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These two joined us around the same time last year and have always pushed each other to improve! This past weekend they both leveled up together and we all look forward to seeing their continued progress in our program. Though we compete as individuals, it takes a dedicated team to build each other up and overcome the challenges that lie ahead. Congrats Tanner & Everett!!! www.BCMA.info #homies #bjj #jiujitsu #youth #youthbjj #binghamton #bcmainfo #broomecounty #martialarts #selfdefense #friendship #camaraderie #journey #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teambalance

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. 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[2:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=165s) Harry Potter [3:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=205s) Ethan Gets a Note & Wild B Team Comment [6:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=390s) Bart Kwan & YouTube [10:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=634s) UFC 289 [11:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=715s) Kazakhstan vs B Team [15:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=922s) Kade Ruotolo vs Tommy Langaker [18:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=1080s) BJJ Close Outs [19:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=1185s) Slamming In BJJ [24:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=1457s) Hide & Seek / Manhunt [25:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=1542s) Up Coming Matches. 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[1:23:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=5005s) Damiens Brother [1:25:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=5148s) ADCC Invites? [1:27:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=5265s) Coming Back From Injury Too Early [1:31:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=5460s) Red Meat, Is It That Bad? & Bryan Johnson Reverse Aging [1:35:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=5700s) Ethans Dad & Being Healthy [1:38:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnxLOCHUzM&t=5900s) OUTRO

Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/). This week we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Law Enforcement Officer, pilot and gym owner Greg Lapin. Check out the episode and let us know what you think. Instagram handles: @greglapin @gunsandgisofficial @vidabjj Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Online Review for your business today [BioPro](https://bioproteintech.com/) - Get $30 OFF with Code: JJD [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.

Welcome to the second part of our 2 part listener mail extravaganza, where host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) dives into the remaining 20 listener questions about BJJ, his experiences, and his life. In this episode (#204 Josh Answers 20 Questions), Josh shares his go-to strategy for taking on larger opponents, reveals the craziest and funniest moments from Jiu-Jitsu classes, and discusses the unexpected ways Jiu-Jitsu has positively impacted his life beyond the gym. Get ready for laughter, insightful advice, and entertaining stories from the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The 3 Lenses Free Ebook: ⁠[https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3⁠)

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Join us as we dive into intense and gripping conversations with combat veterans and BJJ practitioners, Nick Sanders and Dan Shucart. **Please note that this episode contains explicit content, as Nick and Dan share graphic war stories and use the F word like it's going out of style**. We explore their experiences with life or death situations, the challenges of transitioning out of the army, and how Jiu Jitsu provided them with a path through camaraderie and shared struggle. Additionally, don't miss out on hilarious weight cutting stories that bend the rules. Join us for an insightful and captivating discussion! Star Spangled Spider Guard (HALF OFF): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/offers/g246NSNd?coupon_code=NEWSTUDIO The 3 Lenses ebook (FREE): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

Richie "Boogeyman" Martinez joins the show to talk about how creativity can have a big influence on Jiu-Jitsu and why keeping an open mind is very important. He also gives great insight on the Rubber Guard and explains how anyone can use it effectively!

On this episode of the Chewjitsu Podcast, we are joined by Amanda "Tubby" Alequin. Amanda is a Jiu-Jitsu back belt, high level competitor, and owner of "The People's Jiu-Jitsu" gym. Amanda discusses how she got the nickname "Tubby," what motivated her to lose weight, how to find your ideal weight, the importance of strength training, the specific weight training that Amanda utilizes, her favorite exercise for upper body and grip strength for BJJ, if training at a high pace ever caused a negative impact on her Jiu-Jitsu, the empowerment that comes with training Jiu-Jitsu, how to deal with being disrespected on the mats, Amanda's love for leg locks, how her BJJ game has evolved, prepping for a competition, her proudest accomplishment in Jiu-Jitsu, how teaching improved Amanda's Jiu-Jitsu, the pros and cons of having a significant other that trains Jiu-Jitsu, how Amanda raises chickens and grows a garden in a city, her favorite competition ruleset, and her thoughts on competing at "ONE Fight Night 12" on July 14th against Tammi Musumeci on Prime Video. Check out Amanda's gym, "The People's Jiu-Jitsu" https://thepeoplesjj.com/ and follow Amanda on Instagram @tubbybjj 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 by Steph Gaudreau! Steph is a popular strength coach, performance nutritionist, and Jiu-Jitsu athlete. In this episode, Steph shares her playbook on performance nutrition for "regular people:" those of us who train for fun and not as a profession. Follow Steph on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/steph_gaudreau/](https://www.instagram.com/steph_gaudreau/) Steph's website: [https://www.stephgaudreau.com/](https://www.stephgaudreau.com/) Listen to Steph on the Fuel Your Strength Podcast: [https://www.stephgaudreau.com/fuel-your-strength-podcast/](https://www.stephgaudreau.com/fuel-your-strength-podcast/) Resources discussed in this episode: Atomic Habits, by James Clear: [https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits](https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Feedback Loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/)- Scientific Method [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/)- Certainty Bias [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-bias/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-bias/) **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)

