In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of respecting your opponent: not only for moral reasons, but because it leads to better grappling outcomes.

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This week, we're joined by 10th Planet standout Keith Krikorian! In this episode, Keith shares his thoughts on mental health, community, and staying grounded in an increasingly chaotic world. Keith shares how Jiu-Jitsu builds confidence, connection, and emotional resilience, why the sport attracts so many unique personalities, and how gratitude transformed both his mindset and his game.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop
  
  
• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort
  
  
• Compartmentalization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the race to the bottom: a pricing phenomenon where we drive prices so low that they become unsustainable. This concept is critical to understand for any Jiu-Jitsu business.

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This week, we're joined by Mat Made founder Kenny Kim! In this episode, Kenny discusses how to build deeper connections and stronger communities through Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: creating lasting engagement at gyms, growing authentic online followings, using storytelling to inspire others, overcoming imposter syndrome, building consistency, and leading with purpose.

Follow Kenny on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjj

The Jiu-Jitsu Millionaire, by Kenny Kim:
https://a.co/d/fZghu0a

Mat Made (book), by Kenny Kim:
https://amazon.com/dp/B09231HG4R

Mat Made show & gym finder:
https://matmade.com

Train at Kenny Kim BJJ in Marietta, GA:
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Resources discussed in this episode:

The Influence Continuum:
https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuum


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Continuum of Motivation
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation
  
  
• Inertia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia
  
  
• Impostor Syndrome
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/impostor-syndrome
  
  
• Timeframe Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox
  
  
• Third Place
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place
  
  
• Permission Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox
  
  
• Advice Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradox
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we discuss how the torso and levers become points of control. With torso control, we clamp or hook onto our opponent's torso so we can hold them in position or rotate around them. With lever control, we use our opponent's arms, legs, and/or head to create leverage. Attacking a single lever usually affords more force, whereas attacking multiple levers simultaneously usually affords more control.

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This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omoplata. Karel explains why the omoplata is so effective as both a sweep and control position, how to chain between parallel and perpendicular omoplatas, and why it excels against bigger opponents.

Follow Karel on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/silverfoxbjj

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https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/karel-pravec

Train with Karel at Silver Fox BJJ in New Jersey:
https://silverfoxbjj.com

Learn online with Karel on the Silver Fox BJJ app:
https://silverfoxbjjglobal.com


Resources discussed in this episode:

Omoplata Attacks
https://youtu.be/9cRPcxZXIKo

Omoplata Set Up & Finishing Details
https://youtu.be/1nTYmH6NmP0

Understanding The Split Guard
https://youtu.be/gWtdq9txY_g

Omoplata to MangleDome
https://youtu.be/lumzFvUtRMM


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking
  
  
• Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles
  
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the last mile problem, which explains why it gets harder to achieve our goals as we near the end (or "last mile"). The last mile problem is commonly caused by complexity, complacency, consistency, or confidence.

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This week, we're joined by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Stephan teaches the Kimura as both a submission and a positional system: its ancient origins, key positional variations, and how it functions as a control framework rather than just a finishing move. Topics include finishing mechanics, leverage physics, the "fat old lazy man" Kimura, and Kesting’s new instructional, The Kimura Roadmap.

Follow Stephan Kesting on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/stephan_kesting

Learn online with Stephan at Grapplearts:
https://grapplearts.com


Resources discussed in this episode:

The Kimura Roadmap, by Stephan Kesting
https://grapplearts.com/kimura

The Near Side Kimura, A Forgotten Position
https://youtu.be/62oLRT_Sar4

The Lazy, Old, Fat Man Kimura
https://youtu.be/29JtQffs-yA

Submission as Position, feat. Rob Biernacki
https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/submission-as-position-feat-rob-biernacki

The Phil Davis Kimura, AKA the "Phil-Mura"
https://youtu.be/LuM13SpQIho


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission
  
  
• Terminal Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/terminal-positions
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
  
  
• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma
  
  
• 3 Joint Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule
  
  
• Ratchet Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control
  
  
• Torque
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/torque
  
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics
  
  
  

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