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    BJJ Mental Models

    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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    Mini Ep. 131: The Protégé Effect Nov 05, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we explain the protégé effect, and why teaching is one of the best ways to learn.
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    The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:
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    Ep. 415: What’s the Point of a Coach?, feat. Priit Mihkelson Nov 02, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Priit Mihkelson! Priit is an Estonian black belt and co-owner of Estum Jiu-Jitsu in Tallinn, with 26 years of jiu-jitsu behind him. In this episode, Priit works through what a coach's job is, and why his answer (make people want to come back) has less to do with jiu-jitsu than he expected. Topics include: self-determination theory, the gym as a "third place," coaching lessons from parenting, whether coaching can scale, and finding your own voice as a coach.
    Follow Priit on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/priit_mihkelson
    Follow Priit on Facebook:
    https://facebook.com/priit.mihkelson
    Train with Priit at Estum Jiu-Jitsu in Tallinn, Estonia:
    https://estumjiujitsu.ee
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Continuum of Motivation
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation
    • The Third Place
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Psychological Safety
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety
    • Self-Organization
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization

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    Mini Ep. 130: First Principles Oct 29, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we explain first principles: how we can repeatedly ask "why" to uncover simple and foundation truths so we can better understand jiu-jitsu.
    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Theory of Alignment
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment


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    Ep. 414: The One-Hour Problem, feat. Kyvann Gonzalez Oct 26, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Kyvann Gonzalez! Kyvann is the head coach and co-owner of Bodega Jiu Jitsu in Maplewood, NJ, where he builds his classes around games and live training using the constraints-led approach. In this episode, Kyvann explains how to get the most out of a one-hour class, whether you're the coach running the room or a student with limited time to train. Topics include: cutting down coach talk time, keeping advanced classes simple, the "gray area" of technique, and secret games for students at traditional gyms.
    Train at Bodega Jiu Jitsu in Maplewood, NJ:
    https://www.bodegajiujitsu.com
    Learn jiu-jitsu from Kyvann on the Bodega Jiu Jitsu Patreon:
    https://patreon.com/BodegaJiuJitsu
    Follow Kyvann on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/kyvanng
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Feedback Loop
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Extreme Ownership
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership
    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Self-Organization
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization
    • Concepts Over Techniques
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques
    • Curse of Knowledge
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge
    • Prevention Over Cure
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure
    • Certainty Heuristic
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-heuristic
    • Investing in Loss
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss
    • Deliberate Practice
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice
    • Train with Purpose
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose
    • Goodhart's Law
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law
    • Training Handicaps
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

    Mini Ep. 129: Handicapping Oct 22, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we explain handicapping: how we can physically and strategically reduce our performance to get the most out of each training round.
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    Ep. 413: Technique Sequencing, feat. Marc Ste-Marie Oct 19, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Marc Ste-Marie! Marc is a second-degree black belt with Brazilian Top Team who has been grappling since the late 80s, coaches kids and adult classes, and is the father of Brianna Ste-Marie. In this episode, Marc explains how he uses technique sequencing to teach connected chains instead of isolated moves, whether he's showing moves step by step or coaching through games. Topics include: why random, disconnected classes slow students down, coaching with a starting point and a hint, judging a program by its average students, and building mat IQ through play.
    Follow Marc on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/kwiksub2021
    Train with Marc at BTT Canada West Island in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec:
    https://bttcanadawestisland.com
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    Listen to Ep. 322: Technique Zero, feat. Marc Ste-Marie:
    https://bjj.plus/322
    Get Brianna Ste-Marie's competition course on BJJ Mental Models Premium:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Technique Chaining
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining
    • Predictable Responses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Survivorship Bias
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias
    • Concepts Over Techniques
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques
    • Keep It Playful
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful
    • Process Over Outcomes
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/process-over-outcomes
    • Investing in Loss
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss

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

    Mini Ep. 128: Survivorship Bias Oct 15, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we explain survivorship bias: a logical error where we overstudy those who were successful, but understudy those who failed.
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    Ep. 412: Hand Fighting, feat. Brandon Reed Oct 12, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Brandon Reed! Brandon is a three-time NAIA national champion wrestler from Louisville, Kentucky, who now trains jiu-jitsu full-time in Guelph, Ontario. In this episode, Brandon explains hand fighting for jiu-jitsu standup: how to get past your opponent's head, hands, and hips while protecting your own. Topics include: your default stance and the down block hand, feints and distance management, "positive" versus "negative" wrestling, fighting for inside ties, and play wrestling to build timing.
    Learn wrestling for jiu-jitsu from Brandon at WrestleJitsu Club:
    https://www.wrestlejitsu.club
    Get Dominate the Hand Fight:
    https://www.wrestlejitsu.club/dominate
    Follow Brandon on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/brandonreed001
    Subscribe to Brandon on YouTube:
    https://youtube.com/@brandonreed3x
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Controlling the Distance
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance
    • Opening Salvos
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos
    • Predictable Responses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
    • Mask Your Intentions
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions
    • Tokui Waza
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza
    • Keep It Playful
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful
    • Do What Works
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works
    • Inside Channel Control
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Head Position
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position
    • Windows of Opportunity
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity
    • Kuzushi
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi
    • Dictate the Pace
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace
    • Investing in Loss
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss
    • Grips Dictate Position
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position

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    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

    Mini Ep. 127: Confirmation Bias Oct 08, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we explain confirmation bias: the human tendency to favor information that supports our existing beliefs, and discard information that doesn't.
    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
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    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels

    Ep. 411: The Fragmentation of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Jeff Serafin Oct 05, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Jeff Serafin! Jeff runs Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu out of Gym 1801 in Evanston, Illinois, and has been training jiu-jitsu for almost 30 years. In this episode, Jeff talks about the fragmentation of the jiu-jitsu community, and what coaches and students can do to bring it back together. Topics include: gi versus no-gi tribalism, ecological versus traditional training, gatekeeping, and cross-training.
    Train at Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (inside Gym 1801) in Evanston, IL:
    https://serafinjiujitsu.com
    Follow Jeff on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/serafinbjj
    Follow Gym 1801 on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/gym.1801
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    Mini Ep. 120: Ecological Dynamics, by Steve Kwan:
    https://bjj.plus/mini120
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Keep Your Identity Small
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small
    • Certainty Heuristic
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-heuristic
    • Beginner's Mind
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind
    • Resulting Fallacy
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting
    • Silver Bullet Fallacy
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy
    • Survivorship Bias
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias
    • Rapoport's Rules
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules
    • Curse of Knowledge
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge
    • Intention
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention

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