The Big Jiujitsu Show

Rob and Randy discuss the latest controversy with a person being promoted to black belt and how politics are usually at play in decisions like this. They also discuss what you can do to help avoid these issues in your own gym and how to treat and welcome new people.

Charles Harriott, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, joins Rob and Randy to talk about traveling and instructing, being a whole martial artist, links between different martial arts and which Ninja Turtle is the coolest.   Charles Harriott's Links: Charles Harriott's Patreon Instagram Youtube Webpage

John "Birdman" Finn, a 4th degree black belt, joins Rob and Randy to talk about long term training, Ginastica Natural, scheduling classes and what kind of chance a person really has against a primate in a fight.    Birdman's Wash and Fold

Ben Moore, a 1st Degree Black Belt from Portland, Maine, joins Rob and Randy to discuss his work the BJJ Globetrotters, teaching styles and differences in types of camps you can attend.

Rob and Randy celebrate Randy's recent promotion to 1st degree black belt and talk about what has changed from initially getting the black belt to the 1st stripe. They also delve into some teaching preferences, requirements for belts and a solution to a nightmare scenario.

Rob Cole, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt joins Rob and Randy to discuss training in the early 1990s, leg locks, MMA and ecological BJJ.

Tommy Cuozzi, a professional MMA fighter out of NC, joins Rob and Randy to talk about his training, his upcoming Dana White's Contender appearance and the baseline you need to be successful in training for MMA.

Rob and Randy discuss competition and if they actually help out with your training, if they're worth it and some of the hazards behind competing. 

Aaron Fears, a BJJ Brown Belt and Krav Maga instructor, join Rob and Randy to discuss using sports to improve your BJJ training, motivation and self defense.

Trevor Hayes, head coach of Hometown Martial Arts in Raleigh, NC joins Rob and Randy to talk about his gym, overcoming a stroke and what it means to be a leader in the community.

Rob and Randy discuss what it means to be a black belt, some of the struggles it comes with and things outside of BJJ that you should be focused on in order to achieve the rank.

Aaron Parham, a Brazilian Jiujitsu pracitioner who teaches using the "Ecological Method" joins Rob and Randy to discuss his view points and teaching style.   Episodes found at BigJJShow.com    

Rob and Randy talk about their preferred teaching styles and some new ideas for how to teach others.

Rob and Randy discuss training methods for organic, farm to mat, BJJ and why they think drilling might be the real answer to getting better at BJJ.   Trap and Roll Soap Co -  https://trapandrollsoap.com

Mike Reilly, owner of Gen X Refined, is on the show to talk about his company and discuss martial arts training.   GenX Refined - https://www.genxrefined.com Trap and Roll Soap - https://www.instagram.com/trapandrollsoapcompany/ Big Jiujitsu Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@bigjiujitsushow1558

Rob and Randy discuss things that you can get in order to help your grappling loved one.   Gen X Refined - https://www.genxrefined.com Dark Arts Jiujitsu - https://darkartsclothingbjj.com Trap and Roll Soap Co - https://trapandrollsoap.com  

Judo 3rd Degree Black Belt Austin Hansen joins Rob and Randy on the show!

Rob and Randy did the math, and it's been a year and a half since their last upload. What has happened since then? What the new episode and release format? Find out in this episode.

Rob and Randy had a rough week, they discuss how they deal with bad days and how to get in the right mind set to bounce back.

Rob and Randy get together, have a night of training and talk about pee breaks at the movies.

Rob and Randy realize they make random noises during the shows and chat about red flags at gyms.

Rob and Randy discuss the book, Opening Closed Guard by Robert Drysdale. They talk about the often overlooked details of where BJJ came from.

Rob and Randy discuss goals as opposed to resolutions and life hacks for traveling.

We're jumping on the content creator bandwagon, we talked about D.U.S.T. and how the moves may get you killed.

Rob and Randy talk about training and discipline over the Holidays as well as getting something for the grappler that has everything.