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Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast
by Andre Hansel
The Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast features content relating to BJJ and aims to make learning and practicing jiu-jitsu as effective, positive, and rewarding as possible. These podcasts are done with beginner to intermediate jiu-jitsu athletes in mind but can benefit anybody involved in BJJ. The podcast is available with video and is posted on YouTube on this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jjjpodcast
Episodes
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Self Defense & Jiu Jitsu (What to Focus On)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss self-defense aspects of BJJ, They share stories about personal experiences in regard to people they've known and seen in self-defense situations including how it works for kids and women. They discuss how to approach…
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9 Pillar of a Competent Jiu Jitsu Martial Artist
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase talk about the pillars of what make you a competent BJJ martial artist. They go over physical, mental, and skill development oriented categories to develop to be a well rounded martial artist in jiu jitsu.
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What Makes BJJ a Great Platform for Self-Development
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase break down what makes BJJ such an ideal way to practice self-development. Some of the topics discussed: • Practicing social skills • What makes jiu jitsu hard • Novelty and the difficulty line • The network effect in the BJJ...
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Maximizing Jiu Jitsu Progress on Minimal Schedule (1-2 Classes a Week)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to get the most out of training only 1-2 sessions per week. It can be challenging to learn on a minimal schedule. Andre and Chase talk about what we can do to make progress if you have trouble making it to enough...
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How to Learn Jiu Jitsu Late Escapes Safely | Ep. 40
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to navigate learning late escapes in submission grappling. They talk about: Why late escapes are neglected in BJJ training Which late escapes are safest to start to train first How to select the right training partner…
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How to Train Hard in BJJ (And Make Progress Safely)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to approach training hard to maximize your experience on the mats in BJJ. Throughout the discussion they talk about how wrestling handles intensity and what lessons we can carry over and adapt to jiu jitsu. Some topics...
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10 Signs of a Good Jiu Jitsu School
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss several factors that can indicate that a jiu jitsu school is a good one.Some of the topics discussed include: Student success in tournaments Cleanliness of the school Live grappling occurring in most/all classes Upper belts...
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Teaching Jiu Jitsu Effectively & How It Develops Your BJJ
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Michael talk about teaching jiu jitsu. They talk about how to handle teaching your first classes when you start your journey as an instructor in BJJ. They also discuss how teaching BJJ helps you grow in skill as a jiu-jitsu athlete and...
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Why We Feel Insecure in Jiu Jitsu (And What To Do About It)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Chase and Andre discuss several of the main factors that lead to feeling insecure when you are training in BJJ. Feeling insecure in an uncomfortable but natural part of a complex sport with a social component, and people don't have context for how...
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Picking the Right BJJ Instructor for Private Lessons
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss the factors that can make a BJJ private lesson worth spending your time and money on. They also talk about how we can narrow down our choices for what instructors we should choose to get the most out of engaging in private...
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Boost BJJ Progress & Longevity (By Rotating Your Jiu Jitsu)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast, Andre and Chase discuss the importance of rotating your jiu-jitsu techniques and overall game plan to prevent constant wear and tear on specific joints and parts of your body as well as make better overall progress in your BJJ development....
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Are Jiu Jitsu Seminars Worth It (Evaluate For Yourself + Alternatives)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast Andre and Chase discuss whether or not it is worth it to attend jiu jitsu seminars. They talk about whether or not BJJ seminars are more or less useful based on your current skill level, some mindset ideas that allow you to get the most out of...
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9 Reasons Why Lower Belts Can Tap Upper Belts
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast, Andre and Chase break down 9 factors that lead to BJJ lower belts tapping out BJJ upper belts. They go into the idea of balancing these factors both as a lower belt and upper belt jiu-jitsu athlete and how to integrate a mental reframe to…
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3 Impactful Reasons to Strength Train for BJJ (And How)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast, Andre and Cary go over some important reasons why jiu-jitsu athletes can't ignore strength training as a part of their weekly training regimen. They talk about what positive roles having a strength reserve plays in getting quality learning...
