Are you a new Jiu-Jitsu practitioner? Do you ever wonder if others are going through the same things as you? If so, then the Elbows Tight Podcast is for you! In this podcast, Travis documents his journey through Jiu-Jitsu. He sits down with everyone from brand-new white belts to well-established black belts to discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, you'll find something to relate to in the Elbows Tight Podcast. So come in ...
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The Chewjitsu Podcast features your host BJJ Black Belt Nick "Chewy" Albin of chewjitsu.net and his co-host BJJ Black Belt and Physical Therapist Dr. Eugene Tsozik. The show covers topics such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, training, diet, health and injury-prevention, Q&A sessions, and interviews.
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A podcast where we will discuss the training, teaching, health and education of mixed martial arts. Hosted by Sonny Brown, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, competitor and coach who is also a 3 times Australian MMA Champion. He also runs the Sonny Brown Martial Arts YouTube Channel which breaks down MMA & Grappling competitors matches and careers. The podcast aims to provide insights to anyone looking to learn more about the teaching and training of martial arts.
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Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) & Martial Arts like Judo, wrestling, Muay Thai, or Boxing IS the Outlet for improving our mental health, becoming better people, and improving our civilization. On this show, we examine the benefits that training in the martial arts has for mental and physical health. We interview martial artists, experts, and fellow researchers to learn more about how training in violent martial arts can make us into a more peaceful civilization. Want to support the sho ...
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir and broadcaster/comedian Richard Hunter talk to the biggest names in mixed martial arts, discussing the latest news in the sport of MMA.
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As SBG enters into its 25th year, we are closing in on more than 100 locations. We can be found on every continent on the planet (except Antarctica). We have some of the world’s biggest and best MMA champions. Our BJJ athletes can be found medaling, every weekend, all across the planet. Our coaches have helped to revolutionize law enforcement and military curriculums. And SBG as a whole has helped to lead a revolution in the Martial Arts. What Bruce Lee talked about when he spoke of Jeet Kun ...
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BJJ Documentary Maker Stuart Cooper Discusses How Jiu-Jitsu Changed His Life
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On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I'm backstage at the PGF with documentary filmmaker Stuart Cooper. If you have been in the Jiu-Jitsu community for any length of time, you have probably seen one of Stuart's amazing documentaries on YouTube. If you haven't, here are a few of my favorites to check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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The Plan To Get BJJ Into The 2028 Olympics | Ft. Brandon Quick (AGF Co-Owner & Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt)
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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ In the 116th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt - Brandon Quick. Bran…
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How Competing In Jiu-Jitsu Helps Your Mental Health - Ft. BJJ Brown Belt Corey Tate
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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ In the 117th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet show, I talk to BJJ brown belt Corey Tate. Corey and I compet…
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene recap their weekend in Las Vegas and discuss what it was like attending the 2024 ADCC Worlds and the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. We discuss how using the “pit” at CJI effected the matches, our thoughts on the use of rounds, the 10-point must scoring system, open scoring, and judging criteria for the CJI. We…
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Lessons Learned From over 70 BJJ Competitions!
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In this episode of the Elbow's Tight podcast, Travis interviews his friend Josh, a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and software engineer. They discuss various topics, including their backgrounds, Jiu-Jitsu journey, competition experiences, and the importance of communication and focusing on personal growth in Jiu-Jitsu. Josh shares his experience transition…
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Episode 324 - BJJ Black Belt and ADCC 2009 Bronze Medalist David Avellan
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David Avellan is a BJJ black belt, ADCC 2009 Bronze Medalist, creator of “The Kimura Trap System,” and owner of the Freestyle Fighting Academy. On this episode, David shares his start in martial arts, transitioning to wrestling, lessons learned from wrestling, starting a gym with minimal training and no business experience, how he raised money for …
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Embodied Grappling Philosophy & Practice With Andy From School of Grappling
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I talk to Andy from School of Grappling about the rising trend of the ecological approach in BJJ coaching and its implications. We explore the interplay between culture, coaching methods, and individual motivation in training. Andy shares insights on the limitations of singular approaches and the need for a holistic perspective in creating supporti…
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Episode 323 - "We Defy Foundation" Vice President and BJJ Brown Belt TJ Kreutzer
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TJ graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1999 with a degree in Behavioral Sciences. Over the next several years he attended NATO’s premier fighter pilot training course, EURO-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) and became an F-16 fighter pilot. He served overseas in Korea and deployed to Iraq as a combat flight lead, and was recognized as t…
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Balancing Expectations and Progression in Your BJJ Journey
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In this episode of the Elbows Tight podcast, host Travis interviews Riley Rogers, the owner of SALT Electrolytes and a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu. They discuss Riley's journey into Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of technicality and leverage in the sport, and the mindset of training at an older age. They also touch on rolling with lower belts and the signif…
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Episode 322 - BJJ Black Belt Jason "Blind Fury" Keaton
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Jason "Blind Fury" Keaton. Jason is a BJJ black belt, musician, and owner of Blind Fury Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Jason discusses his start in martial arts, first starting his training in Wing Chun and then transitioning to BJJ in 1996, what it was like learning martial arts with visual impair…
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Jean Jacques Machado (BJJ Master) Discusses The Benefits Of Jiu-Jitsu & PGF Season 6
