Interviews

Today I pick the brain of the amazing Jost Kobusch is a German mountaineer who spent two seasons on Everest trying to ascend the legendarily difficult West Ridge route and the Hornbein Couloir alone. And did I mention that he wasn't using supplemental oxygen and attempting this in the middle of the brutal Himalayan winter? We covered a TON of interesting topics, including - Why do things the hardest way? - His closest call in the mountains - The dangers of the Khumbu Icefall - Getting hit by an avalanche at Everest Base Camp - His preferred diet for performance at high altitude - Training for high altitude - Dealing with injuries - And more I hope you enjoy this! Share it with a friend if you do! Stephan Kesting P.S. In 2015 Jost was about to climb Everest when an earthquake triggered an avalanche that destroyed Everest Base Camp. Here's the footage he filmed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JC_wIWUC2U P.P.S. At age 21 Jost became the youngest person to solo Ama Dablam, a 6812 meter mountain in the Himalayas. Here's a documentary about that climb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVG9U8UoT2I P.P.P.S. Follow Jost on Instagram @Jostkobusch or get coached by him at JostKobusch.com

Kurt is back for another Halloween Special! He talks about scaring hallucinating hippies, haunted San Fransisco hotels, his personal UFO sightings and tactics for fighting bigfoot. He also reviews YouTube clips of cheesy horror films with Ryan.

This week we're joined again by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, the legendary Grapplearts instructor breaks down key concepts from his latest instructional, Rolling Backtakes for Everyone. Follow Stephan on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/](https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/) Resources mentioned in this episode: The Dope Mount, The Easiest Way to Get to the Mount —Stephan Kesting [https://youtu.be/hhZx5ZFhSQw](https://youtu.be/hhZx5ZFhSQw) Rolling Backtakes for Everyone, by Stephan Kesting [https://www.grapplearts.com/rolling-backtakes-for-everyone/](https://www.grapplearts.com/rolling-backtakes-for-everyone/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/)- Committed Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/)- Economy of Motion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/)- Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/)- Static vs. Dynamic Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/)- Investing in Loss [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/)- Critical Control Points [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/)- Keep it Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.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)

Have you got a Rib injury and looking to strap or wrap it? Is there a product that can help prevent rib injuries or protect you when injured? Big answers coming on this one! How can you objectively track improvement in your BJJ technique? Does it help to measure your jiu-jitsu and what is the method? JT & Joey drop very different but interesting answers. What do you do when you are doing everything right- lifting, stretching, rolling and straight up living that Bulletproof life, but your lower back is still jacked up?! The boys give some good alternatives that can remedy a tight lower back. Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 [https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals](https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals)

Join us on an empowering journey as we introduce Jane, one of our remarkable members at Chess Club Jiu-Jitsu. In our latest YouTube video, Jane shares her authentic first impressions as a beginner when she joined our Women's Intro to BJJ course. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of martial arts, making her story relatable and motivating for anyone considering their first steps into the world of BJJ. Just like many of our members, Jane's journey led to an inspiring twist as she decided to join our No Gi Beginners Course, showcasing her unwavering commitment and dedication to personal growth. She candidly discusses her experience, the hurdles she encountered, the tight-knit community she found, and the exhilarating sensation of mastering self-defense techniques. Jane's story is a testament to the limitless possibilities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, proving that it's never too late to start and thrive in this incredible sport. Join us on this motivating journey as we delve into Jane's BJJ adventure at Chess Club Jiu-Jitsu. For the full video, make sure to visit our YouTube channel, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more empowering stories from our dojo. If you're ready to embark on your own BJJ journey, Jane's story is the perfect inspiration to take the leap into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Stay inspired, stay empowered, and share Jane's incredible journey with your friends and fellow martial arts enthusiasts!

Welcome back to another informative episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show with your host, high-level competitor, and coach, Josh McKinney! Today, we dive deep into the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as Josh answers 20 burning questions submitted by YOU, our valued listeners. This episode is packed with invaluable insights and expert advice tailored just for you. Learn to add wild techniques to your game, how to eat like a champion, how to never stop improving and a whole lot more! Pre-Order Your ISAJJ Gear: [https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show](https://imposedwill.com/collections/i-suck-at-jiu-jitsu-show)

