▶ Epi 374 One thing leads to the next
Don't put your cart before your horse in BJJ. Byron recently tried this and it does not make for great training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 260 That's just another tool in the tool bag Gary Hull
The BjjBrick podcast will be taking a break for a while. Many thanks to the listners! Byron Jabara
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 259 Iron Sharpens Iron But a leather strap will also s
▶ BjjBrick Quick 258 No matter how stressful the situation you find you
▶ BjjBrick Quick 257 If you ask me what belt I am today I’ll tell you t
▶ BjjBrick Quick 256 The art of Jiu-Jitsu is worth more in every way th
▶ BjjBrick Quick 255 The older I get the better I get
▶ BjjBrick Quick 254 The older I get the more I need to watch my diet
▶ BjjBrick Quick 253 The older I get the quicker I reject techniques
▶ BjjBrick Quick 252 The older I get the more I prefer the top game
▶ BjjBrick Quick 251 The older I get the more I care about my teammates
▶ BjjBrick Quick 250 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Teammates
▶ BjjBrick Quick 249 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Stalled re
▶ BjjBrick Quick 248 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- New Inform
▶ BjjBrick Quick 247 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Boredom
▶ BjjBrick Quick 246 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Injury
▶ BjjBrick Quick 245 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Avoid
▶ BjjBrick Quick 244 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Waiti
▶ BjjBrick Quick 243 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Not p
▶ BjjBrick Quick 242 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Avoid
▶ BjjBrick Quick 241 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- The n
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 240 Rolling with the big guys- Tip for the big guys
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 239 Rolling with the big guys- Taking the back from gu
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 238 Rolling with the big guys- Omoplata
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 237 Rolling with the big guys- Takedowns
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 236 Rolling with the big guys- BJJ is odd
▶ BjjBrick Quick 235 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Social
▶ BjjBrick Quick 234 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Focus
▶ BjjBrick Quick 233 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me- Sharpen you mi
▶ BjjBrick Quick 232 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Fitness
▶ BjjBrick Quick 231 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Injuries
▶ BjjBrick Quick 230 Feet to Floor- Self Defense SVG
▶ BjjBrick Quick 229 Feet to Floor- Pull forward or Push back
▶ BjjBrick Quick 228 Feet to Floor- Overlap takedowns
▶ BjjBrick Quick 227 Feet to Floor- Power hand and Control hand
▶ BjjBrick Quick 224 Movie Titles Singing in the Rain
▶ BjjBrick Quick 222 Movie Titles The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
▶ BjjBrick Quick 220 How to get respect on the mat- Surprise your coach
▶ BjjBrick Quick 219 How to get respect on the mat- Push the pace
▶ BjjBrick Quick 218 How to get respect on the mat- After a loss
▶ BjjBrick Quick 217 How to get respect on the mat- Have a Niche
▶ BjjBrick Quick 216 How to get respect on the mat
▶ BjjBrick Quick 215 My 20 years of BJJ- Still having fun
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 214 My 20 years of BJJ- Closest I have been to quittin
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 213 My 20 years of BJJ- Black Belt
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 212 My 20 years of BJJ- Purple and Brown belt
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 211 My 20 years of BJJ- My first 5 years
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 210 Good side and bad side- Escapes on both sides
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 209 Good side and bad side- My least sided move
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 208 Good side and bad side- My most sided move
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 207 Good side and bad side- Most people pass to their
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 206 Good side and bad side- is it okay
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side.... We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 205 The 10,000 Hours is dedication
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 204 The 10,000 Hour Myth vs 10 minute rule
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 203 The 10,000 Hour Myth Vs 10,000 Reps
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 202 The 10,000 Hour Myth not all hours are the same
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 201 The 10,000 Hour Myth
This week we talk about BJJ and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 200 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 199 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 198 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 197 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 196 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 195 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Friends
▶ BjjBrick Quick 194 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Techniques feel go
▶ BjjBrick Quick 193 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Zero violence figh
▶ BjjBrick Quick 192 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Deep pool of knowl
▶ BjjBrick Quick 191 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Hard earned accomp
▶ BjjBrick Quick 190 Coaching Tip Confidence boost when needed
▶ BjjBrick Quick 189 Coaching Tip Extra set of eyes and ideas
▶ BjjBrick Quick 188 Coaching Tip Develop confidence
▶ BjjBrick Quick 187 Coaching Tip Know your athlete's capabilities
▶ BjjBrick Quick 185 Teaching Tip The 19 magic words
▶ BjjBrick Quick 184 Teaching Tip Get excited for someone's progress
▶ BjjBrick Quick 182 Teaching Tip Student to Student
▶ BjjBrick Quick 181 Teaching Tip Care about the student
▶ BjjBrick Quick 180 Pro Tip Use matches to get better
▶ BjjBrick Quick 179 Pro Tip Have a system not just moves
▶ BjjBrick Quick 178 Pro Tip Focus on performance
▶ BjjBrick Quick 175 Advance Tip Be a team member
▶ BjjBrick Quick 174 Advance Tip Strengthen you strengths
▶ BjjBrick Quick 173 Advance Tip Strengthen your weaknesses
▶ BjjBrick Quick 172 Advance Tip Map out your progression
▶ BjjBrick Quick 171 Advance Tip Training with lower belts
▶ BjjBrick Quick 170 Beginner Tip- Be happy when you escape
▶ BjjBrick Quick 169 Beginner Tip- The feeling that BJJ does not work f
▶ BjjBrick Quick 168 Beginner Tip- Why are you so tired
▶ BjjBrick Quick 167 Beginner Tip- Take a break between rounds
▶ BjjBrick Quick 166 Beginner Tip- How to put the breaks on a bad roll
▶ BjjBrick Quick 165 The Deaths of Wilbur and Orville Wright
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 164 The Bike Shop
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 163 A poor prediction
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 162 Wilber Wright has a bully
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 161 The Wright Brothers picking their location
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 160 BJJ Belt comparison Google Trends
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 159 BJJ VS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu VS MMA
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 158 BJJ vs Judo on Google Trends
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 157 BJJ Near Me
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 156 BJJ has not recovered from Covid-19
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 155 Is Pressure a Submission
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 154 Pressure is your ride to your submission
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 153 Pressure Passing for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 152 Rib or Face pressure compressed balloon
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 151 My first real BJJ pressure experience via Renato T
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 150 What part of your BJJ is important to you
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 149 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Data Map
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 148 Jiu-Jitsu copy right trap like Agloe NY
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 147 Do you have a map for your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 146 Are you lost in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 145 Technology in your BJJ gym Video Techniques and To
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 144 Technology in your BJJ gym individual development
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 143 Technology in your BJJ gym Posting Lesson Plans
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 142 Technology in your BJJ gym Log In
