BJJ Mental Models
BJJ Mental Models
Steve Kwan
Ep. 348: The Timeline of Coaching, feat. Francesco Fonte
55 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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In this episode, Steve Kwan welcomes back Francesco Fonte for an in-depth exploration of what Francesco calls the “timeline of coaching:” For coaches: INFO → SKILLS → GAMES For athletes: GAMES → SKILLS → INFO Francesco explains how effective Jiu-Jitsu instruction should reverse the traditional info-dump model: instead of starting with detailed techniques, coaches should design games that develop essential skills, which only later become associated with specific concepts and information. Fo...