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

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#143 Dr. Andy Moon from Back on the Mat PT: Reflections on 1 Year of Physical Therapy, Healing Chronic Back Pain, Tendonitis, and More 20.07.2025 46:33

In this episode, Josh reflects with Dr. Andy Moon from @backonthematpt on the last year of working together on a number of injuries from chronic lower back pain/stiffness, turf toe, QL strains, elbow tendonitis...etc. We share a few lessons learned along the way and dive into what a year of physical therapy designed for jiu jitsu can look like. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered...

#142 What Are the Major Threats from Leg Entanglements? 13.07.2025 29:08

In this episode we explore leg entanglements and discuss the major factors including straight leg vs cross leg orientation, back exposure, heel exposure, access and control of secondary leg, and how rotation plays in to these scenarios. Hope you enjoy! Here are some of the links to resources we mentioned: Greg Souders on Leg Entanglements Craig Jones Leg Entry Diego vs Ethan Greg Souders Teachin...

#141 Jared Wade: Competition Mindset & Prep, Training Smart, and Self Reflection 06.07.2025 1:06:14

Jared Wade (@jaredwadebjj) is currently ranked Top 3 Purple Belts in the world, trains at Atos in San Diego under Andre Galvao, has 30 IBJJF Gold Medals in the last two years, and was ranked the number one blue belt in the world in 2023. We dive into his competition mindset, tools he uses like affirmations, meditation, visualization, and journaling to guide his practice and perform at his best. Ho...

#140 Mark Trowbridge: Designing Beginner's Program, Jiu Jitsu as a Stress Management Tool, Coaching, and More 29.06.2025 1:23:05

In this episode I chat with Mark Trowbridge, owner of Clarity Jiu Jitsu . We talk about how jiu jitsu is an amazing tool for stress management, anxiety, and some of the deeper benefits beyond the sport. We also talk about Mark's beginner program and how he designs practice for people trying jiu jitsu for the first time. We wrap up with some topics on the mental performance side, being intenti...

#139 PJ Barch: Influences on Grappling, Self Directed Training, Competition and Coaching 22.06.2025 1:10:09

In this episode, Jake and I get to hear PJ Barch dive into his biggest grappling influences, pivotal moments along the journey, his evolution as a coach, thoughts on CLA, and vision and hopes for the future. 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 Ja...

#138: Carl Mintern aka SelfSufficientHub: Moderating r/BJJ, Tips for Starting Jiu Jitsu, Teaching, Eco, and More 15.06.2025 58:02

In this episode I chat with Carl Mintern, or better known as SelfSufficientHub on Reddit ! He shares his observations as a moderator of r/bjj including common trends, questions, and topics he sees. Then he gives advice on starting jiu jitsu at 45 years old! We pivot into talking about eco, teaching, competing, and wrap up with his thoughts on Sherpa (free iOS journaling app for athletes). Hope you...

#137 Josh's 6th Competition, Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and Outlier Database Coaching Platform 08.06.2025 56:22

In this episode we go over highs, lows, and lessons from Josh's recent jiu jitsu competition, some takeaways from a training session with Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and get a preview of what Jake is working on for the Outlier Database . If you want to get on the waitlist for the Outlier Database Coaching Platform sign up here . Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for at...

#136 Pat Campagnola: CLA, Hosting the Eco Camp, Owning a Gym while Working Full Time 01.06.2025 1:01:50

In this episode, I chat with Pat Campagnola, owner of 10th Planet Springfield, MA. Pat hosted the Eco Camp for Submission Grappling a few weeks ago and we got to talk about lessons he's learned competing, coaching with CLA, hosting the Eco camp, and owning a gym while having a full time job. Hope you enjoy! Check out these links from the episode: Eco for Submission Grappling Discord 10th Plan...

#135 Real vs Feel and Thoughts on Competing 25.05.2025 40:05

In this episode Jake and I talk about the idea of what's real vs what we feel, the difference between what's subjectively happening, and what is objectively happening. We also venture off into talking about competition and some of the stressors, challenges, and mindset that come with competing. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the co...

#134: Alex Ayliffe: Staytech.jj, Grey Area Skills and Designing Games Around Concepts 18.05.2025 1:07:52

Alex Ayliffe ( @staytech.jj ) shares his insights into "grey area skills" in jiu jitsu and how to bridge concepts directly into practice and game design. Follow Alex on Instagram here . 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 Ou...

#133 Aaron Parham: Designing CLA Games, Moderating r/bjj, Starting Eco Discord, and the Eco Camp 11.05.2025 1:02:52

In this episode, I talked to Aaron Parham, the creator of Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling, was a moderator on r/bjj, and one of the creators of the Eco Camp. Check out the Sub Grappling Model he created and join the Discord here ! 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 yo...

