Technique

The traditional class structure of doing a warmup, learning a couple of new techniques, and followed by sparring is NOT an efficient way to learn jiu-jitsu. We can do much better if we use insights from research on coaching and learning. Today's guest is Cal MacDonald, a BJJ black belt and competitor who has dedicated himself to developing his teaching and coaching skills to the highest possible level. Cal is a longtime blackbelt under Rob Biernacki at Island Top Team. Rob and his team are at the cutting edge of teaching and training methodologies that make people amazingly good incredibly fast. Cal coached full time at Island Top Team for five years and is also a fierce competitor, having won Gold at NAGA, Pacific Northwest Open, and many other tournaments. He has travelled to top academies for Worlds and ADCC camps, training with top athletes like Yuri Simões, Mason Fowler, and Caio Terra, so he knows what works at the highest levels. His proudest accomplishments are the successes of his students, and he has spent thousands of hours coaching and cornering competitors as they fight their way to the podium. Cal stays abreast of advances in sports science and cognitive science, and blended that with experience and experimentation to create the BJJ Foundations program - more info about that at https://www.grapplearts.com/foundations Good luck with your training, Stephan Kesting

Coach Alejandro showing this technique on coach Victoria. From the closed guard coach A uses a two hands on one grip and his legs to pull Victoria forward. From there he gets a gift wrap grip by wrapping Victoria’s arm around her own neck. From there, Alejandro pulls Victoria up by scooping her leg with his free hand. He pendulums both his legs to roll her over to her back. From there he uses the gift wrap to pull her on top of him as he sits back. The gift wrap grip turns her body 180 degrees so that her back is turn to him one he pulls her back on top.

Now you know... and knowing is half the battle. The other half will be getting the instructional we are about to release over on bjjconcepts.net very soon!

In this episode I talk BJJ longevity, weight training, home gyms and training methods with BJJ old-timer Mike Mahaffey. I think there are a TON of valuable takehome lessons here for anyone who trains jiu-jitsu, and ESPECIALLY the over-40 crowd! Also check out BJJ Foundations, the brand new Grapplearts instructional that gives you the best jiu-jitsu technique and training method curriculum I've ever seen at https://www.grapplearts.com/foundations Cheers, Stephan Kesting

Do you have tight hamstrings? Struggle to touch your toes? They key movement to having a great guard game is the Forward Fold. Most Jiu-Jitsu players struggle with tight hips and painful lower backs but still want to Berrim Bolo. In this episode JT & Joey explain what it takes to not only improve your flexibility but take your movement to a whole new level. If you want to improve your guard for BJJ and restore flexibility and vitality to your hips, back and legs then listen up! Secrets revealed, insights shared and the Jefferson Curl is explained so you can unlock the next level in your BJJ game. 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)

Gi knee cut pass when opponent is on their back. Base ball slide to side control.

Alex Enriquez joins the show to talk about pursuing Wrestling to improve her Jiu-Jitsu, becoming the team captain of an all-male team and how her drive to prove herself pushed her to break barriers. She also covers anti-wrestling for BJJ players!

This week we're joined by black belt and Yoga for BJJ founder Sebastian Brosche! Sebastian joins us to break down one of our favorite strategies: position as submission. The meta is increasingly evolving to appreciate the importance of submission-level pressure. In this episode, we explain why that is and how to do it. Follow Sebastian on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/yogaforbjj](https://www.instagram.com/yogaforbjj) Subscribe to Yoga for BJJ on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/user/yogaforbjj](https://www.youtube.com/user/yogaforbjj) Join Yoga for BJJ: [https://yogaforbjj.net/join_us](https://yogaforbjj.net/join_us) Become a Yoga for BJJ instructor: [https://yogaforbjj.teachable.com/](https://yogaforbjj.teachable.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Controlled Breathing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/)- 80/20 Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/)- Probabilistic Thinking [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/)- Dictate the Pace [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/)- Pattern Interrupts [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/)- Static vs. Dynamic Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/)- Position Over Submission [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/) **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)

Coach A is showing the kids a way to open the closed guard by standing. We like to teach the kids to use two hands on one before stepping a leg up to stand in the guard. Once you stand the first leg up. We ask the kids to look away in the opposite direction and easily twist the second leg up to stand. Once up in a staggered stance. They can easily push one leg down to open.