his episode brings us the newest black belt B Team member, Kieran Kichuk. Hope you enjoy and dont forget to Like and subscribe! GET SIMPLIFIED! Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Nicky Rods Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/d... Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. As you listen to the podcast, pay most attention to Ethan as he will most likely be saying the coolest shit. Ethan Crelinstens Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/a... Damien Anderson is an ADCC Trials Bronze Medalist with multiple wins over multiple black belt world champions. Currently ranked 8th in the world at 145lbs and 9th at 155lbs. Also has ownership rights of Ethan Crelinsten Damien Andersons Instructionals: https://bjjdamienonline.teachable.com/ Nicky Rod, Damien Anderson & Ethan Crelinsten are based in Austin, Texas and roll daily at B-Team Jiu Jitsu. Make sure to visit our sponsors, MASF Supplements/ Violent Hippie use promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!" Wepsites: masfsupplements.com violenthippie.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/violent__hippie.. . Merch Store: https://www.alvafitness.com/collectio... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?.. . TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp.. . Carne Jerky: https://www.instagram.com/_carnejerky/ JitzBitz: https://www.instagram.com/jitzbitzori.. . 0:00 Intro ( Welcome Kieran Kichuk) 4:00 Gi Is Pointless? 8:35 MASF & Violent Hippie/ Merch 9:30 Gi Is Pointless? pt.2 10:40 Illegal Jiu Jitsu 14:48 Why Did Kieran Come To B Team? 19:00 Are B Team Students Progressing? 24:40 Gi Is Pointless? pt.3 27:28 Kierans Up Bringing 30:10 Nicky Rods Banff Trip: Nicky Rod vs Bear 37:40 Carne Jerky Break 39:28 Does Weed Make You To "Simple"? 41:10 Kierans Training Schedule 42:46 Why Did Kieran Come To B Team? pt.2 45:02 Polaris Grand Prix 47:30 Kierans False Reap 48:28 RING UFO Footage Reward 49:36 ADCC East Coast Trials (Pre) 51:45 ONE 52:37 NickyRod, How To Beat a Rhino & Lion? 55:25 NickyRods Eye & Ear 57:35 Kierans At PANs 1:00:38 ADCC East Coast Trials pt.2 (Pre) 1:10:10 Being Strong In Jiu Jitsu 1:14:10 Stretch! 1:16:10 Pre Match Rituals 1:18:45 Outro

GET SIMPLIFIED! Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Nicky Rods Instructionals: [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/d..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE92bkF5NXZTbTFNZl9BMV9zYWRjVVV5VWxlZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsVkJ0eFJqanJVTENCSDdmc1RpaWR6cFk4Qk93cjF4amx4eENDWmJ2WFVNZlA3SzF3UGo5Q1VHdEdyVWtiLUxldG1pXzM0c1VvQ0J6V3I3YWh5UnoxV2hTM2pvbDFJNXBhNzQ1V0dUdjhIa0U5cnk2MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbjjfanatics.com%2Fcollections%2Fd..&v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ). Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. As you listen to the podcast, pay most attention to Ethan as he will most likely be saying the coolest shit. Ethan Crelinstens Instructionals: [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/a..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1lWmhPMldDWVlEdDlKeTdsaDdEYU9CV1doQXxBQ3Jtc0ttN0taQ2Y5QnIyQU43WW9UTmRJRFphSmZHRkFpX0FvYmlNZE5aVmVKQmloeWlocVhTeWt6ZE9mbDlfV2xQSnZneEM5NFlfckhzVlp0Xzh2b1hwTElQT2VwS0owd195UnFmZTJYcUhyUERFNEtTaFowTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbjjfanatics.com%2Fcollections%2Fa..&v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ). Damien Anderson is an ADCC Trials Bronze Medalist with multiple wins over multiple black belt world champions. Currently ranked 8th in the world at 145lbs and 9th at 155lbs. Also has ownership rights of Ethan Crelinsten Damien Andersons Instructionals: [https://bjjdamienonline.teachable.com/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3RlOUFQWUVwN0VOOFo3UXdTckZVVWxSTzBlZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVGVKQ2ZoU0JGTFNGMEx1OE5HRzRyMkkyc0NRTGl3OElvdDU1di1BZFREaDVUYTlBVE54ZmxzSk9qSjN5U1lzV1lOMldBRndGSFNZWWFYcERYZGU4TEZWWnlpTExWTFNKT2hxc2pwT3J6TEpSNE9YWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbjjdamienonline.teachable.com%2F&v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ) Nicky Rod, Damien Anderson & Ethan Crelinsten are based in Austin, Texas and roll daily at B-Team Jiu Jitsu. Make sure to visit our sponsors, MASF Supplements/ Violent Hippie use promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!" 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[2:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=155s) Carne Jerky & Simple Man Merch [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=195s) Whats Happening With The New Podcast Studio? [5:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=308s) Whats Going On With JayRod? Pt.1 [18:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=1080s) MASF & Violent Hippie [18:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=1125s) Whats Going On With JayRod? Pt.2 [23:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=1410s) NickyRod VS Bear [28:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=1690s) Q&A: Toughest Match [38:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=2324s) Q&A: Weight Cut Regiments [48:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=2880s) Q&A: Weed, Bad For Sleep? [52:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=3125s) To Floss Or To Not Floss [59:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=3580s) Q&A: Strength and Conditioning (Red Line) [1:07:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7S9b0B3mQ&t=4062s) Outro**Chapters**

