Mini Ep. 100: The Golden Rule

Mini Ep. 100: The Golden Rule

From BJJ Mental Models by Steve Kwan

April 2, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

In this episode, the host discusses the golden rule and its significance in jiu-jitsu.

In our 100th mini-episode, we explain the golden rule, also known as the ethic of reciprocity or the "do unto others" principle. In our opinion, despite not being explicitly about grappling, the golden rule is the most important mental model for 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 netw...

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Host: Steve Kwan

Topics covered

  • ethic of reciprocity
  • mental models
  • jiu-jitsu
  • grappling
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • golden rule
  • reciprocity
  • jiu-jitsu
  • mental models
  • self-improvement

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Organizations: BJJ Mental Models

Products: Intro to Mechanics audio course

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