In this week's mini-episode we begin a series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains linear breaks like armbars and kneebars, which hyperextend the middle joint (elbow/knee) of a limb.

(A note on terminology: a linear "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)

Before you listen to this episode, check out:

Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule

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This week you're getting a bonus episode! Avery Lorenzato from Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado joins us to share his philosophy of "playing the sport." A great conversation on the importance of play, and what it's like to train at a gym that focuses on a games-based approach.

Follow Golden Jiu Jitsu on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/golden_jiujitsu

Train with Avery at Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado:
https://goldenjj.com/


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This week we're joined by Trey Hucks! Trey is best known as the founder of Slime Mold Grappling Club, an amazing database of Jiu-Jitsu games based on the ecological approach and other coaching best practices. In this episode, Trey makes the case for "Beer League Jiu-Jitsu," a mindset emphasizing the social and communal benefits of Jiu-Jitsu first and foremost, above athletic accomplishments or performance.

Visit the Slime Mold Grappling Club games database:
https://slimemoldgrappling.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Souders
https://bjj.plus/203

BJJMM Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Gray
https://bjj.plus/206


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Respect People, Not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
  
• Curse of Knowledge
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss the 3 joint rule! It's an essential mental model for understanding how you control your opponent's arms and legs, especially when advancing position or attempting a submission.

More resources on the 3 joint rule:

BJJ Mental Models Ep. 270: The 3 Joint Rule, feat. Jeff Shaw
https://bjj.plus/270

The 3 Joint Rule — BJJMM Database
https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule

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This week we're taking on a topic by listener demand: how to help BJJ business owners succeed financially! In this episode, we're joined by David Bayarena, a BJJ black belt, certified financial planner, and founder of Kaizen Wealth Planning and RONIN Financial Planning. David highlights topics relevant to all BJJ business owners, such as insurance, tax mitigation, succession plans, and retirement plans. Drawing parallels between financial and martial strategies, David emphasizes the need for diversification, paying oneself first, embracing total financial responsibility, and fostering a proactive approach to financial health in the martial arts realm.

Get David's help with your BJJ business:
https://www.roninwealth.com/

Get David's help in other sectors:
https://www.kwealthplan.com/

Connect with David on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ronin_wealth


Resources discussed in this episode:

Profit First, by Mike Michalowicz
https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Layers of Strategy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy/
  
  
• Defense Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/
  
  
• Red Queen Effect
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/red-queen-effect/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss hybrid choke mechanics! We've already covered the primary types of chokes in Jiu-Jitsu. Now let's talk about what happens when we combine these types of chokes, whether hybrid chokes are "better," and how hybrid chokes muddle complicated topics like rulesets and consent.

Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:

Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics

Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics

Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics

Mini Ep. 18: Crank Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15738946-mini-ep-19-crank-mechanics

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https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/

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This week we're joined again by Tum Energia! Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu digital content toward short-form content like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Stories. We discuss the implications to BJJ content creators, how practitioners can learn from content of different types, and the ethics of short-form content on our attention spans.

Follow Tum on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia

Subscribe to Tum on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@energiamartialarts

Buy Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:
https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_tum-energia-voorn

Watch Tum's courses on The BJJ Project:
https://www.thebjjproject.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

Ep. 205: Psychological Safety, feat. Tum Emergia
https://bjj.plus/205

SUBMETA:
https://submeta.io/

The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:
https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning

Farnam Street, by Shane Parrish:
https://fs.blog/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Learning Modalities
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Hick's Law
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/hicks-law/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss crank mechanics! Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck). We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets.

Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:

Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics

Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics

Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics

Read up on the different types of chokes:
https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/

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https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


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