Mini Ep. 85: Certainty Heuristic
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the certainty heuristic: the natural human tendency to prefer answers that offer a simple, easy solution... even if that solution is wrong. Get our Intro to Me...
18 Dec 20257min
Ep. 368: Lazy Wrestling, feat. Thomas & Phillip Barreiro
This week, we're joined by Thomas and Phillip Barreiro! They're both Division 1 wrestlers and multi-time Canadian national champions, plus the operators of Good Mind Grappling: an organization using w...
15 Dec 202556min
Mini Ep. 84: Probabilistic Thinking
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of probabilistic thinking: viewing Jiu-Jitsu as a game of probabilities where your goal is to create (and maintain) the greatest possible chance ...
11 Dec 20257min
Ep. 367: The Weight of Expectations, feat. Jesse Phillips
This week, we're joined by Jesse Phillips! Jesse is a BJJ black belt under Brian Johnson and the head coach at Gentle Giant Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Jesse explores burnout in martial arts and real ...
8 Dec 202558min
Mini Ep. 83: Learning Modalities
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the idea of learning modalities. The old concept of "learning styles" has been debunked; here's what we use instead. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, ...
4 Dec 20256min
BONUS: Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles Analysis, feat. Drew Foster
In this episode of State of the Meta, Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles takes center stage as Drew breaks down ONE Fight Night 38’s generational clash. He explores each legend’s style, career arc, and s...
4 Dec 202534min
Ep. 366: The Gripfighting Scorecard, feat. Chris Round
This week, we're joined by BJJ and Judo black belt, Dr. Chris Round! Chris is the Executive Director at Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs). In this episode, Chris exp...
1 Dec 20251h 1min
Mini Ep. 82: Defend With Purpose
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the importance of defending with purpose: making sure that when you defend, you do so with the intent of advancing position, not just surviving the attack. Get...
27 Nov 20255min
