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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.

The belly down armbar can be tricky to finish when they grip their leg. From the course "Belly Down Armbar" on SUBMETA.io https://submeta.io/@lachlangiles/courses/belly-down-armbar

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)

Our team took first place by a large margin (175pts to 2nd place 117pts) at the last Flow Sub Only 7. I couldn't be prouder of the dedication, training, and resilience demonstrated by our team. Everyone at Bearclan whether they competed or just showed up and helped get everyone ready demonstrated what it means to be part of Bearclan. 0:00 - Intro highlights and recap 1:05 - Match footage 1:55 - Submission only thoughts 2:36 - Dante double gold 3:15 - Callum shifting for submission attacks 5:06 - Coach getting after it, Gold and Silver 7:01- Dom hits the Buggy choke and more highlights 9:37 - Jessey "the Bone Collector" Cloutier double Gold

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of **probabilistic thinking:** viewing Jiu-Jitsu as a game of probabilities where your goal is to create (and maintain) the greatest possible chance of success. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro) ⬆️ **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) ⚠️**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)

Aprender a abrir a guarda com segurança e passar a guarda aberta com precisão é o que separa quem só “sobrevive” no topo de quem realmente domina a luta. Nesse vídeo eu te mostro, passo a passo, as melhores formas de quebrar a estrutura da guarda, neutralizar as pegadas do oponente e avançar com pressão — sem dar espaços e sem correr riscos desnecessários. Com esses ajustes, você vai conseguir passar mais, cansar menos e manter o controle do começo ao fim. 🥋🔥 📌 Quer elevar teu Jiu Jitsu? • Treine comigo nas aulas coletivas ou particulares (no seu tempo, do seu jeito). • Assine meus conteúdos exclusivos no Instagram por apenas R$19,90/mês e tenha acesso às aulas completas. Se inscreve no canal, deixa o like e comenta qual passagem você quer aprender no próximo vídeo! #jiujitsu #bjj #jiujitsucaruaru #caruaru

Se você sofre na meia guarda e sente que nunca consegue raspar ou repor a tempo, esse vídeo é pra você. Mostro passo a passo como transformar a “meia guarda sofrência” em uma posição eficiente: raspagens seguras, reposições rápidas e os ajustes que realmente fazem diferença. Com esses detalhes, você vai parar de ficar preso por baixo e começar a usar a meia guarda a seu favor — tanto no treino quanto na competição. 🥋🔥 📌 Quer elevar teu Jiu Jitsu? • Treine comigo nas aulas coletivas ou particulares (no seu tempo, do seu jeito). • Assine meus conteúdos exclusivos no Instagram por apenas R$19,90/mês e tenha acesso às aulas completas. Se inscreve no canal, deixa o like e comenta qual posição da meia guarda você quer aprender no próximo vídeo! #jiujitsu #bjj #jiujitsucaruaru #caruaru

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Oli and Steve from Precision Boxing and MMA discuss three pieces of essential footwork for striking. Both Oli and Steve teach Poughkeepsie boxing classes multiple times a week at Precision Boxing and MMA; the Hudson Valleys premiere mixed martial arts academy.

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the idea of **learning modalities.**The old concept of "learning styles" has been debunked; here's what we use instead. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro) ⬆️ **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) ⚠️**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)

In this episode of State of the Meta, Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles takes center stage as Drew breaks down ONE Fight Night 38’s generational clash. He explores each legend’s style, career arc, and signature weapons (from Marcelo’s pressure, wrestle-ups, and guillotines to Giles’ K-guard leg-lock traps), while examining age narratives, meta trends, and realistic paths to victory for both icons. This free bonus episode is from Drew Foster's excellent **State of the Meta** podcast, exclusively available on [BJJ Mental Models Premium](https://bjjmentalmodels.com)! Watch Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles on ONE Fight Night 38: [https://www.onefc.com/events/onefightnight38](https://www.onefc.com/events/onefightnight38) **Resources discussed in this episode:**Longform Marcelo Garcia game breakdown: [https://youtu.be/GzLx2PgI9zw](https://youtu.be/GzLx2PgI9zw) Marcelo Garcia comeback match: [https://youtu.be/jPQdaNkx3ps](https://youtu.be/jPQdaNkx3ps) Lachlan Giles' famous ADCC run: [https://youtu.be/KoPxgjLbJmA](https://youtu.be/KoPxgjLbJmA) Lachlan Giles breaking down Marcelo Garcia passing: [https://youtu.be/bbjdRwWiQgk](https://youtu.be/bbjdRwWiQgk) Lachlan Giles highlights: [https://youtu.be/o_qsoJeroNg](https://youtu.be/o_qsoJeroNg) Marcelo Garcia highlights: [https://youtu.be/PkgR767YgFk](https://youtu.be/PkgR767YgFk) **Need more Drew Foster?** Follow Drew Foster on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce](https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce)Listen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast: [https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/](https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/) Check out Drew's contributions on Reddit: [https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/](https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/) Get Drew's instructionals: [http://darcedynamics.com/](http://darcedynamics.com/)[](https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/)⬆️ **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) ⚠️**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)

