Thanks to listener Alexy for asking questions that consume all of the conversation in this episode.  We cover:

Why do you see more kimuras than americanas in jiu jitsu and MMA?

How do you attack a large joint like a hip?

Is the Suloev stretch damaging the hamstring or knee?

What is Kroyler’s opinion of Nick Diaz’s ground game?

The Alexy Episode

Each week Kroyler Gracie discusses Brazilian Jiu Jitsu concepts, techniques, history and culture with co-host Andrew Desimone. This podcast aims to explore all aspects of Jiu Jitsu while increasing practitioners’ appreciation and application of the art on and off the mat.

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A listener question starts a long discussion on Omoplatas.

Omoplata

We’ve mentioned this legend before and this week we finally devote an episode to Fernando Augusto, aka Terere!

BJJ Giants: Terere

Time to open up the listener mail bag once more!

Listener Questions

This week Kroyler is forced to talk about himself.  Consider this a forced unofficial autobiography.

Profile of a Disturbed Individual

In this episode we discuss:

How realistic are gi techniques on street clothing?

What ratio should a beginner have for time spent on basic techniques vs advanced techniques?

We discuss who would win a hypothetical grappling match between Khabib and Nate Diaz

What is Sambo?

Have you seen Vladimir Putin shirtless on a horse?

The Alexy Episode

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