It's Ed's birthday! Which means a good old fashioned birthday beating is in store for him at PCI! In this episode Coach Bryan and Ed talk about what it means to become a coach and the value reasons to have an open mind about learning. So sit back, relax, and listen!

We talk about stand-up, takedowns, ground game, etc. But what is so crucial in each of these "phases" of fighting or grappling? The hand fight! You might think you hand fight, but Coach presents why you may not be as effective as you think you may be. Join us in this conversation with Coach Bryan and Ed as they talk about the lost art of hand fighting.

Woah. Woah. Woah. LUG is interviewing a "Gracie"?! Yes. When it comes to BJJ history, you can't really get any closer to the source than with Richard Bresler - Rorion Gracie's first American student. Coach Bryan and Ed talk with 6th Degree BJJ Black Belt and author of "Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiujitsu Saved My Life".

To purchase Richard Bresler's book visit: https://richardbresler.com/.

As always, use code PCIJITJITSU at Sanabul Sports for 10% off!

What really works in BJJ? Why is BJJ so complex? Or is it? Coach Bryan interviews BJJ 5th Degree Black Belt Javier Vasquez of JVTV on how BJJ developed, evolved, and in a sense - is devolving! Check it out!

Yes, you read that title right. In this episode Coach Bryan and Ed interview guitarist and jiujitsu practitioner - Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro! What's it like to go from head banging on stage to hundreds and thousands of fans of one of the most infamous metal bands to rolling on the mats? We interview Kiko on what he's learned through his music and learning jiujitsu. And what was it like growing up in Brazil during the jiujitsu renaissance.

Getting injured is part of the journey. We, as grapplers, accept it as something that will happen. Coach Bryan and Ed discuss why it's crucial to understand how to deal with and prevent injuries and continue to train with injuries. And it might not be exactly what you'd expect!