In this episode I go into the different strategies of picking competition matches.

Picking Matches 

In this episode I talk about almost changing coaching strategies.

Keeping Faith

In this episode I talk about the rise of the young competitors, paying for belts.

Young Guns

In this episode I talk about big dans impressive performance and question if the lion is really king of the jungle.

King of the Jungle

In this episode I address the concerns many new teachers still have; not being the best person in the room.

New Teachers Part 2

In this episode I talk about the pitfalls of being a new teacher.

New Teachers 

I’m this episode I talk about the Nicky rod Gordon feud. As well as fights with training partners.

Natty Rod Calls Out the King/Fighting In the Gym

In this episode I talk about why I don’t think scheduled promotions work. And the ever growing feud between new wave and b team.

Time Served/B Team Bounties

In this episode I chat with Kemoy Anderson about his new promotion, main character jiu jitsu.

Main Character BJJ Interview

In this episode I talk about what’s really going on when someone things they are getting worse.

Are you getting worse??? 

A podcast that gets into grappling breakdowns, philosophies, history, and interviews.

I really enjoy how Matt breaks down everything from coaching, to training, to being a good gym owner. Keep it coming!

Good stuff

The Grappling Discourse

I talk ADCC history and why it’s been so important for the evolution of grappling.

ADCC History 

Brandon Mccaghren

I interview my instructor Brandon Mccaghren. Brandon is a world class black belt who is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable faces in jiu jitsu.

Brandon Mccaghren 

I give you guys a list of my favorites dvds and YouTube channels. All of these resources have made a tremendous impact on my game. Half this list is free material the other half you will have to spend some dough.

My top ten BJJ study resources. 

One of my favorite questions to ask students and training partners. You may be shocked by the answers

How are you feeling about your jiu jitsu? 

Bullying 

A hilarious story from when I was a blue belt.

So Your Cousins a Karate Black Belt

I talk about the three reasons everyone quits, how to recognize you are feeling that way and what to do about it. Longevity is what I want for us all!

The Three reasons people quit.

Tomorrow night one of the best cards of the year is taking place, to order the event go to substars.us.

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Substars Preview

10th Planet Hate

I talk about what the purple belt means to me and the criteria I use to judge when a students ready to be promoted.

The Purple Belt

The importance of keeping a chip on your shoulder and earning respect from a small school!

Training with a Chip

You are going to get injured at some point. I lay out a step by step approach to get better during that time.

A guide to training while injured

Win the most important battle to become what ever you want on the mats.

The War of Attrition

This podcast is all about leg locks. How dangerous are they? When should you start training them? Do they lead to deficiency’s in other areas?

Leg locks 

I talk about one of the biggest life revelations I’ve ever had. I also talk about my trip and remind you guys to watch cjj tomorrow at 7 pm live on fight pass.

Constant Checking 

I talk about strategies to deal with people you don’t like at your gym.

Don’t like someone at your gym? How do you coexist and train with them?

Previewing Jitzkings 145 16 man tournament and superfights. If you want to watch, it’s live on flograppling, January 24th 5pm.

Jitzking Preview

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I talk about where I was in my life when I found bjj.

How I found Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

An important lesson for my blue belt self. Important advice for new mentors. And a Jonathon Lipniki update.

You don’t need a guard 

I talk about some great insights i heard from a Keenan Cornelius interview on how to teach and train.

Teaching with a Purpose

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