North Leeds Jitz

#128: Improvment

This week on the show we are joined by the co-founders of Gracie Barra Harrogate. Lewis Matthews who has been on the show previously and Geoff Cumbus who is an American Black belt under the legendary Pedro Sauer.

This week on the show we catch up with the team post-summer break, discuss some recent competition successes and the importance of community on your BJJ journey.

This week on the show still in Marrakesh T is joined by Prof. Douglas Goncalves owner of Gracie Barra Dubai - Silicon Oasis.

This week on the show we are joined by Professor Arari who is a black belt under Braulio Estima, owner of Gracie Barra St Petersburg and is soon opening a school in Porto.

This week on the show Adisa and T discuss the ecological approach to learning BJJ, discuss some of the things we get from doing BJJ and talk about becoming a good coach.

This week on the show Adisa and T answer questions sent in on Instagram.

This week on the show we are joined by another of our kid's coaches - Alex Hammond

This week on the show we are joined by another of our assistant kids coaches Tom Paterson

This week on the show we are joined by Dan Ali one of the academy kids' coaches who shares his story of how he and his family got into BJJ and the impact it has had on them thus far.

This week on the show Wai tells us all about her travels, we discuss some changes to our freeze policy and if we think athletic drills are a valuable part of a kid's BJJ class.

This week on the show we answer some questions sent in from Instagram such as What are our favourite takedowns? How much experience should you have before your first competition? What's something you wished you'd known sooner in BJJ? And who would win in a fight between all the 3-7 year-olds vs T and Jeremy Pare?

This week on the show Mike, Lauren and T catch up on recent events in the academy like the recent successes of competition and the GBF programme.

This week on the show we are joined by one of our kid's coaches and the only purple belt at the academy currently Mike Burton. Alongside Mike, Adisa and T discuss the benefits and intricacies of coaching and training with the kid's team and Mike's journey in BJJ. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta -  @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook -  Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds...

In this episode Mike and T discuss the feedback we recived in Q2 of 2023

This week on the show Prof. Adisa, Coach Lauren, and T discuss whether we should have a unified ruleset in BJJ, what is the best content for BJJ beginners, and should everyone know how to fight? Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show Prof. Adisa and Coach T are discussing when you should step in if you see something that isn't right. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we use the Jack Greener case to frame a conversation around the responsibilities of an instructor and safety in BJJ. You can learn more about the case here: https://bloodyelbow.com/2023/04/03/bj... Hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions message us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gracie_barr.. . Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GracieBarraR.. .

This week on the show we are joined by 'The Rasbery Ape' Daniel Strauss after his seminar at the academy. We dive into thoughts around teaching BJJ, the divide between no-gi and gi Jiu Jitsu, and his ideas around lineage. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we announce our new timetable changes! Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we discuss the use of steroids in the sport and the divergence between the traditional art of Jiu Jitsu and the modern combat sport. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds  

In this episode, we take a deep dive into 'GBF' our 8-week female-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu course. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds  

This week on the show we are discussing our thoughts on breadth vs depth of knowledge, and what we dislike about BJJ. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds  

This week on the show we are discussing our thoughts on competition and the most challenging times we've had doing BJJ.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

In this episode, we're discussing whether it is possible to train BJJ without getting injured. What's the best way to track your progress and what can you do off the mats to help your BJJ? Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds