Brian Glick is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under John Danaher and Renzo Gracie. Brian recalls training at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City; meeting his teacher John Danaher; broader conceptions of jiu-jitsu; maintaining longevity in jiu-jitsu; and more. 

Brian Glick:

https://www.instagram.com/bzglick/

YouTube: Brian Glick

Robert Degle is a nogi jiu-jitsu competitor and instructor. He has taught seminars all over Asia. Robert explains the use of kani-basami for jiu-jitsu and his arm-saddle system; self-directed learning; analyzing of the most common leg-entanglements; the state of jiu-jitsu in Asia; and influences from philosophy.  

Robert Degle:

https://www.instagram.com/robertdeglebjj/

https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/

YouTube: RobertDegleBJJ

Penn State wrestler and Olympic hopeful Dan Vallimont talks about his training; the 3 x 5 system; 7 ways to create motion; warm-ups before competition; strength training and diet; and his work with BJJ Fanatics / Fanatic Wrestling. 

Dan Vallimont:

https://www.instagram.com/vmont165/

https://fanaticwrestling.com/collections/all/fighter_dan-vallimont

Coach Mike Mal is a content producer for FloWrestling. He explains the difference between folkstyle and freestyle wrestling; the mindset jiu-jitsu players need for wrestling; why Jordan Burroughs is the GOAT of wrestling; listing the top athletes of the sport; and the different international styles of freestyle wrestling. 

Mike Malinconico:

https://www.instagram.com/mikemalinconico/

"Sambo Steve" Koepfer is a leading sambo coach in the US. His Influence won him a technical advising role for the action-thriller film series John Wick. Stephen talks about rule-sets: sambo as a minority sport in the world of submission grappling; throws and leglocks for jiu-jitsu; and his training in Russia / Eastern Europe. 

Stephen Koepfer

https://www.instagram.com/sambosteve/

http://www.nycombatsambo.com/

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nycs

Takedowns can be divided into two categories according to scholar Attilio Sacripanti: General Action Invariants (synergy-based) and Specific Action Invariants (lever-based). 

"Astonishing Judo, First Contact Tactics"

Examining a neglected area in jiu-jitsu. 

References:

1. https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ 

2. https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/

3. https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/

 Contact:

http://www.praxisjiujitsu.com