Grappling With Podcast

 Bill is going solo today. he talks about a Twitter troll, what's the biggest physical advantage in BJJ and should new white belts be allowed to spar right away? let us know your experience. 

 Well Dr. Chris gets all upset in this one and he brings the receipts. A lot of information in this episode, learn a couple ways to read a peer reviewed study and some things to look out for.Also we talk about @SapateiroInvitational and the latest tournement that they hosted for $100k. Bill complains about event live streaming and how he would improve it. Also we preview  @BJJSTARSOFICIAL next event on  @FloGrappling April 26th.Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Dr. Chris and Bill talk about the risks of over training. Also how to prevent it. Especially being an older grappler (35 and up). We also talk about an ex pro athlete that is getting into BJJ and how they can manage expectations and their body. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Bill just hitting you with a quick list of people that should be banned from ever adopting a pet or training Brazilian jiu-jitsu. They should all be relegated to doing catch wrestling instead. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Bill is solo here, talking about the worst debate ever. 2 hours of our lives have been lost, but here I am talking about it.Also we talk about the new CJI rules and format. Also the dates have come out and we can buy our plane tickets!I touch on Polaris Teams Event. Europe vs USA.Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Bill, Dr. Chris & Dr. Carrie all break down this article that has caught a lot of attention. (See link below) That claims TRT causes Cancer and Heart Failure. The Docs break down the article and the contribution by Dr. Mike Isreatel. Bill of course wants to jump down Isreatels throat, but it might not be warranted.ARTICLE:https://www.bjjee.com/articles/considering-trt-bjj-black-belt-and-exercise-scientist-reveals-how-peds-can-take-years-off-your-life/?fbclid=PAY2xjawIDwI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABptGi5i_AsEYRML_ffOwd_RErCTVR9ng_6gKprg4kMx58YeM0_Ugo7sVhJg_aem_6vgCLtKjYWmHlm-Um0dPHQCheck us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Chris Hardy and Dr. Carrie Hardy are licensed physician's and BJJ practitioners, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Bill and Chris are back, and they are talking about BPC-157 peptides and if it is effective in pill form. A listener has a "Hip" issue and we work through that. Also a listener recommends a strength protocol from the  @BeStrongFirst team. Chris breaks it down.  Strong First Article: https://www.strongfirst.com/all-around-training-for-the-tactical-athlete/ intro 0:00 Strong First Workout Protocol 2:56 Dr. Mike Israetel getting torched 10:45 BPC-157 Effective in Pill Form? 13:52 Hip Issue 19:15 Circadian Rythem Talk 27:00 Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Today we talk about flow rolling rules, how to deal with someone you don't want to roll with and the viral video going around from Wong Jiu-Jitsu and heel hooking a new white belt wrestler. Also we deal with some crappy audio issues, which are not to bad. But if you hear a weird echo at random moments. That's what the poop is. intro 0:00Flow Roll Rules 2:42Dealing with someone you don't want to roll with 25:25Wong Jiu-Jitsu Controversy 31:19 

 In this episode Bill went on  @thebjjfoxcast9981 and decided to give way more information about his room mate life and his butt than was necessary. Especially for basically meeting Alex Martinez for the first time. Watch as Bill makes people regret having him on their podcast. Alex Martinez and 1/4 Jap Alex "Tojo" are both Black Belts in Jiu-Jitsu under Paul Nava. Alex owns and operates Ares East Mesa BJJ and they have their own podcast called BJJ Foxcast. They have had the likes of Rener Gracie, Tom Deblass, and now Bill Walker on their podcast. So go check that out. This episode was recorded in September 2024. Check out the Foxcast here https://www.youtube.com/@UCq-EUSjkPjpCTZYCtY0FQrg Check out Ares East Mesa BJJ if you are ever in the Phoenix area. On Instagram  @areseastmesabjj8683 Youtube:  @areseastmesabjj8683 Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast 

