Interviews

Matt Guffey joins the show to discuss Strength and Conditioning for Jiu-Jitsu, mobility and longevity, injury management and strength misconceptions he commonly sees in BJJ.

John Combs is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and high level competitor. On this episode, John discusses his start in grappling as a wrestler and his transition to training BJJ full time, how a wrestling camp significantly improved his wrestling, his biggest struggles when transitioning from wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu, how John overcame a devastating knee infection, how to decrease Jiu-Jitsu injuries, how to improve performance as an older grappler, how John started to develop his Jiu-Jitsu game, how to compete against someone who has a win over you, how John studies Jiu-Jitsu, John's routine between Jiu-Jitsu matches, how he implements new techniques and whether he uses drilling or active rolling, training with and around injuries, his proudest achievement in BJJ and goals moving forward, and John's advice to white and blue belts. 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://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Ten Thousand. Check out https://www.tenthousand.cc/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to upgrade your training gear and get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week we're joined by Shama Ko! Shama is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Penny Thomas and is best known for her role as Program Director at Girls in Gis. In this episode, Shama shares advice on the obstacles we encounter in our Jiu-Jitsu journey, and the power of community in overcoming them. Follow Shama on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/shamasko/](https://www.instagram.com/shamasko/) Visit the Girls in Gis website: [https://www.girls-in-gis.com/](https://www.girls-in-gis.com/) Follow Girls in Gis on social: [https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/](https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/) [https://twitter.com/_girls_in_gis_](https://twitter.com/_girls_in_gis_) [https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGis/](https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGis/) Subscribe to Girls in Gis on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/user/GirlsinGis](https://www.youtube.com/user/GirlsinGis) Listen to the Girls in Gis Podcast: [https://www.girls-in-gis.com/girls-in-gis-podcast/](https://www.girls-in-gis.com/girls-in-gis-podcast/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Path of Least Resistance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/)- Keep Your Identity Small [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/)- Permission Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/)- Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/\) **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)

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) Have you ever suffered a stupid Injury in the Gym or on the Mat? Ever been in massive pain but didn't want to talk about it because it be too embarrassing. Both JT & Joey have had their own trials and tribulations which for them was quite traumatic but you may find it Hilarious. These are cautionary tales as things you should not do and try your best to avoid. Comedic gems and jewels of wisdom are dropped for your viewing pleasure.

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam takes a deep dive into the details of the Choi Bar. This position is essentially a belly-down armbar entry which can be performed in many different starting positions but specifically Adam talks about the entry from half-guard. If you're interested in choi bars or want to improve your attacking jiujitsu from the guard, then this is the episode for you! [A breakdown of the Choi Bar by Craig Jones.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgPyeCdaLY&ab_channel=AbsoluteMMAStKilda-Melbourne) Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Wanting to learn a black belts approach to problem-solving 6:20 The Choi Bar Deep Dive 55:52 Kieren's Lessons for Open Guard 1:02:20 The Importance of guard retention 1:05:23 Kieren asks Adam what he should be working on 1:09:22 Less Impressed More Involved BJJ's amazing jiujitsu platform 1:12:57 IBJJF's New Gi Requirements 1:22:52 Closing Thoughts #bjj #jiujitsu #grappling #bjjpodcast 🎙️ Podcast Links: Patreon – [https://rdar.li/patreon](https://rdar.li/patreon) Submit a Question! – [https://rdar.li/bjjq-a](https://rdar.li/bjjq-a) YouTube – [https://rdar.li/bjjpodcast](https://rdar.li/bjjpodcast) Spotify – [https://rdar.li/bjjpodsp](https://rdar.li/bjjpodsp) Apple Podcast – [https://rdar.li/bjjpodap](https://rdar.li/bjjpodap) Instagram – [https://rdar.li/bjjpodinsta](https://rdar.li/bjjpodinsta) Kieren’s Best Stuff: ✅ Website [https://bjjstrongonline.com/links](https://bjjstrongonline.com/links) Kieren’s Socials: 💥 Instagram – [https://rdar.li/kiereninsta](https://rdar.li/kiereninsta) 💥 TikTok – [https://rdar.li/tiktok](https://rdar.li/tiktok) 💥 YouTube – [https://rdar.li/kierenyt](https://rdar.li/kierenyt) 💥 All Links – [https://sleekbio.com/kieren-jiujitsu](https://sleekbio.com/kieren-jiujitsu) Adam’s Socials: ⭐ Instagram – [https://rdar.li/vantinsta](https://rdar.li/vantinsta) ⭐ Vantage Jiu Jitsu Sydney – [https://rdar.li/vantage](https://rdar.li/vantage)

