About this episode
This is it: the ultimate onboarding package for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jeff Shaw, co-owner of Bellingham BJJ and host of Dirty White Belt Radio, joins us to tell absolute beginners what they need to know about Jiu-Jitsu. If you're looking to start BJJ, or you're introducing someone to BJJ, play this episode. Topics discussed in this episode: How to introduce the brand new student to Jiu-Jitsu What to look for in a gym/instructor How to identify red flags with a gym/instructor How to onboard new students Critical concepts for beginners Techniques vs. concepts How BJJ is different from other martial arts How John Danaher pronounces "rodeo" How to talk about butts. Buttocks? Bum? Ass? Hindquarters? How to avoid alienating students The most effective pro wrestling finishers in BJJ BJJ etiquette: dos and don'ts Mental models discussed in this episode: Principles Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Form to Leave Form https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment/ Making Smaller Circles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/ Prevention Over Cure https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/ Marginal Gains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here: https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/ Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/ Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/ Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ Music by Enterprize: 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