Podcast Episodes

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, Equit…

10 months ago

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Mini Ep. 82: Defend With Purpose

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of defending with purpose: making sure that when you defend, you do so with the intent of adva…

10 months ago

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Ep. 365: Analog Versus Digital, feat. Chris Wojcik

Episode 365

This week, we're joined again by Chris Wojcik! In this episode, Chris explores the tension between digital and real-world Jiu-Jitsu learning. Topics …

10 months, 1 week ago

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Mini Ep. 81: Respect Your Opponent

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of respecting your opponent: not only for moral reasons, but because it leads to better grappl…

10 months, 1 week ago

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Ep. 364: Staying Sane in an Insane Sport, Feat. Keith Krikorian

Episode 364

This week, we're joined by 10th Planet standout Keith Krikorian! In this episode, Keith shares his thoughts on mental health, community, and staying …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Mini Ep. 80: Race to the Bottom

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the race to the bottom: a pricing phenomenon where we drive prices so low that they become unsustainable. Thi…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ep. 363: Jiu-Jitsu for Belonging, feat. Kenny Kim

Episode 363

This week, we're joined by Mat Made founder Kenny Kim! In this episode, Kenny discusses how to build deeper connections and stronger communities thro…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mini Ep. 79: Points of Control

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss how the torso and levers become points of control. With torso control, we clamp or hook onto our opponent's t…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec

Episode 362

This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omopl…

10 months, 4 weeks ago

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Mini Ep. 78: Last Mile Problem

In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the last mile problem, which explains why it gets harder to achieve our goals as we near the end (or "last …

11 months ago

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