Technique

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss why personal development isn't just about growth, but why it's also a process of personal decay. We discuss why it's important to remove your "bad habits" for personal growth, how to deal with self-limiting beliefs, the value of consistency, becoming the winner, being intentional about your desires, one of the most beneficial habits Chewy developed to improve his BJJ, one of the worst BJJ habits, why BJJ upper belts must put themselves in bad positions in training, and letting go of expectations. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Ice Barrel Check out https://icebarrel.com/chewjitsu to get $125 off of an Ice Barrel and to experience the health benefits of cold therapy. 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. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! 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 Josh McKinney! Josh is a coach at HeadnodHQ in Illinois and a black belt under Kyle Watson. In this episode, Josh talks about "designated winners," a collaborative training concept he popularized which has come up on BJJ Mental Models recently. Listen to Josh's podcast, the I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show: [https://anchor.fm/isuckatjiujitsushow](https://anchor.fm/isuckatjiujitsushow) Train with Josh at HeadnodHQ in Illinois: [https://headnodhq.com/](https://headnodhq.com/) Follow Josh on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney/](https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney/) Email Josh: [josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.com](mailto:josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.com) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Jita Kyoei [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/)- Keep it Playful [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/)- Learning Modalities [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/)- Incremental Learning [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/)- Curse of Knowledge [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/)- Teach to Learn [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/)- You Are What You Train [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/)- Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/)- Mental Gatekeeping [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/) **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)

Men & Women are all even on the mat- Or are they? BJJ is a male dominated sport and women who succeed and make their way through the ranks often survive a career of mistreatment and often neglect. The combative culture of Jiu-Jitsu doesn't factor in how to treat women during rolling rounds. JT & Joey walk you through how you can take the pressure down, move more and still get a good roll in for everyone involved. Not working your A-Game, training escapes and working on new positions is key to developing and learning. Being able to roll with anyone, any size or gender is important for BJJ to grow and for men and women to both enjoy training.

In This Episode (Part 2 of 2) Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) shares some of his favorite Jiu-Jitsu conversations, including positive talk between a coach and student, stealing an idea from Lucas Leite, and discussing Jiu-Jitsu with Chris Paines. Then In the FAQ for Jiu-Jitsu coaches, Josh answers questions like, What is the most important thing your coach has ever taught you? How could a coach introduce new training methods to students? What is your favorite way to teach a Jiu Jitsu class? How do you handle bad students? and A LOT MORE! Episodes Discussed: Designated Winner: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMiPLWD2C3g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMiPLWD2C3g) I was Wrong about BJJ Schedule: [https://youtu.be/9Ivvvs3mnuU](https://youtu.be/9Ivvvs3mnuU) Habits Episode: [https://youtu.be/TEaSjaz_mwc](https://youtu.be/TEaSjaz_mwc) The 3 Lenses: [https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3](https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3)

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Like | Share | Subscribe Taught by professor Darin Shapiro Armada Academy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Central Florida, that offers classes for all levels of experience. Our experienced instructors will help you reach your goals, whether it be for self-defense, competition, or personal development. Come join us and discover the benefits of Jiu Jitsu! www.ArmadaJiuJitsu.com https://www.instagram.com/armadabjj_winterpark/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/winterparkjiujitsu?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Have you competed before? Are you a seasoned Pro? How to prepare for comp is an important process that will ultimately determine success on the day. If you are new to the comp scene and are thinking about jumping in make sure you consider: - Weight Category & Making weight- Plan Your Week for Comp Day- What is your Game Plan?- FOMO will F*ck up your Taper!- Will Abstinence assist your BJJ? If you only have a limited amount of time, making sure you factor in these 5 key steps will ensure you show up ready to roll and compete at your best!

This week we're joined again by two fan favorites, Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Rob and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of the leglock game and how things have changed in the past few years. Get Rob & Stephan's new instructional, Cutting Edge Leglocks: [https://www.grapplearts.com/cutting-edge-leglocks/](https://www.grapplearts.com/cutting-edge-leglocks/) Follow Rob on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/](https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/) Follow Stephan on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/](https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/) Check out the Grapplearts site and app: [https://grapplearts.com/](https://grapplearts.com/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Asymmetric Warfare [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/)- Double Trouble [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/)- Inversion [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/)- Position Over Submission [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/)- Direct vs. Proxy Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/)- 3 Joint Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/)- Single vs. Double Lever Control [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/)- Committed Techniques [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/) **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)

Have you ever trained with a BJJ World champion? Do you want to be the best at BJJ? "Steel sharpens Steel" is a saying that gets thrown around a bit, but there are outliers in Jiu-Jitsu who did not come from championship teams and still broke through to dominate the competition scene. JT & Joey discuss the "Mathew Effect" and how that works for everyone getting better and then those special people who live outside the 'HotSpots' and still find their way to the top of the podium. If you want to be the best and you are from a small town- can you be the best in the world? The boys break down what it might take for you to get there.

