BJJ Podcasts

What happens when you take the wildest, deepest, most ridiculous Jiu-Jitsu conversations of the year… and put them in one episode?This is it.⚠️ 7 straight hours of black belt wisdom, hot takes, mindset shifts, technical gold, and straight-up Jiu Jitsu madness — all pulled from the best moments of The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show in 2025.Whether you're a white belt looking for breakthroughs…A coach searching for clarity…Or a die-hard fan of the chaos — this episode is your end-of-year deep dive.⏱️ What’s Inside:🤯 Unfiltered rants, raves, and revelations🧠 Practical advice that actually moves your game forward🔥 Conversations that shook the Jiu-Jitsu community🥋 Clips that made you laugh, rethink, and rewind🗣 Featuring guests like:Henry Akins, Greg Souders., Glen Powditch, Steve McKinney, and other top-tier minds from the mats.If you’re serious about Jiu-Jitsu, this is the 7-hour reset your brain needs before 2026.👇 Comment your favorite moment below — I might pin it. ISAJJ Experience Tickets: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo 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 00:00 - Jack Taufer explains connection and belt rank 22:13 - Why the Jiu Jitsu Community is falling apart 45:00 - What makes Greg Souders tick? 1:07:54 - Henry Akins and Micheal Zenga Breakdown what makes the best Jiu Jitsu 1:35:04 - What is American Jiu Jitsu? | The AJJ Declaration of Independence 2:07:44 - How to get your Black Belt in 7 Years 2:27:36 - Worst Hot Takes of 2025 2:58:10 - Identifying every hateable person at your jiu jitsu school 3:26:18 - Glyn Powditch teaches Breathwork for jiu jitsu and survivial 3:58:10 - Warning: Jiu Jitsu is Ruining Your Life 4:22:23 - How to use a Performance day 4:38:22 - CJI is going to suck? 5:16:56 - Josh loses in front of everyone but still has a better day than Ralph 5:51:41 - Thank You Notes of 2025 6:09:19 - Steve McKinney | Life Hacks to live Forever Jack Taufer explains connection and belt rank - https://youtu.be/bDFFiauY3lc Why the Jiu Jitsu Community is falling apart - https://youtu.be/hlCWCv327Uc What makes Greg Souders tick? - https://youtu.be/R5XI3CfLV9g Henry Akins and Micheal Zenga Breakdown what makes the best Jiu Jitsu - https://youtu.be/tN-eIL7euSo What is American Jiu Jitsu? | The AJJ Declaration of Independence - https://youtu.be/KVSyAde-yrQ How to get your Black Belt in 7 Years - https://youtu.be/9RsayPzb-7E Worst Hot Takes of 2025 - https://youtu.be/UDmUl4cYvcs Identifying every hateable person at your jiu jitsu school - https://youtu.be/mnCMwvx0erI Glyn Powditch teaches Breathwork for jiu jitsu and survival - https://youtu.be/7akgVE7vy0c Warning: Jiu Jitsu is Ruining Your Life - https://youtu.be/tgsV_8dsUJw How to use a Performance day - https://youtu.be/8fMjTOiBAhY CJI is going to suck? - https://youtu.be/eNP9a4o12i4 Josh loses in front of everyone but still has a better day than Ralph - https://youtu.be/Z7Tz-rEMy_4 Thank You Notes of 2025 - https://youtu.be/VHah0cikGHg Steve McKinney | Life Hacks to live Forever - https://youtu.be/pDBVTmCKcsc

Shawn Williams joins the show for the first episode of 2026! The topic for this episode is how to coach athletes. Shawn talks about providing relevant information, game-planning, managing nerves and strategy from the coach's chair. He also talks take downs!

