aversion confession 32:04 — Mike's framework: name the behaviour, use I-statements 38:59 — Going public vs. going to the coach first 43:47 — The spectrum of seriousness 50:53 — Spotlighting the good in the community 54:48 — Culture guardianship, not mat enforcement 59:39 — Culture is what you tolerate

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiC4 :@c4energyhttps://glnk.io/44o9/bjjdamienCode: SIMPLEMAN for 15% off your order!Marek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANSimple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 No Intro00:01:55 Advantage Play00:06:09 Bigger Ping Pong00:10:05 Big Storm00:10:40 Ultrasound00:13:18 White House Shooting00:14:55 Dinner with Ethan’s Neighbor00:15:00 C4 code SIMPLEMAN for 15% off00:15:23 Marek Health code SIMPLEMAN for 10% off00:15:46 Dinner with Ethan’s Neighbor continued00:17:47 Grape Plasma & Pickling00:22:04 Soluble Fibers00:22:46 Damienisms00:23:53 Nicky’s Diet00:26:54 Pickle Ball Progression00:29:28 Aljamain Sterling!!!00:34:00 Simple Man Cooking Show00:38:19 Content Ideas00:48:11 Year Supply of C400:48:49 Jai Herbert00:49:16 NickyRod Left Us00:50:06 Sushi Guy Fell in Love with Nicky00:51:48 Mandel vs Jai Herbert00:54:51 Kody Steele00:55:18 UFC BJJ00:56:06 ADCC Worlds00:58:49 Melqui Galvao Case01:02:08 What’s Coming Up01:03:18 See Ya!

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) Episode 188 of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast features entrepreneur, speaker, business coach, and fellow podcast host Dan 'Big D' Sachkowsky as we dive deep into the mindset and mechanics of building a successful life and business. We talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, and communication, and how to turn hard lessons into practical strategies you can use right now to level up your career or company. From staying motivated when things get tough to creating opportunities through relationships and consistency, we get to know Big Dan “Big D” Sachkowsky and unpack the principles that have driven his success. Instagram handle: [@_big_dan_official](https://www.instagram.com/_big_dan_official/) Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! [Academy Safe - Join or Donate now](https://academysafe.org/) [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop/) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD [FightTape.us](https://www.fighttape.us/) - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), and [X](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [milton@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:milton@jiujitsudummies.com) to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@jiujitsudummiespodcast) @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit [Jiu Jitsu Dummies](http://www.jiujitsudummies.com/) for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the main principles of "deliberate practice" from the book "Peak" by Anders Ericsson and how to better develop and maximize progress in BJJ. We discuss why talent is overrated, why some people excel physically at specific sports and why BJJ is unique, training for skill and not for knowledge, why developing skill is a "messy process," what makes a "skilled" coach in BJJ, the importance of having a "mental representation" of the technique, trying to acquire skill is not always fun, and how to get out of plateaus. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week, we're joined by Drew Foster! Drew is a black belt and coach at Elevate MMA in Durham, North Carolina, chief of staff at PGF, and host of State of the Meta on BJJ Mental Models Premium. In this episode, Drew breaks down the "double tap:" attacking a submission, releasing it, then re-attacking right when their defenses drop. Topics include: the double tap, pattern interrupts, the porcupine strategy, and the constraints-led approach. Follow Drew on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/drewdarce](https://instagram.com/drewdarce) Train with Drew at Elevate MMA in Durham, NC: [https://elevatemmaacademy.com](https://elevatemmaacademy.com/) Check out Drew's instructionals at Darce Dynamics: [https://darcedynamics.com](https://darcedynamics.com/) Listen to Drew on State of the Meta, exclusive to BJJ Mental Models Premium: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Double Tap [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-tap](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-tap)- Mask Your Intentions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions)- Dilemmas [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma)- Layers of Strategy [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy)- Porcupine Strategy [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/porcupine-strategy](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/porcupine-strategy)- Pattern Interrupts [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts)- Constraints-Led Approach [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach)- Cognitive Load [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/)

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In this mini-episode, we discuss **head position**, or how to tell if your head and neck are at risk in jiu-jitsu. We use a 3-point framework to determine if our head is safe: - Avoid **constriction** (be safe from squeezing),- Avoid **impact** (be safe from blunt force trauma), and- Avoid **broken posture** (be safe from neck misalignment). Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels)

