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Ever wondered how toe flexibility could be the game-changer in your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu performance? Find out how to prevent toe strain and elevate your footwork as we delve into listener Roger from Rockville's questions. We'll share practical tips to 10x your toe and foot mobility, alongside some personal experiences about the consequences of inflexible calf muscles leading to severe mat burn. Plus, discover the benefits of using active toes. We also fire back at Dr. Mike for his disdain for the Turkish Get Up. Join us for the ultimate QNA for BJJ experience. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Fix your sore and swollen fingers today! For 20% OFF Use Discount code: BULLETPROOF20 http://thegripphysio.com/ Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

In this week's mini-episode we discuss **crank mechanics!** Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck). We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets. Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics: Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics](https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics) Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics](https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics) Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics](https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics) Read up on the different types of chokes: [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/) 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)

Very low risk techniques, with a high reward. Perfect techniques to start with at the white belt level in Jiu Jitsu. This video breaks the Pendulum sweep from closed guard to the mount position. PaleGreenco.com: https://palegreenco.com BJJ DRAWSTRINGS!! #bjjj #jits #jiujitsu #jiujitsubeginner #whitebelt #bjjwhitebelt #closedguard #backtake #lowrisk #highreward #gi #nogi #wrestling #brazilianjiujitsu #americanjiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #adcc #cji #rafamendes #raphaelmendes #rafaelmendes #mendesbrothers #rafa #bjj #jits #jiujitsu #lifting #body #bodytypes #bodytype #kibbebodytypes #average #giant #lanky #long #longandlanky #longandshort #small #short #tall #delariva #bolo #berimbolo #backtake #turtleguard #bjj #jiujitsu #mma #brazilianjiujitsu #ufc #grappling #bjjlifestyle #muaythai #boxing #kickboxing #martialarts #wrestling #jiujitsulifestyle #fitness #life #oss #judo #nogi #bjjlife #training #fight #bjjgirls #selfdefense #karate #artesuave #blackbelt #ibjjf #gym #fighter #training #sport #brazilianjiujitsu #adcc #cji #aoj #artofjiujitsu #artesuave #art #basic #basicjiujitsu #basictechnique #pendulum

Imagine transforming your athletic performance just by changing the way you breathe. Join us on the Bulletproof for BJJ podcast as we welcome breathwork expert Brian Lai, also known as Primal Breathwork. As a jiu-jitsu brown belt, Brian shares his profound insights on how dysfunctional breathing can affect every aspect of a grappler's life, from athletic performance to sleep and cognition. Discover the five-gear system for breathing and actionable drills specifically designed for grapplers, and learn how dietary and chewing habits since the Industrial Age have influenced our breathing and jaw development. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Fix your sore and swollen fingers today! For 20% OFF Use Discount code: BULLETPROOF20 http://thegripphysio.com/ Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

The best 3 mount escapes. Use them in conjunction to get out of ANY mount. #bjj #brazilianjiujitsulifestyle #bjjlife #bjjlifestyle #jits #jiujitsu #mount #mountescape #escape #submission #position #positionoversubmission #gi #nogi

Take your training partner to greater heights when they drive their weight into you!

Setting up the armbar from a closed guard

Simple omoplata set up

Is your upper body strength holding you back on the mats? Get ready to unlock the secrets to building a bigger, stronger upper body tailored for Jiu Jitsu or just because you want to get swole! In this episode of the Bulletproof for BJJ podcast, JT and Joey explore the rapid gains beginners can achieve thanks to neurological and physical adaptations. Drawing parallels between the early successes in Jiu Jitsu and those in strength training, they provide a straightforward roadmap for exercises and training frequencies. Discover how critical nutrition is in supporting your muscle-building goals and how to optimize everything for maximum growth. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Fix your sore and swollen fingers today! For 20% OFF Use Discount code: BULLETPROOF20 http://thegripphysio.com/ Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

This week we're joined by Josh Vogel! Alongside his wife Angie, Josh is a co-founder and head instructor at The Jiu Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia. In this episode, Josh emphasizes the importance of structured class curriculums and a project-based focus, where students develop their skills through specific, measurable 90-day projects targeting various techniques. Follow Josh on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogel](https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogel) [https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany](https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany) Train with Josh at The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Old City PA: [https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/](https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/) Buy 90 Day Project Based Jiu Jitsu by Josh Vogel on BJJ Fanatics: [https://bjjfanatics.com/products/90-day-project-based-jiu-jitsu-by-josh-vogel](https://bjjfanatics.com/products/90-day-project-based-jiu-jitsu-by-josh-vogel) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Mnemonics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/)- Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/)- Funneling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/)- Diminishing Returns [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/diminishing-returns/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/diminishing-returns/)- Keep it Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/)- Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/)- Planning Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/)- The Map Is Not the Territory [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/)- Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/)- Deliberate Practice [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/) **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/) ⚠️**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)

Entrenamiento de derribos. Proyecciones y control del oponente. Si quieres comenzar a entrenar con nosotros pásate por nuestra escuela en la calle Pradales 39 Madrid o envía un correo a info@institutodeartesmarciales.com www.institutodeartesmarciales.com

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss **compression choke mechanics!** Compression chokes involve squeezing your opponent's chest so tightly that their lungs can't expand to take in air. They're a bit silly and not high-percentage, but they're still worth knowing about so you don't wind up on the wrong end of someone else's compression choke highlight reel. Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics: Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics](https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics) Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics](https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics) Read up on the different types of chokes: [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/) 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)

