Ep. 150: Chaotic vs. Linear Systems, feat. Rob Biernacki

This week, Steve and Matt discuss the concept of the third place. It's a sociological concept coined by Ray Oldenburg, who argues that we have three important places in our life: The first place: you...

3 Elo 20201h 8min

The most important - and also hardest - part of every journey is the first step. If you can't bring yourself to take the first step, you deny yourself the most important growth opportunities in life....

27 Heinä 20201h 5min

This week, Steve and Matt discuss tipping points: the concept that, once you have sufficient leverage or momentum, your desired outcome can no longer be denied. We've all experienced tipping points, ...

20 Heinä 20201h 8min

What is "the best way" to teach a Jiu-Jitsu class? Is there even an answer to that question? This week, Steve and Matt discuss common BJJ teaching methodologies such as concepts-based, toughness-bas...

13 Heinä 20201h 3min

This week Steve and Matt discuss the concept of surface area, and why it's important to expose as little of your body's surface area as possible. This strategy is sometimes referred to by the Danaher...

6 Heinä 20201h 10min

This week Steve is joined by Rory van Vliet, an Island Top Team black belt under Rob Biernacki, to discuss online education. Rory is the co-instructor of the BJJ Concepts online academy, the operator...

29 Kesä 20201h 26min

This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to get motivated and stay motivated. It's easy to lose that fire inside and become exhausted through the rigors and routine of everyday life. Every now and then,...

22 Kesä 20201h 6min

It's our honor and privilege to be joined this week by Sergeant Major Seb Lavoie. In addition to a lifetime of experience in the martial arts, Seb is a 19-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted P...

15 Kesä 20201h 36min