In this sport, I talk about why training a few times a week can make you good, but not great. There are other factors involved that you may want to investigate to achieve those high heights in the grappling world.

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The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r

Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv

When it comes to grappling, whether it's your academy, your coach or your training partners, it's not what you give, it's how you give it. How do you establish positive relationships in BJJ and what is your strategy to maintain them? I discuss it in the podcast.

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The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r

Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv

In this episode, we discuss why hate is required in the sport we love so much, but not in the way you might think.

I competed again this past weekend. This time it was at 10th Planet. I detail my improvements, my struggles, what I want to focus on for the next tournament and how I feel about submission only and EBI rules. 

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The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r

Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv

In this episode, I talk about a controversial training tactic. It's BJJ, prison rules. But, before you make a judgment, hear me out. I'm going to discuss how you can you use this tactic as a way to measure progress and how to use it as a tool to stay motivated.

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In this episode, I discuss the idea of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ladder. I think it would be a fun way to keep grapplers involved in their development as grapplers. I believe it would also help prepare them for tournaments in many different ways. I came up with this concept in 2009 and shared it on my blog, Jiujitsu365.wordpress.com. I'm now sharing it with you. I hope you enjoy.

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The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r

Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv

In this episode, I talk about the importance of pushing past Beginner Failure in BJJ and not giving up hope. Join the Discussion!

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Grappling 101: https://www.amazon.com/Grappling-101-Avoid-Being-Bullied/dp/1520647026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MR42LIYK7VYU&keywords=grappling+101+Bakari+akil&qid=1659124875&sprefix=grappling+101+bakari+akil%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-1

This past weekend, I competed in the 2022 Summer Open Grappling Tournament. I haven't competed since my Judo days and it was my first BJJ tournament. I learned many lessons. Here I discuss my insights, my mistakes, positives and my plans to compete again.

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The Psychology of BJJ: https://tinyurl.com/5ect367r

Grappling 101: https://tinyurl.com/2p8whcfv

In this episode, I talk about dealing with new guys and finding out their grappling backgrounds. Sometimes you have to dig deep to keep them from taking you by surprise. 

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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

In this episode, I discuss how you can, easily, increase your attendance at your gym. These 7 steps will provide you with the motivation you need to, effortlessly, make it to the gym. 

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