Interviews

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and owner of New Breed Training Center, Mark Vives. Mark discusses how he got his three children to train Jiu-Jitsu, the minimum amount your kids should train, why Mark pulled his son out of Jiu-Jitsu and switched him to wrestling, why you should limit the number of times you coach someone during a class, advice for Jiu-Jitsu parents, Mark's experience starting Jiu-Jitsu 25 years ago, the largest difference between learning BJJ 25 years ago to now, how the role of a coach has changed in present day Jiu-Jitsu, the "6 month Hump," how Mark continues to evolve his game, the pros and cons of competing frequently in BJJ, the importance of having a regimen/routine, the major reset in Mark's BJJ career, dealing with injuries, whether you should focus on mobility or strength, and competition stories. 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. Choke Coffee Co. Get some great tasting coffee shipped straight to your door at https://chokecoffeeco.com/ and use promo code Chewjitsu for 10% off your 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 Mandy Schneider! Mandy is an up-and-coming young competitive Jiu-Jitsu athlete training out of Dallas, Texas. Despite her young age, she's no stranger to adversity: Mandy has been very vocal about her personal experiences with the dark side of Jiu-Jitsu, including her battles with predatory instructors and mental health. Recently, Mandy shared that she "lost sight of herself for awhile" due to the pressures from full-time competition and her personal life. In this episode, Mandy shares her experience and explains how she came back and regained her passion for the sport. Follow Mandy on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider/](https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider/) Resources discussed in this episode: The Champion's Mind, by James Afremow [https://amzn.to/46bvvO4](https://amzn.to/46bvvO4) Mindset, by Carol Dweck [https://amzn.to/3qQk7a7](https://amzn.to/3qQk7a7) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/)- Mental Gatekeeping [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/)- Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/)- Law of Contrast [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/)- Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/)- Resulting Fallacy [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/)- Compartmentalization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/)- Growth Mindset [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/) **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)

Were you bullied at school? Did you get beaten up or abused? JT was a nerdy, chubby and un-athletic kid. All he wanted to do was fit in and make friends. Unfortunately it doesn't always work out and kids can be cruel. Starting in Ballet and then moving to gymnastics was a mixed blessing, dooming him to ridicule but setting him up for being very flexible. Being over weight, unfit and uncool made JT an easy target! Until he decided at age 10 to start doing self defence at his local TaeKwonDo school. A moment occurred that changed his life forever and put him on the Martial Arts path helping him become who he is today. This is the origin story of why JT is so passionate about learning to fight and why he gets so fired up!

Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/). This week we are joined by multiple-time IBJJF World Champion Clark Gracie. We think the name says it all so check out the episode and let us know what you think. Instagram handles: @clarkgracie @gracieallegiancehq Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Online Review for your business today [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com?aff=17) - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with code: JJD [Neutral Zone Clean](https://neutralzoneclean.com/) - Get 15% OFF your order with code: JJD [The BJJ Box](https://www.thebjjbox.com/) - Get $10 OFF your first order with code: JJD10 [Neutral Zone CBD](https://neutralzonecbd.com/) - Get 25% OFF your order with code: JJD [Feito IT & AV](https://feitoitav.com/) [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/jiujitsudummies), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [info@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:info@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.

Pete Irving is a former professional MMA fighter and kickboxer. A BJJ black belt and head coach of Newcastle Fight Centre. In this episode we discuss Pete's martial arts journey, training in Brazil when few were making the trip, the early days of MMA in the UK, the transition to coach and his thoughts on modern MMA and much more.

Vlad Koulikov is a Black Belt in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Master of Sport in Sambo and a Combat Wrestling champion. He explains how these styles intersect and how to blend them together for the ultimate take down blueprint!

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ legend and coach, Professor Ricardo Liborio. Professor Liborio joins the podcast to discuss his start in Jiu-Jitsu, the training environment at Carlson Gracie's gym, the importance of the Luta Livre and BJJ rivalry and the challenge event that elevated the level of BJJ popularity, why the Carlson Gracie gym was so special, when Professor Liborio started competing, the importance of losing and learning how to deal with loss, how to get good at Jiu-Jitsu, what confidence is, why Jiu-Jitsu is therapy, what Professor Liborio was like as a competitor/training partner, his favorite Jiu-Jitsu performance and accomplishment as a coach, teaching Jiu-Jitsu class at the University of Central Florida, what makes a black belt, and what makes a successful coach. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web 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. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! 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 Valerie "Valhalla" Worthington! In addition to being a black belt and OG in women's BJJ, Valerie holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and teaches coaching at Saybrook University. In this episode, Valerie explains the importance of empathetic thinking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches and students alike. Follow Valerie on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/worthingtonvalerie/](https://www.instagram.com/worthingtonvalerie/) Email Valerie: [worthingtonvalerie500@gmail.com](mailto:worthingtonvalerie500@gmail.com) Resources discussed in this episode: Training Wheels, by Valerie Worthington: [https://amzn.to/43O2cPs](https://amzn.to/43O2cPs) The Platinum Rule, by Tony Alessandra: [https://amzn.to/3CEgUgB](https://amzn.to/3CEgUgB) Cody Rhodes on "seeing race:" [https://bit.ly/45Xc1ww](https://bit.ly/45Xc1ww) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Survivorship Bias [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/)- The Golden Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/)- Curse of Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/)- Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/) **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)

JayRod, NickyRod, And Damien Talk About The Zombie Apocalypse, If They Believe in Ghost , How To Handle A Lost And More! So Sit Down Enjoy And 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. 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... Merch Store: https://simplemanpod.com 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/jitzbitzoriginal/0:00 INTRO 0:40 Pledge of Allegiance & The Great USA 5:32 Does Jay Want Kids? 6:53 Is Jay Broke? 11:00 Does Damien Want Kids? 12:00 JitzBitz 12:20 Simple Man Podcast Merch 13:07 MASF & Violent Hippie 13:53 NickyRod Getting Married? 15:45 Block Party! 17:02 Tommy Langaker 18:34 JayRods Passport & Bermuda Triangle 20:11 Do The Simple Men Believe In Ghost? 23:30 Fungi Is Nuts! 25:35 Can The Simple Men Survive The Zombie Apocalypse: Part 1 27:00 Will The Rod Bros Mountain Bike Again? 27:40 Boat Clubs & Jet Skis 31:34 Damien & NickyRods Near Death Experience 34:55 Marab Dvalishvilli Frozen Lake Video 36:35 Sean Omalley vs Aljamain Sterling 39:17 Energy From The Earth, Is It a Thing? 40:15 Texas Grass 43:48 Buying A House 44:36 Can The Simple Men Survive The Zombie Apocalypse: Part 2 48:29 Private Jet Life Style 53:04 How Big Is Prime? 54:36 Carne Jerky 57:55 How To Deal With Loses & The Legacy Of Tony Ferguson 1:03:04 JayRod In ONE? 1:03:42 ADCC No Longer With Fight Pass? 1:05:30 UFCs Roster Count 1:06:56 OUTRO

Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/). We are joined on this episode by Eddie Bravo Black Belt, Zach Maslany. Zach is the Co-Founder of Finishers MMA HQ, Finishers Sub-Only, and owner of 10th Planet Bethlehem in Bethlehem PA. Check out the episode and let us know what you think. Instagram handles: @bigunclezachmaslany @10pbethlehem @finishers_subonly @finishersmmahq Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Online Review for your business today [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com?aff=17) - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with code: JJD [Neutral Zone Clean](https://neutralzoneclean.com/) - Get 15% OFF your order with code: JJD [The BJJ Box](https://www.thebjjbox.com/) - Get $10 OFF your first order with code: JJD10 [Neutral Zone CBD](https://neutralzonecbd.com/) - Get 25% OFF your order with code: JJD [Feito IT & AV](https://feitoitav.com/) [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/jiujitsudummies), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [info@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:info@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.

Brian Glick joins the show to talk about survival in Jiu-Jitsu! He provides excellent insight to managing your ego, training smart, developing techniques and using the science of Jiu-Jitsu to prevail over monsters! He also explains the value of the Clamp!

