We are kicking off 2023 with a hot one!! 

In this episode Dre and Alex talk about the big juicy elephant in the room - PED's in BJJ...
Highlights
- The elephant in the room
- Gordon Ryan vs. Nicky Rod
- PED vs. Greasing allegations
- Dre's Low T levels 
- Does taking PED's take away from your victories? 

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Merry Christmas! Can a little marijuana actually improve your BJJ? In this episode, Dre and Alex get into the intermingling of weed and BJJ culture and whether it is a good or a bad thing....

- Weed in BJJ
- Pet peeves - Smoking before rolling
- Has jiu-jitsu embraced weed?
- Comparing weed to other substances and why it's banned by USADA.
- Benefits of smoking marijuana? 

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In this episode Dre introduces Alex to the term "Creonte" and the unspoken rule against gym hopping in BJJ. 

- What does Creonte mean?
- History behind the word
- Does lineage matter?
- Benefits of cross-training at other academies 

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First Installment of Open Mat - Dre and Alex scour the web for questions posed on BJJ forums and boards and discuss their thoughts on it.

• How hard should you roll with a visiting upper belt?
• Does size really matter?
• Should you train judo?
• What can I do to improve grip strength?
• idea! Gi open mat where everyone wears a white belt

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Dre and Alex talk about the long journey that is BJJ. 

• Why do people quit BJJ?
• Losing your love for the sport
• Training for longevity in the sport
• Training for FUN vs. COMPETITION
• Benefits of becoming acquainted with conflict 
• JUST SHOW UP!!!

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Dre and Alex talk about what Alex wishes he knew before going to his first class. 

• No two belts are the same 
• What do you wish you knew before your first class?
• Natural athleticism only gets you so far
• Why do blue belts quit? 
• Don’t train for the belt
• Beginner instincts
• Measure success in as many ways as possible
• It’s all worth it in the end

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Today we talk about the one thing that everyone gets humbled by in BJJ - CARDIO. 

• Alex realizes that wrestling cardio is different from BJJ cardio.
• Explosive vs. long-haul cardio
• The best way to build BJJ cardio
• Unreasonable expectations 
• The keys to surviving long rounds
• Tips for breathing and controlling mindset

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Welcome to the first episode of the ETG!!!
In this episode, you get a quick intro to both Dre and Alex and then they dive into Alex's humbling experience so far in his BJJ journey. 

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