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The Grappling Discourse

by Matt Skaff

A podcast that gets into grappling breakdowns, philosophies, history, and interviews.

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Episodes

  1. Grappling Affects On- Mental Health Interview

    In this episode I sit down for a short interview about grapplings effect on mental health.

  2. Life is Unpredictable

    Life is Unpredictable

  3. Return of a Legend

    In this episode I talk about the return of Marcelo Garcia.

  4. 2025

    In this episode I talk about what to expect in the year 2025.

  5. My Coaching Journey

    I’m this episode I talk about my growth as a coach.

  6. Win Now

    In this episode I talk about three ways to start winning more.

  7. Legends

    In this episode I talk about Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson . How to roll with older black belts and sand bagging.

  8. Victory

    In this episode I talk about the lead up and week of Pgf.

  9. Earning Respect

    How to earn respect one the mat.

  10. Stepping Down

    Stepping Down

  11. How Much Would You Pay?

    How Much Would you Pay?

  12. First Fight

    In this episode I talk about the first fight I’ve witnessed on the mats. We also talk about what does it mean to be the best?

  13. Is Dima Legit?

    In this episode I talk about if Nicky Ryan and Dima are over rated, also I talk about working on my communication skills.

  14. The Cave

    In this episode we talk about one championship controversy and about ignorance.

  15. Keep It Simple

    I’m this episode I talk about steroid use and keep your training simple.

  16. Deleted Episodes

    I’m this episode I talk about the Gordon Ryan rumors, ADCC and how to deal with an upper belt you do not like rolling with.

  17. CJI and ADCC Recap

    Breaking down the good and bad of adcc amd cji,

  18. CJI and ADCC Predictions

    In this episode I do a deep dive and make predictions for ADCC and CJI.

  19. Underdogs

    I talk gym Challenger, and Craig jones.

  20. ADCC Is Stacked

    I was wrong Adcc is still going to be amazing.

  21. More Conspiracies

    More Conspiracies

  22. New Training Methodology

    I talk about a new way to structure training and terrible judges.

  23. Turning A Blind Eye

    In this episode I talk about Joel gingery and the aftermath of his conviction.

  24. Broken At A Seminar

    In this episode I talk about rolling etiquette at a seminar so you don’t get broken.

  25. The Ultimate Troll

    In this episode I talk about main character, two superfights, and pride.

  26. Sucker Punch

    The Ruotolos makes a decision and a fight at Adcc.

  27. Bodybuilders Can’t Fight

    I’m this episode I talk about why you’d beat a body builder in a fight..

  28. Sessions Per Week/Death Threats

    In this episode I talk about the Ruotolos and Craig jones getting a death threat.

  29. Travis’s Journey To Brown Belt

    In this episode I talk about how each belt promotion can look different and Gordon Ryan taking two superfights.

  30. How Much Do The Corners Really Matter

    I’m this episode I talk about cornering and discuss how much of an impact I believe they have on a match.

  31. Use Your Camera

    In this episode I talk about the importance of filming your self and marcelo Garcia returning?????

  32. Symbiotic Relationships

    In this episode I talk about how to view training partners you mentor. Plus Craig jones officially announced a date!

  33. My New Project

    In this episode I talk about the fall of flo, training at other gyms, and starting a patreon.

  34. Craig Jones vs ADCC

    In this episode I talk about the beef brewing between Adcc and Craig jones

  35. War With ADCC

    In this episode I talk about Craig going to war with Adcc, comp standard’s, and complaining about getting better.

  36. Disrupting the Ecosystem

    In this episode I talk about Craig jones promotion and challenging higher belts.

  37. PGF Regular Season Recap

    I’m this episode I talk about the PGF regular season.

  38. 10 Bold PGF Predictions

    In this episode I talk about the PGF and drilling.

  39. Is It Possible?

    In this episode I talk about athlete development.

  40. Poor Game Development

    In this episode I talk about developing your game, PGF and ufc 300.

  41. Mcdojo’s

    In this episode I talk about a disturbed person walking in the gym and blue belt opening up a school near by.

  42. ADCC Recap

    In this episode I recap my weekend at ADCC.

  43. PGF Deep Dive

    In this episode I talk all things PGF.

  44. Tactics

    In this episode I talk about how to best position yourself to win.

  45. Where’s the Doctor?

    In this episode I talk about creatine, mma, and Meregali.

  46. White Belt Training Advice

    I’m this episode I talk boxing and, Adcc trials and white belt training.

  47. A Lesson From Nicholas Meregali

    In this episode I talk about Mikey training celebrities and Meregali stand up strategy.

  48. The Craig Jones Era

    In this episode I talk about fight pass invitational 6.

  49. Fixing The Mount

    In this episode I talk about Craig critiquing Adcc and coaching the mount position.

  50. Beating Up Influencers

    In this episode I talk PGF, Sean Strickland and destroying your training partners.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast that gets into grappling breakdowns, philosophies, history, and interviews.

HOSTED BY

Matt Skaff

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How many episodes does The Grappling Discourse have?

The Grappling Discourse currently has 448 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Grappling Discourse about?

A podcast that gets into grappling breakdowns, philosophies, history, and interviews.

How often does The Grappling Discourse release new episodes?

The Grappling Discourse publishes regularly with 448 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

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Who hosts The Grappling Discourse?

The Grappling Discourse is created and hosted by Matt Skaff.
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