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Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the Simple Men welcome #5 ranked 185lbs UFC fighter, Brendan Allen to Austin, TX. Join the guys as they discuss Allen's origin story, previous fights, and potential upcoming fights!Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast @simplemanmartialarts@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjj@b_allen185@allywolskiMerchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANMASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 Welcome Brendan Allen00:02:01 What Sets the UFC Apart?00:04:45 Brendan Allen vs RdR00:06:40 He Doesn't Train Year Round??00:07:30 Brendan's Origin Story00:09:39 Camp & Family00:11:30 Hunting & Fishing00:12:34 The Chosen One 00:15:00 Our Partners00:15:14 The Belt Changes Things00:16:30 Trolls on the Internet00:18:51 Bouncing Back00:23:07 Making RdR Quit00:29:40 Off Season Routine00:33:25 Eating Out00:34:36 Cars00:44:41 Snowboarding00:45:20 Ethan's Competing00:46:09 All In00:49:14 Outro00:50:54 Damien & NickyRod Bicker00:51:15 Bye

On this episode of the podcast Chewy and Eugene discuss how to accomplish your New Year's goals. We discuss why people don't accomplish the goals that they set, how to design your goals around the life you would like to have, the value of "debriefing" previous goals, the habits you should incorporate, the value of a mentor and coach, tangbile vs. the intangible goals, and what makes people quit the most. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: 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/thechewjitsupo

This week, we're joined by Todd Richards! Todd is a black belt under the great Keith Owen, who tragically passed away in 2022. In this episode, Todd shares his experience building atop and evolving an existing curriculum, sharing stories from how a group of Keith Owen's black belts took over gym instruction following his passing. Find Todd online at Flow Frame Jiu-Jitsu: [https://flowframejiujitsu.com](https://flowframejiujitsu.com/) Train with Todd at Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Meridian, Idaho: [https://teamrhinoidaho.com](https://teamrhinoidaho.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining)- Labeling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling)- Goodhart's Law [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law)- Invariants [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants)- Third Place [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place) ⬆️ **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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This special is a rapid-fire AMA where I answer your questions on jiu-jitsu, coaching, competing, gym ownership, family life, burnout, bad ideas, good albums, worse warm-ups, and everything in between. From how to suck less as a white belt, to training 2–3x a week, to biggest failures, future goals, and what actually matters after the medals fade.Some answers are tactical. Some are honest. A few are probably controversial.All of them are real.Hit play, start the year smarter, and take one idea into training this week. [Sign up for ISAJJx](https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss **opening salvos:**the tactics and strategies you use when entering into an engagement. Ensuring your opening salvo is successful helps tremendously for standup and the engagement phase of guard. 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)

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This episode of Fighting Matters closes out the year with a no-holds-barred look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2025. The hosts break down the biggest wins, deepest disappointments, and most important moments that shaped the sport—on and off the mats. From cultural flashpoints to genuine bright spots, this is BJJ’s year in review, warts and all. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Fighting Matters Linktree — [https://linktr.ee/fightingmatters](https://linktr.ee/fightingmatters) • Fighting Matters Substack — [https://fightingmatters.substack.com](https://fightingmatters.substack.com) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: Steve Kwan — @bjjmentalmodels Mike Mahaffey — @oldbastardbjj Jesse Walker — @roughhandsbjj ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: • The biggest controversies in BJJ in 2025 • Sexual misconduct and accountability in the sport • Extremism, grifters, and bad actors in Jiu-Jitsu • Disappointments and missed opportunities • The year’s most positive moments and standout contributors ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Intro & framing BJJ’s year in review 02:45 — The worst of BJJ in 2025 18:40 — Accountability, abuse, and culture problems 41:10 — Transition to the best of 2025 46:30 — Positive standouts and hopeful trends 58:40 — Final thoughts and looking ahead to 2026

We round up some of the news from the jiu-jitsu world, what events are coming up quick in 2026, and what predictions we have for the jiu-jitsu world in 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) Episode 182: Scott Burr – Lessons from the Mat & Future Classics In this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we sit down with 3rd-degree Black Belt, author, and philosopher of the mats, Scott Burr. Scott is the co-author of the highly acclaimed book Lessons from the Mat (with Benjamin Chen), which explores the 12 martial arts principles that translate directly into business and life success. But Scott’s work behind the scenes of Jiu-Jitsu literature goes even deeper. We dive into: - Writing with Legends: Scott shares insights into his current high-profile book projects with two of the most iconic figures in the art: Rickson Gracie and "Dirty Dozen" member Chris Haueter. - Worth Defending: We revisit his collaboration with Richard Bresler, the man widely considered the first student of BJJ in America. - The Creative Process: How do you capture the "invisible" concepts of Rickson or the unique, artistic philosophy of Haueter and put them into words? Whether you are a white belt just starting or a black belt looking for deeper conceptual understanding, Scott’s perspective on the history and future of BJJ is invaluable. Instagram handles: @enclavejiujitsu @scottburrauthor 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.

