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In this episode we talk about how to deal with mat burns, cauliflower ear, tweaks to fingers, toes, cuts, bruises, tweaks, and other annoyances that happen during the jiu jitsu journey.  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 m...

In this episode we talk about different routines and protocols to follow after a jiu jitsu class to retain the information and get the most out of learning. As they say, a good jiu jitsu class should make the mind more tired than the body. Hope you enjoy! Checkout Jake's Outlier Community to get feedback on rolling footage, discuss jiu jitsu, and learn from other nerds like us.  Download Sher...

In this episode, we talk about "being too nice" in jiu jitsu, fears around breaking mechanics, not wanting to hurt people, and how to balance aggression, being forceful, and skill development in the journey of improving at 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&quot...

In this episode, we talk about Josh's first class at the new gym where they didn't spar at all. Instead, class time was spent only drilling and positional sparring. We talk about drilling vs sparring, defense vs resistance, and learning how to define a goal as a beginner. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discor...

In this episode we discuss what makes up someone's style in jiu jitsu. We explore personality, body type, attributes, personal interest, and other factors that make up the "art" in martial arts. 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...

In this episode, we check in and talk about Josh's progress and experience coming back to jiu jitsu after three months off while traveling. Josh talks about going to a new gym, throwing up during sparring, asks for guard retention advice, and Jake talks about exciting news for the community he's building online. Grab your free PDF on "How to Beat the Knee Shield" and checkout t...

In this episode, we change it up and have our first guest on the show. Brad Bentley is the owner of Process Jiu Jitsu and Yoga in Boise, Idaho and was Josh's first coach during the couple months he spent training in Boise. Brad has an incredible thoughtful approach, authenticity, and wisdom to learn from. Follow Brad on Instagram Follow Process Jiu Jitsu and Yoga on Instagram To support Brad,...

In this episode, we talk about the toughest time Jake's had on his jiu jitsu journey and how he got out of that time. We also talk about common factors on the path that can make times tough. 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...

In this episode we talk about the  differences between Gi or No Gi 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 study match footage, get links to resources, and more. Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your...

In this episode, we talk about what to look for in a good jiu jitsu gym, what are some red flags, and how this is unique for each athlete depending on your goals.  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...

In this episode, we talk about what optimal training would look like for beginners, intermediate, vs advanced Jiu Jitsu players. What's the optimal mix of drilling, learning new techniques, sparring, positional sparring, watching online instructions...etc look like at these different stages? We dig into the learning curve and what to focus on at each stage in this episode. Hope you enjoy! Dow...

We started a new episode series for our "check-ins" so we can talk about where we're at in our jiu jitsu journey, check in on progress, and be intentional about how we're learning and improving. Hope you enjoy this series! 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 you...

In this episode we look at the topic of competitions and who they're good for, what the pros and cons are, and if a beginner should consider competitions.  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...

In this episode, we talk about finding your flow in jiu jitsu and dig into the most fun Jake's had during his journey of jiu jitsu to try to find what make him find his flow of improving quickly while enjoying the journey. 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 o...

In this episode, we introduce ourselves to the jiu jitsu community, talk about our backgrounds, and the idea behind this podcast to help beginners progress in their journey's through jiu jitsu by following the mentorship between Jake Luigi and Josh Lu. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code &quo...

In this episode we talk about how Josh broke his hand doing jiu jitsu, how to prevent injuries overall, and how to improve and learn while injured. 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...

In this episode we talk about Josh's experience getting to watch jiu jitsu live for the first time at ADCC and Josh asks Jake about how to get the most learning out of watching jiu jitsu videos, tournaments, or live.  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 Jak...

In this episode, we talk about how to improve at jiu jitsu without a gym as Josh prepares for a two month trip to Peru where all he has to train is a room with a few yoga mats. Jake covers how to improve both in knowledge and skill during this time and sets out a game plan for improvement. Download Sherpa , the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here....