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 141 Technology in your BJJ gym Kazushi Sakuraba
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 136 Start from an approximation and proceed with extre
▶ BjjBrick Quick 135 BJJ Christmas spectacular show
▶ BjjBrick Quick 134 As you get better, get nicer
▶ BjjBrick Quick 133 How to tell fake belts from different schools
▶ BjjBrick Quick 132 Lying about your skill level
▶ BjjBrick Quick 130 Behind the scenes of Bjjbrick
▶ BjjBrick Quick 129 Is BJJ Art? Finding your game
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 128 Is BJJ Art? Learning the basics
▶ Save draft Preview Publish Add title BjjBrick Quick 127 Is BJJ art? P
▶ BjjBrick Quick 126 Bjj and Law enforcement a gun in the fight
▶ BjjBrick Quick 125 From rolling partner to teammate, Competing side b
▶ BjjBrick Quick 124 From rolling partner to teammate, Ask someone for
▶ BjjBrick Quick 123 From rolling partner to teammate, People who match
▶ BjjBrick Quick 122 From rolling partner to teammate, Arranging traini
▶ BjjBrick Quick 121 From rolling partner to teammate +-=
▶ BjjBrick Quick 118 Bjj and Running with sore joints
▶ BjjBrick Quick 117 Hyena Encounter and Avoiding the Fight
▶ BjjBrick Quick 116 Giraffe Encounter and Trusting Coach
▶ BjjBrick Quick 115 Safari Elephant Encounter (trying to control your
▶ BjjBrick Quick 113 The Smiles and Hard Work of the Kilimanjaro Porter
▶ BjjBrick Quick 112 Becky's Amazing O2 Saturation
▶ BjjBrick Quick 111 Our Mountain Guide Got Sick (dealing with uncontro
▶ BjjBrick Quick 114 Favorite Food is Ugali (we like what we know)
▶ BjjBrick Quick 109 Being a weak person on Mt Kilimanjaro
▶ BjjBrick Quick 108 Trusting my Kilimanjaro Guide (coach)
▶ BjjBrick Quick 107 Kilimanjaro Looking for a Challenge
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 105 Blue Belt requirement for police Law Enforcement 4
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 102 Lets talk about it Dealing with problem people
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 101 Knee on Belly for Police Law Enforcement 3
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 100 Pain Journal for BJJ & Health
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 99 Off the mat training to upgrade your software
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 98 Off the mat training to up grade your hardware
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 97 What do you bring to your team
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 96 Confidence in a fight Law Enforcement 2
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 95 The negative of trying to copy the best
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 94 The benefits of trying to copy the best
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 90 When you find a good move Look for a better move
▶ BjjBrick Quick 86 The Jiu-Jitsu Tree bottom half
▶ BjjBrick Quick 82 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 10 Persistence
▶ BjjBrick Quick 81 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 9 Sacrafice to Leath
▶ BjjBrick Quick 80 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 8 ABK Always be Knol
▶ BjjBrick Quick 79 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 7 Keep a list
▶ BjjBrick Quick 78 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 6 Sent does not mean
▶ BjjBrick Quick 77 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 5 I Understand
▶ BjjBrick Quick 76 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 4 Be Thorough
▶ BjjBrick Quick 75 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 3 Be on Time
▶ BjjBrick Quick 74 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 2 Sacred Space
▶ BjjBrick Quick 73 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 1 Work to Code
▶ BjjBrick Quick 68 Listen at Point 6 and I am Drunk
▶ BjjBrick Quick 66 Time Off to Wrestle in School
▶ BjjBrick Quick 65 The Gi Nogi Preference Illusion
▶ BjjBrick Quick 64 Not Competing Due to Fear of Injury
▶ BjjBrick Quick 63 Not Wanting to Get Promoted Due to a Tournament
▶ BjjBrick Quick 61 Standing Back Up, Law Enforcement Pt 1
▶ BjjBrick Quick 60 Customer Service, You Are in the Business
▶ BjjBrick Quick 58 Taking a Break in Between Rounds
▶ BjjBrick Quick 55 Where ever you go there you are
▶ BjjBrick Quick 53 Giving Compliments on the mat
▶ BjjBrick Epi 372 Kimura: More Than A Legend
In this Episode of the BjjBrick Podcast we learn about Masahiko Kimura. Otherwise known as Kimura. Kimura changed the history of martial arts and had a fascinating life. I hope you enjoy this episod
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 52 By BJJ does not look like the pros
▶ BjjBrick Quick 50 Submissions from Multiple Positions
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 49 Rashgurad t-shirt nothing sports bra
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 48 Is it rude to ask a black belt to roll
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 46 When a white belt taps a blue belt
▶ BjjBrick Quick 40 keep enthusiasm after years of BJJ
▶ BjjBrick Quick 39 Strength and Conditioning for the Non Competitor
▶ BjjBrick Quick 36 Looking at your BJJ over a year
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 28 My First Day of BJJ (Getting My White Belt)
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 27 First Contact With An Opponent
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 26 Death From The Fork Not The Knife
▶ Epi 371 The Art of War Ch 4 Tactical Disposition
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 25 Create A Fun Training Environment
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 22 Why I Love The Arm In Guillotine
▶ Bjjbrick quick 11 Getting 2x Value out of every roll
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 8 Air Conditioning or Open Windows
▶ Epi 370 The Art Of War Ch 3 Stratagem
This episode we talk about using stratagem in your BJJ. We talk about: What to do in a hemmed in situation Different ways to disrupt someone's plan Stratagem vs Strategy Different forms of Generalship
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▶ Epi 369 The Art of War Chapter 2 Waging War
This episode we talk about The Art of War by Sun Tzu. We cover how BJJ relates to chapter 2 waging war. We talk about the cost and benefits of doing BJJ. We talk about: The art of war chapter to and
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▶ Epi 368 The Art of War Chapter 1 Laying Plans
This episode we talk about The Art of War by Sun Tzu. We cover how BJJ relates to chapter 1 of the art of war. We talk about: The idea of BJJ and human chess Your strategy starts with your training, y
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▶ Epi 367 We Drag Michael Jordan’s 10 Rules for Success Onto the Mat
This episode we learn from the best to help our growth and performance in BJJ. The 10 Rules Keep working hard Ignite the fire Be different Fail your way to success Have high expectations Be positive B
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▶ Epi 366 Why your BJJ is not working
This episode we will help you if your game is not living up to your expectations. We talk about: Having no long term focus Playing the wrong game Playing parts of games that don't fit together No own
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▶ Epi 365 Returning to BJJ After a Break
This episode we talk about getting back on the mats after some time off. I could be an injury or life situation has kept you away. We want to help your return to the mats be smooth. We talk about: St
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▶ Epi 364 We disagree with some popular BJJ ideas
This month we talk about popular ideas in BJJ what at least one of us will disagree with. We talk about: Leg locks are too dangerous Takedowns are not safe for old guys You need to train 3 times a wee
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▶ Epi 363 Conventional Wisdom of BJJ
This week we talk about the conventional wisdom you often hear in BJJ. Here are some things we cover don't chase the next belt don't chase gym wins, there's no substitute for mat time, position befor
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▶ Epi 362 Basics, Fundamentals & Principles of BJJ
This episode we talk about the basics, fundamentals and principles of Jiu-Jitsu. Joe after getting his Brown Belt Jits Fundamentals 5 Basic BJJ Movements Beginners Need To Perfect Jiu Jitsu Principles
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▶ Epi 361 Improve your BJJ with Science
This week episode we will talk about scientifically methods to improve your BJJ. Here are the links we reference Warm upwith “RAMP” Raise, Activate & Mobilise, Potentiatescienceforsport.com/warm-ups/
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▶ Epi 360 Street Smart BJJ
This week we cover a bunch of stuff including BJJ and the streets. We talk about: BJJ for the streets Being aware of your surroundings How BJJ can help you in a fight How BJJ can keep you from fightin
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▶ Epi 359 Alvin Tillman Jr.
