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BJJ Mental Models

Steve Kwan
BJJ Mental Models
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  • BJJ Mental Models

    Mini Ep. 98: Shuhari

    19/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    In this week's mini-episode, we explain shuhari: a Japanese concept from the traditional martial arts explaining the three stages of mastery.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro

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    The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database

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    ⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!
    MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta
  • BJJ Mental Models

    Ep. 381: What's My Game Again? feat. Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth

    16/03/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    This week, we're joined again by fan favorite Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth! Josh explains one of the most overlooked concepts in jiu-jitsu: having a "game." Drawing inspiration from the Mendes brothers, Josh explains why a repeatable, deliberate path from standing to finish beats reactive rolling every time. Topics include: decision-making loops, why "taking what they give you" is a trap, and how to actually build a game plan that works under pressure.

    Follow Josh on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/apexconyers

    Train with Josh at Apex MMA Conyers in Covington, Georgia:
    https://www.apexconyers.com

    Argue with Josh on Reddit:
    https://reddit.com/u/kintanon

    Mental models discussed in this episode:
    Feedback Loop
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop

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

    Funneling
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling

    Tokui Waza
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza

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    The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com

    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
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    Learn more mental models in our online database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database

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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels
    https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social
    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels

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

    ⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!
    MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta
  • BJJ Mental Models

    Mini Ep. 97: Double Tap

    12/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    In this week's mini-episode, we explain the double tap: a deceptive way to trick your opponent into lowering their defenses.

    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro

    ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com

    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter

    Learn more mental models in our online database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database

    Follow us on social:
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels
    https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social
    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels

    ⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!
    MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta
  • BJJ Mental Models

    Ep. 380: Women Grow Gyms, feat. Livia Giles

    09/03/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    This week, we're joined again by Livia Giles! In this episode, Livia explains why growing your gym's female membership isn't just the right thing to do, it's smart business. Livia shares what actually moves the needle on women's participation, the culture shifts that make women feel welcome, why intimidation kills retention before it starts, and how gym owners can practically double their potential clientele by taking women seriously.

    Follow Livia on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/livia_giles

    Train with Livia at Absolute MMA in St. Kilda, Australia:
    https://absolutemma.com.au

    Learn online with Livia at SUBMETA (seriously, do it):
    https://submeta.io

    Mental models discussed in this episode:
    Psychological Safety
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety

    ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com

    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter

    Learn more mental models in our online database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database

    Follow us on social:
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels
    https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social
    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels

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

    ⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!
    MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta
  • BJJ Mental Models

    Mini Ep. 96: Direct and Proxy Control

    05/03/2026 | 8 mins.
    In this week's mini-episode, we explain the relationship between direct control and proxy control. Direct control means a dominant grip through immediate contact; proxy control means using something else (like the gi).

    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro

    ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com

    Need more BJJ Mental Models?

    Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter

    Learn more mental models in our online database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database

    Follow us on social:
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels
    https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels
    https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social
    https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels

    ⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!
    MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

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About 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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