
Ep. 120: Art x Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte
This week, Steve is joined by Dominyka "Dom" Obelenyte! On that mats, Dom is a 4x BJJ world champion...but off the mats, she's also an accomplished artist. Together, we explore the "art" component o...
5 Huhti 20211h 7min

Ep. 119: Professional Wrestling for BJJ, feat. Jeff Shaw
Steve is rejoined by Jeff Shaw from Bellingham BJJ. Steve and Jeff do a deep dive into the art of professional wrestling, why it's so misunderstood, and why it's an excellent base for BJJ. Don't fo...
1 Huhti 20211h 3min

Ep. 118: Mortality, feat. Daniel Rodriguez
How does a brush with death change the way you live your life? This week, Steve is joined by Daniel Rodriguez, black belt and cancer survivor. We talk about how experiencing his own mortality taught...
29 Maalis 202156min

The worst episode of BJJ Mental Models ever.
Steve here. I told Rob Biernacki that we could record an episode on gripfighting and kuzushi to coincide with the release of his new instructional on the same topic. This was a big mistake. Rob cou...
24 Maalis 202133min

Ep. 117: Training BJJ Like a Sport, feat. Priit Mihkelson
This week, we're joined again by “Papa Tortoise,” Priit Mihkelson! Priit talks about the best practices Jiu-Jitsu can take from other sports, such as pedagogic methods, the importance of play, and a ...
22 Maalis 20211h 5min

Our roadmap for the rest of 2021
Steve here! Please check out this quick update on what we've been working on in the last year, and where we're going in the next. Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love t...
19 Maalis 202117min

Ep. 116: Judo for BJJ, feat. Kathy Hubble
This week, Steve is joined by Judo world champion and 4x BJJ world champion Kathy Hubble. Kathy shares the tactics and adjustments that make Judo throws more effective in BJJ. Here's the YouTube vid...
15 Maalis 20211h 16min

Ep. 115: The BITE Model and Influence Continuum, feat. Matt "Aesopian" Kirtley
This week, Steve is joined by Matt Kirtley, best known as Aesopian. In addition to being a moderator of Reddit's /r/bjj and a long-time Jiu-Jitsu blogger, Matt is a critic of martial arts cults. Mat...
8 Maalis 20211h 10min





















