BJJ Mental Models

Steve Kwan

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. 3 DGN GELEDEN

    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

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  2. 11 MEI

    Ep. 390: Making Jiu-Jitsu Accessible, feat. Ryan Rich & Max Corteggiano

    This week, we're joined by returning champion Ryan Rich and first-timer Max Corteggiano! Ryan is a third-degree black belt who owns Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu in California and was one of the early adopters of the constraints-led approach, and Max is a first-degree black belt from France who runs BJJ Flowcharts. In this episode, Ryan and Max break down what they've learned from building BJJ Games together, a project focused on making CLA simple and accessible for coaches and students. Topics include: simplifying the constraints-led approach, the blended ABC and eco method, designing games around invariants, attention spans in coaching, and ditching the warmup. Check out BJJ Games: https://bjjgames.com Check out BJJ Flowcharts: https://bjjflowcharts.com Train with Ryan at Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu in Granite Bay, CA: https://granitebayjiujitsu.com Mental models discussed in this episode: Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions Ecological Dynamics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load Invariants https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants Effortful Retrieval https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval ⬆️ 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

    58 min.
  3. 4 MEI

    Ep. 389: The Double Tap, feat. Drew Foster

    This week, we're joined by Drew Foster! Drew is a black belt and coach at Elevate MMA in Durham, North Carolina, chief of staff at PGF, and host of State of the Meta on BJJ Mental Models Premium. In this episode, Drew breaks down the "double tap:" attacking a submission, releasing it, then re-attacking right when their defenses drop. Topics include: the double tap, pattern interrupts, the porcupine strategy, and the constraints-led approach. Follow Drew on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drewdarce Train with Drew at Elevate MMA in Durham, NC: https://elevatemmaacademy.com Check out Drew's instructionals at Darce Dynamics: https://darcedynamics.com Listen to Drew on State of the Meta, exclusive to BJJ Mental Models Premium: https://bjjmentalmodels.com Mental models discussed in this episode: Double Tap https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-tap Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions Dilemmas https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma Layers of Strategy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy Porcupine Strategy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/porcupine-strategy Pattern Interrupts https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load ⬆️ 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. 27 APR

    Ep. 388: Injury and the Stockdale Paradox, feat. Alex Sterner

    This week, we're joined by Alex Sterner! Alex is a black belt and the owner of Electrum Performance in San Diego, where he coaches strength and conditioning for jiu-jitsu and combat sports athletes. In this episode, Alex breaks down the psychology of injury rehab and the Stockdale Paradox: the marriage of optimism about recovery with brutal acceptance of where you actually are right now. Topics include: pain as a feature, the staircase model of rehab, healing it like you hurt it, short term versus long term risk, and a sample weight room program for jiu-jitsu. Follow Alex on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alex.sterner Follow Electrum Performance on Instagram: https://instagram.com/electrum_performance Train with Alex on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@electrumperformance Mental models discussed in this episode: Visualization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort Loss Aversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion Compounding https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding Timeframe Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox Silver Bullet Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity ⬆️ 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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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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