This episode we bring you an interview with Alvin Tillman. Alvin is the BTT coach in Sugar Land Tx and a coach of Warriors for Christ BJJ. We talk about: Links: Warriors For Christ BJJ and Fitness Bjj
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▶ Epi 358 Systems and Combinations
This week we talk about some common and simple combinations we have been using in BJJ. Systems are a bit more involved and require a bit more development for your game. If you are not using combinati
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▶ Epi 357 ADCC Competitor Alec Baulding
This week we have an interview with Alec Baulding. Alec is a ADCC East Coast trials winner, and also preforms at a high level in the gi. We talk about: How he can do both gi and no-gi at a high level
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▶ Epi 356 Keith Krikorian
This week we have an interview with Keith Krikorian. Keith is known for having a dynamic game. He shares some great insights into BJJ in this interview. We talk about: Being mentally tough during a m
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▶ Epi 355 The BJJ Belt
This week we talk about BJJ belts and the meaning they have. We share some stories, and offer a bit of advice. We talk about: Joe plays a little guitar Getting our blue belts Giving black belts to pe
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▶ Epi 354 Top Ranked Brown Belt Nick Salles
This week we have rising star Nick Salles. Nick is the number one ranked brown belt in north America. We talk about: His start to BJJ Doing BJJ and going to school full time Deciding to do BJJ full t
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▶ Epi 353 All In BJJ with Daniel Maira
This week we have in interview with one of the top brown belts Daniel Maira. Daniel is training under Marcelo Garcia. Daniel has only been training for about six years. We talk about: The decision to
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▶ Epi 352 Listener Favorite Justin Rader
This week we have listener favorite Justin Rader back on the show for a great conversation. We cover a wide range of topics this interview has something for everyone. We talk about: His Martial Arts
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▶ Epi 351 Off the Mat Lessons in Feedback, Communications, & Driving Fi
This week we relate some off the mat experiences to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gary talks about getting feedback at work and how that can help us be better teammates. Joe shares some behind the scenes examp
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▶ BjjBrick on Zoom #2
Join us for another BjjBrick on Zoom. We are joined by listener Drew. We talk about; Training at home, running, getting people we live with to train, training bjj in small groups.
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▶ Epi 350 Smart Training Jonathan Thomas
This week we bring back a listener favorite Jonathan Thomas. We cover a wide range of topics from off the mat training to developing your own techniques. We had a fun conversation you will enjoy. Che
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▶ Epi 349 We Talk About Blue Belts with Bjj Campaign
This week we have a combined podcast with Bjj Campaign. We have a great discussion about BJJ blue belts and our personal stories. We talk about: What it was like for us a white belts What it was like
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▶ Epi 348 David Aguzzi of Grappling Industries
This week we have an interview with Grappling Industries CEO David Aguzzi. We talk BJJ, tournaments, business, & covid-19. Grappling Industries is the second biggest tournament company for BJJ in the
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▶ BjjBrick on Zoom 1
Join Joe, Byron, and guest Eric as we hang out on zoom and talk about off the mat training, yoga, and chiropractors. Check it out on the normal podcast feed or on youtube. youtu.be/DiGZ8KXQPNU The Bj
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▶ Epi 347 Taking Care of Business
In this episode we bring you Jason Neef of Kicksite. Jason has a great background in helping BJJ schools run effectively as a business. During this time of covid19 Jason offers advice for owners of B
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▶ Epi 346 Off The Mat Training
This week we discuss off the mat training. Sometimes life throws us a curveball and we spend some time off the mats, we need to make the most of this time. We talk about: BJJ and Yoga, check out this
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▶ Epi 345 Defying the Odds Joshua Bacallao
This week we have a interview with competitor, coach, and cancer survivor Joshua Bacallao. This interview was recorded 3-12-2020. We talk about: His start to marital arts BJJ in Kirkland Washington
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▶ BJJ canceled due to Covid-19
In this short podcast I want to share some thoughts about not training BJJ due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). I give my thought to students, teammates and coaches. In this time we need to be safe and supp
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▶ Epi 344 Veteran Police Officer Richard Holt
This week veteran police officer and defensive tactics instructor Richard Holt talks with us about training BJJ and being a police officer. We talk about: Being a police officer for 25 years (since 1
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▶ Epi 343 UFC Veteran Karo Parisyan
This week we have one of our favorite grapplers and UFC veteran Karo Parisyan. We talk about: His start with martial arts in Judo Training with Gokor His early UFC career Competing as a kid i
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▶ Epi 342 BJJ in Nicaragua with Wayne Tingle
This week we have Wayne Tingle on the show. Wayne is in Nicaragua working to help kids with his organization Enrich Missions. Wayne is also encouraging the kids to do Jiu-Jitsu for the many benefits i
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▶ Epi 341 Takedowns & BJJ
This week we talk about takedowns and BJJ. This was inspired by Bjj By the Month for February.bjjbrick.com/bjj-by-the-month-february/ We talk about: Why it is important to change levels Self defense
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▶ Epi 339 Welcome Back Adaptive Athlete Jess Munter
This week we bring back our friend Jess Munter. During her birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury leaving her unable to use her left arm. You can check out our past interview with Jess herebjjbr
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▶ Epi 338 Gustavo Dantas & Jiu-Jitsu Tribe
This week our friend Gustavo Dantas returns to the show to share some amazing stories and talk about the great work he is doing with The Jiu-Jitsu Tribe. We talk about: Helping to starting The Jiu-Ji
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▶ Epi 337 The Submission Guard
This week we talk about having a guard that is designed to submit your opponent. We have been working on our submission guards for a month now as part of the Bjj By The Month program. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 336 Derrick Fury Director of Lion Killer
This week we have an interview with the director of the latest BJJ movie Lion Killer. We talk about: People dealing with trauma The BJJ displayed in the movie Making an independent film Working with
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▶ Epi 335 Averi Clements from Jiu-Jitsu Times
Posted onJanuary 10, 2020bybyronjabara This week we have an interview with Jiu-Jitsu Times managing editor Averi Clements. We talk about: Writing articles for Jiu-Jitsu Times Moving to Australia Her
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▶ Epi 334 Judo Olympic Bronze Medalist Marti Malloy
Marti Malloy This week we have an interview with Marti Malloy. We talk about: Her start in Judo as a kid Doing tournaments as a kid Becoming a well rounded Judo player Her olympic experience Mental p
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▶ Epi 333 Bounce Back After An Injury
This week we have a topic episode about recovering from an injury. We cover multiple articles from a variety of sports to help get you back on the mat better and faster. We talk about: Doing physical
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▶ Epi 332 Maine Miller From Grappling Rewind Looks Back At 2019
Maine Miller is a purple belt in BJJ and host the Grappling Rewind Podcast. Grappling Rewind is a podcast that focuses on covering competitive Jiu-Jitsu from week to week. This episode Maine does a re
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▶ Epi 331 The Mighty Dames Torrie O’neil
