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Your guide to a conceptual and intelligent Jiu-Jitsu approach.  BJJ black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests explain the concepts, strategies, and tactics behind the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

  1. -16 h

    Ep. 394: Position Series: No-Gi Lasso, feat. Rob Biernacki

    This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! Rob is the head instructor of Island Top Team and the mind behind BJJ Concepts. In this episode, Rob breaks down how he built a working no-gi version of the lasso, a position long considered gi-only. Topics include: minding the gap in no-gi grips, the inverted grip, the omoplata as a control system, wedging, and hybrid lasso guards. Rob on Instagram: https://instagram.com/islandtopteam Learn from Rob at BJJ Concepts: https://bjjconcepts.net Get Rob's No-Gi Lasso instructional: https://bjjconcepts.net/instructionals Mental models discussed in this episode: Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity Mind the Gap https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mind-the-gap Kinetic Chains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics Scientific Method https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method ⬆️ 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

    55 min
  2. Mini Ep. 109: Overwhelming Force

    -4 j

    Mini Ep. 109: Overwhelming Force

    In this mini-episode, we discuss overwhelming force: the idea that we maximize our power by using the most of our body's weapons against the least of our opponent's. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro ⬆️ 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

    11 min

  3. 1 juin

    Ep. 393: Submission Series: The Woj Lock 2.0, feat Chris Wojcik

    This week, we're joined again by Chris Wojcik! In this episode, Chris rebuilds his approach to the Woj Lock around a few guiding concepts instead of a catalog of techniques. Topics include: the three points of control, proximal vs. distal control, redefining what counts as fundamental, and training leg locks through games instead of memorization. Get Woj Lock 2.0 from BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/woj-lock-2-0-completing-the-leg-lock-game-by-chris-wojcik Subscribe to the Grappler's Diary: https://thegrapplersdiary.substack.com Get the Grappler's Diary book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRS9K6LQ Follow Chris Wojcik on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrismwojcik Mental models discussed in this episode: Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule Proximal and Distal Pathways https://bjjmentalmodels.com/proximal-and-distal-pathways Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi ⬆️ 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

    55 min
  4. Mini Ep. 108: Inertia

    28 mai

    Mini Ep. 108: Inertia

    In this mini-episode, we discuss inertia: a concept from physics explaining that objects are resistant to changes in velocity. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro ⬆️ 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

    6 min

  5. 25 mai

    Ep. 392: The 90% That Matters, feat. Beatrice Jin

    This week, we're joined by Beatrice Jin! Beatrice is a black belt competing in the IBJJF top 10 at lightweight and middleweight, and she's known across jiu-jitsu social media for her whiteboard reels. In this episode, Beatrice breaks down the 90% of jiu-jitsu that has nothing to do with sparring, and why the work around the mat is what actually builds a career. Topics include: what podium finishes actually feel like, building a women's open mat from three people to thirty, finding the niche only you can fill, and using social media to build trust before asking for the sale. Follow Beatrice on Instagram: https://instagram.com/berimbozo Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@berimbozo Train with Beatrice at Kogaion Academy in Arlington, Virginia: https://kogaionacademy.com Support her merch brand Butt Scooter Jiu Jitsu: https://buttscooterjiujitsu.com Mental models discussed in this episode: Zone of Genius https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind Inertia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency ⬆️ 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

    51 min
  6. Mini Ep. 107: Emotional Contagion

    21 mai

    Mini Ep. 107: Emotional Contagion

    In this mini-episode, we discuss emotional contagion: a psychological and physiological concept that shows us how much our emotions and behavior impact others around us. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro ⬆️ 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

    9 min

  7. 18 mai

    Ep. 391: Am I Getting Better? feat. Josh McKinney

    This week, we're joined by Josh McKinney! Josh is a black belt, head coach at HeadNod Jiu-Jitsu in Southern Illinois, and the host of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu podcast. In this episode, Josh shares a framework for self-coaching beyond getting belt promotions, and explains why submission count and belt color are the wrong yardsticks for measuring whether you're getting better. Topics include: false metrics, the over-reliance on your A-game, learning to read old-school black belts, the Henry Akins "how many steps" test, and managing effort as a progress metric. Follow Josh on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejoshmckinney Listen to the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@isuckatjiujitsu Call the Hot Take Hotline: 951-HOT-TAKE Train with Josh at HeadNod in Southern Illinois: https://headnodhq.com Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition Goodhart's Law https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law Systematic Abandonment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques Deliberate Practice https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice Resulting Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion Making Smaller Circles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles Process Over Outcomes https://bjjmentalmodels.com/process-over-outcomes ⬆️ 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

    1 h 5 min
  8. Mini Ep. 106: Cognitive Load

    14 mai

    Mini Ep. 106: Cognitive Load

    In this mini-episode, we discuss cognitive load: our brain's working memory (like computer RAM), and how to manage it so we can learn jiu-jitsu more effectively. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro ⬆️ 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

    7 min
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Your guide to a conceptual and intelligent Jiu-Jitsu approach.  BJJ black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests explain the concepts, strategies, and tactics behind the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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  • Création
    Steve Kwan
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    523
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