Bill bringing the BJJ news on a loaded couple weeks of jiujitsu. Check out whats been going on in this quick episode. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Well today we talk about Mike Israetel with @RenaissancePeriodization and how his opinion on rape seed oil (Canola oil) and seed oils is a bit misguided. Dr. Chris takes the route of explaining the poor studies that Mike is looking at to develop his opinion, and Bill just throws low brow insults. This is in response to his episode where he critiques Joe Rogans Diet/workout and he mentions his opinions on Seed Oils. We also answer a couple listener questions about implementing RP style work loads into BJJ. Time stamps coming soon. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Bill goes over The Crown by IBJJF, about 6 hours of jiu-jitsu boiled down to 30min so you don't have to watch boring matches. You can just skip around at your pleasure. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast 

 Dr. Chris here today with a solo episode talking about sandbagging in BJJ, hand injuries, and a middle aged practitioner that wants to ramp up intensity but is looking for help on improving their rolling cardio. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Chris and Bill give their two cents about how you can compete at a high level without being at a top tier famous gym like AOJ, Legion, Daisy Fresh, etc..Also Chris answers a listener question about nervous system overload and poor sleep.We also briefly talk about the LMNT "controversy" and Dr. Chris breaks it down.How to high level at jiu-jitsu without training at a famous gym:Lack in quality can be made up with quantityCompete oftenStudy what the top pros are doingSacrificeFind a coach that will invest in you Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages.Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Ok, so Bill is a little spicy for this one. He talks about something that is neglected in the BJJ community and he is tired of it! Also he gives his $.02 on if sparring is better for development or drilling. We can't forget the BJJ news, AIGA, IBJJF The Crown, Craig Jones, and everyones favorite Andrew Wiltse updates. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast 

 Bill and Chris talk about the different kinds of class structures and formats, what works for them and why they like certain styles of structure. Also we talk about a couple listeners questions about injuries and injury prevention. One person has a potential hamstring tear and the other is having intercostal muscle soreness in the rib area.Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Do you have a limp wrist? Do you need to strengthen your wimpy wrists? We talk about some workouts that will help you out. Also we get into the deep rules and styles of PB&J build techniques.Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

This week Black Belts in BJJ, Chris and Bill talk about some of the most annoying things a bad training partner can do. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

In this episode Dr. Hardy talks about a common  misconception when it comes to electrolytes and hydration. He also talks about the importance of sodium intake when doing jiu-jitsu or grappling, or even high intensity workouts. intro 0:00High Blood Pressure caused by electrolytes? 1:14Gut Health & Blood Pressure Linked? 4:29How much sodium to take 6:15​Diet 7:19Drinking just water is not good enough 8:47Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 On this episode Bill updates you with the fafoca going on with Andrew Wiltse and Daisey Fresh, he also jumps into the question, what makes a good student. Also, what makes a good coach in jiu-jitsu. intro 0:00Andrew Wiltse Update 1:20What Makes a Good Student 10:45What Makes a Good Coach 30:31Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Bill and Chris haven't talked in a while so they decided to catch up a bit, answer some listener questions and talk bill getting #MeToo'dIntro 0:00Bill moves to a new location 6:07Staying properly Hydrated 8:45Arizona is hot 13:30Dehydration Warnings 16:15Finding a Gym 23:30Bill Talks Butts and Ares Arizona 32:30245lb 5'5 and Starting BJJ 38:57Any Long Term Issues with Alpha Brain 59:45 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Bill here going solo and venting about being bad at jiu-jitsu, or at least being perceived as bad at bjj. The mind is a fickle beast, and Bill has been trying to work on changing his internal dialog and voice. He talks about these struggles in episode 123.intro 0:00 5 Best athletes compared to top 25 11:11 Fall in love with competing over winning 16:38Huberman talks enjoying putting in effort 20:32 Rumination on the Negative 25:38 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Chris and Carrie talk about doing jiu-jitsu above 50 years old, but this episode is for your 35+ people, as we all have different mileage on the body and stress levels. They also talk about working out in general and the benefits of strength training and other styles of training at an older age that are not just your normal benefits.intro 0:00Chris Realizes he's old 4:35​Old people vs Young People Stress Cup 5:25What is to old to start Jiu-Jitsu 17:10Brain Benefits of working out at an old age 21:05Muscles and Hormones 23:10Grip strength as a health marker 23:50 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 We got 4th place ADCC finisher, first place in our hearts Chris Wojcik on the show today, we were going to do a pre-show, but we decided to do a mini recap. But we end up talking about training and mental struggles as well as a bunch of other topics. Time codes will be added in a day or so. Check Chris out at the following: https://x.com/chrismwojcik https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik https://thegrapplersdiary.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thegrapplersdiary/ 

