The Grappling Podcast

In todays episode Levi and Matt disscuss thoughts on the recent tournament some of the Theory Jiu Jitsu team went to over the weekend. 

Before the boys get into Levis top take aways from the grappling industries event, they also discuss the great competition Levi hosts at Theory Jiu Jitsu that is free for competitors. 

So if you want to learn about the Theory Grappling Invitational and what Levi saw watching a bunch of matches,  stay tuned!

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Hello everyone!

In this episode Levi and Matt discuss the idea of taking training breaks to help improve your total skill development over the course of a year.

More specifically you can expect to learn:

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Hello Fellow Grapplers!

Today, Levi and Matt do a quick and actionable episode on grip fighting. 

Many times when a person starts training grappling they learn the end game (submissions). 

But how do you get to that end point, well it starts with having a strong beginning, and thats where grip fighting comes into play. 

in this episode you can look to learn actionable concepts you can immediately apply to your game.

We hope you enjoy this episode on grip fighting!

In this weeks episode Levi and Matt riff on the topic of submission systems, why they are helpful, and how to build your own! 

We hope you enjoy!

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Eileen Spence joins the boys to give a female grapplers perceptive on the sport!

In this episode you can look to learn.

• Strategies for dealing with larger opponents

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Do you live life half full or half empty?

Well in this episode of the Grappling Podcast Levi and Matt discuss insights that have helped them improve their bottom half guard game.

Are you getting passed often? Do you feel like you are getting smashed in bottom positions? Do you like to lay down on the ground when your doing combat?

Then this is episode is for you! 

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Do you like doing less laundry? How about saving money on finger tape? If so, this episode is for you! 

In this episode of the grappling podcast,  Levi and Matt discuss why they prefer to train NoGi. 

Topics include

- Why they feel its the best way to train to become an effective grappler.

- Why NoGi might be safer than Gi (speculation). 

- Their experience moving to NoGi "full time". 

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Join us in Episode 32 of The Grappling Podcast, where hosts Levi and Matt include a unique visitor onto their podcast: ChatGPT! They put their Jiu-Jitsu knowledge to the test, challenge each other with questions, and enjoy lively discussions about the intersection of grappling with the unfolding world of conversational AI. Experience an engaging fusion of grappling insights and cutting-edge AI technology in this unique and lively podcast episode!

In Episode 31 of The Grappling Podcast, hosts Levi and Matt have a wide-ranging conversation with their guest, Ethan Schneider. They discuss Ethan's grappling history, notably his wrestling experience and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Conversations extend beyond martial arts, touching on Ethan's other interests like gaming, soccer, and his business venture, PC Monster, which focuses on building gaming computers. The episode also delves into Ethan's journey, favorite techniques, and the influences shaping his life.

In today's episode, Matt and Levi discuss key concepts in regards to training leg locks, ranging from the attacks themselves, to safety precautions, to core concepts that will help you succeed in the world of lower body pins!