
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 485 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsHealth & FitnessWrestling | |||

This week, we're joined by Andrew Green! Andrew is the creator of the Kids Jiu-Jitsu Playbook and a 25-year veteran of martial arts coaching. In this episode, Andrew teaches what truly makes a great kids coach: understanding developmental stages, emo... more
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss leading edges, and why it's important to identify which part of the body is responsible for making an attack work. The leading edge will often (but not always) be the nearest part of your opponent's body where ... more
This week, we're joined again by Jake O'Driscoll from Essence BJJ! In this episode, Jake explains how high-level grapplers like Adele Fornarino and Brianna Ste-Marie actually study Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: practical note-taking, video review, effor... more
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss force vectors and how understanding them makes frames more effective.
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So many mix messages, and Steve agrees with every guess.
This is the best BJJ podcast I’ve found that can help us as new BJJ practitioners. It is helpful to start with early episodes to get a basic groundwork for the concepts discussed throughout other episodes.
Very good information to a new older white belt. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
I cannot believe how good the quality of the content is for free! Amazing, thank you Steve !
I really enjoyed this and it's helping me with my game
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Focusing on a conceptual approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the content emphasizes understanding the theories, strategies, and techniques involved in the art rather than merely memorizing moves. Frequent discussions center around fundamental concepts such as grip fighting, the psychology of competition, mental health within the sport, and the social aspects of Jiu-Jitsu practice, creating a holistic perspective on training and engagement with the community. Noteworthy is the commitment to inclusivity in training, as discussions often highlight the importance of respect and community-building within Jiu-Jitsu practice, making this suitable for both new practitioners and seasoned athletes looking to enhance their understanding and skills.
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Recent guests on BJJ Mental Models include:
1. Todd Richards
2. Nick Salles
3. Jesse Phillips
4. Christopher Round
5. Keith Krikorian
6. Kenny Kim
7. Karel Pravec
8. Jake O'Driscoll
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