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Back to SearchEp. 344: Ankle Lock Strategy, feat. Jake O'Driscoll
Episode 344
In this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Steve Kwan is joined by Jake O’Driscoll from Essence BJJ in Perth for an in-depth discussion on the straight foot lock game. Jake explains his unique finishing m…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Mini Ep. 60: Flow
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the concept of flow, a mental model for peak performance first proposed in 1975 by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 343: Living Your Values, feat. Giles Garcia
Episode 343
In this episode, we're joined once again by Giles Garcia, head coach of Ronin Grappling in Glasgow, to tackle the complex topic of living your values in Jiu-Jitsu. Giles explores the challenges coach…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mini Ep. 59: Growth Mindset
In this week's mini-episode we discuss growth mindsets, a mental model popularized by Carol Dweck in her hit 2006 book, "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success." Growth mindsets are defined by belief…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 342: Developing Coaches, feat. Cody Maltais
Episode 342
In this episode, Steve sits down with Cody Maltais, head coach at Elevate MMA in Durham, North Carolina, to explore the art of developing coaches in Jiu-Jitsu. Cody shares his journey from Marine Cor…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 an uneven distribution where the majority of resul…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks 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 Jiu-Jitsu as a team sport. He explains how foster…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks 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. The key lesson: no "map" is a 100% accurate refl…
Published on 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:” the introverted, unsure, or atypical students who…
Published on 3 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 ripple effect in your Jiu-Jitsu performance by reducin…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago