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1-800-BJJ-HELP#168 Defending 50/50 and Outside AshiIn this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on defending leg entanglements like outside ashi and 50/50. We look at it from a standing and a double-seated perspective. At the end I share some games that we've been working on in the gym. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try...
2025-12-2828 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#163 The Side Body Triangle?In this episode, I ask Jake about one of his exclusive videos he shared in the Outlier Database. He goes over the side body triangle, and how he sees it's function in attacking and maintaining the back. Hope you enjoy!Links we talked about:Jozef ChenJett ThompsonDownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at subm...
2025-11-2319 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#162: Jake O'Driscoll: Helping Pro Competitors, Guard Styles, the Mental Game, Studying Match Footage, and Goal Setting for Jiu JitsuIn this episode, we had Jake O'Driscoll on the show! We dive into several topics around guard retention, his approach to working with professional jiu jitsu athletes, the mental game, his approach to studying match footage and strategy, and goal setting and journaling. Hope you enjoy!Follow Jake on Instagram here, and check out his Patreon to learn more! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage...
2025-11-161h 031-800-BJJ-HELP#159 Ideas for Attacking from Seated GuardThis week I ask Jake what he's been working on for seated guard. We talk about handfighting, circling, and entering k guard or wrestling up. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2025-11-0231 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#156 Dima Murovanni and PJ Barch: CJI 2, Future of Jiu Jitsu, Dima's Next Move, PJ's Early Days with the Gym, CLA, and MoreIn this episode, Jake and I sit down to talk with Dima and PJ. We talk about the era of jiu jitsu we're currently in, what's in store for the future of jiu jitsu and for Dima, advice for opening a new gym, culture, CLA, and more. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to t...
2025-10-1256 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#155 Jake's Week in San Diego: PJ Barch's Gym, Dima and Owen's Seminar, Private with Andy Murasaki, and MoreIn this episode we recap Jake's week in San Diego! We packed in quite a bit of training and had a blast. Hope you enjoy our takeaways and upcoming episodes. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2025-10-0545 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#146 Check In: Jake's Takeaways from AIGA and Updates on Sherpa and Outlier DatabaseIn this episode, we jump around a bit and catch up on all things AIGA with Jake's biggest takeaways and highlights from the event. Then we talk about jiu jitsu goals, and updates on vision for Sherpa and the Outlier Database. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your firs...
2025-08-111h 051-800-BJJ-HELP#145 How Should I Play Half Guard Bottom?In this episode Josh asks Jake about the major battles going on in half guard for the bottom player. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2025-08-0335 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#144 How Do I Attack Triangles and Armbars from the Back?In this episode, Josh asks Jake about the setup, strategy, and battles when attacking the back. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2025-07-2729 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#139 PJ Barch: Influences on Grappling, Self Directed Training, Competition and CoachingIn 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, and vision and hopes for the future. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!...
2025-06-221h 091-800-BJJ-HELP#137 Josh's 6th Competition, Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and Outlier Database Coaching PlatformIn 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 Outlier Database. If you want to get on the waitlist for the Outlier Database Coaching Platform sign up here. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at subm
2025-06-0856 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#135 Real vs Feel and Thoughts on CompetingIn 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, challenges, and mindset that come with competing. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJ...
2025-05-2539 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#131 Eco Camp Debrief: Andris Brunovskis, Jake Luigi, Michael Marrewa, and Josh LuIn this episode we debrief our big highlights and main takeaways from the eco camp! Hope you enjoy. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2025-04-271h 011-800-BJJ-HELP#129 Check In: Camping While Passing, Sapateiro, Princeton BJJ, Database, and Sherpa UpdatesIn 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 videos we mentioned:Ecopalooza Spring 2024 Youtube PlaylistEthan Crelinsten Pressure Passing VideoKaynan Duarte Headquarters Passing Video Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources...
2025-04-1353 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#124 Entering the Legs from Guard?In this episode, I ask Jake about how to enter the legs from guard. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2025-03-0920 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#114 Check In: Jake Training in Japan, Josh's 5th Competition, and App UpdatesIn this episode we catch up on Jake's recent trip to Japan and his training session there, my recent competition experience, lessons learned, and quick updates on progress with Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!...
2024-12-2254 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#104 Check In: Different Attacks from GuardIn this episode, Jake and I talk about my last competition and areas to work on when it comes to attacking from guard, off balancing, entering the legs, wrestling up, taking the back...etc. Hope you enjoy! Here's the video of Firas Zahabi teaching the leg entry we discussed. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJ...
