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THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep.74 The Simple Men Are Finally Back!

The Simple Man Podcast is back and ready to GET SIMPLIFIED all over again! Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Nicky Rods Instructionals: [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/d.](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xZOHlmaVFDYlNaVTZkLWtVa2UyelQ5dlJid3xBQ3Jtc0tsWXUtNEI2eEZ6aEI5bVVLTUxKek5RT1BTWTNOSEZVei0taWU5cldSdURsd2YySDMyUE5WODNiblRDQ0ZENTdlbFVqa29pUjJYbkJwcHNlbHlaNFZaQmhfMGwxNjNVUktRUUVpUGJqb25LTVFNRURwNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbjjfanatics.com%2Fcollections%2Fd.&v=O97RQELyjLc). . Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. 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May 23, 2024 · 1:45:42 · Listen
Mini Ep. 3: Structure

Mini Ep. 3: Structure

BJJ Mental Models

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of **structure!**Structure means the ability to effectively utilize your limbs. This episode builds on the last two mini-episodes about **base** and **posture.** Further study: BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment [https://bjj.plus/1](https://bjj.plus/1) BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki [https://bjj.plus/50](https://bjj.plus/50) 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)

May 23, 2024 · 8:49 · Listen
#271 Wanna Know a SECRET BLACK BELT STRATEGY? | All of the Best Grapplers Understand This Concept

Your Middle School Wrestling Coach, Your Favorite Black Belt, and the 2013 Baltimore Ravens all have one thing important thing in common. Their identity(and offense) was built around their unbreakable defense (and willingness to take no risks). Today host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) explores how having an offense based mindset can lead to a point of diminishing return in your jiu jitsu ability. As we dive deep into defense it's uses, and how to increase your defense almost over night. Enjoy today's wild episode of ISAJJ bound to change the way you view your jiu jitsu. FREE Copy of[⁠The 3 Lenses⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3) Join[⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck)(April 1st Release of The Trinity of Guard Passing): Join the[Gi Gazette](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG) [⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask) for the show Follow the show on[⁠ Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow) [⁠Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel⁠](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney)

May 23, 2024 · 59:05 · Listen
Aula Introdutória - Iniciantes

Aula Introdutória - Iniciantes

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Mogi das Cruzes

O jiu jitsu é mais que um esporte, é um estilo de vida e queremos compartilhar isso com você. Junta-se a nós para uma experiência de vida inesquecível.

May 22, 2024 · Watch

A Beginner's Guide to Leg Locks

Bulletproof For BJJ

Episode 335: Are you new to the leg lock game? Have you ever been hit with a foot lock and didn't know the defence? More and more BJJ folks are learning and rolling with leg and foot locks at White Belt and Blue Belt and if you are. not prepared you will be caught lacking! JT & Joey break down where is the best place to start for both foot and knee attacks and how the mechanics of these particular submissions is similar to other techniques you already know and have practiced. Don't just panic tap next time someone grabs your foot, get around the basics of attack and defence to understand what makes these techniques effective. Let us know in the comments when you started learning leg locks and if you think its suitable for White and Blue Belts? Get all the juicy details on everything BJJ - Tap,Nap and Snap! The Newsletter for grapplers [https://www.tapnapandsnap.com/?utm_source=BPYouTube](https://www.tapnapandsnap.com/?utm_source=BPYouTube) Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 [https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof](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](https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals)

May 22, 2024 · 29:12 · Listen

Episode 334: Do you have a dedicated Competition Training Class at your Gym? Preparing for BJJ comps requires next level intensity to help simulate the big energy required to compete. Joey & JT discuss what you need to do to boost your rolls to be really prepared. Do you have tight ankles and find it hinders your ability to get low and shoot in to take people down. Ankle mobility can be the unlock to help improve your wrestling game and the boys unpack 3 key tips that will get you right. Fix Your Ankles: [https://youtu.be/kreL20zs_HY?si=x8P1aT7A9a3Q_6t3](https://youtu.be/kreL20zs_HY?si=x8P1aT7A9a3Q_6t3) Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: [https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register](https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register) Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 [https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof](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](https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals)

