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In this episode we discuss all things leg lock defense, we start the conversation discussing saddle / cross ashi, then move into straight ashi / single leg x, 90/10, 80/20, and 50/50. We mentioned the BJJ Mental Models episode on Open Guard Leg Entanglements and the Gordan Ryan vs Nicky Rod match as good resources to dive into related to the topic. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-pow...

In this episode, Jake and I talk about learnings we're finding with tripod passing, helpful games and techniques to try to progress, takeaways from the recent Greg Souders interview, and updates on progress on Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my journaling app for athletes. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on D...

In this episode, we talk to Greg Souders. We hope you can use this framework to help design practice on working certain skills of destabilization, isolation, and segmentation. We deep dive into his conceptual framework of what jiu jitsu is, and the invariants and priorities for the main scenarios in the game: Guard, Pinning, Submissions, Standing, and Leg Entanglements. At the end, we discuss exte...

In this episode, we talk about passing half-guard, clearing the knee shield, and dealing with the butterfly half guard. We also discuss progress Josh is making with the seatbelt, and finishing the back take. At the end we revisit ideas from designated winner vs constraint led approach. Hope you enjoy! Checkout Jake's Outlier Database with Andrew Tackett using the leg drag against the butterfl...

In this episode, we looked back at the WNO 24 Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders and lessons learned from that match and others, and lessons learned from our recent injuries with Jake's rib and Josh's foot. Fun times. 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 fir...

Josh has been wanting to add leg entanglements into his guard to make his guard more dynamic and offensive. We discuss potential games to play, and talk about how get started with leg entaglements! 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...

In this episode, we talk with Josh Beam. We talk about his story of becoming a nomad and traveling the world while competing nearly every weekend. He shared insights into his mindset and philosophies, including Stocism, and how that shows up in life and in jiu jitsu. We also discuss Ecological Dynamics, the Constraint-Led Approach, and how Josh self-directs his coaching now. Hope you enjoy! Follow...

In this episode, we talk about how to upgrade your back control from when you secure a seatbelt but have no hooks. Josh has been having trouble establishing better back control from this position and Jake provides some insights and details. Hope you find it helpful! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHE...

In this episode, we talk to Andy Moon from BackOnTheMatPT ! We discuss the most common injuries he sees, how to treat and prevent those injuries, how to bridge physical therapy and healing from injury to actually getting back on the mat and returning to sport, common misconceptions when it comes to physical therapy, tendonitis, arthritis, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-pow...

In this episode, we catch up on what Jake's been working on lately, thoughts on Craig Jones Invitational, Half Guard, various styles of passing and guard, details around the body lock pass, 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 Jake&...

In this episode, we talk to Matt Halpern! He's the drummer in Periphery, co-founder of getgooddrums.com, avid jiu jitsu practioner, and all around awesome dude. We talk about the logistics of training jiu jitsu while on the road, how Matt keeps himself safe while rolling so he doesn't put himself at risk as a drummer, mental health, and a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy his unique journey...

In this episode, we catch up on all things. We recap Josh's 3rd competition, Jake's progress in redesigning the Outlier Database, and progress made in Sherpa , Josh's journal app for athletes.  Sign up for the waitlist for the journal app here ! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP&quo...

In this episode we explore the idea of how fast you can learn a new skill. We talk about skills that came easy to Jake and others that are harder to pick up, Jake's observations from watching his students learn, and other random thoughts around the illusive subject of trying to learn skills quickly. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on...

In this episode, we talk with Trey from Slime Mold Grappling Club . What makes Trey so unique is he is a white belt facilitating jiu jitsu practice using the principals from ecological dynamics and the contraint based approach to learning. We discuss how he got started, favorite games, and workshop a few games to help Josh improve his jiu jitsu. You can follow Slime MoldGrappling  Club on Instagra...

In this episode, Josh Lu is on the other side of the interview with Joe Hannan from BJJ Meditations! Hope you enjoy. From BJJ Meditations Podcast : Josh is a white belt based in San Diego, CA. He's been meditating for 12 years and has spent a total of 45 days (spread out over the years) on silent retreat. He's currently pursuing a mindfulness meditation teacher certification. In this con...

In this episode, we break down the four matches Josh had in his second-ever competition. We go over things he did well, what mistakes were made, and brainstormed games to focus on to make improvements in his game. 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...

In this episode, we talk about the week leading up to Josh's competition, the tiny bit of weight cutting he had to do, and his mindset. We then dive deep into the back, various back positions and sub positions, games for improving at the back, 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 &qu...

In this episode, we talked to our buddy Michael Marrewa. Mike is one of Josh's main training partners for their ecological/constraint-led approach training at the home garage. Mike just got back from the Ecological Dynamics camp out on the East Coast with Greg Souders, Josh Peacock, Scott Sievewright, Rob Cole, and others and shared his recent learnings with us. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherp...

In this episode, we talk about the recent UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, IBJJF rulesets, reflections on lessons from our guests, looking back on Jake's launch of the Database, lessons learned, and an exciting announcement of Josh's new journaling app he's building for athletes. If you're interested in joining the waitlist as we recruit Alpha users for the journal app, sign up h...

In this episode, we talk about Josh's prep for his second competition. We simplified prep work a lot compared to his first competition and decided to just focus on one part of his game. Hope you enjoy 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 Outl...

In this episode, we talk to Kabir Bath. Kabir is a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr, Founder of Kaboom BJJ just outside of Vancouver, Canada, and has been training for 18 years, coaching for 17 years, and running his academy for the last 12 years. We deep dive into ecological dynamics, the constraint-led approach, and how to design games to maximize your training. Hope you enjoy! Follow Kabir Bat...

In this episode, we talk about the Kimura. Following up on the episode about what submission Josh should try to add to his arsenal, we decided to go deeper into the Kimura and discuss what games might be good to start with to learn this new grip and submission. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code...

In this episode, we talk to Joe Hannan! Joe is a black belt, partner at Princeton BJJ , and works in peak performance consulting with Emily Kwok and Josh Waitzkin. We talk about lessons learned from Emily and Josh, BJJ Labs, finding meaning and purpose in the path of jiu-jitsu, the importance of mindfulness, peak performance coaching, and much more. Hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did! Ch...

In this episode, we talk about what submission Josh should learn next. The only one he's focused on so far has been the rear naked choke, but is looking into what submission to focus on next. We talk about the six submission systems that Danaher teaches: Rear Strangles, Kimura, Triangles, Heel Hooks, Guillotines, and Armbars. We also talk about the filters Danaher mentioned as a way he thinks...

In this episode, we talk with Miles Lukas! Black Belt under Dave Camarillo, Certified Wim Hof Instructor II, and all-around fun guy to listen to. We discuss the various benefits of breathwork, protocols for competition nerves, breathing during hard sparring/rolls, ice bath protocols, breathwork tips for the cold, the Wim Hof Method, and a few other stories sprinkled in. Hope you enjoy! Follow Mile...