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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.

Copyright: © 2023 BJJ Mental Models

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 246: Keep it Playful, feat. Alexander Darwin Aug 21, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Alexander Darwin! Alexander is a black belt at Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is best known as the author of the BJJ-inspired sci-fi/fantasy novel, The Combat Codes. In this episode, Alexander talks about the ethos of keeping it playful: a statement we've all heard before, but also a philosophy that significantly increases your enjoyment of — and performance in — Jiu-Jitsu over the long term.
Follow Alexander and The Combat Codes on social:
https://www.instagram.com/combatcodes/
https://www.facebook.com/CombatCodes/
https://twitter.com/combatcodes
Read The Combat Codes on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Codes/dp/0316493007
Listen to The Combat Codes on Audible:
https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Combat-Codes-Audiobook/B0BJ56BWCQ

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
Emotional Contagion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/

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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.
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https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/
Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/
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https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
Music by Enterprize:
https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 245: Overcoming Obstacles, feat. Shama Ko Aug 14, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Shama Ko! Shama is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Penny Thomas and is best known for her role as Program Director at Girls in Gis. In this episode, Shama shares advice on the obstacles we encounter in our Jiu-Jitsu journey, and the power of community in overcoming them.
Follow Shama on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shamasko/
Visit the Girls in Gis website:
https://www.girls-in-gis.com/
Follow Girls in Gis on social:
https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/
https://twitter.com/_girls_in_gis_
https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGis/
Subscribe to Girls in Gis on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/GirlsinGis
Listen to the Girls in Gis Podcast:
https://www.girls-in-gis.com/girls-in-gis-podcast/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Path of Least Resistance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
Keep Your Identity Small
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/
Permission Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/
Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/

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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https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/
Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/
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https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
Music by Enterprize:
https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 244: Lean Learning, feat. Shanti Abelha Aug 07, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Shanti Abelha! Shanti is a multi-time black belt world champion, management consultant, and head coach at Hive BJJ in Copenhagen. In this episode, Shanti draws upon her business management experience to introduce lean methodologies and explain how they can transfer to skill development in BJJ.
Follow Shanti on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shantibjj/
Train with Shanti at Hive BJJ:
https://hivebjj.com/
Resources discussed in this episode:
Toyota Kata, feat. Mike Rother — YouTube
https://youtu.be/ARbMvYQaRGg

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Shuhari
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/
Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
Habits Over Results
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
Scientific Method
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/
Kaizen
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/

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/

Ep. 243: Overcoming Trauma Through Jiu-Jitsu, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez Jul 31, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by David Figueroa-Martinez! David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California. In this episode, David discusses how Jiu-Jitsu, while not a replacement for therapy, can still be a powerful tool for assisting in trauma recovery.
Follow David on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099/
David's website:
https://dfm2099.me/
Dawnbreakers BJJ:
https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
Emotional Contagion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/
Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/

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/

Ep. 242: Position Series: The Lockdown, feat. Brandon Mccaghren Jul 24, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined again by Brandon Mccaghren! In this episode, Brandon breaks down the concepts behind an essential 10th Planet guard: the lockdown.
Follow Brandon on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brandonmc.ninja/
Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@brandonmcninja
Get Brandon's lockdown instructional at BMAC academy:
https://bmac.mykajabi.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Prevention Over Cure
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/
Myopia
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
Shuhari
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/
Center of Gravity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/
Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
Concepts Over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
First Principles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/
Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
Kuzushi
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/

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/

Ep. 241: The Confident Mind, feat. Nate Zinsser Jul 17, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Dr. Nate Zinsser! Nate shares the confidence-building guidance from his essential book, The Confident Mind.
Get Nate's book, The Confident Mind:
https://www.natezinsser.com/book
Nate's website:
https://www.natezinsser.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
Mental Gatekeeping
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/
Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
Habits Over Results
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
Keep Your Identity Small
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/
Resulting Fallacy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/
Flow
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/
Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
Law of Contrast
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/
Kaizen
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
Technique Visualization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/
Reflecting "As If"
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/
Permission Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/
Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
Plus, Minus, Equals
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/

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/
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https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
Music by Enterprize:
https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 240: Position Series: Sideways Open Guard, feat. Priit Mihkelson Jul 10, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Priit Mihkelson! In this episode, Priit explains recent developments in what he calls "sideways open guard:" a supine guard where your body is tilted to the side. It's an emerging position being used by competitors such as Lachlan Giles.
Follow Priit on social:
https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson/
https://www.facebook.com/priit.mihkelson/
Sideways Open Guard — BJJ Fanatics:
https://bit.ly/46HGUFi
Defensive BJJ:
https://www.defensivebjj.com/
Resources referenced in this episode:
Jon Thomas Instagram reels:
https://bit.ly/3JK95cP
https://bit.ly/3D1tVkq
André Galvão vs. Braulio Estima, ADCC 2013
https://youtu.be/Gui5wWJA4gI

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Seated vs. Supine Guards
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/
Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
Dominant Angles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/

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/

Ep. 239: BJJ Careers for Regular People, feat. Greg Sirico Jul 03, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Greg Sirico! Greg is a Marcelo Garcia black belt and is the head instructor at Odyssey BJJ in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, Greg explains how regular folks who aren't BJJ celebrities or world champions can build successful and thriving Jiu-Jitsu careers.
Follow Greg on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gregsirico/
Follow Odyssey BJJ on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/odysseyjiujitsu/
Odyssey BJJ website:
https://odysseybjj.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Double Down on Strengths
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/
Respect People, Not Positions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeter
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/

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/

Ep. 238: Performance Nutrition for Regular People, feat. Steph Gaudreau Jun 26, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Steph Gaudreau! Steph is a popular strength coach, performance nutritionist, and Jiu-Jitsu athlete. In this episode, Steph shares her playbook on performance nutrition for "regular people:" those of us who train for fun and not as a profession.
Follow Steph on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/steph_gaudreau/
Steph's website:
https://www.stephgaudreau.com/
Listen to Steph on the Fuel Your Strength Podcast:
https://www.stephgaudreau.com/fuel-your-strength-podcast/
Resources discussed in this episode:
Atomic Habits, by James Clear:
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
Scientific Method
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/
Certainty Bias
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-bias/

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/

Ep. 237: Losing Yourself, feat. Mandy Schneider Jun 19, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider! Mandy is an up-and-coming young competitive Jiu-Jitsu athlete training out of Dallas, Texas. Despite her young age, she's no stranger to adversity: Mandy has been very vocal about her personal experiences with the dark side of Jiu-Jitsu, including her battles with predatory instructors and mental health.
Recently, Mandy shared that she "lost sight of herself for awhile" due to the pressures from full-time competition and her personal life. In this episode, Mandy shares her experience and explains how she came back and regained her passion for the sport.
Follow Mandy on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider/
Resources discussed in this episode:
The Champion's Mind, by James Afremow
https://amzn.to/46bvvO4
Mindset, by Carol Dweck
https://amzn.to/3qQk7a7

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
Mental Gatekeeping
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/
Psychological Safety
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
Law of Contrast
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/
Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
Resulting Fallacy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/
Compartmentalization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/
Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/

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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