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Last time we spoke about Black Saterday and Operation Iron Fist. Conflict erupted in Shanghai on August 13, when Japanese marines disguised as civilians provoked Chinese guards, resulting in fierce gunfire and urban warfare. Both sides engaged in skirmishes around vital locations, with the Eight Character Bridge becoming a focal point. On August 14, air raids misfired catastrophically, killing over a thousand civilians in what became known as "Black Saturday." In an attempt to regain control, Chiang Kai-shek authorized Operation Iron Fist, a bold offensive targeting Japanese strongholds. The attack commenced early on August 17, involving coordinated assaults aimed at exploiting weak points in the enemy defenses. However, poor coordination, entrenched opposition, and the complexity of urban combat resulted in further devastating losses for the Chinese troops. By August 18, Operation Iron Fist had failed, with the Japanese reinforcing their positions and announcing a strategic shift towards expanded military engagement.   #158 The Battle of Shanghai Part 3: The Chinese Counteroffensive “Drive them into the Sea!” Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. On August 18, the Japanese military reinforced their presence in Shanghai, shipping an additional 1,400 marines from Manchuria to bolster the ranks of the Japanese Shanghai Special Naval Landing Force or “SNLF”. Yes, all of you who don't listen to my Pacific War week by week podcast are going to get a lot of acronym lessons soon. And yes, they are not quote en quote real marines, but like most telling these stories its easier to refer to them this way. This influx of troops was a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, heightening tensions as the battle for control intensified. As the battle in Shanghai raged on, a growing sentiment emerged among Chinese leaders that crucial chances had been squandered. On August 18, Chiang Kai-shek sent his trusted aide, Deputy War Minister Chen Cheng, to confer with General Zhang Zhizhong at the front lines. They assessed the situation and agreed that instead of attacking the heavily fortified Hongkou area, they should redirect their focus to the Yangshupu district. The aim was to breach the defenses and split the Japanese forces along the Huangpu River. This strategic shift was precisely what the German military advisers and frontline commanders had anticipated, signaling a decisive move away from their earlier hesitance to engage within settlement boundaries. As attrition took its toll on the Chinese troops already committed in Shanghai, the responsibility for the offensive was placed on the newly arrived 36th Infantry Division, a unit highly trained by German forces. They were positioned to advance from the eastern edge of Hongkou, with two regiments tasked to march south toward the Huangpu. In the early hours of the 19th, two regiments of the 36th launched their long-planned attack, moving swiftly towards the front lines. The night was illuminated by the flames of sabotage and incendiary bombs, aiding visibility amid the chaos. However, the assault quickly faced significant challenges. Many of the Chinese soldiers were inexperienced, becoming easy targets for Japanese infantry positioned in rooftops and upper-story windows. In the absence of cover, some troops were forced to take shelter behind the fallen bodies of their comrades. For a moment, the Chinese troops felt a surge of hope, believing they could push the Japanese into the Huangpu River. General Zhang Fakui, observing from the opposite bank, envisioned a breakthrough. However, upon reaching Broadway, parallel to the river, they confronted a formidable barrier. High walls guarded the wharves, and even the largest artillery pieces struggled to breach the defenses. Attempts to scale the steel gate resulted in devastating fire from entrenched Japanese machine gunners, while fortified factories like the Gong Da Cotton Mill proved equally impenetrable. As the Chinese forces suffered under relentless bombardment, their momentum diminished. The 88th Infantry Division, previously effective, showed signs of disarray and hesitated to engage. Compounding their woes, Japanese reinforcements arrived, swelling their ranks to 6,300 well equipped marines. Despite these challenges, the Chinese committed to deploying their newly acquired British built Vickers tanks, a symbol of their efforts to modernize their military over the years. But with each hour, the balance of power tilted further in favor of the Japanese forces. Meanwhile the 87th Infantry Division was assigned two armored companies, yet it suffered catastrophic losses. The tanks, recently shipped from Nanjing, had crews untrained in coordinated assaults, and many were left without infantry support. The Chinese forces struggled to secure adjacent streets, allowing Japanese armor to outflank and destroy their tanks. The Japanese, too, faced coordination challenges between their armor and infantry, resulting in some of their tanks being annihilated by Chinese anti-tank weapons. On the 20th, General Zhang Zhizhong inspected the Yangshupu front and encountered a former student leading a tank company ready to attack the wharves. The tanks, hastily repaired and ill equipped for battle, faced fierce enemy fire, and the young officer expressed concern about the infantry's ability to keep pace. Despite Zhang's insistence that the assault must proceed, the attack ended in disaster as the tank company was decimated by shells from anchored vessels. The battle blended modern warfare with tactics reminiscent of earlier centuries. An officer named Wu Yujun managed a position during a Japanese cavalry attack on the 18th. After two unsuccessful assaults, Wu set an ambush that resulted in the annihilation of the Japanese riders. This incident illustrated the stark contrast on the battlefield where Chinese soldiers often confronted a technologically superior enemy while grappling with their own inexperience.  Many of the Chinese units arriving in Shanghai were very green, countless having never faced battle before, and their lack of experience proved costly in the initial days of fighting. Brigade Commander Fang Jing of the 98th Division observed that his soldiers constructed inadequate fortifications that crumbled under the Japanese 150mm howitzers. He lamented, “Often, the positions they built were too weak and couldn't withstand the enemy's artillery,”. On the 20th, 5 Chinese aircraft returned after yet another unsuccessful attack on the Japanese battleship Izumo, which remained anchored in the Huangpu. During their flight over western Zhabei, they encountered two Japanese seaplanes. One Chinese pilot broke formation, diving steeply to fire a brief machine-gun salvo, but his plane was quickly shot down, bursting into flames before crashing. The Chinese attacks had posed a significant threat to Japanese bombers, particularly the vulnerable Mitsubishi G3M medium aircraft targeting Shanghai and central China. Japan's First Combined Air Group suffered heavy losses, with half of its medium attack planes damaged or destroyed within the first three days of fighting. However, the Chinese pilots, largely inexperienced and inadequately trained, began to falter against the superior Japanese fighters, eventually withdrawing from the skies over Shanghai. Ground troops expressed frustration over the lack of effective air support, as they rarely saw their planes after the 20th, instead carrying out major troop movements only under the cover of darkness. The Japanese air superiority drastically affected operations on the ground, dictating when Chinese soldiers could eat and transport supplies. Without effective fighter protection and limited anti-aircraft capabilities, the Chinese troops were left exposed. Most of their anti-aircraft weaponry consisted of 20mm Solothurn guns that were ineffective against aircraft and were more often used against infantry. Officers hesitated to use these guns for fear of revealing their positions to the enemy.  By the morning of the 21st, the 36th Division had been relentlessly attacking the wharf area for over 48 hours, yet victory remained elusive. Although some tanks had infiltrated the wharf, they were met with dishearteningly strong Japanese defenses and a well-manned enemy presence. The commanders recognized that they had advanced too quickly without securing their flanks, and their reserves, which could have provided crucial support, remained in the rear. Reluctantly, they concluded that a withdrawal was necessary. The retreat was a painful acknowledgment that pushing the Japanese into the Huangpu River would not be as straightforward as hoped. Part of the Chinese failure stemmed from an inability to execute joint operations across different military branches. German advisors noted that artillery support for the forces in Yangshupu from the Pudong side was limited. In contrast, Japanese naval guns were actively providing support, significantly relieving the pressure on their marines. This imbalance resulted in heavy losses for the Chinese, with the 36th Division suffering over 2,000 casualties by the late 22nd. Meanwhile, Japanese naval aircraft attempted to impede the movement of additional Chinese troops to Shanghai by bombing the railway from Suzhou. Although several bridges were destroyed and railway stations sustained damage, the delays were minimal, offering some reassurance to Chinese commanders who understood that reinforcements were essential for a successful continuation of the battle. The light cruiser Jintsu, carrying the 3rd Division, set to land six miles north of Shanghai, while the 11th Division would disembark a dozen miles further up the Yangtze River. By the evening of the 21st, the task force arrived at the Yangtze River and the Saddle Islands off the river estuary. The soldiers had to transfer to smaller vessels capable of navigating the shallow waters of the Huangpu River.  On the 23rd, Matsui Iwane got aboard the light cruiser Yura and was greeted by Rear Admiral Chuichi Nagumo, then the commander of the 8th cruiser division. Yes, the same man who would be blamed for losing at Midway in 1942. The Japanese fleet had made a strategic sweep as far south as Hangzhou Bay the previous day to disrupt Chinese troop movements and force them to spread thin along the coast. However, with the landings imminent, it was clear the assault would happen at Wusong and Chuanshakou. Initially, Matsui preferred landing both divisions at Chuanshakou for a sweeping advance into the lightly defended countryside west of Shanghai, which would encircle tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers. The 3rd Fleet, however, proposed a bolder strategy: the 11th Infantry Division would proceed with the landing at Chuanshakou, while the 3rd Infantry Division would land at Wusong, directly confronting the heavily concentrated Chinese forces around Shanghai. This plan aimed to exert pressure from both the front and the rear, a tactic that could yield success but risked high casualties if faced with stiff Chinese resistance. Aware of the operation's risks, the naval officers sought to ease potential tensions with their army counterparts by offering over 500 elite marines to support the assault, preparing for what could be a pivotal moment in the campaign. Shortly after midnight on the 23rd, the marines designated as the primary assault wave at Wusong arrived in a convoy of steamers from Shanghai. Their arrival was eagerly anticipated, as they would spare the 3rd Division from being the first to land. As the naval artillery barrage reached a deafening climax, the boats glided across the smooth water towards the shore. Any time a Chinese machine gun opened fire, it drew immediate response from the Japanese gunners, swiftly silencing the threat. Meanwhile, trench mortars onshore targeted the advancing vessels, but their rounds fell harmlessly into the water without causing any damage. At 3:00 am, the first landing craft reached the bank, dropped anchor, and lowered its ramp. The marines waded ashore, climbing the 15 foot high dike to survey the terrain. Suddenly, machine gun fire erupted from a Chinese position just 50 yards away, cutting down several marines. Undeterred, the marines charged with fixed bayonets across the open field. An explosion marked the spot where a soldier had triggered a landmine, followed by more detonations, but there was no retreat; they pressed on, swarming over the Chinese trench and engaging in a brief yet fierce hand-to-hand struggle. Within moments, they had taken the position. The marines quickly cleared the area, paving a path to their immediate objective, a military road running parallel to the Huangpu River. While setting up defensive positions, the 3rd Division began to disembark at the water's edge. By 8:00 a.m, the divisional command stepped ashore as the last unit to arrive. Meanwhile, naval pilots were busy bombing and strafing roads further inland to impede any enemy reinforcements. The landing had unfolded with remarkable success, marking a significant moment in the operation and setting the stage for greater advances by Japanese forces. Meanwhile the 11th division began setting foot on the beach north of Chuanshakou at 3:50 am. As the soldiers advanced towards the town's outskirts, they encountered only minimal resistance as Chuanshakou was defended by a single Chinese company.  Matsui was pleased with the outcome; everything had unfolded according to plan and, in fact, better than he had dared to hope. Casualties in both divisions were surprisingly low, amounting to little more than 40 soldiers. At 5:30 am, Zhang Zhizhong received an urgent phone call at his new headquarters in a small village near Nanxiang. On the line was Liu Heding, commander of the 56th Infantry Division, reporting that an enemy force of unknown size had landed near Chuanshakou. With heavy bombardment disrupting communications, details were scarce, but Zhang immediately recognized the gravity of the situation: a new front was opening, complicating his command significantly. Realizing he could not effectively manage the situation from Nanxiang with communications down, Zhang decided to head to the command post of the 87th Infantry Division in Jiangwan, a town closer to the landing area. By the time he arrived at the 87th Division's base, it was nearly 9:00 am. He was informed that the Japanese had not only landed at Chuanshakou but also at Wusong. Recognizing the urgency, he quickly dispatched half of the 87th Infantry Division and a regiment from the recently arrived Training Brigade, an elite unit fresh from Nanjing, to respond to the threat. Given that the 56th Infantry Division alone could not secure the area around Chuanshakou, Zhang assigned the 98th Infantry Division to defend most of the Yangtze riverbank under threat. He also dispatched the 11th Division, which had just arrived in the Shanghai area with Deputy War Minister Chen Cheng to move toward Luodian, a town just a few miles from the landing zone at Chuanshakou.  Meanwhile, the Japanese forces were advancing swiftly. While the main landing contingent engaged in fierce fighting for control of Chuanshakou, a small unit of a few hundred soldiers was dispatched down the road to Luodian. Marching under the scorching August sun, the reservists, weary from the trek, found little resistance upon reaching Luodian. They hastily set up camp without adequately preparing defenses, making them vulnerable targets. Later that afternoon, advance units of the 11th Infantry Division reached Luodian, shaken but determined to attack even after facing air raids on their journey. The ensuing skirmish was swift; within an hour, the Japanese were repelled. Back over at Wusong Hu Guobing received orders to push back the Japanese on August 21st. He led his regiment towards the Japanese lines, as his platoons dispersed further, dividing into smaller squads. Soon, the sharp crack and rattle of small arms fire resonated along the regiment's front. Battalion Commander Qin Shiquan, a graduate of the Central Military Academy, led two companies toward the enemy positions, taking care to remain unnoticed. When they drew close enough, he ordered his bugler to sound the charge. Then, raising his Mauser pistol, he turned to face his men and shouted, “Attack! Attack!” This sudden noise revealed his position, making it vulnerable. Japanese observers hidden nearby quickly relayed his coordinates to warships offshore. Within minutes, shells began to rain down on the unit with alarming accuracy. Amidst the storm of fire unleashed by the Japanese, all semblance of order disintegrated, and chaos ensued as each unit fought to survive. Hu Guobing spent most of the day dodging Japanese aircraft that circled overhead, waiting for targets to emerge. As Hu Guobing recalled “It felt as though the enemy could see everything. It was crucial not to act rashly. Our only real options were to take cover in a hole or hide behind a ridge”. The gunfire continued throughout the afternoon and did not relent until darkness began to fall. Only then could the soldiers breathe a little easier, grab a few bites of their field rations, and quench their parched throats with sips from their water canteens. Seizing the relative safety of night, they hurried to improve their positions, knowing that once dawn arrived, it would be too late; a shallow trench or inadequate camouflage could spell doom. Although it had been Chiang Kai-Shek's decision to place Zhang Zhizhong and Feng Yuxiang in charge of Shanghai, now designated the 3rd War Zone, he was having regrets. In a telephone conversation with Feng Yuxiang shortly after the Japanese landings, Chiang emphasized the importance of monitoring the younger front-line commanders. He urged “Don't hesitate to give them advice,”. Feng assured him that he would not hold back. He then recounted an anecdote about General Nogi Maresuke, who, during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, allegedly delegated all major decisions to his chief of staff. Feng told him “The frontline commanders possess courage and a fighting spirit. Their role is to take orders and engage in battle. Mine is to stay back, like Nogi, write a few poems, and wait for the inevitable,”. Chiang persistently insisted, “Regardless of the situation, don't be shy. Share your insights with them.” “Of course,” Feng responded. “If I notice something amiss, I'll address it without hesitation. You can count on me.” However, this assurance did little to calm Chiang's concerns. A great concern was Zhang Zhizhong. Much of his rhetoric about fighting the Japanese seemed to lack substance. Zhang had not demonstrated the necessary resolve to launch attacks against the small Japanese forces in the city when decisive action could have turned the tide of the battle. With Japanese reinforcements firmly entrenched in two locations within the greater Shanghai area, it was now too late to pursue a quick victory over the enemy. Compounding the issue, Zhang appeared to spend an excessive amount of time making grandiose statements to the newspapers rather than focusing on the ground situation. Chiang's frustration was palpable, and it was shared by his German advisors, who concurred that Zhang lacked the requisite “toughness” to confront Japanese resistance effectively. The decision to send Deputy War Minister Chen Cheng to the front was an early indication that Chiang was considering replacing Zhang. In a particularly humiliating twist, Zhang was not even informed of Chen Cheng's appointment and learned about it indirectly through other field commanders. Fearing that he was being sidelined, Zhang Zhizhong hurried to the 3rd War Zone headquarters in Suzhou to assess the situation. While in Suzhou, called Chiang, whom began harshly criticizing him for being so far behind the front lines. “What are you doing in Suzhou? What are you doing in Suzhou?”