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In this episode, we talk about the ecological approach as well as using games to turn knowledge into skills in jiu jitsu.  We cover what the ecological approach is, and then brainstorm live on how to build games to get better at Turtle and Front Headlock positions. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

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Ever thought about how your physical activities today will shape your health at a hundred years old? In this episode, we share a personal account of Josh's recent back injury, an unexpected early arthritis diagnosis, and how this has turned his focus towards maintaining our bodies for future activities. Drawing from Peter Attia's concept of the Centenarian Olympics, we emphasize the importance of physical therapy and strength training as our commitment to being fit for our personal 'Olympics' at a hundred years old.

As we journey through the balancing act of physical exertion and preserving health, we delve into the transition of Peter Attia's concepts of Medicine 2.0 to Medicine 3.0. This shift encourages individuals to take greater responsibility for their health, aiming for early disease detection and mitigating their effects. We discuss how this understanding of lifespan versus healthspan can inspire us to take preventive measures and reduce the risk of injury. 

On a different note, we explore the Outlier Database as a tool to navigate the vast sea of jiu jitsu content in search of specific techniques, sequences, and more. We discuss the iterative approach in software development, AI bias, and the ethical dilemmas in decision-making around atomic weapons and artificial intelligence. We also reflect on the story of Robert Oppenheimer - the father of the atomic bomb and his search for ethical balance during times of war. Join us for this engaging, thought-provoking episode that's not just about maintaining physical health, but also about leveraging technology and making ethically sound decisions. 

This one is a little different. Hope you enjoy!

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Gordon Ryan Escaping the Body Triangle Youtube Video

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Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

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In this episode, we talk about getting stuck in bottom mount and how to escape. We cover concepts such as inside elbow position, keeping your posture rounded on bottom, the various positions within mount, and how to respond to each position. We also cover the infamous kipping escape! Hope you enjoy.

Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.

Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

In this episode, we talk with Kieren Lefevre, a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Certified Fitness Trainer, and ISSN-Sports Nutrition Specialist who focuses on performance for jiu jitsu athletes. We cover topics such as strength, power, cardio, mobility, flexibility, and more as it relates to the physical demands of jiu jitsu. Kieren gives a handful of protocols, a few key movements, and concepts for both performance and longevity in the sport. Hope you enjoy!

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Check out Kieren's BJJ Strong Online Waitlist, Free 12-Week Strength and Conditioning Program for Jiu Jitsu, Supplement Guide, and more.

Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.

Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

In this episode, we talk about the grip battle in open guard. We talk about getting the initial grips as the bottom player, the concept of creating multiple problems, getting set up, and funneling your opponent into your game. Jake shares concepts from Mikey Musumeci's Open Guard course, De La Riva, Reverse De La Riva, X-Guard, directions for off-balancing, and more. Hope you enjoy!

Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.

Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

In this episode, we talk about Jake’s recent trip to Renzo Gracie in Austin, Texas. We share observations about the culture, class structure, lessons from the greats, and takeaways Jake has for his own training. Hope you enjoy!

Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.

Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

In this episode we extract the lessons learned from Josh's first competition and discuss new goals and focus areas for continued improvement on the jiu jitsu journey. We cover jiu jitsu cardio, the mental game, escapes, front headlock position, and more. We also talk about the various positional games and training that Josh is going to focus on next for improvement. Hope you enjoy!

Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.

Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

In this episode, we recap Josh's first competition experience! We go over the play-by-play of how the competition went over the last weekend. In future episodes, we'll talk about lessons learned, changes to Josh's training approach, and what to focus on next to keep improving. Hope you enjoy the recap!

Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.

Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!

In this episode we sit down with Travis Motl from the Elbows Tight Podcast to talk about his journey through jiu jitsu, his recent competition last weekend, and share stories about being a content creator in this niche. We cover the top three lessons Travis learned from his first competition last weekend, advice for Josh's upcoming competition, advice for white belts starting out, how his academy has evolved over time, training overseas, and more. Hope you enjoy!

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Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here.

Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.

Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!