BJJ Mental Models
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Mini Ep. 130: First Principles
October 29, 2026 · 8 minIn this mini-episode, we explain first principles: how we can repeatedly ask "why" to uncover simple and foundation truths so we can better understand jiu-jitsu. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FR…
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Ep. 414: The One-Hour Problem, feat. Kyvann Gonzalez
October 26, 2026 · 56 minThis week, we're joined by Kyvann Gonzalez! Kyvann is the head coach and co-owner of Bodega Jiu Jitsu in Maplewood, NJ, where he builds his classes around games and live training using the constraints-led approach. In this episode, Kyvann…
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Mini Ep. 129: Handicapping
October 22, 2026 · 6 minIn this mini-episode, we explain handicapping: how we can physically and strategically reduce our performance to get the most out of each training round. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: http…
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Ep. 413: Technique Sequencing, feat. Marc Ste-Marie
October 19, 2026 · 59 minThis week, we're joined by Marc Ste-Marie! Marc is a second-degree black belt with Brazilian Top Team who has been grappling since the late 80s, coaches kids and adult classes, and is the father of Brianna Ste-Marie. In this episode, Marc…
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Mini Ep. 128: Survivorship Bias
October 15, 2026 · 6 minIn this mini-episode, we explain survivorship bias: a logical error where we overstudy those who were successful, but understudy those who failed. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjj…
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Ep. 412: Hand Fighting, feat. Brandon Reed
October 12, 2026 · 56 minThis week, we're joined by Brandon Reed! Brandon is a three-time NAIA national champion wrestler from Louisville, Kentucky, who now trains jiu-jitsu full-time in Guelph, Ontario. In this episode, Brandon explains hand fighting for…
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Mini Ep. 127: Confirmation Bias
October 8, 2026 · 8 minIn this mini-episode, we explain confirmation bias: the human tendency to favor information that supports our existing beliefs, and discard information that doesn't. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79…
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Ep. 411: The Fragmentation of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Jeff Serafin
October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minThis week, we're joined by Jeff Serafin! Jeff runs Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu out of Gym 1801 in Evanston, Illinois, and has been training jiu-jitsu for almost 30 years. In this episode, Jeff talks about the fragmentation of the jiu-jitsu…
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Mini Ep. 126: Visualization
October 1, 2026 · 6 minIn this mini-episode, we explain visualization: the science behind it, its limitations, the difference between general and technique visualization, and how it applies to jiu-jitsu. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79…
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Ep. 410: Instructing Versus Coaching, feat. Hillary VanOrnum
September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minThis week, we're joined by Hillary VanOrnum! Hillary is a third-degree black belt who runs Unicorn Jiu Jitsu in Portland, Oregon with her husband, and she just won her first Masters World Championship at black belt. In this episode…
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Mini Ep. 125: Perception-Action Coupling
September 24, 2026 · 8 minIn this mini-episode, we explain perception-action coupling: a sports science concept explaining how practice should give athletes the same cues they'd face in a real match. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79…
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Ep. 409: Super Mario Theory, feat. Nelson Puentes
September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minThis week, we're joined by Nelson Puentes! Nelson co-founded Inverted Gear and runs Inverted Gear Academy in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Nelson explains his Super Mario theory of jiu-jitsu: a good game teaches you how to play…

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