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In this raw and hilarious conversation, Josh sits down with Less Impressed More Involved (Jake Luigi) to talk about the real world of BJJ content creation — the burnout, the loneliness, the tech, the business, the passion, and why creators keep doing it anyway. From the Outlier Database to the creative grind, this is one of the most honest Jiu-Jitsu conversations you’ll hear all year. 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)

Jeff Curran returns to share what its like to start and run a grappling tournament from scratch and life after professional fighting. He also opens up about growing up in poverty and a violent home and how Jiu-Jitsu changed the direction of his life

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This week, we're joined by BJJ and Judo black belt, Dr. Chris Round! Chris is the Executive Director at Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs). In this episode, Chris explains the helpful gripfighting scorecard from his Tactical Grip Fighting system. Follow Chris on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/chris__circle](https://www.instagram.com/chris__circle) Learn about Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs): [https://www.martialartsforsocialgood.org](https://www.martialartsforsocialgood.org) Get Chris' instructional, Tactical Grip Fighting: [https://tacticalgripfighting.com](https://tacticalgripfighting.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Grips Dictate Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position)- Core Mechanics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics)- Goodhart’s Law [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law)- Theory of Alignment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment)- Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare)- Dominant Angles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles)- Kinetic Chains [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains)- Countergripping [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/countergripping](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/countergripping)- Inside Channel Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control)- Crossing the Center [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center) ⬆️ **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/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

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In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker break down how bad BJJ coaches trap students with rank. They explore how belt pressure becomes a tool for fear and control, why some gyms drift into cult-like behavior, and how to spot red flags before you get stuck. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Grapplearts Black Friday Sale — [https://www.grapplearts.com](https://www.grapplearts.com) • BJJ Mental Models Premium — [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com) • Rough Hands BJJ — [https://roughhandsbjj.com](https://roughhandsbjj.com) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: Steve Kwan — @bjjmentalmodels Stephan Kesting — @StephanKesting Jesse Walker — @roughhandsbjj ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: • How bad coaches use rank as leverage • Why students feel trapped in toxic gyms • How cult dynamics show up in BJJ • When to leave and how to stay safe • Why character matters more than belts ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:10 Why rank becomes a trap 10:45 When coaches cross the line 22:30 Cult signs inside BJJ gyms 35:40 How to get out safely 47:20 Why character matters most 59:00 Final thoughts and deals

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Hoje é um dia especial na minha trajetória no Jiu Jitsu. Anuncio oficialmente que estarei à frente do Jiu Jitsu na Rise Club Caruaru, levando metodologia, intensidade e propósito para formar uma nova geração de atletas. Também visitei a Rise Club Boa Viagem, conheci a estrutura e a energia da equipe — e só confirmou que estamos construindo algo grande. E pra fechar esse ciclo com chave de ouro: agora faço parte do MXA Team, um time de patrocinados que acredita no meu trabalho, no meu projeto e na minha caminhada dentro do esporte. 🦅 Estamos só começando. 📌 Se inscreve no canal, deixa o like e comenta qual unidade você quer ver conteúdo nos próximos vídeos! #JiuJitsu #BJJ #RiseClub #MXATeam #Caruaru #BoaViagem #BrazilianJiuJitsu #bjjlifestyle

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of **respecting your opponent:** not only for moral reasons, but because it leads to better grappling outcomes. 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) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

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In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the **race to the bottom:** a pricing phenomenon where we drive prices so low that they become unsustainable. This concept is critical to understand for any Jiu-Jitsu business. 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) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

This week, we're joined by Mat Made founder Kenny Kim! In this episode, Kenny discusses how to build deeper connections and stronger communities through Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: creating lasting engagement at gyms, growing authentic online followings, using storytelling to inspire others, overcoming imposter syndrome, building consistency, and leading with purpose. Follow Kenny on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjj](https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjj) The Jiu-Jitsu Millionaire, by Kenny Kim: [https://a.co/d/fZghu0a](https://a.co/d/fZghu0a) Mat Made (book), by Kenny Kim: [https://amazon.com/dp/B09231HG4R](https://amazon.com/dp/B09231HG4R) Mat Made show & gym finder: [https://matmade.com](https://matmade.com) Train at Kenny Kim BJJ in Marietta, GA: [https://kennykimbjj.com](https://kennykimbjj.com) **Resources discussed in this episode:**The Influence Continuum: [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuum](https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuum) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Continuum of Motivation [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation)- Inertia [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia)- Impostor Syndrome [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/impostor-syndrome](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/impostor-syndrome)- Timeframe Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox)- Third Place [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place)- Permission Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox)- Advice Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradox](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradox)- Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency) ⬆️ **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/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Neste vídeo, Márcio Feitosa compartilha sua trajetória dentro da Gracie Barra e fala sobre o desenvolvimento do programa GB3. Entre memórias e histórias do passado, ele reflete sobre a evolução do estudo do Jiu-Jitsu — desde os primeiros treinos e gravações em fita até o formato online que conhecemos hoje. Uma conversa sobre disciplina, aprendizado e a transformação do ensino do Jiu-Jitsu através do tempo.

Neste vídeo, Márcio Feitosa compartilha sua trajetória dentro da Gracie Barra e fala sobre o desenvolvimento do programa GB3. Entre memórias e histórias do passado, ele reflete sobre a evolução do estudo do Jiu-Jitsu — desde os primeiros treinos e gravações em fita até o formato online que conhecemos hoje. Uma conversa sobre disciplina, aprendizado e a transformação do ensino do Jiu-Jitsu através do tempo.

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MMA analyst Luke Thomas joins the Fighting Matters crew to discuss fixing fights in the UFC in particular, and MMA in general. We look at which specific type of fighter is being targeted, who might be behind it, and the role of the FBI in investigating the UFC. More Luke Thomas MMA analysis on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/lukethomas Luke Thomas gets political: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeThomasGetsPolitical Follow Luke Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukethomasnews Luke Thomas on Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/

Shawn Melanson joins the show to talk about running a gym specifically for competitors, how anxiety has impacted him on and off the mats, and developing take downs. He also shows his impressive reptile collection (check out the video episode on YouTube)