In this episode of The Gi Spot, Kaz strips back the fluff and lays out 10 high‑impact ways to extract more from every training session — whether you’re showing up twice a week or chasing gold. From mindset shifts to behind‑the‑scenes tweaks, we cover how to turn time on the mat into genuine progress. Expect blunt truth, real‑life stories from the gym, a few laughs, and one or two uncomfortable insights (because growth doesn’t come from comfort zones).

We dive into things like: how to show up (not just physically), how to roll with purpose instead of going through the motions, how sleep + recovery matter more than you think, how to set micro‑goals between classes, how your non‑training life affects that 90 minutes on the mat — and a whole lot more.

Whether you’re a white belt still learning what the hell “kimura” means or a seasoned belt wondering why you’ve hit a plateau, this episode gives you actionable tools to get more out of your gi time. Lace up, warm up, roll on.