. Zhang Zhizhong replied “Mr. Chairman, I'm back in Suzhou to discuss important strategic matters. Otherwise, I'm constantly at the front What's the matter with you?” Chiang was incensed by this perceived disrespect. “What's the matter with me? You ask me what's the matter with me!” His voice rising to a hoarse shriek, Chiang Kai-shek abruptly hung up. At this point, Zhang must have had little doubt that his days as the chief field commander were numbered. The Japanese landings had accomplished their immediate objective of relieving pressure on the small marine forces holed up in Shanghai. As a result, the Chinese were forced to halt their attacks on Hongkou and Yangshupu and had to reconsider how to allocate their resources across various fronts. If the Japanese landing party grew large enough, the Chinese forces could risk becoming the target of a Japanese pincer movement. In essence, within a few days, they had shifted from an offensive posture to a defensive one. Against this backdrop, Chen Cheng,  leading the 15th Army Group, arrived in Suzhou on August 24th. His presence aimed to bolster resistance, and he was also there to familiarize himself with local conditions, as he was expected to take on a greater role at the front shortly. Chen's confident demeanor and readiness to overrule local commanders indicated that real authority already resided with him. While he agreed with Zhang Zhizhong's plans from the previous day to counter the landings, he deemed them insufficient given the threat posed by the fresh Japanese troops. Consequently, he ordered that more soldiers be redeployed from Shanghai proper to the landing zones. To counter the dire situation, Falkenhausen devised a plan aimed at reigniting enthusiasm for the offensive among the Chinese forces. During a meeting on the 25th, he proposed rallying all troops in the Luodian area to mount a coordinated attack from all sides against the Japanese landing force. Emphasizing the German preference for a decisive strike, he aimed to push the invaders back into the Yangtze. The assembled officers expressed their agreement with the plan. However, as dawn broke, the optimism from the night's discussions began to wane. It had been 48 hours since the landings, and the Japanese army had solidified its foothold at Chuanshakou, rapidly approaching a point of strength that would make it nearly impossible to dislodge them. Tanks and artillery were assembled along the riverbank, while engineers constructed a pier to facilitate the faster unloading of troops and supplies. They had already established a bridgehead that extended 10 miles in length and reached a depth of five miles, initiating the construction of a road heading inland, an evident preparation for a major offensive. In a secret report to Chiang Kai-shek, Falkenhausen outlined the challenging situation as the Japanese consolidated their material advantages. “It should be noted that the enemy's army and navy operate in close coordination. Although their land-based artillery is still relatively weak, this is offset by their robust naval artillery and ship-based aircraft,”. He further noted that the airfields on Chongming Island contributed to Japan's now “complete air superiority, as a result, the main operations on our side should be executed after dark.”  From late August onward, most Chinese movements occurred after sunset. Only then could Chinese and Japanese infantry engage on more equal footing, without the overwhelming advantage provided by air support. Night became the great equalizer in the uneven battle for Shanghai. During the day, the relentlessly active Japanese forces seemed to be everywhere. They deployed rubber boats up small rivers to scout and disrupt. Their observation balloons hovered on the horizon, keeping a vigilant watch on the Chinese and swiftly scrambling aircraft upon detecting any movement. They combined technological superiority with a bravery that bordered on the suicidal; when faced with the prospect of capture, many Japanese soldiers preferred death. Following a fierce battle in the vicinity of Luodian, the Chinese retrieved the body of a sergeant major who had committed hara-kiri, while a gravely injured private was found attempting to slit his own throat with his bayonet. Luodian remained the immediate target for nearly all the Japanese forces in the area, facing the same Chinese units that had driven them out on August 23rd. The Chinese were well entrenched in and around the town, but they lacked the numbers to consider launching offensive operations against the Japanese at Chuanshakou. Instead, their priority was to strengthen their defenses. While waiting for the Japanese to resume the assault, they endured massive and sustained bombardment. Among the Chinese officers, there was a growing sense of crisis and a palpable fear that their defensive line could collapse at any moment. From their perspective, the Japanese appeared to be gaining momentum. However, the situation looked quite different from the Japanese invaders' point of view. Japanese casualties began to rise as the Chinese reinforcements sent to the Luodian area started to make an impact. Two days after the landings, the number of dead and injured from the 11th Division had exceeded 400, and the toll continued to climb. Among the casualties was a senior staff officer who was killed moments after stepping off his landing craft at Chuanshakou, struck down by a Chinese aircraft that had evaded Japanese fighter cover. The death toll escalated so quickly that not all bodies could be cremated, as was customary for the Japanese; privates and junior officers were hastily buried instead. For an army that prided itself on honoring its fallen soldiers more than those left alive, this was a significant blow to morale. The 3rd Division faced different challenges in its sector. It was subjected to relentless attacks on the first day of the landing and had to repel two further major enemy assaults on the second day. Additionally, it experienced occasional shelling from Chinese artillery located on the Pudong side. The greatest threat, however, came from the division's right flank. North of the landing zone lay Wusong Fortress, which had been guarding the approach to Shanghai since the wars against British and French forces in the mid-19th century. From their fortifications, Chinese infantry and artillery continuously targeted the Japanese as they disembarked from their boats and advanced inland. They also fired upon small vessels navigating up the Huangpu River, delivering supplies to the division. As the 3rd Division expanded its bridgehead in the days following the landing, Wusong Fortress remained a persistent threat, impeding the buildup of Japanese forces on shore. Compounding the Japanese sense of being encircled, the village of Yinhang to the south was also under Chinese control. This, combined with the steadily increasing number of Chinese defenders in front of the landing zone, created a challenging tactical situation for the Japanese. Although initial casualties had been lighter than the planners had feared, the number of Japanese losses began to rise. By the 25th, the 3rd Division, often referred to as the “Lucky” Division, reported over 300 accumulated casualties. Two days later, that number had escalated to 500, the majority of whom were killed in action. On the 28th, the 3rd Division was finally able to capture the village of Yinhang, freeing itself somewhat from the tactical constraints it had faced up to that point. On the same day, following an intense naval bombardment, the 11th Division launched an assault on Luodian. Leading the charge was Wachi Takaji, a 44-year-old regimental commander who surged forward with his sword drawn, personally dispatching several enemies along the way. The Chinese defenders were driven out of the town and fled down the roads leading inland. By noon, Luodian was firmly under Japanese control.  However August 29th marked a significant triumph for Chinese diplomacy, as Chiang Kai-shek's signed a non-aggression treaty with the Soviet Union. The pact between Nanjing and Moscow laid the political and diplomatic groundwork for Soviet military aid to China while ensuring that the Soviet Union would not reach an agreement with Japan as long as hostilities continued. Initially, Chiang Kai-shek had been wary of Soviet intentions, expressing concerns in his diary on August 1st, when the diplomats were preparing the treaty, that he feared the Kremlin might use the agreement to pressure Japan into signing a similar pact with Moscow. However, following the signing, skepticism gave way to optimism. Three days after announcing the treaty, Chiang confidently predicted in a speech that the Soviet Union would eventually enter the war against Japan. Chiang would not be wrong about that, but it would only come in 1945, officially. Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin had a clear reason to encourage China to engage in a full-scale war with Japan: it would secure Russia's western flank while he focused on the strategic challenges posed by a Europe dominated by Hitler. A conflict with China could drain Japanese resources, thereby reducing the threat from Asia in the long term. Exasperated British diplomats attempted to warn Chiang Kai-shek about what they perceived as a Soviet ruse, advising that the Russians “only have their own interests in mind.” Nevertheless, this did little to undermine the Chinese leader's belief in the Soviet Union's willingness to help. At a deeper cognitive level, there was a reason why Chiang Kai-shek and his associates clung to the belief that not only Soviet aid but also direct Soviet participation in the hostilities was imminent. This aligned with their expectations of how a war with Japan would unfold. The Chinese General Staff's War Plan A, drafted in 1937, was based on the premise that a conflict with Japan would soon trigger a larger conflict involving either the Soviet Union or the United States. Thus, the key objective for China was to withstand the superior Japanese forces until relief could arrive from a more powerful ally, whether that be Russian or American. This strategy was not as naive as it might seem; it was based on the understanding that neither Moscow nor Washington would want to see Japanese power grow too strong on the Asian mainland. Despite the capture of Luodian and Yinhang, the Japanese continued to face significant challenges. Their grip on the Shanghai region remained highly precarious, relying on control of two isolated pockets north of Shanghai and a beleaguered garrison within the city. Due to their numerical inferiority, they were under intense pressure from Chinese forces. The landings at Wusong and Chuanshakou had initially bolstered the manpower in the Shanghai area by fewer than 8,000 troops, and although reinforcements were gradually arriving, the pace was slow. Matsui Iwane recognized the need for a more radical increase in troop levels to achieve a decisive outcome. By the end of August, he cabled Tokyo, arguing that to complete the operation successfully, he required a total of five divisions or at a minimum the release of the 11th Division's Amaya Detachment, currently stationed in northeast China, to reunite with the division at Chuanshakou. The Japanese imperial staff and navy command responded mostly favorably, agreeing to redirect the detachment to Shanghai alongside several units of the elite marines. One week after the landings, Wusong Fort continued to pose a significant problem for the 3rd Division and the navy, which was responsible for supplying the division. Chinese artillery fire made anchoring near the landing zone a perilous endeavor, resulting in several naval officers being killed when caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. At times, the shelling was so severe that vessels had to interrupt their operations and retreat to a berth in the middle of the Huangpu River, unloading only part of their supplies. Matsui now planned for the 3rd Division to launch a frontal assault on Wusong, while the 11th Division would maintain a support role, dispatching only one regiment to assist. The attack commenced at 10:00 am on August 31rd. Following an intensive naval and aerial bombardment involving 30 planes, a regiment from the 3rd Division boarded landing craft, sailed down the Huangpu River, and landed on the riverbank north of Wusong. Throughout the afternoon and into the evening, the soldiers engaged in fierce skirmishes with scattered Chinese units in front of Wusong in preparation for a final entry into the city. Meanwhile, the Asama Detachment from the 11th Division initiated its part of the offensive by marching along the bank of the Yangtze toward Shizilin. On the morning of September 1st, the Japanese tightened their grip on Wusong. The regiment from the 3rd Division seized a hamlet west of Wusong and readied for an assault on the town itself. The defending Chinese forces put up strong resistance, and it was not until late afternoon that the Japanese made any significant progress, aided by artillery fire from their ships. The Asama Detachment experienced somewhat greater success that day, successfully capturing the fort at Shizilin in the afternoon. The Japanese launched their final offensive against Wusong at dawn on the 2nd. To their surprise, the fort fell with relative ease. By 10:00 am, Matsui saw the Rising Sun flag hoisted over Wusong. “I felt boundless gratification,” he noted in his diary.  With the fall of Wusong, the town of Baoshan became the last major obstacle to uninterrupted Japanese control of the riverbank, stretching from Chuanshakou to the outskirts of Shanghai. The fort at Baoshan also posed a significant threat to Japanese naval operations due to its strategic location at the confluence of the Yangtze and Huangpu rivers. Chiang Kai-shek fully recognized the importance of Baoshan and ordered a battalion of the 98th Infantry Division to hold the town at all costs. Baoshan had one notable advantage: like many ancient Chinese towns, it was encircled by a thick city wall that had historically helped fend off invaders and still served its defensive purpose well. The Japanese were acutely aware that Baoshan favored defense, and even a small contingent of Chinese forces could potentially hold out for an extended period.  On the 4th, the 3rd Division sluggishly advanced toward Baoshan. Around mid-afternoon, an artillery unit arrived to assist by bombarding the city wall. Despite this support, the Japanese soldiers, sent in waves to scale the wall, suffered significant casualties and failed to penetrate the defenses by nightfall. At noon on September 5, Japanese bombers launched an air raid on Baoshan, while naval artillery rained shells indiscriminately over the town's gray roofs. The land attack began an hour later when Japanese tanks advanced toward the town gates. The Japanese pressed the Chinese defenders into a shrinking perimeter. By sunset, the defenders were left with only 100 soldiers. The night passed without incident, as the Japanese refrained from attacking without air support, but everyone knew that dawn would herald the end. Just as the sun rose above the horizon, the assault resumed. As the city neared its fall, the defending commander Yao Ziqing ordered a soldier to escape and report the situation to his superiors. Unnoticed by the Japanese, the soldier scaled a wall and fled into the surrounding countryside, becoming the sole survivor of the battle. He carried with him a message from the battalion: “We are determined to stay at our posts and to continue fighting the enemy until each and every one of us is killed.” I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. Despite initial Chinese hopes for a counteroffensive by the newly arrived 36th Infantry Division, their inexperience and poor coordination led to heavy losses. As the Japanese gained reinforcements, they executed strategic landings at Chuanshakou and Wusong, overwhelming Chinese defenses. Amidst escalating casualties, Chinese troops struggled to maintain morale. However, their resolve to fight persisted, even as defeat loomed over the besieged city and its defenders.

