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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) In this episode, we sit down with Steven Chin, a law enforcement officer and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with decades of experience on the mats. Steven brings a unique perspective as a defensive tactics expert who has spent his career bridging the gap between traditional martial arts and real-world application. We spend time talking about his deep roots in knife training, which remains one of his longest-running disciplines and a core part of his tactical foundation. From the technical nuances of being a long-time black belt to the practical realities of life in uniform, Steven shares the insights he has gained from his years of dedicated training and service. Instagram handle: @directactiontraining 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.

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX for a breakdown of NickyRod vs Elder Cruz, Ethan's adventure in England, and more!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 Jackson Glass 3-000:02:35 NickyRod vs El Monstro UFC BJJ00:05:05 Strickland on the Pod00:05:25 Gambling in Vegas00:06:15 Ethan Defends His Title on Polaris00:09:28 Meta Tech & Cammy Donnelly00:10:34 Ally Screwed Up the Itinerary :)00:12:21 Edinburgh Adventures00:15:30 Ethan's Buying a House!00:16:07 SXSW00:19:08 C4 - Code SIMPLEMAN for 15% off00:19:46 Going to the Movies00:20:45 Sal Beat Damien in Chess00:27:45 Intelligence in Chess & Jiu Jitsu00:29:40 Drinking00:30:40 Food Poisoning00:32:30 Mezcal00:34:57 Scammed in Mexico00:39:03 Cutting Weight via Food Poisoning00:40:20 Fowler vs Meyram00:43:21 Trials Prep & Jam Sessions00:43:54 WNO Takeover!!00:44:56 Nick Mataya00:46:27 JRO00:47:06 155lbs Bracket00:48:15 Nick Mataya vs Little Jacob00:48:43 Declan Moody vs Meregali00:49:44 Nicky Ryan vs Declan Moody00:52:06 CJI 3??00:55:23 Sal's Dad Calls In00:56:50 Sal's Dad Didn't Say I Love You00:57:40 Q&A01:09:59 See Ya!

In this episode we dive into the chaos of the first ADCC South American Trials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the main reason people don't improve in BJJ. We discuss an idea from the Jiu-Jitsu "GOAT" Roger Gracie, who shares the idea of why people don't improve in BJJ. His thoughts are that most people don't spend enough time developing their techniques and move on to learning different techniques too quickly. We chat about the process of developing your techniques, advice for BJJ hobbyists, using a "common place journal," how to learn information, how to use instructionals, reverse engineering your techniques, why you should build off your current techniques, how to avoid doing a technique too much, why you should fix areas where you struggle, how has social media has impacted Jiu-Jitsu, and what are metrics for good social media content. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: 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 again by fan favorite Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth! Josh explains one of the most overlooked concepts in jiu-jitsu: having a "game." Drawing inspiration from the Mendes brothers, Josh explains why a repeatable, deliberate path from standing to finish beats reactive rolling every time. Topics include: decision-making loops, why "taking what they give you" is a trap, and how to actually build a game plan that works under pressure. Follow Josh on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/apexconyers](https://instagram.com/apexconyers) Train with Josh at Apex MMA Conyers in Covington, Georgia: [https://www.apexconyers.com](https://www.apexconyers.com) Argue with Josh on Reddit: [https://reddit.com/u/kintanon](https://reddit.com/u/kintanon) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Feedback Loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop)- Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining)- Funneling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling)- Tokui Waza [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza) ⬆️ **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 the Fighting Matters podcast, host Steve Kwan sits down with Valerie Worthington: BJJ black belt, professor of educational psychology, and one of the sport's most thoughtful voices on culture and ethics. They dig into why the people doing the most good in jiu-jitsu are also the least visible, what it would actually take to fix BJJ's culture problems, and why opening a gym means signing up for a job nobody prepared you for. This is a conversation about leadership, accountability, and the quiet work of making the sport better. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Gracie Philly — [https://www.phlbjj.com](https://www.phlbjj.com) • Saybrook University — [https://www.saybrook.edu](https://www.saybrook.edu) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: • Steve Kwan — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com) • Valerie Worthington — [https://instagram.com/worthingtonvalerie](https://instagram.com/worthingtonvalerie) ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: • Why the good people in BJJ stay invisible • The reality distortion field inside the gym • Why governing bodies might make things worse • Voting with your wallet and saying it out loud • What BJJ never teaches its future gym owners ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Introducing Valerie Worthington 06:33 — Why the good in BJJ stays invisible 12:58 — Should BJJ have a governing body? 21:17 — The reality distortion field inside the gym 33:18 — How the algorithm buries the good stuff 39:28 — Voting with your wallet 43:27 — Modeling the culture you want to see 51:54 — Dunbar's Number and BJJ communities 53:35 — What BJJ never teaches gym owners

