1-800-BJJ-HELP
By: Josh Lu and Jake Luigi
Language: en-us
Categories: Sports, Wrestling, Leisure, Hobbies
Brand new White Belt Josh Lu calls on Jake Luigi, BJJ Youtuber from "Less Impressed More Involved BJJ", and other guests for help on the path to improvement, performance, and enjoyment in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Follow the journey!
Episodes
#166 Randall Dibble: Front Headlock, Turtle, and Overhook/Underhook, from a Wrestling Perspective
Dec 14, 2025In this episode we talk with Randall Dibble about the wrestling mindset and goals when it comes to front headlock, turtle, and overhook/underhook. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#165 Kristian Castaneda: Exploring of Many Forms of Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Sumo...etc
Dec 08, 2025In this episode I chat with Kristian Casaneda, and we explore various forms of grappling from Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Sumo, Jiu Jitsu and more. Kristian is a Nidan in Judo (2nd degree black belt), jiu jitsu purple belt, sambo instructor and has competed in sumo, beach wrestling, freestyle, combat wrestling, jiu jitsu, judo, and catch wrestling. We explore a lot of grappling ideas here, hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 01:08:02#164 Questions about Coaching and Reflecting on Josh's First Time Facilitating CLA Sessions
Nov 30, 2025In this episode, we go over our expeience coaching, using games, designing practice, and challenges and questions along the way. Here's the Greg Souders 10th Planet Seminar video we mentioned. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#163 The Side Body Triangle?
Nov 23, 2025In this episode, I ask Jake about one of his exclusive videos he shared in the Outlier Database. He goes over the side body triangle, and how he sees it's function in attacking and maintaining the back. Hope you enjoy!
Links we talked about:
Jozef ChenJett ThompsonDownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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#162: Jake O'Driscoll: Helping Pro Competitors, Guard Styles, the Mental Game, Studying Match Footage, and Goal Setting for Jiu Jitsu
Nov 16, 2025In this episode, we had Jake O'Driscoll on the show! We dive into several topics around guard retention, his approach to working with professional jiu jitsu athletes, the mental game, his approach to studying match footage and strategy, and goal setting and journaling. Hope you enjoy!
Follow Jake on Instagram here, and check out his Patreon to learn more!
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Duration: 01:03:46#161 Attila Bohlmann: Reflecting on 12 Matches in a Day, Comp Prep, and Journaling to Improve
Nov 09, 2025In this episode I have a chat with my friend Attila, who I connected with about Sherpa. He recently had a great performance competing and we reflect on his comp prep, the psychology of competing, and how journaling made a difference in his improvement and mindset. Hope you enjoy!
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#160 Solo Episode: Three Things I Changed My Mind About on the Way to Blue Belt
Nov 05, 2025Three years, two months, and 369 training sessions later, I got promoted to blue belt by Andris Brunovskis. In this solo episode, I reflect on the journey and talk about the three biggest things I changed my mind about along the journey. Hope it helps any other beginners out there listening! Thanks for being on the journey with us.
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Duration: 00:19:52#159 Ideas for Attacking from Seated Guard
Nov 02, 2025This week I ask Jake what he's been working on for seated guard. We talk about handfighting, circling, and entering k guard or wrestling up. Hope you enjoy!
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#158 Outside Guards: K Guard, DLR, and Entering Legs
Oct 26, 2025In this episode, we review Lucas Kanard's recent instructional on attacking outside and finishing inside. Hope you enjoy!
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#157 Wrestling Up, Open Guard, Handfighting from Guard
Oct 19, 2025In this episode we jump around talking about open guard, wrestling up, and handfighting from guard. Hope you enjoy!
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Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#156 Dima Murovanni and PJ Barch: CJI 2, Future of Jiu Jitsu, Dima's Next Move, PJ's Early Days with the Gym, CLA, and More
Oct 12, 2025In this episode, Jake and I sit down to talk with Dima and PJ. We talk about the era of jiu jitsu we're currently in, what's in store for the future of jiu jitsu and for Dima, advice for opening a new gym, culture, CLA, and more.
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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#155 Jake's Week in San Diego: PJ Barch's Gym, Dima and Owen's Seminar, Private with Andy Murasaki, and More
Oct 05, 2025In this episode we recap Jake's week in San Diego! We packed in quite a bit of training and had a blast. Hope you enjoy our takeaways and upcoming episodes.
