Jiu Jitsu Ponderings

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