In This Episode (Part 1 of 2) Host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the role of a BJJ coach, which includes being an instructor, motivator, and mentor. We also discuss how to become better coaches, by learning something new every day, finding inspiration, and understanding the difference between a growth and fixed mindset. Your students will do what you do, and bad habits get passed down just as quickly as good ones. We highlight the importance of building an environment that you and your students love by introducing Jiu-Jitsu conversations that change a gym's learning environment. In Part 2 Josh shares some of his favorite Jiu-Jitsu conversations, including positive talk between a coach and student, stealing an idea from Lucas Leite, and discussing Jiu-Jitsu with Chris Paines. Then In the FAQ for Jiu-Jitsu coaches, Josh answers questions like, What is the most important thing your coach has ever taught you? How could a coach introduce new training methods to students? What is your favorite way to teach a Jiu Jitsu class? How do you handle bad students? and A LOT MORE! Episodes Discussed: Designated Winner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMiPLWD2C3g I was Wrong about BJJ Schedule: https://youtu.be/9Ivvvs3mnuU Habits Episode: https://youtu.be/TEaSjaz_mwc The 3 Lenses: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3

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Like | Share | Subscribe Hip bump sweep to back take by professor Darin Shapiro Armada Academy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Central Florida, that offers classes for all levels of experience. Our experienced instructors will help you reach your goals, whether it be for self-defense, competition, or personal development. Come join us and discover the benefits of Jiu Jitsu! www.ArmadaJiuJitsu.com https://www.instagram.com/armadabjj_winterpark/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/winterparkjiujitsu?mibextid=LQQJ4d

What's the best way to improve your energy on the mats? This question comes up regularly, so JT & Joey breakdown the meanest and most effective ways for you to build your work capacity off the mats. - Loaded Conditioning- Rucking- Hill Sprints- Sled Pushing & Pulling- Wrestling If you are struggling with your endurance on the mats we encourage you to roll more. But if you are looking for fast and effective ways to really push your fitness level- these are the best routines.

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Like | Share | Subscribe Half Guard Kimura Sweep by professor Darin Shapiro Armada Academy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Central Florida, that offers classes for all levels of experience. Our experienced instructors will help you reach your goals, whether it be for self-defense, competition, or personal development. Come join us and discover the benefits of Jiu Jitsu! www.ArmadaJiuJitsu.com https://www.instagram.com/armadabjj_winterpark/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/winterparkjiujitsu?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Like | Share | Subscribe Guillotine Drop to 10 Finger Choke by professor Darin Shapiro Armada Academy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Central Florida, that offers classes for all levels of experience. Our experienced instructors will help you reach your goals, whether it be for self-defense, competition, or personal development. Come join us and discover the benefits of Jiu Jitsu! www.ArmadaJiuJitsu.com https://www.instagram.com/armadabjj_winterpark/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/winterparkjiujitsu?mibextid=LQQJ4d

David Petrone joins the show to talk about blending Folkstyle and Catch Wrestling with Jiu-Jitsu. He explains the various ways you can level up your BJJ by adding things like cradles and pins. He also explains why Silver Surfer is an annoying superhero.

Adam Hadairy is a former police officer, BJJ purple belt, co-founder of Effective Fitness, teaches defensive combatives for law enforcement , and runs the Instagram page @policeposts. On this episode, Adam joins the podcast to discuss how an altercation as a police officer led him to learning Jiu-Jitsu, the hands-on training he had in the police academy, his first Jiu-Jitsu experience, why he left the police force, the difficulties with implementing defensive tactics in police departments, the best BJJ techniques for Police Officers to implement in an altercation, the ideal scenario for a close distance encounter, common mistakes among defensive tactics, why he started the Instagram page @policeposts, the focus of his company, Effective Fitness Combatives, and how they have been able to teach and implement these strategies to law enforcement departments. Check out EF Combatives at https://www.efcombatives.com/ to learn more. Also check out Effective Fitness at https://www.effective.fitness/ to learn more about fitness training for law enforcement officers. Follow https://www.instagram.com/policeposts/ to check out the Instagram page. 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. Manscaped. Check out https://www.manscaped.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off and free shipping! Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

This week we're joined again by Brother Matt! We have a great chat on mental models and strategies regarding waypoints, j-points, and positional camping. Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! by Matt Kwan: [https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6e](https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6e) On Guard BJJ Online Academy: [https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy](https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy) Resources mentioned in this episode: Less Impressed More Involved — YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ](https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ) Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing [https://limibjj.mykajabi.com/](https://limibjj.mykajabi.com/) Jozef Chen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/](https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Waypoints [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/)- Head Position [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/)- Position Over Submission [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/)- Probabilistic Thinking [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/)- Staying Loose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/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/) 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)

Chris Paines joins the show to talk about the importance of building a strong defense before anything in Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about positional escapes and preventive measures to avoid being caught in bad positions. He also shares his unique intro to BJJ!

This week we're joined by Thomas Rozdzynski! Thomas is the Head Instructor at RŌL Academy in Illinois, and is the host of the RŌL Radio podcast. In this episode, Thomas draws on his experience as a coach to teach how other coaches can maximize the success of their students. Follow Thomas on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/rozdzynskibjj/](https://www.instagram.com/rozdzynskibjj/) Listen to Thomas on the RŌL Radio podcast: [https://www.therolradio.com/](https://www.therolradio.com/) **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)

James breaks down his famous body lock pass with incredible troubleshooting details versus stiff arms, half butterfly players, near side underhooks and other problems we may run into.

Sebastian Brosche joins the show to talk about the incredible benefits that Yoga can provide for BJJ practitioners! He talks about the importance of remaining loose and limber to avoid injuries and how to design the best warmup for Jiu-Jitsu!