Ep. 85: Open Guard Series: de la Riva Guard
It's time for another series! This week, Steve and Matt begin our new five-part Open Guard Series with a concept-based breakdown of the de la Riva guard and reverse de la Riva guard. Mental models ...
10 Aug 20201h 10min
Ep. 84: The Third Place
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 Aug 20201h 8min
Ep. 83: Fear of the First Step
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 Jul 20201h 5min
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
