The Grappling Discourse

I discuss the huge news announced last week that the IBJJF if allowing reaping and heel hooks in their brown and black belt no gi divisions. Will this change which teams reach the podium?? How would I train for 2021 no gi worlds??

In this episode I try and help you improve your ability to finish once you get the back. Finishing RNC can be very difficult. Listen to this episode to start finishing at a higher rate!

I sit down with PGF Star Matt Elkins to discuss growing up wrestling, transitioning to mma, concussions, mental health, the PGF and much more!

I set 11 goals to hit before the end of the year and recap the PGF finale.

I talk about one of my favorite quotes from the book of 5 rings. And an important PGF update.

I analyze Fridays actions and make my picks. Who will become the first PGF champion? Will any matches go over an hour?

I sit down with the PGF regular season champ to discuss training, PGF season 2, future matches, competition mindset, confidence, and more!

I talk about the preparation it takes to be ready for a no time limit tournament.

Which one is better, and what are the major differences between the two.

How do we go from being tempted to do something, to then acting on it? And how much money is brandon giving out live on Friday night for the PGF Finale!?!?

I’ve spent the past two months eating as much meat as I want. In this episode I share my experiences and results so far.

Simply ten more techniques that every bjj practitioner should be proficient at.

In this episode I talk about how a professional bjj athlete should train, eat, work out and recover.

I sit down with my good buddy Kurt Hamilton. Kurt wrestled in college, is a bjj blue belt and has worked for the Decatur police department for 10 years. We talked about his extensive wrestling background, being a police officer, police training, the justice system, a world without cops and BJJ.

Having trouble quitting something? Do you want to create healthier habits? In this episode I talk about my experiences quitting negative habits and replacing them with positive habits. A must listen for anyone struggling to quit sugar, alcohol, drugs, etc..

Chris is a blue belt that moved here 10 days ago from South Dakota to train jiu jitsu at Tenth Planet Decatur. We talked about why he moved here, What he is looking to accomplish while he’s here, advice he would give someone interested in moving to a city just to train BJJ and much more.

Lindsey’s back to discuss what she is looking for before she promotes or recommends a female for blue belt, confidence, and the PGF.

What does disappointment say about you? How do you deal with it???

I sit down with one of my favorite people Lonnie Jones. We talk psychology, CBT, dealing with negative thoughts, trauma, the fear of losing, Brazilian jiu jitsu and much more!

I sit down with bjj brown belt and catch wrestling beast Johnny Buck. We talk about his introduction to catch wrestling, mma, Combat jiu jitsu, tenth planet, betting on yourself and much more!

I’m this episode I talk about facing fear, and how Rickson Gracie overcame Claustrophobia.

I talk about some of the problems I see in Krav Maga, funny Krav stories, and ask the listeners if they know any legit Krav Maga places in the south east.

How important is cardio??? It’s the true great equalizer in combat sports.

I sit down with PGF athlete Kevin Primeau to talk about opponents not showing up, his time spent fighting mma, serving as a police officer, why bjj is so crucial for police officers and much more.

I sit down with Brandon Mccaghren to discuss the PGF after 4 weeks of matches.