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. 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...
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...
