The Grappling Discourse

I talk about why it’s so hard to learn to pass the guard. I also detail three guard passing systems, and encourage you to choose one to master!

Judge your progress based on mat hours not years trained!!!

I breakdown four arm triangle defenses that you can easily add to your game!

Do you struggle to invert? Do you want an impassable guard? Want monster leg locks?? This episode is for you.

I talk about the importance of bicep curls for bjj athletes.

What pitfalls await at purple belt? Listen to hear the one thing that will hold purple belts back from progressing!

Quick episode talking about the importance of giving and a really cool way we at 10th Planet Decatur are giving back this month!

I was humbled by Kade Ruotolo this weekend. In this episode I encourage you to work on cool and unorthodox moves and why that’s important. Important note I say Tye Ruotolo instead of Kade multiple times during this episode. My bad Kade you killed it this weekend!!!

I hit a huge goal! I also talk the Cjj bracket and sports betting!

Today i talk about efficiency and why some guys always burn their arms out after rolling two rounds.

I sit down with Tenth planet Decatur Blue belt aside long martial artist to discuss karate in the 80s, the karate kid, small circles, wrist locks, training for life, and much more!

I share one of the best pieces of advice I’ve gotten recently related to training and strength and conditioning. And I hit a huge goal!!!!

Are you having thoughts about quitting BJJ?? Does that scare you to death? If so this episode is for you!

I talk about how to deal with the pressure and doubt that comes with fast belt promotions.

I sit down with Keelan to discuss PGF season 2, a million dollar prize, going undefeated, future production, gaining weight, spartan races, and much more!

I sit down with Tenth Planet decatur brown belt John Behl to talk about jiu jitsu, gym culture, studying film, teaching and much more.

You have to master these two systems if you train no gi at all! It’s pretty much a requirement for blue belts at our gym. With a couple months of reps, I’m confident you’ll be able to tap guys that are higher ranked than you consistently!!

I take you through what I’m looking for to judge if a student has a clear understanding of how to attack the north south position. How many of these 7 techniques can you regularly hit during rolling???

In this episode I break down very important concepts that will improve your guard.

A lesson on mastery from Niccolo Machiavelli. And I announce my first Bjj Product!

Why I am excited to watch this fight and you should be too.

I talk about a common problem that I see in some blue belts that’s hindering their development.

I answer a listeners question about how a white or blue belt grappler can help their high level competitive training partners get ready for competition.

If you move to a new school will your belt rank be recognized? How much longer will it take you to get your next promotion?

I sit down with one of 10th Planets Decaturs best competitors, Nekiaya Jackson. We talk her start in jiu jitsu, competing for cash, confidence, strength and conditioning, Naruto and more!