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) Have you rolled and felt completely out of your depth? Ever been rolled hard by a world champion? The most confronting thing is when you are a white belt rolling with a Black belt- the skill difference is impossible to fully understand. The same can be said for an regular Black Belt rolling a World Champion. JT & Joey share their own experiences trying to deal with a massive skill difference, fighting for their lives and dealing with physical hostility. Also how to deal with the crushing feeling that you know nothing even though you have trained hard for a good period of time.

This Episode Brings Us Jozef Chen, The Brown Belt Prodigy! Learn About Him, How He Got So Good So Fast and Much More! Like, Subscribe and Enjoy! 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. 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. 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 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..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazdxYThiQ1c1NTd3TjgwZlVHbFFTQWljYWhLQXxBQ3Jtc0ttVnoxd2Zwc3FUdFc3elgwZjE3TEZkMDVHZGFEclU3N3RpUmxGQkJzbHZ0TTFuSHdCcjdLYXo2Ym4wRmIyZUpobm5zSHpLbS1YdEpMV1o1MEZ5Y1dIeDFHaUpOM3JJaHFZZXlsWk9kRzAyTDB3dDNiVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fviolent__hippie..&v=w-YMr6YaqSI). 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TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUc1QjAwTlp2NU0tVi0ybmpwb3M5VWZNZUo1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsRGpDRGFpaGtCUzBkWFdnY3lzVnNPZ0FSTVZSVWZWbEU1OS1tSFQyQmNjNC11R0NlTm56eTlTRXlZSUl2LU5qSmd3dXNOOGEyY2YxWGFFdEFaTU5FX29GcFR3emxZUkZSdEJIWk5CTVBFUGZWZnk4bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40thesimplemanp..&v=w-YMr6YaqSI). Carne Jerky: [https://www.instagram.com/_carnejerky/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkN1cjFGcGQzZTZpRXA4aG5Jb2VKODJZUmhjUXxBQ3Jtc0traWp0b1FHVk5vOFdpWEdFc2RTYXotTzN1LXpoLTJvRmtGaHhtNS1WUWJKVlpLUk5EbkZmWXRLQW9aVFFacGJnb21ES1dDYUVRdnFGcmxYS0h2bklpVlRKSkdSUUYwQTZzQ3pTQWVLemRWTzRYcDVUbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2F_carnejerky%2F&v=w-YMr6YaqSI) JitzBitz: [https://www.instagram.com/jitzbitzori..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxJMmlPNWdfa1Bza2VvUklxTC1lZjNvSEpiQXxBQ3Jtc0tuanVSSm56a2VfY0F3aEhvV0NWLVJTeFhiWGRxblpVQ0tIb1V1bndwNXRsb2Y2cTdUT2FPbm0zYWs3eWdxeUd6Znk1RnFIaEt4Q3AxQVpmQmJNZFluMFp0TFJNc3hwMjhaSklxWVdZbnhsYzZBVmRIVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjitzbitzori..&v=w-YMr6YaqSI). [0:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=0s) intro (Welcome Jozef Chen) [4:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=288s) How Did Jozef Get So Good So Fast? pt.1 [5:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=349s) How Old Is Jozef? [7:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=420s) How Did Jozef Start Training? [7:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=470s) How Did Jozef Get So Good So Fast? pt.2 [15:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=930s) Good Drilling vs Bad Drilling [18:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=1130s) How To Get Better When You Are Surrounded By Hobbyist? [21:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=1298s) Tapping To A Cramp [22:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=1365s) MASF & Violent Hippie [23:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=1410s) UFC 291 & Analyzing BJJ in The UFC [25:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=1520s) Should Ethan & Damian Go To 125? [27:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=1640s) How Did Jozef Get So Good So Fast? pt.3 [29:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=1787s) Whats Next For Jozef? [37:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=2250s) Achilles Lock [39:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=2385s) UFC 291 [49:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=2980s) Whats Life Like In China? [1:00:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=3620s) Austin Serial Killer & Can A Woman Kill The Simple Men [1:09:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=4182s) How Many 8 Year Olds Can Jozef Kill? [1:14:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=4455s) Can The Simple Men Kill A Dog? [1:20:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=4820s) Innocent Child Or Your Mom? [1:26:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=5210s) Would You Save Your Friend That Fell Into White Water? [1:30:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-YMr6YaqSI&list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX&index=1&t=5430s) Outro