On this weeks show Maine and Miranda recap the UFC BJJ 1 and Polaris 32 Squads. This week in the news section we discuss Raphael Lovato Jr winning No gi Brazilleros making him the only black belt to ever win every IBJJF major Gi and NoGi.In the recap section of the show we discussed the final of the UFC BJJ 1 card. We talk about each of the three title fights on the card breaking down the 135 pound Bantamweight Title fight between Mikey Musumeci vs Rerisson Gabriel that saw Mikey on the legs for 3 round and taking the title home with a heel hook. In the 170 pound Welterweight Title Match Andrew Tackett vs Andy Varela we talked about Andrew Tackett finishing an arm in rear, naked choke on Andy. We discussed some of the stylistic matchups and the pacing that was put on early in the match. In the 155 pound Lightweight bout between Carlos Henrique vs Danilo Moreira we talked about the wild Round 3 uncharacteristic Armbar that Carlos  finished to claim the lightweight title.We also discussed some of the main card matches, including Keith Krikorian vs Joao Assonitis that saw Keith win via rear-naked choke, and Cassia Moura vs Talita Alencar wuth Cassia taking a decision over AlencarIn the recap of Polaris 32 squads, we talked about team, North America versus team Europe, and some of the last-minute replacements. We talked about every single match in the squads in both halves talking about some of the rematches and powerhouse players that earns the most team points. We also discussed the matches and events that led to team USA taking a one point victory over Europe in the first women's squads event. We also discussed a few of the preliminary and main card matches on the card. In the outro section of the show we discussed getting our tickets for the Craig Jones invitational too happening later this year in Las Vegas, as well as the upcoming recap of AIGA championships that took place this weekend, and or excitement to preview the upcoming WNO and BJJ Stars cards later in the coming month.Recorded 6-30-2025

