BJJ Mental Models Steve Kwan

This week we’re joined by Kabir Bath!  Kabir is a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr., the Head of International at the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association, and the head instructor at Kaboom BJJ.

Kabir’s gym is best known for its Kaboom Kids BJJ program, with currently over 300 child enrolments and still growing.  In this episode, Kabir shares his framework for building a top-quality kids program that integrates best practices from ecological psychology and business administration.  This episode is a must-listen for Jiu-Jitsu gym owners looking to develop a successful kids program.

Follow Kabir on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kabirbath/

Follow Kaboom Kids on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kaboomkidsbjj/

Check out Kaboom BJJ:
https://kaboombjj.com/

Check out the Kaboom Kids BJJ business system:
https://www.kaboomkids.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:
Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/

Ecological Psychology
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/

Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/

Psychological Safety
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/

Discipline Equals Freedom
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom/

Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/

Curse of Knowledge
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/

Spaced Repetition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/

80/20 Rule
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/

Pattern Interrupts
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/

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This week we’re joined again by Dr. Rob Gray!  Rob is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and the author of How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills.

In this episode, Rob provides an introduction to the material covered in How We Learn to Move.  We have a great conversation about ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, differential learning, and other advancements in modern coaching methodologies.

Perception & Action - website & podcast:
https://perceptionaction.com/

How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray:
https://amzn.to/3E5tg1o

Rob’s YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/c/RobGrayASU


Mental models discussed in this episode:
Ecological Psychology
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/

Constraints-Led Approach
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/

Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/

Differential Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/

Self-Organization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/

Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/

Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/

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This week we're joined by Tum Energia!  Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts.  In this episode, Tum explains the concept of psychological safety: a key tactic for building a culture where your students aren't afraid to show vulnerability and ask questions.

Follow Tum on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia/

Subscribe to Tum on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/c/EnergiaMartialArts

Check out Energia Fightwear:
https://energia-martialarts.com/energia-fight-wear/

Get Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:
https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=tum%20energia


Mental models discussed in this episode:
Psychological Safety
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/

Plus, Minus, Equals
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/

Train With Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/

Survivorship Bias
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/

Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/

Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/

Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/

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This week we're joined by Brother Matt Kwan and Alex Simoes!  Alex is the CEO of Tekneek, and Brother Matt is Brother Matt.  In this episode, we talk about how recent advances in coaching technology can benefit everyone, from students to coaches.

Email Alex to create your Tekneek account:
alex@tekneek.io

Check out the On Guard BJJ online academy:
https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy


Mental models discussed in this episode:
Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/

Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/

Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/

Beginner's Mind
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/

Idea Communism
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/

Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/

Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/

Defense Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/

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This week we're joined by Greg Souders!  Greg is the head coach at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, Greg explains how we can integrate coaching best practices from other sports into Jiu-Jitsu.

Email Greg:
greg@standardjiujitsu.com

Follow Greg on social:
https://www.facebook.com/standardjiujitsu
https://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu/

Train with Greg at Standard Jiu-Jitsu:
https://standardjiujitsu.com/


Greg's resource recommendations:

Introduction to Ecological Psychology, by Julia Blau and Jeffrey Wagman:
https://amzn.to/3TJRHbk

The Perception & Action Podcast:
https://perceptionaction.com/

How We Learn to Move, Dr. Rob Gray:
https://amzn.to/3SI8R7V


Mental models discussed in this episode:
Cognitive Load
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/

Inversion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/

Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeter
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/

Ecological Psychology
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/

Perception-Action Coupling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/

Beginner’s Mind
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/

Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/

Interleaving
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/

Concepts Over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/

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This week we’re joined by Amy Campo!  Hot off taking gold at ADCC 2022, Amy joins us to discuss her process for breaking through personal limits.  A great and inspiring conversation on structuring your training camp, maximizing the use of your team, and how to believe in yourself.

Follow Amy on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amycampofighter/


Mental models discussed in this episode:
Intention
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/

Train With Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/

Last Mile Problem
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/last-mile-problem/

Mental Gatekeeping
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/

Defensive Thinking
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/

Building Your Triggers
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/

Technique Visualization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/

You Are What You Train
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/

Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/

Plus Minus Equals
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/

Raise the Level in the Room
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/

Reflecting “As If”
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/

Inversion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/

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