Ep. 340: Awkward Turtles, feat. Sonia Sillan
BJJ Mental Models2 Kesä 2025

Ep. 340: Awkward Turtles, feat. Sonia Sillan

In this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Steve Kwan welcomes back Sonia Sillan from Combat Arts Academy to explore the concept of the “awkward turtles:” the introverted, unsure, or atypical students who often feel like outsiders in Jiu-Jitsu. Sonya unpacks how gym culture, coaching priorities, and interpersonal communication affect whether these students feel welcome or alienated. Together, they discuss how creating an inclusive, empathetic training environment isn’t just good for business; it’s...

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Ep. 363: Jiu-Jitsu for Belonging, feat. Kenny Kim

Ep. 363: Jiu-Jitsu for Belonging, feat. Kenny Kim

This week, we're joined by Mat Made founder Kenny Kim! In this episode, Kenny discusses how to build deeper connections and stronger communities through Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: creating lasting eng...

10 Marras 202552min

Mini Ep. 79: Points of Control

Mini Ep. 79: Points of Control

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss how the torso and levers become points of control. With torso control, we clamp or hook onto our opponent's torso so we can hold them in position or rotate arou...

6 Marras 20259min

Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec

Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec

This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omoplata. Karel explains why the omoplata is so effectiv...

3 Marras 202554min

Mini Ep. 78: Last Mile Problem

Mini Ep. 78: Last Mile Problem

In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the last mile problem, which explains why it gets harder to achieve our goals as we near the end (or "last mile"). The last mile problem is commonly caused by...

30 Loka 202511min

Ep. 361: Submission Series: The Kimura, feat. Stephan Kesting

Ep. 361: Submission Series: The Kimura, feat. Stephan Kesting

This week, we're joined by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Stephan teaches the Kimura as both a submission and a positional system: its ancient origins, key positional variations, and how it functio...

27 Loka 202558min

Mini Ep. 77: Types of Guard

Mini Ep. 77: Types of Guard

In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the four types of guard: hook, clamp, frame, and hybrid. Every guard in Jiu-Jitsu can be classified into one of these types. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio...

23 Loka 20257min

Ep. 360: The Perfect Training Camp, feat. Josh McKinney

Ep. 360: The Perfect Training Camp, feat. Josh McKinney

This week, we're joined again by Josh McKinney! In this episode, Josh explains how to structure the perfect Jiu-Jitsu competition camp. Topics include: offense vs. defense days, performance days, inte...

20 Loka 202559min

Mini Ep. 76: Knee Line

Mini Ep. 76: Knee Line

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the concept of the knee line: an imaginary line connecting your two knees. When the two points of this line combine with your groin, these three points create a...

16 Loka 202514min

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