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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@nickyryanbjj@nickmatayabjjProducer:@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 Intro 00:00:30 Nick Mataya00:02:50 ADCC Worlds00:08:29 Early Days at BTeam00:11:19 Marlon Tajik00:14:00 WNO00:16:36 C4 - SIMPLEMAN for 15% off00:16:59 Marek Health - SIMPLEMAN for 10% off00:17:43 Power Lifting00:18:30 Cutting Weight00:25:15 Moving to ATX00:28:14 Lifting Split00:37:54 Physical Therapy00:44:25 Hand Fighting00:44:50 Troy Wagoner00:50:27 Light Sessions00:54:43 Greg Souders on Jiu Jitsu00:56:38 Staph01:05:50 See Ya!

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene chat about internet trolls and we also answer some questions we have received though e-mails, YouTube, and Instagram. Chewy discusses how an internet troll helped bring the gym together and how to respond to internet trolls. Q&A: 1. Which belt in BJJ was the longest and most difficult? 2. What have we wanted to change about ourselves? 3. Have we had to deal with any mental health issues? 4. What are our favorite RPGs (Role Playing Games)? 5. Could you catch or beat your instructor when you got promoted? 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've got a panel! Chris Round is the head judo instructor at High Noon in Alexandria, Virginia, and a judo and BJJ black belt who coaches athletes on the IJF tour. Isa Friedlander is a former Team USA judoka, a brown belt at Unity, and coaches judo at The Dojo in Bushwick and at Unity in Manhattan. In this episode, Chris and Isa break down foot sweeps and trips for grapplers, tied to their new instructional with MASTERs. Topics include: timing vs. structural setups, shape making, the role of the uke, variable drilling, and play. Follow Isa on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/isa100kg](https://instagram.com/isa100kg) Follow Chris on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/chris__circle](https://instagram.com/chris__circle) Train with Chris at High Noon Judo in Alexandria, VA: [https://instagram.com/highnoonjudo](https://instagram.com/highnoonjudo) Learn more about MASTERs (Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity and Rights): [https://martialartsforsocialgood.org](https://martialartsforsocialgood.org/) Follow MASTERs on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/masterssocialgood](https://instagram.com/masterssocialgood) Get Chris and Isa's foot sweeps and trips instructional: [https://martialartsforsocialgood.org/store](https://martialartsforsocialgood.org/store) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Kuzushi [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi)- Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses)- Perception-Action Coupling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling)- Staying Loose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose)- Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety)- Constraints-Led Approach [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach)- Ecological Dynamics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics)- Curse of Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge)- Keep It Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful) ⬆️ **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/)

SENSITIVE MATERIAL WARNING Dr. Bridget Mottram shares her expertise and experience regarding jiu jitsu's proverbial elephant in the room. The given power dynamic in BJJ leads to terrible situations and we need to be able to openly talk about it. On a lighter note, see our sponsors below: Train with the best BJJ specific trainers in the world-- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulletproofforbjj&utm_source=na_Med Get up on the BEST nutrition bar for BJJ athletes -- https://raisednutrition.com CODE: BULLETPROOF Stay hydrated with Sodii & get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Get the plastic free rash guard that won't f*** you up -- https://www.alchemical.com.au

In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan is joined by Hannah Gais, a senior research analyst at the Southern Poverty Law Center who has tracked white nationalist and neo-Nazi movements since 2016 and also trains jiu-jitsu. They get into how active clubs and far-right groups use combat sports gyms as recruitment grounds, why most practitioners don't see it happening, and what coaches and gym owners can actually do about it. ⸻ 🔗 Links Mentioned: - Southern Poverty Law Center — [https://splcenter.org](https://splcenter.org) - Hannah Gais on Bluesky — [https://bsky.app/profile/hannahgais.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/hannahgais.bsky.social) - Louis Theroux Manosphere documentary — [https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81920687](https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81920687) - Global Project Against Hate and Extremism — [https://globalextremism.org](https://globalextremism.org) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: - Steve Kwan — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com) - Hannah Gais — [https://splcenter.org](https://splcenter.org) ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: - How active clubs use gyms to recruit without revealing their intentions - The entryism playbook: how fringe movements infiltrate institutions - Warning signs that someone is testing the waters at your gym - Shifting the Overton window through sports and social media - Jake Shields, the Manosphere, and BJJ's far-right influencer problem - Where gym owners should draw the line - How people leave the movement, and what coaches can do to help ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Introducing Hannah Gais 00:54 — Hannah's work at the SPLC 04:18 — How big is the problem, really? 07:01 — Why the movement has gone mainstream 15:16 — The Overton window and how they shift it 17:45 — Jake Shields and the sane-washing of extremists 20:27 — Warning signs at your gym 24:50 — Immigration as an entry point 31:32 — What white nationalism actually means 39:32 — Entryism: how they build from within 43:05 — What gym owners should watch for 47:57 — Hiding your power level 53:31 — BJJ's far-right influencer problem 55:35 — Where to draw the line 01:00:21 — How people leave the movement 01:03:54 — Hannah's links and the Manosphere documentary