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#154 Wrestling from Overhook / Underhook
Sep 28, 2025In this episode, we talk about standing overhook/underhook position and the battles that take place for each player to get to the ground. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#153 Cody Christensen: Perspective Change after Black Belt, Opening a Gym, Building Culture, and CLA
Sep 21, 2025In this episode, I talk with Cody Christensen, black belt, and new gym owner. We talk about opening a new gym, how to establish a healthy culture, give new students benefits of jiu jitsu beyond the technical skill, perspecitve changes after black belt, journey with CLA, and advice for making the most meaningful journey out of you path in jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 00:58:52#152 CJI Recap, Jozef Chen Seminar, and Josh's Blue Belt
Sep 14, 2025In this episode we recap takeaways and highlights from CJI, Josh's takeaways from Jozef Chen's seminar, and his thoughts on getting promoted to blue belt.
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#151 Solo Episode: Meta Analysis on Self Talk Interventions for Athletes
Sep 10, 2025In this episode, I talk about an interesting study on the power of self talk and how athletes can use motivational and/or instructional self talk to learn faster and perform under pressure. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#150 Josh Wins Gold at Local Comp
Sep 07, 2025In this episode we break down what went well and what needs improvement from the two matches Josh had in his 6th competition. Hope you enjoy!
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#149: Prepping for Josh's 6th Competition
Aug 31, 2025In this episode we talk about prep for Josh's 6th competition! Hope you enjoy.
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Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#148 Greg Souders: Deep Dive on Guard, Front Headlock, Turtle and More
Aug 24, 2025In this episode have Greg Souders back on the show! We cover inside vs outside guards, seated vs belly up / supine guard, attacking and defending front headlock and turtle, attacking a single leg, preventing injury when learning stand up, monetizing CLA, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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#147 Finishing Leg Locks
Aug 17, 2025In this episode, we talk about finishing heel hooks and ankle locks. Here's the Rob Cole leg lock games video we mentioned! Sorry the Lachlan video is on Submeta so we couldn't link it!
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Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#146 Check In: Jake's Takeaways from AIGA and Updates on Sherpa and Outlier Database
Aug 11, 2025In this episode, we jump around a bit and catch up on all things AIGA with Jake's biggest takeaways and highlights from the event. Then we talk about jiu jitsu goals, and updates on vision for Sherpa and the Outlier Database. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#145 How Should I Play Half Guard Bottom?
Aug 03, 2025In this episode Josh asks Jake about the major battles going on in half guard for the bottom player. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#144 How Do I Attack Triangles and Armbars from the Back?
Jul 27, 2025In this episode, Josh asks Jake about the setup, strategy, and battles when attacking the back. Hope you enjoy!
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Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#143 Dr. Andy Moon from Back on the Mat PT: Reflections on 1 Year of Physical Therapy, Healing Chronic Back Pain, Tendonitis, and More
Jul 20, 2025In this episode, Josh reflects with Dr. Andy Moon from @backonthematpt on the last year of working together on a number of injuries from chronic lower back pain/stiffness, turf toe, QL strains, elbow tendonitis...etc. We share a few lessons learned along the way and dive into what a year of physical therapy designed for jiu jitsu can look like. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 00:46:16#142 What Are the Major Threats from Leg Entanglements?
Jul 13, 2025In this episode we explore leg entanglements and discuss the major factors including straight leg vs cross leg orientation, back exposure, heel exposure, access and control of secondary leg, and how rotation plays in to these scenarios. Hope you enjoy!
Here are some of the links to resources we mentioned:
Greg Souders on Leg EntanglementsCraig Jones Leg EntryDiego vs Ethan Greg Souders Teaching Leg Entanglements at B-TeamGordan vs JoshDownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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Duration: 00:28:51#141 Jared Wade: Competition Mindset & Prep, Training Smart, and Self Reflection
Jul 06, 2025Jared Wade (@jaredwadebjj) is currently ranked Top 3 Purple Belts in the world, trains at Atos in San Diego under Andre Galvao, has 30 IBJJF Gold Medals in the last two years, and was ranked the number one blue belt in the world in 2023. We dive into his competition mindset, tools he uses like affirmations, meditation, visualization, and journaling to guide his practice and perform at his best. Hope you enjoy! Follow Jared on Instagram here.
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Duration: 01:05:57#140 Mark Trowbridge: Designing Beginner's Program, Jiu Jitsu as a Stress Management Tool, Coaching, and More
Jun 29, 2025In this episode I chat with Mark Trowbridge, owner of Clarity Jiu Jitsu. We talk about how jiu jitsu is an amazing tool for stress management, anxiety, and some of the deeper benefits beyond the sport. We also talk about Mark's beginner program and how he designs practice for people trying jiu jitsu for the first time. We wrap up with some topics on the mental performance side, being intentional with training, and reflecting after.
