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. 132: Conceptual Thinking
In this mini-episode, we explain conceptual thinking: its origins in jiu-jitsu, why it matters, and how it balances with learning jiu-jitsu as a series of step-by-step techniques.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally ...
Ep. 416: Going Pro Without Going Broke, feat. Corey Guitard
This week, we're joined by Corey Guitard! Corey is a black belt under Louis Ho and now runs Main Quest BJJ in Calgary, where six of his students have medaled in the adult divisions at No-Gi Worlds. In this episode, Corey shares what he's...
Mini Ep. 131: The Protégé Effect
In this mini-episode, we explain the protégé effect, and why teaching is one of the best ways to learn.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmen...
Ep. 415: What’s the Point of a Coach?, feat. Priit Mihkelson
This week, we're joined by Priit Mihkelson! Priit is an Estonian black belt and co-owner of Estum Jiu-Jitsu in Tallinn, with 26 years of jiu-jitsu behind him. In this episode, Priit works through what a coach's job is, and why his...