BJJ Mental Models

By: Steve Kwan
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Ep. 307: Agents & Representation, feat. Sara Rafferty
    Oct 21 2024

    This week we're joined by Sara Rafferty! Sara is the agent and manager for Jiu-Jitsu standouts like Adele Fornarino, Brianna Ste-Marie, and Jake O'Driscoll. In this episode, Sara shares her advice on how athletes can leverage agents, managers, and representation to negotiate better sponsorships and fight contracts in Jiu-Jitsu.

    Follow Sara Rafferty on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/a_rafferty

    Follow Carolina Vallejo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/carovallejojj

    Resources discussed in this episode:

    Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher & William Ury
    https://amzn.to/3YxuU6n


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • The Golden Rule
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/

    • Timeframe Paradox
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/

    • Abundance Mindset
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/

    • Trading Up
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/

    • Anchoring Bias
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anchoring-bias/

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


    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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Mini Ep. 24: Slicer Mechanics
    Oct 17 2024

    In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains slicers, a submission that usually targets the bicep or calf, and discusses why these submissions may be underused due to IBJJF ruleset restrictions.

    (A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)

    Before you listen to this episode, check out:

    Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule

    Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics

    Mini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanics
    https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-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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    8 mins
  • Ep. 306: Tactics for Jiu-Jitsu Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse
    Oct 14 2024

    This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse! Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete. In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition. Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels.

    Follow Amanda on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/


    Resources discussed in this episode:

    BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley
    https://bjj.plus/210

    BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse
    https://bjj.plus/218

    Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevens
    https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK

    Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweck
    https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L

    The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy
    https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX

    Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
    https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/

    • Visualization
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/

    • Controlled Breathing
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/

    • Mindfulness
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/

    • Law of Contrast
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/

    • Reflecting "As If"
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/

    • Staying Loose
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/

    • Growth Mindset
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/


    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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    51 mins

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