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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. 5: The Alignment Scorecard Jun 06, 2024
    Show notes

    In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the alignment scorecard! It's a quick way to use Rob Biernacki's alignment framework to "score" your grappling and make smarter grappling decisions faster. This episode builds on the last four mini-episodes about base, posture, structure, and alignment.
    Further study:
    BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Base
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15022850-mini-ep-1-base
    BJJMM Mini Ep. 2: Posture
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15078064-mini-ep-2-posture
    BJJMM Mini Ep. 3: Structure
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15121901-mini-ep-3-structure
    BJJMM Mini Ep. 4: Alignment
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15154544-mini-ep-4-alignment
    BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/50
    Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki (exclusively on BJJMM Premium)
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
    BJJ Concepts:
    https://bjjconcepts.net/
    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/

    Ep. 287: Automatic Grappling, feat. Cal McDonald Jun 03, 2024
    Show notes

    This week we're joined again by Cal McDonald! Cal is a BJJ black belt under Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team and is the author of the new "BJJ Foundations" instructional alongside Stephan Kesting from Grapplearts. In this episode, Cal discusses "automatic grappling," or the science of how we can improve our reaction time and make better decisions by thinking less when we train.
    Email Cal:
    cal.mcdonald@hotmail.com
    Get Cal's instructional, BJJ Foundations:
    https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-foundations/
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    BJJMM Ep. 93 feat. Cal McDonald:
    https://bjj.plus/93
    The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin
    https://amzn.to/4bKlk4G
    Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
    https://amzn.to/3R8bOk6
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Effortful Retrieval
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/
    • Cognitive Load
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
    • Interleaving
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/
    • Dictate the Pace
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
    • Form to Leave Form
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/
    • Teach to Learn
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/
    • Deliberate Practice
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/
    • Predictable Responses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
    • 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/
    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/

    Mini Ep. 4: Alignment May 30, 2024
    Show notes

    In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of alignment! Alignment is Rob Biernacki's simplified concept for understanding Jiu-Jitsu and making smarter grappling decisions faster. This episode builds on the last three mini-episodes about base, posture, and structure.
    Further study:
    BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment
    https://bjj.plus/1
    BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/50
    Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki (exclusively on BJJMM Premium)
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
    BJJ Concepts:
    https://bjjconcepts.net/
    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/

    Ep. 286: Submission Series: Ankle Locks, feat. Lucas Wilhan May 27, 2024
    Show notes

    This week we're joined by Lucas Wilhan! Lucas is a black belt under Bruno Fernandes and is the head instructor at Lapel Arts in Vancouver, BC, Canada. In this episode, Lucas joins us to break down concepts behind the ankle lock, and to discuss modern innovations and variants around this submission.
    Follow Lucas, Pauline, and Lapel Arts on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/lucaswilhan
    https://www.instagram.com/paulibak
    https://www.instagram.com/lapelarts
    Check out Lucas' instructional on Teachable:
    https://lapelartsonline-s-school.teachable.com/
    Train with Lucas at Lapel Arts:
    https://www.lapelarts.ca/
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Predictable Responses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
    • Breaking Mechanics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/
    • Myopia
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
    • Committed Techniques
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/

    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/

    Mini Ep. 3: Structure May 23, 2024
    Show notes

    In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of structure! Structure means the ability to effectively utilize your limbs. This episode builds on the last two mini-episodes about base and posture.
    Further study:
    BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment
    https://bjj.plus/1
    BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/50
    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/

    Ep. 285: Pulling the Trigger, feat. Dr. Jooyoung Lee May 20, 2024
    Show notes

    This week we're joined by Dr. Jooyoung Lee! Jooyoung is a BJJ black belt, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, and an accredited expert in the sociological study of violence. In this episode, Jooyoung discusses the science behind "pulling the trigger" when grappling, how to be more aggressive in the moment, and how to avoid becoming flustered in the face of your opponent's aggression.
    Follow Jooyoung on social media:
    https://www.instagram.com/joojitsulee
    https://www.threads.net/@joojitsulee
    Jooyoung's website:
    https://www.jooyoungkimlee.com/
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    Blowin’ Up: Rap Dreams in South Central, by Dr. Jooyoung Lee
    https://amzn.to/3yz0QO2
    Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory, by Randall Collins
    https://amzn.to/3wGWtQw
    BJJMM Ep. 275: The Roadhouse Choke, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/275
    Body & Soul: Notebooks of an Apprentice Boxer, by Loïc Wacquant
    https://amzn.to/4bqCPY6
    Ways of the Hand, by David Sudnow
    https://amzn.to/3ynFKCd
    The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin
    https://amzn.to/4bKlk4G
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Consistency
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
    • Law of Contrast
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/
    • Building Your Triggers
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/
    • Visualization
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/
    • Making Smaller Circles
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
    • Survival Mode
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survival-mode/
    • Mindfulness
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/

    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/

    Mini Ep. 2: Posture May 16, 2024
    Show notes

    In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of posture! Let's talk about what posture means in the context of Jiu-Jitsu, why it's so important, and how managing posture improves both your defense and offense. This episode builds on last week's mini-episode about base.
    Further study:
    BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment
    https://bjj.plus/1
    BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/50
    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/

    Ep. 284: Stop Being Nice, feat. Beatrice Jin May 13, 2024
    Show notes

    This week we're joined by Beatrice Jin! Beatrice is a coach at Kogaion Academy in Virginia, an outstanding brown belt professional competitor, and the operator of America's longest-running women's open mat. In this episode, Beatrice explains how unaggressive grapplers can shed that passive mindset, "stop being nice," and weaponize the strategic meanness needed to excel at high-level Jiu-Jitsu.
    Follow Beatrice on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/berimbozo
    Follow Kogaion Academy on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/kogaion_academy
    Check out Beatrice's matches on FloGrappling:
    https://www.flograppling.com/search?q=beatrice%20jin
    Buy Beatrice's awesome stickers:
    https://buttscooterjiujitsu.com/
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Body Tethering
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
    • Momentum
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/
    • Curse of Knowledge
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
    • You Are What You Train
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/
    • Abundance Mindset
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
    • Respect Your Opponent
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/
    • Ulysses Contracts
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/

    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/

    Mini Ep. 1: Base May 09, 2024
    Show notes

    We're launching a brand new mini-podcast! Once a week, we'll publish a brief explanation of a key mental model for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week we're talking about base, one of the core elements from Rob Biernacki's theory of alignment.
    Further study:
    BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment
    https://bjj.plus/1
    BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/50
    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/

    Ep. 283: The Art of the Gameplan, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte May 06, 2024
    Show notes

    This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte! Dom is a black belt under Marcelo Garcia, a 4x black belt and 10x overall world champion, and a longtime BJJ Mental Models collaborator and coach. In this episode, Dominyka breaks down mental models for Jiu-Jitsu gameplanning alongside her new Digitsu instructional, The Art of the Gameplan.
    Get Dom's gameplanning instructional on Digitsu:
    https://digitsu.com/programs/art-of-the-gameplan-dominyka-obelenyte
    Follow Dom on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmom
    Check out Dominyka's art:
    https://www.dominyka-art.com/
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kagan
    https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Inversion
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
    • Asymmetric Warfare
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
    • Win Conditions
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
    • Investing in Loss
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
    • Kaizen
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
    • Habits Over Results
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
    • Consistency
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
    • Train With Purpose
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/

    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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