#63 Check In: Meditation, Experiments with "Jiu Jitsu Labs" Class, and Jozef Chen's Instructional
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up and talk about Josh's meditation retreat, lessons from meditation ...
#62 Jozef Chen and Dima Murovanni: Insights into Prepping for ADCC
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different. We took the audio from Jake's Youtube Video of the full con...
#61 Check In: Training in Taiwan, UFC Fight Pass Invitation 5, Back Attacks, Designing Your Training, and Mouthguards
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up on how our training has been lately, thoughts on the UFC Fight Pass Inv...
#60 Can You Explain Standing vs Kneeling Guard Passing?
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of passing standing vs kneeling, and how to exploit...
#59 How Can I Maximize Mat Time and Sparring?
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit the question of maximizing open sparring. At most gyms, there's a p...
#58 Can You Breakdown Gordon Ryan vs Patrick Gaudio?
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we breakdown Jake's lessons and takeaways from Gordon Ryan vs Patrick Gaudio. W...
#57 Eric Uresk: Homeless Drug Addict Turned Professional Fighter & Coach on Modern Jiu Jitsu, Personal Transformation, and Coaching
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Eric Uresk. Eric has lived many lives, formerly a homeless drug addict...
#56 Check In: Jake's Visit to Renzo's and B-Team, Learning to Wrestle, and More
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up on Jake's visit to Renzo's, taking classes with John Danaher,...
#55 How to Avoid Overload When Trying to Learn Too Many Skills?
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about learning to focus, prioritize, and plan what skill areas to work on. ...
#54 Brad Bentley: Behind the Scenes of Running a Gym, Curriculum Design, and Competition Insights
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have Brad Bentley back on from Process Jiu Jitsu and Yoga in Boise, Idaho! We co...
#53 I'm Getting Stuck in Knee Shield Half Guard, How do I Progress?
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, Josh has been getting stuck in Knee Shield Half Guard so today we talk about how to progress...
#52 Solo Episode: Top 3 Lessons From Josh's First 100 Jiu Jitsu Classes
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different. Josh does a solo episode and shares his top three lessons from h...
#51 Check In: Josh Joined a New Gym, Jake's Wrist Injury, Ecological Approach, Seminars, and Cold Plunging
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about a bunch of topics! Josh moved up north in San Diego and decided to jo...
#50 What's Your Half Guard Passing Strategy?
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to conquer half-guard passing in Jiu-Jitsu and dramatically improve your game? In this...
#49 What to Look for When Looking for a New Gym?
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josh moved to another part of San Diego, so in this episode, we discuss looking for a new gym and th...
#48 Guard Passing is Complex, How Should I Approach it?
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the complexity of guard passing and try to simplify the learning. We dis...
#47 Check In: Getting Back to Training After Injury, Burning Man, K Guard, AI, and Outlier Database
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics. We touch base on our jiu jitsu journey's, di...
#46 What Are the Key Battles in Open Guard?
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the intricate realm of open guard. We discuss Jake's insights reg...
#45 What Games Help Improve at Turtle and Front Headlock?
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the ecological approach as well as using games to turn knowledge into...
#44 Check In: Reality of Injuries, Outlier Database, Oppenheimer and Other Randomness
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about how your physical activities today will shape your health at a hundred years old?...
#43 How to Attack and Defend the Back?
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Ryan Escaping the Body Triangle Youtube Video Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling...
#42 How to Escape Bottom Mount?
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about getting stuck in bottom mount and how to escape. We cover concepts su...
#41 Kieren Lefevre: Jiu Jitsu Strength, Cardio, Mobility and More
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Kieren Lefevre, a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Certified Fitness T...
#40 How to Win the Grip Battle in Open Guard?
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the grip battle in open guard. We talk about getting the initial grip...
#39 How Was Jake’s Visit to Renzo Gracie Austin?
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Jake’s recent trip to Renzo Gracie in Austin, Texas. We share obser...
#38 How to Make New Goals After Your First Competition?
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we extract the lessons learned from Josh's first competition and discuss new go...
#37 Recapping My First Jiu Jitsu Competition
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we recap Josh's first competition experience! We go over the play-by-play of h...
#36 Travis from Elbows Tight Podcast: Exploring Competitions, How Academy's Evolve, and Content Creation
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Travis Motl from the Elbows Tight Podcast to talk about his journey...
#35 Check In: Lessons from Marcelo Garcia's Gym, Open Guard, and Jake's New Projects
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you dedicate an entire hour to positional sparring and games at Marcelo Garcia&apo...
