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Brand new White Belt Josh Lu calls on Jake Luigi, BJJ Youtuber from "Less Impressed More Involved BJJ", and other guests for help on the path to improvement, performance, and enjoyment in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Follow the journey!
Episodes
140 episodes
#140 Mark Trowbridge: Designing Beginner's Program, Jiu Jitsu as a Stress Management Tool, Coaching, and More
In this episode I chat with Mark Trowbridge, owner of Clarity Jiu Jitsu. We talk about how jiu jitsu is an amazing tool for stress management, anxiety, and some of the deeper benefits beyond the spo...
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#139 PJ Barch: Influences on Grappling, Self Directed Training, Competition and Coaching
In this episode, Jake and I get to hear PJ Barch dive into his biggest grappling influences, pivotal moments along the journey, his evolution as a coach, thoughts on CLA, ...
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#138: Carl Mintern aka SelfSufficientHub: Moderating r/BJJ, Tips for Starting Jiu Jitsu, Teaching, Eco, and More
In this episode I chat with Carl Mintern, or better known as SelfSufficientHub on Reddit! He shares his observations as a moderator of r/bjj including common trends, questions, and to...
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#137 Josh's 6th Competition, Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and Outlier Database Coaching Platform
In this episode we go over highs, lows, and lessons from Josh's recent jiu jitsu competition, some takeaways from a training session with Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and get a preview of what Jake is working on for the
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#136 Pat Campagnola: CLA, Hosting the Eco Camp, Owning a Gym while Working Full Time
In this episode, I chat with Pat Campagnola, owner of 10th Planet Springfield, MA. Pat hosted the Eco Camp for Submission Grappling a few weeks ago and we got to talk about lessons he's learned competing, coaching with CLA, hosting the Eco camp...
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#135 Real vs Feel and Thoughts on Competing
In this episode Jake and I talk about the idea of what's real vs what we feel, the difference between what's subjectively happening, and what is objectively happening. We also venture off into talking about competition and some of the stressors...
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#134: Alex Ayliffe: Staytech.jj, Grey Area Skills and Designing Games Around Concepts
Alex Ayliffe (@staytech.jj) shares his insights into "grey area skills" in jiu jitsu and how to bridge concepts directly into practice and game design.
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#133 Aaron Parham: Designing CLA Games, Moderating r/bjj, Starting Eco Discord, and the Eco Camp
In this episode, I talked to Aaron Parham, the creator of Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling, was a moderator on r/bjj, and one of the creators of the Eco Camp. Check out the
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#132 Check In: Jiu Jitsu Lessons from Josh Waitzkin, WNO, and App Updates
In this episode we dive into the Josh Waitzkin and Andrew Huberman podcast episode and relate a lot of the lessons to jiu jitsu, we reflect on a few things from the recent WNO event, and talk about what we're working on for Outlier Database and...
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#131 Eco Camp Debrief: Andris Brunovskis, Jake Luigi, Michael Marrewa, and Josh Lu
In this episode we debrief our big highlights and main takeaways from the eco camp! Hope you enjoy.
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#130 Check In: Eco Camp, Front Headlock, Leg Entanglements, Berimbolos, and Other Ideas
In this episode we cover a bunch of topics! We start with some high level thoughts on the eco camp, go into some front headlock ideas, leg entanglements, berimbolos, and other ideas. Here's the
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#129 Check In: Camping While Passing, Sapateiro, Princeton BJJ, Database, and Sherpa Updates
In this episode we talk about camping while passing, Jake's takeaways from Sapateiro, Josh's trip to Princeton BJJ and intentions for Eco Camp, and share the latest updates with our apps, the Outlier Database and Sherpa.Here are links to...
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#128 What Are the Paths of Attack from Front Headlock?
In this episode we talk about the various paths of attack from front headlock. Hope you enjoy this new format! Here's the Youtube video for the visual aid.
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#127 Stan Pogrebinsky: Introduction to Our Bodies Systems, Subsystems, and Imbalances from Jiu Jitsu
In this episode, I have Stan Pogrebinsky back on the show! We dive deep into the idea of our bodies' systems, sub-systems, and the imbalances that come from doing jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!
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#126 How Do I Defend Turtle, Back, Rear Body Lock?
In this episode we talk about defending chest-to-back connection by looking at Turtle, Back, and Rear Body lock engagements. Hope you enjoy!
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#125 How Do You Handfight While Passing?
In this episode, we talk about hand fighting as the top player while passing. Here are a few links to the matches we talked about: Jozef Chen, ...
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#124 Entering the Legs from Guard?
In this episode, I ask Jake about how to enter the legs from guard. Hope you enjoy!
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#123 Darin Conner DeAngelis: Winning World Titles, Mindset, Mindfulness, and Coaching
In this episode, I speak with Darin Conner DeAngelis, he's got an incredible story about rising to the top of the jiu jitsu world, pivoting into coaching and counseling, and shares his insights along the way. Hope you enjoy!You can follo...
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#122 Check In: Non Committal K Guard, Back Control, Mindset, Database, Sherpa and More
In this episode we talk about a bunch of random topics, we start with Database and Sherpa updates, go into K guard, back control, recent mindset shifts, and an esoteric discussion on rotation and control.Here's the clip of the
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#121 Rob Cole: How to Use ECO / CLA, Misconceptions, Games, and Framework
In this episode, I chat with Rob Cole! We deep dive into ecological dynamics, the four principles of the contraint led approach, give examples of games, and go over a lot of common misconceptions when it comes to the constraint led approach for...
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#120 Oscar Lopez: Coaching Freshman Wrestling and How Jiu Jitsu Players Can Benefit From Wrestling
In this episode, I chat wtih Osar Lopez, the Head Freshman Wrestling Coach at San Marcos High and Coach at Mission Grappling Club. We talk about the cross over between wrestling and jiu jitsu and much more. Hope you enjoy! You can <...
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#119 How to Play Closed Guard in No Gi?
In this episode we talk about closed guard in no gi. Transitions to K guard, balancing upper body attacks, lower body attacks, transitioning to dela riva, and hand fighting from closed guard. Hope you enjoy!
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#118 Nick Angeloni: Coaching, Gym Culture, and Explorations with Eco
In this episode we talk to Nick Angeloni, black belt, and owner of Prism Jiu Jitsu in Escondido, San Diego. He's also the co-host of the
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#117 Andris Brunovskis - Competing, Coaching at Legion, and Journey with Ecological Dynamics
In this episode, we talk with Andris Brunovskis from Legion! We talk about his journey as a competitor and coach, dive into ecological dynamics, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy!
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