In this week's mini-episode, we explain the **double tap:** a deceptive way to trick your opponent into lowering their defenses. 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 ranked 66 submissions in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier (completely useless to absolutely unstoppable) Some of these finishes are guaranteed taps at the highest levels of grappling. Others… shouldn’t even be taught. In this video I break down the most effective submissions in jiu jitsu, the most overrated techniques in grappling, and the finishes that still dominate modern gi, no-gi, and mma. ⚠️ Fair warning: This list is going to make some people angry. Armbar Masterclass: https://youtu.be/08T8lHD_FSk "For the Art" Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/341V8L79iVzoh90H3JVikH?si=753bc99c4f4745c2 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 8:22 Americana – Still One of the Most Reliable Submissions 10:32 Inside Heel Hook – The Submission Everyone Fears 11:41 Americana From Closed Guard – STOP 12:06 Loop Choke – The Sneaky Attack That Keeps Working 13:58 Rear Triangle – The Back Attack People Forget About 16:04 Banana Split – Looks Crazy… But Does It Work? 17:59 D’Arce Choke – A Modern Grappling Staple 19:36 Head Scissors – Hilarious 21:17 Sponsor Break – Datsusara Gi 22:59 Knee Bar – The Straightforward Leg Lock 24:33 Bow & Arrow Choke 25:18 Straight Arm Lock / Shoulder Crunch – Underrated Control 27:10 Diesel Squeezel – The Weird Submission That Actually Works 31:11 Anaconda Choke 32:30 Kesa Gatame Pressure – Can Pressure Be a Submission? 34:45 Armbar From Bottom – The Classic Everyone Learns 36:40 Ninja Choke 37:29 Cross Collar Choke – The Most Traditional Gi Finish 38:20 Gogoplata – Flashy or Functional? 39:24 Electric Chair 42:04 Rear Naked Choke – The King of All Submissions? 45:26 Peruvian Necktie – The Wild Front Headlock Attack 45:41 Aoki Lock – The Submission That Shocked the Gi World 48:48 Bicep Slicer – Painful But Rare 49:44 Clock Choke – A Brutal Gi Finish 51:24 Tarikoplata – The Modern Shoulder Destroyer 52:31 Twister – The Eddie Bravo Special 53:38 Armbar From Top 55:01 Guillotine – The Fastest Submission in Grappling 57:16 Monoplata – The Hidden Shoulder Attack 58:03 Outside Heel Hook – The Other Dangerous Leg Lock 59:03 Hammerlock – Old School Control Move 59:47 Bulldog Choke – The Wrestling Surprise 1:02:36 Brabo Choke – The Gi Version of the D’Arce 1:05:02 Toe Hold – The Most Common Leg Lock 1:05:49 Wrist Lock – The Most Hated Submission 1:07:11 Calf Slicer – Painful and Underused 1:09:06 Zipper Choke – One of the Meanest Gi Attacks 1:10:05 Triangle From Guard – The Most Famous Submission 1:11:20 Suloev Stretch – The Hamstring Destroyer 1:14:20 Buggy Choke – The Internet’s Favorite Submission 1:17:08 Mounted Triangle – A Powerful Variation 1:18:53 Paper Cutter Choke 1:19:51 Mir Lock – A Rare Shoulder Attack 1:21:06 Japanese Necktie – The D’Arce’s Cousin 1:22:41 Von Flue Choke 1:23:27 Canto Choke – A Deep Gi Cut 1:24:18 Straight Ankle Lock – The Original Leg Lock 1:25:40 Muffler – The Sneaky Back Attack 1:27:34 Texas Cloverleaf – The Wrestling Throwback 1:28:18 Arm Triangle – The Most Dominant Mount Finish 1:29:29 North-South Choke – The Slow Suffocation 1:30:17 Kesa Gatame Armbar – The Hidden Arm Attack 1:31:18 Baratoplata – A Very Strange Shoulder Lock 1:32:29 Z Lock – The New Leg Lock People Are Learning 1:33:28 Estima Lock – The Foot Lock That Changed Gi Grappling 1:34:07 Reverse Triangle – The Inverted Classic 1:35:16 Woj Lock – The New School Foot Lock 1:37:13 Scorpion Death Lock – Does This Even Work? 1:38:21 Teepee Choke – The Tight Triangle Variation 1:39:27 Ezekiel Choke 1:41:54 Baseball Bat Choke – The Sneakiest Gi Trap 1:45:20 Guillotine From Bottom Side Control – A Risky Move 1:46:24 Homer Simpson Choke – Yes, That’s a Real Submission 1:48:10 Omoplata – The Shoulder Lock That Never Goes Away 1:51:08 Kimura – The Submission Everyone Must Know 1:51:40 Choi Bar – The Modern Armbar Upgrade

