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Mini Ep. 58: The 80/20 Rule
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the 80/20 rule, a mental model that's well-known, but misunderstood and overapplied. The 80/20 rule refers to …
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep. 341: Jiu-Jitsu Is a Team Sport, feat. Francesco Fonte
Episode 341
In this episode, we're joined by Francesco Fonte, MMA and Jiu-Jitsu head coach from Sportschule Next Level in Germany! Francesco explores the idea of…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mini Ep. 57: The Map Is Not the Territory
In this week's mini-episode we discuss how the map is not the territory, a foundational concept for working with mental models and other abstractions…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep. 340: Awkward Turtles, feat. Sonia Sillan
Episode 340
In this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Steve Kwan welcomes back Sonia Sillan from Combat Arts Academy to explore the concept of the “awkward turtles:”…
1 year, 4 months ago
Mini Ep. 56: Controlled Breathing
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the importance of controlled breathing when sparring. Managing your breath effectively creates a positive ripp…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 339: Developing Youth Programs, feat. Brennan Strimple
Episode 339
This week we're joined by Brennan Strimple! Brennan is the black belt head coach at RPMA (Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts). In this episode, Brennan s…
1 year, 4 months ago
Mini Ep. 55: Staying Loose
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the importance of staying loose when sparring. Being relaxed makes it easier to conserve energy, avoid being c…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 338: Gaze Tracking, feat. Timothy Lee Peterson
Episode 338
This week we're joined by Timothy Lee Peterson! In this episode, Timothy explains why gaze tracking — or where your eyes are looking — is a surprisin…
1 year, 4 months ago
Mini Ep. 54: Controlling the Distance
In this week's mini-episode we discuss controlling the distance, a key lesson in most martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As general advice,…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 337: Gatekeepers Ruin Everything, feat. Charles Harriott
Episode 337
This week we're joined again by Charles Harriott! In this episode, Charles discusses the problem of "gatekeepers" in Jiu-Jitsu, or people who try to …
1 year, 4 months ago