Interviews

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In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast Adam answers YOUR listener questions from what you need to know at each BJJ belt to at what point Adam felt as though he had mastered jiu jitsu. To support the show leave us a review and follow us on Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast or become a patreon! bjj jiu jitsu jiu-jitsu bjj australia ask a black belt

Pete The Greek joins the show for an entertaining conversation! Topics include his recent battles against various forms of wildlife, training and teaching while globetrotting and old school Jiu-Jitsu. He also gives technical advice on passing the guard!

What mindset can get you to black belt coming out of Lawrence, Kansas? Today, Josh asks Charlie Hiersche(@chazbuckett) exactly how he looks at jiu-jitsu, mindset, and greek food! Free Copy of Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast Adam shares his journey to black belt where he moved to Brazil to train under Alliance Head Coach Fabio Gurgel. To support the show leave us a review and follow our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

Professor Miguel and Roye go into the social benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Together they discuss how unexpected and essential the relationships made on the mat have become in their life. We also learn about Prof. Miguels taste in comedy movies and the answer is quite unexpected...at least to Roye.

Chewy and Eugene discuss the altercation between Mikey Musumeci and Geo Martinez at a recent match and discuss the idea behind whether a Jiu-Jitsu black belt should be a better person. We also talk about the "ego" that high level Jiu-Jitsu practitioner have, whether you can become a better person through Jiu-Jitsu, how Chewy has gotten better through Jiu-Jitsu, service to others, the difference between a boss and a leader in jiu-jitsu, and how bad experiences can be the greatest teachers. You can check out warm-up and rehab courses for BJJ at https://www.thejiujitsutherapist.com/store Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to Charlottesweb.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to 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, Steve and Matt discuss posts: one of the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu. Posting, or connecting with the floor to create base, is a concept that's often not discussed in detail. In this episode, we break down the mental models for posting. **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Core Mechanics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/)- Force Vectors [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/)- 3 Joint Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/)- Ratchet Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/)- Head Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/)- Theory of Alignment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/)- Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/)- Center of Gravity [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/)- 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://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://premium.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/) Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/) 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)

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In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast Adam and Kieren talk about good versus bad jiujitsu teachers, how to recognize them and identify the warning signs of a terrible BJJ gym/instructor. Adam shares his experience owning a jiujitsu gym in Sydney, Australia, and how he helps his students by taking an individual approach to their learning to get the most out of their jiujitsu experience. To support the show, leave us a review and follow us on Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

Julian Walker has researched, written, and podcasted about cults and gurus, spiritual bypass and quantum woo in New Age circles extensively. He is also a cohost of the (amazing) Conspirituality Podcast. Today's episode is really important, and we discuss why certain groups (like BJJ, MMA and Yoga circles) are more into conspiracy theories (starting roughly at 4:46), the tendency for some people to make connections and see patterns where none exist (17:59), end of the world prophecies in conspiracy theories (48:08), and more. If you enjoyed this episode then please check out episode 291 with Derek Beres (https://www.grapplearts.com/cults-conspiracies-yoga-wellness-bjj-communities/), 297 with Mathew Remski (https://www.grapplearts.com/cults-prophecies-and-deprogramming-your-friend-with-matthew-remski/), and 325 with Ami Palmer (https://www.grapplearts.com/trust-propaganda-consipiracies/) And, as always, a review of this podcast on iTunes or Spotify would be SUPER appreciated Thanks Stephan Kesting

Drew Weatherhead joins the show to talk about his new journey after closing his school due to Covid. He also talks about BJJ in modern MMA, the impact removing belts from the art could have and he gives deep technical insight to the crucifix position!

James Crossley is a former bodybuilder, strongman, and Gladiator from ITV's "Gladiators" In this episode we talk about Jame start in bodybuilding as a youth, being scouted by ITV to join the hugely popular TV show: Gladiators, his career on the show, his subsequent career as a theatre actor, his competitive strongman career, historic stone lifting journey, yoga and much more.

On this episode of The Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined in studio by the 2018 Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Mahamed Aly. On this episode, Mahamed discusses his approach to grappling, how he structures seminars, getting into new hobbies, how he sees Jiu-Jitsu everywhere, getting worse to get better, ​an important lesson Mahamed learned from Henry Cejudo, maintaining the beginner's mindset, what it means to be a "fighter", how to develop a stronger mindset, how warming up properly can reduce fatigue at a tournament, the "loss" he felt after winning the World Championships, the importance of developing a routine and planning to accomplishing your goals, helpful habits (most important habits for Jiu-Jitsu), should a black belt be a better person, Mahamed's goals for life and jiu-jitsu , and thoughts on Jiu-Jitsu Traditions. You can follow Mahamed on social media @alybjj and check out his Youtube Channel One Way Jiu-Jitsu https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmsPEyL17gGhgsY4d1-co3g Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/31HEWoT and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to 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 Rebecca "Beans" Hughes! Rebecca is best known for her hit online BJJ coaching course, Camp Nebula. In this episode, Rebecca shares her tips for building a thriving career in Jiu-Jitsu, even if you're not a black belt or world champion. Check out Rebecca's coaching at Camp Nebula: [https://campnebula.com/](https://campnebula.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Idea Communism [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/)- Plus Minus Equals [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/)- Do What Works [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/)- Feedback Loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/)- Inertia [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia/)- Teach to Learn [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/)- Race to the Bottom [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/)- Respect People, Not Positions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/)- Curse of Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/) **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://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://premium.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/) Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/) 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)

In episode 335 of The Strenuous Life Podcast Stephan Kesting talks to cult expert, cult survivor and cult deprogrammer Joeseph Szimhart. We go into depth about QAnon, New Age cults, Theosophy, cult recruitment tactics, and people escape them. I think this is a fascinating and very topical conversation. Find out more about Joe at https://www.jszimhart.com/ And if you enjoyed this episode then please, a rating or review within the podcast platform of your choice would be super appreciated! Thank you, Stephan Kesting

Have you ever met your BJJ Hero? There is a good chance JT & Joey have and also have a ridiculous story about them. It's story time and the boys share a few of their best tales of brushes with Jiu-jitsu royalty. Chance encounters while travelling, competing and training in Brazil and America resulting never heard before stories. They get into Seminar experiences with world champions and what really makes the greatest fighters so incredible in the gym as well as in the UFC.

Davi Ramos joins the show to talk about BJJ for MMA, take downs for BJJ and MMA, his love for leg locks and striking styles he feels compliment Jiu-Jitsu well. He also talks about his most difficult rank in Jiu-Jitsu.

OG Black Belt James Clingerman (@james_clingerman) breaks down what it's like to run 9 different businesses including 2 schools. On top of his businesses he also is able to balance training, being a husband, and competing in Jiu-jitsu. Check out James' website: https://www.thefighthub.com/ Simplifying jiu-jitsu ebook: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/opt-in

Professor Miguel and Roye go into all the highs and lows of being a white belt. What will the process look like? Why should you take the first steps and make the biggest transition of all, from the couch to the mats. what does it take to "Tap In" and stay the course from White Belt to Black Belt

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These are the missing pieces of the puzzle, the small things that make a big difference to help your body heal. JT & Joey reveal and explain their own personal tips that help them get right and how this can benefit you. Some of these habits are similar while other practices are wildly different. If you are looking to leave no stone unturned to maximise getting your body and mind right for Jiu-jitsu, then this is the place to jump in.

Bernardo Faria joins the show to talk about managing training expectations, growing an academy, the fact that everyone thinks their BJJ sucks and balancing life with training. He also gives technical insight to the Over Under Pass and pressure passing!