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In this episode we break in the new studio at FloHQ with a recap of Polaris 36, preview of ADCC South American Trials, and talk WNO 32! 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 for UFC, grappling, quads, and more!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 NickyRod Competes00:03:15 SMMA Dominating the Scene00:04:10 Declan's on the Rise00:04:42 Wheelies00:05:10 Sal Arrives00:05:44 The Boys Need Helmets00:08:06 Sal's New Haircut00:10:05 Depreciating Value00:11:40 Living Spaces00:13:10 Test Driving Cars00:17:04 Ethan on Polaris00:17:31 C400:17:55 Marek Health00:18:09 Ethan Sick Before Polaris00:18:41 English Breakfast vs American Breakfast00:20:11 SMMA Poppin Off!00:21:44 We're Getting a Cage00:23:06 Showing Technique to the World00:25:10 Single Legs in Jiu Jitsu00:27:14 Rulesets & Technique00:27:30 Headbutts00:29:07 Nicky Outwrestling Wrestlers00:30:21 Ethan Lost Gay Cardio00:32:10 Declan's Doing Gay Cardio00:36:40 Cardio Split?00:39:20 Top Down00:40:06 Katie's Pizza & Pasta00:40:42 Best Pizza in ATX?00:41:37 Khabib00:44:35 The Guy Who Beat Conor McGregor00:45:00 UFC @ The White House00:46:35 Arman Tsarukyan vs Georgio Poullas00:48:50 Long Form Content00:49:26 Country or City?00:51:37 Watching Chess on YouTube00:54:43 Given an Inch, Take a Mile00:58:40 Victor Hugo Fake Out01:00:15 Troy's a Dawg & Sal's an Empath01:02:02 Sal's Eat Pray Love Moment01:04:51 Perspective01:10:13 Is ADCC Dead?01:13:42 Bobby Sandhu01:16:33 The Mothership01:18:36 See Ya!

