Mini Ep. 54: Controlling the Distance
BJJ Mental Models15 Touko 2025

Mini Ep. 54: Controlling the Distance

In this week's mini-episode we discuss controlling the distance, a key lesson in most martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As general advice, many instructors will coach you to close the distance when attacking and make space when defending. While this is often true, in this mini-episode we'll explore the exceptions to that rule and settle on a more general guideline for controlling the distance: find the distance where you can control them but they can't control you. Get our I...

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Ep. 73: Stress Management

Ep. 73: Stress Management

This week Steve and Matt talk about stress. Stress is a fact of life, and it can be a tool for growth if used properly. Some techniques for managing stress: ExercisingEating wellSleepingControlled b...

18 Touko 20201h

Ep. 72: Technique Chaining

Ep. 72: Technique Chaining

As we've learned from Street Fighter, combos are important. A single technique in isolation is not as effective as a series of chained attacks. There are two ways you can chain attacks together: in ...

11 Touko 202058min

Ep. 71: Controlled Breathing

Ep. 71: Controlled Breathing

This week, Steve and Matt cover a commonly requested topic: controlling your breathing. It's a great technique for energy regulation, overcoming fear, and improving general well-being. Mental models...

4 Touko 202052min

Ep. 70: Staying Loose

Ep. 70: Staying Loose

Learning to stay loose is one of the quickest ways to improve your Jiu-Jitsu. This week, Steve and Matt explain the importance of staying loose, how to develop awareness of when you're too tense, and...

27 Huhti 202059min

Ep. 69: Position Series: North-South

Ep. 69: Position Series: North-South

What better topic for episode #69 than north-south? Let's talk about the barbecue position. Mental models discussed in this episode: Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignme...

20 Huhti 202055min

Ep. 68: Entrepreneurship

Ep. 68: Entrepreneurship

In crisis, there is opportunity. Let's talk about entrepreneurship, and why this global pandemic may be the opportunity you need to start your business. Mental models discussed in this episode: Retu...

13 Huhti 20201h 15min

Ep. 67: Gratitude

Ep. 67: Gratitude

As Matt says, you need to learn to be happy for other people. Let's talk about how a mindset of gratitude destroys the ego and improves your learning. Mental models discussed in this episode: Abunda...

6 Huhti 20201h 4min

Ep. 66: The BJJ Mental Models Virtual Academy

Ep. 66: The BJJ Mental Models Virtual Academy

We've got a special announcement for you: BJJ Mental Models is proud to announce we are launching the world's first fully virtual online Jiu-Jitsu academy! Achieve black belt excellence in the comfor...

1 Huhti 202029min

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