In this episode of Bullish on JIU JITSU, Professor Bruce and Professor Big Joe discuss finding balance between JIU JITSU, family, and career, why some elite grapplers struggle in MMA, and the mindset behind effective, pressure-based guard passing. Practical insights for every grappler.

We talk about dealing with injuries and stories of how we train with lower belts.

In Episode 36 of Bullish on Jiu Jitsu, we sit down with special guest Eric Hale — a former nuclear engineer turned stock & options trading mentor, and a dedicated Jiu Jitsu practitioner who started his journey at 57.

Eric shares powerful insights on:

• Why it’s never too late to start Jiu Jitsu
• The parallels between investing and training
• The importance of discipline, consistency, and process
• How small, smart decisions compound over time

From the mats to the markets, this episode is packed with real-life lessons on growth, accountability, and building a better future.

If you’ve ever thought about starting Jiu Jitsu or investing—but kept putting it off—this episode is your sign to START NOW.

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Episode 35 of Bullish on Jiu Jitsu dives into the essential framework for beginners and the responsibility of training partners who help guide them. Professors Bruce and Big Jo break down common mistakes like oversharing techniques and being too passive, while emphasizing fundamentals like survival, escapes, repetition, and positional awareness. They also explore building an effective system, focusing on high-percentage techniques, and developing the mental side of jiu-jitsu. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is packed with practical insights to sharpen your training approach and long-term growth.

We talk about controversial topics in regards to training Jiu Jitsu- and our thoughts about them

Episode 33 Summary

In this episode, Professor Bruce and Big Jo focus on advice they wish they had known as white belts. The conversation centers around habits and mindset that help beginners improve faster and become better training partners.

In Episode 32 of Bullish on Jiu Jitsu, Professors Bruce and Joe break down the key traits that make a great training partner. They discuss controlling ego, communication, consistency, and the importance of being coachable—plus their thoughts on the difference between a jiu jitsu academy and a club.

In this episode we discuss training with a purpose for the New Year and other strategies to improve.

In this episode we talk about 5 tips for white belts, how to sharpen your game, and the seminar with Adam Wardzinski

In this episode, we dive into what really makes Jiu Jitsu special — the camaraderie after training. We talk about the upcoming Adam Wardzinski seminar at the academy, share our thoughts on “secret” techniques, and debate whether you should go for killer rounds or flow rolls during training.