Episode 22: How do we develop specialized skills in Jiu Jitsu | Specialties | What to do against knowledgeable resistance
As we get better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we tend to develop certain areas of our game we're better at than others. But how do we take those skills and turn them into true specialties? In this episode ...
12 Nov 202548min
Episode 21: How to actually control from the back | How to dominate back control for extended periods | The three lines of control
Back Control is one of the most powerful positions in Jiu Jitsu, but behind closed doors most hobbyists have to admit they struggle to control from the back long enough to submit. In this episode Tim ...
5 Nov 202544min
Episode 20: How to get better when you're getting smashed | Rolling with people much more skilled than you | How to win when you know you'll lose
At some point in our Jiu Jitsu career, we run into one or more training partners we're completely helpless against. In this episode, Tim and Adam discuss what to do when the skill gap between you and ...
28 Okt 202526min
Episode 19: How to prepare to win competitions | How to train differently leading up to a competition | How to get comfortable standing
Adam and Tim discuss how to use class time leading up to a competition to prepare to win. They discuss how to avoid getting robbed in a tournament, why and how to train differently with a competition ...
21 Okt 202539min
Episode 18: What you aren't told about passing the guard | How to approach passing the guard for consistent success
In this conversation Adam and Tim dive into the deeply frustrating topic of passing the guard, and why much of the time we spend drilling passes is not useful. Tim lays out his views on how to truly i...
14 Okt 202533min
Episode 17: Everything good for you is bad for opponents | How to improve your Jiu Jitsu as a zero sum game
In this concise episode Adam and Tim hone in on the idea that Jiu Jitsu is a zero sum game, and what this means for us strategically and for our learning. They delve into how every movement increases ...
7 Okt 202528min
Episode 16: CJI | Better late than never - CJI 1 breakdown | Was standup a waste of time? | How CJI has forced BJJ to evolve
Adam and Tim give commentary on the first Craig Jones Invitational that is as definitive as it is late. They discuss the matches, evaluating some major matchups in both the context of the tournament a...
30 Sep 202558min
Episode 15: Competition | How to gameplan effectively for competition | How important is competition in Jiu Jitsu?
Tim and Adam have an in-depth conversation around competition, including its importance, how to gameplan effectively, and recounting some of their own competitive history. They discuss the specific ad...
23 Sep 20251h 2min