Os dejamos un vídeo con un ejercicio específico de pasar la guardia al oponente. Pasar la guardia es pasar las piernas del oponente y asentar una posición de control del mismo. Si estás interesado en aprender Jiu Jitsu BJJ nos puedes encontrar en el el IAM, Instituto de Artes Marciales calle Pradales,39 Madrid info@institutodeartesmarciales.com @IAMinstituto

Leg Drag Seminar taught by 6x world champion and HOF member Rafael Mendes during the 2024 IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Con event. - https://www.artofjiujitsu.com https://www.instagram.com/artofjiujitsu

How have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belts, particularly the blue belt, evolved over the years? Join us as we tackle this intriguing question and explore the remarkable advancements in skill level, training methods, and coaching that have transformed the sport. From the mid-2000s to today, we reflect on the increased dedication of practitioners, the wealth of instructional content available, and the higher expectations that now define every belt level. We brush over balancing life and jiu jitsu, and how you may have to pick a route between Gi and No Gi. And talk about the trails and tribulations of becoming ADVANCED. Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register Fix your sore and swollen fingers today! For 20% OFF Use Discount code: BULLETPROOF20 http://thegripphysio.com/ Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof Parry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20 https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals

Chewy and Eugene discuss dealing with "Seminar Snipers" and also some ideas on how to slow down a roll. Chewy discusses dealing with seminar participants that go really hard during the rolling rounds, how to slow down a roll at a seminar, setting an intention at a seminar, the biggest breakthrough in Chewy's BJJ, declining a roll with a training partner, how to roll with less intensity, and how physical trauma can impact how you roll in BJJ. 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

For our 300th episode, there's only one guest that'll do: 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. In this episode, James shares how teachers who are also active competitors can balance those two priorities, and even synergize them. 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) Listen to James' podcast, Nerdy Mewzings: [https://www.nerdymewzings.com/podcast](https://www.nerdymewzings.com/podcast) Train with James at Foster BJJ: [http://fosterbjj.com/](http://fosterbjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Training Handicaps [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/)- You Are What You Train [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/)- Plus, Minus, Equals [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/)- Law of Contrast [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/) **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)

In this week's mini-episode we discuss **air choke mechanics!** Air chokes involve cutting off your opponent's ability to breathe by either compressing their trachea ("windpipe") or covering their mouth. Air chokes often don't act as quickly as blood chokes, but there are ways to speed them up by triggering the gag reflex. We also talk about why air chokes are legitimate techniques and should not be thought of as "dirty." Listen to our prior mini-episode on blood choke mechanics: [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics](https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics) Read up on the different types of chokes: [https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/](https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/) 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)

Ramsey Dewey is an MMA coach now based in Shanghai, China. I really enjoyed our conversation which included... - How wearing headgear in sparring actually makes things WORSE for your brain - His controversey with Master Wong - Why China could take over MMA - What self defense 'experts' get wrong - What happens to martial arts that don't spar - Ramsey's experience on The Ultimate Self Defense Championship Check out Ramsey's very popular Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@RamseyDewey Find out more about the FREE Grapplearts BJJ Master App at https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp And please check out my brand new book, *Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic,*available on Amazon and all other online book retailers https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612 Thank you, Stephan Kesting

Silverfox is back! In this episode we discuss injury prevention, selecting your rolls, being mindful of training partners and using the armbar to its full potential! He also talks about the importance of instructors having the ability to read the room.

This week we're joined again by Adam Medlock! Adam is a Braulio Estima black belt and a lead educator from the UK. In this episode, Adam discusses the challenges of student assessment, or how Jiu-Jitsu coaches can measure student progress and the effectiveness of the curriculum. Key points include the introduction of the TLA cycle (Teaching, Learning, and Assessment) and the concept of cumulative disfluency, alongside a critique of one-size-fits-all curricula and seminar-style teaching. **Resources discussed in this episode:** Inside the Black Box: Assessment for Learning in the Classroom, by Paul Black et al. [https://bit.ly/4dUdqqG](https://bit.ly/4dUdqqG) Inside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment, by Dylan Wiliam & Paul Black [https://kappanonline.org/inside-the-black-box-raising-standards-through-classroom-assessment/](https://kappanonline.org/inside-the-black-box-raising-standards-through-classroom-assessment/) Kolb's Cycle of Reflective Practice — University of Hull [https://libguides.hull.ac.uk/reflectivewriting/kolb](https://libguides.hull.ac.uk/reflectivewriting/kolb) Teach Like a Champion, by Doug Lemov [https://teachlikeachampion.org/books/](https://teachlikeachampion.org/books/) The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin [https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning](https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Cognitive Load [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/)- Goodhart's Law [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/)- Feedback Loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/)- Teach to Learn [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/)- Psychological Safety [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/)- Making Smaller Circles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/) **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: ⚠️**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 week's mini-episode we discuss **blood choke mechanics!** This is the concept behind all chokes we'd classify as "carotid restraints," where compression on the carotid arteries cuts off blood flow to the brain. We'll discuss the simple "triangle around the head" concept that helps tighten all blood chokes including rear naked chokes, collar chokes, triangle chokes, and head and arm chokes. 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)