2024-10-1330 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#99 Check In: Jiu Jitsu at Burning Man, App Developments, and Levi's Guard/PassingIn this episode we talk about Josh doing jiu jitsu at burning man, behind the scenes into Jake's development with the Outlier Database, some ideas with Sherpa Journal that I'm working on, and then we dive into Levi Jones Leary's guard retention and guard passing. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io t...
2024-09-081h 051-800-BJJ-HELP#97 Check In: Highlights and Thoughts on ADCC / CJIIn this episode, Jake and I talk about our thoughts after ADCC / CJI last weekend. We share highlights and thoughts on the format. We also discuss updates on the apps we're working on! Hope you enjoy. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2024-08-2545 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#95 What Are Your Thoughts on CJI and ADCC Matchups?In this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on the CJI bracket and the ADCC divisions. He goes over stylistic match ups, and game plans for several athletes as we look at the brackets and divisions together. We also talk about our excitement meeting other fellow practioners and people who surround the sport! If you see us out there, some say hi! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study...
2024-08-111h 021-800-BJJ-HELP#94 Injuries as a Constraint to Training?In this episode, I talk to Jake about my recent injuries with turf toe and pulling a muscle in my hip/glute area twice. We brainstorm some standing and grip fighting games and talk to Jake about his knee and rib injury and what it was like to come back to fully training. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and...
2024-08-0421 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#92 Check In: Tripod Passing, Greg Souders Interview, and Progress on our AppsIn this episode, Jake and I talk about learnings we're finding with tripod passing, helpful games and techniques to try to progress, takeaways from the recent Greg Souders interview, and updates on progress on Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my journaling app for athletes. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to t...
2024-07-2155 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#91 Greg Souders: What is Jiu Jitsu? Invariants and Priorities for Guard, Pins, Submissions, Standing, and Leg EntanglementsIn this episode, we talk to Greg Souders. We hope you can use this framework to help design practice on working certain skills of destabilization, isolation, and segmentation. We deep dive into his conceptual framework of what jiu jitsu is, and the invariants and priorities for the main scenarios in the game: Guard, Pinning, Submissions, Standing, and Leg Entanglements. At the end, we discuss external/internal focus of attention, and insights into Greg's reflections on the Deandre vs Ethan match at WNO 24. Here's a link to Jake's Jozef Chen vs Elijah Dorsey analysis video. Download...
2024-07-141h 211-800-BJJ-HELP#90 What's the Half Guard Passing Trilemma?In this episode, we talk about passing half-guard, clearing the knee shield, and dealing with the butterfly half guard. We also discuss progress Josh is making with the seatbelt, and finishing the back take. At the end we revisit ideas from designated winner vs constraint led approach. Hope you enjoy!Checkout Jake's Outlier Database with Andrew Tackett using the leg drag against the butterfly half guard and another example of the scoop grip to clear the knee shield. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
2024-07-0734 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#89 Check In: Thoughts on WNO 24 Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders, and Our Recent InjuriesIn this episode, we looked back at the WNO 24 Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders and lessons learned from that match and others, and lessons learned from our recent injuries with Jake's rib and Josh's foot. Fun times. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!...
2024-06-3040 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#86 Upgrading from a Seatbelt with No Hooks?In this episode, we talk about how to upgrade your back control from when you secure a seatbelt but have no hooks. Josh has been having trouble establishing better back control from this position and Jake provides some insights and details. Hope you find it helpful!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try...
2024-06-0919 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#84 Check In: Thoughts on CJI, Leg Lock Defense, Half Guard, Body Lock, Guard Passing Styles and MoreIn this episode, we catch up on what Jake's been working on lately, thoughts on Craig Jones Invitational, Half Guard, various styles of passing and guard, details around the body lock pass, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2024-05-2655 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#82 Check In: Josh's 3rd Competition, Jake's Rib Injury, Redesigning the Outlier Database, Josh's Journal App, and MoreIn this episode, we catch up on all things. We recap Josh's 3rd competition, Jake's progress in redesigning the Outlier Database, and progress made in Sherpa, Josh's journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist for the journal app here! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month...
