The Grappling Discourse

Ibjjf Legalizes Heel Hooks!

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss the huge news announced last week that the IBJJF if allowing reaping and heel hooks in their brown and black belt no gi divisions. Will this...

Tips For Improving Your Back Attacks

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I try and help you improve your ability to finish once you get the back. Finishing RNC can be very difficult. Listen to this episode t...

Athlete Interview #9: Matt Elkins

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with PGF Star Matt Elkins to discuss growing up wrestling, transitioning to mma, concussions, mental health, the PGF and much more!

New Goals

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I set 11 goals to hit before the end of the year and recap the PGF finale.

Through One Thing, Learn All Things

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about one of my favorite quotes from the book of 5 rings. And an important PGF update.

PGF 16 Man Bracket Breakdown

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I analyze Fridays actions and make my picks. Who will become the first PGF champion? Will any matches go over an hour?

Athlete Interview #8: Elijah Carlton

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with the PGF regular season champ to discuss training, PGF season 2, future matches, competition mindset, confidence, and more!

Training For A No Time Limit Sub Only Tournament

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about the preparation it takes to be ready for a no time limit tournament.

Gi vs. No Gi Jiu Jitsu

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Which one is better, and what are the major differences between the two.

Deception Leads to Death

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we go from being tempted to do something, to then acting on it? And how much money is brandon giving out live on Friday night for the PGF Final...

The Carnivore Diet

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve spent the past two months eating as much meat as I want. In this episode I share my experiences and results so far.

Part 2: Ten Techniques Every White Belt Should Know

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simply ten more techniques that every bjj practitioner should be proficient at.

Training to be a Professional BJJ Athlete

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about how a professional bjj athlete should train, eat, work out and recover.

Kurt Hamilton

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with my good buddy Kurt Hamilton. Kurt wrestled in college, is a bjj blue belt and has worked for the Decatur police department for 10 year...

Quitting Addictions

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having trouble quitting something? Do you want to create healthier habits? In this episode I talk about my experiences quitting negative habits and re...

Chris Preszler

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is a blue belt that moved here 10 days ago from South Dakota to train jiu jitsu at Tenth Planet Decatur. We talked about why he moved here, What...

Lindsey Mccaghren Interview #2

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey’s back to discuss what she is looking for before she promotes or recommends a female for blue belt, confidence, and the PGF.

Disappointment

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does disappointment say about you? How do you deal with it???

Lonnie Jones

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with one of my favorite people Lonnie Jones. We talk psychology, CBT, dealing with negative thoughts, trauma, the fear of losing, Brazilian...

Johnny Buck

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with bjj brown belt and catch wrestling beast Johnny Buck. We talk about his introduction to catch wrestling, mma, Combat jiu jitsu, tenth ...

The Monster With No Teeth

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m this episode I talk about facing fear, and how Rickson Gracie overcame Claustrophobia.

Krav Maga

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about some of the problems I see in Krav Maga, funny Krav stories, and ask the listeners if they know any legit Krav Maga places in the south e...

Weaponizing Pace

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How important is cardio??? It’s the true great equalizer in combat sports.

Athlete Interview #7: Kevin Primeau

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with PGF athlete Kevin Primeau to talk about opponents not showing up, his time spent fighting mma, serving as a police officer, why bjj is...

Commissioner Interview #2

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with Brandon Mccaghren to discuss the PGF after 4 weeks of matches.

Why Are There Zero Wrestling Gyms for Adults

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I answer a question that gets asked all the time, how come there are no pure wrestling gyms that consist of mostly adult members?

Two Training Tips to Improve Faster

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The two main things I’ve been focused on in training since we’ve been back open.

Athlete Interview #6: Stephen Mitchell

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with Purple belt PGF athlete Stephen Mitchell. We talk breathing, training with big guys, being uncomfortable, PGF, and much more.

Brain Health

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How healthy is your brain??? Why is brain health important?

Athlete Interview #5: Matt Anderson

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with PGF athlete Matt Anderson to discuss why he entered the PGF, powerlifting, lifting for BJJ, his training history and much more.

