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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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    Ep. 406: The Problem of Leadership, feat. Barbara Ruiken & Giles Garcia Aug 31, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Barbara Ruiken and Giles Garcia! Barbara is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and the new head coach at Bergen Grappling in Norway, and she wrote her political science master's thesis on power and politics in jiu-jitsu organizations. Giles is the head coach and owner of Ronin Grappling in Rutherglen, just outside Glasgow, and a returning guest on the show. In this episode, Barbara and Giles explain why every gym has politics, whether the coach wants them or not. Topics include: informal power, accountability structures, setting your gym's culture on purpose, the jiu-jitsu cycle of abuse, and leadership burnout.
    Read Barbara's master's thesis, Power and Politics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Teams:
    https://bit.ly/4iIUYH0
    Follow Barbara on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/superbabs_bjj
    Train with Barbara at Bergen Grappling:
    https://www.bergengrappling.com
    Train with Giles at Ronin Grappling:
    https://roningrappling.com
    Giles's jiu-jitsu portal, BJJ Codex:
    https://www.bjjcodex.com
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Psychological Safety
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety
    • Respect People, Not Positions
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions
    • Emotional Contagion
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion
    • Paradox of Tolerance
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/paradox-of-tolerance
    • Extreme Ownership
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership

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    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

    Mini Ep. 121: Constraints-Led Approach Aug 27, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we explain constraints-led approach (CLA) in simple terms, and how it impacts your jiu-jitsu training.
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    Ep. 405: Solving Procrastination, feat. Itamar Shatz Aug 24, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Itamar Shatz! Itamar is a jiu-jitsu black belt and a Cambridge University researcher whose new book, Solving Procrastination, is published by Penguin Random House. In this episode, Itamar explains why we procrastinate, and walks through the strategies research shows will help. Topics include: the self-control fallacy, hard conversations with your coach, if-then rules for unsafe rolls, perfectionism, and burnout.
    Get Solving Procrastination:
    https://solvingprocrastination.com/book
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Second-Order Thinking
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/second-order-thinking
    • Silver Bullet Fallacy
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy
    • Curse of Knowledge
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy
    • Acute Stress Response
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/acute-stress-response
    • Precommitments
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/precommitments
    • Escalation of Commitment
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/escalation-of-commitment
    • Analysis Paralysis
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/analysis-paralysis
    • Building Your Triggers
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers
    • Growth from Discomfort
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort
    • Incremental Learning
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning
    • Consistency
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency
    • Stress and Recovery
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery
    • Prioritize Longevity
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity

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

    Mini Ep. 120: Ecological Dynamics Aug 20, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we explain ecological dynamics in simple terms, why it's misunderstood, and how it impacts your jiu-jitsu training.
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    Ep. 404: Cross-Grip Passing, feat. Rosie Miller & Jeff Shaw Aug 17, 2026
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    Jeff Shaw is guest hosting this week, and he's joined by Rosie Miller! Rosie is a jiu-jitsu educator known for explaining complicated positions in plain language. In this episode, Rosie walks through how the cross-grip pass works, and why she now teaches it starting from the tripod position instead of the entry. Topics include: collapsing the knee shield, counterattacks like the omoplata, gi versus no-gi differences, and teaching with games.
    Follow Rosie on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/rosierollz
    Rosie's instructionals, YouTube and everything else:
    https://rosierollz.com
    Follow Jeff on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/jeffshawbjj
    Rosie's seminar at Bellingham BJJ on September 12, 2026:
    https://bellinghambjj.com
    Rosie's seminar at Framework BJJ Seattle on September 13, 2026:
    https://frameworkseattle.com
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    Mastering Crazy Dog Passing, by Isaac Doederlein:
    https://doederleinjj.com/mastering-crazy-dog-passing
    Omoplatapalooza: The Omoplata System by Bellingham BJJ:
    https://youtu.be/WwWmjmgdL5Y
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Phases of Passing
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing
    • Waypoints
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints
    • Head Position
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position
    • Grips Dictate Position
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position
    • Predictable Responses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
    • Elbow-Knee Connection
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection
    • Technique Chaining
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Funneling
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling

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

    Mini Ep. 119: Trading Up Aug 13, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we discuss trading up: the strategic importance of getting more than you give in any jiu-jitsu exchange.
    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
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    Learn more mental models in our online database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social
    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels

    Ep. 403: Learning from Kids Class, feat. Brennan Strimple Aug 10, 2026
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    This week, we're joined again by Brennan Strimple! Brennan and his wife founded Rochester Jiu Jitsu in 2014, and almost all of their kids classes are taught by black belts. In this episode, Brennan explains why kids don't grapple like adults, and what the rest of us can learn from teaching them. Topics include: teaching goals instead of moves, coaching cues kids actually understand, how slowly kids process instruction, treating the tap like a video game respawn, and building young athletes.
    Follow Brennan on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/coachbrennanstrimple
    Follow Rochester Jiu Jitsu on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/rochesterjiujitsu
    Train at Rochester Jiu Jitsu:
    https://rochesterjiujitsu.com
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Concepts Over Techniques
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques
    • Effortful Retrieval
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval
    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Win Conditions
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions
    • Gamification
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification
    • Direct vs. Proxy Control
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control
    • Incremental Learning
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning
    • Cognitive Load
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load
    • Spaced Repetition
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition
    • Curse of Knowledge
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge
    • Investing in Loss
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss
    • External Cues
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/external-cues

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    https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels
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    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

    Mini Ep. 118: Labeling Aug 06, 2026
    Show notes

    In this mini-episode, we discuss labeling: the practice of attaching a name, category, or descriptor to something in order to make it easier to identify and understand.
    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
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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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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    Ep. 402: Dichotomies of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Charles Harriott Aug 03, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Charles Harriott! Charles has been doing martial arts since he was four years old, and after years of traveling the world teaching seminars for BJJ Globetrotters and BJJ Fanatics, he recently opened his own gym, Lofi Dojo, in Gainesville, Florida. In this episode, Charles walks through the dichotomies of jiu-jitsu, the apparent opposites that often turn out to be sliding scales. Topics include: climbing versus leaping, gameplans versus improvisation, following the meta versus innovating, concepts versus techniques, and fun versus adversity.
    Train with Charles at Lofi Dojo:
    https://instagram.com/lofi.gnv
    Follow Charles on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/charlesharriott
    Support Charles on Patreon:
    https://patreon.com/charlesharriott
    Get Charles's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:
    https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_charles-harriott
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Silver Bullet Fallacy
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy
    • Certainty Heuristic
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-heuristic
    • Position Over Submission
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission
    • Placeholders
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders
    • Concepts Over Techniques
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques
    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Constraints-Led Approach
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach
    • Self-Organization
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization
    • Growth from Discomfort
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort
    • Keep It Playful
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful
    • Psychological Safety
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety
    • Gamification
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification
    • Prioritize Longevity
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity

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    https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social
    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

    Mini Ep. 117: Mnemonics Jul 30, 2026
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    In this mini-episode, we discuss mnemonics: memory shortcuts that help you remember what you learned in jiu-jitsu class.
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