BJJ Counselor

By Bakari Akil II, Ph.D.

In this podcast, I discuss a number of issues related to grappling dealing with theories from communication, psychology and sociology. I answer questions people have about grappling and many of the is... more

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How many episodes does BJJ Counselor have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

BJJ Counselor episodes:

February 11, 2024 Ep. 48 - Banana Hands - Protect your hands as a Grappler (BJJ - Gi/no-gi/wrestling)
In this episode, we discuss what no one ever talks about, the experience your hands will have in grappling. We talk about what Banana Hands means in grappling, how they develop and strategies to avoid getting them.
I came up with this term because I think it helps bring attention to this subject in a way that can be remembered and so that we can start discussing it (seriously ). If you hear people talking about Banana Hands elsewhere, remember you heard it here first, lol.
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Check out our books, "Psychology of BJJ," and "Grappling 101" at Amazon and wherever books are sold.
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44min
February 07, 2024 Ep. 47 - Separating Pros and Hobbyists (Recreational Grapplers)
In this episode, we talk about the lack of respect a lot of competitive and professional grapplers have for recreational grapplers. We also talk about Vagnar Rocha and George St. Pierre and a few things you may have never know about them.
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40min
January 16, 2024 Ep. 46 - Andre Galvao's 5 Day Takedown Challenge (My experience...)
In this episode, I discuss my game changing experience with the Andre Galvao's 5 Day takedown Challenge. Also, I discuss how I got involved, what it was like, how my game changed and how you can join the next challenge.
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13min
October 23, 2023 Ep. 45 (Video Version)- Grappling Dummies: Become a Beast on the Mat!
You are always asking how you can get better at Jiu Jitsu. Well, we're going to share with you not only how to get better, but how to become a beast on the mat with a grappling dummy.
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28min
May 27, 2023 Ep. 44 - Mass Exodus from Gym - Gordon Ryan - Injuries
In this episode, Bakari and Wilanda talk about a gym's mass exodus of students, Gordon Ryan's struggles to return and Bakari's injury after receiving his Brown Belt.

YouTube page: MouthGuardComic
Instagram page: MouthGuardComic
Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com
Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold:
The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r
Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv
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34min
May 11, 2023 Ep. 43 - Promoted to Brown Belt/40 minute Gauntlet/Walking the Belt Line
In this episode, Bakari and Wilanda talk about Bakari's promotion to Brown Belt in BJJ, his other friends who were promoted, what happened in his 40 minute Gauntlet and walking the Belt Line.

YouTube page: MouthGuardComic
Instagram page: MouthGuardComic
Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com
Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold:
The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r
Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv

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43min
April 22, 2023 Ep. 42 - My 40 minute, BJJ Gauntlet and Courses on Demand
In this episode, Bakari and Wilanda discuss what's new and have a good discussion on Courses on Demand and how it can improve one's grappling.
YouTube page: MouthGuardComic
Instagram page: MouthGuardComic
Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com
Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold:
The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r
Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv

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16min
March 03, 2023 Ep. 41 - BJJ - Where's your Mustache? - & - Why Slapping Hands Sucks at the start of a Match
The BJJ Counselor podcast has been taken over and the host is talking crazy! What is going on?
YouTube page: MouthGuardComic
Instagram page: MouthGuardComic
Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com
Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold:
The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r
Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv
...more
5min
February 24, 2023 Ep. 40 - Will Gordon Ryan Retire?
In this episode, I ask if and when will Gordon Ryan retire and what will be the prompts for him to do so.
YouTube page: MouthGuardComic
Instagram page: MouthGuardComic
Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com
Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold:
The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r
Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv
...more
14min
February 17, 2023 Ep. 39 - Magic Funk Taps & Warmup Skippers
In this episode, I talk about the guy that can magically tap you out and the veteran warmup skipper.
YouTube page: MouthGuardComic
Instagram page: MouthGuardComic
Check out the blog: JiuJitsu365.wordpress.com
Check out my books on Amazon and wherever books are sold:
The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r
Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv
...more
11min

FAQs about BJJ Counselor:

How many episodes does BJJ Counselor have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.