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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com On this episode of the show, I'm back stage at PGF Season 6 with BJJ master Jean Jacques Machado. Jean Jacq…
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How Jiu-Jitsu Training Helps Your Health And Life Off The Mats - Ft. Oisín Feeney
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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ This is a clip from the 113th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet show where I talked to a BJJ blue belt from …
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Strength Training For Jiu-Jitsu - Featuring CrossFit Games Champion Jason Khalipa
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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ In the 114th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I chat with CrossFit Games Champion and BJJ Brown Be…
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Episode 321 - Take The "F" Word Out Of Your BJJ
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how setting expectations in Jiu-Jitsu can make you fragile as well as lead to frustration in training. We also discuss how to build a healthy ego in Jiu-Jitsu. We talk about getting caught by less experienced training partners, how we are constantly changing, the importance of having a plan, the book “The W…
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Episode 320 - The Best Advice For Each Belt In BJJ
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the best advice they would give or wish they got through each belt rank in Jiu-Jitsu. We also discuss the most powerful technique to employ in BJJ (learn to experiment, how to avoid stagnation in BJJ, and the benefit of teaching. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.…
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Episode 319 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #17: Expectations In BJJ Are Dangerous and #18: Look Fresh When Tired
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss two rules for Jiu-Jitsu. Rule #1 - Expect to get thrown off a horse into a pile of manure. Chewy shares a story of getting thrown off of a horse and how the expectation of this possibility helped with the discomfort and difficulty of the process of learning to ride. We discuss the realization…
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Episode 318 - ADCC Trials Winner and National Champion Wrestler Michael Pixley
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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Michael Pixley. Michael is a Jiu-Jitsu purple belt training out of Pedigo Submission Fighting, he is the NAIA 2017 National Champion and Wrestler of The Year, 2019 NCAA Division 2 National Champion, 2x World and Pan Am Champion at Blue Belt, and the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials winner in the…
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Episode 317 - How To Build Better Side Control Escapes In BJJ: Part 2 (Live Q&A)
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene do a live recording of the podcast and discuss the importance of building a solid system of escapes from side control. We also discuss if escaping from side control is the most difficult position to escape from, the approach you should take when escaping side control and what people lack the most, if…
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A Hobbyist Blue Belt's Hot Take About CJI and Life Update
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Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jordanteachesjiujitsu.com Join the El-Bros Facebook and Discord Communities! https://www.facebook.com/groups/elbroscommunity/ https://discord.gg/sp2J8mPS https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/mma-veteran-klls-man-in-self-defense-after…
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Episode 316 - How To Build Better Side Control Escapes In BJJ: Part 1
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of building a strong defensive side control to create a better offensive Jiu-Jitsu game. We discuss how initially we focus on bottom side control defense as newer grapplers, but eventually stop focusing on this part of our game. We also discuss why having poor defense can make your offense le…
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White Belts Should Ignore These 7 BJJ Myths!
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New to BJJ? Don't let these common myths hold you back! Learn the TRUTH about strength, ego, competition, and more. Today we break down 7 myths you'll hear on your BJJ journey, so you can train smarter and avoid frustration. Get $25 off the JordanTeachesJiuJitsu Theory Course and Wrestling for BJJ with ELBOWSTIGHT25 at Checkout - https://courses.jo…
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Episode 315 - Craig Jones Invitational vs. ADCC
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the impact the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) will have on the state of grappling and the upcoming ADCC world championships. We discuss our thoughts on Craig’s motives and strategy when promoting the CJI, the importance of using high quality production to attract spectators, the increased attention that Cra…
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Episode 314 - Should You Always Focus On Position Before Submission In BJJ?
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On this episode, we answer the question of whether you should always focus on “position before submission” in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss getting chokes without solidifying a position, using leg locks, advantageous positions that aren’t the “traditional”BJJ positions, the benefits of position before submission for beginners, how submissions are initiated…
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Robin Black On Why Martial Arts Are A Metaphor For Life
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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On the 109th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with martial arts commentary legend Robin…
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BJJ Athletes STOP Overthinking Your Nutrition!
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Rose Miller discusses her new nutrition company and her approach to helping people improve their health and lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the overall lifestyle and mental side of nutrition, rather than focusing solely on aesthetics or weight loss. Rose also addresses common misconceptions about nutrition, such as the bel…
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Episode 313 - BJJ Q&A: BJJ "Off Season," Evolution of BJJ, and Negative Self-Talk
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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer 5 questions that we received from podcast listeners. We discuss the following topics: What’s the best way to “unlock” the hips? What is Chewy’s favorite historical time period? Should Jiu-Jitsu have an “off season”? Where do we see BJJ evolve in the next 5-15 years? What are some strategies fo…
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Episode 312 - Longevity For BJJ Featuring Mike Bidwell From "BJJ After 40"
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ black belt and founder of “BJJ After 40,” Mike Bidwell. Mike joins the podcast to discuss his start in traditional martial arts, how stretching his hips improved the health of his knees, Mike’s favorite stretch to improve hip flexibility, Mike’s most important rule to follow before full rolling, h…
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Tips and Tricks For Training BJJ as a Family!