This week we have an interview with Torrie O’neil founder of The Mighty Dames. The Mighty Dames is a community of women grapplers classified as heavy weight (over 160lbs) We talk about: Her start wit
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▶ Epi 330 Training For Different Situations
This week we talk about different training situations you might find yourself in and how to get the most of them. Training while injured Training for a tournament Getting the most out of a tight sched
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▶ Epi 329 Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
This week we have 11 time BJJ World Champion Buchecha on the show. We cover a wide range of topics from struggling with competitions as a kid to gi and no-gi training. We talk about: Training in seas
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▶ Epi 328 Thank You BJJ
BJJ has been so great to us over the years. This special Thanksgiving episode we highlight some of the things we are grateful for about BJJ. Links: BjjBrick Shop Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jits
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▶ Epi 327 David Aguzzi From Grappling Industries
This week we have an interview with David Aguzzi founder of Grappling Industries the fastest growing BJJ competition. Grappling Industries has a round robin format that gets competitors lots of match
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▶ Epi 326 Martial Artist and Actor Rich Ting
This week we have an interview with Martial Artist and Actor Rich Ting. You have seen Rich in Cinemax’s Warrior and Lone Survivor. Rich is also going to be in the fourth season of The Man In The High
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▶ Epi 325 Trim The Fat From Your BJJ
This week we talk about making changes to your game to make it lean and mean. We talk about: What is considered fat in BJJ Times we have cut things out of our game How to identify fat in your game
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▶ Epi 324 ADCC Fan Favorite Lachlan Giles
This week we have an interview with ADCC standout Lachlan Giles. Lachlan is coming off an amazing absolute bronze medal performance at adcc 2019. He had submissions over Kaynan Duarte, Patrick Guadio
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▶ Epi 323 Coach and Competitor Amal Easton
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Amal Easton. Amal is the rare person that has both been able to compete at a high level and produce high level competitors of BJJ and MMA. We talk a
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▶ Epi 322 Alan Shebaro We Defy Foundation
This week we have an interview with the Vice President ofWe Defy FoundationAlan Shebaro. Alan is a 4th degree Black Belt under ProfessorChris Haueter. We talk about: His start to BJJ and martial arts
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▶ Epi 321 Grappling Legend Gokor Chivichyan
This week we have grappling legend Gokor Chivichyan. Gokor has achieved gold at the international level at BJJ, Judo, MMA, and Sambo. He has coached Ronda Rousey, Karo Parisyan,Neil Melanson, and man
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▶ Epi 320 BJJ Travel Guide
This week we offer many tips and advice about training BJJ while you travel. We share many stories and experiences from our time on the road. Byron got a chance to train BJJ in Iceland this summer at
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▶ Day Two ADCC 2019 (our thoughts)
This is our second part of ADCC 2019 coverage. And you guessed it part two covers day two. Meeting Marcelo Garcia at ADCC 2019 We talk about: The women's division Who won gold in each weight class Th
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▶ Day One ADCC 2019 (our thoughts)
The is a special podcast that covers ADCC 2019. We have a unique perspective on this show because we have Becky Jabara join the show. We talk about: Some of the different rules and points for ADCC So
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▶ Epi 319 Alia Garcia-Valadez
Alia is a 39 year old blue belt and an active competitor. She started doing kickboxing and eventually started doing BJJ. She is also a teammate of our very own Joe Thomas. Alia getting Silver at mast
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▶ Epi 318 An Amazing Journey with Stephan Kesting
We talk about: His start with martial arts His first experiences with grappling Starting Grapplearts.com Getting a life saving kidney transplant from his brother Doing his 1000 mile canoe expedition
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▶ Epi 317 Living the Dream Nick Unander
This is our second interview with Black Belt Nick Unander. You will find Nick training and teaching in Paralimni Cyprus. Nick had a recent health scare and he updates us on his story and shares much
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▶ Epi 316 Top Level Competitor Dante Leon
This week we have an interview with Dante Leon. We cover everything from getting ready for ADCC to tips for the listeners. We talk about: Training both gi and no-gi Training with specific rules in mi
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▶ Epi 315 One Month of Training in One Day
This week we hope to help you accelerate your BJJ training. Every now and then you have a day on the mat that produces great growth. We talk about days we have had like this and help you to create mo
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▶ Epi 314 Atos Black Belt Nikki Sullivan
This week we have an interview with Atos Black Belt Nikki Sullivan. Nikki has a wealth of information and her down to earth style is great to hear in the interview. We talk about: Writing for Belt 2
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▶ Epi 313 Masters 7 Purple Belt Dave Brown
This week we have in interview with 61 year old purple belt Dave Brown. Dave has had several live changing results from BJJ. This interview Dave shares his story of weight loss and success on the comp
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▶ Epi 312 Learning While Rolling
In this episode we talk about one of the most important things to learning BJJ efficiently. You need to be learning while you roll. We share a bunch of tips for a variety of situations. We talk about
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▶ Epi 311 How Training BJJ Saved Josh Myers
This week we have an interview with Josh Myers. Josh credits BJJ with being a part of surviving cancer. We talk about: His start to BJJ Getting a cut inside his mouth from hard training Getting diagno
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▶ Epi 310 Three X No-Gi Black Belt World Champion Pati Fontes
This week we have an interview with Patricia Fontes. Patricia is a IBJJF black belt No-Gi World Champion in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Her interview covers a wide range of topics. We talk about: Her start
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▶ Epi 309 No-Gi Star Ashley Williams
This week we bring you an interview with one of Europe’s top competitors Ashley Williams. We talk about: His move to the Submission Only format Fighting inPolarisand the 3 round system Training for s
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▶ Epi 308 Believe & Achieve Adam Wheeler
This week we bring you an interview with Olympic Greco Roman medalists and BJJ black belt Adam Wheeler. Adam has a new book that shares much of his story. Adam’s book isBelieve and Achieve: Overcoming
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▶ Epi 307 The BJJ Journey (Gary Gets His Black Belt)
This episode was only the second time we have been able to record with all three of us together. It is coming at the back end of the BjjBrick Camp. The big news coming out of the camp is that Gary Hu
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▶ Epi 306 Listener Favorite Matt Thornton
This week we have an interview with Matt Thornton. We cover topics from running a successful gym to proven training methods that get results. We talk about: Matt’s background in martial arts Leading B
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▶ Epi 305 When to take some time off
We talk about: Getting injured Talking to your coach for advice Getting bored with BJJ Doing BJJ at a slower pace Using open mats as a bridge to keep some BJJ Staying connect to the community What ar
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▶ Epi 304 High Percentage Martial Arts with Louis Martin
We talk about: His start in martial arts and BJJ His background in statistics Watching 100 white belt matches Tips for white belt and blue belts that do tournaments When you should not go for a submi
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▶ Epi 303 Why Are You Not Getting Submissions?