**Should You Compete or Waste Money?** If you’ve ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you. We break down the *real* reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset. This isn’t just ADCC vs IBJJF. It’s about **who competition is for, who it’s NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it.** If you’re a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide: 👉 Should you compete at all? 👉 Which tournaments actually make sense for you? 👉 And how to stop overthinking it and just go. - Why most people compete (and why they’re wrong)- The real benefit of competition (it’s not medals)- How competition forces faster improvement- ADCC vs IBJJF: pros, cons, and who they’re for- Why local tournaments might be the smartest move- The biggest mistake beginners make with competing- How to know if competing is right for YOU - Add **1 “performance day” per week** (competition-style rounds only)- Stop talking about competing, be about competing- Treat each tournament like a **rep, not a result**- Compete more locally before chasing “big” events **🔥 What You’ll Learn🥋 Try This in Training (Mini Playbook)** - Add **1 “performance day” per week** (competition-style rounds only)- Stop talking about competing, be about competing- Treat each tournament like a **rep, not a result** - Compete more locally before chasing “big” events ISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-showJiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckDatsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 00:00 – Should You Even Compete? 01:00 – Why People *Say* They Compete 02:00 – The Truth: Competing Is Selfish 05:00 – The Real Value of Competition 07:00 – Competition vs “Who’s Better” 08:30 – Why Competition Forces Growth 10:30 – Stop Talking, Start Competing 12:00 – The “Performance Day” Hack 15:00 – Why Competition Changes You 18:00 – Regret & Missed Opportunities 21:00 – Fear of Competing Explained 23:00 – Just Sign Up (Big Mistake People Make) 24:30 – Which Tournaments Matter? 26:00 – ADCC vs IBJJF Overview 27:30 – IBJJF Pros 33:30 – IBJJF Cons (Cost, Politics) 38:00 – ADCC Pros (Clout, Culture) 43:00 – ADCC Cons (Organization Issues) 48:00 – Local Tournaments Explained 49:30 – Why You Should Compete More Often 53:30 – The Real Answer: Just Compete 55:00 – What To Do After You Lose 59:00 – Why Competition Changes You Forever 1:02:00 – Final Advice for Competitors

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Nathan Haddad joins the show to talk about his insane performance at the 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials. Then the crew dives into the 2026 IBJJF Brasileiros going on right now and Main Character Invitational going down this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiC4 :@c4energyhttps://glnk.io/44o9/bjjdamienCode: SIMPLEMAN for 15% off your order!Marek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANSimple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 Mike Israetel and Roman Mori00:05:00 Roman Intro00:06:10 How Did They Meet?00:07:00 Race to the Bottom (literally)00:09:30 VPN00:11:28 Real Talk00:14:05 The Worst Intro in History00:14:40 Bloodsport Watch Party00:15:00 C4 - code SIMPLEMAN 15% off!00:15:25 Marek Health - code SIMPLEMAN 10% off!00:15:46 Mike is Back in Action00:17:10 Lizards00:18:50 What Do We Even Name This Episode00:19:29 Real vs BS Lifting00:21:10 Why Are We in the Weight Room? 00:23:25 The Gordon Ryan Phenomenon 00:23:59 Plyometrics00:26:10 Mimic Your Sport 00:27:02 Specialized & General Training 00:28:50 No Cherry Picking00:31:10 Mikey Musumeci TV Show00:36:30 Expectation vs Reality00:39:16 Mikey Musumeci00:41:01 We Do UFC00:42:55 Athlete Questions From Men in Walmart00:44:00 Meniscus Tear00:45:30 Broke to Doing The Social Media00:47:37 Ethan’s DMs00:49:30 Take Steroids and Get Money00:54:40 Moods00:58:30 Anime Nerds01:00:10 Combat Stories01:02:25 Moving to Austin01:03:15 CHOJU01:03:50 Roman & His Girlfriend01:06:20 Post Military01:08:10 Diary of a CEO01:09:15 7 Dwarves01:09:52 See Ya!

