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From the DojoFurther Game Building, Why Comps Are Cheat Codes, and Choosing a SchoolAnother episode with Andrew and we got into a few major topics. We went further into game building particularly ankle locks and warning Andrew of the typical pitfalls of exploring something intoxicating as the ankle lock. The gateway d*r*u*g to leglocks. I also touch upon the cheat code to rapid growth which is competition and something less popular which is my stance on winning/losing and why I have come to this conclusion, and we rounded the corner by talking about my take on the meta behind what DDS is doing along with how to properly...2021-02-211h 55From the DojoHow to Start Building Your BJJ Game and Common Mistakes Along the WaySo you're at the early stages of BJJ and wanted to deep dive into how to approach building your game right? In this episode I have my friend Andrew who is a blue belt to help me get into it. He always has awesome... I'd say more cerebral questions on how to approach building the game. What game work for me? How do I tell it's working for me? What are some things I should keep an eye on? What is the "core" game and what is the "everything else" part of my game? What mistakes do you see...2020-12-301h 33From the DojoThoughts on the BLM Movement & Law EnforcementIn this episode, Denney, Daniel, & Edsel dive deep into the state of the world given that, not even on the other side of a pandemic, protestors are marching through the streets for justice and reform. They'll discuss not just current standings and common mistakes when trying to understand BLM, but how we can all contribute to a more harmonious society together through perspective and BJJ.2020-06-161h 35From the DojoThe Definitive Guide to Switching SchoolsSwitching schools isn’t an easy decision when you’ve built relationships that’ll last forever. With things like friendships, “loyalty,” toxic environments, or simply new job or having to move switching isn’t something that there is a guide book on. In this episode Edsel and Denney shares their own stories on switching gyms and shed some light into what the underlying things that are at play. They wanted give advice to anyone else in this same position.
The various phases of the switch, top mistakes and how to avoid them, long term effects, and happiness. Let’s get into...2020-05-261h 52From the DojoHow Not to Suck After LockdownIn this episode, Denney and Edsel go deep on how to correctly get back into the routine of practicing Jiu Jitsu after taking an extended period of time off. Whether it's injury or shelter in place, they cover all the aspects of this process.
The biggest thing is EGO. Believe it or not, it's this one thing that can determine how well you come back or if you're able to come back at all.
It's not just coming, it's how does this event push you to really walk that talk we in BJJ push which is...2020-05-181h 12From the DojoQ&A Session: Question with a Dr. on State of COVID-19 and Rethinking Nut ShotIn this episode, Denney and Daniel have Carlos (Anesthesiologist at Stanford) discuss the current state in his ER relating to Covid-19. Then Edesel and Denney take a write-in question from a member at Baem Jiu Jitsu regarding how to defend against nut shots, and why they're often ineffective in combat situations with untrained or even "ineffectively trained" people. Purple belt, Eric Do, also joins us. 2020-05-081h 02From the DojoThen and Now: A glimpse into the past culture of Jiu JitsuIn this episode, Daniel and Denney have VERY SPECIAL guest, Edsel Elizalde, on the pod to reminisce on the early days of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in America. Dojo storms, Gracie challenges, and the state of the sport today. 2020-04-291h 24From the DojoMartial Arts Mindset: How to approach new skills and master themToday we have Daniel, who brings a deep knowledge of cooking to the table, discussing his journey through the culinary world. We share notes on the lessons we each learned, mine from the mat and his from the kitchen. We talk about how similar both worlds are, and how we can use these lessons to help approach new challenges to have a leg up.
What is martial arts? What are we exceptional at? And how do we use these skills to parlay into new phases of our lives?
A martial artist’s perspective is a se...2020-04-201h 32From the DojoQuarantine Training: What really matters? And how to prepare for our return to the academySo, we're all in lockdown. We can't train at the gym. What now? In this episode, Denney and Daniel discuss what you can be doing to make good use of your time in solitude. They cover online content, solo training with or without equipment, and more. 2020-04-1451 minFrom the DojoAsk a BJJ Black Belt: How to Train When I'm Broke?Denney Choi is a black belt and head instructor at Baem Jiu Jitsu in Fremont, Ca. He loves helping students get through this BJJ journey and accepting all questions and answering right here, right now. In this episode, we come back with Rich and further delve into why he's been having a hard time getting back in to training. And that reason is MONEY! Denney has been there and they had a talk about various ways to get the training while not breaking the bank. Come check us out to hear past experience and current advice from the perspective...2019-12-1931 min