Take one or Give one

The Dunning Krueger effect and the reality of training and intention..P.S. I know I say guardian instead of gardener toward the end. haha

This episode covers the age old question of when will we stop hating the feeling of losses in practice. We discuss the meaning of practice and how to fail forward.

Sam Knight asks an important question about training dynamics between pro wrestling and Jiu Jitsu.

We go over how to trust your body and when to know too much is too much

We go over an interesting interaction between a random blue belt and a black belt at the beach. We also talk about Jiu Jitsu in real life scenarios.

Why do the bllue belt blues exist and what causes it.

Complex movements can be miss leading and makes us feel some type of way. The thing is that those movements are not necessary. Are they cool... yes, but not necessary.

How do we stop caring about losing in training? Is it my ego?

I recently caught some heat from a previous episode. I had said that Gordon Ryan was not the best to ever grace the mats. I give my reasons here. Who is the greatest in your opinion?

Goals for the rest of 2025. We ended up getting cut off by a call at the end of the interview.

We talk promotions for Nogi only students. And How to express validity to said promotions.

What does the belt mean to me and what does it stand for?

after all of the dust has settled, this is what we came away with.

CJI is this weekend and will now be live and free on Flograppling's YouTube channel.

2 new question from local practitioner. Coaching black belts and stand out students.

The disrespect is real and the people want answers.

I got a questions about promotions and what it takes to level up.

I answer a question about why/how I keep trying to get better.

On this episode we talk about the ones that stay in the Meta of Jiu jitsu and dare not leave the confort zone.

on this episode we talk about injuries and the want to continue training.

Watering down Jiu Jitsu and at what cost? And pushing your "ways" on your students. Also a quick shout out to Auphonics for the love.

recap of my take on the debates between Greg and Big Dan and Also Greg and Mike Ireatel

Focus and how it applies to instructors and to the students

What to focus on as we go into a tournament.

One full year at Black Belt and What to expect for 2025!

We talk all things endurance and the confusion of cardio with running.

We tackle a bit more serious question with a combined answer from sent in questions.

A quick list of benefits that any and all JiuJiteiros can part take in and enjoy.

part 2 of the jiu jitsu parents. learning more about the good than the bad.

BJJ VS AJJ

Jiu Jitsu parents, the positive side

the good the bad and the ugly

WBW losing isn't the end of the world

Worst injury I've seen in person

What social media pages I would recommend.

Best guard in the gi

Aoki locks, yay or nah?

What is your go-to submission?

Submissions vs guard passing

WBW Boof techniques

Wbw gym's #1 struggle

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Winn and I talk about summer and what's next for the prodigy

Impromptu podcast while driving to go train.

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We go over the CJI, and what is going on with fighter pay.

I sit down and get to speak with America about her journey in jiu jitsu.

Where do you draw the line?