Grappling With Podcast

 This week we talk about the proper way to switch gyms when you want to maintain a good relationship with your current gym. Also how to cut that last 5 lbs for competition, especially if you are a female. Also, Chris is getting old, and is sad about it. So we talk about over training also known as under recovery.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email Grapplin...

 Black Belts in BJJ, Bill and Chris talk about how to change speeds in jiu-jitsu. Often we get stuck in one gear. We can either go hard, but struggle to slow down and work through movements in a methodical way. Or we struggle with our intensity. We talk about things you can do to change your mind and develop a change of speed within your game.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill...

Hello, in this episode we touch on a couple questions mainly focusing on bjj and health. We go over WNO from the weekend, and then dive into questions about metabolism, muscle development as we age, how much protein we need to maintain muscle, if collagen counts toward protein intake, dealing with being in a bjj funk, what improved our bjj the most, and why do rolls with lower belts sometimes feel...

Hello! In this episode Dr. Carrie Hardy joins us once again. We have a discussion about weightloss and a newer product on the market, semaglutide (the generic name). Dr. Hardy goes over what semaglutide is, how it works in the body, dosing, who is a good candidate for it, side effects, and many more details. Please enjoy, if you have any follow up questions please email us below. Hey, if you have...

 We are back with some more questions and answers. Also, we quickly go over the events of the weekend (1FC, UFC, Brasileiro). Enjoy! Introduction 0:00 UFC Matches 2:30 1FC Event 8:07 Brasileiro 17:55 When are you no longer contagious? 22:07 How does Red Light Therapy work? 31:14 Why do we sweat more on certain training days? 43:08 Why do women outlive men? 46:30 Danaher: Ageless JJ Instructional 5...

Hi, welcome to our first Wednesday episode. Chris and Bill start off the podcast going over a time they put their foot in their mouth, which is always enjoyable. Chris gives an update on his Apple watch. And then we discuss a couple questions: what induces vomting while exercising, opinion on gas station 'stamina' pills, and how to address white belts coaching upper belts. Also many othe...

Hello. We are back again with some questions to answer. This episode we touch on if BCAA's are legit, how to rely on technique over strength (especially for older practitioners), phosphatidylserine, and BJJ Stars. Intro 0:00 Is Bill a Blue Falcon? 1:21 Are BCAA's legit? 10:22 How to rely on technique over strength? 24:27 What is phosphatidylserine? 42:33 BJJ Stars 50:52 Hey, if you have...

Hello! In this episode we go over a hot topic and a couple not so hot topics. Dr. Chris Hardy, Bill, and Olivia discuss our thoughts on what are considered 'dirty' moves in bjj, when should white belts start to spar, why do we sometimes have good timing and not other days, and can chokes cause CTE.  Intro 0:00 Dirty Moves in BJJ 2:16 When Should White Belts Start Sparring 18:19 Flow Stat...

 Dr. Chris Hardy and Dr. Carrie Hardy are getting educated by Bill today on mushrooms... Well, not exactly, but they all have a very informative conversation about all things Mushrooms. Benefits, things to be wary of, and some of the chemical makeup of these fascinating life forms.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or messag...

Hello! This is a spicy one today. Dr. Hardy and Bill discuss some YT questions about HRV and the new apple 8 watch (are wearables accurate?), HGH and sleeping in, and the fall-out in the jiu-jitsu community from the $46 million verdict.  All opinions are based on the alleged facts of the case from many different sources. As new information comes out from those involved, those opinions may change....

Today Dr. Chris goes over the lab results submitted by Nicky Rod from the B-Team. Derek from More Plates More Dates performed an analysis of Nicky Rods labs and had some interesting things to say. Chris wanted to deep dive on a couple misconceptions that came out of this analysis. You can see the MPMD video here: https://youtu.be/FSrwcO-37Zs We also touch on extended water fasting and fitness devi...

 Today we talk about banning be slams, counting training days when you don't spar, and a little game called "Ban a move, teach a move, own one move". Also Dr. Chris talks about homocysteine levels and what that is.  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...