This episode we give you advice about what you can do to get more submission. We talk about: Lacking focus in your training and during rolling Positional sparring Going deep in particular systems and
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▶ Epi 302 Marisa Messer-Belenchia
This week we have an interview with brown belt Marisa Messer-Belenchia. We talk about: Trying to do wrestling as a kid An odd start to BJJ How her game is changing Training both gi and nogi Dealing wi
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▶ Epi 301 Craig Diamond from Diamond MMA
This week we have an interview with Craig Diamond. Craig is the CEO of Diamond MMA. This interview covers a wide range of topics from developing a cup for fighters and grapplers to Craig’s BJJ game.
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▶ Epi 300 Miles Lukas
Epi 300 Miles Lukas Posted onApril 30, 2019 We talk about: Starting jiu-jitsu in the late 90’s Celebrating small milestones during BJJ Tips for rolling with bigger people Strengthening your joints D
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▶ Epi 299 Your BJJ Coach
This week we talk about your BJJ coach. This is probably the most important relationship in most of our jiu-jitsu journeys. We talk about: The business relationship with your coach The personal relati
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▶ Epi 298 Finding Your Way In Jiu-Jitsu With Emily Kwok
This week we are excited to have Emily Kwok back on the BjjBrick Podcast. This interview by Joe covers a wide range of topics that are useful to all grapplers. We talk about: Her background in BJJ He
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▶ Epi 297 24 Hours of BJJ With Damian Obi’ Todd
We talk about: Doing a 24 hour marathon of BJJ Dealing with injuries and making changes to his game Raising money for suicide prevention The process of rolling for 24 hours His plans to raise money f
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▶ Epi 296 Bruce Lee's Daughter Shannon Lee Talks About Warrior
We talk about: The new tv show Warrior The history of Bruce Lee writing the treatment for Warrior The Chinatown Tong wars The Bruce Lee Foundation Teaching kids a growth mindset Links: The Warrior Th
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▶ Epi 295 2019 ADCC Competitor Amanda Leve
This week we have an interview with brown belt Amanda Leve. Amanda recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the +60kg division. This is a great opportunity to learn about Amanda before she competes
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▶ Epi 294 Am I Getting Any Better?
This is a feeling we all have at some time in BJJ. We do our best to tackle this question and give you some advice to keep your growth at a level you are happy with. We talk about: Times we have not g
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▶ Epi 293 East Coast Trials Winner Alec Baulding
This week we have an interview with black belt Alec Baulding. Alec is the 88kg ADCC east coast trials winner. You will find Alec training at Valhalla Jiu Jitsu in Göteborg, Sweden. We talk about: Trai
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▶ Epi 292 John Combs
This week we have an interview with Amal Easton black belt John Combs. John is the 77kg ADCC west coast trials winner. We talk about: His start with wrestling His early jiu-jitsu How he studies jiu-ji
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▶ Epi 291 Mason Fowler
This week we have an interview with brown belt Mason Fowler. Mason has recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the 99 Kg division. We talk about: His start to Jiu-Jitsu The decision to do BJJ full
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▶ Epi 290 Top Game
We talk about: Why play top game? Advantages of top game The types of top games we like to play Passing guard Passing half guard Keeping top position Getting more pressure Quote of the week: “Remembe
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▶ Epi 289 Chuck Rylant
This week we have an interview with author Chuck Rylant. Chuck has written many books including two about BJJ. His newest book is Success- The Path to Personal Fulfillment Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ Epi 288 Maria Malyjasiak
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Maria Malyjasiak. You will find Maria training atAbmar Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu Academyin Vienna Virginia. We talk about: Her start to martial arts Changing
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▶ Epi 287 Jake Mackenzie
This week we have an interview with black belt Jake Mackenzie. Jake is a under Roberto Cyborg Abreu. Jake shares lots of stories about his early travels to Brazil, and developing his favorite gua
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▶ Epi 286 How To Be A Great BJJ Student
This week we talk being a great BJJ student. What can you do to accelerate your learning and help your team? We discuss many ideas that can help. Be ready for a great class Know how you add value to t
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▶ Epi 285 Olympic Medalist Adam Wheeler
This week we have an interview with Olympic bronze medalist greco roman wrestler Adam Wheeler. This interview covers a wide range of topics from BJJ competitions to his off the mat career in public se
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▶ Epi 284 Eliot Kelly Coaching and Competing
This week we have an interview with Eliot Kelly. Eliot is a top ranked grappler and excellent coach. This interview covers a wide range of topics from his accelerated development on the mat to helping
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▶ Epi 283 BJJ Black Belt Adem Redzovic
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Adem Redzovic. Adem is not only an amazing black belt but also a great instructor. You will find Adem training in Chicago. We talk about: Where focus
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▶ Epi 282 BJJ Big and Small
This week we talk about the size differences in grapplers. Are you a large person training with smaller grapplers? we have some advice for you to get the most of your mat time. Are you on the smaller
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▶ Epi 281 Eliot Marshall and The Gospel of Fire
This week we have an interview with former pro MMA fighter and black belt jiu-jitsu competitor Eliot Marshall. Eliot was the first american to win titles at IBJJF Pan American tournaments at the blue,
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▶ Epi 280 Finding Balance On and Off the Mat With Jared Dopp
This week we have an interview with Jared Dopp. Jared is a top american competitor and PhD student. This interview covers a wide range of topics from performance tips to the e coli virus. We talk abou
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▶ Epi 279 Interview With Clark Gracie
This week we have an interview with black belt and competitor Clark Gracie. We talk about: Growing up a Gracie and doing jiu-jitsu Kids doing BJJ Running a jiu-jitsu school and traveling Kicksite soft
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▶ Epi 278 Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life with Paul Kindzia
This week we have an interview with author Paul Kindzia. During the interview we cover many on and off the mat lessons Jiu-Jitsu brings to us. Paul also talks about his book Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Li
