Mini Ep. 106: Cognitive Load

Mini Ep. 106: Cognitive Load

From BJJ Mental Models by Steve Kwan

May 14, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

This mini-episode discusses cognitive load and how to manage it for effective jiu-jitsu learning.

In this mini-episode, we discuss cognitive load: our brain's working memory (like computer RAM), and how to manage it so we can learn jiu-jitsu more effectively. 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 ...

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Host: Steve Kwan

Topics covered

  • cognitive load
  • working memory
  • learning
  • jiu-jitsu
  • mental models

Keywords

  • cognitive load
  • working memory
  • jiu-jitsu
  • learning strategies
  • mental performance

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Organizations: BJJ Mental Models

Products: Intro to Mechanics audio course

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