Follow Clarity Jiu Jitsu on Instagram here.
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Duration: 01:22:48#139 PJ Barch: Influences on Grappling, Self Directed Training, Competition and Coaching
Jun 22, 2025In this episode, Jake and I get to hear PJ Barch dive into his biggest grappling influences, pivotal moments along the journey, his evolution as a coach, thoughts on CLA, and vision and hopes for the future. Hope you enjoy!
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#138: Carl Mintern aka SelfSufficientHub: Moderating r/BJJ, Tips for Starting Jiu Jitsu, Teaching, Eco, and More
Jun 15, 2025In this episode I chat with Carl Mintern, or better known as SelfSufficientHub on Reddit! He shares his observations as a moderator of r/bjj including common trends, questions, and topics he sees. Then he gives advice on starting jiu jitsu at 45 years old! We pivot into talking about eco, teaching, competing, and wrap up with his thoughts on Sherpa (free iOS journaling app for athletes). Hope you enjoy!
Links we mentioned:
SlimeMoldGrapplingClub - list of games!Greg Souders Passing and Pinning Seminar on YoutubeStandard Jiu Jitsu Foundations Class on YoutubeStandard Jiu Jitsu All Levels Class... Duration: 00:57:45#137 Josh's 6th Competition, Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and Outlier Database Coaching Platform
Jun 08, 2025In this episode we go over highs, lows, and lessons from Josh's recent jiu jitsu competition, some takeaways from a training session with Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and get a preview of what Jake is working on for the Outlier Database. If you want to get on the waitlist for the Outlier Database Coaching Platform sign up here.
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#136 Pat Campagnola: CLA, Hosting the Eco Camp, Owning a Gym while Working Full Time
Jun 01, 2025In this episode, I chat with Pat Campagnola, owner of 10th Planet Springfield, MA. Pat hosted the Eco Camp for Submission Grappling a few weeks ago and we got to talk about lessons he's learned competing, coaching with CLA, hosting the Eco camp, and owning a gym while having a full time job. Hope you enjoy!
Check out these links from the episode:
Eco for Submission Grappling Discord10th Planet Springfield Youtube ChannelThanks for Rolling PodcastDownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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Duration: 01:01:33#135 Real vs Feel and Thoughts on Competing
May 25, 2025In this episode Jake and I talk about the idea of what's real vs what we feel, the difference between what's subjectively happening, and what is objectively happening. We also venture off into talking about competition and some of the stressors, challenges, and mindset that come with competing. Hope you enjoy!
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#134: Alex Ayliffe: Staytech.jj, Grey Area Skills and Designing Games Around Concepts
May 18, 2025Alex Ayliffe (@staytech.jj) shares his insights into "grey area skills" in jiu jitsu and how to bridge concepts directly into practice and game design. Follow Alex on Instagram here. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#133 Aaron Parham: Designing CLA Games, Moderating r/bjj, Starting Eco Discord, and the Eco Camp
May 11, 2025In this episode, I talked to Aaron Parham, the creator of Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling, was a moderator on r/bjj, and one of the creators of the Eco Camp. Check out the Sub Grappling Model he created and join the Discord here!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#132 Check In: Jiu Jitsu Lessons from Josh Waitzkin, WNO, and App Updates
May 04, 2025In this episode we dive into the Josh Waitzkin and Andrew Huberman podcast episode and relate a lot of the lessons to jiu jitsu, we reflect on a few things from the recent WNO event, and talk about what we're working on for Outlier Database and Sherpa!
Links we mentioned:
Ray Lewis Motivational VideoKaynan vs Nicky Rod at WNODownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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Duration: 00:59:27#131 Eco Camp Debrief: Andris Brunovskis, Jake Luigi, Michael Marrewa, and Josh Lu
Apr 27, 2025In this episode we debrief our big highlights and main takeaways from the eco camp! Hope you enjoy.
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#130 Check In: Eco Camp, Front Headlock, Leg Entanglements, Berimbolos, and Other Ideas
Apr 20, 2025In this episode we cover a bunch of topics! We start with some high level thoughts on the eco camp, go into some front headlock ideas, leg entanglements, berimbolos, and other ideas.
Here's the Greg Souders video we referenced on leg entanglements.
