BJJ Mental Models

By: Steve Kwan
  • Summary

  • Explore the conceptual side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests discuss the mental models, or universal principles, behind the gentle art.
    © 2024 BJJ Mental Models
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Episodes
  • Mini Ep. 19: Crank Mechanics
    Sep 12 2024

    In this week's mini-episode we discuss crank mechanics! Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck). We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets.

    Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:

    Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics

    Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics

    Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics

    Read up on the different types of chokes:
    https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/

    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 offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

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    11 mins
  • Ep. 301: Project-Based BJJ, feat. Josh Vogel
    Sep 9 2024

    This week we're joined by Josh Vogel! Alongside his wife Angie, Josh is a co-founder and head instructor at The Jiu Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia. In this episode, Josh emphasizes the importance of structured class curriculums and a project-based focus, where students develop their skills through specific, measurable 90-day projects targeting various techniques.

    Follow Josh on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogel
    https://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompany

    Train with Josh at The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Old City PA:
    https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/

    Buy 90 Day Project Based Jiu Jitsu by Josh Vogel on BJJ Fanatics:
    https://bjjfanatics.com/products/90-day-project-based-jiu-jitsu-by-josh-vogel


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Mnemonics
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/

    • Technique Chaining
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/

    • Funneling
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/

    • Diminishing Returns
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/diminishing-returns/

    • Keep it Playful
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/

    • Self-Competition
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/

    • Planning Paradox
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/

    • The Map Is Not the Territory
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/

    • Predictable Responses
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/

    • Deliberate Practice
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/


    Don'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 just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

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    59 mins
  • Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics
    Sep 5 2024

    In this week's mini-episode we discuss compression choke mechanics! Compression chokes involve squeezing your opponent's chest so tightly that their lungs can't expand to take in air. They're a bit silly and not high-percentage, but they're still worth knowing about so you don't wind up on the wrong end of someone else's compression choke highlight reel.

    Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:

    Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics

    Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics

    Read up on the different types of chokes:
    https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/

    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 offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

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    10 mins

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