 All of the most annoying things about bjj. My personal favorites, and I realize I do almost all of them. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.  Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Dr. Carrie joins us to educate everyone on TRT and hormone therapy. Carrie Hardy owns her own practice and is a licensed ND, her husband Dr. Chris Hardy also is a licensed Physician, but not an ND. This creates an awesome dynamic where they can practice integrative medicine. intro 0:00 What Multivitamin to take 5:42 Dr. Carrie Intro 16:00 Can you get Cancer or Heart Disease from TRT 19:20 How often should you get your blood work checked 30:40 Is TRT available from any doc 35:00 300 point Testosterone swing in 2 week? 44:00Is all TRT the same? 46:00 49 Year old is told he has NORMAL levels, but feels like crap 49:00 Once you start can you stop 51:00 Should 70+ Year olds take TRT? 56:00 TRT Can help with Dementia & Alzheimer's? 57:45 Deep dive in a listeners numbers 1:03:00Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 This week we have a Solo episode from Chris, here he shows how to properly tape your fingers for longevity, but does it work? Some people swear by it, some people think its pointless and have never taped their fingers. What do you think?Also an interesting TRT question about fluctuating levels. 

 On this episode we talk about if training with your spouse is a good idea, also tips to help get them in the gym! Also Bill addresses the fire storm of Josh Saunders lovers and gives in to the pressure. Lastly we talk about the video below that talks about peptide treatment for injuries. Peptide video from  @TheArtofSkill Youtube page https://youtu.be/-31A-5SBX8M?si=pP40ZBnxwV6NCG9K intro 0:00 Josh Saunders Response 1:00 Training with your spouse 8:28 Bill has a small chest 35:24 Bills Fear of Grocery Stores 37:33 The Art of Skill Video PEPTIDES 44:14 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

This episode hits all the DEI marks, we have on a Hawaiian, with a great set of teeth that is often mistaken for a gay woman. None other than Professor Andrea's Husband.This is a comedy podcast, so don't take Bill or what we say seriously. Bill is a neurodivergent grown man that can barely make mac'n'cheese. Intro 0:00 Start of Bryan's BJJ Journey 4:00 Favorite promotion 18:03 Favorite belt 19:09 Knee Injuries 19:40 1st impression of Chris 27:32 Most memorable match or sparring round 28:50 Advice for people who compete 35:52 Biggest regret in bjj journey 42:41 Advice for white belts 49:17 Hardest part of being a black belt 53:45Pet peeve: Blabbering about tapping upper belts 57:54 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Solo episode with Bill, and he is talking about all the gossip going on in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Also, what is new with the Craig Jones Invitational vs ADCC saga.Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 This episode we have our training partner and Black Belt, Bootsy on to talk about the Craig Jones Invitational, ADCC and what we know about it and what our thoughts are. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Bill and Chris talk about what common mistakes they see people make at each belt, also throwing in what they did wrong at times.Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Bill is solo today talking about his experience with training judo in addition to his BJJ training. The Pros and Cons of cross training in a different sport that is like our BJJ Cousin. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Bill starts this one off a little squirly. So please excuse his retardation. After Bill gets his insults out, we talk about moves that are looked down upon as the dark arts, or subs that people hate to get hit with and start to feel some kind of way. Then we talk about a popular video from Josh Settlage on strength training for grapplers, and we finish up with Chris wearing Jnco Jeans.intro 0:00 Bill Insults Chris for 5 minutes 0:33 Stigma of Wristlocks 8::08 why are non choke subs looked down on? 21:26 josh settlage training split good for bjj practitioners? 25:01 what do you wish you'd done earlier on in your bjj journey 43:27 Here is a link to the workout video that we referenced from Josh https://youtu.be/ePytGHqcSRk?si=umvr8vsVz4yKFLdf Check out his page here https://www.youtube.com/@joshuasettlage Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Today Chris, Olivia, and BIll have their coach on, Andrew Solhiem. A 4th degree black belt in BJJ a former all state Everett High Karate Champion and a full blown ginger. We talk about tournament mindset when it comes to prep, losses, wins, post evaluations and more. We also talk about rib injuries and some virus care.Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Timestamps coming soon! Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Introduction 0:00Life stressors/Injuries/mental prep before a competition 00:42:17 When do you pull out of a tourney17:29 More Stress at Black Belt28:24 Stop Weight Training Week of Tourney?33:12 Labral Tear 38:04 Should I go 100% Effort 100% of the time?57:42 Am I Wasting My Time Only Working Defense Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Introduction 0:00Time-restricted eating Will Damage Your Heart? 1:18Is it disrespectful to be confident against a black belt? 30:13Once on TRT, always on TRT? 48:36 C2 Fracture Rehab - Back to the mats 54:34 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

