Today we talk with Christian Graugart, creator of BJJ Globetrotter. What is the true pursuit behind creating a worldwide network of affiliate academies? Plus attracting the right people, Jiu-Jitsu norms, getting back to business in a re-opening world, and wearing leather belts around your balls while you do Jiu-Jitsu chants with a bunch of people. 

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Does it feel like competition when you're training elsewhere? Should you go oversees to train or just to live your best life? It's on in this episode! We talk about our experiences going to other academies and proving our Jiu-Jitsu skills. Plus people leaving NYC and running away from the virus, is wearing a mask like wearing a condom? 

A Ratchet Dojo special message: 42nd street is for suckers. 

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In this episode, we get technical and controversial with strength and conditioning coach, Mark DiSalvo. We confront the purists that don't think is necessary to do extra strength training if you do Jiu-Jitsu and the people defending both of them. Plus, what is actually strength and conditioning training, do people in Jiu-Jitsu take steroids and what to do to recover your energy levels once you approach the 40s. 

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What happens next? How academies will ensure hygiene and a Covid-19 free environment? We discuss everything with the perspective of one of New York's top litigator, Andrew Leftt.

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Today we bring a little joy to world and dust off the good old tips for the dating game. Prepare to listen years of worthy information from former shy, lanky teens, to the heartbreaks that changed our lifes.

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