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You can drill berimbolos ’til your hips explode, but if your corner can’t guide a match you’ll still walk home with participation pics. In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I(@thejoshmckinney) flip the camera to the coach’s side: how to build a battle-ready team, run chaos-free tournament days, and yell the right words when everything’s on the line. Inside you’ll get: - Pre-tourney prep: rule-set hacks, positional sparring that actually matters, and the “Hail-Mary” plan every squad needs. - Individual dialing-in: managing nerves with ISAJJ breathing, stopping dumb weight cuts, and scouting that first opponent. - Game-day systems: team HQ setups, synchronized warm-ups, match-time tracking, and why assistant coaches are your secret weapon. - Live-match coaching: one-voice recognition, “next-fight” cueing (underhook, keep ’em flat!), time awareness, and a stealth code-word for stalling. - Post-match debriefs: 15-second fix-it notes between rounds and big-picture goals that keep momentum rolling long after the medals. - Whether you’re a seasoned professor or the blue belt who drew the short straw to coach Saturday, this blueprint will help your athletes compete calmer, smarter, and—most importantly—win more matches. 👉 Subscribe for weekly BJJ deep-dives, mindset tricks, and the occasional hot take that gets us uninvited from group chats. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) [BJJ Mental Models](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck) [Kicksite FREE 30 Day Trial](https://kicksite.com/josh-mckinney/) [Datsusara](https://www.dsgear.com/) 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” [Master ANY Position](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/6) in 6 Weeks Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck) (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Join the[Gi Gazette](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG) Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

Another BMT combo for the week at Grappling Mastery

It started as an April Fool's joke and then morphed into a BEAST of a book complete with 967 illustrations called "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Ultimate Illustrated Guidebook". In episode 424 I chat with renowned BJJ black belt, illustrator and designer Seymour Yang (better known as Meerkatsu) and his partner in crime Graham Barlow (the creator of the Tai Chi Notebook) about the core techniques of BJJ, modern vs traditional jiu-jitsu, and the process of bringing a new book into the world. Check out the book here: https://www.meerkatsu.com/product/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-the-ultimate-illustrated-guidebook/ Cheers, Stephan P.S. And while we're on the topic of books check out Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic. While this isn't a BJJ book specifically, it does contain many of the lessons I learned about endurance, perseverance, and grit on the toughest expedition of my life. Available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss the importance of **controlled breathing** when sparring. Managing your breath effectively creates a positive ripple effect in your Jiu-Jitsu performance by reducing anxiety, avoiding adrenaline dumping, and concealing your emotional state from your opponent. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro) **Resources mentioned in this episode:** Mini Ep. 55: Staying Loose [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/17206785-mini-ep-55-staying-loose](https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/17206785-mini-ep-55-staying-loose) **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)

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We aim to facilitate your introduction to Jiu Jitsu, ensuring that each class is an enjoyable experience for you. Our beginner classes are designed to establish a solid foundation, setting the stage for seamless progression to the next modules.

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Cameron Shayne. Cameron pioneered the phrase and concept of Mixed Movement Arts in 2001 by combining the combat arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts together with Yoga, Crawling Patterns, Mobility, Calisthenics, and Cognitive Studies into a single black belt system known as Budokon. Cameron also holds black belts in Olympic style Taekwondo (5th Degree), Yoshikai Karate (3rd Degree), and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Cameron joins the podcast to discuss how he started working with MLB team the Philadelphia Phillies, how his mobility work is used for muscle activation and training, the difference between an athlete and a non-athlete, how to age athletically, why acting like a hobbyist leads to injury, his unique take on Gi vs No-Gi training, and how to work with Cameron. 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

Estrangulamentos: Do Básico ao Avançado é uma série de técnicas de Jiu-Jitsu apresentada pelo professor Henrique Camilo. Nela, ele demonstra detalhes e ajustes que costuma utilizar em seus treinos e competições. Em caso de dúvidas ou sugestões, entre em contato conosco pelo Instagram: @henriquecamilojj / @dasalagoasjiujitsu

Estrangulamentos: Do Básico ao Avançado é uma série de técnicas de Jiu-Jitsu apresentada pelo professor Henrique Camilo. Nela, ele demonstra detalhes e ajustes que costuma utilizar em seus treinos e competições. Em caso de dúvidas ou sugestões, entre em contato conosco pelo Instagram: @henriquecamilojj / @dasalagoasjiujitsu

Estrangulamentos: Do Básico ao Avançado é uma série de técnicas de Jiu-Jitsu apresentada pelo professor Henrique Camilo. Nela, ele demonstra detalhes e ajustes que costuma utilizar em seus treinos e competições. Em caso de dúvidas ou sugestões, entre em contato conosco pelo Instagram: @henriquecamilojj / @dasalagoasjiujitsu

Estrangulamentos: Do Básico ao Avançado é uma série de técnicas de Jiu-Jitsu apresentada pelo professor Henrique Camilo. Nela, ele demonstra detalhes e ajustes que costuma utilizar em seus treinos e competições. Em caso de dúvidas ou sugestões, entre em contato conosco pelo Instagram: @henriquecamilojj / @dasalagoasjiujitsu

Estrangulamentos: Do Básico ao Avançado é uma série de técnicas de Jiu-Jitsu apresentada pelo professor Henrique Camilo. Nela, ele demonstra detalhes e ajustes que costuma utilizar em seus treinos e competições. Em caso de dúvidas ou sugestões, entre em contato conosco pelo Instagram: @henriquecamilojj / @dasalagoasjiujitsu

Estrangulamentos: Do Básico ao Avançado é uma série de técnicas de Jiu-Jitsu apresentada pelo professor Henrique Camilo. Nela, ele demonstra detalhes e ajustes que costuma utilizar em seus treinos e competições. Em caso de dúvidas ou sugestões, entre em contato conosco pelo Instagram: @henriquecamilojj / @dasalagoasjiujitsu

Estrangulamentos: Do Básico ao Avançado é uma série de técnicas de Jiu-Jitsu apresentada pelo professor Henrique Camilo. Nela, ele demonstra detalhes e ajustes que costuma utilizar em seus treinos e competições. Em caso de dúvidas ou sugestões, entre em contato conosco pelo Instagram: @henriquecamilojj / @dasalagoasjiujitsu