Josh Lu and Jake Luigi

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Brand new White Belt Josh Lu calls on Jake Luigi, BJJ Youtuber from "Less Impressed More Involved BJJ", and other guests for help on the path to improvement, performance, and enjoyment in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Follow the journey!

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Josh Lu and Jake Luigi

Episodes

#167 Defending 50/50 and Outside Ashi 28.12.2025 28:51

In this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on defending leg entanglements like outside ashi and 50/50. We look at it from a standing and a double-seated perspective. At the end I share some games that we've been working on in the gym. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP&quot...

#167 Josh McKinney: Jiu Jitsu Hot Takes 17.12.2025 1:28:47

In this episode we have Josh McKinney from the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show on to get reactions on various hot takes from Gordon Ryan's performance/growth, music on the mats, back control meta, TRT, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on...

#166 Randall Dibble: Front Headlock, Turtle, and Overhook/Underhook, from a Wrestling Perspective 14.12.2025 1:15:33

In this episode we talk with Randall Dibble about the wrestling mindset and goals when it comes to front headlock, turtle, and overhook/underhook. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links...

#165 Kristian Castaneda: Exploring of Many Forms of Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Sumo...etc 08.12.2025 1:08:19

In this episode I chat with Kristian Casaneda , and we explore various forms of grappling from Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Sumo, Jiu Jitsu and more. Kristian is a Nidan in Judo (2nd degree black belt), jiu jitsu purple belt, sambo instructor and has competed in sumo, beach wrestling, freestyle, combat wrestling, jiu jitsu, judo, and catch wrestling. We explore a lot of grappling ideas here, hope you e...

#164 Questions about Coaching and Reflecting on Josh's First Time Facilitating CLA Sessions 30.11.2025 41:05

In this episode, we go over our expeience coaching, using games, designing practice, and challenges and questions along the way. Here's the Greg Souders 10th Planet Seminar video we mentioned. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's...

#163 The Side Body Triangle? 23.11.2025 19:19

In this episode, I ask Jake about one of his exclusive videos he shared in the Outlier Database. He goes over the side body triangle, and how he sees it's function in attacking and maintaining the back. Hope you enjoy! Links we talked about: Jozef Chen Jett Thompson Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "...

#162: Jake O'Driscoll: Helping Pro Competitors, Guard Styles, the Mental Game, Studying Match Footage, and Goal Setting for Jiu Jitsu 16.11.2025 1:04:03

In this episode, we had Jake O'Driscoll on the show! We dive into several topics around guard retention, his approach to working with professional jiu jitsu athletes, the mental game, his approach to studying match footage and strategy, and goal setting and journaling. Hope you enjoy! Follow Jake on Instagram here, and check out his Patreon to learn more! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered...

#161 Attila Bohlmann: Reflecting on 12 Matches in a Day, Comp Prep, and Journaling to Improve 09.11.2025 54:53

In this episode I have a chat with my friend Attila , who I connected with about Sherpa. He recently had a great performance competing and we reflect on his comp prep, the psychology of competing, and how journaling made a difference in his improvement and mindset. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the c...

#160 Solo Episode: Three Things I Changed My Mind About on the Way to Blue Belt 05.11.2025 19:52

Three years, two months, and 369 training sessions later, I got promoted to blue belt by Andris Brunovskis. In this solo episode, I reflect on the journey and talk about the three biggest things I changed my mind about along the journey. Hope it helps any other beginners out there listening! Thanks for being on the journey with us. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes...

#159 Ideas for Attacking from Seated Guard 02.11.2025 31:20

This week I ask Jake what he's been working on for seated guard. We talk about handfighting, circling, and entering k guard or wrestling up. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links t...

#158 Outside Guards: K Guard, DLR, and Entering Legs 26.10.2025 32:52

In this episode, we review Lucas Kanard's recent instructional on attacking outside and finishing inside. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more. Use code “BJ...

#157 Wrestling Up, Open Guard, Handfighting from Guard 19.10.2025 20:52

In this episode we jump around talking about open guard, wrestling up, and handfighting from guard. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more. Use code “BJJHELP” at s...

#156 Dima Murovanni and PJ Barch: CJI 2, Future of Jiu Jitsu, Dima's Next Move, PJ's Early Days with the Gym, CLA, and More 12.10.2025 57:16

In this episode, Jake and I sit down to talk with Dima and PJ. We talk about the era of jiu jitsu we're currently in, what's in store for the future of jiu jitsu and for Dima, advice for opening a new gym, culture, CLA, and more. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your f...

#155 Jake's Week in San Diego: PJ Barch's Gym, Dima and Owen's Seminar, Private with Andy Murasaki, and More 05.10.2025 45:28

In this episode we recap Jake's week in San Diego! We packed in quite a bit of training and had a blast. Hope you enjoy our takeaways and upcoming episodes. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links...

#154 Wrestling from Overhook / Underhook 28.09.2025 32:08

In this episode, we talk about standing overhook/underhook position and the battles that take place for each player to get to the ground. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resour...

#153 Cody Christensen: Perspective Change after Black Belt, Opening a Gym, Building Culture, and CLA 21.09.2025 59:09

In this episode, I talk with Cody Christensen, black belt, and new gym owner. We talk about opening a new gym, how to establish a healthy culture, give new students benefits of jiu jitsu beyond the technical skill, perspecitve changes after black belt, journey with CLA, and advice for making the most meaningful journey out of you path in jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-pow...

#152 CJI Recap, Jozef Chen Seminar, and Josh's Blue Belt 14.09.2025 53:34

In this episode we recap takeaways and highlights from CJI, Josh's takeaways from Jozef Chen's seminar, and his thoughts on getting promoted to blue belt. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get link...

#151 Solo Episode: Meta Analysis on Self Talk Interventions for Athletes 10.09.2025 13:51

In this episode, I talk about an interesting study on the power of self talk and how athletes can use motivational and/or instructional self talk to learn faster and perform under pressure. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier...

#150 Josh Wins Gold at Local Comp 07.09.2025 50:31

In this episode we break down what went well and what needs improvement from the two matches Josh had in his 6th competition. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and mor...

#149: Prepping for Josh's 6th Competition 31.08.2025 33:57

In this episode we talk about prep for Josh's 6th competition! Hope you enjoy. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more. Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first mont...

#148 Greg Souders: Deep Dive on Guard, Front Headlock, Turtle and More 24.08.2025 1:09:24

In this episode have Greg Souders back on the show! We cover inside vs outside guards, seated vs belly up / supine guard, attacking and defending front headlock and turtle, attacking a single leg, preventing injury when learning stand up, monetizing CLA, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the co...

#147 Finishing Leg Locks 17.08.2025 36:12

In this episode, we talk about finishing heel hooks and ankle locks. Here's the Rob Cole leg lock games video we mentioned! Sorry the Lachlan video is on Submeta so we couldn't link it! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database t...

#146 Check In: Jake's Takeaways from AIGA and Updates on Sherpa and Outlier Database 11.08.2025 1:06:09

In this episode, we jump around a bit and catch up on all things AIGA with Jake's biggest takeaways and highlights from the event. Then we talk about jiu jitsu goals, and updates on vision for Sherpa and the Outlier Database. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off...

#145 How Should I Play Half Guard Bottom? 03.08.2025 35:40

In this episode Josh asks Jake about the major battles going on in half guard for the bottom player. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more. Use code “BJJHELP” at...

#144 How Do I Attack Triangles and Armbars from the Back? 27.07.2025 29:58

In this episode, Josh asks Jake about the setup, strategy, and battles when attacking the back. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more. Use code “BJJHELP” at subme...