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Back to SearchEp. 36: De-escalation
Episode 36
Jiu-Jitsu isn't about fighting; it's about making your opponent stop fighting. In this week's episode we discuss strategies for de-escalation, both …
7 years ago
Ep. 35: Respect your Opponent
Episode 35
Respect your opponent, always. This week Steve and Matt discuss the different types of respect and why it's important.
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7 years ago
Ep. 34: Funneling
Episode 34
Funneling, as coined by Nelson Puentes from Inverted Gear, is the strategy of forcing your opponent into areas where you are comfortable and experien…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 33: Idea Communism vs Idea Capitalism
Episode 33
Don't worry, this one's not about politics! Today we discuss the pros and cons of Robert K. Merton's idea communism philosophy. The core question a…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 32: Body Tethering
Episode 32
Be an anchor, not a tetherball. This week Steve and Matt discuss when you should and shouldn't tether your body to your opponent.
Mental models discu…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 31: Predictable Responses
Episode 31
Action creates reaction. This week Steve and Matt discuss predictable responses, a mental model that helps you understand what your opponent is like…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 30: Double Trouble
Episode 30
This week Steve and Matt discuss double trouble, a mental model popularized by John Danaher.
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7 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 29: Elbow-Knee Connection
Episode 29
This week Steve and Matt discuss the elbow-knee connection: a shockingly simple concept that, when applied intelligently, can improve your game in a …
7 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 28: Kuzushi
Episode 28
This week Steve and Matt discuss kuzushi, the Japanese art of balance breaking.
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7 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 27: Instructor Series: The Dark Side of Jiu-Jitsu
Episode 27
In the final episode of our instructor series, Steve & Matt shed light on the ugly side of Jiu-Jitsu and the instructors' responsibilities to create …
7 years, 2 months ago