2024-05-1256 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#81 How Fast Can You Learn a New Skill?In this episode we explore the idea of how fast you can learn a new skill. We talk about skills that came easy to Jake and others that are harder to pick up, Jake's observations from watching his students learn, and other random thoughts around the illusive subject of trying to learn skills quickly. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
2024-05-0529 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#75 Check In: UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, Favorite Lessons from Guests, and Preview of Josh's Journal AppIn this episode, we talk about the recent UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, IBJJF rulesets, reflections on lessons from our guests, looking back on Jake's launch of the Database, lessons learned, and an exciting announcement of Josh's new journaling app he's building for athletes. If you're interested in joining the waitlist as we recruit Alpha users for the journal app, sign up here: www.sherpajournal.ai Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's O...
2024-03-2457 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#70 What Submission Should I Learn Next?In this episode, we talk about what submission Josh should learn next. The only one he's focused on so far has been the rear naked choke, but is looking into what submission to focus on next. We talk about the six submission systems that Danaher teaches: Rear Strangles, Kimura, Triangles, Heel Hooks, Guillotines, and Armbars. We also talk about the filters Danaher mentioned as a way he thinks about what defines a high percentage move: mechanically strong, simple, available, outcome, risk/reward, and comparability with other moves. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app...
2024-02-1837 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#69 Miles Lukas: Breathwork for Jiu Jitsu and Competition Nerves, Ice Baths, and MoreIn this episode, we talk with Miles Lukas! Black Belt under Dave Camarillo, Certified Wim Hof Instructor II, and all-around fun guy to listen to. We discuss the various benefits of breathwork, protocols for competition nerves, breathing during hard sparring/rolls, ice bath protocols, breathwork tips for the cold, the Wim Hof Method, and a few other stories sprinkled in. Hope you enjoy!Follow Miles on Instagram to keep in touch! Check out Breath Fitness to learn more about breathwork, workshops, online programs, and other offerings. For awesome post rolling conversations with Miles...
2024-02-111h 141-800-BJJ-HELP#68 Check In: Learning the Ecological Approach, Jiu Jitsu Labs, Garage Training, and More NerdinessIn this episode, we catch up on all things ecological approach, and constraint-based learning. We riff on lessons learned, reflections of how Jake's been teaching, what games we enjoy using to learn new skills, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
2024-02-0444 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#67 Stan Pogrebinsky: Common Jiu Jitsu Pains, Injuries, Imbalances and How to Treat and Prevent ThemIn this episode, we Have Stan Pogrebinsky on. He's a certified Physical Trainer, Massage Therapist, and jiu jitsu Black Belt. We talk about the most common imbalances in the body from jiu jitsu, what that leads to, common jiu jitsu injuries, how to release and stretch those parts, and the top three things you should be doing to take care of your body and increase longevity in the sport. Hope you enjoy!Checkout Stan on Instagram, his website, and Youtube channel to learn more. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the...
2024-01-2844 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#66 How Do You Wrestle Up from Guard?In this episode, we talk about wrestling up. We go over a general overview of what wrestling up is, when to use it, the advantages and disadvantages, wrestle ups and leg entanglements, the newer "rumble passing" style of jiu jitsu players, the overlap between wrestling and jiu jitsu, and we end with a few insights Jake learned from Danaher himself. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study...
2024-01-2127 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#65 How Do You Maintain the Back and Get the Rear Naked Choke?In this episode, we revisit the back! We talk about Jake's motivation behind revisiting the back study, controlling the back, finishing the rear naked choke, trapping the arm on the top side vs bottom side, the mandible strangle, one arm rear naked chokes and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io t...
2024-01-1447 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#64 When and How Do You Invert?In this episode, we talk about inversions. Is this movement necessary to learn? When are inversions used? We talk about using inversions of defense vs offense, how to approach starting to learn the movement, and when to use inversions. We also cover a couple of items on the safety/risk of inversions. Hope you enjoy!Here's a youtube video of Lachlan Giles talking about Inversions and the safety. And a youtube video on inversion drills.Checkout Submeta, where Lachlan Giles covers the Inversion Drill as part of his Open Guard Retention course in the intermediate...
2024-01-0725 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#63 Check In: Meditation, Experiments with "Jiu Jitsu Labs" Class, and Jozef Chen's InstructionalIn this episode, we catch up and talk about Josh's meditation retreat, lessons from meditation applied to jiu jitsu, Jake's experiments with Jiu Jitsu "Labs" for his morning training sessions, and thoughts on Jozef Chen's new instructional on BJJ Fanatics! Hope you enjoy. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month...