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▶ Epi 277 Defense and Offense
This episode we answer listener questions about offense and defense. We talk about: Changing the way we roll based on the belt rank we are rolling with Changing the way we roll based on the person we
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▶ Epi 276 Tracking Your Training With Jason Elliott
This week we have an interview with Jason Elliott from the Marune app. Marune is a great way to track your training in BJJ. We cover many training topics including improving your top game and measurin
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▶ Epi 275 Black Belt Gina Franssen
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Gina Franssen. You can find Gina running her own BJJ school X2 Fitness inMinneapolis, Minnesota. We talk about: Her reason for starting BJJ after an
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▶ Epi 274 Black Belt Karen Antunes
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Karen Antunes. This interview covers a wide range of topics from competing at the black belt level to maintaining a busy off the mat life. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 273 Kimberly Kaye From Jiu-Jitsu Times
This episode we have an interview with Kimberly Kaye. Kimberly currently a blue belt and an author for Jiu-Jitsu Times. She also has a rare disease called CIPO. You will find her training at NOLA MMA
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▶ Epi 272 Grow Your Local Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing all over the world for many reasons. We want to make sure the Jiu-Jitsu at your school and local community is growing to the best of its ability. This episode is aimed t
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▶ Epi 271 Black Belt Competitor and Coach Fabiana Borges
This week we have an interview with Fabiana Borges. You will find Fabiana sharing her 20 years of grappling experience atGracie Barra San Antonio Texas. We talk about: Her competition history How she
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▶ Epi 270 How BJJ and A Good Friend Saved Evan Robinson
This week we have an interview with Evan Robinson. Evan credits his friendJoe Vanbrackle and Jiu-Jitsu as playing a major role in turning his life around. You will find this interview to be extremely
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▶ Epi 269 Sports Nutrition with Katie Elliott
This week we have Katie Elliott. Katie is a registered dietitian with a specialty in sports nutrition. We cover a wide range of topics designed to help you perform better on the mat. We talk about: Ol
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▶ Epi 268 BjjBrick Extra Jeff Westfall
This episode we have an interview with Jeff Westfall. We talk about: His start in martial arts Early Jiu-Jitsu in the USA The Martial Brain Podcast The concept of thinking outside of the box The power
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▶ Epi 267 Joel Bouhey Talks Falcon Guard and Reverse Triangle
This week we have an interview with Luis Heredia Black Belt Joel Bouhey. You will find Joel training and teaching his innovative style in Maui. We talk about: Training BJJ in Oregan and Hawaii Making
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▶ Epi 266 Blue Belts :)
This week we talk about blue belts. Getting a blue belt is an important step in your jiu-jitsu life. You will not forget the day you got the blue belt. It is often the first major mile stone in BJJ. T
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▶ Epi 265 Alliance Founder Romero Jacare Cavalcanti
This week we have Romero Jacare Cavalcanti. Jacare is well known in the Jiu-Jitsu community for being the founder of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team. Alliance is thought of as being the most successful BJ
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▶ Epi 264 Top MMA Grappling Coach Neil Melanson
This week we have an interview with Neil Melanson. Neal is one of the top MMA coaches in the world working with fighters such asChael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, and Randy Couture. He has made a recent mov
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▶ Epi 263 BjjBrick Extra Tim Credeur
This episode we have Tim Credeur.Tim is an American Mixed Martial Artist, UFC veteran, and 3rd Degree Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He also has the distinction of being the first BJJ Black B
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▶ Epi 262 Jay Hieron Talks MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and Stunt Work
This Week we have an interview with Jay Hieron. Jay is a former World Champion Welterweight Professional Mixed Martial Artist. Jay alsostars alongside Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 2 We talk abou
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▶ Epi 261 BJJ White Belts :)
This week we are giving advice to white belts. It is a great conversation to help anyone enjoy the white belt journey. We talk about: Getting a white belt can be difficult Gaining confidence with BJJ
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▶ Epi 260 The Rooster Weight Kimura Machine Marcelo Cohen
This week we have an interview with Bjj Black Belt Marcelo Cohen. We talk about: The history of The Armory and the changes it has made Running a BJJ gym Teaching BJJ and MMA in the same gym Learning f
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▶ Epi 259 Life on and off the mat with John Will
This week on the podcast we have listener favorite John Will. John shares his many years of experience and talks about many topics from class structure to embracing the difficulty of BJJ. We talk abou
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▶ Epi 258 The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil With Robert Drysdale
This week we have an interview with Robert Drysdale. Not only is Robert one of the best grapplers in the world, he is also working on a documentary about the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This inter
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▶ Epi 257 Fernando Halfeld BjjBrick Extra
This episode of BJJ Brick Extra we have BTT Black belt Fernando Halfeld. Professor Halfeld is from Brazil and has been training jiu jitsu 17 years. While he has won multiple medals at IBJJF tournament
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▶ Epi 256 Mistakes we have made in BJJ
We have all made mistakes on and off the mat. We share some of ours so you can possibly learn from our mistakes. We talk about: Training but doing activities but not actually accomplishing anything Wh
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▶ Epi 255 Mitch Hall From Westside MMA
This Week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Mitch Hall. Mitch received his black belt in January 2018 from Roli Delgado. We cover a wide range of topics from changing schools to coaching studen
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▶ Epi 254 Lt. Tyson Kilbey- BJJ, Law Enforcement, and Firearms
This week we have an interview with Tyson Kilbey. Tyson is a 19 year veteran of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Kansas. He is also a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and Firearms instructor. This is a grea
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▶ Epi 253 Interview with Rafael Lovato Sr.
