Grappling With Podcast

Happy 2024! We have another question and answer episope to ring in the new year.   Please see below the topics: Intro 0:00 Older grappler with shoulder issues 1:28 What is an athlete? 13:50 Opinion on aspects of kid belt system for adults 18:40 Chronic sinusitis 32:04 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social me...

 We are back after missing a week. We kick it off with an interesting comment on one of our videos, essentially saying passive drilling is worthless. Chris, Bill, and Olivia work through that comment and push back and forth a bit. Also Chris talks a bit about an upcoming series about shoulder injuries that we will be releasing. Also an unusual scenario with a listener potentially getting discharge...

 This one is a doozy, we get down to the nitty gritty when it comes to promotions. The cancer that is comparisson, the feeling of others getting promoted when you have more competition success or feel like you are progressing more, but you feel like you are being over looked. All the taboo stuff is here. We also talk about how long Chris took to get his black belt and how he did it in a faster tha...

 Dr. Chris talks about one of the most common issues for BJJ practitioners, laborers, and anyone that extensively uses grips daily. Epicondilytis also known as golfers elbow and tennis elbow if not treated can turn into a long lasting injury that could even require surgery. Chris talks about how to take measures to keep you from getting that far along.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris...

 Intro 0:00  IBJJF The Crown 0:44  Difference between pace & Momentum 9:00  Concepts vs principles 24:55  Using Joint Mechanics and Leverage 31:15  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Compression Boots  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.  Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have ful...

Hello, we are answering a couple youtube questions that came in and then discussing whether the IBJJF should add a pro division to adult colored belts and master black belt. Hope you enjoy!   intro 0:00  When should someone working graveyard drink caffeine 2:09  What should you look for when searching for a new academy 4:15  If you have limited time to train leading up to a tourney what should you...

 On this solo episode, Bill goes over a few questions about guard passing, how to get good, which passes to start with, how to pass flexible guards, etc. Then Bill goes over his last Black Belt match and talks about strategy, what worked, and what did not work.   Intro 0:00 How to get good at guard passing 2:00 What are the best passes to start with 6:28 Passing a flexible guard 11:36  Is turtling...

intro 0:00 how to deal with energy drinks/sugar addiction 3:17 follow up with subscriber who took bpc157 for arthritis in hands 24:22 take on: white belt impressed coach, but then coach crushed them next round 27:35 what is "invisible jiu-jitsu"? 34:38 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pa...

Hello, we are back with another episode. Today we interviewed Canadian David Puhky (pronouced Poo-key). He has an interesting MMA/BJJ journey and life experiences worth listening to. Please check it out.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.  Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have...

Introduction 0:00 Sleep issues follow-up response 9:54 What does a weak grip in the morning mean? 11:27  Could Someone From Another Weight Class Beat Gordon Ryan 15:40 When is it too late to start bjj? 22:23 What are you ways to improve grappling cardio? 33:00 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media page...

Why hello again! This week we are going to recap the polaris and WNO events. Also, we briefly answer a listener question on what to do if already in a diabetic range. Introduction 0:00 Blood Sugar Question 1:10 Polaris Recap 9:25 WNO Recap 30:07 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.  Check us ou...

Introduction 0:00  34 y/o Male Lipid Panel 6:50  Reviewing Back Injury MRI 42:00  Magnesium Causing Diarrhea? 1:00:11  Should You Do Nutritive Timing When Putting on Weight? 1:06:26  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.  Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.  Insta...

Today was a little different. Bill is solo on this episode and answered a few questions that came in about our favorite instructionals. Also the question came in if lower belts are wasting upper belts time when rolling with them. He talks ADCC Euro Trials and what are effective ways to learn from instructionals and youtube content. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. J...

Discussing some questions today from our subscribers and some nerdy stuff on what cells are composed of. Check it out! Introduction 0:00  Sleep Question Revisited 1:19  Is Recovery Fake? And More 21:55  Doctors Thoughts on Stretching/Mobility 26:53  Should You Stop Creatine Before a Competition? 37:30  Dr. Robert Malone Comment on Pharmacology and Cell State 42:24  Does the Livers Detox Pathways E...

 Hello! We are going over some of the IBJJF Grand Prix matches, as well as Master Worlds. And then we dive into some viewer questions about joints cracking and waking up after 5 hours of sleep.  Introduction 0:00  IBJJF Grand Prix/Master Worlds 2:08  Question 1: Waking Up After 5 Hours of Sleep 29:15  Question 2: Supplements for Joints that Crack 35:47  Question 3: Supplements/Exercise for Lower B...

 We are back with Dr. Carrie Hardy. She joins us today to discuss peptides and what they can do for your performance/longevity. We also answer a couple YT questions. Enjoy!  Introduction 0:00  Best time to take BCAAS/Glutamine/Creatine 5:12  Difference between BCAAS/EAAS 10:10  Ring Hamstring Question 15:16  When does sarcopenia start? 20:12  Foundational pieces for building muscle/recovery 23:00 ...

 Today we talk about how people are working out incorrectly to gain true grappling/athletic strength. We aim to build strength and longevity with our workouts. We also talk about lower back pain and the anxiety of disappointing our teammates and coaches.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.   ...

 Today we get a few questions about TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), and answer the question, is it the right time to start and what if they want to have kids. One person is 36 and their doctor told them NO WAY. Dr. Chris thinks differently.  Also, we talk pink eye and the brutal truth about it with grappling.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email Grap...

Hello! Today we discuss the 2024 IBJJF gi changes, figuring out who is safe to roll with at a new gym, and what your role is at your gym. Introduction/Chris's Frozen Shoulder Injury 0:00 IBJJF GI Changes 12:34 Are Processed Meats Bad For You? Why? 27:55 New To A Gym; Who is Safe To Roll With? 38:01 How to Say No to a Roll 50:16 What's An Upper Belts  Role in the Gym? 55:21 Hey, if you ha...

Hello, today we have a little of everything. Dr. Chris goes on a rant about a new Washington state law regarding anti-fungal wipes, we discuss Bills almost catastrophic injury from over the weekend, and then dive into Dr. Chris go over a new form of exercise that can make you have an unbreakable base.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast...

Hello! We are discussing a listener question on what to do if your gym doesn't have a designated mat enforcer? Also, if detoxing even necessary or is it just a scam? Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.  Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.  Instagram: @Grapp...

Hello! We are discussing proteolytic enzymes today and how they could be beneficial in your health journey, especially for inflamed joints from spider guard, grips in general etc. Also, we touch on UFC fight pass invitational and the issues with it.   Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.  Check...

Hello! We are back with another exciting episode. Today, Chris teases a topic he wants to discuss on our upcoming episode. We go over cold water exposure, why smaller people have better cardio, should black belt have a minimum time requirement, and if stripes are good or bad? We hope you enjoy! Introduction 0:00 Is cold water therapy worth it? 9:06 Why do smaller people have better cardio? 24:40 W...

Hello, welcome back! On this episode of the Grappling With Podcast, we go over some questions we received recently and not so recently. Professor Andrea wanted to know how we handle someone who has lost consciousness from a choke, how do you get out of a jiu-jitsu funk/falling off wagon with diet,  is MCT oil good for weight loss, and are you paying too much for TRT? Hey, if you have any questions...