In today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with one of the toughest coaches that he knows, Devin Pirata(@devinpirata). Devin and Josh discuss coaching methods that led to HUGE SUCCESS for the VaVaPirata BJJ Team.The duo also discusses what it's like being choked unconscious 4 times in the same day. Black belts and white belts alike will gain so much perspective during this conversation. Teaching Chest Over Chest at Pirata BJJ Ask us Anything

Do you like to do Wrist locks? Have you ever smother choked a training partner? There are certain techniques and submission in BJJ that are considered the "Dark Arts!" For a long time ankle and leg locks were frowned upon as Dirty moves but as Jiu-Jitsu has evolved it is now popular to be proficient at these techniques. But then we move into a grey area - submissions that get the Tap but may hurt or upset your training partners. JT & Joey list moves they dislike and discuss what really makes a technique "Dirty" and what is actually just an effective submission, like it or not... 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)

NO-HOLDS BARRED chat with Elijah Carlton on Inside BJJ - where the fights get real and the stories get personal. From GRITTY MAT TALES to the SECRETS behind dominating in Jiu-Jitsu, Elijah delivers an unfiltered glimpse into the fighter's life. Expect technique talk, RAW HUMOR, and a side of Jiu-Jitsu you've never heard before. This one's for the relentless, the rebels, and everyone who lives for the THRILL OF THE FIGHT!

Do you struggle to sweep heavier opponents? If you suck at sweeping should you switch strategies and learn take downs or just improve your guard game? JT and Joey break down how you can improve your sweeping game. What are the Top 5 BJJ matches of all time? Also what is the deadliest submission Gi or No-Gi? Are you traininga lot? Marathons, powerlifting, BJJ Comps, training everyday pull ups for days- is this doing too much? A friend of the podcast is trying to maxout on life and Jiu-Jitsu but how can you fit it all in? There has to be a way to have it all... 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)

Kurt is back to talk about rolling after surgery, amputations and bandit life in the Wild West, strategically crying from Half Guard, serial killers and mafia hit men. He also covers dealing with larger opponents and his hatred for handsome celebrities.

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ black belt and former MMA fighter Jeff Alexander. Jeff also helps run "The Chewjitsu Open" and shares some details about the upcoming tournaments. Jeff joins the podcast to discuss his start in MMA and taking his first fight without any formal training, the challenges of balancing family life and training, the start of 6 am BJJ classes and their importance in training, the most disciplined people in BJJ, making the most of your time, the advantages of starting in MMA and transitioning to BJJ, how and why Jeff started to change his BJJ game at Brown Belt, the process of adding new elements to your BJJ, how to make the most progress with limited time on the mats, the value and benefit of competition, dealing with competition nerves, the idea behind starting "The Chewjitsu Open" and the unique ruleset, what to expect at a Chewjitsu Seminar, and dealing with injuries as an older grappler. If you want to learn more about "The Chewjitsu Open," you can register or learn more at https://chewjitsu.nuwaycombat.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chewjitsuopen/ 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

This week, Brother Matt joins us again to break down common Jiu-Jitsu mistakes such as failing to regulate tension, failing to fight for the inside channel, failing to manage the distance, failing to set goals, believing your coach knows everything, and failing to clear your trademark with JT Torres. Follow Matt on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/onguardbjj](https://www.instagram.com/onguardbjj) Join the On Guard BJJ Online Academy: [https://onguardbjj.com/p/online](https://onguardbjj.com/p/online) Resources mentioned in this episode: The Fastest Way: To Become An Effective Guard Passer (No Gi), by John Danaher [https://bit.ly/3wnnXKz](https://bit.ly/3wnnXKz) Longstep Masterclass, by Tainan Dalpra [https://bit.ly/42YJSEh](https://bit.ly/42YJSEh) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Staying Loose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/)- Constant and Variable Tension [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/)- Force Compression [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/)- 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/)- Seated vs. Supine Guards [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/)- Layers of Guard [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/)- Grips Dictate Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/)- Phases of Passing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/)- Do What Works [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/)- Feedback Loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/) **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/) ⚠️**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)

Seminario di tre giorni con l’otto volte campione del mondo CEO dell’Alliance SP e dell’Alliance Jardins - Prof. Michael Langhi

Seminario di tre giorni con l’otto volte campione del mondo CEO dell’Alliance SP e dell’Alliance Jardins - Prof. Michael Langhi