Who hosts BJJ Mental Models?

BJJ Mental Models is hosted by Steve Kwan. They have published 554 episodes. The show covers sports, with a wrestling focus.

What has BJJ Mental Models covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Mini Ep. 126: Visualization", "Ep. 410: Instructing Versus Coaching, feat. Hillary VanOrnum", and "Mini Ep. 125: Perception-Action Coupling". The latest went out on 1 Oct 2026 and ran about 6 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does BJJ Mental Models publish?

BJJ Mental Models publishes about twice a week, a median of 4 days between episodes. Episodes average about 32 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 554 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For BJJ Mental Models, Booking Probability sits at 38/100, Listen Score at 38/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

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BJJ Mental Models covers mental models, jiu-jitsu, martial arts, bjj, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 8/100 and 6,750 YouTube subscribers. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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BJJ Mental Models

Hosted by Steve Kwan · sports · EN-US · 554 episodes

Audience: 8~6.8k on YouTube

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About this Podcast:

Your 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.

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What is BJJ Mental Models?

BJJ Mental Models is a sports podcast hosted by Steve Kwan, with 554 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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BJJ Mental Models
Mini Ep. 126: Visualization
Oct 1, 20266 min
In this mini-episode, we explain visualization: the science behind it, its limitations, the difference between general and technique visualization, and how it applies to jiu-jitsu. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: 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 Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels
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Episode #410
Ep. 410: Instructing Versus Coaching, feat. Hillary VanOrnum
Sep 28, 20261 hour
This week, we're joined by Hillary VanOrnum! Hillary is a third-degree black belt who runs Unicorn Jiu Jitsu in Portland, Oregon with her husband, and she just won her first Masters World Championship at black belt. In this episode, Hillary explains the difference between instructing and coaching, and how she uses questions to help students work out answers for themselves. Topics include: relating jiu-jitsu to sports students already know, building on each student's favorite techniques, letting go of control as a gym owner, turning Instagram clips into homework, and coaching students who only train twice a week. Train at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu in Portland, OR: https://unicornjiujitsu.com Get private lessons, online coaching, or coach mentorship with Hillary: https://unicornjiujitsu.com/page/PrivateLessons Follow Hillary on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unicorn_jiujitsu Follow Unicorn Jiu Jitsu on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unicornjiujitsupdx Follow the Gathering of the Unicorns women's camp on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gathering_of_the_unicorns Mental models discussed in this episode: Transfer of Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning Tokui Waza https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop Effortful Retrieval https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety ⬆️ 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 Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com
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BJJ Mental Models
Mini Ep. 125: Perception-Action Coupling
Sep 24, 20268 min
In this mini-episode, we explain perception-action coupling: a sports science concept explaining how practice should give athletes the same cues they'd face in a real match. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: 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 Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels
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Episode #409
Ep. 409: Super Mario Theory, feat. Nelson Puentes
Sep 21, 20261h 1m
This week, we're joined by Nelson Puentes! Nelson co-founded Inverted Gear and runs Inverted Gear Academy in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Nelson explains his Super Mario theory of jiu-jitsu: a good game teaches you how to play it by raising the difficulty one step at a time, and a good jiu-jitsu class works the same way. Topics include: game design, resource management, coaching without instructions, defensive jiu-jitsu, and intrinsic motivation. Buy Inverted Gear apparel: https://invertedgear.com Train at Inverted Gear Academy in Allentown, PA: https://invertedgearacademy.com Follow Nelson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/invertedgearnelson Mental models discussed in this episode: Zone of Proximal Development https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-proximal-development Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach Self-Organization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization Gamification https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification Ecological Dynamics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics Return on Investment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions Defense Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox Keep It Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful Perception-Action Coupling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling Continuum of Motivation https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation Process Over Outcomes https://bjjmentalmodels.com/process-over-outcomes ⬆️ 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 Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com
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BJJ Mental Models
Mini Ep. 124: Deliberate Practice
Sep 17, 20266 min
In this mini-episode, we explain deliberate practice: a training method intended to improve performance by addressing your weaknesses and breaking through plateaus. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: 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 Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels
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Chris Wojcik

black belt Jiu Jitsu fighter, Notre Dame

Beatrice Jin

black belt Jiu Jitsu competitor

Josh McKinney

Competitor, Academy Owner, Podcaster

Jeff Shaw

Pastor, The Freedom Collective

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Episode #409

Ep. 409: Super Mario Theory, feat. Nelson Puentes

Sep 21, 20261h 1m

This week, we're joined by Nelson Puentes! Nelson co-founded Inverted Gear and runs Inverted Gear Academy in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Nelson explains his Super Mario theory of jiu-jitsu: a good game teaches you how to play it by raising the difficulty one step at a time, and a good jiu-jitsu class works the same way. Topics include: game design, resource management, coaching without instructions, defensive jiu-jitsu, and intrinsic motivation. Buy Inverted Gear apparel: https://invertedgear.com Train at Inverted Gear Academy in Allentown, PA: https://invertedgearacademy.com Follow Nelson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/invertedgearnelson Mental models discussed in this episode: Zone of Proximal Development https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-proximal-development Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach Self-Organization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization Gamification https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification Ecological Dynamics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics Return on Investment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions Defense Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox Keep It Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful Perception-Action Coupling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling Continuum of Motivation https://bjjmentalmodels.com/continuum-of-motivation Process Over Outcomes https://bjjmentalmodels.com/process-over-outcomes ⬆️ 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 Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter Learn more mental models in our online database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database Follow us on social: https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

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Do you offer a free trial?

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What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

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What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

BJJ Mental Models

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is BJJ Mental Models?

About the host

Recent episodes

Mini Ep. 126: Visualization

Ep. 410: Instructing Versus Coaching, feat. Hillary VanOrnum

Mini Ep. 125: Perception-Action Coupling

Ep. 409: Super Mario Theory, feat. Nelson Puentes

Mini Ep. 124: Deliberate Practice

Guest Appearances

Chris Wojcik

Beatrice Jin

Josh McKinney

Jeff Shaw

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Best industries to pitch BJJ Mental Models for

Podcasts like BJJ Mental Models

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

BJJ Mental Models

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is BJJ Mental Models?

About the host

Recent episodes

Mini Ep. 126: Visualization

Ep. 410: Instructing Versus Coaching, feat. Hillary VanOrnum

Mini Ep. 125: Perception-Action Coupling

Ep. 409: Super Mario Theory, feat. Nelson Puentes

Mini Ep. 124: Deliberate Practice

Guest Appearances

Chris Wojcik

Beatrice Jin

Josh McKinney

Jeff Shaw

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch BJJ Mental Models for

Podcasts like BJJ Mental Models

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