Send us a textOn this episode Al travels to Des Moines Iowa for Subspectrum BJJ While in Iowa he sits down and  Interviews Professor Eddie Davis from The Crucible BJJ They cover a few subjects including JiuJitsu 

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the first week of the UFC BJJ Road to the title show. This week on the podcast, we're breaking down the full results from the inaugural season of UFC BJJ: Road to the Title with the first week of episodes completed.Our recap of Episodes 2-3 we covered the Opening RoundsDiscussing the first first major seeding upset upset. with Isaac Doederlein vs. Keith Krikorian (155lbs): We analyzed this three-round match and judges' decision ultimately going to Isaac Doederlein in his first pro No-Gi match. In Davis Asare vs. Austin Oranday (170lbs): We recapped  the welterweight match, where Davis Asare secure an ankle lock sub in first round.Our recap of Episodes 4-5 we discussed the Mid-Tournament Action and Roster Changes in the quarterfinal matchups. Recapping Carlos Henrique vs. Gianni Grippo (155lbs): we talked about Henrique's entry into the anaconda choke in the second round for the sub win over Grippo.In the recap of Elijah Carlton vs. Jason Nolf (170lbs): We discused the judging and why Elijah Carlton likely won the judges' decision after three rounds.In Kyvann Gonzalez vs. Cobey Fehr (155lbs): We discussed how Cobey Fehr stepped in after Josh Cisneros had an issues cutting weight. Then recapped Kyvann Gonzalez Abe lock win from reverse mount. In Episode 6 we covered the last of the quarterfinal matches from with Andy Varela vs. Nathan Haddad (170lbs):  Which ended in classic Varela fashion with a duck under to rear naked choke in the second round.In Danilo Moreira vs. Mauricio Rios (155lbs): We talked about the decision where the judges awarded the win to Danilo Moreira.In the recap of Episodes 7-8 we recapped the Semifinals discussing the impact of an injury from Carlton forcing Jason Nolf to act as a last-minute replacement. In Andrew Tackett vs. Jason Nolf (170lbs): We explained why Jason Nolf came back in to replace an injured Elijah Carlton, and then talked about how Andrew Tackett was game enough to decide to wrestle Nolf, then quickly secured a rear naked choke off of a fireman carrf form Nolf to take the win and advance to the finals.In Danilo Moreira vs. Kyvann Gonzalez (155lbs): We talked about Danilo Moreira earning the win by decision.In Carlos Henrique vs. Isaac Doederlein (155lbs): We covered the semifinal matchup that saw Carlos Henrique win by a nasty armbar in the second round that dislocated Isaac elbow during the finish. In the semifinal rematch between Andy Varela vs. Davis Asare (170lbs): We talked about Andy Varela getting the submission with an anaconda choke the second of the event. In our preview and take on the championship finals we talked about the Lightweight (155lbs) Championship final between Danilo Moreira and Carlos Henrique, and the Welterweight (170lbs) Championship title match between Andrew Tackett and Andy Varela.In the preview section we discussed Polaris 32 Squads and the replacements on the card. Recorded 6-23-2025

Cała narracja o sfałszowaniu wyborów przez opozycję jest absurdalna; tego nie da się zrobić nie kontrolując służb specjalnych - mówi publicysta tygodnika "Do Rzeczy". 