Fact/Fiction About the 10th Planet Black Belt

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get a tenth planet black belt. What’s true and not true about this accomplishment? Do you have to compete? Train with Eddie? Master rubbe...

Athlete Interview #4: Caleb McAllister

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with the newest addition to the PGF roster, black belt, Caleb McAllister. We talk competing, PGF, the martial arts journey, confidence and ...

Broken Teeth

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episodes all about mouth injuries. Should you wear a mouth guard??

Athlete Interview #3: Joshua Diaddario

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with PGF competitor, Josh Diaddario, to discuss his 1st week performance, love for leg locks, competing against teammates, Tung so Do backg...

Anson Dorrance’s 12 Core Values for Team Success

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best coach you’ve never heard of has created an incredible team culture at the university of North Carolina. His 12 core values have been used a...

Athlete Interview #2: Seth Tatum

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with PGF athlete Seth Tatum to discuss bjj, perfectionism, negative self talk, the upcoming PGF season, expectations as a blue belt, confid...

10 Techniques Every White belt should know.

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The basics! Having an understanding of these techniques will take you far in Brazilian jiu jitsu. A couple I honestly didn’t work on until I was a c...

Commissioner Interview: #1

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with Brandon Mccaghren to discuss the upcoming PGF season. We talk favorites, dark horses, why kills and breaks, how he’d train for it, t...

Athlete Interview #1: Joe Kai

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brand new Brown Belt and Professional Grappling Federation competitor Joe Kai joins me on the podcast! We talk PGF, his journey, switching gyms, compe...

Will Power

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a limited amount of will power? Struggling to break bad habits? Fragmented focus?

Self Sabotage

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you guilty of self sabotage?

Keelan Lawyer

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Conscious Keelan comes on the podcast to talk about videography, bjj, mastery, meditation, and more.

A Training Strategy From Felipe Pena

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What separates average practitioners from great ones? Training. In this episode i talk about an important strategy used by some of the best bjj practi...

Jitzking Preview

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I break down a stacked 16 man Jitzking tournament and reveal the name of Brandon’s grappling league.

What One Quality Makes the Best BJJ Student?

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I give an update on the sub league pro. As well as answer a question that has been posed many times to me over the years.

How did guys get better without training during lockdown?

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One common theme that seems to be universal for guys that didn’t train or get on a mat for 10 weeks, but have come back better after the lockdown. A...

Can You Stand Up?

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Possibly the most overlooked technique in Brazilian Jiu jitsu. Why you need it and how to train standing up.

Who’s #1: Gordon Ryan vs. Kyle Boehm

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I breakdown a stacked event featuring a no time limit match between Gordon and Kyle Boehm.

My 5 favorite Submissions

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about my favorite subs and why I prefer chokes over joint locks.

5 Ways to Violate Your Soul

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about a book I’m reading, the Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.

The Most Important Grappling Titles

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to leave a legacy? Go down as one of the baddest grapplers to have ever lived? Well you need to win titles particularly these.

Shrimping Doesn’t Work

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why can’t I shrimp back to guard? Getting smashed on bottom? In this episode I give you guys my 1000 dollar private lesson.

Dr. Michael Cantrell

23 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cantrell is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the knee and shoulder.

Starting A Podcast

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How I started the podcast and what I recommend for anyone interested In starting their own.

Magnifying and Minimizing

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A mindset episode where I talk about Two thought distortions that really discourage you from training. Fix these two negative thought patterns and you...

Julian Marquez

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Julian “the Cuban Missile Launcher” Marquez. Julian currently fights in the UFCs Middleweight division. We get into his martial arts b...

Want A Better Armlock??

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What I think is the most important thing you can do to get a better armlock. The great thing is that you can go do it without another person. Want to ...

Kim Skaff

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A very special Mother’s Day interview. We talk my journey, bjj, weight cutting, and a bunch of other topics.

Blue Belt Phenomena

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get to a blue belt level in any skill and people will think you are an expert! Be come a Jack of all trades or a modern renaissance man.

Dopamine Detox

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you worked uninterrupted for an hour? Didn’t check your phone, email, ig, just focused on the task at hand. Feel like anxiety...

