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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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Latest Episodes:

Ep. 37: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 1 Sep 16, 2019

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How much benefit does Jiu-Jitsu really have for your mental health? We all know exercise is beneficial, but is there something special about Jiu-Jitsu? Matt and I decided to find out. In Part 1, we discuss confidence, addiction, and expert advice.
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Ep. 36: De-escalation Sep 09, 2019

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Jiu-Jitsu isn't about fighting; it's about making your opponent stop fighting. In this week's episode we discuss strategies for de-escalation, both in Jiu-Jitsu and in real life.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
Position over Submission
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
Double Trouble
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/
Rotational Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/
Resulting Fallacy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/
Economy of Motion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
First Principles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/
Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 35: Respect your Opponent Sep 02, 2019

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Respect your opponent, always. This week Steve and Matt discuss the different types of respect and why it's important.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Respect your Opponent
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/
Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
Raise the Level in the Room
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/
Rapoport's Rules
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules/
Growth from Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 34: Funneling Aug 26, 2019

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Funneling, as coined by Nelson Puentes from Inverted Gear, is the strategy of forcing your opponent into areas where you are comfortable and experienced. It's key to high-level gameplanning.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
Asymmetric Warfare
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
Myopia
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
80/20 Rule
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/
Respect People, not Positions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 33: Idea Communism vs Idea Capitalism Aug 19, 2019

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Don't worry, this one's not about politics! Today we discuss the pros and cons of Robert K. Merton's idea communism philosophy. The core question answered in this episode is: when should you share your ideas freely, and when should you use them for profit?
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Idea Communism & Idea Capitalism
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/
Abundance Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
Race to the Bottom
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 32: Body Tethering Aug 12, 2019

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Be an anchor, not a tetherball. This week Steve and Matt discuss when you should and shouldn't tether your body to your opponent.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Body Tethering
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
Alignment over Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 31: Predictable Responses Aug 05, 2019

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Action creates reaction. This week Steve and Matt discuss predictable responses, a mental model that helps you understand what your opponent is likely to do and decrease your reaction time.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
Form to Leave Form
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/
Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
Technique Chaining
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
Mask Your Intentions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 30: Double Trouble Jul 29, 2019

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This week Steve and Matt discuss double trouble, a mental model popularized by John Danaher.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Double Trouble
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/
Rotational Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/
Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
Core Mechanics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
Kinetic Chains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/
Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
Body Tethering
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 29: Elbow-Knee Connection Jul 22, 2019

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This week Steve and Matt discuss the elbow-knee connection: a shockingly simple concept that, when applied intelligently, can improve your game in a variety of ways.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
Core Mechanics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
Anatomic Hierarchy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/
Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
First Principles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/
Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
Kinetic Chains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/
Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/
Principles over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/
Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
Making Smaller Circles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
Economy of Motion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Ep. 28: Kuzushi Jul 15, 2019

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This week Steve and Matt discuss kuzushi, the Japanese art of balance breaking.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Kuzushi
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
Path of Least Resistance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
Technique Chaining
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
Types of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/
Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
Mask Your Intentions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

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