May 21, 2024 · 16:34 · Listen

This week we're joined by Dr. Jooyoung Lee! Jooyoung is a BJJ black belt, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, and an accredited expert in the sociological study of violence. In this episode, Jooyoung discusses the science behind "pulling the trigger" when grappling, how to be more aggressive in the moment, and how to avoid becoming flustered in the face of your opponent's aggression. Follow Jooyoung on social media: [https://www.instagram.com/joojitsulee](https://www.instagram.com/joojitsulee) [https://www.threads.net/@joojitsulee](https://www.threads.net/@joojitsulee) Jooyoung's website: [https://www.jooyoungkimlee.com/](https://www.jooyoungkimlee.com/) Resources discussed in this episode: Blowin’ Up: Rap Dreams in South Central, by Dr. Jooyoung Lee [https://amzn.to/3yz0QO2](https://amzn.to/3yz0QO2) Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory, by Randall Collins [https://amzn.to/3wGWtQw](https://amzn.to/3wGWtQw) BJJMM Ep. 275: The Roadhouse Choke, feat. Rob Biernacki [https://bjj.plus/275](https://bjj.plus/275) Body & Soul: Notebooks of an Apprentice Boxer, by Loïc Wacquant [https://amzn.to/4bqCPY6](https://amzn.to/4bqCPY6) Ways of the Hand, by David Sudnow [https://amzn.to/3ynFKCd](https://amzn.to/3ynFKCd) The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin [https://amzn.to/4bKlk4G](https://amzn.to/4bKlk4G) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/)- Law of Contrast [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/)- Building Your Triggers [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/)- Visualization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/)- Making Smaller Circles [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/)- Survival Mode [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survival-mode/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survival-mode/)- Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/) **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://fac](https://facebook.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)

May 20, 2024 · 1:01:50 · Listen
Mini Ep. 2: Posture

Mini Ep. 2: Posture

BJJ Mental Models

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of **posture!**Let's talk about what posture means in the context of Jiu-Jitsu, why it's so important, and how managing posture improves both your defense and offense. This episode builds on last week's mini-episode about **base.** Further study: BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment [https://bjj.plus/1](https://bjj.plus/1) BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki [https://bjj.plus/50](https://bjj.plus/50) 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)

May 16, 2024 · 9:41 · Listen

Episode 332: Have you got Injury One-itis? Got that first big BJJ injury that you are struggling to deal with. When major injury strikes, it can really take over your life- but what can we do to get over this? A major part of getting through the process of rehabbing an Injury is not Catastrophising the situation: making it seem worse then it actually is. JT & Joey examine where you need to start, you must find out the nature of your injury and exactly how bad is it? Next step is having a rehab plan to get you back on the mats. This is a great opportunity to learn some new coping methods and develop some systems to deal with injury so the next time it does occur its a much easier process and you bounce back faster! Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial: [https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register](https://bulletproofforbjj.com/register) Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 [https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof](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](https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivals)

May 15, 2024 · 20:23 · Listen
BJJ Fanatics 620: Malachy Friedman

BJJ Fanatics 620: Malachy Friedman

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Malachy Friedman returns to discuss some of the common misinterpretations regarding what effective training is. He also explains how some of his injuries actually made him better on the mats. He also talks in depth about the student/teacher relationship

May 13, 2024 · 2:04:45 · Listen
Episode 311 - Amanda Leve

Amanda Leve is a Jiu-Jitsu black Belt, multiple-time ADCC Trials winner, and former professional MMA fighter. Amanda joins the podcast to discuss how a medical condition abruptly stopped her MMA career and how this encouraged her to dive back into grappling competition, how Amanda got started BJJ, how Amanda developed a passion for MMA, developing a different perspective on practice, how working with a mindset coach helped athletic performance, the importance of a warm up, Amanda's experience competing against Gabi Garcia, Amanda's tournament prep, dealing with competition anxiety, the importance of posture to show confidence, how to build cardio for grappling, recovery for, how to know when you need to take time off from training, Amanda's favorite takedown and submission, and the most influential person in her martial arts career. 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

May 13, 2024 · 1:13:51 · Listen

This week we're joined by Beatrice Jin! Beatrice is a coach at Kogaion Academy in Virginia, an outstanding brown belt professional competitor, and the operator of America's longest-running women's open mat. In this episode, Beatrice explains how unaggressive grapplers can shed that passive mindset, "stop being nice," and weaponize the strategic meanness needed to excel at high-level Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Beatrice on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/berimbozo](https://www.instagram.com/berimbozo) Follow Kogaion Academy on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kogaion_academy](https://www.instagram.com/kogaion_academy) Check out Beatrice's matches on FloGrappling: [https://www.flograppling.com/search?q=beatrice%20jin](https://www.flograppling.com/search?q=beatrice%20jin) Buy Beatrice's awesome stickers: [https://buttscooterjiujitsu.com/](https://buttscooterjiujitsu.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Body Tethering [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/)- Momentum [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/)- Curse of Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/)- You Are What You Train [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/)- Abundance Mindset [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/)- Respect Your Opponent [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/)- Ulysses Contracts [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/) **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)

May 13, 2024 · 1:05:22 · Listen

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