#34 How to Get the Most out of Open Mat?
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how to get the most out of open mat by being intentional. Josh has be...
#33 How to Go from Defense to Offense?
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Josh getting stuck defending. From playing open guard and defending a...
#32 Should I Focus on My Opponent's Game Plan or My Own?
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about focusing on what our opponent is trying to do versus focusing on what ...
#31 What Are Your Reflections on Your Competition Experience?
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Jake's first two competitions as a blue and purple belt and dig ...
#30 Can You Review My Competition Training Plan?
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Josh's eight-week competition training plan. It starts with posi...
#29 Check In: Preparing for Josh's First Competition, Training with Jake in Hawaii, and ADCC Submission Data
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our check-in series, we share updates and discuss what we're each exploring in our journeys....
#28 How Can I Start Wrestling as a Beginner?
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about all things wrestling. How beginners should approach it, is it importa...
#27 How Can I Improve Faster and Stay Safe When Rolling with Bigger People?
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover Josh's fears and questions when it comes to rolling and sparring with ...
#26 Josh Rich: Training, Competition, Storytelling, and Making Youtube Videos
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Josh Richards from JoshRichBJJ on Youtube. Josh has been training for 3...
#25 How Do I Escape Bottom Side Control?
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the bane of white belts, getting stuck in bottom side control. We tal...
#24 Should I Film My Rolls?
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the different benefits of filming your rolls from helping us understa...
#23 Check In: Open Mat, More Class Structures in Europe, and Chatting about Submission Data
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about a few different class structures that Josh got to see while traveling...
#22 Are There Leg Locks for White Belts?
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how white belt's should think about leg locks, how to stay safe,...
#21 How Do You Get the Most out of Sparring with Lower Belts and Newbies?
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how to get the most out of rolling with people who aren't as ski...
#20 How Should I Think About Belt Promotions?
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the various philosophies and methods around belt promotions. From cur...
#19 Check In: Josh's Jiu Jitsu Classes in Europe, Jake's Thoughts on BJJ Mental Models, His New Course, Next Steps in His Game, and More
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this check-in episode we talk about the jiu jitsu classes Josh took in Austria and Poland, Jake&a...
#18 How Do You Deal with Mat Burn, Cauliflower Ear, Inevitable Tweaks in Jiu Jitsu?
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to deal with mat burns, cauliflower ear, tweaks to fingers, toes, ...
#17 What's the Best After Class Routine for Learning?
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about different routines and protocols to follow after a jiu jitsu class to ...
#16 I'm Too Nice, How Does Personality Impact Your Style?
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about "being too nice" in jiu jitsu, fears around breaking mechan...
#15 What's the Best Class Structure for Beginners?
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Josh's first class at the new gym where they didn't spar at...
#14 How Do You Find Your Style?
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what makes up someone's style in jiu jitsu. We explore personality, ...
#13 Check In: Josh's First Day Back, Guard Retention Tips, and Exciting News from Jake
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we check in and talk about Josh's progress and experience coming back to jiu j...
#12 Brad Bentley: Black Belt, First-Time Gym Owner, and Josh's First Coach
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we change it up and have our first guest on the show. Brad Bentley is the owner of ...
#11 What Was the Toughest Time in Jake's Jiu Jitsu Journey?
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the toughest time Jake's had on his jiu jitsu journey and how he...
#10 Gi or No-Gi?
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the differences between Gi or No Gi jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!Downlo...
#9 What to Look for in a Jiu Jitsu Gym?
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about what to look for in a good jiu jitsu gym, what are some red flags, an...
#8 How Does Focus Change for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Jiu Jitsu Players?
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about what optimal training would look like for beginners, intermediate, vs...
#7 New Series: Checking In with Jake and Josh
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We started a new episode series for our "check-ins" so we can talk about where we're ...
#6 Should I Compete?
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the topic of competitions and who they're good for, what the pros an...
#5 What Part of Jake's Jiu Jitsu Journey Was Most Enjoyable?
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about finding your flow in jiu jitsu and dig into the most fun Jake's ...
#4 How to Improve at Jiu Jitsu Without a Gym?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how to improve at jiu jitsu without a gym as Josh prepares for a two ...
#3 How Can I Intelligently Watch Jiu Jitsu Competitions?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about Josh's experience getting to watch jiu jitsu live for the first t...
#2 How Do I Improve While Injured?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how Josh broke his hand doing jiu jitsu, how to prevent injuries overa...
#1 Why We Created This Podcast
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we introduce ourselves to the jiu jitsu community, talk about our backgrounds, and ...