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
Ep. 113: Jiu-Jitsu for Total Beginners, feat. Jeff Shaw
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Steve & Matt Kwan
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Episode 113
This is it: the ultimate onboarding package for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jeff Shaw, co-owner of Bellingham BJJ and host of Dirty White Belt Radio, joins us to tell absolute beginners what they need to know about Jiu-Jitsu. If you're looking to start BJJ, or you're introducing someone to BJJ, play this episode.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How to introduce the brand new student to Jiu-Jitsu
- What to look for in a gym/instructor
- How to identify red flags with a gym/instructor
- How to onboard new students
- Critical concepts for beginners
- Techniques vs. concepts
- How BJJ is different from other martial arts
- How John Danaher pronounces "rodeo"
- How to talk about butts. Buttocks? Bum? Ass? Hindquarters?
- How to avoid alienating students
- The most effective pro wrestling finishers in BJJ
- BJJ etiquette: dos and don'ts
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Principles Over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/ - Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ - Form to Leave Form
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/ - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment/ - Making Smaller Circles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/ - Prevention Over Cure
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/ - Marginal Gains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/ - Train With Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here:
https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/
Need more BJJ Mental Models?
Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/
Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/
Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/
Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:
https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
Music by Enterprize:
https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/