Technique

Javi Vazquez joins the show to talk about surviving his recent battle with cancer, the power of understanding configurations, transitional wormholes, defending punches on the ground and the two controls in BJJ that change EVERYTHING.

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to get the most out of an instructional and successfully implement these techniques into training and competition. We discuss how to decide which instructional to purchase, why Chewy gives less instruction when initially teaching a new position or technique in class, how to break down an instructional, why you should limit watching short-form content, a trick Chewy and Eugene use when watching an instructional, Chewy's secret weapon to getting better at Jiu-Jitsu faster, how to get the most benefit when rolling with lower belts, how to get the most out of our time when learning, and using an information diet. 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 we're joined by Alec Baulding! Alec is a black belt under Romero Cavalcanti, an accomplished competitor, and a reputed YouTube content creator. In this episode, Alec shares his thoughts on the journey from Jiu-Jitsu student to teacher. Subscribe to Alec's YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/c/AlecBaulding](https://www.youtube.com/c/AlecBaulding) Follow Alec on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/alecbaulding](https://www.instagram.com/alecbaulding) Get Alec's instructionals on his website and BJJ Fanatics: [https://www.alecbaulding.com/](https://www.alecbaulding.com/) [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/alec-baulding](https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/alec-baulding) Resources mentioned in this episode: How Jozef Chen is Changing BJJ — YouTube [https://youtu.be/p0kK1JlC8Gw](https://youtu.be/p0kK1JlC8Gw) Instagram accounts suggested by Alec [https://www.instagram.com/dubious_dom](https://www.instagram.com/dubious_dom) [https://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjj](https://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjj) [https://www.instagram.com/heather_morganbjj](https://www.instagram.com/heather_morganbjj) [https://www.instagram.com/giancarlobodoni](https://www.instagram.com/giancarlobodoni) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Feedback Loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/)- Shuhari [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/)- Beginner's Mind [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/)- Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/)- Gamification [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/)- Respect People, Not Positions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/)- Teach to Learn [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/)- Learning Modalities [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/) **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/bjj](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)

Do you train BJJ when you are exhausted? Does your coach push you to fatigue in warm up so you roll tired? Even though there is something to be said for being able to push yourself to keep going when you are almost completely gassed out, practicing sloppy reps because you want to be fitter is only going to make your BJJ Skills worse. JT & Joey dissect this topic and look at it from a few different angles. "Training Tired is training Stupid" If you are early in the Jiu-Jitsu journey you need to put a premium on what helps you learn - physical fatigue won't help. Mental toughness is a key part of rolling and improving at BJJ but trying to practice skills can make your game dumb but tough. If you are someone who likes to go hard on and off the mat this is a good episode for you. 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

Do you drill techniques? Does your coach make you drill in class? On today's show we are joined by Adam Childs from the " Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Podcast" and head coach of Vantage Jiu-Jitsu. This is a broad discussion of the benefits and limitations of isolated skill practice. Recently the popular discussion has been around 'Anti-Drilling' and the 'Ecological Approach' to learning BJJ. When looking more closely at other high skill disciplines- Dancing, Music, Gymnastics & Cooking. In order to be good at any of them there is a disciplined and systemised approach which requires immense attention to detail. Once the rules and principles have been learned then breaking away and being more experimental could help progress your learning but is this how we should all learn? This is a wide ranging discussion and Adam brings a great insight as a coach and how to help beginners improve with drilling. Check out the Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Podcast: [https://open.spotify.com/show/2mjOQYDy1L9f4wOmf49dsd?si=3a0be3511ba4420e](https://open.spotify.com/show/2mjOQYDy1L9f4wOmf49dsd?si=3a0be3511ba4420e) 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)

Miko Hytonen joins the show for a very candid conversation about how Jiu-Jitsu saved him from his troubled past to become one of the top BJJ influencers. He talks about leaving gang life, growing his IG page and how to land chokes from everywhere!

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss 5 fundamental ideas to implement into your training as an older grappler: - Be ok with getting older. - Use nasal breathing to moderate your pace. - Positional choice (cooking your opponent). - Tactical retreat (conserving energy). - Diet/Lifestyle off the mats. 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 If you want to join Chewy's 30 Day Challenge then head over to https://www.chewjitsu.net/execute to sign up.

Garry Tonon discusses why he's not a fan of the transactional mindset many students have towards their training, the danger of limiting techniques, bridging the gaps between different concepts and how mentorship changed the trajectory of his life.

This week we're joined again by Priit Mihkelson! In this episode, Priit reveals something surprising about the way he runs his gym: he teaches submissions first! This is pretty funny and surprising coming from "the Defensive BJJ guy," but there's a good reason why he does things this way. Listen to learn why. Follow Priit on social: [https://www.facebook.com/priit.mihkelson](https://www.facebook.com/priit.mihkelson) [https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson](https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson) Learn from Priit on Defensive BJJ: [https://www.defensivebjj.com/](https://www.defensivebjj.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Constraints-Led Approach [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/)- Ecological Psychology [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/)- Gamification [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/)- Consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/)- Controlled Breathing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/)- Staying Loose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/)- Perception-Action Coupling [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/)- Win Conditions [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/)- Certainty Heuristic [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-heuristic/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-heuristic/)- Do What Works [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/)- Inversion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/)- 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](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)

