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Jiu Jitsu Ponderings
by DAVID MITCHELL
With David Mitchell and Lauren Sacks. Want to listen in on a conversation between two black belt competitors as they break down the complex world of Jiu-Jitsu? Welcome to Jiu Jitsu Ponderings. We're David and Lauren, a husband-and-wife duo who have spent over a decade on the mats, competing at the highest levels of the sport. We're also Masters competitors who know the struggle of balancing elite training with full-time careers and family life. This podcast is where we pull back the curtain and share our honest, unfiltered, and sometimes silly conversations about all things grappling. As the #1 ranked IBJJF No-Gi Master 2 Black Belt (David) and a No-Gi Worlds/Euros Open Class Gold Medalist (Lauren), we bring a battle-tested perspective to the table. But our approach is different. With David's background as a Learning & Development expert at Google and Lauren's as a Game Designer, we don't just talk about moves—we break down the systems, strategies, and learning principles that lead
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Jiu Jitsu Ponderings Episode 1 - F2W Review, Ongoing Strategies and More
From the specific strategy for a single match to the overarching philosophies that guide a lifetime of training, there are countless layers to Jiu-Jitsu. In our very first episode, we're diving into that full spectrum. Welcome to Jiu Jitsu Ponderings! We kick things off with a breakdown of my recent Fight 2 Win victory and use it as a launchpad to dive into a ton of high-level concepts submitted by our community. We get into the real, unfiltered details of what it takes to compete and improve as a dedicated hobbyist. 🥋 Master the Ankle LockIf you’ve been told ankle locks don’t work at the high levels, David Mitchell is here to prove the opposite. In his new instructional, Ankle Locks Don’t Work (And Other Lies), David breaks down the modern No-Gi system he uses to finish 85% of his opponents.What’s inside:Competition-proven mechanics (No "YouTube gimmicks").Strategic setups to funnel opponents into escapes.Primary finishing high-percentage details.Get the Instructional on BJJ Fanatics00:00 Jiu Jitsu Ponderings Episode 1 - F2W Review, Ongoing Strategies and More 01:38 David's Fight 2 Win 297 Victory 06:43 Scouting Opponents 15:38 Verbal Coaching Tactics 19:10 Making Adjustments to your Game Over Time 24:30 Dealing with Opponents knowing your game 30:00 Things you should do, but you don't 33:40 Is Consistency really key? 40:23 Building Cardio for Specific Competitions 42:57 Being Purposeful with Your Training 47:43 Dealing with Injuries and Training #BJJStrategy #BJJPodcast #BJJ
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With David Mitchell and Lauren Sacks. Want to listen in on a conversation between two black belt competitors as they break down the complex world of Jiu-Jitsu? Welcome to Jiu Jitsu Ponderings. We're David and Lauren, a husband-and-wife duo who have spent over a decade on the mats, competing at the highest levels of the sport. We're also Masters competitors who know the struggle of balancing elite training with full-time careers and family life. This podcast is where we pull back the curtain and share our honest, unfiltered, and sometimes silly conversations about all things grappling. As the #1 ranked IBJJF No-Gi Master 2 Black Belt (David) and a No-Gi Worlds/Euros Open Class Gold Medalist (Lauren), we bring a battle-tested perspective to the table. But our approach is different. With David's background as a Learning & Development expert at Google and Lauren's as a Game Designer, we don't just talk about moves—we break down the systems, strategies, and learning principles that lead
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With David Mitchell and Lauren Sacks. Want to listen in on a conversation between two black belt competitors as they break down the complex world of Jiu-Jitsu? Welcome to Jiu Jitsu Ponderings. We're David and Lauren, a husband-and-wife duo who have spent over a decade on the mats, competing at...
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