Do you train with Big Game Energy? Do you Push yourself to bring Intensity to your training? Whether you are lifting or rolling, working with greater intensity has hidden benefits that people are missing out on. For greater Muscle Gains, greater gas tank for rolling and better overall work capacity you must have planned phases of pushing yourself in the name breaking plateaus: 1.) Can you go hard all the Time? 2.) Intensity VS Endurance 3.) Mental Energy for Physical Power 4.) Quality over Quantity 5.) Don't Play By The Rules to Improve If you have never exposed yourself to a certain level of physical stress when you finally meet it- Game Over! By progressively pushing yourself outside your comfort zone in a structured way you increase your ability to perform under duress. This can only be done by brining a higher level of intensity!

Roye recently started reading **Breathe bt Rickson Gracie and is overwhelmed by the parallels between his philosophies and some of te ones at the academy. The guys go back to their roots and get into more jiu jitsu talk and how it relates to life. Miguel tells us all about his trip to Dallas for the ADCC Open and his struggles at a local quick stop. Enjoy the show and be sure to follow**

Fox & Tails is a game specially designed to help children to work on getting under and over grips whilst controlling their distance. This game also helps children develop the habit of never leaving their backs open. This game is perfect for parents who want to help their children further develop their BJJ fundamentals at home. A great family bonding game. Please be advised to allow ample space whilst playing this game at home. Move all items and furniture surrounding the play area to ensure the safety of you and your child.

Is Jiu-Jitsu your Therapy? The world is a better place after a good hard roll. There are so many layers as to why we become addicted to this crazy thing and why it is so unique. The connection between training partners, the shared struggles, the trust and the mutual understanding that people outside Jiu-Jitsu just don't understand. Deep Bonds are formed and the journey is a shared adventure, which is the antidote to modern societies isolation and lack of community. Mental health, anxiety and depression make us feel dislocated and alone. Office work, zoom calls, drowning in emails and bills it's hard to feel happy. You go to BJJ class, meet new people, strangle them, get pummelled and then go for a meal after. The connections you make help to balance the ups & downs life throws at you.

Old school vs new school, which is best? Is there a better one? Can the two coexist on and off the mats? This and so much more on this week's episode of Tapping In

A Huge event with the 2023 IBJJF World Championship! Many historical matches taking place: Jansen Gomes defeats Tainan Dalpra in a massive upset. A new Absolute king is crowned, Victor Hugo Taking double Gold! Big Shoutout to all the Bulletproof For BJJ sponsored athletes for their performances: Levi Jones Leary, Adele Fornarino, Nikki Loyd Griffiths, Lorna Lock, Arnav Kapoor and Kianoa Roberts. It appears there is a new celebrity BJJ coach in the world of MMA- Craig Jones. Is he the UFC's new Eddie Bravo??

"This is a tough one. My son, Kaiyu (@kaiyutio) just graduated in May from BU- and this July will mark the end of our 6 year run of training together, as he'll be entering med school @ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. Parents will always ask themselves- have I prepared my child with enough? As a dad, that thought never escapes me. My hope- - and fear- is whether he's developed the needed strength, courage, and wisdom- - and has he 'Got Fight'- for whatever challenges lie ahead? And so his journey begins... " - Coach Herman

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!

Have you heard the phrase "Don't use Strength, use Technique." There is an underlying philosophy in BJJ culture that being strong holds you back from learning Jiu-Jitsu technique, there is a type of strength shaming that goes on. We all know that being more athletic helps us when rolling but the idea that technique trumps strength has been overstated and the boys breakdown why: 1.) The Technique beats Strength Myth 2.) Why don't lightweights win the Absolute? 3.) Strength is the Technique Multiplier 4.) When a Cue becomes Dogma 5.) No Strength = No Options The idea that being strong holds you back in BJJ is not a helpful way to look at the game. Developing strength in parallel with learning BJJ technique is the ultimate way to get better on the mat.

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.