Mini Ep. 11: Posts
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing posts, the last of the six core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu! Posts occur when you use an extremity of your body to connect with and base off a platform like t...
18 Jul 202411min
Ep. 293: The 3-Fold View of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Charles Harriott
This week we're joined by Charles Harriott! Charles is a BJJ black belt, professional seminar instructor, and content creator. In this episode, Charles introduces a mental model he calls "the 3-fold...
15 Jul 20241h 6min
Mini Ep. 10: Hooks
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing hooks, the main mechanic behind techniques like butterfly guard. Hooks are a tracking mechanic used to follow your opponent and create opportunities to o...
11 Jul 20247min
Ep. 292: The Paradox of Control, feat. Jesse Walker
This week we're joined by Jesse Walker! Jesse is a black belt under Chris Haueter and is the head coach at Rough Hands BJJ in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Jesse introduces the paradox of c...
8 Jul 202458min
Mini Ep. 9: Clamps
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing clamps, the mechanic where you use your limbs to create a closed circuit around your opponent's body. Think closed guard or seatbelt. This is the fourth...
4 Jul 20247min
Mini Ep. 8: Wedges
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing wedges, and we don't mean pizza! We break down the two types of wedges in Jiu-Jitsu: blocking wedges (used for immobilizing your opponent) and prying wed...
27 Jun 20247min
Ep. 290: Gym Culture and Dogma, feat. Jeff Serafin
This week we're joined by Jeff Serafin! Jeff is the head instructor at Serafin BJJ, a partner at Gym 1801, and a black belt under Jack McVicker and Megaton Dias. In this episode, Jeff advocates for ...
24 Jun 20241h 9min
