BJJ Mental Models

• Ep. 363: Jiu-Jitsu for Belonging, feat. Kenny Kim

  This week, we're joined by Mat Made founder Kenny Kim! In this episode, Kenny discusses how to build deeper connections and stronger communities through Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: creating lasting engagement at gyms, growing authentic online followings, using storytelling to inspire others, overcoming imposter syndrome, building consistency, and leading with purpose. Follow Kenny on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjjThe Jiu-Jitsu Millionaire, by Kenny Kim:https://a.co/d/fZghu0aMat Made (book), by Kenny Kim:https://amazon.com/dp/B09231HG4RMat Made show & gym finder:https://matmade.comTrain at Kenny Kim BJJ in Marietta, GA:https://kennykimbjj.comResources discussed in this episode:The Influence Continuum:https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuumMental models discussed in this episode:Continuum of Motivationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivationInertiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertiaImpostor Syndromehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/impostor-syndromeTimeframe Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradoxThird Placehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-placePermission Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradoxAdvice Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradoxConsistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency⬆️ 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.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic 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

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• Mini Ep. 79: Points of Control

  In this week's mini-episode, we discuss how the torso and levers become points of control. With torso control, we clamp or hook onto our opponent's torso so we can hold them in position or rotate around them. With lever control, we use our opponent's arms, legs, and/or head to create leverage. Attacking a single lever usually affords more force, whereas attacking multiple levers simultaneously usually affords more control. 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.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic 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

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• Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec

  This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omoplata. Karel explains why the omoplata is so effective as both a sweep and control position, how to chain between parallel and perpendicular omoplatas, and why it excels against bigger opponents.Follow Karel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/silverfoxbjjGet Karel's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/karel-pravecTrain with Karel at Silver Fox BJJ in New Jersey:https://silverfoxbjj.comLearn online with Karel on the Silver Fox BJJ app:https://silverfoxbjjglobal.comResources discussed in this episode:Omoplata Attackshttps://youtu.be/9cRPcxZXIKoOmoplata Set Up & Finishing Details https://youtu.be/1nTYmH6NmP0Understanding The Split Guardhttps://youtu.be/gWtdq9txY_gOmoplata to MangleDomehttps://youtu.be/lumzFvUtRMMMental models discussed in this episode:Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chainingPredictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responsesReturn on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investmentProbabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinkingDominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-anglesCore Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanicsTheory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignmentCommitted Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques⬆️ 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.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social⚠️ 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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• Mini Ep. 78: Last Mile Problem

  In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the last mile problem, which explains why it gets harder to achieve our goals as we near the end (or "last mile"). The last mile problem is commonly caused by complexity, complacency, consistency, or confidence.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.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic 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

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• Ep. 361: Submission Series: The Kimura, feat. Stephan Kesting

  This week, we're joined by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Stephan teaches the Kimura as both a submission and a positional system: its ancient origins, key positional variations, and how it functions as a control framework rather than just a finishing move. Topics include finishing mechanics, leverage physics, the "fat old lazy man" Kimura, and Kesting’s new instructional, The Kimura Roadmap.Follow Stephan Kesting on Instagram:https://instagram.com/stephan_kestingLearn online with Stephan at Grapplearts:https://grapplearts.comResources discussed in this episode:The Kimura Roadmap, by Stephan Kestinghttps://grapplearts.com/kimuraThe Near Side Kimura, A Forgotten Positionhttps://youtu.be/62oLRT_Sar4The Lazy, Old, Fat Man Kimurahttps://youtu.be/29JtQffs-yASubmission as Position, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/submission-as-position-feat-rob-biernackiThe Phil Davis Kimura, AKA the "Phil-Mura"https://youtu.be/LuM13SpQIhoMental models discussed in this episode:Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submissionTerminal Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/terminal-positionsPredictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responsesDilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-ruleRatchet Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-controlTorquehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/torqueCore Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics⬆️ 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.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://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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