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Midsummer Connection: Art, Laughter, and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I Vigelandsparken i Oslo var solskinnet skarpt og sommeren varm.En: In Vigelandsparken in Oslo, the sunshine was bright, and the summer was warm.No: Parken var fylt med folk som feiret midtsommer.En: The park was filled with people celebrating midsummer.No: Lyden av latter blandet seg med duften av blomster.En: The sound of laughter mingled with the fragrance of flowers.No: Sondre satt alene på en benk, med skisseblokken sin.En: Sondre sat alone on a bench, with his sketchpad.No: Han elsket å besøke parken for å tegne.En: He loved to visit the park to draw.No: Denne dagen ønsket han å fange et perfekt midtsommersceneri.En: On this day, he wanted to capture a perfect midsummer scene.No: Ingrid, full av liv og smil, var i parken med vennene sine.En: Ingrid, full of life and smiles, was in the park with her friends.No: Hun gledet seg til piknik og å møte nye mennesker.En: She was excited for the picnic and to meet new people.No: Kjersti, hennes beste venn, så Sondre fra avstand.En: Kjersti, her best friend, saw Sondre from a distance.No: "Se på han," sa Kjersti og nikket mot Sondre, "han ser interessant ut.En: "Look at him," Kjersti said, nodding towards Sondre, "he looks interesting.No: Kanskje du skulle snakke med ham?"En: Maybe you should talk to him?"No: Ingrid var nysgjerrig, men nervøs.En: Ingrid was curious but nervous.No: "Han tegner," sa hun stille.En: "He's drawing," she said quietly.No: "Jeg vil ikke forstyrre."En: "I don't want to disturb him."No: "Gi ham en av våre snitter," foreslo Kjersti med et glimt i øyet.En: "Give him one of our snitter," suggested Kjersti with a twinkle in her eye.No: Ingrid tok mot til seg, pakket inn en snitte og tuslet bort til Sondre.En: Ingrid gathered her courage, wrapped up a snitte, and ambled over to Sondre.No: "Hei," sa hun og rakte matpakken til ham.En: "Hi," she said, handing the food package to him.No: "Vil du ha litt å spise?"En: "Would you like something to eat?"No: Sondre så opp fra skissen sin, litt forbauset.En: Sondre looked up from his sketch, somewhat surprised.No: "Eh... takk," sa han, tok imot snitten forsiktig.En: "Eh... thank you," he said, accepting the snitte carefully.No: Deres øyne møttes, og Ingrid smilte bredt.En: Their eyes met, and Ingrid beamed widely.No: De begynte å prate, og Ingrid oppdaget at Sondre var en dyktig kunstner.En: They started talking, and Ingrid discovered that Sondre was a talented artist.No: De lo sammen når de pratet om naturens skjønnhet rundt dem.En: They laughed together as they talked about the beauty of nature around them.No: Sondre fortalte om sin kjærlighet til parkens skulpturer, mens Ingrid delte sine favoritteventyr fra tidligere arrangementer hun hadde organisert.En: Sondre talked about his love for the park's sculptures, while Ingrid shared her favorite adventures from past events she had organized.No: Et spesielt bånd begynte å forme seg mellom dem.En: A special bond began to form between them.No: Solen stod høyt på himmelen mens de satt der, omgitt av Gustav Vigelands storslagne skulpturer.En: The sun stood high in the sky as they sat there, surrounded by Gustav Vigeland's magnificent sculptures.No: Da dagen nærmet seg slutten, bestemte Sondre å være modigere.En: As the day drew to a close, Sondre decided to be bolder.No: "Kan jeg få nummeret ditt?" spurte han, litt nervøst, men med en varm gnist i øynene.En: "Can I get your number?" he asked, slightly nervous but with a warm spark in his eyes.No: "Selvfølgelig," svarte Ingrid, gledelig over å fortsette samtalen en annen gang.En: "Of course," Ingrid replied, delighted to continue the conversation another time.No: De utvekslet kontaktinformasjon med løfter om å møtes igjen på en kommende parkhendelse.En: They exchanged contact information with promises to meet again at an upcoming park event.No: På vei hjem kjente Sondre at han hadde brutt sitt eget skall.En: On the way home, Sondre felt that he had broken out of his shell.No: Han så frem til nye vennskap.En: He looked forward to new friendships.No: Ingrid, på sin side, lærte seg å nyte øyeblikkene av ro midt i livets lykke.En: Ingrid, on her part, learned to enjoy the moments of calm amidst life's happiness.No: Det hadde vært en midtsommer å huske for dem begge, i hjertet av Oslo.En: It had been a midsummer to remember for both of them, in the heart of Oslo. Vocabulary Words:sunshine: solskinnetfragrance: duftensketchpad: skisseblokkenmidsummer: midtsommerscene: sceneriadventures: favoritteventyrorganized: organisertbond: båndbold: modigerecontact: kontaktinformasjonpromises: løftershell: skallamicable: vennligsinnetcurious: nysgjerrignervous: nervøsdisturb: forstyrremeander: tusletmagnificent: storslagnespark: gnistdelighted: gledeligamidst: midt icalm: rosusurrus: susgathered: samletamusement: fornøyelseunexpected: uforventetglimpse: glimtsolitary: alenereminiscent: som minner omsociable: sosial

Wykład dr hab. Przemysława Tomalskiego w ramach Kawiarni Naukowej Festiwalu Nauki [16 czerwca 2025 r.]Umiejętność mówienia towarzyszy nam przez niemal całe życie. Dla większości z nas ma podstawowe znaczenie w komunikacji z innymi. Tymczasem nauka wypowiadania samych głosek zajmuje niemowlętom wiele miesięcy i angażuje niemal całe ciało! Jak zmieniające się ciało maluchów wpływa na naukę mowy? Dlaczego interakcje z opiekunem mają kluczowe znaczenie w tym procesie? Podczas spotkania usłyszą Państwo o nowych badaniach zespołu BabylabPAN.dr hab. Przemysław Tomalski, prof. IP PAN - Kierownik Babylab PAN i profesor w Instytucie Psychologii PAN. W 2005 r. ukończył studia w zakresie psychologii w Uniwersytecie Warszawskim w ramach Międzywydziałowych Indywidualnych Studiów Matematyczno-Przyrodniczych. W 2009 r. uzyskał stopień doktora Uniwersytetu Londyńskiego (Wielka Brytania) w zakresie neurokognitywistyki rozwojowej, a w kolejnych latach badał wczesny wpływ doświadczenia ubóstwa na rozwój neuropoznawczy niemowląt na Uniwersytecie Wschodniego Londynu (Wielka Brytania). W latach 2012-2022 pracował na Wydziale Psychologii Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, gdzie w 2016 r. uzyskał stopień doktora habilitowanego. Publikuje w obszarze badań czynników ryzyka rozwoju neuropoznawczego z wykorzystaniem nowoczesnych metod obrazowania mózgu (EEG, NIRS). W ramach europejskich konsorcjów Eurosibs/EU-AIMS poszukiwał wczesnych predyktorów autyzmu u niemowląt z rodzinnym ryzykiem tych zaburzeń. Koordynował europejską siecią szkoleniową MSCA ITN Sapiens. Jest członkiem Rady Krajowego Funduszu na rzecz Dzieci, największej polskiej organizacji wspierającej uzdolnione dzieci i młodzież.Jeśli chcesz wspierać Wszechnicę w dalszym tworzeniu treści, organizowaniu kolejnych #rozmówWszechnicy, możesz:1. Zostać Patronem Wszechnicy FWW w serwisie https://patronite.pl/wszechnicafwwPrzez portal Patronite możesz wesprzeć tworzenie cyklu #rozmowyWszechnicy nie tylko dobrym słowem, ale i finansowo. Będąc Patronką/Patronem wpłacasz regularne, comiesięczne kwoty na konto Wszechnicy, a my dzięki Twojemu wsparciu możemy dalej rozwijać naszą działalność. W ramach podziękowania mamy dla Was drobne nagrody.2. Możesz wspierać nas, robiąc zakupy za pomocą serwisu Fanimani.pl - https://tiny.pl/wkwpkJeżeli robisz zakupy w internecie, możesz nas bezpłatnie wspierać. Z każdego Twojego zakupu średnio 2,5% jego wartości trafi do Wszechnicy, jeśli zaczniesz korzystać z serwisu FaniMani.pl Ty nic nie dopłacasz!3. Możesz przekazać nam darowiznę na cele statutowe tradycyjnym przelewemDarowizny dla Fundacji Wspomagania Wsi można przekazywać na konto nr:33 1600 1462 1808 7033 4000 0001Fundacja Wspomagania WsiZnajdź nas: https://www.youtube.com/c/WszechnicaFWW/https://www.facebook.com/WszechnicaFWW1/https://anchor.fm/wszechnicaorgpl---historiahttps://anchor.fm/wszechnica-fww-naukahttps://wszechnica.org.pl/#babylab #psychologia #neurokognitywistyka #mózg #komunikacja #dzieci #niemowlęta#dziecko #mowa #BabylabPAN #nauka

Podanie nogi to niby nic. A jednak potrafi sprawiać mnóstwo trudności. Koń się cofa. Ucieka. Zastyga. Nie daje nogi albo wyrywa ją po chwili. I wtedy łatwo pomyśleć: "nie chce współpracować". Ale prawda najczęściej jest prostsza – i dużo mniej dramatyczna.Wszystkie te reakcje mają swoje przyczyny.Najczęstsze?