This week we're joined by Gant Grimes! Gant is a black belt training out of Red River Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Wichita Falls, Texas. He holds black belts in BJJ, JJJ, and Judo, and has 30 years of martial arts experience. In this episode, Gant shares his belief that good Jiu-Jitsu looks like a bad marriage: know what makes them happy, and take it away. Contact Gant: [kosotobjj@gmail.com](mailto:kosotobjj@gmail.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Theory of Alignment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/)- Defense Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/)- Ecological Psychology [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/)- Keep it Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/)- Grips Dictate Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/)- Dictate the Pace [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/)- Economy of Motion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/)- Path of Least Resistance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/)- Solid Frames [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/)- Mask Your Intentions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/)- Jita Kyoei [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/)- Win Conditions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/)- Position Over Submission [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/)- Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/) **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.co](https://facebook.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)

Get smart for a change with the simple men as they welcome John Papaioannou of B Team. 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=QUFFLUhqbDNDZ2hheEwyamowQmdSa2s0MWJ5bFk4ZXlxQXxBQ3Jtc0treTFUTHo0dkJWeGNWWnZ2V0piYXRrV1JCbWpuU0RBdzdOZXMyMGl4aVI4bHJ1OVpLSDZDRzRiVjdmLVhqekZwZk5oQnRzYUhydXFyajdlRTJ1UTBFSEl2bWtCTGs1NHVOTDlkWVFHUGNkYjBhX212WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fviolent__hippie..&v=_SUU9o7rZpQ). Merch Store: [https://simplemanpod.com](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFF6allzOFNMNm5seWliN29tNFhscEpnZmlwQXxBQ3Jtc0trQ1drbTJFazIzZWtIZ0dvbTFyS0pIMlRXOW4wODh1T1NYUUVZelA3R2dEWW5LeFB2WW1VYVV1MGpJN2lMbjF1T2NnQnN5ZWpNUllLTUdQcFU0QzhnSmxrckxwMzlZckF3dDZmNTdMUEx0T2Q0bWUxWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsimplemanpod.com%2F&v=_SUU9o7rZpQ) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFrMy1Gem9OMWpPeURpT1pQbVpqWkd1QXRlUXxBQ3Jtc0tuMEcwNjh0TXlXcXMzSmRnN0Rfd1N4S3Q4RGU4TDUtT0hiTWk5TFRYUzhhR3RvWUM5T1RoQ0dRZjNqNmw3SlZyZ2dsT1lyd21QWUM3dE9VNVdsci1laTNTSUF4RVNmWWdzMUZuS2VRelRPVXA2dzRndw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D100092264801089&v=_SUU9o7rZpQ) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp..](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWRaeGpVUENrQWtsZlp2aEh0ZzRWRnRyTE1fd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGkxcDhwYUc1Mm1DcVowYlNUcFRVeXJUMndJVDlVYUstX1l3dERjeE9UN0FGaC1xQ1I4Wk1lVkFYcGlWOVBLYjZQNTNhTWNmYi1qdEVMc2laOERBQV9RQ1ZXYTNxTDAwelJUaGtLd1RGOEE0ZkxwRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40thesimplemanp..&v=_SUU9o7rZpQ). Carne Jerkey: [https://www.instagram.com/_carnejerky/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDVUZmpuWkdXdFB3WmlBa0VCVFk3aWl6aVpGZ3xBQ3Jtc0trZnNabWU2MDNuc3NpZGx6LV9oN1M1T0M1dFE4bjhFRklsWUh5OWNiRkNkRzhtMVVVandBY2xlZkMwbzNxTVpUamJ0WTBXNHZtM0ZwNl9MTDdVcnc2ekUwVk5zSTc5SEZKREZlXzdGdVQzVjI2cmU3Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2F_carnejerky%2F&v=_SUU9o7rZpQ)

The Bulletproof For BJJ boys respond to your questions: 1.) What to do if you have exceedingly tight Traps and Neck muscles? 2.) Blue belt no knowing if they are improving and what to do about it. 3.) What is a bad BJJ warm up and how can we fix that? 4.) JT's Journey to World Strongest Man an PBs. 5.) Should women seek out other women to train BJJ? If you have questions that need answering post them in the comments below and JT & Joey will provide the info you need to get through your jiu-jitsu week better informed.

