Ep. 320: The Language of Injury, feat. Scott Fritzinger
This week we're joined by Scott Fritzinger! Scott is a BJJ black belt under Dave Camarillo and is the head instructor at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy Reno. In this episode, Scott discusses "the langu...
20 Jan 202552min
Mini Ep. 37: Rotational Control
In this week's mini-episode we explain rotational control, a mental model that helps us better secure positions and complete submissions. Rotational control involves either preventing your opponent f...
16 Jan 20259min
Ep. 319: 4 Pillars of Successful Gyms, feat. Eliot Marshall
This week we're joined again by Eliot Marshall! Eliot is a BJJ black belt, retired UFC fighter, and owner of Easton Training Center in Colorado. In this episode, Eliot explains the 4 elements that e...
13 Jan 20251h 15min
Mini Ep. 36: Waypoints
In this week's mini-episode we explain waypoints, also known as "pitstops." Waypoints are positions of power where you are particularly well-trained, and feel comfortable that you can outgun your opp...
9 Jan 20257min
Ep. 318: Still Not Nice, feat. Beatrice Jin
This week we're joined again by Beatrice Jin! Beatrice is a black belt competitor and coach from Kogaion Academy in Arlington, Virginia. In this episode, we continue our conversation from Beatrice's...
6 Jan 202554min
Mini Ep. 35: Tokui Waza
In this week's mini-episode we explain tokui waza, a concept from Judo and traditional martial arts. Translating roughly to "favorited technique" or "special skill," tokui waza refers to the tendency...
2 Jan 20256min
Ep. 317: Takedown Safety, feat. Max Schneider
This week we're joined by Max Schneider! Max is a BJJ black belt under Justin Flores, as well as a national Judo champion and Olympic alternate, 2x Illinois state wrestling champion, and former D1 wr...
30 Dec 202455min
Mini Ep. 34: Zone of Genius
In this week's mini-episode we explain the so-called "zone of genius:" a concept that encourages us to spend our time in the areas where we're most passionate and talented. This has implications for ...
26 Dec 20248min