Pete The Greek is back! We discuss wristlocks, BJJ for MMA, being a real-life superhero and Carlson Gracie's impact on the BJJ community. Pete also talks about recovery for older fellas and training smart!

This week we're joined by Shanti Abelha! Shanti is a multi-time black belt world champion, management consultant, and head coach at Hive BJJ in Copenhagen. In this episode, Shanti draws upon her business management experience to introduce lean methodologies and explain how they can transfer to skill development in BJJ. Follow Shanti on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/shantibjj/](https://www.instagram.com/shantibjj/) Train with Shanti at Hive BJJ: [https://hivebjj.com/](https://hivebjj.com/) Resources discussed in this episode: Toyota Kata, feat. Mike Rother — YouTube [https://youtu.be/ARbMvYQaRGg](https://youtu.be/ARbMvYQaRGg) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Shuhari [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/)- Investing in Loss [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/)- Habits Over Results [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/)- Scientific Method [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/)- Kaizen [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/) **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)

The Ultimate Self-Defense Championship was a competition in which six martial arts YouTubers competed against each other in seven self-defense challenges to find out what works, what doesn't and who would become the ultimate self-defense champion. The organizer of this event was Rokas Leo who trained Aikido for 14 years and eventually realised that that art didn't live up to what to the promises. He made the switch to MMA training and has had several amateur MMA fights since. My previous interview with Rokas about his evolution from Aikido to MMA: https://www.grapplearts.com/aikido-vs-mma-rokas/ Watch the first season of the Ultimate Self Defense Championship on Youtube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU3nOrEfN70&list=PL4FJXg8RNp-mqVhFpncyMk4rANel-TRa9 Contribute to The Ultimate Self Defense Championship Season 2 here and get early access and extra footage: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ultimate-self-defense-championship-season-2#/ Find out more about Rokas on his site: https://www.martialartsjourney.com/

Today, Host, Josh McKinney sits down with BJJ black belt and Wim Hof Breath Work Instructor, Miles Lukas Returning after two years since his last appearance on Episode 70, Miles simplifies breath work for Jiu Jitsu and shares its incredible uses and practices. Learn how to overcome competition anxiety and optimize your training mindset. The discussion also delves into the benefits and techniques of ice baths, and Miles shares some amazing hacks to do ice baths SUPER CHEAP! Don't miss this opportunity to supercharge your Jiu Jitsu journey. 🔗 [Miles Lukas' website](breath.fitness/bjj )- Book him for seminars and unlock your full potential!

In this special episode, Bernardo Faria sits down with Rayron Gracie for a discussion about his Jiu-Jitsu! Topics include not relying on your physical attributes, quality of training over quantity, recognizing margins of error in techniques and more!

