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Can you imagine training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without suffering from nagging back pain afterward? In this episode, we uncover the secrets to understanding and managing back discomfort, even when there is no significant structural damage. By breaking down the physical demands of guard retention, we reveal how activities like pulling your knees to your chest and prolonged sitting can lead to tightened hip flexors and subsequent lower back pain. With this knowledge, you can better address and alleviate the discomfort that comes with your BJJ practice. JT and Joey unlock the secrets to fixing your back pain caused by the sport we care so deeply for. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider! Mandy is a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete competing at purple belt out of SOUL FIGHTERS Martial Arts in Allen, Texas. Mandy just underwent surgery for chronic bursitis in her elbow, and in this week's episode, Mandy shares her experience working around injury in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include the challenges of training through injuries, distinguishing between manageable injuries and those requiring full rest, maintaining mental sharpness and motivation during recovery, and the public perception athletes face regarding injury-related decisions. Follow Mandy on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider](https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Prioritize Longevity [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/)- Timeframe Paradox [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/)- Mental Gatekeeping [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/)- Visualization [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/)- Defensive Thinking [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/)- Stress and Recovery [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/)- Training Handicaps [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/](http://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/)- Self-Competition [http://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](http://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)

This Manifest shows the Culture and Legacy of Alliance Jiu Jitsu.

Is gi jiu-jitsu the pinnacle of martial arts, or does no-gi hold the crown in modern grappling? Join us as we explore this contentious debate with Joseph Worthington and JT Tenasti, who bring their expertise and passion to the discussion. We dive into the evolution of training practices and celebrate jiu-jitsu legends like Marcelo Garcia and Gordon Ryan. Whether you're a steadfast supporter of the gi or a no-gi enthusiast, you'll gain valuable insights on how each style uniquely shapes the sport and contributes to the future of jiu-jitsu. In our conversation, we spotlight the distinct paths to proficiency that gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu offer. Journey through the meticulous and detailed world of gi training with JT, who extols its virtues in building a solid foundation and enhancing one's technical repertoire. On the flip side, Joseph champions the dynamic and fast-paced no-gi environment, emphasizing its appeal to younger, athletic practitioners and those seeking a quicker route to competence. From the slow, intricate mastery of gi to the explosive rise of no-gi prodigies like Nicky Rod, we cover the spectrum of experiences and benefits each path offers. Finally, we delve into the broader implications of gi vs. no-gi within the martial arts community. Discover the traditional structure and disciplined approach of gi jiu-jitsu, which fosters values beyond mere technique. Contrast this with the sport-centric, mainstream appeal of no-gi, which promises greater professional opportunities and adaptability. Our episode culminates in a thoughtful discussion on the long-term sustainability and growth potential of both styles. As always, we're grateful for our dedicated listeners—your support propels us forward, and we can't wait to share these engaging conversations with you.

What's the Dumbest Phrase You've Ever Heard on the Mats? Welcome to a no-nonsense episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," where we tackle some of the most cringe-worthy lies and excuses that BJJ practitioners tell themselves (and each other) on the mat. From the infamous "Let’s roll light" to the classic "I got screwed by the ref," we’re diving deep into the excuses, the delusions, and the downright silly things that people say to justify a bad roll, a tough loss, or a bruised ego. In this episode, you'll learn why these excuses hold you back, how to avoid falling into these mental traps, and the truth behind what really matters in your BJJ journey. Whether you're a seasoned black belt or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights that will help you improve your mindset, focus on what really counts, and keep your progress on track. Don't miss out on the laughs, the lessons, and the brutal honesty that every grappler needs to hear. If you've ever heard (or said) these lines on the mat, this episode is for you. Hit that subscribe button and let’s roll! FREE Copy of[⁠The 3 Lenses⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3) Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck)(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the[Gi Gazette](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG) [⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask) for the show Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

Have you heard of Adele Fornarino? She is shaping up to be Australia's first ever ADCC Champion! In this very honest chat JT goes deep with Adele on all things, competition, training and the ADCC. She came to BJJ early in life at the age of 10 years old. It was a total accident! From what it took to become a competitor, coming up as feather weight girl and just wanting to punch on! Her competitive spirit has taken her to the top of the World Championship podium and she reveals the hard decisions she has had to make to become 1 of the Best in the world. She also opens up about what it is like to travel and train as a jiu-jitsu professional and just what it takes to make that dream a reality. From being the smallest person on the mat to dealing with pressure of big matches Adele shares her mental approach to BJJ and staying focused. JT and Bulletproof for BJJ has programmed Adele's Strength and Conditioning program in her lead up to the ADCC and she let's us all know that she is coming for the Gold with Big Daddy Energy! Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

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Travis Stevens returns to talk about the current state of American Judo, his thoughts on BJJ athletes crossing over to Judo competition and the pros and cons of tradition in martial arts. He also talks about mindset and assessing your skills honestly.