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In this conversation, Travis Motl interviews Mike and Sheena Bidwell, who run a jiu-jitsu academy. They discuss their teaching methods, the importance of a structured curriculum, and the benefits of jiu-jitsu for families. Mike emphasizes the four-step approach to teaching techniques and the importance of the 'secret sauce' that makes each techniqu…
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Amanda Leve is a Jiu-Jitsu black Belt, multiple-time ADCC Trials winner, and former professional MMA fighter. Amanda joins the podcast to discuss how a medical condition abruptly stopped her MMA career and how this encouraged her to dive back into grappling competition, how Amanda got started BJJ, how Amanda developed a passion for MMA, developing …
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On this episode, we are joined by multiple time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and 2022 ADCC bronze medalist, Dante Leon. Dante joins the podcast to discuss his start in grappling, one of the most important aspects of being an elite grappler, how team sports helped with grappling and being a good training partner, what allowed Dante to excel in grappling…
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Episode 309 - Sloan "Caveman" Clymer
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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, high level competitor, and head no-gi coach at Legion AJJ, Sloan "Caveman" Clymer. Sloan discusses the importance of honesty as a coach, how to develop high level submissions, learning Jiu-Jitsu from his dad while training in his barn, moving across the country to pursue grapplin…
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Rigan Machado On How Jiu-Jitsu Helps Mental Health, The PGF, & The Future Of Grappling
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On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I'm backstage at the PGF with a Jiu-Jitsu legend - Rigan Machado. Rigan is an 8th Degree Red & White Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of the coaches in PGF season 6. Rigan and I chat about how Jiu-Jitsu can help mental health and what it can do for humanity. We chat about how to grow the sport and…
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The BJJ Hobbyists Guide to Injury Prevention!
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In this episode is with Chase Yoselowitz, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, about injury prevention for beginner grapplers in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss Chase's background in Jiu-Jitsu and his work with athletes and hobbyists. We also cover topics such as preventing lower back pain, building muscle for Jiu-Jitsu, energy systems, and cond…
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Dean Lister On How Jiu-Jitsu Helps Your Mental Health And PGF Season 6 #bjj
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How does Jiu-Jitsu help Dean Lister’s mental health? Watch this video to find out how one of the greatest American grapplers of all time thinks Jiu-Jitsu helps mental health. We also discuss PGF season 6 where Dean Lister was coaching. Dean thank you for being a guest on the show 🔥 Follow Dean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanlisterbjj/ …
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PGF Athlete & Lifetime Martial Artist Nathan Haddad Describes Growing Up With Jiu-Jitsu
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On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I'm backstage at the PGF with Jiu-Jitsu Professional Grappling Federation athlete Nathan Haddad. Growing up training Jiu-Jitsu since the age of 6, Nathan describes what it's like to enter into the pro scene at the PGF in Vegas here in 2024. We talk about how martial arts training has helped his menta…
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BJJ Legend Roger Gracie On Mental Health, Tips For Athletes, & The PGF
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On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I'm backstage at the PGF with the greatest BJJ athlete to ever walk the face of planet Earth: Roger Gracie. Roger is a coach for season 6 of the Professional Grappling Federation and in this segment of the show we discuss the PGF and what it must do in order to take grappling mainstream. I also ask R…
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Eddie Bravo and I Backstage At The PGF Season 6
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On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I'm backstage at the PGF with a Jiu-Jitsu legend - the creator of the 10th planet system - Eddie Bravo. Eddie and I chat about how Jiu-Jitsu can help mental health and what it can do for humanity. We chat about how to grow the sport and what the PGF is doing well during their season 6. Eddie Bravo is…
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Episode 308 - How To Beat Bigger Grapplers With Mike Perez
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Mike Perez is an ATOS Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, high level competitor, and the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials +99 KG winner. On this episode, Mike discusses his start in grappling, choosing to train at ATOS Jiu-Jitsu with Andre Galvao, the strategies Mike used against the bigger grappler at the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials, the main technique Mike avoids a…
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How To Safely Train Jiu-Jitsu as a Big Guy!
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In this episode, Travis interviews Chris Dickens, a long-time listener and winner of the El-Bros community's name. They discuss Chris's journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and his transition from Taekwondo to BJJ. Chris shares how his background in Taekwondo and other martial arts has influenced his BJJ training, including flexibility, mindset, an…
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Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On the 108th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with podcaster, martial artist, and busin…
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6 Questions You MUST Ask When Finding a BJJ Academy!
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Today, we're tackling a challenge many of us grapple with—finding the perfect Jiu-Jitsu Academy. With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming. But fear not! We've got six essential questions to help you find your Jiu-Jitsu home sweet home. Want to further support this show? Consider joining our Patreon and YouTube Membership for early and…
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