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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. 27: Instructor Series: The Dark Side of Jiu-Jitsu Jul 08, 2019

Show notes

In the final episode of our instructor series, Steve & Matt shed light on the ugly side of Jiu-Jitsu and the instructors' responsibilities to create a healthy training environment. Topics include issues with your students, gym drama, cult mentality, and harassment.
A huge thank you to Matt Kirtley, AKA Aesopian, for his detailed research into cults that contributed to this episode.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Extreme Ownership
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/
Abundance Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
Emotional Contagion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/
Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/

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

Ep. 26: Instructor Series: Business Relationships & Networking Jul 01, 2019

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Steve and Matt discuss the business relationships and networking activities critical to running a successful gym. Topics include skill swapping, building logistics, the competitive landscape, neighbouring businesses, privates, seminars, workshops, open mats, tournaments, managing your own promotions, sponsorships, and social media conduct.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Abundance Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
Idea Communism
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/
Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/

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

Ep. 25: Instructor Series: Maintaining and Growing your Gym Jun 24, 2019

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Once you've opened your gym, how do maintain and grow your membership base? Steve and Matt discuss lead generation, advertising, merchandising, social media, websites, designing your schedule, and retaining students.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
Abundance Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/

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

Ep. 24: Instructor Series: Opening a Gym Jun 17, 2019

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In the second episode of the instructor series, Steve and Matt discuss Matt's experience opening a gym. They cover what's involved in making the decision, the qualifications required, targeting your customers, hidden costs, the path to profitability, and affiliation. A must-listen for anyone interested in moving into Jiu-Jitsu as their full-time career.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Habits over Results
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
Loss Aversion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/
Abundance Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/

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

Ep. 23: Instructor Series: Coaching Jun 10, 2019

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Today marks the first of a new five-part series on BJJ Mental Models: the instructor series! We're going to cover topics relevant to instructors and gym owners.
Today's topic is coaching, and we're going to discuss: going from practitioner to coach, teaching class, one-on-one instruction, coaching children, coaching tournaments, and teaching seminars.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Beginner's Mind
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
Psychological Safety
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
Respect People, not Positions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
Learning Styles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/
The Golden Rule
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/
Kaizen
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/

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

Ep. 22: Size Discrepancies Jun 03, 2019

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As the old saying goes, "the bigger they are, the harder they cross-face you from side control." This week Steve and Matt discuss the perils of fighting larger opponents.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
Growth from Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
Dominant Angles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/
Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/
Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
Grip Inversion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/
Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/

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

Ep. 21: Surviving Bad Positions May 27, 2019

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As the saying goes, if you don't lose you'll eventually win. This week's episode discusses strategies for surviving bad positions like side control, knee on belly, mount, and back mount.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
Alignment vs Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
Defend with Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
Kinetic Chains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/
Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/

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

Ep. 20: Longevity May 20, 2019

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They call it your Jiu-Jitsu journey for a reason. Steve and Matt explain how to stay healthy and motivated for decades.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Prioritize Longevity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
Stress and Recovery
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
Habits Over Results
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/

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

Ep. 19: Injuries & Setbacks May 13, 2019

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Setbacks in your Jiu-Jitsu journey are inevitable. This week Steve and Matt discuss the strategies and mental models for dealing with setbacks, including injuries and life changes.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Training Handicaps
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
Extreme Ownership
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/
Beginner's Mind
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
Meditative Drilling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/

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

Ep. 18: Guard Series: Retention Phase May 06, 2019

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In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make their final attempts to prevent a guard pass.
Mental models discussed in this episode:

Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
Layers of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/
Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
Force Vectors
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/
Leading Edges
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/
Solid Frames
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/
Kinetic Chains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/
Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/

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

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