
Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Jiu Jitsu black belt under Mat Thornton at SBG who got his second degree from Chris Hauter, and awarded himself his third degree.
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(0:00) Intro
(2:38) Priit's Jiu Jitsu Genesis
(10:55) Wing Chun
(17:00) Defensive Jiu Jitsu and Misconceptions
(26:00) Priit's Research and Claims
(39:00) Speed, Power, and Defense
(54:00) BJJ Defense vs. Self Defense
(1:06:00) Turtle Position
(1:17:00) What If Everyone Believed Priit?
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Aug 6, 2024
1 hr 42 min

Brandon Walensky is a second degree jiu jitsu black belt under Clark Gracie and Judo Black belt under Paula Fernando. Owner of Walensky Jiu Jitsu Academy in San Marcos CA
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(0:00) Intro
(04:13) Judo, and Stand-Up Training in Martial Arts
(15:55) Set-Ups, Baiting, and Submissions
(33:20) Why Competing Changes Every Practitioner
(41:00) Clark Gracie and Opening Walensky Jiu Jitsu
(55:00) Trust and Jiu Jitsu
(58:11) The Universally Respected Tap System
(59:00) Most Prestigious Competition
(01:04:08) The Impact of Disrespect and Trash-Talking in Jiu-Jitsu
(01:13:14) Gi, No Gi, and Evolution
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Jul 30, 2024
1 hr 23 min

Mike Piekarski is a Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and former MMA Fighter.
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Mike's PT Course "Treating the Jiu Jitsu Athlete"
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(0:00) Intro
(08:24) Constraint-Based Learning and Injury Prevention
(35:14) How to Reduce the Risk of Injury
(42:35) Most Common BJJ Injuries
(1:00:00) Deceleration and Jump Training
(1:06:00) The Psychological Component to Injury Rehab
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Jul 23, 2024
1 hr 23 min

Greg Sounders is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Coach at Standard Jiu Jitsu. Greg uses ecological dynamics to skill acquisition through the constraints led approach.
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(0:00) Intro, Background, and Credibility
(12:20) BJJ Academies and Injury Risk
(17:57) Ecological Dynamics and Jiu Jitsu
(36:36) Measuring Effectiveness
(43:00) Why Greg Hates "Hobbyist" Jiu Jitsu
(55:00) Perception, Action, and Emergence
(1:15:00) Mandating Variance and Intensity
(1:29:00) Ecological Approach vs. Positional Sparring?
(1:39:00) Belts, Ranking, and Advancement
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Jul 16, 2024
1 hr 47 min

Jared Wade is a jiu jitsu purple belt under Professor Andre Galvao at Atos Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, California.
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(0:00) Intro
(01:02) Why BJJ Instead of Boxing?
(08:37) Why People Quit Jiu Jitsu Immediately
(10:51) Jared's Contest Approach
(11:24) 3 Tips for White Belts
(18:35) Atos Comp Class vs. Hobbyist
(24:32) What is "Hard Work", Actually?
(31:57) Keys to Success with Collar/Sleeve Attacks
(38:24) The Evolution of BJJ and Sport-Specific Body Types
(40:12) Balancing a Full-Time Job and BJJ
(44:37) Social Media, Self-Promotion, and Humility
(56:43) The BJJ Community
(01:03:02) Future of BJJ, Gi, and No Gi
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Jul 9, 2024
1 hr 10 min

Disclaimer: Morpheus Training, Juggernaut AI, nor Garmin pay me for placement. These are merely products I'm using and love. They help me level up my training, manage recovery, and perform at my best. To support the show, check out the sponsor below, or donate on the website.
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#37 - Dr. Jennifer Martin
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Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Pro
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(0:00) Intro
(1:42) UFC 303 Reaction
(28:00) Morpheus M7 - HRV, Recovery, Conditioning
(55:57) Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Pro - Sleep, HR, Activity
(1:01:53) Juggernaut BJJ App - Strength Training
(1:14:00) Pre and Post-Training Nutrition
(1:22:50) CJI vs. ADCC Opinion
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Jul 2, 2024
1 hr 35 min

