A listener question starts a long discussion on Omoplatas.
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We’ve mentioned this legend before and this week we finally devote an episode to Fernando Augusto, aka Terere!
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This week Kroyler is forced to talk about himself. Consider this a forced unofficial autobiography.
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Thanks to listener Alexy for asking questions that consume all of the conversation in this episode. We cover:
Why do you see more kimuras than americanas in jiu jitsu and MMA?
How do you attack a large joint like a hip?
Is the Suloev stretch damaging the hamstring or knee?
What is Kroyler’s opinion of Nick Diaz’s ground game?
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We cover a little bit of everything in this episode:
Listener correction
John Danaher moves to Puerto Rico
How is COVID affecting the current state of jiu jitsu
Has Kroyler ever felt like hanging up his belt
What muscle groups are most important for bjj
To wrap up our Anatomy of the Attack series, the last episode covers the spine, hips, knees and ankles.
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It’s part two of our attack series and this week we’re focusing on elbows and wrists!
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All of the submissions in jiu jitsu target areas of the body that have their own physical traits and mechanics. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding the neck and shoulders.
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This week we discuss:
Are you too old for jiu jitsu?
What is Helio doing in that flying kick picture?
What is Kroyler’s philosophy on teaching and how does he structure his classes?
What are differences between jiu jitsu schools in Brazil and the United States?
This week our Triangle talk consists of:
Where did the triangle come from?
When did the triangle start to be used offensively?
What are the risks of the triangle and what do you do when the triangle fails?
Triangle fundamentals
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Under the large umbrella of Half Guard, can be found four sub categories: Basic Half, Deep Half, Knee Shield/Z Guard, and Hybrid Half Guards.
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Half Guard is an underrated and under-appreciated guard. In the next couple episodes we will discuss how this guard can sweep, submit, and protect.
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We conclude this series by focusing on trends in jiu jitsu.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been around long enough to have techniques come and go. Some arrive in an explosion of popularity, then die as quickly as they were born. Others explode on the scene and have long-lasting effects on the art. Both life cycles can be categorized into fads and trends. In this episode we focus on fads and how to handle them.
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This episode we discuss:
- overcoming the fear of judgement and how to train when you’re overweight
- the relationship between competing and advancing in rank
- moving schools when you’re a higher belt
- challenges of training as a white belt
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The only thing more devastating than the bow and arrow submission is a literal bow and arrow. Most tournaments don’t allow the ranged weapon, so in this episode we’ll cover the vicious choke. If you’ve ever been submitted by the bow and arrow choke then you know it can be executed in brutal fashion. This technique that is often initiated from the back, has many moving parts that are important to properly finishing an opponent. In this episode we discuss setting up and finishing it.
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If you have suffered through our terrible audio for the last couple months, then you’ll be thrilled to hear that we’re finally back in the studio! This week you can hear us through crystal clear audio (relatively speaking) talk about self defense concepts.
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Mount is a position that allows you to go in so many different directions. Imagine it as the captain’s seat and you get to decide how the roll proceeds. If you find yourself in the advantageous position of mount, the last thing you want to do is ask “what now?” In this episode we discuss how to maintain mount and what to do once you have it.
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If you’re always working with the same five to ten techniques because they work well for you, then you aren’t getting better. Learning alternative techniques will help your game continue to evolve. It will make you better prepared to face people of all skill levels. In order to do this you have to be ready to fail. Strengthening your weak areas of jiu jitsu will involve being tapped by many opponents, but the end result will be you adding an effective new skill to your repertoire.
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If you’re always working with the same five to ten techniques because they work well for you, then you aren’t getting better. Learning alternative techniques will help your game continue to evolve. It will make you better prepared to face people of all skill levels. In order to do this you have to be ready to fail. Strengthening your weak areas of jiu jitsu will involve being tapped by many opponents, but the end result will be you adding an effective new skill to your repertoire.
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