Ep. 403: Learning from Kids Class, feat. Brennan Strimple

This week, we're joined again by Brennan Strimple! Brennan and his wife founded Rochester Jiu Jitsu in 2014, and almost all of their kids classes are taught by black belts. In this episode, Brennan explains why kids don't grapple like adults, and what the rest of us can learn from teaching them. Topics include: teaching goals instead of moves, coaching cues kids actually understand, how slowly kids process instruction, treating the tap like a video game respawn, and building young athletes.Follow Brennan on Instagram:https://instagram.com/coachbrennanstrimpleFollow Rochester Jiu Jitsu on Instagram:https://instagram.com/rochesterjiujitsuTrain at Rochester Jiu Jitsu:https://rochesterjiujitsu.comMental models discussed in this episode:Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniquesEffortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrievalEcological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamicsConstraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approachWin Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditionsGamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamificationDirect vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-controlIncremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learningCognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-loadSpaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetitionCurse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledgeInvesting in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-lossExternal Cueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/external-cues⬆️ 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