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.
BJJ Mental Models
Latest Episodes
Mini Ep. 129: Handicapping
In this mini-episode, we explain handicapping: how we can physically and strategically reduce our performance to get the most out of each training round.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
Ep. 413: Technique Sequencing, feat. Marc Ste-Marie
This week, we're joined by Marc Ste-Marie! Marc is a second-degree black belt with Brazilian Top Team who has been grappling since the late 80s, coaches kids and adult classes, and is the father of Brianna Ste-Marie. In this episode, Mar...
Mini Ep. 128: Survivorship Bias
In this mini-episode, we explain survivorship bias: a logical error where we overstudy those who were successful, but understudy those who failed.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
Ep. 412: Hand Fighting, feat. Brandon Reed
This week, we're joined by Brandon Reed! Brandon is a three-time NAIA national champion wrestler from Louisville, Kentucky, who now trains jiu-jitsu full-time in Guelph, Ontario. In this episode, Brandon explains hand fighting for jiu...