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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how and why Ikigai is paying Blue Belts more than ADCC pay females, why black belts are such divas, how the game has evolved, leg locks in the modern game, Steve background training with the Aspinall's and much more. 

Steven Henshall is the founder of Henshall BJJ and Ikigai Submission Grappling. A former MMA champion and BJJ black belt (under Andy Aspinall, father of UFC heavyweight Tom aspinall) Steven has extensive experience in grappling as a whole, competing in some of the biggest Jiu Jitsu events in the UK and a regular on the local competition circuit.

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00:00 Why Focus on Blue Belts
08:56 Training Bad Positions 
19:10 Modern Leg Lock Game
25:00 Can BJJ Be Mainstream
30:50 Ikigai Format and Rules
38:27 Athlete Selection
45:46 Black Belt Divas
50:41 Black Belt Levels
56:03 Pro Grappling Atmosphere
01:02:00 Steve’s Background 
01:12:02 Self Awareness
01:18:43 Aspinall vs Jones

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the time Elliot got horribly injured on the mats, using BJJ against a mugger before getting kissed, BJJ etiquette, the belt system, teenage freaks, cult behaviours and much more. 

Elliot Steel is a British stand-up comedian and comedy writer, competitive BJJ Blue belt and former, amateur Muay Thai and MMA competitor.

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00:00 BJJ is Boujee
05:23 Starting Jiu Jitsu
13:25 Danger of Leg Locks
18:56 Getting Choked Out
24:01 BJJ Etiquette
31:57 It’s All Relative
38:57 The Belt System
46:20 What Combat Sports Teach You
55:27 Street Fight Stories
01:05:35 Sport, Not Self Defence
01:12:51 Our Kids Competing
01:16:15 Twisted Testicles
01:24:08 Culty Behaviours 
01:37:11 Not Training Gi
01:38:01 Teenage Freaks
01:47:57 Next Revolution

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why Roy started creating belt grading demonstrations, what he believes the standards are from white to black belt, what is takes to be a coach and a role model in jiu jitsu, the art of teaching and much more. 

Roy Dean is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Kodokan Jud, and 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikikai Aikido. Roy has been instructing Martial Arts for 30 years and has inspired a generation of Martial Artists around the world.with his extensive instructional library and YouTube channel.

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Website - https://www.roydean.com

00:00 UK Matador Camp
02:04 Belt Demonstrations Origin
09:05 Black Belt Crucibles
14:16 White to Black Standards
23:19 Focuses at Each Belt
29:41 Being A Coach & Mentor
33:14 New Book Project 
38:46 Black Belt Role Models
46:37 Achieving Mastery
50:36 Humility of Jiu Jitsu
58:30 The Art of Teaching
01:04:35 Approaches to Training
01:14:49 Become The Complement
01:21:54 Plugs, Thanks & Outro

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Espen's different training methods, training in Norway, his training breakdown, approach to competition, competition mentality, to Gi or not to Gi, strong opinions on steroids and much more. 

Espen Mathiesen is a Norwegian BJJ athlete and black belt under José Carlos. Espen became one of the top grappling competitors in Europe while going through the ranks of BJJ in the IBJJF circuit, where Espen conquered medals in important tournaments such as the World, Pan American, and Euros.

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00:00 What is Ecological Training
06:50 Eco vs Other Methods
20:07 Training BJJ in Norway
29:29 Training Split
39:13 No Gi and Climbing 
47:07 Approach to Competition
53:18 Competition Prep
01:01:30 Gi vs NoGi
01:06:08 Steroids
01:13:48 Future Plans

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what makes us stiff and how to unlock our bodies,  the different approaches to mobility, the best warm up and cool downs, why Blue Belts make such good coaches and much more. 

Sebastian Brosche is a Swedish-born yoga enthusiast and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eduardo Rios, being also one of the top grappling competitors of his generation in the European jiu-jitsu circuit. Brosche is well known for his website (Yoga for BJJ), a pioneering platform used by thousands of BJJ practitioners, which advocates yoga and its benefits for grapplers.

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00:00 Intro
02:23 Body Awareness
11:33 Health Benefits of Mobility 
18:48 Why People Are Stiff
29:01 Importance of Movement 
35:32 Yoga Adherence
43:44 Different Approaches
52:38 BJJ Warm Ups
01:02:14 Cool Down & Stretching
01:09:24 Blue Belts Should Teach Beginners
01:15:24 Safeguarding Beginners
01:22:31 Seb’s Upcoming Fight

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Craig Jones ended up being oiled up in Turkey wrestling, the different personalities in jiu jitsu, if the nerds are good or bad, what the best gym work is to supplement your jiu jitsu, if steroids are ruining our sport and much more. 

Diren Kartal is a BJJ Purple Belt under Roger Gracie and one of the best known Fitness Authorities and Influencers in the UK and Turkey. Diren has spent time and trained with some the biggest names in the sport.

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00:00 Intro
03:00 Turkish Oil Wrestling with Craig Jones
10:37 Thoughts on CJI
20:33 Jiu Jitsu Superstars
25:01 Personalities in Jiu Jitsu
32:54 When Diren Started BJJ
38:46 Dangerous White Belts
41:42 Competing
46:19 Best Approach to Training
54:26 Find What Works For You
58:23 Best BJJ / Gym Split
01:08:18 Steroids in Jiu Jitsu
01:16:35 Can BJJ Be Mainstream?
01:23:30 What Diren Does

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why so many American Wrestlers are switching to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, will see an evolution of American Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Wrestling, the controversy around high level wrestlers competing at coloured belts, what gym work is best for BJJ, how it can be mainstream and much more. 

Ian Daube is an American Professional Grappler and Mixed Martial Artist, Former Division 1 Wrestler, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt and IBJJF Worlds Medalist.

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCuBpyaSqq9UzRH9G_wlNpYw 

00:00 No Gi Worlds Finals
12:32 Why Wrestlers are Doing BJJ
18:27 Transition to BJJ
24:18 American Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Wrestling
31:32 Sandbagging & Belts
40:50 Cross Training
49:21 Gym Work for BJJ
56:55 Is Flexibility Nature or Nurture
01:03:26 How Wrestling Will Change BJJ
01:10:07 How BJJ Will Be Mainstream
01:16:11 Future Plans & Thanks

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