Grappling With Podcast

We get down to the nitty gritty on what mobility means and how it is confused with flexibility. We also chat about white belts teaching each other moves and how they should go about doing that. A listener question through us down the breathing rabbit hole. Dr. Chris talks about a few popular breathing methods to try during sparring, in between rounds or even post training. Hey, if you have any que...

Today we farmed a bunch of different Jiu-jitsu topics like the following:  Should you wash your belt? When to use strength in training? Tattoos and training? How to judge skill level? Dealing with platues? How to be a good drilling partner? And more. 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 u...

We talk skin fungi and infections today. The most common infection with grapplers are actually on our skin all the time. Let's talk about how to treat the issue and maybe even prevent it before you need to have your arm amputated.  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 s...

In episode 18 Dr. Chris Hardy goes over soft tissue injury management (tendons/ligaments). He discusses why not to use the RICE method (Rest Ice Compression Elevation), what happens at a microscopic level when your body sustains a soft tissue injury, how to identify if you are properly healed, and the early mobilization principle.  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. J...

Hello Again! On this episode, we are doing another Q&A on some questions submitted to the podcast. Here are the questions we answer: Is fiber necessary? What does fried foods do to your body and athletic performance? Is sunscreen bad for you? Does seed oil increase likelihood of sunburn? Advice to whitebelt self? Should an upper belt do a hard roll with a new colored belt to the gym? Why is it...

In todays episode Dr. Chris Hardy will be going over the top 3 pre-workout supplements he believes would be the most beneficial for the bjj practioner and the reasons behind that. They are: Creatinine, Beta Alanine, and Sodium Bicarbonate.  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 o...

In this episode, we have Dr. Carrie Hardy returning to discuss women's hormones. We touch on: Should women be fasting? Should women change their training/training intensity based on what phase in their cycle they are in? How does birth control effect the female body? And all the female hormones; estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, LH, and FH and their role in how we feel day to day.  Hey, i...

Today we talk about a whole bunch of topics. Weight loss, BCAA's and what they are and when would you use them, Mat Enforcers and if they are needed, and a big one, how can you start thinking ahead when rolling or sparring. Here are the questions we go over below.   I feel this changes with age/ body type/ intensity. what methods including diet, do you guys use to ensure your stress cup can h...

 Today we have Andrew Solheim back in the studio. He stakes almost explodes and passes out when he arm wrestles Bill. Then we get into some of the strength training he has been doing as well as we answer listener questions about what does it take to be a Blue Belt, Purple, and Brown Belt. What are key factors Andrew is looking for as a 3rd degree Black Belt. Also, what is the mentality when you ar...

Chris has a big axe to grind in this episode. We talk about GRAINS and Whole Grains, Pseudo Grains, and we dip the toes into the world of carbs. Enjoy the chemistry section and then we get into real world applications. Also 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...

Today a couple brown belts and a purple belt talk about some hot button issues like.  Having trouble with lower belts or new people who give you a hard time on the mats. How to develop grit or a competitve spirit where you fight hard despite fatigue and you challenge the fight or flight moment. Is training 2 days a week worthless? Also we touch on ego in BJJ. Also if you have any questions for Dr....

We talk all things testosterone on this episode. But we call in the Big Unit, the much more enjoyable Dr. Hardy, that is Carrie Hardy, Chris's wife. She talks briefly about her background with her double masters before her medical school education.  We go through the the following topics and more.  When do you need TRT? What are the Symptoms for low Testosterone? What’s a healthy level, what...

We have a doozy today. Your Grandma, your mom, and your Doctor have been fibing to your face. Uncle Bill was right, "that Cholesterol crap don't make no sense." Did you know it is common for people to suffer from heart disease with normal LDL cholesterol levels? Well we break down the science behind Uncle Bill's statements and why he is such a genius. Including some tips on how...

The American Heart Association just released new dietary guidelines for cardiovascular health in November 2021 and Chris is heated about it. Dr. Chris Hardy takes a deep dive into the chemistry of the fats we consume in our daily lives.  He goes over what makes a fat: saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated. We discuss the effect these different fats have on your health; think oxidation an...

We are back and we are talking about Vitamin D... Mainly.... Bill  successfully  sidetracks the conversation but Chris came prepared with notes to stay on track. Chris also breaks down Vitamin D all the way down to its  nucleus. We get nerdy on this one, but when you hear how valuable Vitamin D is, you will be running to scuba directly in the sun. If you are wondering what Bill is talking about wi...

Today we answer listener questions! Dr. Chris, Bill and Olivia talk about post training meals and what they usually refeed with. They also touch on ways to improve quickly in jiu-jitsu. Bill talks about one of the methods that helps him progress quickly and get to brown belt in 4 years. Also, what kind of Dr looks at the body as a whole. It seems now days we have a lot of specialist, but what if y...

In this episode we are Grappling With SLEEP. Dr. Chris Hardy explains our circadian rhythm and how this 24 hour cycle effects your bodily health; including blood sugar regulation, recovery, stress cup and more. We discuss methods for improving sleep that will help with training recovery, and overall wellness.  Also, Dr. Hardy goes on a rant about melatonin supplementation and why daylight savings...

In this episode, Dr. Chris Hardy brings out the visual aids. He explains how daily stress in our lives impact our sympathetic nervous system, which in turn impacts our training capacity. He uses the "Stress Cup Model" to explain how daily/chronic stress in our lives can quickly fill up our "cup" and how this can change over time with age and lifestyle choices.  Check us out on...

BJJ Purple Belt Brittney is back with the documents! Dr. Chris goes full nerd alert on the biochemistry right out the gate and breaks down her blood work so you can also know how to understand what your numbers are saying. Bill makes another HIV joke, and we talk about how detrimental UNDER eating can be and can you really not eat passed 8pm? We also answer a couple listener questions about sorene...

Today we talk about getting stronger! We invited Professor (3rd Degree Black Belt BJJ) Andrew Solhiem on the podcast. Chris and Andrew both went to the UFC Performance Institute and attended a multi day seminar with Dr. Spina, his FRS program believes in "Assess, Program, Improve, Repeat." They talk about the training they obtained and how strength training can effect your BJJ progress i...

Today we had Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt and Mother of 2 and training partner, Brittney Hinjosa. YouTube link for this episode: https://youtu.be/NvYbU7ZbX_A Brittney has a tournement coming up and is looking to drop some pounds but also wants to focus a bit on fat loss. So we will be documenting the journey and this is just the beginning.  We talk about: Glucose Monitors How to tell what diet...

This is a throwback episode (4/13/2020) to Bill and Chris talking on the Speakeasy Jiu-Jitsu podcast. Before we had any equipment and had a chat in the bathroom. This episode kicked off the idea of starting their own with the addition of Olivia! Which is now  known as the "Grappling With" Podcast.  Instagram @GrapplingWithPodcast In this episode  we go DEEP in the world of nutrition, he...