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Marcelo Garcia is a 4x ADCC Champion, 5x Jiu Jitsu Champion, and the 3rd inductee into the ADCC hall of fame.
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(0:00) Intro
(3:38) Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
(10:24) Confronting Mortality
(20:21) Returning to the Mats
(30:58) Coming out of Retirement and ONE Championship
(34:22) 2024: The Year of Jiu Jitsu
(44:02) The Future of Jiu Jitsu
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Dante Leon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and NoGi competitor from Canada.
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(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Dante's ADCC run
(9:38) Proper Recovery For Grapplers
(18:08) Replicating Elite Competition in Training
(33:00) Thoughts on CJI Ruleset
(44:27) Strategically Exhausting Your Opponent
(54:00) UFC Fight Pass Invitational 8
(57:00) Parry Athletics and Design Brainstorming
(59:00) The Undeniable Work Ethic of Team Pedigo
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Adele Fornarino is the 2024 55kg ADCC Champion. She trains out of Atos HQ in San Diego, and Absolute MMA in Melbourne Australia.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:57) Breaking Limbs and the Mechanics of Submissions
(12:45) Challenges of the Absolute Division
(21:00) Winning ADCC and the Importance of Celebration
(26:00) Responsibility as a Champion
(29:14) Creating the "DADDY" Persona
(38:00) ADCC and CJI
(56:00) Self Promotion, Celebrity, and Ffion Davies
(1:03:36) Self Care and Recovery During Contest Prep
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Rafael "Formiga" Barbosa is an 11x World Masters Champion, 14x Pan Ams Champion, Head Coach, and Co-Owner of Double Five Jiu Jitsu.
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Rafael Formiga's Instagram
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(0:00) Intro + Housekeeping
(01:00) Challenges Presented by High Level Competitors
(06:20) Balancing Personal Life, Business, and Athletic Career
(26:00) Essential Characteristics of Elite Grapplers
(33:04) CJI, ADCC, World Masters and BJJ Growth
(47:23) The Perfect Balance of Gi and No Gi
(1:05:00) Butterfly Guard
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Jake O'Driscoll is a jiu jitsu black belt under Edilson Moraes, and owner of Essence Jiu Jitus in Perth, Australia.
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(0:00) Intro, Background, ADCC/CJI
(11:27) The Impact of the Million-Dollar Prize Purse
(21:55) ADCC Preparation Process
(34:40) The Inevitable Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
(01:02:43) Gordon Ryan
(01:14:19) BJJ Personas and Marketing
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Dr. Drew Courtney is a Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Co-Owner of DBC Fitness in Carlsbad, CA.
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(0:00) Intro, Background
(5:00) Does Your PT Need to Practice Your Sport?
(13:53) Most Common BJJ Injuries and Recovery Timelines
(26:17) Training Capacity, Essentials, and Potential
(30:46) Steps to Take Immediately When Injured on the Mats
(43:40) What To Do When You're Not Getting Better
(52:29) Foam Rolling: To Do or Not To Do...
(58:22) Deadlifts, Back Position, Spinal Flexion, and Elite Lifters
(1:06:42) Cervical Spine Issues and Why "Hobbyism" is Problematic
(1:10:00) Dr. Courtney's Impact on My Herniation Recovery
(1:21:00) DBC Recovery Zone
(1:25:00) Cold Exposure for Pre Workout
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Disclaimer: If you have suffered an injury, please consult with your physician, or physical therapist, in advance of adopting any corrective exercise protocol.
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My Cervical Health Protocol (blog post w/videos)
#89 - Dr. Kickass (Mike Piekarski)
#143 - Dr. Kickass (Mike Piekarski)
Drew Courtney - Physical Therapist at DBC Fitness
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(0:00) Intro
(2:56) Choosing Proper Training Footwear
(13:27) My Injury, Rehab, and Return to Sport Journey
(33:16) Optimism, Depression, and Injury Mindset
(41:42) Hips, Power, and Explosive Ability
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Priit Mihkelson is a 3rd degree Jiu Jitsu black belt under Matt Thornton at SBG who got his second degree from Chris Haueter, 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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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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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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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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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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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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(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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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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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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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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(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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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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Joshua Settlage is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, jiu jitsu practitioner, former wrestler, and creator of The Strength Matrix program, which helps grapplers reduce the risk of injury and elevate their game on the mats.
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The Strength Matrix
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(0:00) Intro
(02:26) Strength Training Principles for BJJ
(13:23) Strength vs. Technique
(20:20) Best Strength Training to Jiu Jitsu Frequency
(24:10) Recovery Tools, Wearable Tech, and Hacks
(34:04) Blood Oximeters
(36:17) Nasal Breathing and Lactate Threshold
(52:08) Social Media Impact on Strength Training
(59:50) Neck and Back Care for Grappling
(01:01:44) Grip and Extensor Exercises
01:18:30) How to Incorporate Running for Jiu Jitsu
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Sergio Hernandez is the owner of Pops Tattoo Shop in City Heights San Diego. He is a jiu jitsu black belt under Baret Yoshida, and has competed in the boxing ring, mma octagon, and on the jiu jitsu mats against some of the sports greatest competitors.
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(0:00) Intro
(2:40) Value of Apprenticeship and Humility
(11:26) What is Original? Is Originality Possible?
(16:00) Sergio's Lessons from Apprenticeship
(21:13) Growing Up Jehovah's Witness
(28:12) Turning Down Tattoo Requests
(30:29) How Jiu Jitsu Changes People
(39:00) Why Blue Belts Quit
(45:05) Mindset and Preparation for High-Level Matches
(51:57) Real-Life Jiu Jitsu: How Sergio Used BJJ to Stop a Home Intruder
(1:06:0) American Graffiti
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Fernando "Soluço" Di Piero is a jiu jitsu black belt and professor from Ecuador. He is a staple in the Alliance Jiu Jitsu family.
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(0:00) Intro
(1:53) The Importance of Lineage in Jiu Jitsu
(8:00) Personal Pride and Judo
(11:12) Cross-Academy Training
(15:53) The Importance of Stand Up and Judo
(21:09) Gi, NoGi, and the Value of Versatility
(25:39) Soluço's Move to Ecuador and Street Drama
(37:00) Almost Getting Deported
(44:05) Chito Vera
(53:00) What Makes Ecuadorian Martial Arts Special
(57:20) Sinistro's Story
(1:03:52) Ecuadorian Pride and MMA
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