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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#129 Check In: Camping While Passing, Sapateiro, Princeton BJJ, Database, and Sherpa Updates
Apr 13, 2025In this episode we talk about camping while passing, Jake's takeaways from Sapateiro, Josh's trip to Princeton BJJ and intentions for Eco Camp, and share the latest updates with our apps, the Outlier Database and Sherpa.
Here are links to videos we mentioned:
Ecopalooza Spring 2024 Youtube PlaylistEthan Crelinsten Pressure Passing VideoKaynan Duarte Headquarters Passing VideoDownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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Duration: 00:53:56#128 What Are the Paths of Attack from Front Headlock?
Apr 06, 2025In this episode we talk about the various paths of attack from front headlock. Hope you enjoy this new format! Here's the Youtube video for the visual aid.
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#127 Stan Pogrebinsky: Introduction to Our Bodies Systems, Subsystems, and Imbalances from Jiu Jitsu
Mar 30, 2025In this episode, I have Stan Pogrebinsky back on the show! We dive deep into the idea of our bodies' systems, sub-systems, and the imbalances that come from doing jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
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#126 How Do I Defend Turtle, Back, Rear Body Lock?
Mar 23, 2025In this episode we talk about defending chest-to-back connection by looking at Turtle, Back, and Rear Body lock engagements. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#125 How Do You Handfight While Passing?
Mar 16, 2025In this episode, we talk about hand fighting as the top player while passing. Here are a few links to the matches we talked about: Jozef Chen, Andrew Tackett, and another Jozef Chen video. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#124 Entering the Legs from Guard?
Mar 09, 2025In this episode, I ask Jake about how to enter the legs from guard. Hope you enjoy!
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#123 Darin Conner DeAngelis: Winning World Titles, Mindset, Mindfulness, and Coaching
Mar 02, 2025In this episode, I speak with Darin Conner DeAngelis, he's got an incredible story about rising to the top of the jiu jitsu world, pivoting into coaching and counseling, and shares his insights along the way. Hope you enjoy!
You can follow Darin on Instagram here, and check out his work here.
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#122 Check In: Non Committal K Guard, Back Control, Mindset, Database, Sherpa and More
Feb 23, 2025In this episode we talk about a bunch of random topics, we start with Database and Sherpa updates, go into K guard, back control, recent mindset shifts, and an esoteric discussion on rotation and control.
Here's the clip of the knee breakdown dela riva and the back control idea from Craig Jones that we mentioned in theh episode. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 00:57:34#121 Rob Cole: How to Use ECO / CLA, Misconceptions, Games, and Framework
Feb 16, 2025In this episode, I chat with Rob Cole! We deep dive into ecological dynamics, the four principles of the contraint led approach, give examples of games, and go over a lot of common misconceptions when it comes to the constraint led approach for jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!
You can follow Rob Cole on Instagram here.
Check out the Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling Discord, Rob's Youtube Channel, 3 Day Eco Camp April 4-6 in MA, Maine Globetrotters Camp where Rob will be teaching.
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Duration: 01:12:56#120 Oscar Lopez: Coaching Freshman Wrestling and How Jiu Jitsu Players Can Benefit From Wrestling
Feb 08, 2025In this episode, I chat wtih Osar Lopez, the Head Freshman Wrestling Coach at San Marcos High and Coach at Mission Grappling Club. We talk about the cross over between wrestling and jiu jitsu and much more. Hope you enjoy!
You can follow Oscar on Instagram here.
Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
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#119 How to Play Closed Guard in No Gi?
Feb 02, 2025In this episode we talk about closed guard in no gi. Transitions to K guard, balancing upper body attacks, lower body attacks, transitioning to dela riva, and hand fighting from closed guard. Hope you enjoy!
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Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
#118 Nick Angeloni: Coaching, Gym Culture, and Explorations with Eco
Jan 26, 2025In this episode we talk to Nick Angeloni, black belt, and owner of Prism Jiu Jitsu in Escondido, San Diego. He's also the co-host of the Post Rolls podcast with Miles Lukas. You can follow Nick on Instagram. Hope you enjoyed our conversation!
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#117 Andris Brunovskis: Competing, Coaching at Legion, and Journey with Ecological Dynamics
Jan 19, 2025In this episode, we talk with Andris Brunovskis from Legion! We talk about his journey as a competitor and coach, dive into ecological dynamics, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy!
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#116 K Guard for Beginners?
Jan 12, 2025In this episode, we talk about my recent injury, K Guard, and guard/passing in general. Here's the link to the PJ Barch video we mentioned!
