The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

In a sport where we are trying to rip each other’s limbs off and strangle each other unconscious, how on earth do you train this stuff? In this episode, I discuss my previous experiences with injuries, aggressive students, and how I believe we can learn and teach Jiu-Jitsu safely and effectively. I also recap my experiences at last weekend’s ADCC Vancouver Open. Enjoy the show!  Contact/Support Th...

Outside ashi garami is often misunderstood and underappreciated in the leg entanglement hierarchy. It is fair to say that most leg lockers prefer positions like the saddle and even 5050 over outside ashi garami because they can access the inside heel hook, but no leg locker will reach their full potential without a strong outside ashi garami. Learn some of my favourite details and insights of this...

This week is all about front headlocks! Do you constantly get caught in annoying guillotines and kata gatames (what the hell is even that)? We take a deep dive into front headlocks from both an offensive and defensive perspective. Front headlocks are one of my absolute favourite submission systems. I can’t stress this enough- every single grappler must have these skills in their toolbox. I hope yo...

In this week's show, I discuss something we all deal with in everyday life: The ego. This episode will help you manage and benefit from your ego on the mats, in business, in relationships, and in everyday life. Enjoy the show! Contact/Support The Show: Website: ejjp.show Instagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj...

In this week’s episode, I discuss my findings from the last 3 months of using the ecological approach in my academy. I talk about optimizing the constraint-led approach, some big concepts that can help you become a better learner and teacher, developing a framework for building lessons using the ecological approach, and a whole lot more. If you want to start implementing this method into your less...

This week's episode is for the kids! Or, rather, the coaches and parents who support the kids. My goal for this episode is to help your young students prepare for success in the arena of competition. We discuss training, mindset, parents, tournament day preparations, post-competition reflections, and more. I hope you can takeaway something useful from this episode, and I wish your kids compet...

This week’s episode is the second installment of our miniseries “The History of BJJ.” We learn about more influential Japanese characters, the rise of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Royce Gracie, and how BJJ influenced the early stages of mixed martial arts. Enjoy the show!  Contact/Support The Show: Website: ejjp.show Instagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Onl...

In this week's episode, we take a look at the origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, starting with the history of feudal Japan and the development of Koryu Jujitsu. We discuss how the Bushi or Samurai warrior-class used Koryu Jujitsu on the battlefield, the rise of Jigoro Kano and Kodokan Judo, and the challenge matches of Mataemon Tanabe and Fusen-ryu Jujitsu. Sit back and enjoy this history lesson...

This episode is for the beginners! Are you brand new to Jiu Jitsu? Here is a survival handbook just for you. Jiu Jitsu is a complex language, and you will be expected to have full conversations with others even before you can understand any phrases. The consequence of not being able to carry the conversation is you getting pinned and strangled! If you are a newbie to the gentle art, I hope this ep...

This week, I speak with Greg Souders of Standard Jiu Jitsu. Greg is a big advocate for the ecological approach to learning, and has recently made waves with his “Game-based” approach to teaching Jiu Jitsu. We talk about the best ways to learn Jiu Jitsu, his thoughts on the Gi, John Danaher, and much more. Enjoy the show! Check out Greg's social media: @gdsouders @standardjiujitsu Further Stud...

We all get exhausted in training. In this week’s episode, I discuss how you can improve your conditioning for Jiu Jitu and optimize your performance on the mats. Enjoy the show! Breathing -Avoid excessive breathing -Do not hold your breath -Keep a calm facial expression -Focus on your breath while training Strength & conditioning Balance your training to focus on as many of these aspects as po...

This week I talk about how instructionals can help you reach new levels in Jiu Jitsu. I discuss what instructionals to watch, study methods, and creating a routine. A kaizen mindset is the key to pushing yourself to the next level and avoiding plateaus. Enjoy the show and get studying! The Value Of Instructionals -Instructionals provide context, mechanics, strategy, and insight to JJ techniques  -...

In this week’s episode, we discuss and contrast the differences in rule set and tournament experience between the IBJJF and ADCC. I also talk about the role of the referee in these competitions, why you should learn to referee, and what I would like to see from the ADCC in the future as this popular organization continues to expand their brand. Enjoy the show!     Contrasting Rule Sets - No advant...

Have you or any loved ones suffered from autoimmune disease? I discuss my experience with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a solution that worked for me. I also talk about my findings using the Greg Souders Ecological approach to Jiu Jitsu for the first week at my academy. Enjoy the show! Further Study/Resources: - Professor Greg Souders of Standard Jiu-Jitsu (IG: @gdsouders, @standardjiujitsu) - BJJ...

This episode is aimed toward competitors, coaches, parents, and anyone who corners athletes at Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Being an effective corner means more than just being a good cheerleader; it is an important role that could potentially affect the outcome of a match. Here, I discuss what to do and what not to do for those in this position. Traits of an effective corner - Good voice projection - P...

This topic is for every Jiu Jitsu practitioner, athlete, or coach. We look at gaining from setbacks like injuries instead of declining. I share my own injury/recovery experiences. Hope you enjoy! Assessing an injury - Do not ignore an injury, regardless of the severity - How long will you be out of regular activity?  - Why did the injury happen? - What can be learned from the incident? - What trai...

General concepts: - Half guard passing is pressure-based (tight/chest to chest) - Half guard passing focuses on pinning the head and shoulders first, and clearing the legs second - Loose guard passing can be used to achieve half guard passing as a “Checkpoint” - Force your partner to constantly re-establish their frames by using bladed and relaxed shoulders; this action deflects your partner’s fra...

What is the Kimura?  -Japanese name: Ude Garami (Entangled Arm Lock) -Figure-4 shoulder control and submission -Shoulder is compromised through an internal rotation of the shoulder -Allows you to control a stronger opponent with 2-on-1 control -Requires “Ratchet control” (90 degree bend in the arm) -Opposing pushing and pulling forces -Can be used to pass the guard, take the back, sweep, take down...

Welcome to The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast! A place where you'll find everything you need to know about jiu jitsu. In today's episode we'll talk about: What is the mission statement of the EJJP? To bring listeners the best educational BJJ content possible Share knowledge from my personal studies and experiences To emphasize the mental aspect of BJJ To find and share the best teachin...

The goal is to analyze the different teaching/learning methods and understand their potential strengths and weaknesses in JJ - This episode is aimed at coaches and all practitioners - These methods are not necessarily good or bad, best or worst; they all have a place at the right time - I believe the best teaching and learning methods are done in combination and collectively instead of individuall...