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Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the Simple Men welcome #5 ranked 185lbs UFC fighter, Brendan Allen to Austin, TX. Join the guys as they discuss Allen's origin story, previous fights, and potential upcoming fights!Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast @simplemanmartialarts@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjj@b_allen185@allywolskiMerchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANMASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 Welcome Brendan Allen00:02:01 What Sets the UFC Apart?00:04:45 Brendan Allen vs RdR00:06:40 He Doesn't Train Year Round??00:07:30 Brendan's Origin Story00:09:39 Camp & Family00:11:30 Hunting & Fishing00:12:34 The Chosen One 00:15:00 Our Partners00:15:14 The Belt Changes Things00:16:30 Trolls on the Internet00:18:51 Bouncing Back00:23:07 Making RdR Quit00:29:40 Off Season Routine00:33:25 Eating Out00:34:36 Cars00:44:41 Snowboarding00:45:20 Ethan's Competing00:46:09 All In00:49:14 Outro00:50:54 Damien & NickyRod Bicker00:51:15 Bye

This week, we're joined by Todd Richards! Todd is a black belt under the great Keith Owen, who tragically passed away in 2022. In this episode, Todd shares his experience building atop and evolving an existing curriculum, sharing stories from how a group of Keith Owen's black belts took over gym instruction following his passing. Find Todd online at Flow Frame Jiu-Jitsu: [https://flowframejiujitsu.com](https://flowframejiujitsu.com/) Train with Todd at Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Meridian, Idaho: [https://teamrhinoidaho.com](https://teamrhinoidaho.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining)- Labeling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling)- Goodhart's Law [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law)- Invariants [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants)- Third Place [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

This special is a rapid-fire AMA where I answer your questions on jiu-jitsu, coaching, competing, gym ownership, family life, burnout, bad ideas, good albums, worse warm-ups, and everything in between. From how to suck less as a white belt, to training 2–3x a week, to biggest failures, future goals, and what actually matters after the medals fade.Some answers are tactical. Some are honest. A few are probably controversial.All of them are real.Hit play, start the year smarter, and take one idea into training this week. [Sign up for ISAJJx](https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isucksportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/ The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp Champion’s Stay Present: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suckFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) Episode 182: Scott Burr – Lessons from the Mat & Future Classics In this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we sit down with 3rd-degree Black Belt, author, and philosopher of the mats, Scott Burr. Scott is the co-author of the highly acclaimed book Lessons from the Mat (with Benjamin Chen), which explores the 12 martial arts principles that translate directly into business and life success. But Scott’s work behind the scenes of Jiu-Jitsu literature goes even deeper. We dive into: - Writing with Legends: Scott shares insights into his current high-profile book projects with two of the most iconic figures in the art: Rickson Gracie and "Dirty Dozen" member Chris Haueter. - Worth Defending: We revisit his collaboration with Richard Bresler, the man widely considered the first student of BJJ in America. - The Creative Process: How do you capture the "invisible" concepts of Rickson or the unique, artistic philosophy of Haueter and put them into words? Whether you are a white belt just starting or a black belt looking for deeper conceptual understanding, Scott’s perspective on the history and future of BJJ is invaluable. Instagram handles: @enclavejiujitsu @scottburrauthor Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! [Academy Safe - Join or Donate now](https://academysafe.org/) [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com/?aff=17) - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop/) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD [FightTape.us](https://www.fighttape.us/) - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), and [X](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [milton@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:milton@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.

This week, we're joined again by Nick Volpe from Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu! In this episode, Nick breaks down a very holiday-relevant technique: the gift wrap! Follow Nick on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/darkbeardojo](https://instagram.com/darkbeardojo) Train with Nick at Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu in Staten Island, NY: [https://darkbearjiujitsu.com](https://darkbearjiujitsu.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Crossing the Center [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center)- Priit's 45° Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule)- 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)- Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare)- Probabilistic Thinking [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

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Christmas is here Again! So that means it's time for a visit with everyone's favorite Jiu-Jitsu Uncle, "Bionic" Rob Handshy(@bionic_bjj)! Today on Rob's agenda: AJJ propaganda TRT Annoying things about Josh Enjoy this wide ranging Christmas Special with everyone's favorite Jiu Jitsu Uncle. ISAJJ Experience Sign Up: [https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo](https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: [https://www.dsgear.com/](https://www.dsgear.com/) The Competitor’s Journey: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp) Champion’s Stay Present: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp) Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) Follow the show on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

Kurt joins us for the final episode of 2025! We talk about the potential alien craft near Earth, conspiracy theories, and how AI consistently fools Kurt on Instagram. Kurt also takes questions from the listeners and spreads Christmas cheer.

