BJJ Mental Models

This week we"re joined again by Defensive BJJ coach and BJJMM fan-favorite guest Priit Mihkelson!  In this episode, Priit discusses the importance of angles when defending from inferior positions.  Priit explains concepts for finding the correct angle when defending from the bottom, such as maintaining a 45° angle rela

In this week"s mini-episode we explain funneling, a key concept for building Jiu-Jitsu strategies.  The idea is to build "funnels," or pathways to where we have an unfair/asymmetric advantage.  A good gameplan uses funnels to "connect the dots" so no matter where a match goes, you have a viable pathway to your stronges

This week we"re joined by Ken Postnikoff!  Ken is the black belt head coach at Confluence Jiu Jitsu and a longtime member of the BJJMM community.  In this episode, Ken introduces the concept of "reluctant leadership," or how to be the leader your community needs when leadership doesn"t come naturally to you. Follow Ken

In this week"s mini-episode we explain asymmetric warfare (or asymmetric advantages, if you want to be less dramatic).  Asymmetric warfare means looking for unfair advantages: places where we are strong and our opponent is weak.  In Jiu-Jitsu this often means seeking a superior position, but it can also mean playing to

This week we"re joined by Fiona Geisinger!  Fiona is the founder of Athletic Arts and is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt training out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  In this episode, Fiona explains second-level coaching, and how athletes of all levels benefit from a "second opinion" by working with other coaches either

In this week"s mini-episode we explain predictable responses.  This mental model teaches us that each technique has a series of common reactions, and knowing these reactions allows you to anticipate and "mind read" your opponent.  In many ways, knowing a technique"s predictable responses can be just as important as kno