BJJ Mental Models

By: Steve Kwan
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2024 BJJ Mental Models
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Episodes
  • Ep. 316: Content Overload, feat. Jake Luigi
    Dec 23 2024

    This week we're joined again by Jake Luigi from Less Impressed More Involved and Outlier DB! In this episode, Jake discusses a problem we can all relate to: content overload in BJJ. Jake shares great advice on choosing what to study in a world where quality Jiu-Jitsu content is plentiful but time is scarce.

    Follow Jake on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/limibjj/

    Subscribe to Less Impressed More Involved on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ

    Check out Outlier DB:
    https://outlierdb.com/


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Inversion
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/

    • Analysis Paralysis
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/analysis-paralysis/

    • Feedback Loop
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/

    • Cognitive Load
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/

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

    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/


    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

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    57 mins
  • Mini Ep. 33: Layers of Strategy
    Dec 19 2024

    In this week's mini-episode we explain the layers of strategy: every good plan needs a solid foundation and a flexible perimeter. This concept applies to all manner of strategies, both on and off the mats.

    Before you listen to this episode, check out:

    Mini Ep. 32: Funneling
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16266002-mini-ep-32-funneling

    Mini Ep. 31: Asymmetric Warfare
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16225783-mini-ep-31-asymmetric-warfare

    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

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    11 mins
  • Ep. 315: Defensive Angles, feat. Priit Mihkelson
    Dec 16 2024

    This week we're joined again by Defensive BJJ coach and BJJMM fan-favorite guest Priit Mihkelson! In this episode, Priit discusses the importance of angles when defending from inferior positions. Priit explains concepts for finding the correct angle when defending from the bottom, such as maintaining a 45° angle relative to the floor after your legs have been cleared, and how "making a capital T" by positioning your body perpendicular to your opponent can prevent them from wrapping their arm around your head.

    Follow Priit on social:
    https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson
    https://www.facebook.com/priit.mihkelson

    Buy Priit's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:
    https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/priit-mihkelson

    Learn from Priit on Defensive BJJ:
    https://www.defensivebjj.com/

    Watch Priit's BJJ Globetrotters seminars:
    https://www.bjjglobetrotters.com/category/videos/instructors/priit-mihkelson/


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Mirrored Stances
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/

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

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

    • Alignment Over Position
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/

    • The Map Is not the Territory
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/

    • Labeling
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/

    • Force Vectors
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/

    • Priit's 45° Rule
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule/


    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

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    1 hr and 5 mins

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