This week, we're joined by Nick Salles! Nick is a black belt under Mikey Musumeci and co-founder of Movement Art Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Nick discusses **epistemic humility:** a scientific philosophy reminding us that our knowledge is always incomplete. Topics include: democratic learning environments, creating conditions for exploration, constraints-led training, recoverable vs. unrecoverable errors, gym culture, and the limits of AI in skill acquisition. Follow Nick on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thatnicksalles](https://www.instagram.com/thatnicksalles) Train with Nick at Movement Art Jiu-Jitsu in Warminster, PA: [https://www.movementart.online](https://www.movementart.online) Learn online with Nick at Movement Art Online: [https://movementartonline.com](https://movementartonline.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Silver Bullet Fallacy [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy)- Growth From Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort)- Zone of Proximal Development [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-proximal-development](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-proximal-development)- Reframing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing)- Self-Organization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization)- Recoverable vs. Unrecoverable Errors [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/recoverable-vs-unrecoverable-errors](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/recoverable-vs-unrecoverable-errors)- Discipline Equals Freedom [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom)- Effortful Retrieval [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Savannah and Dustin have a conversation where she shares her journey getting into BJJ. Women face unique challenges when it comes to BJJ. What is it like being married to your coach? What is like learning to coach in front of parents?? Savannah is a huge part of makes Bearclan such an amazing academy. 0:00 - I will NEVER train 1:50 - Fear of embarrassment and trying new things 3:00 - How she was forced into her first class 3:42 - How long before you enjoyed it? 5:33 - Benefits?? 6:45 - Now I SUCK?? 8:50 - Osteoporosis and holding your bladder 10:00 - Compare yourself to your own progress 11:00 - Friendships, success, pride in your family 12:12 - Doing hard things improve your ability in other areas 14:34 - Being married to your coach (Enneagram 8 and 2) 16:04 - "Walk around!" 17:45 - What Savannah is still avoiding 19:47 - We get to do this together! 20:20 - Any injuries? #bjj #juijitsu #grappling #bjjwomen #empowerment #competition #selfdefense

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) This week we are honored to sit down with two leaders who are bridging the gap between the mats and the thin blue line: Sgt. Wade Powers and Major John Bailey of the Gwinnett County Police Department. In this deep-dive conversation, we explore the "how" behind the headlines. Wade and John share the journey of successfully launching a Jiu-Jitsu program within a major police department, detailing the hurdles and the wins of getting a BJJ-based curriculum approved. We discuss their unique roles as coaches, both within the police academy for new recruits and on the continuing education side for veteran officers. Whether you are interested in the evolution of defensive tactics, the mindset required to lead a department-wide training shift, or how BJJ is literally changing the face of law enforcement safety, this episode is a must-listen. Instagram handles: @jcb.blessed @wadepowers85 Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! [Academy Safe - Join or Donate now](https://academysafe.org/) [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com/?aff=17) - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop/) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD [FightTape.us](https://www.fighttape.us/) - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), and [X](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [milton@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:milton@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.

Josh Peters and Stephan Kesting look at the evolution of effective teaching methods, school culture, risk, cross-training, and why you want your students to become better than you in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Josh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joshcpmma/ and check out his school in the Maryland area at https://combatprinciplesmma.com/ And if you want concrete examples of how training in BJJ creates the skills to deal with the rest of life check out my best-selling book, Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic, available anywhere you get physical, digital and audio books and also here: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/. That journey wouldn't have been possible without my jiu-jitsu training, and there were lessons I learned on that trip that inform my life to this day.

Lis Clay joins the show to talk about her epic run at the 2025 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're joined by Thomas and Phillip Barreiro! They're both Division 1 wrestlers and multi-time Canadian national champions, plus the operators of Good Mind Grappling: an organization using wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu to address youth trauma. In this episode, Thomas and Phillip break down their "lazy wrestling" framework. They explain how effective stand-up grappling doesn’t require explosiveness, but instead relies on frames, hand fighting, pressure, and positional control. This episode reframes wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu athletes seeking safer, more sustainable ways to stay on top and dictate the match. Support Good Mind Grappling: [https://goodmindgrappling.com](https://goodmindgrappling.com) Follow Good Mind Grappling on social: [https://facebook.com/goodmindgrappling](https://facebook.com/goodmindgrappling) [https://instagram.com/goodmindgrappling](https://instagram.com/goodmindgrappling) Join the Lazy Wrestling mailing list: [https://lazywrestling.com](https://lazywrestling.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Inside Channel Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control)- Controlling the Distance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance)- Core Mechanics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics)- Grips Dictate Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position)- Opening Salvos [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos)- Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

The Fighting Matters crew is joined by Shaun Benson from The Boys to talk about about the show and how it relates to the state of the world right now. Along the way we explore the blurring of lines between credible information and disinformation, the rise of Fascism, and the real bad guy responsible for evil in both The Boys and the real world. Follow Shaun on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunybenso and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shaunmbenson/

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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) This week on the Jiu-Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we spice things up as we welcome Brandon Whitman, the co-founder of Moo-Jitsu Craft Spices! Brandon joins us for a fantastic conversation that explores the surprising intersection of grappling and gourmet flavor. We dive into his personal journey, from stepping onto the mats and discovering the world of Jiu-Jitsu, to how that passion ultimately inspired him and his family to launch a very unique spice company. Hear how the "craft spice" idea was born and get the inside story on the clever, BJJ-themed names they chose for their various blends. It's an episode proving that sometimes, the best business ideas come directly from your deepest passion! Instagram handle: @moo.jitsu Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! [Academy Safe - Join or Donate now](https://academysafe.org/) [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com/?aff=17) - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop/) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD [FightTape.us](https://www.fighttape.us/) - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), and [X](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [milton@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:milton@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.

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This week, we're joined by Jesse Phillips! Jesse is a BJJ black belt under Brian Johnson and the head coach at Gentle Giant Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Jesse explores burnout in martial arts and real life, often caused by the crushing weight of personal expectations that we place upon ourselves. Follow Jesse on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/gentlegiantjiujitsu](https://www.instagram.com/gentlegiantjiujitsu) Train with Jesse at Gentle Giant Jiu-Jitsu in Seattle, WA: [https://www.gg-jj.com](https://www.gg-jj.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Survivorship Bias [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias)- Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition)- Compartmentalization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization)- Keep Your Identity Small [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small)- Stress and Recovery [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

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