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap the 2025 IBJJF World Championship, and preview WNO 28.We recap all the all the action from the Mundials 2025. Breaking down all the black belt finals matches. We discuss Adam Wardziński winning his second world title to complete the jiu jitsu Grand Slam before retiring on the podium. We talk about his influence on our games and the joys we have had covering him over the years. We talk about Mia Funegra making history as the youngest female black belt champ with a dominant 12-0 performance in the 53kg final. We also talk about where both Tainan Dalpra's continued dominance at middleweight, and where he potentially goes from here. Discussing his possible move to No-Gi. We talk about  Joao 'Bisnaga' Mendes's underdog win at featherweight from the 22 seed slot and, and another absolute division victory for Gabrieli Pessanha.In the preview section of the show we preview the WNO 28. The main evented by Jonnatas Gracie defending his middleweight title against the highly aggressive Mica Galvão. We breakdown of this matchup, contrasting Gracie's tactical pressure and somewhat methodical pace and control against Galvão's explosive submission entries and creative scrambles. In the co-main event, we talk about the return of Xande Ribeiro on back to back cards taking on also un-retired Kit Dale in a clash of styles. We discuss Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa, known for his physicality and dominant top game vs Dory Aoun. Plus we also preview the rest of the main card, including a light heavyweight bout between submission artist Fellipe Andrew and B-Teams Declan Moody, and a welterweight bout between the unorthodox style of 10th Planet's Kyle Chambers against Victor Silverio.In the outro we discussed cornering our teammate at his fight this weekend. Recorded 7-8-2025

Rob Biernacki has some very impressive competition victories, including black belt masters gold at both No Gi Worlds and ADCC. In this podcast episode he reveals... Why people sometimes just don't perform up to their potential and how to fix it, How to reframe tournament nerves, The optimal state of arousal for competition, Building and executing on gameplans, Why some people just shouldn't compete, His best advice for first-time competitors And more. If you compete (or are thinking about competing), then this is a must listen! Resources referred to in this video include: Gripfighting and Kuzushi with Rob Biernacki: https://www.grapplearts.com/gripfighting Omoplata 2.0 with Stephan Kesting: https://www.grapplearts.com/omoplata/ Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic, by Stephan Kesting https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/ BJJ Concepts by Rob Biernacki: https://www.bjjconcepts.net Please pass this episode on to someone you think would like it - that really helps us grow! Thanks, Stephan Kesting

In this episode of the Emerald Grappling Podcast, Aaron is joined by Killian Lawlor, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and the head coach of Barrog Jiu Jitsu. Fresh off his gold medal victory at the 2024 IBJJF NoGi European Championships and a recent bronze at the IBJJF Masters Europeans in the Gi, Killian offers an in-depth look into his preparation for these high-stakes competitions, breaking down his training strategies and the specific techniques that led to his success.Killian shares his personal journey into BJJ, detailing how his approach to training has evolved from a white belt to brown belt, highlighting key differences in his methodology over the years. He provides a unique perspective on the rising tide of Irish Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on the significant achievement of having three Irish athletes share the podium at the IBJJF Masters Europeans.As both a competitor and a dedicated coach, Killian discusses the delicate balance of managing his own training schedule with the responsibilities of running Barrog Jiu Jitsu and teaching his students. He delves into how his competitive experiences directly shape his coaching philosophy, offering valuable insights for both practitioners and aspiring coaches.Looking ahead, Killian shares his future aspirations for himself as a competitor and his vision for Barrog Jiu Jitsu. He also provides his perspective on the future direction of jiu-jitsu as a whole. Finally, Killian offers essential advice for aspiring practitioners and competitors and lets listeners know the best ways to connect with him and Barrog Jiu Jitsu online.Just a heads up for viewers & listeners: this episode contains a significant amount of strong language and cursing. Viewer discretion is advised.Chapters ➡ 00:00 - 2:00 Intro & Killian's BJJ Origin Story2:01 - 6:20 Evolution Through the Belts6:21 - 8:35 Building Mat Experience8:36 - 13:05 IBJJF NoGi Euros 2024 Recap13:06 - 15:10 Chasing the Best to Improve15:11 - 16:56 IBJJF Master Europeans 202516:57 - 21:32 Skill Difference between Belts21:33 - 29:06 Irish Jiu Jitsu Success29:07 - 32:22 Learning from the Top Athletes/Events32:23 - 37:02 Balancing Training while running a Gym37:03 - 44:37 Cross Training44:38 - 49:25 Game Planning for Gi & NoGi49:26 - 55:13 Future Plans for Barrog & Killian55:14 - 1:01:07 Future of Jiu Jitsu1:01:08 - 1:01:30 Connect with Killian1:01:31 - 1:03:14 Advice for all Competitors1:03:15 - 1:03:38 OutroMake sure to follow Killian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/klawlorbjj/Make sure to check out Barrog Jiu Jitsu when you're in Athy for some training!https://www.instagram.com/barrogjiujitsu/If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please Like, Share and Subscribe! ✅ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Emerald Grappling on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeraldgrappling/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emeraldgrapplingRemember to subscribe and follow the podcast to avoid missing any episodes! ✅

Do you even kip, bro? If you don't know the kipping escape, or if you have given up on learning this move, then this is the episode for you! I discuss the mechanics of the kipping escape, when to use (and when not to use) the kip, common mistakes, and how to shut down and counter the kipping escape. Simply put, if you want to thrive in the modern BJJ landscape, you absolutely must understand and be able to utilize the kipping escape. I promise you; once you make the kipping escape a part of your game, your pin escapes and guard retention will be forever changed!  Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!I teach the kipping escape here:https://youtu.be/irfFcw393ls?feature=sharedContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Cameron Shayne. Cameron pioneered the phrase and concept of Mixed Movement Arts in 2001 by combining the combat arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts together with Yoga, Crawling Patterns, Mobility, Calisthenics, and Cognitive Studies into a single black belt system known as Budokon. Cameron also holds black belts in Olympic style Taekwondo (5th Degree), Yoshikai Karate (3rd Degree), and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Cameron joins the podcast to discuss how he started working with MLB team the Philadelphia Phillies, how his mobility work is used for muscle activation and training, the difference between an athlete and a non-athlete, how to age athletically, why acting like a hobbyist leads to injury, his unique take on Gi vs No-Gi training, and how to work with Cameron. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints.  Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

Kyle Boehm is a 10th Planet Black Belt, a world-class competitor, an ADCC, EBI, and CJI veteran, and the winner of the BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix and the King Of The Mats Invitational. We discuss training with Rob Biernacki, being a better competitor, surfing, and several controversial conspiracies. This one is a banger. Enjoy! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Kyle's Instagram:@kyleboehm10p Kyle's YouTube Channel:https://m.youtube.com/@roninvideos5376 Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Alex D'Hue is a Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt, a former US Marine, the Head Coach & Owner of Gracie Barra Garden Grove, and one of the founding partners of Raised By Lions Coffee and RBL Roasters. In this episode, we discuss Alex's journey from a white belt to a black belt, his military background, his transition into coaching, and eventually his ownership of a Gracie Barra Garden Grove. The conversation highlights the importance of community, personal growth, and the impact of martial arts on individuals and families, and the ongoing debate between Gi and No-Gi training. He discusses his journey from martial arts to the coffee business, emphasizing the significance of structure and personal growth in both fields. Alex shares the backstory behind his coffee shop, Raise by Lions, highlighting the blend of passion and entrepreneurship, the importance of community, the evolution of competition, and the inspiring journey of young practitioners. Alex reflects on the role of faith in guiding his decisions and emphasizes the significance of taking action and pursuing your passion.You can follow Alex on IG: @alexdhue@raisedbylionscoffee@rblroasters@gbgardengroveChapters00:00 Introduction to The BizJitsu Podcast09:48 Transitioning to Gracie Barra and Teaching20:10 Becoming the owner of Gracie Barra Garden Grove28:00 Current State of the Academy and Community Impact33:24 The Treehouse of Community42:08 The Importance of Structure in Jiu-Jitsu51:36 From Coffee Shop to Roasting Business56:58 Creating a Unique Coffee Experience01:06:28 Building Community Through Jiu-Jitsu01:11:48 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions01:20:56 Future Aspirations and Growth in Jiu-Jitsu01:30:21 Advice for Pursuing Your PassionDr. Archie's Groundwork Chiropractic is officially open and servicing clients. Book your next appointment using the links below!IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@groundworkchiropractic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.groundworkchiropractic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BizJitsu Podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Union Staffing Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a full-service boutique recruitment firm that unites great companies with high-performing sales, marketing, and operational talent. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BizJitsu_Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vincepacleb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@archie_d⁠ane⁠⁠⁠⁠KeywordsJiu-Jitsu, Gracie Baja, business, community, martial arts, podcast, entrepreneurship, training, military, personal growth, Jiu-Jitsu, community, life skills, Gi, No-Gi, coffee culture, entrepreneurship, martial arts, personal growth, business, Jiu-Jitsu, community, competition, development, faith, coaching, training, events, youth, business