Are you always getting smashed when you roll? No matter how hard you you try you always get crushed. There are definite reasons why your training partners maybe going harder on you than others that you are simply unaware of. The social dynamics of BJJ can often lead to you experiencing rough rolls and potential injury. So what can you do to stop getting smashed? The key is identifying the root cause of the problem. Joey received a question from the audience about how to deal with this difficult situation. Are you the problem? Is your training partner the problem? Is your gym culture the problem? The boys talk through 4 likely reason as to why you are on the tough end of the rolling scale and how you can over come them to have a better JiuJitsu life. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

This week we're joined again 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 one of the most difficult — but sometimes essential — decisions that many grapplers will face during their journey: the decision to leave their gym. Follow David on social: [https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099](https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099) [https://www.threads.net/@dfm.2099](https://www.threads.net/@dfm.2099) David's website: [https://dfm2099.me/](https://dfm2099.me/) Support David via DawnBreakers BJJ: [https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/](https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Prevention Over Cure [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/)- Loss Aversion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/)- Cognitive Dissonance [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/)- Keep it Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/)- Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/) **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)

Andre Farnell - Boxing debut

The boys are BACK with Clay Hawood from Broken Anvil Jiu-Jitsu! Great grappling banter, jokes, and all the other idiotic ridiculous antics you expect from your all-time favorite Jiu-Jitsu show!

O maior e melhor espaço de Jiu jitsu da Zona Norte, 3 tatames, mais de 300 metros quadrados de tatame, espaço total de 600 m², somos em 8 professores, turmas separadas por idade a partir dos 4 anos. Iniciante, intermediário e avançado. Sistema de avaliação. Tudo isso com todo o carinho e qualidade da maior equipe do Estado de São Paulo. Você da Casa verde, limão, Santana e dos bairros próximos, venha nos conhecer. Será uma honra ter você no nosso DOJO

Today, I share 10 incredibly useful BJJ hacks I've learned over 16 years of training bjj. Learn to avoid being the "Stinky gi guy," find out why most instructionals suck, and then sink your teeth into my favorite bjj recipe hack, we've got practical tips to help you suck less at Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, these hacks will elevate your game. Don't miss out on these essential insights! FREE Copy of[⁠The 3 Lenses⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3) Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck)(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join the[Gi Gazette](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG) [⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask) for the show Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

What other BJJ related podcasts do you listen to? Our great friend and fellow Strength coach Charles Allan Price hailing from the UK gives the boys props. If you are interested check out Charles and his partner in crime Eoghan O'Flanagan as they go deep on all things BJJ. https://open.spotify.com/show/2De9SELCYMGnJapEIPWTAm?si=c157ab592b68494d If you are a bigger frame human do you consider how much you squash your fellow training partners? Our friend Maria is getting good quickly but is concerned about rolling rough with smaller less competitive training partners and not sure how to approach it. Soon to be father of 2, our guy Chris is about to have a new baby and not sure how he can get his training in. He has limited options but doesn't know how to choose which classes he should do and how to fit it in. Staying consistent on the mats when you have a newborn is a juggle and JT & Joey give some good tips on how to get through this challenging time. Fix your sore and swollen fingers today! For 20% OFF Use Discount code: BULLETPROOF20 http://thegripphysio.com/ Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

TJ graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1999 with a degree in Behavioral Sciences. Over the next several years he attended NATO's premier fighter pilot training course, EURO-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) and became an F-16 fighter pilot. He served overseas in Korea and deployed to Iraq as a combat flight lead, and was recognized as the Hill Air Force Base Flight Lead of the Year in 2005. Later he served as an instructor and evaluator pilot at ENJJPT, overseeing student training and managing several operational components of the program. During that time he also earned an MBA from Texas A&M - Commerce. He retired after more than 20 years of service in 2019. TJ is also a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and the Vice President of the "We Defy Foundation." On this episode, TJ discusses his time in the military as a fighter pilot, what he enjoyed most about being a fighter pilot, why he started Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of Jiu-Jitsu and a community for military veterans, how he got involved with the "We Defy Foundation," the importance of research to assist with funding, the mission of the "We Defy Foundation," how "We Defy" has impacted the lives of military veterans, learning how to deal with failure through Jiu-Jitsu, and how stopping competing can improve your Jiu-Jitsu. Learn more about the "We Defy Foundation" here: https://wedefyfoundation.org/ 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. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Do you struggle with confidence in your BJJ? Train really hard but still feel like you suck at Jiu-Jitsu? If you are not confident in your BJJ abilities you are not alone. But it is often when you feel like you are failing the most that you are actually growing and developing the most. But if you quit at this time then you never truly realize your potential. JT & Joey unpack the difference between confidence and Arrogance and why it's important for you to celebrate the small wins on the mat. The discussion gets deep as they talk, faith, spirituality overcoming personal crisis. They also go deeper on how feeling challenged or overwhelmed is an essential part of the Jiu-Jitsu process. Then the conversation takes a strange but different turn for the better. These 3 Tips will surprise you but definitely help steer you toward being more confident to your BJJ journey that you will get there... wherever there is. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

I just did a 19-day solo canoe trip in the Canadian Arctic, and here are the 3 big lessons I learned! If you want to see photos and a day-by-day description of the trip please go here: https://essentialwilderness.com/lost-in-the-barrens-a-solo-canoe-trip-on-a-remote-arctic-river/ Order my book "Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic" at the following places: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/perseverance-stephan-kesting/1145682384 Indigo/Chapters: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/perseverance-life-and-death-in-the-subarctic/9781639368617.html If you'd like to subscribe to audio-only form this podcast please find it at the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NTGdrtMZv8JcxpUBcdREx Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strenuous-life-podcast-stephan-kesting-grapplearts/id320705565?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stephan-kesting/grapplearts-radio-podcast Cheers, Stephan Kesting