Technique

(Explicit Language) In today's show JT & Joey breakdown the 2 pillars of the Program: Strength and Mobility. The bulletproof brothers go deep on the importance why being stronger will save you and how improving your mobility will reduce your pain and improve your BJJ.

In today's show JT & Joey discuss in depth how strength will not only save your Jiu-jitsu career but also help you bounce back when Injury strikes. In this discussion giving real world examples and cautionary tales to give insight so you can stay on the Jiu-jitsu path, strong happy and healthy.

Michael Zenga joins the show to talk about switching from boxing to Judo and BJJ, starting BJJ Fanatics and the growth of the company. He also gives advice for heavyweights and he provides deep, technical insight on how to make the perfect pizza!

This is it: the ultimate onboarding package for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jeff Shaw, co-owner of Bellingham BJJ and host of Dirty White Belt Radio, joins us to tell absolute beginners what they need to know about Jiu-Jitsu. If you're looking to start BJJ, or you're introducing someone to BJJ, play this episode. Topics discussed in this episode: - How to introduce the brand new student to Jiu-Jitsu- What to look for in a gym/instructor- How to identify red flags with a gym/instructor- How to onboard new students- Critical concepts for beginners- Techniques vs. concepts- How BJJ is different from other martial arts- How John Danaher pronounces "rodeo"- How to talk about butts. Buttocks? Bum? Ass? Hindquarters?- How to avoid alienating students- The most effective pro wrestling finishers in BJJ- BJJ etiquette: dos and don'ts **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Principles Over Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/)- Controlled Breathing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/)- Form to Leave Form [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/)- Theory of Alignment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment/)- Making Smaller Circles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/)- Prevention Over Cure [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/)- Marginal Gains [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/)- Train With Purpose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/) **IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.** In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here: [https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/) 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/) Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.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)

High guard armbar when someone stands up from closed guard. This works well with muscle sweeps and high guard sweeps.

Jr. Combatives Readiness Test Base Battle Tackle the Giant Crazy Legs Crocodile Control Guard Monster Snake/Shark Bite Spiderkid Bulldozer Crazy Horse

Part 3 of our BJJ Basics series tackles the battle between using the guard to attack, or passing the guard to achieve a dominant pin. In Jiu-Jitsu competition, passing the guard earns 3 points.

Today I chat with Dan "TrumpetDan" Lukeheart from Brea Jiu-Jitsu in Orange County about the steps he's taken to keep his school open in a responsible manner during the Covid-19 pandemic, how to improve your BJJ skills during a training layoff, and how to win more matches in tournaments. Check out Dan's school at http://breajiujitsu.com/ The video form of this conversation is available on Youtube at https://youtu.be/JHvGYM0HWmU As always, please share this episode with someone you think would benefit from it! Thanks so much, Stephan Kesting

Clinch is a very important part of Muay Thai, and on this video I will show you how to practice clinch on your own, all you will need is a resistance band and a heavy bag (punching bag). Which can be a helpful tip to keep us going during this time without our training partners. Vieira Martial Arts► https://www.instagram.com/vieira_martialarts/ Coach Jose Vieira► https://www.instagram.com/jose_teamvieira/

Armlock from knee on Belly

Part 2 of our intro to Brazilian jiu-jitsu series tackles takedowns in BJJ.  A takedown earns 2 points in Jiu-Jitsu competition

Your health is like a credit card.. You can definitely put things onto your credit card once in a while. You can even use a credit card to help bridge the gap when you're short on funds. But sooner or later you need to pay it off. But if you keep on making withdrawals against your card without ever putting money back into it then you're going to end up in serious trouble. Your health is the same way. You can't borrow against it indefinitely. If you keep asking your body to push hard without giving it the time and support to recover then things are eventually going to go catastrophically wrong. After beating the crap out of your body you need to balance the books by giving it the opportunity to recover. Hard training without quality recovery is a recipe for disaster, so recovery is a skill you need to master as well. Article format of this episode is here: https://www.grapplearts.com/the-balance-between-stress-and-recovery/ Cheers, Stephan Kesting P.S. Sign up for my newsletter because it's the best, most informative email newsletter about training out there! https://www.grapplearts.com/newsletter

Video series on the basics of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Part 1 tackles the traditional approach to Jiu-Jitsu of - - Takedown - Pass the Legs - Achieve Pin - Submit Opponent

Vinny Magalhaes joins the show to talk about technical imbalances, developing a dangerous guard, coaching styles, how MMA impacted his Jiu-Jitsu and how he became a highly respected MMA coach. He also talks about Taco Bell, reptiles and a fear of heights.

On muay thai holding the pads using the right technique is very important to avoid injuries for you and for your athlete. In this video I will go through the basics of punches, body shot, kicks, knees, teap and elbow. Vieira Martial Arts►https://www.instagram.com/vieira_martialarts/ Coach Jose Vieira► https://www.instagram.com/jose_teamvieira/ John Brennan► https://www.instagram.com/jb__90 /

The next test for online students is going to cover: - the Americana from mount - the arm bar from when our opponent defends the Americana - the arm bar from mount when our opponent tried to push us off - the arm bar from the guard Things to remember about the Americana: - use 2-on-1 and your weight to anchor their top side arm to the ground - you want their elbow belt at least 90 degrees with their hand pointing up in the same direction as the top of their head - when we drag their wrists back towards our knee, we want to keep the wrist on the ground the whole time. A paintbrush doesn’t paint unless it stays on the paper! Things to remember on the arm bar: - Our leg on the side of the arm we are attacking is the one that goes over the head. This is called the cross face leg. - once we get our cross face leg over, we pull our heel back to trap the head between our upper and lower leg - our body should be up against the back of their arm - we want to hold our opponents wrist tight to our back shoulder/chest with the thumb side facing up - our hips will push up through the back (point) of the elbow in order to stretch it the wrong way

This week, Steve and Matt dive into knee on belly and break down the position using the mental models we discuss on the show. Uke's predictable responses from knee on belly: - Getting to their side - either turning toward or away from you- Attacking your feet- Getting their foot on your hip or inverting into a leg entanglement Critical control points for knee on belly: - Maintaining good foot position. No gaps between your shoelaces and their hip. Don't let them grab your legs, especially the free leg.- Keeping a lower squat, ideally an elbow-knee connection, to close access to your hip and leg.- Keeping their shoulders parallel to the floor. **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/)- Elbow Knee Connection [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/)- Center of Gravity [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/)- Surface Area (or Blading) [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/)- Critical Control Points [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/) **IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.** In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here: [https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?**Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/) 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/) Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.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)

Side control top

Knee on Belly

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Xande returns to discuss his new affiliation, when new students should begin rolling, academy ownership and restricting techniques by rank. He also gives deep technical insight to his Diamond Concept and how it applies to various positions on the mat!

Wrap your hands using the right technique is very important and can avoid injuries on your wrist and knuckles. On this video we show one of many ways to wrap your hands for gloves. Vieira Martial Arts►https://www.instagram.com/vieira_martialarts/ Coach Jose Vieira► https://www.instagram.com/jose_teamvieira/