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Navigating Choices: The Spring of Decision in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Duften av nybrygget kaffe fylte luften mens vårsolen forsiktig strømmet inn gjennom det store vinduet i kafeen i sentrum av Oslo.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as the spring sun gently streamed in through the large window of the café in downtown Oslo.No: Lars og Ingrid satt ved et lite bord ved vinduet, begge dypt konsentrert om sine notater.En: Lars and Ingrid sat at a small table by the window, both deeply engrossed in their notes.No: Våren var i full blomst, og gatene utenfor var pyntet med norske flagg og blomster.En: Spring was in full bloom, and the streets outside were adorned with Norwegian flags and flowers.No: Det nærmeste nabolaget var fullt av liv, og forberedelsene til 17. mai, Norges nasjonaldag, var i gang.En: The nearby neighborhood was full of life, and preparations for 17. mai, Norway's national day, were underway.No: Lars, en ambisiøs student med drømmer om å studere arkitektur i utlandet, bladde gjennom papirer fylt med skisser og matematiske beregninger.En: Lars, an ambitious student with dreams of studying architecture abroad, leafed through papers filled with sketches and mathematical calculations.No: Han hadde alltid vært målrettet og bestemt.En: He had always been focused and determined.No: Ingrid, derimot, satt stille ved siden av ham, med rynkede bryn mens hun prøvde å få kontroll over sine indre tanker.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, sat quietly next to him, with furrowed brows as she tried to get a handle on her inner thoughts.No: Hun var usikker på fremtiden og hva hun egentlig ønsket å studere.En: She was uncertain about the future and what she truly wanted to study.No: "Jeg føler at jeg drukner i alle disse valgene," sa Ingrid plutselig, brøt stillheten mellom dem.En: "I feel like I'm drowning in all these choices," Ingrid suddenly said, breaking the silence between them.No: "Hvordan vet du hva du vil, Lars?"En: "How do you know what you want, Lars?"No: Før Lars rakk å svare, kom Kari, kafeens vennlige eier, og satte ned to kopper med dampende varm sjokolade foran dem.En: Before Lars could answer, Kari, the café's friendly owner, came and set down two cups of steaming hot chocolate in front of them.No: Kari hadde alltid råd å gi og lyttet tålmodig til gjestenes bekymringer.En: Kari always had advice to give and patiently listened to the guests' concerns.No: "Det er normalt å være usikker, Ingrid," sa Kari med et lunt smil.En: "It's normal to be uncertain, Ingrid," Kari said with a warm smile.No: "Gi deg selv tid til å finne ut hva som gir deg glede.En: "Give yourself time to find out what brings you joy.No: Du trenger ikke å ha alle svarene akkurat nå."En: You don't need to have all the answers right now."No: Lars ønsket virkelig å hjelpe sin beste venn, men han følte også presset av de kommende eksamenene.En: Lars truly wanted to help his best friend, but he also felt the pressure of the upcoming exams.No: Å sikre et stipend til arkitektutdanning i utlandet var hans høyeste ønske.En: Securing a scholarship for architecture studies abroad was his highest wish.No: Likevel kunne han ikke slå seg til ro med tanken på at Ingrid var så fortvilet.En: Nevertheless, he couldn't settle with the thought that Ingrid was so distressed.No: Dagene gikk, og Lars delte tiden sin mellom egne studier og forsøk på å støtte Ingrid.En: The days went by, and Lars divided his time between his own studies and trying to support Ingrid.No: Da 17. mai nærmet seg, ble byens gater levende med musikk og forventning om feiringen.En: As 17. mai approached, the city's streets came alive with music and anticipation of the celebration.No: Det var en dag med glede og samhold, og dette året forventet de begge noe spesielt å skje.En: It was a day of joy and unity, and this year they both expected something special to happen.No: Mens parader passerte utenfor kaféens vinduer, og mennesker kledd i bunader lo og vinket, satt Lars og Ingrid igjen ved bordet sitt.En: As parades passed outside the café's windows, and people dressed in bunader laughed and waved, Lars and Ingrid once again sat at their table.No: Ingrid så ut over folkemengden, tok en dyp pust og sa: "Lars, jeg har bestemt meg.En: Ingrid looked out over the crowd, took a deep breath, and said, "Lars, I've decided.No: Jeg tar et friår.En: I'm taking a gap year.No: Jeg vil bruke tiden til å finne ut hva jeg egentlig vil."En: I want to use the time to find out what I really want."No: Lars stirret på henne, først overrasket, men så med et smil.En: Lars stared at her, first surprised, but then with a smile.No: "Jeg tror det er en god idé, Ingrid," svarte han.En: "I think that's a good idea, Ingrid," he replied.No: "Du vil finne din vei."En: "You'll find your way."No: Med den beslutningen virket Ingrid lettere til sinns.En: With that decision, Ingrid seemed lighter at heart.No: Lars følte seg også mer fri til å fokusere på sine egne studier.En: Lars also felt freer to focus on his own studies.No: Han innså viktigheten av å balansere sine egne mål med støtten han ga til venner.En: He realized the importance of balancing his own goals with the support he gave to friends.No: Uken etter eksamenene kom resultatene.En: The week after the exams, the results came in.No: Lars hadde fått en av de høyeste poengene i klassen, noe som sikret ham stipendiet han så sterkt ønsket.En: Lars had achieved one of the highest scores in the class, securing him the scholarship he so strongly desired.No: De feiret nyheten i kaféen med Kari som laget deres favorittkake.En: They celebrated the news in the café, with Kari making their favorite cake.No: Kari sendte dem av sted med gode ønsker, sin visdom og litt ekstra mot.En: Kari sent them off with well wishes, her wisdom, and a little extra courage.No: Ingrid virket nå sikrere i sin beslutning om å ta friåret, og Lars følte seg både empatisk og klar for fremtiden.En: Ingrid now seemed more certain in her decision to take the gap year, and Lars felt both empathetic and ready for the future.No: Vårsolen fortsatte å skinne sterkt over Oslo, mens livet fortsatte sitt livlige tempo utenfor kafeens trygge vegger.En: The spring sun continued to shine brightly over Oslo, while life carried on its lively pace outside the café's safe walls.No: Relasjoner var styrket, drømmer var klare, og en ny reise ventet dem begge.En: Relationships were strengthened, dreams were clear, and a new journey awaited them both. Vocabulary Words:scent: duftenbrewed: nybryggetstreamed: strømmetengrossed: konsentrertadorned: pyntetambitious: ambisiøscalculations: beregningerfurrowed: rynketbrows: brynuncertain: usikkerdrowning: druknersilence: stillhetsteaming: dampendepatience: tålmodigconcerns: bekymringeradvice: råddistressed: fortviletpreparations: forberedelseneanticipated: forventningparade: paradedressed: kleddgap year: friårbreathed: pustdecision: beslutningenfocused: fokuserebalancing: balanserehighest: høyestesecuring: sikretcelebrated: feiretcourage: mot

Are you a Gi grappler looking to get better control of those slippery No Gi guys? This is the episode for you! I share my 11 tips to optimize your No Gi game. I also touch on my recent stem cell treatment in Spokane, Washington.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Žena je ubila muža, nasmrt ga je ubola nožem, bilo je to ubojstvo na mah. Ni susjedi ni obitelj ne mogu vjerovati da je to bila u stanju učiniti jer, bez obzira na povremene svađe, oni su bili sasvim normalan par. Kako to da je Lada Lončar – nježna žena, majka djevojčice – ubila supruga, uglednog sveučilišnoga profesora? Sada na odsluženju kazne u ženskoj kaznionici, okružena najrazličitijim prijestupnicama, može promišljati o tome što je dovelo do toga da odustane od šminke, kako je ostala bez prijateljica i zašto se odrekla karijere. Kako je postala supruga zatvorena u četiri zida svoga stana jednako kao sada u zatvoru? Tko je bio njezin muž, osoba koju su obožavali njezina majka i svi ostali, tko je stvarno bio taj mister savršeni? Sigurna kuća čita se u dahu i ostavlja bez daha. Marina Vujčić pripovijeda o nasiljima o kojima se ne piše u novinama, o ženama koje pate i ne uspijevaju naći izlaz. Sigurna kuća krik je protiv verbalnog i psihičkog nasilja, upozorenje da ne prihvaćamo zdravo za gotovo živote svojih prijatelja te nadasve roman o tome da uvijek trebamo biti prvo lice svoga života. (Fraktura) U radijskoj adaptaciji trenutno jednog od najčitanijih hrvatskih romana igrali su: Jelena Miholjević, Petra Svrtan, Frano Mašković, Katarina Arbanas, Davor Svedružić, Karmen Sunčana Lovrić , Dora Polić Vitez, Mladen Vujčić, Marija Kolb, Dunja Fajdić i Irena Tereza Prpić. Adaptaciju potpisuje Ivana Gudelj, a režiju Stephanie Jamnicky. ton majstor Srđan Nogić, a glazbena dramaturginja Franka Mešrović.