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How Jiu Jitsu Adults Could Train Better (Lessons From Kids BJJ)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss how adults approach training BJJ much differently than kids do. Kids jiu jitsu tends to be a generally more positive environment and do not get bogged down by negative emotions. We explore ideas that adult BJJ athletes can...
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Mental Reframe to Prevent Boredom & Make Progress in BJJ
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to prevent the boredom that happens as a natural part of the learning cycle in jiu jitsu. Throughout training in BJJ, your skill levels and challenge levels will change and go out of balance in cycles. In this episode,...
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How BJJ Has Evolved & When to Learn Leg Locks
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Henry discuss a variety of topics ranging from the evolution of jiu-jitsu over the last 15 years, how training BJJ as a teenager differs from training as an adult, and how and when to integrate leg lock entanglements as a jiu-jitsu…
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Jiu Jitsu Competition Prep (BJJ Fight Camp Principles)
Andre and Chase discuss how to prepare for a BJJ competition by mirroring what works in a fight camp type scenario. The advice applies to all forms of combat sports, including BJJ white belts or other grappling beginners preparing for a jiu-jitsu competition. Even if you are more experienced in...
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Getting Emotional After BJJ (Why It Happens & How to Mitigate)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss why BJJ tends to make people emotional. They also talk about mitigation strategies to help smooth out the emotional lows and turn them into productive life moments.
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Why People Quit BJJ (And How to Avoid Quitting)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss the common reasons why people quit BJJ. They talk about topics ranging from the issues of expectation of progress to actual progress mismatches all the way to how to set goals and adapt your life to include jiu-jitsu even...
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Is BJJ Becoming Soft (And Is That a Problem)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss the topic of whether or not BJJ is becoming soft. They discuss what we can learn from what happened to other traditional martial arts that shifted over time and discuss why BJJ can't really become as soft as other martial...
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How to Deal With Aggressive BJJ Beginners (As A Beginner)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss how to handle aggressive BJJ beginners. They go over actions that you can take to help these beginners bring down their aggression levels (or excitement levels) without causing undue conflict. They also discuss some of the...
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How to Effectively Train BJJ Multiple Times in a Day
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast Andre and Chase discuss some of the ways that you can prepare yourself to get the most out of training BJJ multiple times a day. They discuss things ranging from how training multiples makes it easier to focus on appropriate goals to how to...
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How to Balance Aggression and Flow in BJJ Competitions
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss the topic of balancing aggression and flow in BJJ competitions. They draw the distinction between aggression and assertiveness and when you should be implementing these for maximum effects in competition. Finding the…
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How to Handle BJJ Training Partners That Don't Tap Out (When They Should)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase talk about how to handle BJJ training partners and opponents who are not tapping out when they should be tapping out. They discuss some of the problems associated with people not tapping out from both sides of the equation as well...
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Set Goals as BJJ White Belt for Progress & Motivation
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss goal setting for BJJ White Belts. They break down the common problems that jiu jitsu white belts face when setting inappropriate goals or unachievable goals and offer advice on how to reframe learning at a BJJ white belt to...
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Should BJJ White Belts Roll Creatively or Focus Basics
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast Andre and Chase discuss whether or not BJJ white belts should grapple creatively or focus on fundamentals or known techniques and movements.They discuss the validity of rolling creatively and give advice on where to find creative output that still...
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Should BJJ White Belts Specialize (When It Makes Sense)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast Andre and Chase discuss the pros and cons of specializing in specific techniques and positions as a white belt in BJJ. They talk about why white belts and all belt levels of jiu-jitsu athletes tend to want to specialize and the dangers associated...
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How To Be Good Visitor at a BJJ School
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast Andre and Chase discuss how you should behave as a default when visiting a BJJ school. They talk about changing your approach to training when you are visiting a school and how it can lead to a better overall experience Discussed in the video are...
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BJJ White Belt Beginner's Guide to Developing Composure
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast Andre and Chase talk about how to develop composure in BJJ with a slant towards helping beginner and intermediate jiu jitsu athletes. They go over reasons why our composure might break in BJJ and offer advice on how to come back from a break in...