drills make skills. the philosophy of drilling and it's benefits #bjj #jiujitsu

Catch wrestling was a brutal method for settling disputes on the American Frontier as well as one of the largest, most respected spectator sports prior to the modern era. In this episode Val Childs - who has been training in catch wrestling since he was 5 - takes us on a tour through the historical roots of catch, the modern catch competition circuit, and the training methods that can be adopted to make any combat athlete much more effective. Incidentally, catch wrestling has had a significant impact on my own development. For example it has had a strong influence on my submission game as you can see in something like the Kimura Roadmap. https://www.grapplearts.com/kimura. Follow Val Childs on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cc_catchwrestling or check out his school in San Antonio, Texas at https://combatcitysa.com/

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This week, we're joined by BJJ and Judo black belt, Dr. Chris Round! Chris is the Executive Director at Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs). In this episode, Chris explains the helpful gripfighting scorecard from his Tactical Grip Fighting system. Follow Chris on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/chris__circle](https://www.instagram.com/chris__circle) Learn about Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs): [https://www.martialartsforsocialgood.org](https://www.martialartsforsocialgood.org) Get Chris' instructional, Tactical Grip Fighting: [https://tacticalgripfighting.com](https://tacticalgripfighting.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Grips Dictate Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position)- Core Mechanics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics)- Goodhart’s Law [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law)- Theory of Alignment [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment)- Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare)- Dominant Angles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles)- Kinetic Chains [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains)- Countergripping [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/countergripping](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/countergripping)- Inside Channel Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control)- Crossing the Center [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center) ⬆️ **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)

Te mostro passo a passo a entrada, a transição pro gancho, os ângulos certos pra desequilibrar e a sequência completa de raspagens que funciona tanto no treino quanto na competição. 🥋🔥 Com esses detalhes, você vai conseguir raspar com muito mais controle, precisão e pressão — sem depender de força. 📌 quer elevar teu jiu jitsu? • treine comigo nas aulas coletivas ou particulares (no seu ritmo). • assine meus conteúdos exclusivos no instagram por apenas r$19,90/mês e tenha acesso às aulas completas. Se inscreve no canal, deixa o like e comenta qual raspagem você quer aprender no próximo vídeo! #jiujitsu #bjj #guardalaco #jiujitsunogi #jiujitsulifestyle #jiujitsubr #jiujitsufeminino #nogi #brazilianjiujitsu #drill #drillbjj #raspagem #alliancecaruaru #oss

Great game to keep it fun but also develop skills for top player and bottom player. Top player has to get into a dominant position and grab the pearl (ball). It helps top player to focus on using their grips and getting more control of the legs in order to pass bottom player’s guard and finding dominant position. Also it helps them to “fight” more often bottom player’s arms. Bottom player has to protect the “pearl” at all costs. That helps bottom player to develop a more dynamic guard retention since they have to use their legs much more than their arm because they’re holding the pearl. It also helps bottom player to create a more consistent inside position with their arm since they’re holding the “pearl” onto their chest, which also helps them not over extend their arms becoming too vulnerable. Game easily introduced to our Minne Grappler Program. 3 to 7 year old. #bjj #hus #husa #independentplay #jiujitsu #kidsclasses #lakenokomis #martialarts #mendotaheights #minnehahafalls #kidsjiujitsu #twincities #saintpaulmn #haus021 #haus021us #martialartsforkids #jiujitsufamily #familyactivities #motorskills #funtime #bjj #selfdefense #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu #saintpaul #minnegrappler #motorskills #mendotaheightsmn #twincities #lakenokomis #independentplay #hus #husa #kidsclasses #antibullying