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Back to SearchEp. 85: Open Guard Series: de la Riva Guard
Episode 85
It's time for another series! This week, Steve and Matt begin our new five-part Open Guard Series with a concept-based breakdown of the de la Riva g…
6 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 84: The Third Place
Episode 84
This week, Steve and Matt discuss the concept of the third place. It's a sociological concept coined by Ray Oldenburg, who argues that we have three…
6 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 83: Fear of the First Step
Episode 83
The most important - and also hardest - part of every journey is the first step. If you can't bring yourself to take the first step, you deny yourse…
6 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 82: Tipping Points
Episode 82
This week, Steve and Matt discuss tipping points: the concept that, once you have sufficient leverage or momentum, your desired outcome can no longer…
6 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 81: Teaching Methodologies
Episode 81
What is "the best way" to teach a Jiu-Jitsu class? Is there even an answer to that question? This week, Steve and Matt discuss common BJJ teaching …
6 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 80: Surface Area & Blading
Episode 80
This week Steve and Matt discuss the concept of surface area, and why it's important to expose as little of your body's surface area as possible. Th…
6 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 79: Online Education, feat. Rory van Vliet
Episode 79
This week Steve is joined by Rory van Vliet, an Island Top Team black belt under Rob Biernacki, to discuss online education. Rory is the co-instruct…
6 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 78: Motivation
Episode 78
This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to get motivated and stay motivated. It's easy to lose that fire inside and become exhausted through the rigor…
6 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 77: The Ethics of Law Enforcement, feat. Sergeant Major Seb Lavoie
Episode 77
It's our honor and privilege to be joined this week by Sergeant Major Seb Lavoie. In addition to a lifetime of experience in the martial arts, Seb i…
6 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 76: Fear of Time
Episode 76
Fear of time, or chronophobia, is a cause of constant anxiety and stress for many of us. It's the persistent fear that you're just not doing enough.…
6 years, 3 months ago