intro 0:00What to do when visiting other gyms 2:43TRT ageing and BJJ 17:41Can Testosterone Numbers change drastically 23:13What is Free Testosterone 30:30Why is low testosterone so prevalant 36:20Spine Health 39:29Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Bill rocking the solo episode. He talks about the struggle of looking at your training partners as your competition and how to break out of that.Are black belts in jiu-jitsu better today than the were decades ago? Also talking about self talk and mindset for training and competition. Let's not forget a TRT question, Bill throws his stethoscope on and lab coat and goes to town on some poor Dr.Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Inroduction 0:00Recommendations for white/blue belts getting ready for tournament 3:56When do you stop adding new techniques to your game prior to tournament 17:3649 yr old Canadian with low TRT 28:3634 yr old blue belt unsure if TRT is for them 42:31Overusing Defense soap caused staph flare up 47:24Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

0:00 Introduction2:22 Do you need both your gi and nogi to be the same skill level to be promoted to the next belt?14:01 Grip Question: Why are my grips getting weaker over time?23:11 Who is a good hormone provider in the Everett, WA area?30:54 Why do people raise the legs of someone who was choked unconscious?34:47 What should a 4 stripe purple belt focus on to prepare for brown belt?45:07 What makes a purple belt according to Chris and BillHey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 intro 0:00 Should Black Belts Know How To Teach 7:00 Requirements To Get A Black Belt 19:50 What about Blue Belt Requirements 29:28 Are Black Belts Bullying You?? 41:30 Bill is Petty and Gets Called OUT 51:54  Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Bill is running solo today. He talks about ways to actually keep training fun and enjoyable, also how to avoid plateaus in training or how to get out of them. Also a match study, Bill goes over his last match at Master Worlds 2022 when he was a brown belt. A lot of lapel playing so if you like that stuff, it might be a fun watch. Check out Chris Wojcik twitter and blog/substack and instructional here: https://twitter.com/chrismwojcik https://thegrapplersdiary.substack.com/ https://bjjfanatics.com/products/dont-stand-up-by-chris-wojcik intro 0:00 Chris Wojick 0:45Defeating Plateaus 2:28 How to Have more Fun 17:30Match Study 31:00 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Intro 0:00 Ecological Follow Up 1:45How to pick a drilling partner 11:10Favorite Type of Roll 20:40Is Being Hard to Submit a Badge of Honor 30:36Coolest thing about being a Black Belt 41:28Toughest thing about being a Black Belt 46:26Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcastYouTube: /grapplingwithpodcastDr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Today Dr. Chris, Bill and Olivia talk about a listeners issue with his Ulnar Nerve, this is a common issue with grapplers. Also our feet, we have ruined our feet which tends to throw everything off, from knee pain to back pain. Also we preview the FloGrappling WNO card headlined by Victor Hugo and Nick Rodriguez "Nicky Rod". intro 0:00 FloGrappling WNO Nicky Rod vs Hugo 2:05 Foot Health 22:13 Ulnar Nerve 44:34 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Today Bill gets into his feelings and gets a little vulnerable while wearing his huggies. We talk about the difference between Bill and Chris and their mindset when it comes to getting smashed. They are on two different sides of the spectrum and they talk about how to deal with the feeling of just not wanting to do the hard round. Also we touch on common things that hold us back and slow our progression down. intro 0:00 I'm tired of getting smashed 3:56 Things that hinder your progress 30:13 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Happy 2024! We have another question and answer episope to ring in the new year.  Please see below the topics:Intro 0:00Older grappler with shoulder issues 1:28What is an athlete? 13:50Opinion on aspects of kid belt system for adults 18:40Chronic sinusitis 32:04Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: /grapplingwithpodcast Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.