Jason Khalipa is a 2008 CrossFit World Champion, Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, and the owner of NCFIT. On this episode, Jason discusses how his daughter's illness led him to start training Jiu-Jitsu, what he looks for in a Jiu-Jitsu gym, his main motivation for training, the impact of learning a new skill, how he mixes Crossfit with Jiu-Jitsu training, what type of training is most beneficial for Jiu-Jitsu, what lesson from CrossFit carried over most into Jiu-Jitsu, the best exercises for Jiu-Jitsu, what got him into CrossFit and how he was able to win in 2008, how exercise helped Jason deal with tough life situations, the "AMRAP" mentality, how Jason and his family dealt with and overcame his daughter's illness, the idea of "make to give" for your business, the importance of physical activity to deal with stress, how Jason has adjusted his training as he has gotten older, whether Jason prefers Gi or No-Gi training, how his Jiu-Jitsu has evolved, how to become a better training partner, how to "level up" the quality of Jiu-Jitsu gyms, and how to build a successful business. To support Jason and his family's charity check out https://www.avaskitchen.org/ Jason's gym: https://www.nc.fit/ Jason's Instagram: @jasonkhalipa 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://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Ten Thousand. Check out https://www.tenthousand.cc/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu to upgrade your training gear and get 15% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week we're joined by David Figueroa-Martinez! David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California. In this episode, David discusses how Jiu-Jitsu, while not a replacement for therapy, can still be a powerful tool for assisting in trauma recovery. Follow David on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099/](https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099/) David's website: [https://dfm2099.me/](https://dfm2099.me/) Dawnbreakers BJJ: [https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/](https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/)- Emotional Contagion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/)- Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/)- Incremental Learning [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/) **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)

Guess who's back... back again... The boys are back for the long-awaited Season 2 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast! And we're got some new ideas, awesome episodes in store and plenty more banter and talkin' smack. In this episode, we go from catch-up to what's coming-up and a bit of jiujitsu talk mixed in throughout. Strap in a enjoy the ride, we're back baby! Timestamps: 0:00 Catch-Up and what we've been up to 24:00 What's coming up in the podcast 33:00 Training at a new gym and holes in jiujitsu game 47:00 Back to talking smack #bjj #jiujitsu #grappling #bjjpodcast 🎙️ Podcast Links: Patreon – https://rdar.li/patreon Submit a Question! – https://rdar.li/bjjq-a YouTube – https://rdar.li/bjjpodcast Spotify – https://rdar.li/bjjpodsp Apple Podcast – https://rdar.li/bjjpodapInstagram – https://rdar.li/bjjpodinsta Kieren’s Best Stuff: ✅ Website https://bjjstrongonline.com/links Kieren’s Socials: 💥 Instagram – https://rdar.li/kiereninsta 💥 TikTok – https://rdar.li/tiktok 💥 YouTube – https://rdar.li/kierenyt 💥 All Links – https://sleekbio.com/kieren-jiujitsu Adam’s Socials: ⭐ Instagram – https://rdar.li/vantinsta ⭐ Vantage Jiu Jitsu Sydney – https://rdar.li/vantage

