BJJ Mental Models
BJJ Mental Models
Steve Kwan
Ep. 411: The Fragmentation of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Jeff Serafin
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Oct 5, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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This week, we're joined by Jeff Serafin! Jeff runs Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu out of Gym 1801 in Evanston, Illinois, and has been training jiu-jitsu for almost 30 years. In this episode, Jeff talks about the fragmentation of the jiu-jitsu community, and what coaches and students can do to bring it back together. Topics include: gi versus no-gi tribalism, ecological versus traditional training, gatekeeping, and cross-training. Train at Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (inside Gym 1801) in Evansto...