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We spent a large portion of our Sunday Session on 8.24.25 working on mastering head and arm attacks. After some neutral sparring to get warmed up, we moved into games centered around controlling the front headlock position and finding ways to submit an opponent with head and arm variations. I was particularly impressed with High Noon's Nate Marsh and Silverback's Cam Hurd for their excellent feel from this position. They have both worked hard over the years to build high submission skill from the head and arm position. Building skill in this area has been particularly fruitful for both athletes as it perfectly complements the front headlock skills gained from many years wrestling at the high school and collegiate levels. As usual, we worked hard, had fun, and got a little bit better. ⚔️

Continuing from our previous video, we discuss wrestling out of the crucifix position if an opponent chooses to simply move to the top position to counter our escape.

During one of our recent Sunday Sessions we discussed a few options to escape the crucifix position. Be sure to check out part two as well!

Beatrice Jin shares the competition strategies that have allowed her to become the American National adult black belt middleweight champion and one of the top ranked black belts in the world. From guard pulls to sweeps to takedowns to pin escapes to conditioning to KO grips to structuring open mats so that they become a competitive advantage for you, Beatrice doesn't hold anything back. If you compete, or if you're thinking about competing, this is a must-listen. Follow Beatrice on Instagram at @berimbozo and her incredibly successful women's open mat program at @dmvwomensbjj. Or train with her at [Kogaion Academy](https://www.kogaionacademy.com/) in Arlington, VA.

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On this episode of the podcast, we share some of the best moments from the podcast. In this edition, we dive into a recap of the "Rules For Jiu-Jitsu" series. We discuss the following rules: - BJJ is a marathon (Episode 160: Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 1) - Be an anti-martial artist (Episode 164: Rules For Jiu-Jitsu 2) - Grips First (Episode 166: Rules for Jiu-Jitsu 3) Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. 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://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

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In this week's mini-episode, we discuss **center of gravity:** your body's "tipping point" of balance. Your center of gravity is around 56% of the way up your body (around your pelvis) when standing upright, but moves as your body moves. Understanding your center of gravity is key to preventing it from being used against you. With practice, your center of gravity can even be a weapon. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro) **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/) ⚠️**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)

Jiu-Jitsu isn’t supposed to be complicated — so why do most people make it harder than it has to be? In this episode of *The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show*, I(thejoshmckinney) sit down with Henry Akins(@henryakinsbjj) and Michael Zenga(@michaelzenga) to break down the most powerful “old school” concepts. We talk: mount vs. back, the forgotten power of the cross-collar choke, and how legends like Rickson, Roger, and Gordon *all built their games the same simple way.* We laugh, tell stories of Henry Abusing us, and dive deep into the micro-details that turn basic moves into black-belt weapons. If you’re ready to stop overcomplicating your jiu-jitsu and start winning with less, this episode is for you. ✅ **What You’ll Learn:** - Why mount > back (and why most people get it backwards)- The cross-collar choke secrets even black belts miss- Why Half Guard Doesn't Exist- Why “mastering less” is the real key to mastery- How breathing and body positioning change everything [Henrys Cross Collar Course](https://www.hiddenjiujitsu.com/crosscollarchokesmasteryseminar) [Henry's Takedown Course](https://www.hiddenjiujitsu.com/unstoppableclinchingandtakedowns) [Henry's Fanatics Courses](https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/henry-akins?srsltid=AfmBOop5c9DjHLJcxJetgSkXxC39vUO9Zivnixz2CoWO2B1rplkCtiuR&list=1) Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [sportshygiene.com](http://sportshygiene.com) Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: [https://www.dsgear.com/](https://www.dsgear.com/) Master ANY Position in 6 Weeks: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6) Join ISAJJ PRO(ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place): [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck)

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the "Pareto Principle," also known as this "80-20 Rule." We discuss the idea of 20% of your BJJ techniques accounting for 80% of your success in grappling. We discuss if the "80-20 Rule" could be a trap and make your game too limited, how to identify what needs to change and how to get out of a rut, when the best time is to reflect on your training session, changing your idea of success during training, actions vs outcomes, and why to become "outcome independent." Check out Chewy's book here: https://www.chewjitsutraining.com/survivebook Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. 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://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

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