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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Ep. 3: Anatomic Hierarchy, Grips

Steve & Matt discuss Jiu-Jitsu mental models involving the human body. A great discussion on how to use your body as a weapon while preventing your opponent from doing the same. Mental models discussed in this episode: Anatomic Hierarchy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/ Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Grip Inversio...

Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 3

Ep. 2: Core Mechanics

Steve and Matt explore the three core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: Frames, Levers, and Wedges. All techniques in Jiu-Jitsu can be defined in terms of these mechanics. Frames: Creating solid structures with the strong parts of your body, such as your elbows and knees. You use these frames to create obstacles for your opponent and control the distance. Levers: Latching onto an opponent's limb and manipulating it for leverage. Submissions are generally applied against a lever. Wedges: Using parts of you...

Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2

Ep. 1: Alignment

This is our first episode! Matt and Steve dig into Alignment, the unified theory of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as described by Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team. ⚠️ 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

Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 1

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