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This week the guys talk about SEIZING THE DAY!! How can we take advantage of opportunities in life, on the mats, and in every passing moment.

Just the 3 OGs NickyRod, Damien, and Ethan chat about some wild stuff. 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=QUFFLUhqbHRuNEtJOFlaV3JxRTBtTC10ZXA2UXV6TDhId3xBQ3Jtc0ttb3BmdDRYRGpYcDZ2SW1vajVDUUlXdktfeXhva0k4NlFVaHNEYi1kZDNQTU84bGJVUlZRWVl5N3BtX1R4SGw4WmxKa0FnNjlaek8wcGFVZTlRbUlia0tZdFN4QVBENkZ2cUhDbEc0VDllZ3Q2SGp0WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fviolent__hippie..&v=g2VNk2-rLA4). Merch Store: [https://simplemanpod.coM](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa01pZ1FsTm5ZUElQclRBLXh6V0p6cC1jRV83QXxBQ3Jtc0ttTDFXQ2czckFMTTJSZ0tnUVJibmVIdC12cFo4Q0tQUEJpN0lvUXB2NmI3SHdDTWxseU1WRkRzLUdkdWJkVEpjTTJ4bTBwVjdrQm5DTVlReVJFdXQ4cllYTEtDVTNyS3lJbk9iaWJLUTBQZl93azdMcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsimplemanpod.coM%2F&v=g2VNk2-rLA4)

Gustavo Dantas joins the show to shed light on how Jiu-Jitsu can be used to impact the world in a positive way through social outreach programs. He describes the work he's done in the favelas of Brazil as well as struggling communities in the US!

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 ideas to improve your Jiu-Jitsu. Here are the ideas: 1. Learning to embrace failure in training. 2. Learning to play from bottom (for wrestlers) or top/takedowns (guard players). 3. Learning to enjoy drilling techniques. ​ 4. Not being worried about the outcome as much as the effort. 5. Learning how to train smart. 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

This week we're joined by James "300" Foster! James is a 3x black belt masters world champion, 4th degree black belt under Giva Santana, and the head coach at Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He's also a big boy! In this episode, James shares mental models and training strategies for larger grapplers. Follow James on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/james300foster/](https://www.instagram.com/james300foster/) Subscribe to James' YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@James300Foster](https://www.youtube.com/@James300Foster) Train with James: [http://fosterbjj.com/](http://fosterbjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Phases of Passing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/)- Layers of Guard [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/)- Train With Purpose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/)- Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/)- Dominant Angles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/) **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)

Join host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) and his long-time training partner and friend, Justin Kichler(@darcewing_duck), as they take a trip down memory lane and share stories from their teenage years of training and competing in BJJ all over the midwest in the early 2010s. From traveling the country to compete to trash talking kids' moms on Modern Warfare 2, this episode is filled with laughs and lessons. They also discuss how recommitting to BJJ, and how it can positively impact your life. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh(or get offended), or your money back! PLUS: Josh and Justin discuss the importance of strength and conditioning Get 50% OFF Anything at Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu ([https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/store](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/store)) with promo code "NEWSTUDIO"

Do you train at a traditional Jiu-Jitsu club? Or do you roll at an Academy with a modern take on BJJ? There is a conflict between what is considered a "Traditional" Martial Arts approach to teaching Jiu-Jitsu and what some may call Modern Bjj. If your preferred training style is different to your Academy's teaching philosophy you might find yourself caught up in some Gym Politics. 1.) Loyalty vs Flexibility 2.) Tradition vs Effectiveness 3.) Self Defence vs Modern BJJ 4.) Dictator vs Democracy 5.) Martial Arts vs Athletics There are Pros and Cons to both approaches but working out which one you are prepared to accept and work with is key to getting the most out of your Jiu-Jitsu journey.

The jiu-jitsu world was shaken recently when Jack Greener, severely injured in 2018 while sparring at a San Diego gym, was awarded $46,475,112 dollars by a jury. Rener Gracie testified for the plaintiff, and Clark Gracie testified for the defence. In this episode, I get together with Dan Lukeheart (Brea Jiu-Jitsu) and Alex Kask (Barrister and Solicitor) to discuss the specific technique that caused this injury (the 'Leo Viera Backtake'), training methods used in jiu-jitsu, who gets to set industry standards in jiu-jitsu, whether white belts should spar, and how teachers and club owners can protect themselves from being wiped out by similar lawsuits. More information about this lawsuit is available here... Developments in Martial Arts Practice Liability: Greener v. Del Mar Jiu Jitsu Club Rener Gracie's Deposition Video of the accident Take care of your training partners!! Stephan Kesting

Welcome to another hilarious episode of "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show" hosted by Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney), pretty much the most controversial man in BJJ! In this episode, Josh spills the beans on how **he beat a former (no gi) world champion** at the Nashville Open. The former world champ then tried to **start a fight with Josh**(seriously, we can't make this crap up) But, instead of resorting to violence, Josh and his friends defuse the situation with kindness and a prayer huddle... okay, that last part isn't totally true. Tune in to find out how Josh and the rest of the misfits handled this sticky situation. In addition to this crazy story, Josh also answers some Q&A's. He shares his experiences with racism at a restaurant, talks about changes he's made to his training this year, and even throws around the idea of trying every drug ever and training! Disclaimer: We do not recommend trying this at home, kids. there is a lot of sarcasm in this description and this episode. Nashville Open Middleweight Adult Finals: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar_gHLI6Xeo&list=RDCMUCuEclQFX1C12JpywNDNMHIg&index=1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar_gHLI6Xeo&list=RDCMUCuEclQFX1C12JpywNDNMHIg&index=1) But wait, there's even more! The popular Youtube Channel "Ursinho BJJ" dropped a match breakdown on the same day(drops 8:30 am Central Time) this episode aired: https://youtu.be/LV_KxoXARU0 If you're looking to up your jiu-jitsu game, make sure to check out [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/store](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/store). Use the promo code "NEWSTUDIO" and get 50% off any course in the entire store! What a steal! Don't miss out on this entertaining and informative episode of "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show." Hit that subscribe button, like, and share with your friends. Josh's Interview on ROL Radio: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hQE4aV6yJCBaXVSoJEb38?si=dsN_PMdcTP-0Jyu8gLRkSg](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hQE4aV6yJCBaXVSoJEb38?si=dsN_PMdcTP-0Jyu8gLRkSg) Kyle's Interview on ROL Radio: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tukFdOWhsKe07Y8bze19I?si=it58Ysb2TZ28CHKb2F_Etg](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tukFdOWhsKe07Y8bze19I?si=it58Ysb2TZ28CHKb2F_Etg)

1 waiting Premieres May 4, 2023 [THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLydp9Q5g6mCJMNcRlXmKaS7nnD2U-umIX)1 waiting • Premieres May 4, 2023 • THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST PlaylistBobby Sandhu is back! Here's his insertional - [https://app.athletesocean.com/courses...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbC1IZDFXdUh2UDNqZG1YTXJtd0I3QnM3OXhXUXxBQ3Jtc0trY05SallSNHY0WkRFTHlON0pZOGVacExoRi16dVVnVGc1N09FTjZKNWRpN2RFWTJXV3FobXNMUllsR19NczRld1o1T2dXY3B4cWFHTHo2c1ZlbDhnNUNJc1h0R25GZ3ZVZEhqekRfak92QklJT08ycw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.athletesocean.com%2Fcourses%2Fbobby-sandhu-breaking-legs-101%2F&v=KjeApfKxfHM) 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=QUFFLUhqa1NoUzRWczlYODZLRVNTR0Eyb3ltRlhfNjRzUXxBQ3Jtc0ttT0NjUUJsRUNBTTE4UWZUbklRR0dVSFZBRDYyNHJfRi1CX0RQWUotcEowZ0s1eVpEd2NWcUdIQjQ4dFVIcVZ1REpGWUlqMDdrenhYcnlQQ25kVGJzRi01XzJPS1Npb0xLdEdBR1hvdHgtcktqSjYwRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fviolent__hippie.&v=KjeApfKxfHM).. Merch Store: [https://simplemanpod.com/](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS1zYl9abjB0M0NjQWVITVAyM044Z3Y1d2kzd3xBQ3Jtc0treGhJa3ZWa0k5MlhPYi02cks2c2wtRndRN1pfUllIS20xQWE4M29kTlhrVnZtZEZkRDRIWUVhMVlFVnprMGJjTWxPZXB0bTF6d0FOWTd5ejJjOVV1bTZnNVJXZVUzdjZteWNDZDA3ay0ySWUzMjc4dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsimplemanpod.com%2F&v=KjeApfKxfHM)