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#115 Check In: New Years Goals for Jiu Jitsu, Outlier, Sherpa, and Life
Jan 05, 2025In this episode, we talk about goals for our jiu jitsu development, study, our apps, and life in general. Hope you enjoy!
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#114 Check In: Jake Training in Japan, Josh's 5th Competition, and App Updates
Dec 22, 2024In this episode we catch up on Jake's recent trip to Japan and his training session there, my recent competition experience, lessons learned, and quick updates on progress with Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my AI-powered journaling app for athletes.
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#113 Josh's Coaching Call with Joe Hannan
Dec 15, 2024In this episode, I have an awesome coaching call with Joe Hannan about an upcoming competition. Originally it was an in-house tournament, but it got rescheduled and I decided to compete in JJWL instead.
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#112 Patrick Robinson: Assessing Your A Game
Dec 08, 2024In this episode, I discuss game planning for an upcoming competition with Patrick Robinson! This is a great framework on how to think about your "A game". We also discuss putting together a practice game plan, and overall competition prep.
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Roll to the Top: Creating a Winning Game Plan for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Climbing the Cage: Game Planning for Mixed Martial Arts
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Duration: 01:25:03#111 Priorities for the Guard - Leg Attacks, Wrestling Up, or Sweeping?
Dec 01, 2024In this episode we talk about the guard, and how to prioritize sweeping, leg attacks, and wrestling up. Here's the match we mentioned with Keith Krikorian vs Diogo Reis
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#110 How to Enter and Finish Guillotines?
Nov 24, 2024In this episode we talk about the risk of going for a guillotine and ending up on bottom position, what to prioritize when attacking a guillotine, how to defend, and much more. Hope you enjoy!
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#109 How to Effectively Pin Someone?
Nov 17, 2024In this episode we talk about pinning, and the dynamic between control and submission threat. The various pins from side control, north south, mount, and routes to submission vs control and maintenance.
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#108 How to Play Dela Riva in No Gi?
Nov 10, 2024In this episode we dive into dela riva, and how to play dela riva in No Gi Jiu Jitsu. Hope you enjoy!
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#107 What's the Front Headlock Dilemma?
Nov 03, 2024In this episode, we dive into the front headlock position and the dilemma between the go behind and submission threats. Hope you enjoy!
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#106 Check In: Josh's Visit to Standard Jiu Jitsu
Oct 27, 2024In this episode we recap Josh's recent trip to Standard Jiu Jitsu with Greg Souders. Leg entanglement games, scheduling, culture, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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#105 Eco Highlight Reel: Trey Hucks, Kabir Bath, and Greg Souders
Oct 20, 2024In this episode, we mashed up some of the highlights from our conversations with Trey Hucks, Kabir Bath, and Greg Souders on all things ecological dynamics, constraining to afford towards the invariants in jiu jitsu, game design, and much more. Hope you enjoy the eco-marathon!
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#104 Check In: Different Attacks from Guard
Oct 13, 2024In this episode, Jake and I talk about my last competition and areas to work on when it comes to attacking from guard, off balancing, entering the legs, wrestling up, taking the back...etc. Hope you enjoy!
Here's the video of Firas Zahabi teaching the leg entry we discussed.
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#103 Patrick Robinson: Multiple Time Masters Gold Medalist on Practice Design, Competition Prep, Recovery, and Sports Psychology
Oct 06, 2024In this episode, I talk with Patrick Robinson who's won mutliple world titles at blue, purple, brown, and black belt in both Gi and No Gi in his age brackets. He's consistently one of the best grapplers for his age. We talk about his competition game plan, practice game plan, recovery, tracking metrics, affirmations, mindset, visualization, and how he uses journaling and notetaking to take his game to the next level. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 01:17:39#102 Solo Episode: Competition Reflections and What I"m Learning About Myself
Sep 29, 2024In this solo episode, I reflect on what I’ve learned about myself from my first four competitions and nine matches as a white belt. I focus mostly on the mental/emotional sides of the journey and less on the technical. A little different than what we usually talk about. Hope you enjoy!
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#101 Josh Lu on BJJ Meditations Podcast: Competition Mindset Challenges, Learning and Reflecting on the Journey
Sep 22, 2024In this episode, I get to be a guest on the BJJ Meditations Podcast! Hope you enjoy this week's swapcast.
