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Back to SearchEp. 370: The Gift Wrap, feat. Nick Volpe
Episode 370
This week, we're joined again by Nick Volpe from Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu! In this episode, Nick breaks down a very holiday-relevant technique: the gift wrap!
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Published on 14 hours ago
Mini Ep. 86: Do What Works
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of doing what works. If a) you can do it against good opponents, b) you can do it repeatedly, and c) it aligns with your goals, then it's a good…
Published on 4 days, 14 hours ago
Ep. 369: Real Talk About Humility, feat. Nick Salles
Episode 369
This week, we're joined by Nick Salles! Nick is a black belt under Mikey Musumeci and co-founder of Movement Art Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Nick discusses epistemic humility: a scientific philosophy…
Published on 1 week ago
Mini Ep. 85: Certainty Heuristic
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the certainty heuristic: the natural human tendency to prefer answers that offer a simple, easy solution... even if that solution is wrong.
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Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Ep. 368: Lazy Wrestling, feat. Thomas & Phillip Barreiro
Episode 368
This week, we're joined by Thomas and Phillip Barreiro! They're both Division 1 wrestlers and multi-time Canadian national champions, plus the operators of Good Mind Grappling: an organization using …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Mini Ep. 84: Probabilistic Thinking
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of probabilistic thinking: viewing Jiu-Jitsu as a game of probabilities where your goal is to create (and maintain) the greatest possible chance…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Ep. 367: The Weight of Expectations, feat. Jesse Phillips
Episode 367
This week, we're joined by Jesse Phillips! Jesse is a BJJ black belt under Brian Johnson and the head coach at Gentle Giant Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Jesse explores burnout in martial arts and real…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Mini Ep. 83: Learning Modalities
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the idea of learning modalities. The old concept of "learning styles" has been debunked; here's what we use instead.
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Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
BONUS: Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles Analysis, feat. Drew Foster
In this episode of State of the Meta, Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles takes center stage as Drew breaks down ONE Fight Night 38’s generational clash. He explores each legend’s style, career arc, and …
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Ep. 366: The Gripfighting Scorecard, feat. Chris Round
Episode 366
This week, we're joined by BJJ and Judo black belt, Dr. Chris Round! Chris is the Executive Director at Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs). In this episode, Chris ex…
Published on 4 weeks ago