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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.

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Ep. 324: Breaking Social Contracts, feat. Josh...

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2025/02/17

This week we're joined again by Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth from Apex MMA in Covington, Georgia! In this episode, Josh discusses "social contracts" in Jiu-Jitsu and how to break them. Social contracts are the unwritten rules we abide by, which often aren't actually rules. Social contracts can become invisible mental scripts and self-limiting habits that hold us back from our best performance in every roll. Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexconyers Train...

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Mini Ep. 41: Redundancies

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2025/02/13

In this week's mini-episode, we explain the concept of redundancies, or how to ensure you have backup options if your plan fails. There are two ways to create redundancies in your technique: by using multiple points of control, and by having a solid "plan B." Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offe...

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Ep. 323: Collaborative Camps, feat. Josh "Kintanon"...

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2025/02/10

This week we're joined by a panel: Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth from Apex MMA and Jesse Walker from Rough Hands BJJ! In this episode, Josh and Jesse recap lessons learned from our most recent BJJ Mental Models camp in Georgia, and share best practices for running a collaborative camp and breaking from the traditional "one-man show" seminar structure. Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apexconyers Train with Josh at Apex MMA in Covington, Georgia: https://www.apexconyers....

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Mini Ep. 40: Placeholders

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2025/02/06

In this week's mini-episode, we explain the concept of placeholders. Think of positional advancement like climbing a ladder: one rung at a time, and never let go of both rungs at once! Don't abandon a point of control until you've got something equivalent or better. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium me...

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Ep. 322: Technique Zero, feat. Marc Ste-Marie

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2025/02/03

This week we're joined by Marc Ste-Marie! Marc is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the father of IBJJF "Queen" Brianna Ste-Marie. In this episode, Marc explains the concept of "technique zero," or how we can teach Jiu-Jitsu quicker by reverse engineering and mastering the point of entry. Follow Marc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwiksub2021 Subscribe to Marc's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marcstemarie6821 Resources discussed in this episode: The Fig...

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Mini Ep. 39: Surface Area

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2025/01/30

In this week's mini-episode we explain the concept of surface area, or how much of your body is connected to your opponent when you apply force. You can create more pressure by applying maximal force through the smallest surface area. A classic example is the "shoulder of justice" side control crossface pin. We also discuss other benefits to minimizing surface area, and other types of pressure beyond the physics definition.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $7...

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Ep. 321: Submission Series: The Woj Lock, feat. Chris...

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2025/01/27

This week we're joined again by BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete Chris Wojcik! In this episode, Chris breaks down the mechanics and meta relevance of his new signature move, the Woj Lock.Follow Chris on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcikSubscribe to Chris' newsletter, The Grappler's Diary:https://thegrapplersdiary.substack.com/Buy Chris' book of the same name on Amazon:https://amzn.to/4gc74UhBuy Woj Lock the World on BJJ Fanatics:https://bit.ly/wojlockResources discussed in t...

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Mini Ep. 38: Ratchet Control

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2025/01/23

In this week's mini-episode we explain ratchet control, a mental model that fine-tunes rotational submissions, especially the kimura. Ratchet control occurs when you force their limb into an "L" shape and rotate it like an Allen/hex key. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly j...

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Ep. 320: The Language of Injury, feat. Scott Fritzinger

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2025/01/20

This week we're joined by Scott Fritzinger! Scott is a BJJ black belt under Dave Camarillo and is the head instructor at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy Reno. In this episode, Scott discusses "the language of injury," or how our choice of words and delivery can change student behavior and influence the risk of injury in the gym.Follow Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy Reno on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/guerrillajjrenoTrain with Scott at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy Reno:https://www....

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Mini Ep. 37: Rotational Control

BJJ Mental Models ·

2025/01/16

In this week's mini-episode we explain rotational control, a mental model that helps us better secure positions and complete submissions. Rotational control involves either preventing your opponent from rotating their torso, or allowing them to rotate so you can follow and improve your position. Achieving rotational control usually requires you to occupy their elbow-knee space along their torso, or restrict the movement of their far arm/leg so they can't spin.Get our Intro to Mech...

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Ep. 319: 4 Pillars of Successful Gyms, feat. Eliot...

