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 10, 2023 Ep. 38 - Coaching - Building Confidence - Fedor's Last Fight
In this episode, I talk about Coaching and Building Confidence. I also discuss Fedor Emelianenko's last fight and my thoughts on it. Let's get into it!
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
16min
February 03, 2023 Ep. 37 - Do Most Fights Go to the Ground? - Academic Study
In this episode, I talk about an academic study concerning the question, "Do Most Fights Go to the Ground?," that you often hear BJJ enthusiasts claiming with intense seriousness. Let's get into it.
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
17min
January 27, 2023 Ep. 36 - Why Stripes and Belts Matter in BJJ... Discussing the unsaid...
In this episode, I talk about why stripes and belts matter in BJJ and what is often unsaid.
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
January 20, 2023 Ep. 35 - Dare to Be Different - Use a Gimmick
In this episode, I talk about why it is important to be different and how using a gimmick can improve your 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
...more
9min
January 13, 2023 Ep. 34 - Wrestle against better grapplers
In this episode, I talk about why it is important to wrestle against better grapplers.
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
8min
January 06, 2023 Ep. 33 - Dana White/Domestic violence/BJJ Stretch Projects
In this episode, we start off by talking about Dana White's slapping his spouse. Then we will discuss "Stretch Projects" and how they can improve your 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
...more
15min
December 30, 2022 Ep. 32 - End of the Year & Process vs Results Oriented Grappler
In this episode, we discuss some highs and lows in BJJ and how a Process vs Results Oriented Approach to grappling my affect your progress.
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
December 23, 2022 Ep. 31 - The Law of Diminishing Returns and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
In this episode, I discuss the idea that, at a certain point, trying to become a better grappler can eventually set you back as a grappler. It can even destroy your gains. What am I talking back? Check out the podcast.
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
12min
December 16, 2022 Ep. 30 - New Guy - Territory and Dominance (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
In this episode, I discuss the 'new guy' and why it is important to think about what roles we play in his or her experience at our gyms. I also discuss some of my experiences with new guys and some of the crazy ways we interact and react to them.
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
December 09, 2022 Ep. 29 - Making Success Unconscious in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
In this episode, we explore how we can make your grappling an unconscious process. We explore what a Level 2 event can do for your grappling and why it would be wise to invest in making them happen.
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
7min

FAQs about BJJ Counselor:

How many episodes does BJJ Counselor have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.