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss TRT, Chewy's experience with it, and whether using TRT in BJJ is cheating. Chewy shares his first experience with steroids, if intent matters when using Testosterone, women using TRT, the issues with modern medicine, potential injuries from abusing Testosterone, if BJJ should have stricter testing, and the stigmas around Testosterone use. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Datsusara, head over to https://www.dsgear.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of the highest quality hemp gear for BJJ. Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week, we're joined by Alex Sterner! Alex is a black belt and the owner of Electrum Performance in San Diego, where he coaches strength and conditioning for jiu-jitsu and combat sports athletes. In this episode, Alex breaks down the psychology of injury rehab and the Stockdale Paradox: the marriage of optimism about recovery with brutal acceptance of where you actually are right now. Topics include: pain as a feature, the staircase model of rehab, healing it like you hurt it, short term versus long term risk, and a sample weight room program for jiu-jitsu. Follow Alex on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/alex.sterner](https://instagram.com/alex.sterner) Follow Electrum Performance on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/electrum_performance](https://instagram.com/electrum_performance) Train with Alex on YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@electrumperformance](https://youtube.com/@electrumperformance) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Visualization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization)- Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness)- Growth from Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort)- Loss Aversion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion)- Compounding [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding)- Timeframe Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox)- Silver Bullet Fallacy [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy)- Prioritize Longevity [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/)

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In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan is joined by Jesse Walker (Rough Hands BJJ), Mike Mahaffey (Old Bastard BJJ), and Niamh Bryn (Snowblind BJJ) for a recap of the recent Rough Hands spring camp in Louisville. The four of them argue that the best jiu-jitsu camps are not the ones that cram the most jiu-jitsu in, and that the celebrity instructor model has quietly priced out and burned out the people the sport depends on. 🔗 Links Mentioned: - Gi to Sea (Jeff Shaw, Bernardo Faria, Dominyka Obelenyte) — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/events](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/events) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: - Steve Kwan — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com) - Jesse Walker — [https://roughhandsbjj.com](https://roughhandsbjj.com) - Mike Mahaffey — [https://www.instagram.com/oldbastardbjj](https://www.instagram.com/oldbastardbjj) - Niamh Bryn — [https://www.instagram.com/snowblindbjj](https://www.instagram.com/snowblindbjj) ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: - Why the best parts of a BJJ camp happen off the mat - The celebrity instructor model and how it prices out the average attendee - Why regional and lesser-known coaches often deliver more value - Filtering out bad actors, harassers, and extremists at camps and gyms - Cultural guardianship: why a head coach can't enforce culture alone - People who train jiu-jitsu instead of getting therapy - The collaborative camp format vs the one-marquee-instructor format - How travel and out-of-region training expose your blind spots ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Welcome and intros 02:06 — Recap of the Rough Hands spring camp 04:13 — Less jiu-jitsu, more community time 05:21 — Niamh on jiu-jitsu peripheral events 07:21 — Why getting out of your regional bubble matters 09:15 — Mike: the friendships are why I keep training 12:20 — The celebrity instructor problem 20:54 — Reliable community as camp infrastructure 26:34 — Healthcare, insurance, and traveling for jiu-jitsu 28:36 — Filtering out the bad actors 35:47 — What we actually mean by filtering 41:00 — Niamh on training for the wrong reasons 46:56 — Cultural guardianship at scale 54:20 — The collaborative camp model 58:07 — Plugs, outros, and where to find everyone 1:00:53 — Plugging Gi to Sea with Jeff Shaw

In this mini-episode, we discuss **"cracking the whip:"** an external cue for better understanding the relationship between tension and slack in jiu-jitsu. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels)

The greatest BJJ matches of all time… who made the top 10? This isn’t just a list of exciting fights. These are the matches that actually changed jiu jitsu. The ones that shifted the meta, shocked people, or proved something nobody saw coming. I ranked them off four things. How important they were to the sport, the story going into the match, how fun they are to watch, and whether the result flipped expectations. You’ll probably disagree with something on here. Good. That’s kind of the point. From Roger vs Buchecha to Eddie shocking the Gracies, to some newer matches that quietly changed the game, this is the list that tells the story of BJJ. Drop your number one in the comments and tell me what I got wrong. ISAJJ Rash Guards: https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp

Michael Sainz joins the show to talk about his ADCC West Coast Trials run and the rest of the Sainz family crashes the show to bring some chaos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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