BJJ Mental Models

Steve Kwan

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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BJJ Mental Models

Episodes (491)

Today Mini Ep. 94: Kinetic Chains
Monday Ep. 377: Presence & Anticipation, feat. Margot Ciccarelli
Fri Feb 13th BONUS: The Economics of Jiu-Jitsu Gyms in 2026, feat. David Bayarena

BJJ Mental Models

Feb 19, 2026
4 minutes
3 MB

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss kinetic chains: a concept from mechanical engineering and physiology that explains how movement in our joints affects the other joints in that limb. Kinetic chains are open when the hand/foot is unconnected, or closed when connected to a surface. 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 fi...

BJJ Mental Models

Mini Ep. 94: Kinetic Chains

Steve Kwan

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