 Chris, Bill, and Olivia talk about if you need to stick with guards that are traditionally performed by people with a specific body type, also they give their opinion on the best guards for new jiu-jitsu people to start with.  Doctor Chris also touches one Tongkat Ali, ONNIT supplements and briefly references a question on Factor V Leiden.  They also do a mini recap of the FloGrappling WNO card w...

 Chris, Olivia, and Bill discuss how seminars might be a total waste of money. Also why do we use some Japanese terms but not others and Chris goes over some extremely useful techniques to rehab some of the most common BJJ injuries, Golfers Elbow and Tennis Elbow. We also touch on some Ulnar Nerves stuff. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodc...

 Today we have a mini debate/discussion. We tackle the question of which is best. But not just in a total sense. Which is best for MMA, Self-Defense, Transitioning to BJJ and more. We also talk about John Danaher's opinion on guard pulling. Of course we did not forget about our beloved white belts. We talk about our personal opinion on which techniques are best to start with in the standing p...

Today we talk a little bit about things that will get you labeled as a bad training partner. Or maybe just things that will get you labeled a D-Bag. 

Hey Guys, you don't want to miss this episode! We interviewed Mohammed Mustafa, a 2nd degree black belt who trains at Cascade BJJ. He has some interesting stories about growing up in Iraq, moving to the states, wrestling, and traveling to South America where he eventually trained jiu-jitsu and met his wife.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email Grappling...

Hello! We are back after a week off due to some lovely seasonal illnesses making their rounds again. Today Dr. Chris has a rant he needs to get out, so we start there. And will sprinting increase natural HGH? Then we jump to ADCC leaving Flograppling and signing with UFC Fight Pass, and how that will impact the future of bjj. Also, we discuss some of the harder bjj concepts to learn when you first...

Hey hey, we are here in episode 52 just free flowing. Chris and Bill start off discussing the recent Mikey Musumeci ONE Championship match where he destroys his opponents leg, then hop over to a recent YT about TRT advantages, refeeding post-training and its affect on sleep, creatine possibly causing cramping and it's benefits, plus advice on becoming more aggressive in sparring. Hey, if you...

Welcome back! Today we discuss some interesting topics within BJJ. We go over whether non-competitors should be called hobbyists or is there a better word? Should teammates do close-outs at high level competitions? PEDS & NOGI worlds drama. Is inverting going to hurt your bjj longevity? Steroids VS TRT; and is purple belt an intermediate or an advanced belt? Hey, if you have any questions for...

Hello Everyone! In this brand new episode for 2023 we discuss our 2023 BJJ goals, as well as how to adjust your training to meet those goals as you age. Hope you enjoy! 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: @Grappli...

This is part two of our podcast on regenerative medicine. In this episode Dr. Carrie Hardy joins Dr. Chris Hardy and Bill as they continue their discussion on PRP, exosomes, peptides, stem cells and whartons jelly. Also, they discuss sourcing on stem cells, wharton's jelly etc, how lifestyle impacts efficacy of the regenerative medicine, cost of peptides/stem cells/exosomes, how to find a cli...

This is part one of two episodes on regeneration medicine. In this episode Dr. Carrie Hardy joins Dr. Chris Hardy and Bill to discuss PRP, exosomes, peptides, stem cells and whartons jelly; what they are and what that can do for your body.  Citations:  Fu X, Liu G, Halim A, Ju Y, Luo Q, Song AG. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration and Tissue Repair. Cells. 2019 Jul 28;8(8):784. doi: 10.3390/cells80807...

Hello! Tis the season for gift guides. It's just Bill and Olivia today going over some gift ideas for yourself, family, or friends who do jiu-jitsu. It may not be the most exciting podcast but there are some good awkward moments/chuckles in there. Hope this helps! Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social m...

Hello All. In today's episode we discuss how teaching jiu-jitsu to other people can help your understanding and progression within bjj. Also, we discuss if it's appropriate for lower belts to teach other lower belts.  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 an...