2023-12-3142 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#62 Jozef Chen and Dima Murovanni: Insights into Prepping for ADCCThis episode is a little different. We took the audio from Jake's Youtube Video of the full conversation he had with Jozef Chen and his coach Dima as they shared their tactics and strategies for helping Jozef prepare for ADCC. Super insightful and we're hoping that hosting the audio here on the podcast will make it more accessible to you all and give another option for listening outside of Youtube. Hope you enjoy it! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP"...
2023-12-241h 221-800-BJJ-HELP#61 Check In: Training in Taiwan, UFC Fight Pass Invitation 5, Back Attacks, Designing Your Training, and MouthguardsIn this episode, we catch up on how our training has been lately, thoughts on the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, Josh's experience going through John Danaher's newest instructional about back attacks and the rear naked choke, his experience working on jiu jitsu outside of the gym, personalizing training, and our favorite mouthguards. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
2023-12-1737 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#60 Can You Explain Standing vs Kneeling Guard Passing?In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of passing standing vs kneeling, and how to exploit those dynamics. We also talk about the pros and cons of focusing on passing standing vs passing kneeling as a beginner, and what advantages there are to learning one style first over another. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
2023-12-1024 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#59 How Can I Maximize Mat Time and Sparring?In this episode, we revisit the question of maximizing open sparring. At most gyms, there's a portion of class dedicated to open sparring, and how to truly gain the most during that time. For beginners, we feel like most of open sparring is spent in so many positions, it can be challenging to close the loop on specific positions or lessons of what works and what doesn't. We discuss Jake's advice on how to ask questions and use conversation with our training partners to get the most learning from open sparring. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the...
2023-12-0322 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#58 Can You Breakdown Gordon Ryan vs Patrick Gaudio?In this episode we breakdown Jake's lessons and takeaways from Gordon Ryan vs Patrick Gaudio. We focus mainly on guard passing techniques and principles around pummeling, the dilema between splitting the legs vs smashing the legs/knees together, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first mont...
2023-11-2636 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#57 Eric Uresk: Homeless Drug Addict Turned Professional Fighter & Coach on Modern Jiu Jitsu, Personal Transformation, and CoachingIn this episode, we talk with Eric Uresk. Eric has lived many lives, formerly a homeless drug addict who grew past his criminal life and moved into the martial arts. Eric is a black belt in jiu jitsu and judo, spent over a decade as a professional fighter, is the former head coach at Phuket Top Team, and co-head coach at Tiger Muay Thai. He's worked with athletes ranging from professional UFC fighters, One Championship fighters, Jocko Willink, Dominic Cruz, and more. Nowadays, he coaches high performers through work-life imbalance, facing risk, relationships, communication, healing, growth, mindset, high performance...
2023-11-1956 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#56 Check In: Jake's Visit to Renzo's and B-Team, Learning to Wrestle, and MoreIn this episode, we catch up on Jake's visit to Renzo's, taking classes with John Danaher, Nicky Rod, Jozef Chen, and more. We cover topics on learning how to wrestle, how hard to go when visiting a new gym, a few fundamentals of wrestling and the standing position, and more. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more....
2023-11-1244 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#55 How to Avoid Overload When Trying to Learn Too Many Skills?In this episode, we talk about learning to focus, prioritize, and plan what skill areas to work on. There's a balance between jumping into something new every class vs sticking with one skill for way too long. We discuss watching instructionals, working on offense vs defense, the fun factor, and balancing the technique of the day in class. There are unlimited techniques to focus on, how many is too many at once? How do we get more intentional? These are questions we try to tackle. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes...
2023-11-0531 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#54 Brad Bentley: Behind the Scenes of Running a Gym, Curriculum Design, and Competition InsightsIn this episode, we have Brad Bentley back on from Process Jiu Jitsu and Yoga in Boise, Idaho! We cover lessons learned as a gym owner going into his second year, growing as a coach, implementing ecological games, and lessons from competition. Hope you enjoy!Follow Brad on InstagramFollow Process Jiu Jitsu and Yoga on Instagram Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get...
2023-10-2956 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#53 I'm Getting Stuck in Knee Shield Half Guard, How do I Progress?Lately, Josh has been getting stuck in Knee Shield Half Guard so today we talk about how to progress your position. We cover the principle of connecting to the opponents upper body, different tactics for doing so, the dilemma of attaching to the near vs far arm, how to prevent the underhook and other attacking topics. Hope you enjoy!In case you missed it, we released a discount code to Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional! Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off. Here’s Jake’s YouTube video we referenced on the rela...
