Time to open up the listener mail bag once more!
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In this episode we discuss:
How realistic are gi techniques on street clothing?
What ratio should a beginner have for time spent on basic techniques vs advanced techniques?
We discuss who would win a hypothetical grappling match between Khabib and Nate Diaz
What is Sambo?
Have you seen Vladimir Putin shirtless on a horse?
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In this episode we discuss:
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s last fight
Issues rolling as a big man
What to do when you have a falling out with your gym
Are online training videos beneficial
The Gracies and Jiu Jitsu were well known in Brazil through most of the 20th century. However, it took someone with exceptional drive, foresight, and charisma to introduce the rest of the world to an obscure, yet effective martial art. This episode is about Rorion Gracie. Besides being a red belt, he is cofounder of the UFC and responsible for bringing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to a mainstream audience.
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Enjoy this last Quarantine episode because next we’re back to our old format! This week we discuss:
Being too passing when rolling
Relying too heavily of offense
Size discrepancy in a fight
Human vs the animal jiu jitsu
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As you stare at your dusty gi hanging in the corner, you can feel jiu jitsu fading ever so slowly away in your mind. Fearing regression, you put it on and tie your belt. However, it has been so long that your fingers fumble and your belt knot is a mangled mess. This isn’t good. By the time you can start training again, you might forget how to roll and that annoying new white belt may kick your ass the next time you train together.
Fear not, friends! Just Jiu Jitsu is here to keep jiu jitsu fresh in your minds by providing technical knowledge in a mildly entertaining manner. In this episode we take questions from listeners and Kroyler answers them with as little disdain as possible.
Thanks for listening and stay safe!
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Still coming off the high of our one year episode, we decide to answer some listener emails. We touch on topics like retaining information while rolling, jiu jitsu in modern day MMA, and how to escape side control as a big person.
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Levers and fulcrums. Sound familiar? We talk about these often when referencing submissions like arm bars. Well this episode is about knee bars and how we can use the concepts we’ve learned from other positions to better our understanding of this wickedly efficient leg lock.
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Collar chokes offer some of the most brutal chokes in jiu jitsu (if you’ve ever had a Helicopter Choke performed on you then you’ll know what we mean). They also can be the hardest submissions to detect. By the time you know you’re in danger, escape is no longer an option. Listen as we learn about this category of submissions and its distinguishing characteristics.
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It’s time to wrap up our Rickson series! In this episode we cover his fighting style, training mentality and his overall influence on jiu jitsu.
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Rickson Gracie stands head and shoulders above 99.9% of people who have ever trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From a young age he showed unrivaled talent and unlimited potential. As he grew up he did not disappoint. With an undefeated record in jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts, Rickson has received universal acclaim from fighters and fans. In this episode we discuss the early years of his life.
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Are you ready for a terrifying episode that will cause you to shake with fear? Then you may want to find a true crime podcast because those are much scarier. If you’re willing to settle for a milder experience then stick around because this week we have a go at making an episode with a Halloween theme. Halloween is a time for dressing up and wearing masks. In the world of jiu jitsu, a similar thing happens when people pretend to be something they are not. Whether it’s the way they roll, or how they carry themselves while training. This can be good and bad. Sometimes it might be a little guy who thinks he is massive and tries to smash through a larger opponent, other times it is keeping a calm face when you are in a bad position. Kroyler discusses how to use self awareness to determine what your strengths are and then how to find the best style for your game.
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It’s time to show some love for the older men and women who train! Starting jiu jitsu at a late age is no small feat. At first it can be taxing mentally and physically, but soon the payoff comes when you start seeing hard-earned improvement. Being the old person in the room means you need to train smarter. As you progress in years, you have to become more strategic. This mentality fosters sharp technique and a methodic mindset. In this episode we talk about the challenges and rewards that come with starting jiu jitsu after fifty, getting your body to perform difficult techniques, and how to roll with younger people.
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The classic two hand guillotine can stop an aggressive opponent in their tracks. Anytime someone pushes forward and leaves their neck out, the guillotine is an option. Big or small, this submission works on all body types. Whether you’re Marcelo Garcia using this on world-class athletes, or a blue belt using it during a weekly roll, the guillotine makes any practitioner dangerous.
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This episode is aimed towards our large compatriots. If you’ve ever felt like there is a technique you can’t do, or been frustrated by perceived “limitations” due to being bigger, this episode is for you. Kroyler, fellow giant, explains to Andrew, known little fella, the mindset someone should have when they’re bigger than most of their training partners. Learn how to effectively use your physical attributes while showing everyone that big guys can also have solid technique.
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It has been a part of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since the early days and it was one of Helio Gracie’s signature moves. When people start jiu jitsu, it is one of the first techniques they learn. The Cross Choke, aka Technical Choke, has survived the test of time. This episode looks at its history, how to perform it properly, and how to troubleshoot common problems.
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If you compared the closed guard of someone with a self defense mentality to someone with a sport mentality, what differences would you see? What happens when threats like strikes, headbutts, and other attacks no longer need to be taken into consideration? How does this affect the way closed guard is used?
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Intelligent, passionate, technical, wild, tough, hilarious, all of these traits are contained in Renzo Gracie. It is unusual to have these characteristics in a single person because they seem to be conflicting with one another. That’s what makes Renzo so fascinating. One moment he can be in a fight where he shows grit and brutality, twenty minutes later he is in the locker room smiling and laughing with his opponent. On top of his complex personality, he has also produced some of the best jiu jitsu and MMA fighters of all time.
This week we talk about a master of martial arts and one of jiu jitsu’s most entertaining characters.
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Flow rolling is frequently talked about in jiu jitsu circles. Everyone seems to have different advice on how to do it, or even what it is exactly. Flow rolling is a time to be playful. Using this approach will allow your rolls to become more experimental. You and your partner will end up in positions that you may not usually experience. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable during your flow rolls in order to try new techniques and concepts.
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Everyone has been told to “slow down” while rolling. What does this mean? When you’re brand new this advice can be counterintuitive and frustrating. Understanding this paramount concept will change your game. Managing the finite amount of energy you posses will allow you to make educated decisions in the heat of battle. In this episode we talk about strategies for dictating pace and how to economically expend energy.
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