Ranked #1
Ep. 3: Anatomic Hierarchy, Grips
Ep. 3: Anatomic Hierarchy, Grips
Steve & Matt discuss Jiu-Jitsu mental models involving the human body. A great discussion on how to use your body a... Read more
21 Jan 2019
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1hr 10mins
Ranked #2
Ep. 29: Elbow-Knee Connection
Ep. 29: Elbow-Knee Connection
This week Steve and Matt discuss the elbow-knee connection: a shockingly simple concept that, when applied intelligently... Read more
22 Jul 2019
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1hr 8mins
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Ranked #3
Ep. 4: Dominant Angles
Ep. 4: Dominant Angles
Steve & Matt discuss the importance of dominant angles in Jiu-Jitsu, both for advancing position and shutting down y... Read more
28 Jan 2019
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1hr 7mins
Ranked #4
Ep. 16: Guard Series: Engagement Phase
Ep. 16: Guard Series: Engagement Phase
Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard! This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where... Read more
22 Apr 2019
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #5
Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
It all begins again. For our 50th episode, Steve and Matt revisit the topic of our very first episode: the alignment fr... Read more
16 Dec 2019
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1hr 44mins
Ranked #6
Ep. 21: Surviving Bad Positions
Ep. 21: Surviving Bad Positions
As the saying goes, if you don't lose you'll eventually win. This week's episode discusses strategies for surviving bad... Read more
27 May 2019
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1hr 6mins
Ranked #7
Ep. 17: Guard Series: Maintenance Phase
Ep. 17: Guard Series: Maintenance Phase
In the second episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the maintenance phase, where both grapplers... Read more
29 Apr 2019
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1hr 11mins
Ranked #8
Ep. 20: Longevity
Ep. 20: Longevity
They call it your Jiu-Jitsu journey for a reason. Steve and Matt explain how to stay healthy and motivated for decades.... Read more
20 May 2019
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1hr
Ranked #9
Ep. 53: Being Bad at Jiu-Jitsu
Ep. 53: Being Bad at Jiu-Jitsu
This week's episode is for those of us who aren't natural Jiu-Jitsu prodigies.Mental models discussed in this episode:Se... Read more
6 Jan 2020
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59mins
Ranked #10
Ep. 62: Cults, feat. Rob Biernacki - Part 1
Ep. 62: Cults, feat. Rob Biernacki - Part 1
This week, Steve and Matt are once again joined by Rob Biernacki to discuss a topic very near and dear to us: cults and ... Read more
9 Mar 2020
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1hr 14mins
Ranked #11
Ep. 18: Guard Series: Retention Phase
Ep. 18: Guard Series: Retention Phase
In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make th... Read more
6 May 2019
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #12
Ep. 34: Funneling
Ep. 34: Funneling
Funneling, as coined by Nelson Puentes from Inverted Gear, is the strategy of forcing your opponent into areas where you... Read more
26 Aug 2019
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1hr
Ranked #13
Ep. 5: Finishing Mechanics
Ep. 5: Finishing Mechanics
Steve & Matt explain how to effectively finish submissions.Mental models discussed in this episode:Choking Mechanics... Read more
4 Feb 2019
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1hr 11mins
Ranked #14
Ep. 47: Systems
Ep. 47: Systems
This week, Steve and Matt discuss systems thinking for Jiu-Jitsu. Organizing ideas into systems is one of the best ways... Read more
25 Nov 2019
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1hr 2mins
Ranked #15
Ep. 8: Rapid Learning
Ep. 8: Rapid Learning
Steve & Matt explore techniques to increase learning efficiency.Mental models discussed in this episode:Principles o... Read more
25 Feb 2019
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1hr 16mins
Ranked #16
Ep. 55: Passing Guard
Ep. 55: Passing Guard
How have we not covered this topic yet? In this week's episode, Steve and Matt discuss the principles behind guard pass... Read more
20 Jan 2020
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1hr 9mins
Ranked #17
Ep. 42: Oliver Taza
Ep. 42: Oliver Taza
This week we were privileged to speak to Oliver Taza from the Danaher Death Squad. Oliver shares his thoughts on compet... Read more
21 Oct 2019
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1hr 18mins
Ranked #18
Ep. 15: Force Vectors & Leading Edges
Ep. 15: Force Vectors & Leading Edges
Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges. These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once... Read more
15 Apr 2019
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1hr 9mins
Ranked #19
Ep. 37: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 1
Ep. 37: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 1
How much benefit does Jiu-Jitsu really have for your mental health? We all know exercise is beneficial, but is there so... Read more
16 Sep 2019
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56mins
Ranked #20
Ep. 30: Double Trouble
Ep. 30: Double Trouble
This week Steve and Matt discuss double trouble, a mental model popularized by John Danaher.Mental models discussed in t... Read more
29 Jul 2019
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1hr