2023-10-2228 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#52 Solo Episode: Top 3 Lessons From Josh's First 100 Jiu Jitsu ClassesThis episode is a little different. Josh does a solo episode and shares his top three lessons from his first 100 jiu jitsu classes! The lessons are: to relax, clarify your intentions, and pave your own way. He concludes with one actionable piece of advice to incorporate these lessons. Hope you enjoy the solocast! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more....
2023-10-1531 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#51 Check In: Josh Joined a New Gym, Jake's Wrist Injury, Ecological Approach, Seminars, and Cold PlungingIn this episode, we talk about a bunch of topics! Josh moved up north in San Diego and decided to join Legion American Jiu Jitsu. We talk about the class structure there, his first impressions, and more. Jake tells us his opinion of seminars, the story of his recent wrist injury from rolling, lessons from the high-tripod type of passing, our experiences with cold plunging and more. We also talk about the ecological approach and evolutions in how Jake's been utilizing this approach in his teaching. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for...
2023-10-0857 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#50 What's Your Half Guard Passing Strategy?Are you ready to conquer half-guard passing in Jiu-Jitsu and dramatically improve your game? In this episode, we talk about effective half-guard passing strategies including how to respond to various posts, frames, and knee shields. We also talk about the intricacies of the upper and lower body battles during the pass. Hope you enjoy it!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional! Thanks for supporting the podcast. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.
2023-10-0138 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#49 What to Look for When Looking for a New Gym?Josh moved to another part of San Diego, so in this episode, we discuss looking for a new gym and think through certain criteria of what's important when looking for a new gym that fits your goals. We also chat about finishing the rear naked choke, a podcast favorite. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use...
2023-09-2431 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#48 Guard Passing is Complex, How Should I Approach it?In this episode, we discuss the complexity of guard passing and try to simplify the learning. We discuss checkpoints, a few games to try to get better at passing guard, and the difference between passing a seated vs supine opponent. Hope you enjoy it!Here's the Greg Souders video we mentioned in the episode! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and...
2023-09-1734 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#47 Check In: Getting Back to Training After Injury, Burning Man, K Guard, AI, and Outlier DatabaseIn this episode, we dive into a variety of topics. We touch base on our jiu jitsu journey's, discuss Josh's unique experience at Burning Man this year, share thoughts on injury recovery and returning to the jiu jitsu mat, explore the K Guard technique, delve into the connection between leg locks and back takes, discuss the ecological approach, touch on AI, and even chat about hunting and fishing. These check-in episodes are becoming a blend of jiu jitsu chatter and other random topics. We hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join t...
2023-09-101h 041-800-BJJ-HELP#46 What Are the Key Battles in Open Guard?In this episode, we dive into the intricate realm of open guard. We discuss Jake's insights regarding the most suitable guards for beginners. We explore the hierarchical structure among guards like Dela Riva, Reverse Dela Riva, Butterfly, Clamp Guard, K-Guard, Single Leg X, X-Guard, and others. Jake outlines distinct strategies for facing a standing opponent versus a kneeling one, pinpointing the applicable guards for each case. Additionally, we generate ideas for training games aimed at enhancing your open guard skills. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for the continued support. ...
2023-09-0337 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#45 What Games Help Improve at Turtle and Front Headlock?In this episode, we talk about the ecological approach as well as using games to turn knowledge into skills in jiu jitsu. We cover what the ecological approach is, and then brainstorm live on how to build games to get better at Turtle and Front Headlock positions. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.
2023-08-2740 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#44 Check In: Reality of Injuries, Outlier Database, Oppenheimer and Other RandomnessEver thought about how your physical activities today will shape your health at a hundred years old? In this episode, we share a personal account of Josh's recent back injury, an unexpected early arthritis diagnosis, and how this has turned his focus towards maintaining our bodies for future activities. Drawing from Peter Attia's concept of the Centenarian Olympics, we emphasize the importance of physical therapy and strength training as our commitment to being fit for our personal 'Olympics' at a hundred years old.As we journey through the balancing act of physical exertion and preserving health, we...
2023-08-2052 min1-800-BJJ-HELP#43 How to Attack and Defend the Back?Gordon Ryan Escaping the Body Triangle Youtube Video Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!
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