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2025/01/13

This week we're joined again by Eliot Marshall! Eliot is a BJJ black belt, retired UFC fighter, and owner of Easton Training Center in Colorado. In this episode, Eliot explains the 4 elements that every successful Jiu-Jitsu gym needs to nail: sales, marketing, product, and culture. Follow Eliot on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firemarshall205Train at Easton Training Center in Colorado:https://eastonbjj.com/Grow your BJJ gym with Easton Online:https://www.easton.online/Mental...

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Mini Ep. 36: Waypoints

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2025/01/09

In this week's mini-episode we explain waypoints, also known as "pitstops." Waypoints are positions of power where you are particularly well-trained, and feel comfortable that you can outgun your opponent due to experience and skill within the position. Waypoints aren't necessarily the common point-scoring positions, but can instead be "positions within positions" that occur along the way. Examples of common waypoints include the split squat, double unders, and topside quart...

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Ep. 318: Still Not Nice, feat. Beatrice Jin

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2025/01/06

This week we're joined again by Beatrice Jin! Beatrice is a black belt competitor and coach from Kogaion Academy in Arlington, Virginia. In this episode, we continue our conversation from Beatrice's last visit about how to "stop being nice" when sparring. Topics include the essential concepts of assertiveness and aggressiveness in BJJ, the cultural influences that shape one’s approach to the sport, the significance of a competitive mindset, the necessity of pushing personal ...

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Mini Ep. 35: Tokui Waza

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2025/01/02

In this week's mini-episode we explain tokui waza, a concept from Judo and traditional martial arts. Translating roughly to "favorited technique" or "special skill," tokui waza refers to the tendency of martial artists to develop and leverage a few techniques they're especially good at. Tokui waza is important to understand because it helps us break the misconception that the best in the world are good at everything. Much like the pro wrestlers, they develop "finishing moves...

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Ep. 317: Takedown Safety, feat. Max Schneider

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2024/12/30

This week we're joined by Max Schneider! Max is a BJJ black belt under Justin Flores, as well as a national Judo champion and Olympic alternate, 2x Illinois state wrestling champion, and former D1 wrestler. In this episode, Max explores the philosophy and techniques behind safe and effective takedown training. Topics include the importance of warmup and falling techniques, various types of breakfalls, the differences in approach between Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, adapting techniques to various...

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Mini Ep. 34: Zone of Genius

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2024/12/26

In this week's mini-episode we explain the so-called "zone of genius:" a concept that encourages us to spend our time in the areas where we're most passionate and talented. This has implications for Jiu-Jitsu strategy: We should build a gameplan that takes the fight to places where we are the most exceptional. In terms of our skill development, this means we're best off doubling down on our strengths. Instead of trying to "get good at everything" (which is impossible), ...

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Ep. 316: Content Overload, feat. Jake Luigi

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2024/12/23

This week we're joined again by Jake Luigi from Less Impressed More Involved and Outlier DB! In this episode, Jake discusses a problem we can all relate to: content overload in BJJ. Jake shares great advice on choosing what to study in a world where quality Jiu-Jitsu content is plentiful but time is scarce.Follow Jake on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/limibjj/Subscribe to Less Impressed More Involved on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJCheck out Outlier DB:https://outl...

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Mini Ep. 33: Layers of Strategy

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2024/12/19

In this week's mini-episode we explain the layers of strategy: every good plan needs a solid foundation and a flexible perimeter. This concept applies to all manner of strategies, both on and off the mats.Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 32: Funnelinghttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16266002-mini-ep-32-funnelingMini Ep. 31: Asymmetric Warfarehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16225783-mini-ep-31-asymmetric-warfareGet our Intro to ...

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Ep. 315: Defensive Angles, feat. Priit Mihkelson

BJJ Mental Models ·

2024/12/16

This week we're joined again by Defensive BJJ coach and BJJMM fan-favorite guest Priit Mihkelson! In this episode, Priit discusses the importance of angles when defending from inferior positions. Priit explains concepts for finding the correct angle when defending from the bottom, such as maintaining a 45° angle relative to the floor after your legs have been cleared, and how "making a capital T" by positioning your body perpendicular to your opponent can prevent them from wrappin...

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Mini Ep. 32: Funneling

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2024/12/12

In this week's mini-episode we explain funneling, a key concept for building Jiu-Jitsu strategies. The idea is to build "funnels," or pathways to where we have an unfair/asymmetric advantage. A good gameplan uses funnels to "connect the dots" so no matter where a match goes, you have a viable pathway to your strongest positions.Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 31: Asymmetric Warfarehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16225783-mini-ep-31-asymmet...

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