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This episode brings us Haisam "The Giraffe" Rida, learn about his up bringing and much more! Hope you enjoy! 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. 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. 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 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..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhVcjlhdmh1Y3NoeEFGcGZJLVVEOHFzWGRDd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbFhmTTJhLXFoZXNmbEEzODFDellBVjlKVllRTk1SNXdFZ29Xb2pQeEdyaEJUVzJVMm5iY01ZdENSLXFWN0c0UlUxQ1ZSeXZyUUZ0ZUk1U2JXRXhXRVl2aWNZUUc0dnhGanMwaWJ0bU1YamthQmZvWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fviolent__hippie..&v=QxPRJMkt-NM). Merch Store: [https://simplemanpod.com](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5VRG4yLVFyYmRkU3JTcTRBbFpEaEtsTkpHZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuUi1aM1RCRVlkT3o5OGtUTWg3TVROYXdvVnVSbkEwdGlHdXY3QVI2cjRjdnUtUVZNYnlJR0p6cnRReFJ3NGg1VGdDZWJFSmdfWEZhUGFtQ2xXZUVsdlZVT0NsZzJ6bEFMV1l1YnE3dVFFQlJCTlpEQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsimplemanpod.com%2F&v=QxPRJMkt-NM) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkxpS0xwV2o3QnRlSmxXMXBScmhNUVRUbGdxQXxBQ3Jtc0tsZDVhMWtiU0VWSk9zOVVIaWVkUUY4NDc0QlNueDVQek50aVBTMTJMQk1NaWo2dkF2NUtUQ0NiX3BvWUp4VWxiNlItV2UxTXd5UHgwOGZaVXkzeE5QTGZPb0ZfYlpHVFZKNm0xWC1wMW00NVhZZWFQQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3F..&v=QxPRJMkt-NM). TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJaaDhELTdTcTk3M3lRX0lubnVTdzFIVE81QXxBQ3Jtc0trZVVZZDVlUTdTZ0w2RzJMS0xhX1dkdjFjelpSTHB4LWp4RHNmTGw5akIxYnNGQUFqckJnaWN2RlRxZ0QyeFVjeTczb3ZXNkQ4U1BCeWYxZ2g3b0RJLV9HdzBDWWZoNlN3eTNxeDRTenN4VE9ZS0hKaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40thesimplemanp..&v=QxPRJMkt-NM). Carne Jerky: [https://www.instagram.com/_carnejerky/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3hGTktkd0lMX3pnLVlQbmlzeGctZjBmTTkzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsYTR5ajNDSU4yc2JJSm53SmVORTRiRm9HdkRYZXlLeUh5Rm1RYXlPYUtUUHNxalpIczNTeFVVNWg4T2hkYlliTVdJTElYYVozSkZOZnhNaHJxYzJwY1pwNVBhYXhvTVhsOG1Wb1BzcGZLZkpmQkRUbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2F_carnejerky%2F&v=QxPRJMkt-NM) JitzBitz: [https://www.instagram.com/jitzbitzori..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhPTzE1cG94WU9LX0MzSG0wWG8tYkRSd1dwd3xBQ3Jtc0ttY1U2X0hrQUV3UF9mSm9pUXBrZXdLLWRJbGt5RUg2SFFDcE10Z3ptdXVLZ2tkSW1XejNGR0NidGk3ai10dGZlRzUyUEk3Q21wV09zZXd2X3NESVQ1TlBkVnIwMVRwb1cwSjJqSXR5NEE3aF9aNU1LOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjitzbitzori..&v=QxPRJMkt-NM).Explore the podcast

Kurt is back! This time we discuss the absurd side of Jiu-Jitsu. Quirky students, delusional martial artists, dirty techniques people use and random crazy people invading the gym. Kurt also explains his pet peeves as a teacher.

Daren Morris is a BJJ black belt, an OG of the Northern grappling an MMA scene, founder of ASW, and co-founder of Grapplefest. A true hidden gem of the UK martial arts scene. In this episode, we discuss Darens journey through martial arts and many of his unique perspectives on MMA and grappling.

This week we're joined again by Brandon Mccaghren! In this episode, Brandon breaks down the concepts behind an essential 10th Planet guard: the lockdown. Follow Brandon on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/brandonmc.ninja/](https://www.instagram.com/brandonmc.ninja/) Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@brandonmcninja](https://www.youtube.com/@brandonmcninja) Get Brandon's lockdown instructional at BMAC academy: [https://bmac.mykajabi.com/](https://bmac.mykajabi.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Prevention Over Cure [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/)- Myopia [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/)- Shuhari [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/)- Center of Gravity [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/)- Do What Works [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/)- Concepts Over Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/)- First Principles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/)- Controlling the Distance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/)- Kuzushi [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/) **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)

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) Are you juggling work, family, a side hustle and trying to fit your training in? Life is only getting busier and more complicated, so how can you get it all done and also get better at BJJ? JT & Joey have their own personal strategies for mapping out a schedule and making a plan to fit it all in. Can you do it all? "Less but Better" is a cornerstone of both their personal and training philosophies but they approach it differently. This discussion is in the name of helping you identify what is most important to you and then make a plan of action so you can be effective in all aspects of your life.

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