Doctor Megan Jimenez is a BJJ black belt, Kenpo Karate Black Belt, and an Orthopedic Surgeon. She joins the podcast to discuss going through Medical School to become an Orthopedic Surgeon, the challenges of working with grapplers, how she recovered from an ACL injury, positions and techniques to avoid in BJJ, learning BJJ while injured, red flags to watch out for when traveling, why rolling is like a conversation, her thoughts on peptides, and when to see a medical provider if you get injured. Learn more about Megan here: https://meganjimenez.com/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: 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 again by Livia Giles! In this episode, Livia explains why growing your gym's female membership isn't just the right thing to do, it's smart business. Livia shares what actually moves the needle on women's participation, the culture shifts that make women feel welcome, why intimidation kills retention before it starts, and how gym owners can practically double their potential clientele by taking women seriously. Follow Livia on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/livia_giles](https://instagram.com/livia_giles) Train with Livia at Absolute MMA in St. Kilda, Australia: [https://absolutemma.com.au](https://absolutemma.com.au/) Learn online with Livia at SUBMETA (seriously, do it): [https://submeta.io](https://submeta.io/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety) ⬆️ **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/)

Colton Crawford is a BJJ Brown Belt and the banjo player for the very successful Bluegrass band The Dead South. He talks about learning how to learn and the similarities between pursuing music and Jiu-Jitsu!

Stephan Kesting and Jeff Shaw explore the terrifying consequences of MAGA coopting Christianity and using misinterpretations of biblical ideas like the rapture, the apocalypse, and end times theology as justification for going to war with Iran. We also look into Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's religious denomination and find some truly disturbing details.

I ranked 28 different guards in Jiu-Jitsu from F Tier to SS Tier based on real effectiveness at the highest levels of grappling. Which guards are actually worth learning… and which ones are a complete waste of time? In this video I break down the best guards in Jiu Jitsu, the most overrated guards, and the positions that still dominate modern gi and no-gi competition. ⚠️ Some of these rankings may make you mad. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp 0:00 Intro 0:16 I Ranked Every Guard in Jiu-Jitsu 3:32 Criteria for the Tier List 9:21 Quarter Guard 12:17 Donkey Guard / Reverse Closed Guard 17:04 X Guard 20:06 Lockdown 22:55 Knee Shield 23:54 Coyote Guard 25:50 Deep Half Guard 28:04 K Guard 29:31 Single Leg X Guard (SLX) 33:03 Seated Guard (Sit-Up / Koala Guard) 34:12 Reverse De La Riva (RDLR) 35:35 De La Riva (DLR) 37:32 Spider Guard 39:38 Collar Sleeve Guard 41:16 Lapel Guards (Overview) 41:40 Shallow Lapel Guards (early lapel / lapel lasso / lapel spider) 43:53 Deep Lapel Guards (worm / squid / etc.) 47:27 Hybrid Lapel Guards (lapel added to no-gi guards) 50:24 Open Guard (Disconnected) 51:25 50/50 Guard 53:45 Rubber Guard 55:22 Williams Guard 56:52 Shin-on-Shin 57:28 Inverted Guard 59:23 Smashed Half Guard 1:01:15 Turtle Guard 1:02:49 Lasso Guard 1:03:33 Butterfly Guard 1:05:05 Octopus Guard 1:08:48 Closed Guard 1:11:34 Final Tier List Recap (bottom to top) 1:16:19 SS Tier Reveal + Wrap Up

In this week's mini-episode, we explain the relationship between **direct control** and **proxy control.** *Direct control* means a dominant grip through immediate contact; *proxy control* means using something else (like the gi). 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)

In this episode we recap the best action from the 2026 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix and dive into the upcoming Polaris 36! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How your journey through BJJ can intersect with and is helped by Stoicism, with Adisa Banjoko. It gets pretty personal as we go beyond the sound bites of Stoicism and dig into the actual practices you can use to develop the four virtues of Stoicism, namely wisdom, discipline, justice and courage. Along the way, we also tackle the importance of character in jiu-jitsu, the recent spate of scandals in the sport, dealing with pain and loss, and the importance of your whys. Check out Adisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bishopchronicles/ and subscribe to his Substack at https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/! Check out my book, Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic. It has a lot of overlap with today's discussion, and is available everywhere including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612 Thanks Stephan Kesting

