Marcos “Yemaso” Torregrosa joins the show to talk about finding BJJ in Puerto Rico, the early days of MMA, training and living in Brazil and teaching effectively. He also discusses the difficult decision some students face of switching teams. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!

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SHOW NOTES:

* Origins* Discovering BJJ in Puerto Rico* UFC 9* Styles vs styles* PRIDE FC* Alliance* Traveling to Brazil to learn from Cassio Werneck* Life in Brazil* Exploring wrestling* Teaching effectively* Cliques within academies * The white belt process* Cultivating a positive culture* Crazy training stories from Brazil* Training at Team Lloyd Irvin* Switching teams* The Pummel* The “Big 4”* Kids anti-bullying programs

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Justin Rader joins the show and talks about blending Wrestling with BJJ, developing take downs, leaving your comfort zone, and the importance of knowing why you train. He also talks about leadership and effective coaching. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes!

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SHOW NOTES:

* Origins* Learning Wrestling from Johnny Hendricks’s father* Wrestling’s impact on him* His style of wrestling* Finding BJJ* Adapting Wrestling to BJJ* The burden of movement* The baseball choke is evil* His reduced learning curve* The importance of blending styles early* Take downs in Jiu-Jitsu* Training immersion* Grappling’s ability to break your comfort zone* Mapping out a game* Giving your best in the moment * His obsession with not getting taken down* The importance of knowing why you train* Why he hates the phrase “you win or you learn”* His “why”* Leadership* The Pummel* Coaching effectively

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In this throwback episode, UFC veteran and BJJ Black Belt Kenny Florian talks about BJJ in the 90’s, positive mentality, managing nerves and emotions and the value of setbacks. He also talks about commentating for the UFC and trades Royce Gracie stories with Ryan. Click “read more” for show notes and listening options! 

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SHOW NOTES:

* His originsJiu-Jitsu in the 90’sRyan and Kenny trade Royce Gracie storiesTeam sports vs martial artsThe guardBreakthroughs in Jiu-JitsuHis new academy in Los Angeles, Meraki Jiu-JitsuThe life changing experience that made him pursue Jiu-Jitsu full timeThe beginning of his MMA careerStriking for Jiu-JitsuBeing coachableManaging nerves and emotions while under pressureTraining at Tri-StarThe value of setbacksThe biggest obstacle Jiu-Jitsu has helped him overcomeHis decision to retire from MMAHis commentary careerHis recent NYC campHis recent match with Tim SpriggsSetting a pace in a matchStepping back from teaching to competeRounds and time limits in training Why he swims for conditioning Breathing and meditation Leg locks at the advanced level Heel hook breaking mechanics and errorsWhat he thinks the next wave in BJJ will bePassing the guard by threatening the legsHis BJJ Fanatics instructionals (Coupon code GRAPPLINGCENTRAL15)Evolution of the leg lock game Breaking gi habits in no-giScrambles in the gi compared to no-giAdding wrestling to Jiu-JitsuHis gi gameThe PummelThe most significant match he’s had in the last yearSacrifices he’s made as a professional grapplerThe Palhares Kasai matchDealing with a stallerTraining with people you may compete againstHis upcoming match with Josh HingerWhy Z Guard is such an effective position Passing Shin ShieldHis most frustrating rankOvercoming plateausMental preparationUpcoming matches

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Craig Jones returns to talk about his recent camp in NYC, his match with Tim Spriggs, conditioning, leg locks, gi and no-gi scrambles and breaking bad habits. He also talks about his frustrating match at Kasai against Palhares and upcoming matches he has! Click “read more” for show notes and listening options!

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SHOW NOTES:

* His recent NYC camp* His recent match with Tim Spriggs* Setting a pace in a match* Stepping back from teaching to compete* Rounds and time limits in training * Why he swims for conditioning * Breathing and meditation * Leg locks at the advanced level * Heel hook breaking mechanics and errors* What he thinks the next wave in BJJ will be* Passing the guard by threatening the legs* His BJJ Fanatics instructionals (Coupon code GRAPPLINGCENTRAL15)* Evolution of the leg lock game * Breaking gi habits in no-gi* Scrambles in the gi compared to no-gi* Adding wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu* His gi game* The Pummel* The most significant match he’s had in the last year* Sacrifices he’s made as a professional grappler* The Palhares Kasai match* Dealing with a staller* Training with people you may compete against* His upcoming match with Josh Hinger* Why Z Guard is such an effective position * Passing Shin Shield* His most frustrating rank* Overcoming plateaus* Mental preparation* Upcoming matches

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Amanda Leve joins the show to talk about competition mindset, competing against male athletes, submission only rules, drilling and managing competition anxiety. She also discusses her recent ADCC Trials win! Click “read more” for show notes and listening options!

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SHOW NOTES:

* Origins* Being competitive by nature* Mental toughness and cutting weight* Competition mindset* Her intro to Jiu-Jitsu* Competing against male athletes* Women’s confidence in Jiu-Jitsu* Training with guys* Her style* Why she prefers submission only rules* Dealing with a staller* Her take down game* The spinning armbar* Tracking progress* Structuring drills* Flow rolling* The ADCC West Coast Trials* Managing competition anxiety* Kids and competition anxiety / keeping it fun* Her match against UFC vet Cat Zingano* Leg Locks* Learning from Professor Ricardo Almeida* The Pummel* Opening and running her school* Role models for girls in 2019* Goals for 2019

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