Chris Burns is a jiu jitsu black belt under Master Rickson Gracie.
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(0:00) Intro
(02:25) Chris and Social Media: A Love Story
(13:40) The Current State of Jiu-Jitsu: Growth and Challenges
(25:40) Jiu Jitsu, Gracies, Wrestlers, and Strength
(35:53) The Ecological Approach to Jiu Jitsu?
(42:19) Chris Burns Hates the UFC
(51:00) The Evolution of Gun and Knife Defense
(58:37) Rickson Gracie
(01:10:23) Cults
(1:18:08) Base, Zero Point, and Survival
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Jun 25, 2024
1 hr 25 min

Samir Chantre is a jiu jitsu black belt and manager to some of grappling's biggest stars. He is also the co-founder of Ares Jiu Jitsu.
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(0:00) Intro
(5:14) Belt Rankings and Value
(11:32) The Impact of ADCC vs. CJI, and Worlds 2024
(19:13) Why Gi Won't Die
(42:55) The Complexities of Promotion
(48:28) The Marketing Genius of Craig Jones
(01:21:10) Why Grapplers Need Managers
(01:26:10) Negotiation Skills
(01:34:13) Jiu Jitsu x World’s Biggest Brands
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Jun 18, 2024
2 hr 3 min

David Zavik is the CEO of Immuno Labs. Immuno Labs offers food and environmental sensitivity testing for patients with chronic health conditions to identify undiagnosed underlying causes due to allergies and sensitives. Food sensitivity testing is a growing sector in human optimization, helping athletes to better understand what foods allow them to perform at their best.
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Immuno Labs - Start your testing journey here
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(0:00) Intro
(2:44) Immuno Labs Testing Process
(13:43) Privacy and Security of Blood Testing
(18:33) At-Home Testing Process
(22:26) Value of Individualized Results
(27:00) Tricky Ingredients
(31:00) Water Retention, Energy, and Jiu Jitsu Performance
(37:00) Food Reintroduction After 90 Days
(53:00) Why Diets Fail and How to Implement Sensitivity Results
(1:01:00) Jiu Jitsu Bacteria Exposure, and Food Sensitivity
(1:09:00) Digestive Enzymes and Other Useful Tools
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Jun 10, 2024
1 hr 22 min
![#136: Gabriel Sousa [Audio Only] - Leaving the Favela, ONE 167, and the Mindset to Accomplish Anything](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9ub2xvZ28vMTc5MDM4ODEvMTc5MDM4ODEtMTY5MzkzNzI2OTM1Ny1iNjYyODg1NTBmOTdjLmpwZyIsImZhbGxiYWNrIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pczEtc3NsLm16c3RhdGljLmNvbS9pbWFnZS90aHVtYi9Qb2RjYXN0czEyNS92NC9kNS9hZi9hZi9kNWFmYWY2Ny1iNDUwLTVmYTYtMDg2ZC1mMDFkNDY0MDRmMTEvbXphXzUwMzE5Mzk3NDUxODk0MjE5MzQuanBnLzYwMHg2MDBiYi5qcGcifQ.Gtv7fwXsIeACPQ5p9N-dmbwJdGJ88wOcXw36QYRkLEs.jpg?width=200&height=200)
Gabriel Sousa is a jiu jitsu black belt, 2022 ADCC silver medalist, and ONE Submission Grappling competitor. He faces Mikey Musumeci at ONE 167 on June 8th in Bangkok, Thailand.
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(0:00) Intro
(07:45) Growing Up in the Favela and Finding Jiu-Jitsu
(14:45) Overcoming Bad Influences and Leaving Brazil
(24:01) JT Torres, Work Ethic, and Teammates
(26:45) Working with a Sports Psychologist
(27:11) Overcoming Anxiety and Injuries
(32:20) P.M.A and Tournament Mindset
(38:09) Continuous Improvement
(46:11) Balancing Output and Recovery
(51:10) Strategies for Winning Against Mikey Musumeci
(52:59) Future Goals and Aspirations
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Jun 4, 2024
54 min
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