I don’t tap to joint locks

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about Vinny Magalhães not tapping to a horrific looking heel hook and my own experiences of not tapping to joint locks. I make an admission th...

Lindsey Mccaghren

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I interview one of my best training partners who is one of the first female black belts in Alabama.

How Will the Coronavirus Change BJJ?

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I give my thoughts on how bjj will change when gyms are allowed to reopen.

Keith Kavanagh

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish Keet Interview.

Coronavirus Expert

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I reflect on an argument I had recently and talk about false experts.

Film Yourself

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I give an update on what I’ve been up to and share an important new training method I’m experimenting with.

Brandon Mccaghren

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I interview my instructor Brandon Mccaghren. Brandon is a world class black belt who is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable faces in jiu jit...

Top 5 ADCC Performances

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s had the most impressive tournament runs in ADCC history??

A Confession

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m emotionally eating and what industries are profiting right now?

The Purple Belt

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about what the purple belt means to me and the criteria I use to judge when a students ready to be promoted.

Hope

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A great lesson from the Gracie family about uncertainty.

My Black Belt Speech

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has changed me.

Leg locks

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is all about leg locks. How dangerous are they? When should you start training them? Do they lead to deficiency’s in other areas?

Keep moving

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A simple reminder to keep moving your body during this time! Especially if you are injured or rehabbing an injury.

The Tortoise and the Hare

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another lesson from the famous fable of the Tortoise and the Hare

ADCC History

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk ADCC history and why it’s been so important for the evolution of grappling.

How I’m improving during the Covid-19 shutdown

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Strategies I’m using to improve at bjj during this time of uncertainty.

You don’t need a guard

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An important lesson for my blue belt self. Important advice for new mentors. And a Jonathon Lipniki update.

The War of Attrition

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Win the most important battle to become what ever you want on the mats.

My top ten BJJ study resources.

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I give you guys a list of my favorites dvds and YouTube channels. All of these resources have made a tremendous impact on my game. Half this list is f...

Taking Time Off

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A talk about a story that had a great impact on the way I think about training and taking a break.

Constant Checking

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about one of the biggest life revelations I’ve ever had. I also talk about my trip and remind you guys to watch cjj tomorrow at 7 pm live on ...

Grapplefest and Submission on the Shore preview

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fans of women sub only grappling can’t miss a must watch event happening Friday 5:30 PST. Also some of my favorite grapplers clash in the United Kin...

10th Planet Hate

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Haters gonna hate.

Training with a Chip

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of keeping a chip on your shoulder and earning respect from a small school!

Substars Preview

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow night one of the best cards of the year is taking place, to order the event go to substars.us.

The Valley of Disappointment

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about an idea I read about from the book Atomic Habits.

The Three reasons people quit.

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about the three reasons everyone quits, how to recognize you are feeling that way and what to do about it. Longevity is what I want for us all!...

So Your Cousins a Karate Black Belt

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A hilarious story from when I was a blue belt.

A guide to training while injured

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You are going to get injured at some point. I lay out a step by step approach to get better during that time.

Bullying

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bully proof your kids!

The Stonecutters Credo

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An episode on persistence.

Manipulating Time

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How rolling to different round times will force you to get better.

Changing Goals

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about the important of changing goals, and why it’s important to quit some of your New Years resolutions.

Quick update on my diet, Kasai Pro 7 preview

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I let you guys know some dietary changes I’m making and pick my winner for kasai’s 8 man heavy weight tournament!

Don’t like someone at your gym? How do you coexist and train with them?

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about strategies to deal with people you don’t like at your gym.

Kobe Bryant story, weekend recap and Gordon Ryan news

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about the late and great Kobe Bryant, and the impact he had on my jiu jitsu training. Also recap euros jits king and talk a little Gordon Ryan....

Jitzking Preview

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Previewing Jitzkings 145 16 man tournament and superfights. If you want to watch, it’s live on flograppling, January 24th 5pm.

Teaching with a Purpose

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about some great insights i heard from a Keenan Cornelius interview on how to teach and train.

How I found Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about where I was in my life when I found bjj.