This week we have an interview with Rafael Lovato Sr. We talk about everything from martial arts to pipe organs. We talk about: Having a rough upbringing that should have ended him up in prison or dea
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▶ Epi 252 BjjBrick Extra Fight to Win CEO Seth Daniels
This episode we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Seth Daniels. Seth is the CEO of Fight to Win Pro. This interview covers a wide range of topics from training advice to stories from running Fight
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▶ Epi 251 The Growth of the Adaptive Athlete Community with Brian Freem
We are really happy to bring BJJ purple belt Brian Freeman for another interview.Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord injury with Brown-Sequard syndrome. He is from Rockingham, North Carolina
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▶ Epi 250 Live Tim Sledd and Roli Delgado Recording at The BjjBrick Sum
This weekend was the BjjBrick Summer Camp at Fox Fitness. This episode is the first time the entire BjjBrick crew is together for a recording. We are also joined by Tim Sledd and Roli Delgado. [captio
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▶ Epi 249 Black Belt Kristina Barlaan
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a black belt underCaio Terra. This interview covers a wide range of topics from her first tournament to off the mat cha
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▶ Epi 248 The Grappling Referee David Karchmer
This week we have a conversation with the grappling referee David Karchmer. David has been a BJJ Black Belt since 2012. He has officiated over 3,500 gi and no-gi matches for multiple organizations. We
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▶ Epi 247 The Performance Equation with Jonathan Thomas
This week we talk with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas about the elements of performance. You will find Jonathan training and teaching at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu inGothenburgSweden. We talk about: His early
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▶ Epi 246 Jake Fox, Tim Sledd & Roli Delgado BjjBrick Extra
This episode we have interviews with Jake Fox, Tim Sledd, and Roli Delgado. This is a great preview of the first BjjBrick Event. The event will be June 22, 23, 24 in Wichita Kansas at Fox Fitness. We
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▶ Epi 245 Big Vs Small BJJ
This week we discuss the issues that come up when training with people that have a significant size difference. If you are getting crushed by big people, we have some tips for you. Are you one of the
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▶ Epi 244 Iron Axe Event Fabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick
This week we have an interview withFabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick. Steve and Fabio are running the Twin Cities Invitational. It is an event that benefits the We Defy Foundation and Mission 22. Th
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▶ Epi 243 Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai
This week we have an interview with Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai. Moku is a active competitor and he is happy to cover a wide range of topics from off the mat life to training to c
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▶ Epi 242 BJJ Strength With Laurence Griffiths
This week we have an interview with Black Belt Laurence Griffiths. Laurence is a guy who looks at the fitness research and applies the information to helping you perform better on the mats. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 241 3rd Degree Black Belt Diego Gamonal
This episode we have an interview with 3rd degree black belt Diego Gamonal. Diego trains under Professor Ricardo Marques. You will find him training and teaching in San Antonio Texas. We talk about: H
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▶ Epi 240 Playing a Tight or Loose BJJ Game
Do you play a tight BJJ game that limits your opponent, or do you play a loose game that involves many different elements. We talk about: Define tight and loose games What do we tend to play Who shoul
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▶ Epi 239 Can BJJ Cause a Stroke?
This week we have an interview with Chris Martin. Chris has a story of training BJJ and unknowingly receiving damage to his neck. This damage would later result in a stroke. This interview helps creat
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▶ Epi 238 Roy Harris The Jiu Jitsu Answer Man
This week we bring you an interview with Roy Harris. Roy has been training martial arts since 1981. He brings a wealth of BJJ knowledge and wonderful explanations to this interview. We cover topics fr
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▶ Epi 237 Black Belt Livia Gluchowska
This week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Livia Gluchowska. Livia is a black beltunder Lachlan Giles and Thiago Stefanutti. We talk about a variety of topics including training for bjj a
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▶ Epi 236 Train Smart with Brandon Mullins
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Brandon Mullins. This is a great interview and Brandon shares tons of training ideas and tips. [caption id=attachment_5439 align=alignright width
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▶ Epi 235 Off the mat training to keep you on the mat with Sam Spiegelm
This is an episode of BjjBrick Extra! Joe has an outstanding interview with Sam Spiegelman. Samhas written a bunch of great articles onBreaking Muscle. We talk about: His start to BJJ after college Tr
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▶ Epi 234 Good to know vs Need to know
Some stuff in BJJ you need to know, while other things fit into the good to know category. This week we have a fun and informative discussion about how things fit into these categories. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 233 40 Plus BJJ Stephen Whittier
This week we have an interview with third degree black belt Stephen Whittier. Stephen is well known for his website 40 Plus BJJ, he is dictated toward helping people stay or get on the mat as they get
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▶ Epi 232 Coach of Australia's BJJ Talent Hotspot Lachlan Giles
This week we have an interview with Australian Black Belt competitor Lachlan Giles. We have a great conversation and learn about some of his training methods that set him and his team Absolute MMA apa
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▶ Epi 231 The Eternal Cup Series Pro Jiu-Jitsu Tour
This week we have an interview withMichael Hunter. Michael has started a new BJJ series called The Eternal Cup Series Pro Jiu Jitsu Tour. This tournament will give substantial cash prizes to the win
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▶ Epi 230 Chokes- Head and Arm, Triangle, and Loop
This is our second BjjBrick Extra episode. This week we look at a few techniques highlighted by some of Joe's teammates. Jose Lopez Why he puts so much value in helping newer students The head and arm
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▶ Epi 229 BJJ Under Pressure
This week we discuss pressure and Brazilian Jiu-Jitus. We have all been crushed and would also like to add more pressure to our games. This week we hope to help. We talk about: How to survive pressure
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▶ Epi 228 Teaching and Competing with Miriam Cardoso
This week we have an interview with 3 stripe bjj black belt Miriam Cardoso. Miriam is training with Team Elite inRedmond, Washington. We talk about: Competing as a kid Why she likes to compete against
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▶ Epi 227 Interview with Black Belt Competitor Dante Leon
This week we bring you an interview with 22 year old BJJ black belt competitor Dante Leon. Dante has shown his skill on the mats as a color belt winning many big tournaments, now he has his eyes set o
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▶ Epi 226 Tim Sledd Applies Pressure and Enjoys the Process
We are happy to have one of our listener favorites return to the podcast. Tim Sledd is always a wealth of information when it comes to all things BJJ. [caption id=attachment_5255 align=alignright
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▶ Epi 225 Road Warriors Ryan and Zach Gehl
This week we have an interview with Ryan and Zach Gehl. Zach is a blue belt training out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with a long list of competition accomplishments. To follow Zach or learn mor
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▶ Epi 224 Stop Forgetting Jiu-Jitsu Moves
This week we give you some tips and advice to help you remember the BJJ techniques you learn. We talk about: Taking notes about BJJ Using apps to take notes Tips for remembering stuff from a seminar U
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▶ Epi 223 Burning Up the Mats With Richard Byrne and KASAI
This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have Richard Byrne. Richard is a 56 year old Black Belt and life long banker. Recently he started the professional grappling event KASAI, this event featured many
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▶ Epi 222 Jiu Jitsu in Trinidad & Tobago with Rondel Benjamin
This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have BJJ Brown Belt Rondel Benjamin from Trinidad and Tobago. We cover a fun variety of topics including BJJ, stick fighting, free diving and much more. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 221 Learning Jiu-Jitsu with Kit Dale
This week we have an interview with Kit Dale. We cover a wide range of topics from how he got his Black Belt in 4 years to his acting career. We talk about: Starting BJJ in 2008 His early competition
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▶ Epi 220 Adaptive Athlete Jess Munter Will Inspire You
This week we have a great interview with adaptive athlete Jess Munter. During birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury, as a result of this injury she is unable to use her left arm. Growing up Jes
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▶ Epi 219 How Deep is Your Jiu-Jitsu Pool???
