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Mini Ep. 121: Constraints-Led Approach
In this mini-episode, we explain constraints-led approach (CLA) in simple terms, and how it impacts your jiu-jitsu training.
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1 month ago
Ep. 405: Solving Procrastination, feat. Itamar Shatz
Episode 405
This week, we're joined by Itamar Shatz! Itamar is a jiu-jitsu black belt and a Cambridge University researcher whose new book, Solving Procrastinati…
1 month, 1 week ago
Mini Ep. 120: Ecological Dynamics
In this mini-episode, we explain ecological dynamics in simple terms, why it's misunderstood, and how it impacts your jiu-jitsu training.
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1 month, 1 week ago
Ep. 404: Cross-Grip Passing, feat. Rosie Miller & Jeff Shaw
Episode 404
Jeff Shaw is guest hosting this week, and he's joined by Rosie Miller! Rosie is a jiu-jitsu educator known for explaining complicated positions in pl…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mini Ep. 119: Trading Up
In this mini-episode, we discuss trading up: the strategic importance of getting more than you give in any jiu-jitsu exchange.
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 403: Learning from Kids Class, feat. Brennan Strimple
Episode 403
This week, we're joined again by Brennan Strimple! Brennan and his wife founded Rochester Jiu Jitsu in 2014, and almost all of their kids classes are…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mini Ep. 118: Labeling
In this mini-episode, we discuss labeling: the practice of attaching a name, category, or descriptor to something in order to make it easier to ident…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 402: Dichotomies of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Charles Harriott
Episode 402
This week, we're joined by Charles Harriott! Charles has been doing martial arts since he was four years old, and after years of traveling the world …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Mini Ep. 117: Mnemonics
In this mini-episode, we discuss mnemonics: memory shortcuts that help you remember what you learned in jiu-jitsu class.
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2 months ago
Ep. 401: Escaping Positions, feat. Rosie Miller
Episode 401
This week, we're joined by returning guest Rosie Miller! Rosie is a black belt out of San Diego who built a following teaching jiu-jitsu beginners th…
2 months ago