Explore the conceptual side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests discuss the mental models, or universal principles, behind the gentle art.
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Mental Models Podcast It's not a brain in a jar, that's the gist!


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Mental Models Podcast It's not a brain in a jar, that's the gist!
Dr. Daniel Krawczyk & George Baxter, JD, CFA
All about your brain & obtaining real-world behavioral finance knowledge! Listeners have access to original and engaging discussion of behavioral finance and cognitive bias.
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Super Power U: Mental Models and Tactical Skills To Activate Your Inner Superhero


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Super Power U: Mental Models and Tactical Skills To Activate Your Inner Superhero
Lisa Betts-LaCroix
Lisa Betts-LaCroix talks to brilliant and wise academics and scientists, visionary innovators and entrepreneurs, communication experts, authors, and other bright minds to unpack the skills and mindset needed to activate your Inner Super Hero. Whether you're growing a business, building a family, launching a start-up, managing a team, or reinventing your Self, the world needs your brightest, biggest most powerful Self now more than ever.
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Ep. 180: Gym Rats and Giving Back, feat. Andrew Wiltse
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This week, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a very raw and transparent conversation. For those not aware, Andrew recently experienced a manic episode and was diagnosed with dissociative disorder. He also recently launched the Gym Rat program, a charitable organization focused on sponsoring athletes in need. In this ep…
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Ep. 179: Hybrid Reverse Classrooms, feat. Lachlan Giles
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This week we're joined again by Lachlan Giles! Lachlan introduces the hybrid reverse classroom model that he uses for his online Jiu-Jitsu instructional platform, SUBMETA. Sign up for SUBMETA here: https://submeta.io/want Mental models discussed in this episode: Double Down on Strengths https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/ Funnelin…
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Ep. 178: Redefining High Percentage, feat. Robert Degle
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This week we're joined again by Robert Degle! Robert joins us for a thought piece where we question one of the biggest assumptions in Jiu-Jitsu: what does it mean for a technique to be "high percentage?" And are we defining this correctly? Robert Degle's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RobertDegleBJJ Mental models discussed in this episode: Do What Wor…
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Ep. 177: Submission Series: The Arm Triangle, feat. Seph Smith
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This week we're joined by Seph Smith! Seph is a black belt under Ryan Hall and is the head instructor at Upstream BJJ. Seph joins us to talk about the concepts behind one of his favorite submissions: the arm triangle. Seph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sephwillkillyou/ Seph's email: sephsmithbjj@gmail.com Arm Triangle Details with Seph Smi…
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Ep. 176: Nutrition for BJJ, feat. Dr. Matteo Capodaglio
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This week we're joined by Dr. Matteo Capodaglio! Matteo is the founder of Capo Nutrition, and is the "nutritionist to the stars" for BJJ athletes such as Mikey Musumeci and Margot Ciccarelli. In this episode, Matteo provides a brief primer on nutrition for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as some mythbusting on common nutrition misconceptions. Matteo’s…
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Ep. 175: Submission Series: The Guillotine, feat. "The Raspberry Ape" Daniel Strauss
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This week, we're joined by "The Raspberry Ape," Daniel Strauss! Daniel is a black belt under Roger Gracie and is the host of The Raspberry Ape Podcast. In this episode, Daniel breaks down the concepts behind one of his favorite submissions, and arguably one of the best overall submissions in all of Jiu-Jitsu: the guillotine choke. Daniel's Instagra…
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Ep. 174: Structuring a Curriculum, feat. Nick Purler
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This week we're joined by Nick Purler! Nick is the head coach at Purler Wrestling Academy. In this episode, Nick brings his wealth of wrestling and coaching knowledge to the podcast, discussing topics such as: structuring a curriculum, cultivating a gameplan, the coach/student relationship, and introducing wrestling into your BJJ game. Purler Wrest…
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Ep. 173: S&C for Elite Athletes, feat. Lucius Tirey IV
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This week we're joined by Lucius Tirey IV! Lucius is the strength & conditioning coach for Rafael Lovato Jr. and Xande Ribeiro. In this episode, Lucius discusses how he builds and executes strength & conditioning programs for elite-level BJJ athletes. Lucius' Instagram: https://instagram.com/greenstrengthiv/ Lucius' website: https://greenstrengthhq…
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Ep. 172: The Law of Attraction, feat. Sonny Brown
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In this very special episode, we're joined by Jiu-Jitsu podcaster and transcendental scholar Sonny Brown. Sonny joins us to break down the most powerful mental model of them all: the Law of Attraction. Mental models discussed in this episode: Law of Attraction https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-attraction/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Model…
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Ep. 171: Financial Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Meg He
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This week we're joined by Meg He! Meg is the co-founder and co-CEO of Aday, a Forbes 30 under 30 winner, and well-known Jiu-Jiteiro. Meg joins us to share some key business concepts for grapplers looking to make a living in the gentle art. Mental models discussed in this episode: Idea Communism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/ Race to th…
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Ep. 170: Following Your Passion, feat. Braulio Estima
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This week we're joined by Braulio Estima! Braulio talks about the importance of following your passion, and explains what "clicked" for him when he burst onto the world scene at black belt. Braulio's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/braulioestima Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Conc…
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Ep. 169: Submission Series: The D'Arce Choke, feat. Drew Foster
