Ben and Jim discuss whether the Gi or Kimono is on it's way out of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Copying the greats will only lead to mediocre results, if that. Jim and Coach Ben talk about the reasons why.
Coach Ben and Jim talk with Erik Paulson. Rickson Gracie. Josh Barnett. CSW.
The Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao Situation Coach Ben and Jim discuss the Gordon and Andre situation and the slap as well as the apology from Andre and what we can learn from this.
Rigan Machado on his match with Rickson Gracie and on becoming the go-to man for training Hollywood celebrities at his academy in Beverly Hills, California. Rigan's celebrity clients include Ashton Kutcher, Marlon Wayans, Freddie Prinze Jr, Shaquille O'neal, Paul Walker, Scott Caan. There is a great story about Chuck Norris in here as well.
Coach Ben and Jim talk to undefeated MMA fighter, former Bellator middleweight champion, and American Jiu-Jitsu legend Rafael Lovato Jr.
Coach Ben and Jim talk about Critical Thinking and it's importance to jiu-jitsu and to personal development in other aspects of life.
How to change your mind... and why it is an important attribute, value, virtue (whatever you want to call it) Coach Ben and Jim talk about the importance and strategies of changing your mind.
Coach Chong Xie (Hyperarch Fascia Training) Coach Chong is the performance coach for UFC Champion Zhang Weili and UFC Hall of Famer Allistair Overeem.
Fight2Win 160 is a submission-only grappling event taking place on *Saturday January 16, 2021* in *Miami, FL* and streamed live on FloGrappling. William Tackett (-350) vs John Combs (+290) Jonnatas Gracie (-200) vs Hugo Marques (+165) Gabriel Almeida (-200) vs Pedro Marinho (+165)
Coach Ben and Jim have Tom DeBlass on to talk about Haters in Jiu-Jitsu. How he deals with them, and how he needs them and even appreciates them. We also get Tom's opinion of loyalty and get some insight into how he runs his academy, Ocean County BJJ. Check out Tom's excellent instructional videos by going to his instagram page @tomdeblass and clicking the Link in Bio.
Coach Ben and Jim talk to Nicky Rod about his future. On the team's move to Puerto Rico. Why John Danaher follows him? and more.
Leo Modena
Very good podcast. Hope more episodes are on the way.