On this episode of the podcast, we share some of the best moments from the podcast. In this edition, we dive into a recap of the "Rules For Jiu-Jitsu" series. We discuss the following rules: - Episode 174 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 4: Roll To Win - Episode 178 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 5: The Paradox of Improvng For BJJ - Episode 185 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 5: Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover 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 Nick Volpe from Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu! In this episode, Nick breaks down a very holiday-relevant technique: the gift wrap! Follow Nick on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/darkbeardojo](https://instagram.com/darkbeardojo) Train with Nick at Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu in Staten Island, NY: [https://darkbearjiujitsu.com](https://darkbearjiujitsu.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Crossing the Center [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center)- Priit's 45° Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule)- Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses)- Center of Gravity [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity)- Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare)- Probabilistic Thinking [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking) ⬆️ **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 week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of **doing what works.**If a) you can do it *against good opponents,* b) you can do it *repeatedly,* and c) it *aligns with your goals,* then it's a good technique regardless of what anyone else says. 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)

Christmas is here Again! So that means it's time for a visit with everyone's favorite Jiu-Jitsu Uncle, "Bionic" Rob Handshy(@bionic_bjj)! Today on Rob's agenda: AJJ propaganda TRT Annoying things about Josh Enjoy this wide ranging Christmas Special with everyone's favorite Jiu Jitsu Uncle. ISAJJ Experience Sign Up: [https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo](https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: [https://www.dsgear.com/](https://www.dsgear.com/) The Competitor’s Journey: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) Champion’s Stay Present: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp) Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) Follow the show on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

Kurt joins us for the final episode of 2025! We talk about the potential alien craft near Earth, conspiracy theories, and how AI consistently fools Kurt on Instagram. Kurt also takes questions from the listeners and spreads Christmas cheer.

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss dealing with injuries and also losing matches. Eugene discusses dealing with a knee injury and what he is working on for recovery as well as how he is dealing with taking time off of training. Chewy also discusses not making the podium of a tournament for the first time in almost 10 years, the mistakes he made in his match, and what he will do differently in the future. We also discuss injury rehab ideas and mistakes, how injuries can radially change your game, Chewy breaks down his 2 matches at No-Gi Worlds and the mistake he made that potentially cost him the match, how to take strategic, tactical, and technical takeaways from a loss, the value of feeling disappointment, the idea of "no days off." 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/thechewjitsupo

This week, we're joined by Nick Salles! Nick is a black belt under Mikey Musumeci and co-founder of Movement Art Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Nick discusses **epistemic humility:** a scientific philosophy reminding us that our knowledge is always incomplete. Topics include: democratic learning environments, creating conditions for exploration, constraints-led training, recoverable vs. unrecoverable errors, gym culture, and the limits of AI in skill acquisition. Follow Nick on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thatnicksalles](https://www.instagram.com/thatnicksalles) Train with Nick at Movement Art Jiu-Jitsu in Warminster, PA: [https://www.movementart.online](https://www.movementart.online) Learn online with Nick at Movement Art Online: [https://movementartonline.com](https://movementartonline.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Silver Bullet Fallacy [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy)- Growth From Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort)- Zone of Proximal Development [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-proximal-development](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-proximal-development)- Reframing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing)- Self-Organization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization)- Recoverable vs. Unrecoverable Errors [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/recoverable-vs-unrecoverable-errors](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/recoverable-vs-unrecoverable-errors)- Discipline Equals Freedom [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom)- 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/)

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