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#100 Miha Perhavec & Zach Maslany: Judging CJI the Art and Science
Sep 15, 2024In this episode, we talk to Zach Maslany and Miha Perhavec all about CJI and the experience judging it. We go into the nuances and deep dive into the art and science of judging this new format. We cover the ruleset, format, the Andrew Tackett vs Kade Ruotolo, and Kade Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary matches. We also talk about Miha's new book, Modern Submission Grappling: The No Gi Submission Manual.
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Duration: 01:01:49#99 Check In: Jiu Jitsu at Burning Man, App Developments, and Levi's Guard/Passing
Sep 08, 2024In this episode we talk about Josh doing jiu jitsu at burning man, behind the scenes into Jake's development with the Outlier Database, some ideas with Sherpa Journal that I'm working on, and then we dive into Levi Jones Leary's guard retention and guard passing. Hope you enjoy!
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#98 Randall Dibble: Wrestling for Beginners
Sep 01, 2024In this episode I talk to Randall Dibble, who was a two time state qualifier in HS wrestling, a wrestling coach, and jiu jitsu purple belt who has competed extensively. We dive into how to get approach learning wrestling for beginners and go through the finish, attack, and setup for takedowns as well as various games/drills you can use. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 01:12:55#97 Check In: Highlights and Thoughts on ADCC / CJI
Aug 25, 2024In this episode, Jake and I talk about our thoughts after ADCC / CJI last weekend. We share highlights and thoughts on the format. We also discuss updates on the apps we're working on! Hope you enjoy.
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#96 Solo Episode: The Power of Journaling for Sports Performance
Aug 18, 2024This episode is a little different! I do a solo episode and share some thoughts I have on the power of journaling for performance, sports psychology, and give some thoughts about the design of the alpha version of my new app!
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#95 What Are Your Thoughts on CJI and ADCC Matchups?
Aug 11, 2024In this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on the CJI bracket and the ADCC divisions. He goes over stylistic match ups, and game plans for several athletes as we look at the brackets and divisions together. We also talk about our excitement meeting other fellow practioners and people who surround the sport! If you see us out there, some say hi!
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Duration: 01:02:02#94 Injuries as a Constraint to Training?
Aug 04, 2024In this episode, I talk to Jake about my recent injuries with turf toe and pulling a muscle in my hip/glute area twice. We brainstorm some standing and grip fighting games and talk to Jake about his knee and rib injury and what it was like to come back to fully training. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 00:21:16#93 How to Defend Leg Locks?
Jul 28, 2024In this episode we discuss all things leg lock defense, we start the conversation discussing saddle / cross ashi, then move into straight ashi / single leg x, 90/10, 80/20, and 50/50. We mentioned the BJJ Mental Models episode on Open Guard Leg Entanglements and the Gordan Ryan vs Nicky Rod match as good resources to dive into related to the topic. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 00:28:48#92 Check In: Tripod Passing, Greg Souders Interview, and Progress on our Apps
Jul 21, 2024In this episode, Jake and I talk about learnings we're finding with tripod passing, helpful games and techniques to try to progress, takeaways from the recent Greg Souders interview, and updates on progress on Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my journaling app for athletes. Hope you enjoy!
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#91 Greg Souders: What is Jiu Jitsu? Invariants and Priorities for Guard, Pins, Submissions, Standing, and Leg Entanglements
Jul 14, 2024In this episode, we talk to Greg Souders. We hope you can use this framework to help design practice on working certain skills of destabilization, isolation, and segmentation. We deep dive into his conceptual framework of what jiu jitsu is, and the invariants and priorities for the main scenarios in the game: Guard, Pinning, Submissions, Standing, and Leg Entanglements. At the end, we discuss external/internal focus of attention, and insights into Greg's reflections on the Deandre vs Ethan match at WNO 24.
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Duration: 01:21:54#90 What's the Half Guard Passing Trilemma?
Jul 07, 2024In this episode, we talk about passing half-guard, clearing the knee shield, and dealing with the butterfly half guard. We also discuss progress Josh is making with the seatbelt, and finishing the back take. At the end we revisit ideas from designated winner vs constraint led approach. Hope you enjoy!
Checkout Jake's Outlier Database with Andrew Tackett using the leg drag against the butterfly half guard and another example of the scoop grip to clear the knee shield.
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Duration: 00:34:53#89 Check In: Thoughts on WNO 24 Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders, and Our Recent Injuries
Jun 30, 2024In this episode, we looked back at the WNO 24 Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders and lessons learned from that match and others, and lessons learned from our recent injuries with Jake's rib and Josh's foot. Fun times. Hope you enjoy!
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#88 How to Enter the Legs from Guard?
