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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
191 episodes
#189 The Leading Edge and Half Guard Passing
In this episode Jake and I talk about the leading edge as it relates to half guard passing. Hope you enjoy!
#188 Ideas for Stand Up
In this episode, Jake and I brainstorm some ideas we've been thinking about for stand up / wrestling. Here's Jake's video we referenced, hope you enjoy!
#187 Rob Cole: Training with Intention, Framework for Building CLA Games, and More
In this episode, I chat with Rob Cole, we talk about CLA, his grappling style, the neutral top bottom framework that guides the intention for this CLA games, and much more. We also dive into guard, turtle and how he guides the intention for tho...
#186 Max Bickerton: CLA, Coaching Injana Goodman to Winning ADCC Trials, Game Design for Mount/Back and More
In this episode we chat with Max Bickerton, Head coach of Grapple Collective. We talk about
#185 Check In: The Leading Edge, Deandre vs Dorian, and App Updates
In this episode, we catch up on Jake's return! Getting back into jiu jitsu after injury, thinking about the leading edge when playing guard/passing, Deandre vs Dorian, and updates on our apps. Hope you enjoy!
#184 Ryan Moutinho: Scaling Practice, New Gym Owner Lessons, CLA and More
In this episode, Ryan Moutinho (@ryanmoutinho), Owner of Connecticut Submission Grappling (@connecticutsubmissiongrappling...
#183 Raymond Chou: Coaching UCSD Team, Training at Corvus, Exploring CLA, Breaking Down Berimobolos
In this episode I sit down with Raymond Chou (@raymondchoujj) and we talk about his experience coaching the UCSD team using CLA, our training here at Corvus, brainstorm game...
#182 Check In: Outlier Database, Sherpa, and Other Reflections on the Journey
In this episode, we talk about where we're at with our apps, Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, the mobile app. We also reflect on years creating content, first time monetizing, and the journey thus far.
#181 Rodrigo Pereira: Evolution of Standard Jiu Jitsu, CLA, Creating Content, and More
In this episode we get to talk to Rod (@intheblack.jj) from Standard Jiu Jitsu. Rod has been training under Greg Souders for many years and we talk about the evolution of Standard Jiu Jits...
#180: CLA Coaching Panel - Alex Zurhake, Gino Pereira, and Mateusz Flaga
In this episode, I chat with Alex, Gino, and Mateusz about their journey's evolv...
#179 Brainstorming Finishes with Lucas Kanard
In this episode, Jake brainstorms ideas with Lucas Kanard on various finishing positions from match footage and study. Hope you enjoy!
#178 Check In: SXSW, Creator Burnout, Quad Pod, Cross Grips
In this check in episode, we talk about our journeys as creators comparing youtube, podcasting, streaming, and then get into jiu jitsu and explore the quad pod, cross grips, and concepts like using connection vs grips. Hope you enjoy!
#177 CLA Coaching Panel, Early Lessons, Mistakes, and Advice from Ryan Moutinho, Rudy Gonzales, and Nick Hernandez
In this episode, we have three coaches, Ryan Moutinho (@connecticutsubmissiongrappling),
#176 Studying Lucas Kanard's Supine Guard
In this episode we revisit Lucas Kanard's instructional, his match footage, and talka bout how he defends outside passing and under the legs passing. Hope you enjoy!
#176 Chris Martin: Jiu Jitsu Insurance
In this episode I talk with Chris, founder of Jiu Jitsu Insurance, and we talk about how insurance works, why he started Jiu Jitsu Insurance, and how atheltes and gym owners can protect...
#175 Over Under Passing
In this episode Jake and I talk about over under passing, especially after Levi's recent performance. Hope you enjoy!
#174 Jonathan Creencia-Watanabe: Learning CLA, Studying Jiu Jitsu, and Iterating to Improve
In this episode we sit down with Jonathan to discuss the learning curve of using CLA when coaching, as well as how he studies jiu jitsu, using the Outlier Database, and journa...
#173 Ethan Wagner: Winning No Gi Pans 2025, Reflecting on the Past Year, and Goals for 2026
In this episode, I chat with Ethan Wagner (@curbyourjiujitsu), a competitor from Corvus Grappling Collective here in San Diego. We talk about his first major win at No Gi Pans 2025 at Bl...
#172 Check In: Injury Recovery, Outlier Database Coaching Tool, Lessons Building Apps, Japanese Wrestlers and More
In this episode, Jake and I catch up on our recent injuries, progress with the Outlier Database Coaching tool, Sherpa, some podcast episodes we've been enjoying, and what we're working on or studying in jiu jitsu lately. Hope you enjoy!H...
#171 Tammi Willis: Coaching CLA, Intentional Training and Focus
In this episode, I chat with Tammi Willis about her journey learning how to coach with CLA as well as feedback and insights into using Sherpa to help her be more intention...
#170 Check In: 2025 Reflections and Goals for 2026
In this episode we look back at 2025 at our training, our apps, and think about what's in store for 2026. Hope you enjoy and we appreciate you guys being on the journey with us!Sign up for the waitlist for
#169 Handfighting from Mount
In this episode we continue the conversation on mount and discuss handfighting from mount. Hope you enjoy!
#168: Jake's Recent Ideas on Securing and Maintaining Mount
In this episode we explore some of Jake's recent ideas on securing and maintaining mount. Hope you enjoy!