Gustavo Dantas is a legendary member of the Fab 5 from Nova Uniao in the 90s. He reveals his deep history in Jiu-Jitsu, how competition BJJ has changed and the rise of Jose Aldo from poor BJJ practitioner to UFC Champion! He is the host of The BJJ Mental Coach podcast which talks with BJJ entrepreneurs on what makes them successful and the lessons they learned from their Jiu-Jitsu journey. His work focuses on mindset to help people perform on the mats, he is a gym owner and tournament director based in Arizona. He also founded JiuJitsu Tribe which is a charity that provides mats, uniforms, food and even places to live for underprivileged kids so they can get their lives on track. This is an awesome discussion full of insight and motivation for what it takes to be successful in business and Jiu-Jitsu. Find His Podcast here: [https://open.spotify.com/show/5UcNQna3heVvzgII1jYECa?si=9f4a864118564834](https://open.spotify.com/show/5UcNQna3heVvzgII1jYECa?si=9f4a864118564834) Find JiuJitsu Tribe here: [https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsutribe/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsutribe/?hl=en)

Do you practice Solo Drills at home? Doing Shrimps across the lounge room floor? Solo Drills are popular but do they actually improve your Jiu-Jitsu? The best BJJ practitioners in the world do not do Solo Drills, why? Because they are a SCAM! You are waisting time on a fad,.JT & Joey go deep on how this lie all began: - BJJ Imitation = BJJ Masturbation- Ginastica Natural & Pilates- Capoeira, Rugby & Combat- How Solo Drills Evolved?- Marketing & Time Wasting If you struggle for time, don't waste your precious energy on Solo Drills. Joey provides some history and context as to how Solo Drills came into existence and the evolution of movement flow, while JT drops the smouldering real talk you know you needed to hear.

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ black belt, Blacksmith, and contestant from the Netflix survival show "Outlast," Justin Court. Justin joins the podcast to discuss the concept of the Netflix show, "Outlast," what it was like surviving in Alaska for over a month on limited resources, the desire to go on a survival show, the parallels between Jiu-Jitsu and survival training, the fundamentals of trapping and tracking in the outdoors, the importance of studying the psychology of interpersonal relationships, the book that helped Justin the most while surviving in Alaska, the three essentials for surviving in the outdoors, staying loyal in difficult circumstances, when to lead and when to follow, how Justin prepared himself to go through freezing cold water while on the show, how being on the show changed or benefitted him, the stress inoculation from BJJ, his first meal and struggles with eating after leaving the show, the difficulty with integrating into normal life, and how life has changed since being on a reality show. Follow Justin on Instagram @jcourt003_ 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 Mike Mahaffey! In addition to being "the Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu guy," Mike is a black belt under Chris Haueter. In this episode, Mike shares how all of us (especially us older grapplers) can reduce our risk of injury while remaining effective at Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Mike on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjj/](https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjj/) Listen to Mike's prior appearance on BJJMM: [https://bjj.plus/191](https://bjj.plus/191) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Short-Term / Long-Term Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/)- Stress and Recovery [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/)- Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/)- Prioritize Longevity [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/)- Table Selection [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/)- Limb Coiling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/)- Myopia [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/)- Tipping Points [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/)- Growth From Discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/)- Economy of Motion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/)- Theory of Alignment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/)- Win Conditions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/)- Constraints-Led Approach [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/) **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://in](https://instagram.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)

The One Chip Challenge Episode is Finally Here!!! 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...

Have you ever been in a street fight? Been beat up or robbed before? As teenagers JT & Joey had both experienced being bashed by gangs of older teens. They open up about 2 very different experiences of violence by multiple attackers. They discuss taking a beating, being robbed and how it felt. The trauma of these situations eventually proved to help build the character of both the Bulletproof boys and galvanised them to train martial arts and learn how to defend themselves.