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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 56 MIN

Ep. 368: Lazy Wrestling, feat. Thomas & Phillip Barreiro

from BJJ Mental Models · host Steve Kwan

This week, we're joined by Thomas and Phillip Barreiro! They're both Division 1 wrestlers and multi-time Canadian national champions, plus the operators of Good Mind Grappling: an organization using wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu to address youth trauma. In this episode, Thomas and Phillip break down their "lazy wrestling" framework. They explain how effective stand-up grappling doesn’t require explosiveness, but instead relies on frames, hand fighting, pressure, and positional control. This episode reframes wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu athletes seeking safer, more sustainable ways to stay on top and dictate the match.Support Good Mind Grappling:https://goodmindgrappling.comFollow Good Mind Grappling on social:https://facebook.com/goodmindgrapplinghttps://instagram.com/goodmindgrapplingJoin the Lazy Wrestling mailing list:https://lazywrestling.comMental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-controlControlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distanceCore Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanicsGrips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-positionOpening Salvoshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvosAsymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

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This week, we're joined by Thomas and Phillip Barreiro! They're both Division 1 wrestlers and multi-time Canadian national champions, plus the operators of Good Mind Grappling: an organization using wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu to address youth trauma. In this episode, Thomas and Phillip break down their "lazy wrestling" framework. They explain how effective stand-up grappling doesn’t require explosiveness, but instead relies on frames, hand fighting, pressure, and positional control. This episode...

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