BJJ Mental Models
BJJ Mental Models
Steve Kwan
Ep. 357: The Truth About Burnout, feat. Jeff Shaw
58 minutes Posted Sep 29, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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This week, we're joined again by Jeff Shaw from Bellingham BJJ! In this episode, Jeff talks about the causes and cures for burnout in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: plateaus, the “blue belt blues,” the unique pressures faced by instructors and gym owners, keeping training sustainable, protecting consistency, staying playful, reframing expectations, and redefining what Jiu-Jitsu should mean for your life over the long term. Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellinghambjj Train ...