Hear the simple men talk about NickyRod having blind confidence, JayRod being overly realistic, will NickyRod do gi and more! 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... Merch Store: https://simplemanpod.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp... 0:00 INTRO 1:49 Everything is Healthy: NickyRods New Eating Habits 5:57 Who Dies First? Who Lives Longer? 12:04 Perfect Age To Stop Aging, Being Immortal 18:07 To Go Back In Time And Ask Hitler Why? 19:00 Kenta Iwamoto & Friends 21:30 The Simple Man Merch, Is It A Scam? 22:45 The Genius of Mr.Beast 26:40 Up Coming Matches & Seminars 28:43 NickyRod In The Gi, Will It Ever Happen? 30:04 Gasoline, What Even is it? 33:47 ADCC Opens 34:20 NickyRod VS JayRod: Blind Confidences or Being Realistic? 48:40 Damien vs Gabe Sousa 2 50:35 How Long Would It Take To Beat Yourself? 53:40 NickyRod VS NickyRod: Who Wins? 59:58 UFC 288 1:01:28 Mindset of Losing At The Top, The Pressure of Being At The Top 1:08:40 BKFC & Combat Jiu-Jitsu 1:11:47 Aljo vs Sean O'malley 1:12:55 No Expectations & Not Jumping The Gun 1:18:55 ADCC Not With UFC Fight Pass Anymore 1:20:47 MASF & Violent Hippie 1:21:32 NickyRod WWE Try Out & Getting A Following 1:24:56 WWE, No BJJ, Would you Do It? 1:26:12 Aljo vs Sean O'malley Who Wins? 1:29:00 What Takes Longer To Master Grappling Or Striking? 1:31:27 Mass Shootings 1:37:50 Torture Devices: Horrible Ways To Die 1:46:06 B Teams Gundel & His Blow Dart 1:49:05 JayRod Needs New Tires 1:55:30 Ethan Needs Insurance 1:57:34 Ethan Gets A Crazy Phone Call 2:02:42 Outro

Kurt is back! In this episode he talks about how Omoplatas are an underestimated technique in Jiu-Jitsu that can change your guard game. He also shares crazy stories about training with Ralph Gracie and he aggressively defends the existence of bigfoot.

On this episode of the Chewjitsu Podcast, Chewy discusses the difference between "Classical Martial Arts" and "Combat Sports" and how to use combat sports such as Jiu-Jitsu to overcome fear. We discuss why it's important to have a realistic view of your ego, the importance of being in-shape as a martial artist, Eugene and Chewy share their fears with training Jiu-Jitsu, the joy of doing difficult things, the pros of classical martial arts, the importance of katas, the evolution of Jiu-jitsu, why you should make peace with the worst outcome, and advice for dealing with a "fractured ego." 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. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! 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 Jon Thomas! In this episode, Jon draws on his guard expertise to share mental models and best practices for gripfighting from the bottom. Follow Jon on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjj/](https://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjj/) Subscribe to Jon's YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@JonThomasBJJ](https://www.youtube.com/@JonThomasBJJ) Check out Jon's website for instructionals: [https://www.jonthomasbjj.com/](https://www.jonthomasbjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Controlling the Distance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/)- Grips Dictate Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/)- Elbow-Knee Connection [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/)- Probabilistic Thinking [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/)- Economy of Motion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/)- Path of Least Resistance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/)- Controlled Breathing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/)- Staying Loose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/)- Intention [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/)- Concepts Over Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/) **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)

Not only is Robert Drysdale a BJJ and ADCC World Champion, he has also conducted extensive research into the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this interview, he reveals some of what he's discovered, including... 01:54 - The first wave of jiu-jitsu in Brazil - Helio Gracie and Carlos Gracie 04:35 - Exhibition and carnival fighting in Brazil 06:55 - Traditional jiu-jitsu style vs modified judo 12:14 - Training methods of the Gracie Academy in the '30s, 40s and '50s 18:43 - The second wave practitioners 19:47 - Waldemar Santana 22:49 - Carlson Gracie and the Rua Figueiredo Magalhães school 33:19 - How BJJ rule changes changed the sport 42:31 - Rolls Gracie 48:51 - Self-defense and Vale Tudo training 55:28 - Rolls Gracie death 1:00:55 - The Carlson Gracie tragedy 1:13:54 - Carlos Gracie Jr. 1:21:03 - Future rule changes, luta livre, and the sportification of jiu-jitsu 1:35:10 - The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the book You can grab Robert's book, The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which goes into MUCH more detail on these topics at https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Evolution-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Democratization/dp/B0C1JCNQ1P Note that today's episode was also on my Youtube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ThcGhAlvs If you found this episode interesting then a rating or a review to help get the word out would be SUPER appreciated. Thanks, Stephan Kesting

