Ep. 82: Tipping Points
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 Jul 20201h 8min
Ep. 81: Teaching Methodologies
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 Jul 20201h 3min
Ep. 80: Surface Area & Blading
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 Jul 20201h 10min
Ep. 79: Online Education, feat. Rory van Vliet
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 Jun 20201h 26min
Ep. 78: Motivation
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 Jun 20201h 6min
Ep. 77: The Ethics of Law Enforcement, feat. Sergeant Major Seb Lavoie
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 Jun 20201h 36min
Ep. 76: Fear of Time
Fear of time, or chronophobia, is a cause of constant anxiety and stress for many of us. It's the persistent fear that you're just not doing enough. This week, Steve and Matt discuss strategies for ...
8 Jun 202049min
Ep. 75: Submission as Position
Submissions aren't just fight-ending techniques; they're tools to advance the position even if the submission fails. This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to use submissions as a way to advance posit...
1 Jun 202052min