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How to Deal With Anxiety Returning to BJJ After Injury
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase go over how to deal with the anxiety involved with returning to BJJ after an injury takes you off the mats. They go over what anxiety is and why it is a natural reaction to have when you are returning to the mats for BJJ after time...
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What BJJ Ruleset To Use For Mixed Jiu Jitsu Belt Levels
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss what BJJ ruleset you should be using when you are training in a mixed belt level setting. They discuss it from both the lens of the upper belt as well as from the lens of the lower belt. They talk about how to approach the...
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Best Pre-Class Routines for Optimal BJJ Training
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase break down different elements of a pre-class BJJ routine that will help jiu jitsu students optimize their learning as well as performance on the mats. They discuss aspects such as drinking enough water and getting salts in as well…
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Should You Choose Wrestling or BJJ (How to Train Both)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss whether or not you should choose to do school wrestling over Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They talk about the cost to train and compete in each sport and share some real stories about Chase's experience with kids he has personally...
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Should You Train BJJ on Both Sides (With Beginner Advice)
On this 10th episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss the pros and cons of training BJJ techniques on both sides. They also go into actionable advice for white belts and beginner grapplers on where their time might be best spent. They break down the problem into different...
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When BJJ White Belts Should Integrate Wrestling
In this episode, Andre and Chase discuss when BJJ white belts should be integrating wrestling principles into their jiu-jitsu. Specific sources of getting wrestling training are outlined and general advice for BJJ beginners is given in order to maximally impact their BJJ by applying specific...
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How BJJ Changed Over Time (And How Beginners Should Navigate)
In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how BJJ has changed over time and how white belts and beginners need to navigate it. BJJ has become more complex over time and blends more wrestling-style grappling as well as the inclusion of modern leg entanglements. All...
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How to Transition to BJJ From Wrestling
In episode 7 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre brings on Cary Miller who wrestled at Appalachian State. Cary is a D1 wrestler and is a 2-time conference champion and 2-time national qualifier. They discuss how wrestlers can best transition from wrestling to BJJ and become a better total...
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How to Roll With Smaller Training Partners in BJJ
In episode 6 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to roll with smaller training partners in BJJ and offer advice on how to be a safe larger training partner in jiu jitsu. They also outline specific advice to make sure that you behave politely and tips on how to make sure...
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How to Remember Your Jiu Jitsu Techniques for BJJ Beginners
In episode 5 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss ways that you can take control of your BJJ learning as a beginner when you are having trouble remembering all of your BJJ techniques. This is common in many schools and this episode outlines some strategies to ensure that you...
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Stages of Being a BJJ White Belt (And How To Progress Faster)
In episode 4 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss the different stages of being a white belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and offer some advice on how to progress more quickly through each of those stages.
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Debunking Excuses People Give to Put Off Starting BJJ
In episode 3 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss the excuses that people give that stop people from starting in BJJ.The excuses discussed in this episode are listed below: I am too out of shape or overweight to start BJJ I am too big for BJJ I am too small for BJJ I am too...
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Who is Responsible for Your Safety in BJJ?
In episode 2 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss various topics on how to approach safety and tapping in BJJ, including some ideas that you should consider in your training as a beginning BJJ student. They discuss how to handle tapping and whether or not you have a duty to...
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How to Be a Good Training Partner in BJJ
In episode 1 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, we discuss how we can be a good training partner in BJJ. Some topics we cover are hygiene for BJJ, handling long hair when training BJJ, wearing the appropriate gear for jiu-jitsu, and how to optimally learn by staying mentally and physically…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast features content relating to BJJ and aims to make learning and practicing jiu-jitsu as effective, positive, and rewarding as possible.
These podcasts are done with beginner to intermediate jiu-jitsu athletes in mind but can benefit anybody involved in BJJ.
The podcast is available with video and is posted on YouTube on this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jjjpodcast
HOSTED BY
Andre Hansel
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The Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast features content relating to BJJ and aims to make learning and practicing jiu-jitsu as effective, positive, and rewarding as possible. These podcasts are done with beginner to intermediate jiu-jitsu athletes in mind but can benefit anybody involved in BJJ. The podcast...
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