# Ep. 370: The Gift Wrap, feat. Nick Volpe

An episode of [BJJ Mental Models](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1448833161), 29 Dec 2025, 52 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/243161/episodes/18423907-ep-370-the-gift-wrap-feat-nick-volpe.mp3

This week, we're joined again by Nick Volpe from Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu! In this episode, Nick breaks down a very holiday-relevant technique: the gift wrap! Follow Nick on Instagram: https://instagram.com/darkbeardojo Train with Nick at Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu in Staten Island, NY: https://darkbearjiujitsu.com Mental models discussed in this episode: • Crossing the Center https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center • Priit's 45° Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule • Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses • Center of Gravity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity • Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare • Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking ⬆️ 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.com Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

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