This week on the podcast we talk about a way to evaluate your game. Your collection of techniques fall at different skill levels. We look at these five different levels and give advice or depending on
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▶ Epi 218 World and ADCC Champion Braulio Estima
This week we have BJJ legend Braulio Estima as our guest on the podcast. We talk about training, competing, and the Grappler's Escape cruise you can catch him on April 29-May 6, 2018. We talk about: H
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▶ Epi 217 Australia's Rising Grappling Star Craig Jones
Craig Jones shocked his opponents and the world with his performance at ADCC this year and we are excited to have him this week on The BjjBrick Podcast. We talk about: His start with BJJ Why some stud
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▶ Epi 216 BJJ in Cyprus with Black Belt Nick Unander
This week we have an interview with Nick Unander. Nick is a friend and former of Joe. Nick has been training martial arts since 1986.You can find Nick teaching and training BJJ in the island paradise
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▶ Epi 215 The Big Lepointski (Submission only and Points)
We talk about:This episode we talk about the different formats of competition. We give thoughts and advice for submission only matches and matches in the points system. This is a fun episode with advi
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▶ Epi 214 World Champ Gezary Matuda is Cruising With Grappler's Escape
This week we have two interviews!!! The first interview is with multi time world champion Gezary Matuda. The second interview is with Kathryn from Grappler's Escape. For BJJ fans all over the world Gr
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▶ Epi 213 World Famous Competitor and Coach Ricardo Almeida
This week we bring you an interview with Ricardo Almeida. Ricardo is a UFC veteran and 4th degree black belt under Renzo Gracie. He also currently coaches several UFC fighters including Frankie Edgar
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▶ Epi 212 Jeff Monson is Always Getting Better and Helping Others
This week we bring you an interview with Jeff Monson. Jeff has been a member of ATT since the start of it and had over 80 professional MMA fights. Along side of his MMA career Jeff was known for takin
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▶ Epi 211 Autopsy of the Unconscious Grappler
This week we help you determine what went wrong with your game that resulted in getting tapped out (or choked unconscious). How can you learn from getting tapped out? and how to break down the trouble
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▶ Epi 210 Renowned Coach and Competitor Andre Tim Monteiro
It is a honor to bring back BJJ black belt Andre Tim Monteiro. Andre is known for having a vast knowledge of the game, a killer half guard, and a overall nice guy. We talk about: His team A-Force BJ
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▶ Epi 209 Karel Silver Fox Pravec
This week we have an interview with Karel Silver Fox Pravec. Karel is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Renzo Gracie. We talk about: Dealing with younger and stronger opponents Train
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▶ Epi 208 Norwegian BJJ Black Belt Espen Mathiesen
This week we have an interview with one of Europe's top competitors Espen Mathiesen. In this interview Espen shares many training tips he has developed training in Norway. We talk about: What is like
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▶ Epi 207 Rising BJJ & MMA Star Crystal Demopoulos Lil Monster
This week we interview BJJ purple belt Crystal Venessa Little Monster Demopoulos. We talk about: How she found the world of martial arts Her competitive pole dancing career What BJJ and pole dancing
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▶ Epi 206 Turning your Jiu-Jisu into an Art
Is Brazilian Jiu-JItsu an art? This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we discuss if BJJ is an art. How can you add an element of art to your game? Is your game a paint by numbers style of jiu-jitsu or are
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▶ Epi 205 Chelsah' Lyons Training Tips and Amazing Stories
Chelsah' is a brown belt under Rob Ables at Marcelo Garcia of Dallas. She shares some amazing stories in this interview. She also enjoys competing as much as she can and balancing her busy schedule. W
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▶ Epi 204 BJJ and Weight Loss With Weston Roberts
Weston is 18 years old, he has lost 100lbs and it is fair to say BJJ has changed his life. He has been training for around three years in Jasper Alabama. We talk about: Starting BJJ at 280 lbs and get
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▶ Epi 203 Mike Bidwell From BJJ After 40
This week we have Mike Bidwell from BJJ after 40. We cover a huge range of topics in this show. We talk about: Mike's start to martial arts His early days of BJJ and MMA The value of competing Spendin
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▶ Epi 202 Things BJJ Can Learn From MMA and Vice Versa
We can learn lessons from anywhere and find ways to bring these lessons to BJJ. An easy cross over is MMA. This episode we will be applying MMA ideas to BJJ and BJJ ideas to MMA. BJJ learn from MMA At
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▶ Epi 201 Eddie Fyvie 1st Rickson Gracie Cup
This week we talk to Ricardo Almeida black belt Eddie Fyvie. Eddie is organizing an innovative tournament called the Rickson Gracie Cup. This tournament will feature both BJJ, self-defense, and a semi
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▶ Epi 200 Kids BJJ Revolution Korbett Miller
We are proud to reach episode 200. We could have not made it without great listeners and guests. At this landmark episode we are thrilled to bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Korbett Miller.
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▶ Epi 199 Venla & Hanna- Juggling Busy Lives and High Performance on th
Hanna and Venla are BJJ black belts currently in Sweden from Finland. They are both active competitors with busy schedules. Hanna is in med school, and Venla is a school teacher. Venla won worlds as a
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▶ Epi 198 Better BJJ Habits For Better BJJ
Your Habits on and off the mat can have a huge and lasting effect on your performance in BJJ. This episode we discuss some habits you might consider to help yourself become a better grappler. We talk
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▶ Epi 197 Travis Conley- BJJ, Sambo, & Unnecessary Roughness
This week we have an interview with Travis Conley. Travis is very active competitor from Kansas City and has a BJJ black belt under Rentao Tavares. We talk about: Wrestling in high school Doing pro wr
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▶ Epi 196 Nathan Orchard Talks Grappling Systems, Creativity, Competiti
Nathan Orchard is a Tenth Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo. You will find Nathan training in his gym in Portland Oregon. Nathan Orchard talks about: Wrestling as a kid Doing MMA when he was 16 year
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▶ Epi 195 SBG Black Belt Leah Taylor
Leah Taylor is a BJJ black belt under Matt Thornton and Travis Davison training at Straight Blast Gym of Montana. Leah is a competitor and coach, she recently took bronze at her weight class at worlds
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▶ Epi 194 Steve Maxwell Talks About Fitness, BJJ at 64, Diet, and More
This week we bring you an interview with one of the top fitness coaches in the world and Durty Dozen BJJ Black Belt Steve Maxwell. We talk about: His start to fitness How Olympic lifts slowed his at