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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. 97: Double Tap Mar 12, 2026
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    In this week's mini-episode, we explain the double tap: a deceptive way to trick your opponent into lowering their defenses.
    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro
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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:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com
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    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    Ep. 380: Women Grow Gyms, feat. Livia Giles Mar 09, 2026
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    This week, we're joined again by Livia Giles! In this episode, Livia explains why growing your gym's female membership isn't just the right thing to do, it's smart business. Livia shares what actually moves the needle on women's participation, the culture shifts that make women feel welcome, why intimidation kills retention before it starts, and how gym owners can practically double their potential clientele by taking women seriously.
    Follow Livia on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/livia_giles
    Train with Livia at Absolute MMA in St. Kilda, Australia:
    https://absolutemma.com.au
    Learn online with Livia at SUBMETA (seriously, do it):
    https://submeta.io
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Psychological Safety
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety

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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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    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

    Mini Ep. 96: Direct and Proxy Control Mar 05, 2026
    Show notes

    In this week's mini-episode, we explain the relationship between direct control and proxy control. Direct control means a dominant grip through immediate contact; proxy control means using something else (like the gi).
    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:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com
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    Ep. 379: Position Series: The 90/90, feat. Rob Biernacki Mar 02, 2026
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    This week, Rob Biernacki is back! In this episode, Rob explains the 90/90: a yoga-style "pigeon pose" position ideal for defending leglocks and getting to the running man escape (AKA the "Captain Morgan").
    Follow Rob on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/islandtopteam
    Train with Rob at Island Top Team in Nanaimo, BC:
    https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteambjj
    https://islandtopteam.com
    Learn online with Rob at BJJ Concepts:
    https://bjjconcepts.net
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • 3 Joint Rule
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule
    • Knee Line
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/knee-line
    • Myopia
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia
    • Prevention Over Cure
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure
    • Universal Defenses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/universal-defenses
    • Proximal and Distal Control
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/proximal-and-distal-control

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

    Mini Ep. 95: Impostor Syndrome Feb 26, 2026
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    In this week's mini-episode, we tackle impostor syndrome: the common (but false) belief that you are unworthy of your rank or accomplishments.
    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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    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter
    Learn more mental models in our online database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database
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    Ep. 378: Repetition and Representation, feat. Cal Jones Feb 23, 2026
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    This week, we're joined by Cal Jones! A 32-year grappling veteran with a master's in advanced coaching practice, Cal is one of the most recognized voices in the constraints-led approach (CLA) space. In this episode, Cal breaks down why the quality of your reps matters more than the quantity and how to design training that actually transfers to competition. Topics include: repetition and representation, the PVCT model (a framework for layering increasingly representative training tasks), perception-action coupling, invariants in BJJ, open mat intention, and the role of fun and confidence in long-term skill development.
    Follow Cal on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/calwjones
    Connect with Cal for consulting:
    https://calendly.com/calumwalkerjones/consultancy
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching: An Essential Guide, by Steve M. Smith:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCTGND5
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Invariants
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants
    • Perception-Action Coupling
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling
    • Intention
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention

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

    Mini Ep. 94: Kinetic Chains Feb 19, 2026
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    In this week's mini-episode, we discuss kinetic chains: a concept from mechanical engineering and physiology that explains how movement in our joints affects the other joints in that limb. Kinetic chains are open when the hand/foot is unconnected, or closed when connected to a surface.
    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. 377: Presence & Anticipation, feat. Margot Ciccarelli Feb 16, 2026
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    This week, we're joined again by Margot Ciccarelli! In this episode, Margot shares mindset advice on staying present and escaping the mental trap of "anticipating" negative outcomes. Margot covers important mental reframing topics like fear, hesitation, our internal dialogue, intentional exposure, pattern interrupts, and rhythm changes.
    Follow Margot on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/margotciccarelli
    Margot's mindset coach, Dr. Frazer Atkinson @ Kaizen:
    https://kaizenmp.com
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    BJJMM Ep. 131: Movement Vocabulary, feat. Margot Ciccarelli
    https://bjj.plus/131
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Acute Stress Response
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/acute-stress-response
    • Mindfulness
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness
    • Emotional Contagion
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion
    • Reframing
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing
    • Pattern Interrupts
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts
    • Ecological Dynamics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics
    • Predictable Responses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
    • External Cues
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/external-cues

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

    BONUS: The Economics of Jiu-Jitsu Gyms in 2026, feat. David Bayarena Feb 12, 2026
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    In this bonus episode for BJJ business owners, we're joined again by David Bayarena! David is a BJJ black belt, a longtime BJJMM community member, and the founder of RONIN: a financial planning & training firm specialized in working with Jiu-Jitsu gyms.
    This conversation focuses on how BJJ gym owners can survive economic volatility and build real wealth, not just create a job for themselves. Topics include: cash flow discipline, break-even analysis, liquidity reserves, entity structure (LLCs vs. S-Corps), tax strategy, insurance protection, inflation, and smart use of leverage.
    Email David:
    david@roninwealth.com
    Work with David at RONIN Wealth:
    https://www.roninwealth.com
    Resources discussed in this episode:
    BJJMM Ep. 303: Building Wealth in BJJ, feat. David Bayarena
    https://bjj.plus/303
    ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!
    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://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social
    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

    Mini Ep. 93: Plus, Minus, Equals Feb 12, 2026
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    In this week's mini-episode, we discuss plus, minus, equals: a team-based training concept often attributed to UFC legend Frank Shamrock. It teaches that you get the best results when training with a combination of people who are better than you (the "pluses"), worse than you (the "minuses"), and on par with you (the "equals").
    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
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    ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!
    The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com
    Need more BJJ Mental Models?
    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
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    Learn more mental models in our online database:
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