BJJ Mental Models
Steve KwanYour 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 | 530 | Founded | 7 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | WrestlingHealth & FitnessSports | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
In this mini-episode, we discuss the availability heuristic: a mental bias toward information that is easy to recall.
Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Mod... more
This week, we're joined again by Jake Luigi! Jake is a jiu-jitsu analyst who made his name studying professional match footage, and he runs OutlierDB, an analytics database for grappling. In this episode, Jake lays out a three-part framework for mana... more
In this mini-episode, we discuss coiling, or retracting your limbs and neck. It denies access to our body's vulnerable levers and positions us to explosively generate force.
Staying coiled is a smart "default" position if you're not sure what to do.... more
This week, we're joined by Will Weisser! Will is a jiu-jitsu black belt, co-founder of the competition-tracking site JiuJitsu.net, and author of the new book Scientific Jiu-Jitsu: A Unified Theory of Grappling. In this episode, Will lays out that uni... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- SIMPLY PUT… SUBSCRIBE.
These podcasts are an exceptionally indispensable resource for Jiu-Jitsu aficionados.
Articulately discussed, well reasoned, and offering important perspectives on the art.
You’d be silly not to listen…
…then hit subscribe.
Apple Podcasts5Lethwei Bob
Australia2 months ago - Not an Interviewer
In his “interview” of Rob Gray, he talked 2-3x more than Gray. Wanted to hear Gray, not him.
Apple Podcasts2ColoradoFly
United States4 months ago - An okay listening experience
So many mix messages, and Steve agrees with every guess.
Apple Podcasts1Not Greg soudersUnited Statesa year ago - Best BJJ podcast for learning
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.
Apple Podcasts5MMcDowell23United States2 years ago - Thank you
Very good information to a new older white belt. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Apple Podcasts5Old white beltUnited States2 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #41 | United States/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Canada/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  Germany/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | Australia/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  France/Sports/Wrestling |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About BJJ Mental Models
What is BJJ Mental Models about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful show that centers on understanding Jiu-Jitsu as a system rather than a collection of techniques. Across episodes, the hosts and guests explore teaching methods, cognitive strategies, and leadership within gym culture, blending psychology, pedagogy, and practical coaching tips. Listeners can expect conversations about how to measure progress, reduce cognitive load in training, design accessible and engaging instruction, and build community around the sport. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on long-term retention, inclusive coaching, and content that often ties conceptually rich ideas to actionable on-mat applications. The format frequently features guest experts who contribute specialized perspectives, from streng... more
Where can I find podcast stats for BJJ Mental Models?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for BJJ Mental Models. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to BJJ Mental Models and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does BJJ Mental Models get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for BJJ Mental Models, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for BJJ Mental Models?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for BJJ Mental Models, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does BJJ Mental Models have?
To see how many followers or subscribers BJJ Mental Models has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to BJJ Mental Models?
These podcasts share a similar audience with BJJ Mental Models:
1. Bulletproof For BJJ Podcast
2. The Chewjitsu Podcast
3. The BJJ Fanatics Podcast
4. I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show
5. The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
How many episodes of BJJ Mental Models are there?
BJJ Mental Models launched 7 years ago and published 530 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact BJJ Mental Models?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for BJJ Mental Models?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for BJJ Mental Models from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for BJJ Mental Models?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of BJJ Mental Models. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on BJJ Mental Models?
Recent guests on BJJ Mental Models include:
1. Will Weisser
2. Ryan Rich
3. Max Corteggiano
4. Drew Foster
5. Alex Sterner
6. Isa Friedlander
7. Justin Relph
8. Brad Stulberg
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.