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In this episode, I chat with Pat Campagnola, owner of 10th Planet Springfield, MA. Pat hosted the Eco Camp for Submission Grappling a few weeks ago and we got to talk about lessons he's learned competing, coaching with CLA, hosting the Eco camp, and owning a gym while having a full time job. Hope you enjoy!Check out these links from the episode:Eco for Submission Grappling Discord10th Planet Springfield Youtube ChannelThanks for Rolling Podcast Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode Jake and I talk about the idea of what's real vs what we feel, the difference between what's subjectively happening, and what is objectively happening. We also venture off into talking about competition and some of the stressors, challenges, and mindset that come with competing. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

Alex Ayliffe (@staytech.jj) shares his insights into "grey area skills" in jiu jitsu and how to bridge concepts directly into practice and game design. Follow Alex on Instagram here. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I talked to Aaron Parham, the creator of Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling, was a moderator on r/bjj, and one of the creators of the Eco Camp. Check out the Sub Grappling Model he created and join the Discord here!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we dive into the Josh Waitzkin and Andrew Huberman podcast episode and relate a lot of the lessons to jiu jitsu, we reflect on a few things from the recent WNO event, and talk about what we're working on for Outlier Database and Sherpa!Links we mentioned:Ray Lewis Motivational VideoKaynan vs Nicky Rod at WNODownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we debrief our big highlights and main takeaways from the eco camp! Hope you enjoy. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we cover a bunch of topics! We start with some high level thoughts on the eco camp, go into some front headlock ideas, leg entanglements, berimbolos, and other ideas. Here's the Greg Souders video we referenced on leg entanglements.Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about camping while passing, Jake's takeaways from Sapateiro, Josh's trip to Princeton BJJ and intentions for Eco Camp, and share the latest updates with our apps, the Outlier Database and Sherpa.Here are links to videos we mentioned:Ecopalooza Spring 2024 Youtube PlaylistEthan Crelinsten Pressure Passing VideoKaynan Duarte Headquarters Passing VideoUse the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about the various paths of attack from front headlock. Hope you enjoy this new format! Here's the Youtube video for the visual aid. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I have Stan Pogrebinsky back on the show! We dive deep into the idea of our bodies' systems, sub-systems, and the imbalances that come from doing jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about defending chest-to-back connection by looking at Turtle, Back, and Rear Body lock engagements. Hope you enjoy!Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, we talk about hand fighting as the top player while passing. Here are a few links to the matches we talked about: Jozef Chen, Andrew Tackett, and another Jozef Chen video. Hope you enjoy!Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I ask Jake about how to enter the legs from guard. Hope you enjoy!Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I speak with Darin Conner DeAngelis, he's got an incredible story about rising to the top of the jiu jitsu world, pivoting into coaching and counseling, and shares his insights along the way. Hope you enjoy!You can follow Darin on Instagram here, and check out his work here.Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about a bunch of random topics, we start with Database and Sherpa updates, go into K guard, back control, recent mindset shifts, and an esoteric discussion on rotation and control.Here's the clip of the knee breakdown dela riva and the back control idea from Craig Jones that we mentioned in theh episode. Hope you enjoy!Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I chat with Rob Cole! We deep dive into ecological dynamics, the four principles of the contraint led approach, give examples of games, and go over a lot of common misconceptions when it comes to the constraint led approach for jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!You can follow Rob Cole on Instagram here. Check out the Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling Discord, Rob's Youtube Channel, 3 Day Eco Camp April 4-6 in MA, Maine Globetrotters Camp where Rob will be teaching.Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I chat wtih Osar Lopez, the Head Freshman Wrestling Coach at San Marcos High and Coach at Mission Grappling Club. We talk about the cross over between wrestling and jiu jitsu and much more. Hope you enjoy! You can follow Oscar on Instagram here.Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about closed guard in no gi. Transitions to K guard, balancing upper body attacks, lower body attacks, transitioning to dela riva, and hand fighting from closed guard. Hope you enjoy!Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk to Nick Angeloni, black belt, and owner of Prism Jiu Jitsu in Escondido, San Diego. He's also the co-host of the Post Rolls podcast with Miles Lukas. You can follow Nick on Instagram. Hope you enjoyed our conversation!Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, we talk with Andris Brunovskis from Legion! We talk about his journey as a competitor and coach, dive into ecological dynamics, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, we talk about my recent injury, K Guard, and guard/passing in general. Here's the link to the PJ Barch video we mentioned!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, we talk about goals for our jiu jitsu development, study, our apps, and life in general. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we catch up on Jake's recent trip to Japan and his training session there, my recent competition experience, lessons learned, and quick updates on progress with Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my AI-powered journaling app for athletes.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I have an awesome coaching call with Joe Hannan about an upcoming competition. Originally it was an in-house tournament, but it got rescheduled and I decided to compete in JJWL instead. Checkout BJJ Meditations on Instagram, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts.Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I discuss game planning for an upcoming competition with Patrick Robinson! This is a great framework on how to think about your "A game". We also discuss putting together a practice game plan, and overall competition prep. Check out Patrick's new books on Amazon:Roll to the Top: Creating a Winning Game Plan for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Climbing the Cage: Game Planning for Mixed Martial ArtsDownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about the guard, and how to prioritize sweeping, leg attacks, and wrestling up. Here's the match we mentioned with Keith Krikorian vs Diogo ReisDownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about the risk of going for a guillotine and ending up on bottom position, what to prioritize when attacking a guillotine, how to defend, and much more. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about pinning, and the dynamic between control and submission threat. The various pins from side control, north south, mount, and routes to submission vs control and maintenance. Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, we dive into the front headlock position and the dilemma between the go behind and submission threats. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we recap Josh's recent trip to Standard Jiu Jitsu with Greg Souders. Leg entanglement games, scheduling, culture, and more. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, we mashed up some of the highlights from our conversations with Trey Hucks, Kabir Bath, and Greg Souders on all things ecological dynamics, constraining to afford towards the invariants in jiu jitsu, game design, and much more. Hope you enjoy the eco-marathon! Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, Jake and I talk about my last competition and areas to work on when it comes to attacking from guard, off balancing, entering the legs, wrestling up, taking the back...etc. Hope you enjoy! Here's the video of Firas Zahabi teaching the leg entry we discussed.Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I talk with Patrick Robinson who's won mutliple world titles at blue, purple, brown, and black belt in both Gi and No Gi in his age brackets. He's consistently one of the best grapplers for his age. We talk about his competition game plan, practice game plan, recovery, tracking metrics, affirmations, mindset, visualization, and how he uses journaling and notetaking to take his game to the next level. Hope you enjoy!You can follow Patrick on Instagram and Facebook!Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this solo episode, I reflect on what I've learned about myself from my first four competitions and nine matches as a white belt. I focus mostly on the mental/emotional sides of the journey and less on the technical. A little different than what we usually talk about. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I get to be a guest on the BJJ Meditations Podcast! Hope you enjoy this week's swapcast.Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, we talk to Zach Maslany and Miha Perhavec all about CJI and the experience judging it. We go into the nuances and deep dive into the art and science of judging this new format. We cover the ruleset, format, the Andrew Tackett vs Kade Ruotolo, and Kade Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary matches. We also talk about Miha's new book, Modern Submission Grappling: The No Gi Submission Manual. Follow Zach Maslany on Instagram.Follow Miha Perhavec on Instagram.Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode we talk about Josh doing jiu jitsu at burning man, behind the scenes into Jake's development with the Outlier Database, some ideas with Sherpa Journal that I'm working on, and then we dive into Levi Jones Leary's guard retention and guard passing. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode I talk to Randall Dibble, who was a two time state qualifier in HS wrestling, a wrestling coach, and jiu jitsu purple belt who has competed extensively. We dive into how to get approach learning wrestling for beginners and go through the finish, attack, and setup for takedowns as well as various games/drills you can use. Hope you enjoy!Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, Jake and I talk about our thoughts after ADCC / CJI last weekend. We share highlights and thoughts on the format. We also discuss updates on the apps we're working on! Hope you enjoy.Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