School violence researcher and Homeland Security expert David Riedman joins Steve and Jesse to break down the radicalization pipeline feeding modern school shootings. David covers how isolated kids get pulled into nihilistic violence through deregulated social media, grooming on Roblox, and private Discord servers, and why your BJJ gym might be one of the most powerful interventions available. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Riedman Report (Substack) — [https://riedmanreport.substack.com](https://riedmanreport.substack.com) • K-12 School Shooting Database — [https://k12ssdb.org](https://k12ssdb.org) • Difference Between Political Violence, Mass Shootings, and Terrorism — [https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/difference-between-political-violence](https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/difference-between-political-violence) • Rise of Purposeless, Non-Ideological Gun Violence by Young American Men — [https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/rise-of-purposeless-non-ideological](https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/rise-of-purposeless-non-ideological) • Riedman Report Ep 43: Forensic Psychologist Explains the Nashville School Shooter's Journals — [https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/ep-43-forensic-psychologist-explains](https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/ep-43-forensic-psychologist-explains)• Riedman Report Ep 33: Let Kids Fight (Safely) with Guardian Founder Ben Kovacs — [https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/ep-33-let-kids-fight-safely-with](https://riedmanreport.substack.com/p/ep-33-let-kids-fight-safely-with) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: • Steve Kwan — @bjjmentalmodels (Host) • Jesse Walker — @roughhandsbjj (Host) • David Riedman — [https://riedmanreport.substack.com](https://riedmanreport.substack.com) (Guest) ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: • The Tumbler Ridge shooting and the pattern behind it • How the True Crime Community radicalizes teens online • Roblox as a grooming and recruitment platform • The Discord pipeline from mainstream social media to extremism • Trans shooters and what the data actually says • Nihilism vs. ideological terrorism • Why expelling a troubled kid can make things worse • How BJJ gyms provide the belonging that prevents violence ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 00:35 — Meet David Riedman 02:13 — Tumbler Ridge and the True Crime Community 08:02 — Understanding nihilistic violence 10:17 — Extremism, terrorism, and how to tell them apart 14:15 — Active clubs and decentralized radicalization 18:40 — Trans shooters: what the data says 22:23 — The Nashville manifesto breakdown 27:51 — Has social media changed anything? 31:45 — The Roblox grooming pipeline 38:40 — Can martial arts gyms use these same tactics for good? 41:53 — Everything that feels new is really old 49:58 — Warning signs for parents and gym owners 54:43 — Closing thoughts

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Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Danny Spaulding explains ACL rehab & injury prevention in Jiu Jitsu.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 Intro 🎙️00:00:30 Welcome Dr. Danny Spaulding 👨‍⚕️00:02:30 I Have Friends That Are Chiropractors 🦴00:05:27 Why Physical Therapy? 🤔00:09:15 Z Lock Discovery 🔒00:12:05 Combat Jiu Jitsu 🥋🥊00:13:40 Ground Contact Time ⏱️00:15:07 C4 – code SIMPLEMAN 15% off ⚡00:15:31 Marek Health – code SIMPLEMAN 10% off 🧪💊00:15:46 As They Say in Fast & Furious 🚗💨00:18:20 Jiu Jitsu is a Skill Dominant Sport 🧠🥋00:19:10 Most Important Attributes of a Grappler 💪00:21:20 D'arce & Bicep Size 💪🔒00:22:30 What’s the Matter? 🤨00:23:50 Most Common BJJ Injury 🚑00:26:20 The Most Athletic Athletes 🏃‍♂️🔥00:34:15 NickyRod Defends Motocross 🏍️00:38:41 Lifting for Jiu Jitsu 🏋️‍♂️🥋00:42:30 Grip Strength?? ✊00:44:38 Fatigued Decision Making 🥴🧠00:46:35 Worst Injury He's Ever Seen?! 😳00:48:45 What to Do After ACL Tear? 🦵🩹01:00:00 Cardio Training ❤️‍🔥01:11:50 Gay Cardio 🌈🏃‍♂️01:17:00 WHOOP ⌚01:20:02 @dr.dannyspaulding 📲01:20:31 See Ya! 👋