This week we're joined by Aldo Vergel de Dios! Aldo is the black belt head coach at Motion Jiu-Jitsu in Metro Manila, Philippines. In this episode, Aldo discusses a problem relevant to students and coaches alike: how to integrate conceptual Jiu-Jitsu thinking with on-the-ground practice.

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https://www.instagram.com/aldojitsu

Train with Aldo at Motion Jiu-Jitsu:
https://www.motionjiujitsu.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 162: The Language of Coaching, feat. Nick Winkelman
https://bjj.plus/162


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Constraints-Led Approach
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
  
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
  
• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
  
  
• Invariants
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Self-Organization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/
  
  
• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Curse of Knowledge
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
  
  
• Psychological Safety
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss two important and related concepts: inside channel control and outside channel control. Inside channel control refers to taking the inside route around your opponent's weapons, such as going under or between their legs as you'd do with X guard. Outside channel control refers to taking the outside route around your opponent's weapons, such as outside hook / de la Riva guard, closed guard, and matrix back takes.

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This week we're joined again by Drew Foster! Best known as u/darce_knight on Reddit and @drewdarce on Instagram, Drew is a black belt instructor at Elevate MMA in North Carolina, the host of The Neon Belly Podcast, and the host of the State of the Meta podcast on BJJ Mental Models Premium. In this episode, Drew breaks down the mechanics behind the anaconda choke.

Follow Drew on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce

Listen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast:
https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/

Buy Drew's instructionals on the d'arce and anaconda choke:
https://darcedynamics.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 136: The Anaconda System, feat. Matt Skaff
https://bjj.plus/136

BJJMM Ep. 169: Submission Series: The D'Arce Choke, feat. Drew Foster
https://bjj.plus/169


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Alignment Over Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Body Tethering
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Overwhelming Force
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/
  
  
• Asymmetric Warfare
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
  
  
• Gamification
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
  
  
• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Single vs. Double Lever Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/
  
  
  

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