#132 Check In: Jiu Jitsu Lessons from Josh Waitzkin, WNO, and App Updates 04.05.2025 59:44

In this episode we dive into the Josh Waitzkin and Andrew Huberman podcast episode and relate a lot of the lessons to jiu jitsu, we reflect on a few things from the recent WNO event, and talk about what we're working on for Outlier Database and Sherpa! Links we mentioned: Ray Lewis Motivational Video Kaynan vs Nicky Rod at WNO Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes....

#131 Eco Camp Debrief: Andris Brunovskis, Jake Luigi, Michael Marrewa, and Josh Lu 27.04.2025 1:01:22

In this episode we debrief our big highlights and main takeaways from the eco camp! 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 tr...

#130 Check In: Eco Camp, Front Headlock, Leg Entanglements, Berimbolos, and Other Ideas 20.04.2025 50:41

In this episode we cover a bunch of topics! We start with some high level thoughts on the eco camp, go into some front headlock ideas, leg entanglements, berimbolos, and other ideas. Here's the Greg Souders video we referenced on leg entanglements. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for...

#129 Check In: Camping While Passing, Sapateiro, Princeton BJJ, Database, and Sherpa Updates 13.04.2025 54:12

In this episode we talk about camping while passing, Jake's takeaways from Sapateiro, Josh's trip to Princeton BJJ and intentions for Eco Camp, and share the latest updates with our apps, the Outlier Database and Sherpa. Here are links to videos we mentioned: Ecopalooza Spring 2024 Youtube Playlist Ethan Crelinsten Pressure Passing Video Kaynan Duarte Headquarters Passing Video Download...

#128 What Are the Paths of Attack from Front Headlock? 06.04.2025 38:06

In this episode we talk about the various paths of attack from front headlock. Hope you enjoy this new format! Here's the Youtube video for the visual aid. 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...

#127 Stan Pogrebinsky: Introduction to Our Bodies Systems, Subsystems, and Imbalances from Jiu Jitsu 30.03.2025 48:53

In this episode, I have Stan Pogrebinsky back on the show! We dive deep into the idea of our bodies' systems, sub-systems, and the imbalances that come from doing jiu jitsu. 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...

#126 How Do I Defend Turtle, Back, Rear Body Lock? 23.03.2025 34:34

In this episode we talk about defending chest-to-back connection by looking at Turtle, Back, and Rear Body lock engagements. 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...

#125 How Do You Handfight While Passing? 16.03.2025 34:03

In this episode, we talk about hand fighting as the top player while passing. Here are a few links to the matches we talked about: Jozef Chen , Andrew Tackett , and another Jozef Chen video. 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...

#124 Entering the Legs from Guard? 09.03.2025 20:18

In this episode, I ask Jake about how to enter the legs 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 submeta.io to try your first mont...

#123 Darin Conner DeAngelis: Winning World Titles, Mindset, Mindfulness, and Coaching 02.03.2025 58:43

In this episode, I speak with Darin Conner DeAngelis, he's got an incredible story about rising to the top of the jiu jitsu world, pivoting into coaching and counseling, and shares his insights along the way. Hope you enjoy! You can follow Darin on Instagram here , and check out his work here. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Disco...

#122 Check In: Non Committal K Guard, Back Control, Mindset, Database, Sherpa and More 23.02.2025 57:51

In this episode we talk about a bunch of random topics, we start with Database and Sherpa updates, go into K guard, back control, recent mindset shifts, and an esoteric discussion on rotation and control. Here's the clip of the knee breakdown dela riva and the back control idea from Craig Jones that we mentioned in theh episode. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling...

#121 Rob Cole: How to Use ECO / CLA, Misconceptions, Games, and Framework 16.02.2025 1:13:13

In this episode, I chat with Rob Cole! We deep dive into ecological dynamics, the four principles of the contraint led approach, give examples of games, and go over a lot of common misconceptions when it comes to the constraint led approach for jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy! You can follow Rob Cole on Instagram here . Check out the Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling Discord, Rob's Yout...

#120 Oscar Lopez: Coaching Freshman Wrestling and How Jiu Jitsu Players Can Benefit From Wrestling 08.02.2025 54:18

In this episode, I chat wtih Osar Lopez, the Head Freshman Wrestling Coach at San Marcos High and Coach at Mission Grappling Club. We talk about the cross over between wrestling and jiu jitsu and much more. Hope you enjoy! You can follow Oscar on Instagram here. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP&...

#119 How to Play Closed Guard in No Gi? 02.02.2025 36:52

In this episode we talk about closed guard in no gi. Transitions to K guard, balancing upper body attacks, lower body attacks, transitioning to dela riva, and hand fighting from closed 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 Outlie...