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This week we're joined by Drew Foster! Drew, also known as Darce_Knight on Reddit, is the host of The Neon Belly Podcast. In this episode, Drew breaks down one of his specializations: the D'Arce choke. Drew's podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844219 Drew on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight Drew on Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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Ep. 168: Workshopping, feat. Malachy Friedman
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This week, Malachy Friedman joins us to discuss workshopping! Malachy's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MalachyFriedman Mental models discussed in this episode: Scientific Method https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/ Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/ Meditative Drilling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/ …
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Ep. 167: Position Series: Inverted Guard, feat. Nikki Sullivan
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This week we're joined by Nikki Sullivan! Nikki is a black belt under André Galvão and is an inverted guard specialist. Nikki breaks down the concepts behind her inverted game, which she calls "panda." Nikki's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkicuddlejitsu/ The Panda Guard by Nikki Sullivan - BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/th…
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Ep. 166: Position Series: Back Control, feat. Nick "Chewy" Albin
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This week we're joined by Nick "Chewy" Albin! Chewy breaks down strategies and concepts for back control. The BJJ podcast crossover you never knew you needed! Chewy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chewjitsu/ Chewy's website: https://www.chewjitsu.net/ Chewy's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3sMOuM2 Chewy's back control playlist: https://bit.ly/36fAr…
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Ep. 165: Behavior Analysis, feat. Dr. Antonio Harrison
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This week we're joined by Dr. Antonio Harrison! Antonio, affectionately known as "Coach Doc," holds a PhD in behavior analysis, and has a wealth of experience in sports coaching. Doc introduces us to the field of behavior analysis, and shares lessons on how coaches can bring out the best in their athletes. Doc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…
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Ep. 164: S&C for Normal People, feat. Leanne Pedante
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This week we're joined by Leanne Pedante! Leanne is the Head of Fitness at Supernatural. Leanne shares her philosophy for making strength & conditioning accessible and fun for the non-athletes among us. Leanne's Instagram: https://instagram.com/leannepedante Leanne's website: https://www.leannepedante.com/ Supernatural: https://www.getsupernatural.…
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Ep. 163: Training with Constraints, feat. Mark Harari
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This week we're joined by Mark Harari! Mark is the owner of Pulse Fitness Studio, coach on Supernatural, and a reputed celebrity fitness trainer. Mark joins us to explain how fitness programs are structured to accommodate the needs of individuals with real-life constraints around their training, such as limited time, physical constraints, or work r…
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Ep. 162: The Language of Coaching, feat. Nick Winkelman
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This week we're joined by Dr. Nick Winkelman! Nick is the author of The Language of Coaching and the Head of Athletic Performance at Irish Rugby. In this episode, Nick shares concepts that coaches can use to maximize athletic performance in their students. Topics discussed include: Types of cues: internal, external, analogy. The "long loop" for tea…
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Ep. 161: Pressure Concepts, feat. Xande Ribeiro
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This week we're joined by Xande Ribeiro! Xande joins us to discuss the concepts behind pressure: one of the most potent weapons in Jiu-Jitsu. Xande's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanderibeirojj/ Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.instagram.com/sixbladesjiujitsu/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Surface Area https://bjjmentalmodels.co…
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Ep. 160: Wrestling for BJJ, feat. Sara McMann
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This week we're joined by Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Sara McMann! Sara explains how Jiu-Jiteiros can level up their wrestling in BJJ. Follow Sara McMann on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saramcmann Mental models discussed in this episode: Direct vs. Proxy Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/ Mask Your Intentions http…
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Ep. 159: Inclusivity, feat. Hillary VanOrnum
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This week, we're joined by Hillary VanOrnum! Hillary is a black belt under James Foster and the head instructor at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu. In this episode, Hillary discusses her philosophy for making BJJ an inclusive "safe place for violence." Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premiu…
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Ep. 158: Catastrophic Injury, feat. Matt Kwan & Seb Lavoie
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Seb Lavoie is a frequent BJJ Mental Models guest, BJJ black belt, CrossFit athlete, gym owner, and retired RCMP Sergeant Major. Earlier in 2021, Seb experienced a freak accident in which the muscles in his leg necrotized and had to be removed. Seb survived, but now has significantly reduced functionality in his leg and is facing the possibility of …
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BONUS: The Master & The Apprentice, feat. Emily Kwok & Dominyka Obelenyte
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays from BJJ Mental Models! On a personal note, I'd just like to thank you for supporting us. Whether you support us on BJJ Mental Models Premium, read the newsletter, or listen to the podcast, I'm really and truly grateful that you've chosen to invest your valuable time and attention in our work. It really, truly mea…
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Ep. 157: The Pitfalls of Principles, feat. Jon Thomas
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Jon Thomas is back! This week, Jon continues a topic he brought up in his last BJJ Mental Models appearance: the pitfalls of principles. Jon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SnakePlisken09 Jon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjj Jon's website: https://www.jonthomasbjj.com Mental models discussed in this episode: Concepts Over…