Podcast Episodes

Ep. 380: Women Grow Gyms, feat. Livia Giles

Episode 380

This week, we're joined again by Livia Giles! In this episode, Livia explains why growing your gym's female membership isn't just the right thing to …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mini Ep. 96: Direct and Proxy Control

In this week's mini-episode, we explain the relationship between direct control and proxy control. Direct control means a dominant grip through immed…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ep. 379: Position Series: The 90/90, feat. Rob Biernacki

Episode 379

This week, Rob Biernacki is back! In this episode, Rob explains the 90/90: a yoga-style "pigeon pose" position ideal for defending leglocks and getti…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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Mini Ep. 95: Impostor Syndrome

In this week's mini-episode, we tackle impostor syndrome: the common (but false) belief that you are unworthy of your rank or accomplishments.

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7 months ago

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Ep. 378: Repetition and Representation, feat. Cal Jones

Episode 378

This week, we're joined by Cal Jones! A 32-year grappling veteran with a master's in advanced coaching practice, Cal is one of the most recognized vo…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Mini Ep. 94: Kinetic Chains

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss kinetic chains: a concept from mechanical engineering and physiology that explains how movement in our joints…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Ep. 377: Presence & Anticipation, feat. Margot Ciccarelli

This week, we're joined again by Margot Ciccarelli! In this episode, Margot shares mindset advice on staying present and escaping the mental trap of …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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BONUS: The Economics of Jiu-Jitsu Gyms in 2026, feat. David Bayarena

In this bonus episode for BJJ business owners, we're joined again by David Bayarena! David is a BJJ black belt, a longtime BJJMM community member, an…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Mini Ep. 93: Plus, Minus, Equals

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss plus, minus, equals: a team-based training concept often attributed to UFC legend Frank Shamrock. It teaches …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ep. 376: New-School Fundamentals, feat. Lachlan Giles

Episode 376

This week, we're joined again by Lachlan Giles for a deep rethink of what "fundamentals" really mean in modern Jiu-Jitsu. Rather than treating fundam…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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