Jun 23, 2024Josh has been wanting to add leg entanglements into his guard to make his guard more dynamic and offensive. We discuss potential games to play, and talk about how get started with leg entaglements!
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#87 Josh Beam: Lessons from 250+ Matches, Traveling the World, Dealing with Injuries, and the Constraint Led Approach
Jun 16, 2024In this episode, we talk with Josh Beam. We talk about his story of becoming a nomad and traveling the world while competing nearly every weekend. He shared insights into his mindset and philosophies, including Stocism, and how that shows up in life and in jiu jitsu. We also discuss Ecological Dynamics, the Constraint-Led Approach, and how Josh self-directs his coaching now. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 01:04:53#86 Upgrading from a Seatbelt with No Hooks?
Jun 09, 2024In this episode, we talk about how to upgrade your back control from when you secure a seatbelt but have no hooks. Josh has been having trouble establishing better back control from this position and Jake provides some insights and details. Hope you find it helpful!
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#85 Dr. Andy Moon from Back On The Mat PT: Common Jiu Jitsu Injuries, How to Treat and Prevent Them, Tendonitis, Arthritis, and More
Jun 02, 2024In this episode, we talk to Andy Moon from BackOnTheMatPT! We discuss the most common injuries he sees, how to treat and prevent those injuries, how to bridge physical therapy and healing from injury to actually getting back on the mat and returning to sport, common misconceptions when it comes to physical therapy, tendonitis, arthritis, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 01:01:59#84 Check In: Thoughts on CJI, Leg Lock Defense, Half Guard, Body Lock, Guard Passing Styles and More
May 26, 2024In this episode, we catch up on what Jake's been working on lately, thoughts on Craig Jones Invitational, Half Guard, various styles of passing and guard, details around the body lock pass, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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#83 Matt Halpern: Drummer with Periphery, Jiu Jitsu While Traveling, Mental Health, and More
May 19, 2024In this episode, we talk to Matt Halpern! He's the drummer in Periphery, co-founder of getgooddrums.com, avid jiu jitsu practioner, and all around awesome dude. We talk about the logistics of training jiu jitsu while on the road, how Matt keeps himself safe while rolling so he doesn't put himself at risk as a drummer, mental health, and a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy his unique journey and story!
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Duration: 00:56:35#82 Check In: Josh's 3rd Competition, Jake's Rib Injury, Redesigning the Outlier Database, Josh's Journal App, and More
May 12, 2024In this episode, we catch up on all things. We recap Josh's 3rd competition, Jake's progress in redesigning the Outlier Database, and progress made in Sherpa, Josh's journal app for athletes.
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#81 How Fast Can You Learn a New Skill?
May 05, 2024In this episode we explore the idea of how fast you can learn a new skill. We talk about skills that came easy to Jake and others that are harder to pick up, Jake's observations from watching his students learn, and other random thoughts around the illusive subject of trying to learn skills quickly.
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#80 Trey Hucks: Slime Mold Grappling Club, How to Start with the Ecological Approach
Apr 28, 2024In this episode, we talk with Trey from Slime Mold Grappling Club. What makes Trey so unique is he is a white belt facilitating jiu jitsu practice using the principals from ecological dynamics and the contraint based approach to learning. We discuss how he got started, favorite games, and workshop a few games to help Josh improve his jiu jitsu. You can follow Slime MoldGrappling Club on Instagram here. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 01:08:43#79 Josh Lu on BJJ Meditations Podcast: Mindfulness, Mindset Challenges, Journaling, and Reflection
Apr 21, 2024In this episode, Josh Lu is on the other side of the interview with Joe Hannan from BJJ Meditations! Hope you enjoy. From BJJ Meditations Podcast:
Josh is a white belt based in San Diego, CA. He's been meditating for 12 years and has spent a total of 45 days (spread out over the years) on silent retreat. He's currently pursuing a mindfulness meditation teacher certification.
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Duration: 01:19:19#78 Recap of Josh's 2nd Competition, Lessons Learned, and Brainstorming New Games to Focus On
Apr 14, 2024In this episode, we break down the four matches Josh had in his second-ever competition. We go over things he did well, what mistakes were made, and brainstormed games to focus on to make improvements in his game. Hope you enjoy!