In this mini-episode, we explain **constant and variable tension,** and the pros and cons of each 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)

Guard pulling is SOFT… or is it just smarter? In this Hot Takes Hotline episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, we dive straight into one of the most heated debates in jiu jitsu. Is sitting guard weak, or are people just mad they can’t pass it? The episode kicks off with an all-time caller who works a brutal blue collar job and makes a case that might completely flip how you see guard pulling. If you “sit at work,” you don’t get to complain about someone sitting guard. From there, it only gets more unhinged. We get into whether turtle guard is actually a guard or just a bad habit, why people care way too much about medals that don’t matter, and the ongoing gi vs no gi argument about what’s actually “realistic” in a fight. There’s also a hilarious breakdown of people waiting for you to get tired before asking you to roll, and why that mindset might be holding you back more than helping. Some takes are brutally honest, some are completely ridiculous, and a few might actually change how you train. Along the way, we talk about the difference between technique and strength, how rule sets shape your game, and why most people arguing about jiu jitsu online are missing the bigger picture. At the end of the day, this episode proves one thing. Everyone in jiu jitsu has an opinion, and most of them are insane. Drop your hottest take in the comments, call in to 951 HOT TAKE, and if you see someone sitting guard this week… go pass it. ISAJJ Rash Guards: 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 0:00 “Guard Pulling is SOFT”… Until This Guy Spoke 8:31 The Truth About Masters Medals (Nobody Admits This) 16:51 Waiting Until I’m Tired to Roll is PATHETIC 22:34 “You Only Won Because You’re Small” 🤡 29:37 Turtle Guard is FAKE… Or Is It? 37:09 “Let’s Roll Light” is the Biggest Lie in BJJ 39:12 Why Instructionals Are So Hard to Follow 43:53 Do Skull Rash Guards Kill Your Cardio? 😂 46:47 Ecological Training vs Drilling (Who’s Right?) 52:55 Signing Up “Unapproved” is SOFT Behavior 59:14 The Worst Guy at Morning Class 💀 1:02:34 No-Gi is NOT More Realistic (Hot Take) 1:14:02 Rubber Guard = Essential Oils of BJJ

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) On episode 187, Milton Campis and Ben Stark go from the mats to the boardroom and everywhere in between as they sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation about jiu-jitsu, martial arts, and the lives we build around them. In this episode they riff on training, team culture, the state of the world, and how lessons from the academy bleed into business, family, and everyday life. Most of the talk is about being a better training partner and human being, with a few detours into business and academy ownership for the listeners who are building something of their own. When Milton and Ben go unplugged, you get stories, hard-earned perspectives, and plenty of laughs from two black belts who have been around the block on and off the mats. Instagram handles: [@jiujitsudummies](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/) [@mmacoachben](https://www.instagram.com/mmacoachben/) [@academysafe](https://www.instagram.com/academysafe) [@blackbeltdigitalmarketing](https://www.instagram.com/blackbeltdigitalmarketing) [@attpbg](https://www.instagram.com/attpbg) 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 [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com/?aff=17) - Get 10% 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.