This episode is a little different! I do a solo episode and share some thoughts I have on the power of journaling for performance, sports psychology, and give some thoughts about the design of the alpha version of my new app!Download Sherpa, the AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on the CJI bracket and the ADCC divisions. He goes over stylistic match ups, and game plans for several athletes as we look at the brackets and divisions together. We also talk about our excitement meeting other fellow practioners and people who surround the sport! If you see us out there, some say hi!Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, I talk to Jake about my recent injuries with turf toe and pulling a muscle in my hip/glute area twice. We brainstorm some standing and grip fighting games and talk to Jake about his knee and rib injury and what it was like to come back to fully training. Hope you enjoy!Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode we discuss all things leg lock defense, we start the conversation discussing saddle / cross ashi, then move into straight ashi / single leg x, 90/10, 80/20, and 50/50. We mentioned the BJJ Mental Models episode on Open Guard Leg Entanglements and the Gordan Ryan vs Nicky Rod match as good resources to dive into related to the topic. Hope you enjoy!Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, Jake and I talk about learnings we're finding with tripod passing, helpful games and techniques to try to progress, takeaways from the recent Greg Souders interview, and updates on progress on Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my journaling app for athletes. Hope you enjoy!Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, we talk to Greg Souders. We hope you can use this framework to help design practice on working certain skills of destabilization, isolation, and segmentation. We deep dive into his conceptual framework of what jiu jitsu is, and the invariants and priorities for the main scenarios in the game: Guard, Pinning, Submissions, Standing, and Leg Entanglements. At the end, we discuss external/internal focus of attention, and insights into Greg's reflections on the Deandre vs Ethan match at WNO 24. Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, we talk about passing half-guard, clearing the knee shield, and dealing with the butterfly half guard. We also discuss progress Josh is making with the seatbelt, and finishing the back take. At the end we revisit ideas from designated winner vs constraint led approach. Hope you enjoy!Checkout Jake's Outlier Database with Andrew Tackett using the leg drag against the butterfly half guard and another example of the scoop grip to clear the knee shield.Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, we looked back at the WNO 24 Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders and lessons learned from that match and others, and lessons learned from our recent injuries with Jake's rib and Josh's foot. Fun times. Hope you enjoy!Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

Josh has been wanting to add leg entanglements into his guard to make his guard more dynamic and offensive. We discuss potential games to play, and talk about how get started with leg entaglements!Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, we talk with Josh Beam. We talk about his story of becoming a nomad and traveling the world while competing nearly every weekend. He shared insights into his mindset and philosophies, including Stocism, and how that shows up in life and in jiu jitsu. We also discuss Ecological Dynamics, the Constraint-Led Approach, and how Josh self-directs his coaching now. Hope you enjoy!Follow Josh on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

In this episode, we talk about how to upgrade your back control from when you secure a seatbelt but have no hooks. Josh has been having trouble establishing better back control from this position and Jake provides some insights and details. Hope you find it helpful!Check out Sherpa, the AI-powered journal app for athletes. Sign up for the waitlist here.Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.