BJJ Mental Models

Mini Ep. 81: Respect Your Opponent

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of respecting your opponent: not only for moral reasons, but because it leads to better grappling outcomes. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro] ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: https://bjjmentalmodels.com [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter] Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database] Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels] https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels] https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/] https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels] 🔥 BLACK FRIDAY 2025 SALE! 🔥 Join BJJ Mental Models Premium and get 50% off ($10/mo) your first four months! Also: coaching and pro services discounts! 👇 https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday]

Ep. 364: Staying Sane in an Insane Sport, Feat. Keith Krikorian

This week, we're joined by 10th Planet standout Keith Krikorian! In this episode, Keith shares his thoughts on mental health, community, and staying grounded in an increasingly chaotic world. Keith shares how Jiu-Jitsu builds confidence, connection, and emotional resilience, why the sport attracts so many unique personalities, and how gratitude transformed both his mindset and his game. Follow Keith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkrikorian [https://www.instagram.com/keithkrikorian] Mental models discussed in this episode: * Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop] * Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort] * Compartmentalization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization] * Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset] ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: https://bjjmentalmodels.com [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter] Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database] Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels] https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels] https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/] https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels] Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/] 🔥 BLACK FRIDAY 2025 SALE! Join BJJ Mental Models Premium and get 50% off ($10/mo) for your first four months! Also: coaching and pro services discounts! 👇 https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday]

Mini Ep. 80: Race to the Bottom

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the race to the bottom: a pricing phenomenon where we drive prices so low that they become unsustainable. This concept is critical to understand for any Jiu-Jitsu business. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro] ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: https://bjjmentalmodels.com [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter] Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database] Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels] https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels] https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/] https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels] 🔥 BLACK FRIDAY 2025 SALE! Join BJJ Mental Models Premium and get 50% off ($10/mo) for your first four months! Also: coaching and pro services discounts! 👇 https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday]

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 engagement at gyms, growing authentic online followings, using storytelling to inspire others, overcoming imposter syndrome, building consistency, and leading with purpose. Follow Kenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjj [https://www.instagram.com/kennykimbjj] The Jiu-Jitsu Millionaire, by Kenny Kim: https://a.co/d/fZghu0a [https://a.co/d/fZghu0a] Mat Made (book), by Kenny Kim: https://amazon.com/dp/B09231HG4R [https://amazon.com/dp/B09231HG4R] Mat Made show & gym finder: https://matmade.com [https://matmade.com] Train at Kenny Kim BJJ in Marietta, GA: https://kennykimbjj.com [https://kennykimbjj.com] Resources discussed in this episode: The Influence Continuum: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuum [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/influence-continuum] Mental models discussed in this episode: * Continuum of Motivation https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation] * Inertia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia] * Impostor Syndrome https://bjjmentalmodels.com/impostor-syndrome [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/impostor-syndrome] * Timeframe Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox] * Third Place https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/third-place] * Permission Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox] * Advice Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradox] * Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency] ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: https://bjjmentalmodels.com [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter] Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database] Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels] https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels] https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/] https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels] Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/] 🔥 BLACK FRIDAY 2025 SALE! Join BJJ Mental Models Premium and get 50% off ($10/mo) for your first four months! Also: coaching and pro services discounts! 👇 https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday]

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 around them. With lever control, we use our opponent's arms, legs, and/or head to create leverage. Attacking a single lever usually affords more force, whereas attacking multiple levers simultaneously usually affords more control. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro] ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: https://bjjmentalmodels.com [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter] Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database] Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels] https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels] https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/] https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels] Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/] 🔥 BLACK FRIDAY 2025 SALE! Join BJJ Mental Models Premium and get 50% off ($10/mo) for your first four months! Also: coaching and pro services discounts! 👇 https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/blackfriday]