In this episode we preview ADCC West Coast Trials, draft our own all-time ADCC teams, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Intro 00:30 You Know Who We Are 00:41 Who The Fook is That Guy? 02:19 Degle is Back in the US 03:57 CWUAHFEE 04:45 Spotted: Eddie Cummings 05:47 He Subbed Suga Sean!! 08:40 The Coat Hanger 12:20 Heel Hook Eddie 13:01 Best Food 14:20 Paying Taxes15:08 C4 code SIMPLEMAN for 15% off15:32 Marek Health code SIMPLEMAN for 10% off15:54 Bartering Skills 19:20 Motorbiking in Vietnam 20:08 Dong 21:06 Traveling Light 22:22 Australia 26:49 Life in the States 28:16 UFC BJJ 30:35 Damien’s Influential Phone Calls 31:06 Frank Rosenthal & Felix Masson 32:49 Puerto Rico 33:16 H Dropping 33:51 Why Austin? 36:26 Damien Died on Reddit 37:31 Frankie Rosenthal Joins the Pod 42:47 PR or No? 44:01 Peaks & Valleys in Damien & Rob’s Relationship 51:26 The Start of Degle’s Career 55:34 JUST DO STUFF!! 01:04:16 Wrestling is the Key 01:06:26 Delusional Confidence 01:08:16 CLA 01:18:29 Competition Psychology & Training Methodology 01:23:16 Lachlan vs Marcelo 01:24:31 Studying vs Not Studying Opponents 01:26:10 Facing Fears 01:28:16 Competing in 2024 01:29:56 Personal Data 01:30:53 Pre-Comp Nerves 01:35:01 UFC BJJ x Robert Degle 01:36:40 ADCC Worlds 01:39:56 Making Money from Jiu-Jitsu 01:42:30 Aura 01:48:30 Follow Rob Online01:49:00 See Ya!

Chris Odell is the founder and creative director of Datsusara, a martial arts bag and apparel company focused on creating high quality hemp gear for grapplers. Chris joins the podcast to discuss his start in martial arts, finding BJJ, being a blue belt for 10 years, coming back to BJJ after a 7 year break, the impact moving frequently had on his BJJ, starting Datsusara, working with Joe Rogan and Eddie Bravo, why buying quality items is important, the importance of BJJ for community, his goals for Datsusara, and Chris's love for vintage items. To check out our newest sponsor, 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 and also check out https://www.odellsports.com/ for sports and leisure apparel made of help and organic cotton. 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 Heather Morgan! Heather is a jiu-jitsu black belt, competitor-turned-coach, and content creator based in San Diego who teaches in person at the Collective in Ocean Beach and online to students worldwide. In this episode, Heather shares how she coaches students to find their own game rather than copying hers, and why making people feel capable is the real job of a teacher. Topics include: developing individual jiu-jitsu style, psychological safety in the training room, the gap between being good at jiu-jitsu and being a good coach, gamification and constraint-led training, and coaching hobbyist students. Follow Heather on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/heather_morganbjj](https://instagram.com/heather_morganbjj) Watch Heather on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@Heather_MorganBJJ](https://www.youtube.com/@Heather_MorganBJJ) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety)- Curse of Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge)- Constraints-Led Approach [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach)- Gamification [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification)- Ecological Dynamics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics)- Keep It Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful) ⬆️ **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 explain the concept of **open knowledge** and when information should be kept secret, charged for, or shared freely. 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)

This episode is the exact system I used to help students go from white belt to blue belt in months, not years. After 18+ years of training and coaching, I realized something: 👉 Most people are training wrong. 👉 And it’s why they get better WAY slower than they should. So in this episode, I break down the 3-step formula to learn Jiu-Jitsu 10x faster. This is a system I’ve refined over years of coaching and competition. This is the same framework behind “Master Any Position in 6 Weeks”… but simplified so you can apply it immediately. Master Any Position in 6 Weeks: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6 Greatest Guard Passing Seminar Ever: https://youtu.be/aDAwqBVoDP4 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 00:00 The 10x Jiu-Jitsu Secret (Why Most People Learn Too Slow) 03:00 The Old Way vs The Fast Way (What Actually Works) 05:40 The 3-Step Formula Explained 06:00 Step 1: Focus (Why You’re Getting Nowhere) 09:45 How to Choose the RIGHT Focus (Most People Mess This Up) 12:30 The 80% Rule (Fix What’s Actually Happening to You) 14:00 The Excuse Trap (Why You’re Not Improving) 16:40 The “Jiu-Jitsu ADD” Problem 21:50 Why Reflection After Training Matters 25:20 Step 2: Fight (How You Actually Get Better) 26:30 Understanding vs Reps (You Need BOTH) 28:00 Why Drilling Alone Fails 30:00 The Truth About Competition Reps (Underrated Advantage) 32:00 When Drilling DOES Work 34:20 Constraints Training (Pros & Cons) 36:00 The “Designated Winner” Hack (Game-Changer) 41:10 Positional Sparring Done RIGHT 43:00 Why Most People Waste Their Rounds 44:40 Step 3: Feedback (The Missing Piece) 45:30 Why Wins & Losses Are a TERRIBLE Metric 47:30 The Right Way to Measure Progress 49:00 How Black Belts Actually Train 50:10 Creating Your Own Metrics 52:30 Why Your Coach Won’t Fix This For You 54:40 The Ultimate Test: Can You Teach It? 57:00 The Loop That Makes You Dangerous 58:40 How to Repeat This Forever (Endless Progress) 59:30 Final Thoughts + How to Apply This Today