Kimura Trap Sequence by Coach Luke at Taurus BJJ

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Série de raspagens com gancho Delariva Mondego Jiu-Jitsu 🔵⚪️ . . Instagram : https://instagram.com/mondegobjj/ . . Web : https://mondegojiujitsu.com . . Info : mondegojiujitsu@gmail.com . . Jiu-Jitsu | No-Gi | Defesa pessoal | Jiu-jitsu Kids e Teens🥋 A ensinar mais do que lutas: Valores, Disciplina e Determinação. R. Bernardo de Albuquerque 167, 3000-072 Coimbra 📍Coimbra-Portugal

Série de raspagens com gancho Delariva Mondego Jiu-Jitsu 🔵⚪️ . . Instagram : https://instagram.com/mondegobjj/ . . Web : https://mondegojiujitsu.com . . Info : mondegojiujitsu@gmail.com . . Jiu-Jitsu | No-Gi | Defesa pessoal | Jiu-jitsu Kids e Teens🥋 A ensinar mais do que lutas: Valores, Disciplina e Determinação. R. Bernardo de Albuquerque 167, 3000-072 Coimbra 📍Coimbra-Portugal

Série de raspagens com gancho Delariva Mondego Jiu-Jitsu 🔵⚪️ . . Instagram : https://instagram.com/mondegobjj/ . . Web : https://mondegojiujitsu.com . . Info : mondegojiujitsu@gmail.com . . Jiu-Jitsu | No-Gi | Defesa pessoal | Jiu-jitsu Kids e Teens🥋 A ensinar mais do que lutas: Valores, Disciplina e Determinação. R. Bernardo de Albuquerque 167, 3000-072 Coimbra 📍Coimbra-Portugal

Welcome to another gripping episode of the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show" with your host, Josh McKinney! As a black belt, seasoned competitor, and a coach with insight, today I'm diving deep into some of the most controversial and talked-about "hot takes" in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. 🎙️In this solo episode, I'll tackle some "hot takes" that are stirring up debates among BJJ enthusiasts. We're going to dissect whether BJJ is losing its essence and becoming more like karate, with belts losing their true value. We'll also delve into the contentious topic of team gear mandates. Is it just a branding strategy or a money hungry ploy? And what about the often-debated stance on cross-training? Are coaches who restrict it really being overprotective, or is there a method to their madness? And let's not shy away from the practicality of training in gi for real-life self-defense scenarios. Is it outdated or still relevant? Lastly, I'll put drilling and the authenticity of techniques under the microscope. Are they truly the backbone of skill development, or is there a more effective way to master BJJ? 🔥 Get ready for a no-holds-barred exploration of these hot takes, as I bring my perspective as a high-level coach and competitor to these fiery topics. Join me in this thought-provoking journey, and let's dissect the evolving world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu together. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more deep dives into the world of BJJ! [Master Chest Over Chest](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/wmacoc)

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A top ranked team in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, JG Academy Tracy's shows a detailed guide on acing arm bar techniques from closed guard and mastering escapes. Tracy, renowned BJJ competitors, meticulously demonstrate the art of a flawless arm bar execution, coupled with strategic escape methods. Gain an edge on the mat as you explore various tactics and maneuvers that Tracy has perfected over years. Whether you're gearing up for competition or honing your self-defense skills, this is your go-to resource.

Tarik Hopstock joins the show to explain how training as a juvenile in adult classes helped shape his game. He also talks about how he leads his students into the areas they need to improve upon and setting goals for technical development!

This week we're joined by Heather Morgan! Heather is a BJJ black belt under André Galvão and a prominent online instructor. In this episode, Heather discusses how she attacks from her favorite guard pass: the knee slice. Follow Heather on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/heather_morganbjj/](https://www.instagram.com/heather_morganbjj/) Subscribe to Heather on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptMorgan0820](https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptMorgan0820) Check out Heather's knee slice course: [https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kneecutcrashcourse](https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kneecutcrashcourse) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Controlling the Distance [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/)- Surface Area [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/)- Core Mechanics [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/)- Waypoints [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/)- Dilemmas [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/)- Committed Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/)- Technique Chaining [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/)- Critical Control Points [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/)- Elbow-Knee Connection [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/)- Mirrorred Stances [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/)- Predictable Responses [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/) **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)

Rob Biernacki and his competition team are on a tear. Rob recently took gold in masters middleweight the Canadian ADCC Open, silver at the California ADCC Open, and gold in black belt M4 at the IBJJF No Gi Worlds. In this episode we talk about designing an effective training camp, dividing your conditioning and skills training, detaching emotionally from the outcome of the competition, why sharktanking and competition-style rolls are overused, 80/20 analyses of different rule sets, training athletes to think strategically while in matches, the central role of games and drills in his competition training, and strategies that work in ADCC that will lose you the match in IBJJF Check out his latest instructional, BJJ GAMES, at https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-games. It features 25 different games and drills Rob uses at his school to get his students ready for competition.

This video shows steps for one basic variation of the knee cut guard pass. There are a number of variations in entries, and solutions to problems your opponents reactions that your opponent could cause, but before those should be considered, lets get down the basics!

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