In this heartfelt testimonial, we're excited to introduce you to Tahli, a determined and inspiring woman who embarked on her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey at our dojo, Chess Club Jiu-Jitsu. Tahli shares her authentic first impressions as a complete beginner when she first joined our Women's Intro to BJJ course. Her story is both relatable and motivating for anyone considering taking the first step into the world of martial arts. As she gained confidence and skills through the Women's Course, Tahli's journey took an even more remarkable turn. She decided to join our Mixed Beginners Course, a move that demonstrates her dedication and commitment to personal growth. Watch as Tahli candidly discusses her experience, the challenges she faced, the camaraderie she found, and the empowering feeling of mastering self-defence techniques. Her story is an inspiration for all women interested in BJJ, proving that it's never too late to start and succeed in this incredible sport. Join us as we delve into Tahli's incredible BJJ journey at Chess Club Jiu-Jitsu. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more inspiring stories from our dojo. Are you ready to take the plunge into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Let Tahli's story motivate you to start your own journey! Be sure to ask your questions in the comments, and we'll do our best to provide you with all the information you need to start your BJJ journey. If you enjoyed Tahli's testimonial, please share it with your friends to spread the inspiration! #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #MartialArts #Testimonial #Empowerment #ChessClubJJ #TahliBJJ #WomensBJJ #BeginnersBJJ

Jason Rau joins the show to talk about the early days of the Danaher Death Squad, the growth of the Sub-Only Jiu-Jitsu competition scene, the best tips for improving leg locks, knowing your physical limits and his fear of large bugs!

This week we're joined by Chris Wojcik! Chris is a black belt under Jeff Serafin, an accomplished competitor, and the writer of the popular BJJ newsletter The Grappler's Diary. In this episode, Chris talks about the evolving standup game in competition Jiu-Jitsu, involving a hybrid of wrestling, Judo, and BJJ. Subscribe to the Grappler's Diary on Substack: [https://chrismwojcik.substack.com/](https://chrismwojcik.substack.com/) Get Chris' free ebook: [https://christophermwojcik.com/learn-bjj-faster/](https://christophermwojcik.com/learn-bjj-faster/) Follow Chris on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik/](https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Committed Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/)- Controlling the Distance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/)- Mask Your Intentions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/)- Kuzushi [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/)- Grips Dictate Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/)- Growth From Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/)- Investing in Loss [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/)- Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/)- Tokui Waza [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.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)

This week te boys sit down with supplement insider Ben Kane (@thesuppbouncer) from Priceplow. We learn all about his goals, purpose, and how a size Large T-shirt changed his life. Sit back and enjoy this truly unique episode.

Today I'm joined by Steve Kwan, the host and creator of the wildly popular BJJ Mental Models podcast. We discuss the most important mental models in the art and how they can improve your ability to perform on the mat! Check out https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/ for Steve's podcast and https://www.grapplearts.com/rollingbacktakes for my newest BJJ instructional. And, as always, please send today's episode to someone you think would benefit from it. Thanks, Stephan Kesting

Ever had a really bad Flu? Knocked side ways by illness? Coming back to BJJ can be delayed by a lingering sickness- A Flu Hangover. You know you are no longer contagious but you don't feel ready to get back on the mats. What can you do to right faster? This episode was inspired by Joey's own bout of day care related bubonic plague from his young son. ( The Parents will relate.) Coughing, hacking and digestion issues. The Bulletproof boys break down the practical steps you can take to get healthy. The answers will surprise you but incorporate these easy to apply gems and you be feeling better in no time. Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 [https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals](https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals)