In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Stephan Kesting sit down with Eric Lowe, a 13-year HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) instructor and school founder. HEMA had a serious white supremacist problem, and they actually did something about it. Eric walks through what worked, what didn't, and what BJJ and MMA can steal from the playbook. ⸻ 👥 Featuring: - Steve Kwan — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com) - Stephan Kesting — [https://grapplearts.com](https://grapplearts.com) - Eric Lowe — [https://crossroadsswords.com](https://crossroadsswords.com) ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: - How HEMA's early days were dominated by a near-Nazi gatekeeper (and how the community rejected him) - Why your gym's website and signaling matter more than you think - The Warriors of Ashe: Viking pagans with 30% transgender membership who keep turning away white supremacists - What "welcoming" actually means when your school has real beliefs - Constructing a version of masculinity the far right can't co-opt - Why every martial art sells a fantasy, and how that fantasy either attracts or repels extremists - What HEMA borrowed from Filipino martial arts (and why that matters) - Preserving European martial tradition without white supremacy ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Introducing Eric Lowe and what HEMA is 04:11 — The history of far right infiltration in HEMA 05:29 — John Clements and the "North Korea of HEMA" 09:17 — Viking martial arts and the white supremacist appeal 11:15 — The Warriors of Ashe: Viking pagans who reject Nazis 13:39 — Why how you signal your school matters 19:27 — Symbolism in BJJ vs HEMA 23:10 — The fantasy every martial art sells 27:45 — What positive masculinity actually looks like 37:30 — Building masculine identity without the far right 40:51 — Who gets to own masculinity 45:36 — Dueling culture and honour violence 52:43 — The performative side of all martial arts 01:00:17 — Preserving tradition without white supremacy 01:03:56 — Why women in HEMA matter for everyone 01:05:36 — Where to find Eric

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Jake O'Driscoll joins the show to talk about creating a training environment that breeds champions. He talks about the importance of coaches dedicating themselves to studying the game to help their athletes succeed. He also talks about straight ankle locks

Shiggi loves BJJ and thinks that it can build and change communities in Africa, and is on a mission to open a community dojo in Kenya aimed at empowering girls aged 12 to 18. Shiggi is a BJJ practitioner with a background in Shotokan karate, Taekwondo, Capoeira, and working the door as a bouncer in UK night clubs. Her ambitious goal is to establish a community dojo in Kenya that not only teaches Jiu-Jitsu but also provides a safe space for girls to learn self-defense and life skills to counteract some of the societal issues affecting young girls in Africa, such as child marriages, domestic violence, and lack of educational opportunities. The community dojo will be situated in Kenya and serve as a retreat space where tourists can engage in Jiu-Jitsu camps and go on safaris to see lions, elephants and giraffes. Camp attendees will generate funds to support the dojo and its programs. This model not only benefits the local economy but also provides an enriching experience for visitors. The best place to get updates about the African community dojo is by signing up for Shiggi's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JustShiggi Follow her martial and personal journey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.ronin.storm/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshiggi Finally, follow Shiggi on YouTube as well: https://www.youtube.com/@justshiggi Thanks! Stephan Kesting

On this episode we dive into the current state of the jiu-jitsu world, what happened at Pans, who is registered for ADCC West Coast Trials, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, we're joined by Justin Relph! Justin is a self-described die-hard hobbyist, event marketer, and the black belt coach behind Jiu Jitsu Invermere, a not-for-profit gym in the mountains of British Columbia. In this episode, Justin shares his experience building community through jiu-jitsu in a small resort town, and we revisit the concept of third places: the social spaces beyond home and work that so many of us are missing. Topics include: the decline of third places in modern life, how to build gym culture around community rather than competition, bringing jiu-jitsu to where people are, and the power of unstructured social time after training. Follow Jiu Jitsu Invermere on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/jiujitsuinvermere](https://instagram.com/jiujitsuinvermere) Train with Justin at Jiu Jitsu Invermere in Invermere, BC: [https://invybjj.ca](https://invybjj.ca/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Third Places [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-places](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-places)- Growth from Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort)- Ecological Dynamics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics) ⬆️ **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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