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
Ep. 316: Content Overload, feat. Jake Luigi
This week we're joined again by Jake Luigi from Less Impressed More Involved and Outlier DB! In this episode, Jake discusses a problem we can all relate to: content overload in BJJ. Jake shares grea...
23 Dec 202456min
Mini Ep. 33: Layers of Strategy
In this week's mini-episode we explain the layers of strategy: every good plan needs a solid foundation and a flexible perimeter. This concept applies to all manner of strategies, both on and off the...
19 Dec 202411min
Ep. 315: Defensive Angles, feat. Priit Mihkelson
This week we're joined again by Defensive BJJ coach and BJJMM fan-favorite guest Priit Mihkelson! In this episode, Priit discusses the importance of angles when defending from inferior positions. Pr...
16 Dec 20241h 4min