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#77 Check In: Pre Competition Week, Deep Dive into the Back, Games for the Back, and More
Apr 07, 2024In this episode, we talk about the week leading up to Josh's competition, the tiny bit of weight cutting he had to do, and his mindset. We then dive deep into the back, various back positions and sub positions, games for improving at the back, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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#76 Michael Marrewa: Reviewing Ecological Dynamics Jiu Jitsu Camp, Eco, Constraint Led Approach, and More
Mar 31, 2024In this episode, we talked to our buddy Michael Marrewa. Mike is one of Josh's main training partners for their ecological/constraint-led approach training at the home garage. Mike just got back from the Ecological Dynamics camp out on the East Coast with Greg Souders, Josh Peacock, Scott Sievewright, Rob Cole, and others and shared his recent learnings with us. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 01:25:30#75 Check In: UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, Favorite Lessons from Guests, and Preview of Josh's Journal App
Mar 24, 2024In this episode, we talk about the recent UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, IBJJF rulesets, reflections on lessons from our guests, looking back on Jake's launch of the Database, lessons learned, and an exciting announcement of Josh's new journaling app he's building for athletes.
If you're interested in joining the waitlist as we recruit Alpha users for the journal app, sign up here: www.sherpajournal.ai
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Duration: 00:57:05#74 How Should I Prep for my Second Competition?
Mar 17, 2024In this episode, we talk about Josh's prep for his second competition. We simplified prep work a lot compared to his first competition and decided to just focus on one part of his game. Hope you enjoy it!
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#73 Kabir Bath: How to Design Games to Improve Faster, Constraint Led Approach, and Joysticking
Mar 10, 2024In this episode, we talk to Kabir Bath. Kabir is a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr, Founder of Kaboom BJJ just outside of Vancouver, Canada, and has been training for 18 years, coaching for 17 years, and running his academy for the last 12 years. We deep dive into ecological dynamics, the constraint-led approach, and how to design games to maximize your training. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 00:56:02#72 How Do I Learn the Kimura?
Mar 03, 2024In this episode, we talk about the Kimura. Following up on the episode about what submission Josh should try to add to his arsenal, we decided to go deeper into the Kimura and discuss what games might be good to start with to learn this new grip and submission. Hope you enjoy!
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#71 Joe Hannan: Learning from Josh Waitzkin, Finding Meaning, BJJ Labs, Mindfulness, and More
Feb 25, 2024In this episode, we talk to Joe Hannan! Joe is a black belt, partner at Princeton BJJ, and works in peak performance consulting with Emily Kwok and Josh Waitzkin. We talk about lessons learned from Emily and Josh, BJJ Labs, finding meaning and purpose in the path of jiu-jitsu, the importance of mindfulness, peak performance coaching, and much more. Hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did!
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Duration: 00:58:39#70 What Submission Should I Learn Next?
Feb 18, 2024In this episode, we talk about what submission Josh should learn next. The only one he's focused on so far has been the rear naked choke, but is looking into what submission to focus on next. We talk about the six submission systems that Danaher teaches: Rear Strangles, Kimura, Triangles, Heel Hooks, Guillotines, and Armbars. We also talk about the filters Danaher mentioned as a way he thinks about what defines a high percentage move: mechanically strong, simple, available, outcome, risk/reward, and comparability with other moves. Hope you enjoy!
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Duration: 00:37:56#69 Miles Lukas: Breathwork for Jiu Jitsu and Competition Nerves, Ice Baths, and More
Feb 11, 2024In this episode, we talk with Miles Lukas! Black Belt under Dave Camarillo, Certified Wim Hof Instructor II, and all-around fun guy to listen to. We discuss the various benefits of breathwork, protocols for competition nerves, breathing during hard sparring/rolls, ice bath protocols, breathwork tips for the cold, the Wim Hof Method, and a few other stories sprinkled in. Hope you enjoy!
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#68 Check In: Learning the Ecological Approach, Jiu Jitsu Labs, Garage Training, and More Nerdiness
Feb 04, 2024In this episode, we catch up on all things ecological approach, and constraint-based learning. We riff on lessons learned, reflections of how Jake's been teaching, what games we enjoy using to learn new skills, and more. Hope you enjoy!
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#67 Stan Pogrebinsky: Common Jiu Jitsu Pains, Injuries, Imbalances and How to Treat and Prevent Them
Jan 28, 2024In this episode, we Have Stan Pogrebinsky on. He's a certified Physical Trainer, Massage Therapist, and jiu jitsu Black Belt. We talk about the most common imbalances in the body from jiu jitsu, what that leads to, common jiu jitsu injuries, how to release and stretch those parts, and the top three things you should be doing to take care of your body and increase longevity in the sport. Hope you enjoy!
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