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. 130: First Principles
In this mini-episode, we explain first principles: how we can repeatedly ask "why" to uncover simple and foundation truths so we can better understand jiu-jitsu.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
Ep. 414: The One-Hour Problem, feat. Kyvann Gonzalez
This week, we're joined by Kyvann Gonzalez! Kyvann is the head coach and co-owner of Bodega Jiu Jitsu in Maplewood, NJ, where he builds his classes around games and live training using the constraints-led approach. In this episode, Kyvan...
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...