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... Merch Store: https://simplemanpod.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplemanp... 0:00 INTRO 0:18 Ethan's Apology: The Interrupter 4:23 How is Ethan's Brother? (Knee Injury) 5:32 Damien On The CCP 6:40 What World Leader Will Win In A Fight? 8:41 BUY SIMPLE MAN MERCH, NOW 9:55 One Chip Challenge: NickyRod Got Caught Cheating! 15:07 The Austin Texas Serial Killer 16:00 Sponsors MASF & Violent Hippie 16:52 JayRob Back At Training 18:15 The Most The Simple Men Have Taken Off Of Training? 20:17 Who Has Better Technique, and Who is Better Looking, JayRod Or Damien? 21:30 Braulio Estimas Neck Injury 23:38 Mothership & Comedy 25:26 ADCC Invites & The ADCC Competitors 30:30 Weight Cutting (Mother Fucker) 35:36 Damien's Fingers 36:22 Sexual Accidents W/ Damien 37:42 Why JayRod Wont Have Kids Now 41:42 Why The Simple Men Should Have Kids 43:27 How To Disciple Kids 48:04 Shortcuts Instead of Working Out 49:10 Gymnastics is Gay? 50:40 Whats A Thespian? (NOT LESBIAN) 52:20 How Should Kids Be Raised With Todays Technology? 56:16 Pythagorean Theorem 57:35 How To Deal With A LGBQT Teacher Teaching Your Kids? 1:04:34 When Is The Cut Off Age For A Man To Have Kids? 1:06:00 How Old Is Ethan's Parents? 1:08:08 How The Simple Men Got Their Siblings To Stop Crying As Kids 1:10:11 Childhood Years & 1:12:31 JayRods Diet 1:13:19 Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis: Liver Shots 1:15:40 Remembering Embarrassing Momments 1:16:28 Whats a Ghillie Suit? 1:17:01 Do JayRod & NickyRod Have Poor Social Skills? (Being Above People & Small Talk) * 1:31:30 Is Wrestling The Most Imported Skill In MMA? 1:34:24 JayRod Changing His Comp Style (Comp Training Idea at B Team) 1:37:55 Being Tired: Assault Bike vs Competition\ 1:40:58 B Team vs Khabibs Team 1:46:25 Faking Moves in BJJ? 1:48:48 Up Coming Events & Matches 1:53:15 D.A.R.E 2:01:56 Last Time JayRod Cried 2:04:06 Upside Down Pineapple Meaning 2:05:12 Andrew Tates Ideology 2:15:21 OUTRO

Chris Crossan is a catch wrestler and BJJ black belt under Eric Paulson. In this episode, Chris tells his story, and quite a story it is. Starting life as a bit of a trouble maker Chris was able to turn his life around with martial arts and religion. This episode we discuss the early days of MMA and grappling in the UK and especially the North East, catch wrestling and plenty of street fighting stories.

Carlson Gracie fought in 18 Vale Tudo matches, brought jiu-jitsu to the masses, and innovated many of the MMA training practices we now take for granted. He innovated many seemingly radical ideas at the time, like training without the gi, group classes, and being a well rounded fighter. These points come from Robert Drysdale's excellent book, The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Evolution-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Democratization/dp/B0C1JCNQ1P I'll be talking to Robert Drysdale about Carlson Gracie and this era of jiu-jitsu in the very next episode (#387) of The Strenuous Life Podcast, so don't miss it!! Cheers, Stephan Kesting

In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with the talented BJJ black belt and renowned commentator, Jake Watson. Join us as we delve into Jake's remarkable journey in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a young black belt competitor, his experiences behind the commentator's desk, and his upcoming venture into fatherhood. As one of the most active voices on the BJJ scene, Jake Watson shares valuable insights and stories from his time competing and commentating, offering a unique perspective on the sport. We discuss the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the mindset required to excel at such a high level. Don't miss this engaging conversation that explores the life of the always entertaining Jake Watson (@jakewatsonmedia) Mastering The Duck Guard: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/quack)