Cover image of BJJ Mental Models

BJJ Mental Models

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.

Podcast cover

Ep. 245: Overcoming Obstacles, feat. Shama Ko

Ep. 245: Overcoming Obstacles, feat. Shama Ko

This week we're joined by Shama Ko!  Shama is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Penny Thomas and is best known for ... Read more

14 Aug 2023

57mins

Podcast cover

Ep. 244: Lean Learning, feat. Shanti Abelha

Ep. 244: Lean Learning, feat. Shanti Abelha

This week we're joined by Shanti Abelha!  Shanti is a multi-time black belt world champion, management consultant, and h... Read more

7 Aug 2023

54mins

Similar Podcasts

Podcast cover

Ep. 243: Overcoming Trauma Through Jiu-Jitsu, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez

Ep. 243: Overcoming Trauma Through Jiu-Jitsu, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez

This week we're joined by David Figueroa-Martinez!  David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie... Read more

31 Jul 2023

1hr 2mins

Podcast cover

Ep. 242: Position Series: The Lockdown, feat. Brandon Mccaghren

Ep. 242: Position Series: The Lockdown, feat. Brandon Mccaghren

This week we're joined again by Brandon Mccaghren!  In this episode, Brandon breaks down the concepts behind an essentia... Read more

24 Jul 2023

57mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Podcast cover

Ep. 241: The Confident Mind, feat. Nate Zinsser

Ep. 241: The Confident Mind, feat. Nate Zinsser

This week we're joined by Dr. Nate Zinsser!  Nate shares the confidence-building guidance from his essential book, The C... Read more

17 Jul 2023

53mins

Podcast cover

Ep. 240: Position Series: Sideways Open Guard, feat. Priit Mihkelson

Ep. 240: Position Series: Sideways Open Guard, feat. Priit Mihkelson

This week we're joined by Priit Mihkelson!  In this episode, Priit explains recent developments in what he calls "sidewa... Read more

10 Jul 2023

1hr

Podcast cover

Ep. 239: BJJ Careers for Regular People, feat. Greg Sirico

Ep. 239: BJJ Careers for Regular People, feat. Greg Sirico

This week we're joined by Greg Sirico!  Greg is a Marcelo Garcia black belt and is the head instructor at Odyssey BJJ in... Read more

3 Jul 2023

59mins

Podcast cover

Ep. 238: Performance Nutrition for Regular People, feat. Steph Gaudreau

Ep. 238: Performance Nutrition for Regular People, feat. Steph Gaudreau

This week we're joined by Steph Gaudreau!  Steph is a popular strength coach, performance nutritionist, and Jiu-Jitsu at... Read more

26 Jun 2023

1hr 12mins

Podcast cover

Ep. 237: Losing Yourself, feat. Mandy Schneider

Ep. 237: Losing Yourself, feat. Mandy Schneider

This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider!  Mandy is an up-and-coming young competitive Jiu-Jitsu athlete training out o... Read more

19 Jun 2023

54mins

Podcast cover

Ep. 236: Empathy, feat. Valerie Worthington

Ep. 236: Empathy, feat. Valerie Worthington

This week we're joined again by Valerie "Valhalla" Worthington!  In addition to being a black belt and OG in women's BJJ... Read more

12 Jun 2023

1hr 4mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”