When planning a vacation and visiting a new gym how do you approach rolling people as a new white belt and being a woman? If a higher belt who you don't know brings a smash intensity to the roll what can you do? Is having a chat an option or is this communication taboo? When we go back down the lineage of BJJ influence could the most Influential person be Jigoro Kano? Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 [https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals](https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals)

On top of being a BJJ Black Belt, Cameron Shayne is the father of Mixed Movement Arts and a lifetime Yoga teacher. He talks about mobility for Jiu-Jitsu, finding purpose in your training, morality in martial arts and offsetting a sedentary lifestyle

This week we're joined again by Drew Foster! Drew Foster is a black belt instructor at Elevate MMA in North Carolina, the host of The Neon Belly Podcast, and a frequent contributor on /r/bjj under the alias Darce_Knight. In this episode, Drew discusses a topic we've wanted to get into for a long time: impostor syndrome. Oxford Dictionary defines impostor syndrome as "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills." Follow Drew Foster on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce](https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce)Listen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast: [https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/](https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/) Check out Drew's contributions on Reddit: [https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/](https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/)- Double Down on Strengths [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/)- Respect People, Not Positions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/)- Kaizen [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/)- Reflecting "As If" [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/)- Loss Aversion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/)- Beginner's Mind [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/)- Keep it Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/) **Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!** If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at **a fraction of the cost of a single private.** Sign up here for a free trial: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.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)

Are you training enough to get better? Or are you surviving on 1 BJJ class a week? If you are trying to improve at anything there is a sweet spot on the right amount of exposure to the skill you need to get better. Too much will have diminishing returns and can lead to injury, too little and you stagnate or even go backwards. From mastering a Pull up to perfecting a sweep the right Dosage for you to master that skill is uniquely individual. JT & Joey breakdown their different approaches in the gym and on the mat to find out just how much you need to do to level up. Parry Athletic The best training gear in the game and Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 [https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals](https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals)

GET SIMPLIFIED! Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Nicky Rods Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/d... Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. As you listen to the podcast, pay most attention to Ethan as he will most likely be saying the coolest shit. Ethan Crelinstens Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/a... Damien Anderson is an ADCC Trials Bronze Medalist with multiple wins over multiple black belt world champions. Currently ranked 8th in the world at 145lbs and 9th at 155lbs. Also has ownership rights of Ethan Crelinsten Damien Andersons Instructionals: https://bjjdamienonline.teachable.com/ Nicky Rod, Damien Anderson & Ethan Crelinsten are based in Austin, Texas and roll daily at B-Team Jiu Jitsu. Make sure to visit our sponsors, MASF Supplements/ Violent Hippie use promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!" Wepsites: masfsupplements.com violenthippie.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/violent__hippie.. . Merch Store: https://www.alvafitness.com/collectio... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?.. . TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp.. . Carne Jerky: https://www.instagram.com/_carnejerky/ JitzBitz: https://www.instagram.com/jitzbitzori.. . 0:00 Intro 1:30 Merch & MASF/Voilent Hippie 2:35 JayRods Back From WNO 20 9:03 NickyRod Is Not Fat! 10:25 Damiens Next MMA Fight 13:08 JayRods WNO, Did The Weight cut hold him back? 17:15 Weight Lifting Safely 19:20 JayRods WNO Weight Cut Story 28:15 ADCC Trials 2023 31:30 DDS: The First Split Up 40:45 B-Team: B Stands For BEST 44:04 Carne Jerky 44:19 Rampage Jackson Coming To B-Team? 46:15 Carne Jerkey 47:47 Nicky Ryan vs The World 50:13 Eathan Beat Giancarlo (Basically) 51:56 Nicky Ryan vs The World pt.2 52:53 WNO 20 & ADCC Trails 2023 59:55 CTE Is Gay! 1:01:27 Best Way To Get Rid of a Body? 1:06:40 Jawzrsizer 1:09:05 Banff 1:10:15 JayRod Is Going To Hawaii! 1:14:08 Weather, Who Cares 1:15:40 Ethans Killer Whales Story 1:19:10 Self Aware Dog 1:24:30 Outro

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In this 2020 episode host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) sits down with the head of his affiliation(TAC Team) Jared Weiner. Jared is an OG of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu and one of the toughest competitive minds in Jiu-Jitsu. Chest Over Chest ISAJJ Gi/No-Gi Preorder

Brian Littlefield is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and co-founder of Jocko Fuel. He discusses recovery and nutrition for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, what real hydration is, maintaining cognitive energy and much more!