Ep. 361: Submission Series: The Kimura, feat. Stephan Kesting
This week, we're joined by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Stephan teaches the Kimura as both a submission and a positional system: its ancient origins, key positional variations, and how it functio...
27 Okt 202558min
Mini Ep. 77: Types of Guard
In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the four types of guard: hook, clamp, frame, and hybrid. Every guard in Jiu-Jitsu can be classified into one of these types. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio...
23 Okt 20257min
Ep. 360: The Perfect Training Camp, feat. Josh McKinney
This week, we're joined again by Josh McKinney! In this episode, Josh explains how to structure the perfect Jiu-Jitsu competition camp. Topics include: offense vs. defense days, performance days, inte...
20 Okt 202559min
Mini Ep. 76: Knee Line
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the concept of the knee line: an imaginary line connecting your two knees. When the two points of this line combine with your groin, these three points create a...
16 Okt 202514min
Ep. 359: Old Bastard Closed Guard, feat. Mike Mahaffey & Jesse Walker
This week, we're joined by Mike Mahaffey (Old Bastard BJJ) and Jesse Walker (Rough Hands BJJ)! Mike and Jesse explain the "old bastard" style of closed guard: a way to play the position without relyin...
13 Okt 202552min
Mini Ep. 75: Curse of Knowledge
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the curse of knowledge: a cognitive bias explaining why it's hard for experts to relate to beginners. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FR...
9 Okt 20253min
Ep. 358: Please Tap, feat. Rob Biernacki
In this episode, Rob Biernacki confronts a growing trend of competitors refusing to tap and taking serious injuries at low-level tournaments. Rob argues that reckless "tough-guy" behavior, poor finish...
6 Okt 202552min
Mini Ep 74: Center of Gravity
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss center of gravity: your body's "tipping point" of balance. Your center of gravity is around 56% of the way up your body (around your pelvis) when standing uprig...
2 Okt 20255min
