On this episode of The Art of Fighting BS podcast, Steve Kwan from the BJJ Mental Models podcast discusses the journey and philosophy underlying his role in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world as a coach and podcaster. Steve emphasizes the importance of education beyond just techniques, focusing on human learning, strategy, and the community aspects of martial arts. The conversation addresses broader issues such as the cult-like potential within martial arts communities, the treatment of women in the sport, and the irresponsible spread of misinformation by influential figures.







Steve also shares his pragmatic views on the best fighting strategies, both in competitions and in hypothetical scenarios; and Steve's goals for fostering a supportive and inclusive community within the BJJ Mental Models platform.







Timestamps







00:00 Introduction to Steve Kwan and BJJ Mental Models







01:07 The Value of Jiu-Jitsu Beyond Techniques







02:42 Community and Culture in Jiu-Jitsu







03:56 Addressing Toxicity and Predation in Martial Arts







25:48 The Impact of the Pandemic on Martial Arts







37:19 Conspiracy Theories and Martial Arts







40:51 The Myth of Hollywood Fitness Routines







41:51 Survivorship Bias in Sports







42:55 The Misinformation Pipeline in Jujitsu







43:19 The Rise of Unconventional Health Practices







52:59 The Importance of Safe Training in BJJ







57:30 The Role of Chiropractors and Pseudoscience







01:02:39 Fighting Misinformation in Martial Arts







01:08:13 Final Thoughts and Community Building















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