Ep. 113: Jiu-Jitsu for Total Beginners, feat. Jeff Shaw

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-JitsuWhat to look for in a gym/instructorHow to identify red flags with a gym/instructorHow to onboard new studentsCritical concepts for beginnersTechniques vs. conceptsHow BJJ is different from other martial artsHow John Danaher pronounces "rodeo"How to talk about butts.  Buttocks?  Bum?  Ass?  Hindquarters?How to avoid alienating studentsThe most effective pro wrestling finishers in BJJBJJ etiquette: dos and don'tsMental models discussed in this episode:Principles Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Marginal Gainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/Train With Purposehttps://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/