Can you earn your BJJ black belt training only in gi or only in no-gi? Or is that like claiming to be fluent in a language after learning just half the alphabet? In this episode of Lez Roll Radio, we roll up our sleeves (or rash guards) and dive into the eternal jiu-jitsu debate. Are you truly legit if you've never trained both styles? As always, we serve up hot takes and spicy opinions. Whether you're rocking a collar grip or sliding through heel hook hell, we've got thoughts. You can find the podcast on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and Substack @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea on all platforms: @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/k9kzDbedFA Merchandise: lezrollradio.com/shop

In today's episode, we welcome Arman Fathi, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and doctor of chiropractic. Known for his journey with 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu in Chicago and Gracie University. Arman shares his experience on the mats, his perspective of No-Gi and Gi Jiu-Jitsu, and how his chiropractic background enhances his work as both an athlete and instructor.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World's Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Andy shares his powerful journey—from being born in Japan to moving to the U.S. at 16 to chase his dream. Now at 25, he's living that dream: training, teaching, and competing at the highest level. A black belt under André Galvão, Andy has conquered major IBJJF titles and continues to inspire with his work ethic, mindset, and passion for jiu-jitsu. In this episode, we dive into his story, his challenges, and what it truly takes to rise and stay at the top. Listen now and get inspired by one of the sport's rising stars.Gustavo Dantas

On episode 129 of Tatami Talk, we discuss other fun (and maybe not so great) ways to divide up your classes in your Judo club. Juan makes his case for "Casual Judo" and Anthony makes his case for a risk based model.0:00 Intro / Alternative Ways to divide classes21:22 How Juan would structure the classes24:51 Anthony's risk based classes34:27 How Anthony would divide up a youth program45:30 Nogi judo and judo for MMA------------------------------------------- Things mentioned in this episodeWomens self defense episode with Beverly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-NhHCWmK4------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juanAnthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsCheck out our Substack: https://tatamitalk.substack.com/Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tatamitalk/Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

This week on the show, Maine and Josh preview the WNO 27 card mainly focusing on the Co-main event down, but touching on the main event that was previewed in full on last week's show. We kick off the show in the news section discussing the CJI 2 announced teams and names. In the preview section we discuss Kaynan Duarte vs Nick Rodriguez 3Then in the main part of the show go on discuss a matchup between two men who have beaten both of the main event fighters. Luke Griffith vs Victor Hugo we talk about some of their recent matches and performances, as well as some of the dynamics and the match and how the guard may play into this match as well as how each Camp will have prepared for the matchup.In our discussion of Women's Featherweight Championship between Elisabeth Clay vs Helena Crevar we talk about the recent performances as well as the kneebar game of Clay we talk about their first matchup at West Coast trials in 2021 and the similarities and differences between both of the games. In Andrew Tackett vs Fabyury Khrysthyan we share our love of the action packed pace that Andrew Tackett pushes against all of his opponents and reflect on some of our favorite moments from his recent matches, hoping that we will see more of the same in this matchup. In Owen Jones vs Julian Espinosa we discussed Owen's ability to go into the legs and also threaten the upper body during the transitions, as well as some of the recent performances from Julian.In Xande Ribeiro vs Richie Martinez we talked about how much of a legend Xande is and run through his world championship accolades in both the Gi and NoGi at ADCC and IBJJF. We talked about some of the stylistic differences and areas of Richie's guard that Xande we need to play around.We also briefly discussed the WNO 27 UndercardFeaturing matches with Chris Wojcik vs Michael Esquivel II, Sebastian Attard vs Colin Carr, Taylor Hishaw vs Trinity Pun, and Ben Eddy vs Josh Wyland.Recorded 4-13-2025

Send us a textOn this episode of To The Top Sonny and Al sit down and recap last weeks ChewJitsu Open in Northrook IL. They also take a dive into Sponsorship and all the questions that come with it.We hope you guys enjoy the new episode

In this episode, we are joined by Alex West, a rising figure in the Jiu-Jitsu community, a dedicated instructor, and a fierce competitor.Alex is a BJJ brown belt and one of the most active and successful competitors in his local scene. He trains and teaches at Precision Jiu-Jitsu in New Hampshire with Shawn Melanson, where he helps shape the next generation of grapplers in a no-gi-focused environment.In this episode, we dive into Alex's journey into Jiu-Jitsu, how he balances the demands of training, competing, coaching, and fatherhood, and his insights into the evolution of no-gi grappling. We also discuss his experience working with BJJ Fanatics, his new instructional on leg locks, and his approach to training and developing a competition mindset.Alex has a fresh and unique perspective on Jiu-Jitsu, and this conversation is packed with valuable insights for competitors, coaches, and hobbyists alike.Links:https://linktr.ee/alexwestbjjhttps://www.instagram.com/alexwestbjj/https://precisionjiujitsunh.com/Salt Electrolytes use code FWB for 15% off. https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwbBecome a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/subscribeInstagram @foreverwhitebeltshowGo buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-beltLinktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt

In this episode we are exploring the role of competition coaching in jiu jitsu and combat sports. We'll discuss the strategies, mental preparation, and techniques that make a coach successful in helping athletes perform under pressure. From building a solid game plan to managing nerves before a match, this conversation will offer valuable insights for both competitors and coaches looking to elevate their approach. Whether you're in the corner or on the mat, this episode provides practical advice to help you succeed at the highest level. You can find the podcast on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and Substack @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea on all platforms: @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/k9kzDbedFA Merchandise: lezrollradio.com/shop

The jiu-jitsu world is buzzing with an unexpected development: J-Rod, the ADCC silver medalist known almost exclusively for his no-gi prowess, has been spotted training in the gi with Tainan Dalpra at AOJ. This surprising shift has sparked fascinating conversations about what might be a cultural turning point in the sport. In order to have the GOAT conversation do you need to include both of the arts? Find out here why this may be very important for the resurrection of gi jiu jitsu and how someone like J Rod could bring the gi back to fame.Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today:iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bulletp...Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofUnlock the jiu jitsu game you've always dreamed of! Get $16 off: BULLETPROOF16https://submeta.io/

Send us a textOn this episode of To The Top Jeremy and Al get a chance to interview UFC Veteran Gideon Ray. Prof Gideon discusses his early days to his new found passions. We hope everyone enjoys this episode

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into poor hygiene in jiu jitsu schools, our 7th favorite Jiu Jitsu practitioners, the lack of pressure based jiu jitsu games in no gi and more listener questions.Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Un podcast de Bjj Canarias. Hablamos de si el kimono ayuda a mejorar tu juego en el nogi, o si por el contrario, es perjudicial, y deberías especializarte solamente en una modalidad. Nos apoyamos en declaraciones de algunos de los mayores atletas que nos ha dado el deporte, a ver qué opinan ellos al respecto. 0:00 Introducción 1:29 El kimono ayuda al nogi? 4:27 Qué dicen los grapplers puros? 6:00 Roger Gracie 10:50 Benson Henderson 11:31 Mason Fowler 13:42 Xande Ribeiro 15:22 "Tanquinho" Mendes 17:36 "Sugar" Sean O'Maley 18:45 Robert Degle 20:24 La conclusión 21:22 Ejemplos 24:47 Nuestra opinión Notas: Famous Jiu-Jitsu Champions Answer: “Does GI BJJ REALLY Improve Your NoGi Game?” https://www.bjjee.com/articles/famous-jiu-jitsu-champions-answer-does-gi-bjj-really-improve-your-nogi-game/ G&M#351 - Dorian "El Niño" Jiménez - El futuro canario de las mma mundial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EysPPlasw64 G&M#350 - Evelyn Lara Botto - Con puño de hierro en las mma femeninas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_SNlsJTTMU G&M#140 - 15 años sin que te pasen la guardia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdtr4bGT1O0 G&M#174 - Robert Degle - Buscando el refinamiento técnico al más alto nivel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJEw2r7Oey0 Realizado por: Gonzalo Samijosky. Jay Kamble. Emiliano Samijosky. Canción: "12 Hours in Addis" - Nana Kwabena Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brazilianjiujitsucanarias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjcanarias iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/grips-mics/id1469949945 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/gripsmics Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3eP4LOW2TeGMOBfhm2zC2t iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-grips-mics_sq_f1705324_1.html

00:00 - 05:41 - Faris's beef with Polaris 05:41 - 08:00 - Gi vs No Gi 08:00 - 16:14 - Competing in Jiu Jitsu 16:14 - 20:10 - Tips for blue belts 20:10 - 23:24 - Crucifix details 23:24 - 26:00 - Competition warm ups 26:00 - 28:00 - ARMA GYM 28:00 - 30:15 - Judo 30:15 - 32:30 - Training in USA 32:30 - 37:00 - Eoghan hates movies and nuclear power and Irish people 37:00 - 47:07 - Faris being spat on and getting in a fight 47:07 - 50:10 - Moving to USA 50:10 - 52:57 - Closing Notes Where to find Faris: https://www.instagram.com/beingfaris/ Sponsors: Less Impressed More Involved: https://outlierdb.com/ - use code RUNESCAPE for 50% off your first monthHow to work with us:Charles Strength Training Programs FREE 7 DAY PROGRAM:https://app.fitr.training/p/7dayfreeprogram 4 Week Jiu Jitsu Strength Program: https://app.fitr.training/p/4weekstrengthprogram Join The Team: https://app.fitr.training/p/matstrongonline BJJ Workouts Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/new-releases/products/building-workouts-for-bjj-by-charles-allan-price 1:1 Coaching Inquiries: https://7kdbbkmkmsl.typeform.com/to/nSZHpCOL Eoghan's InstructionalsLeg Lock Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/leglocks-the-uk-variant-by-eoghan-oflanagan Half Butterfly Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/down-right-sloppy-half-butterfly-by-eoghan-oflanagan Countering the outside passer: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/sloppy-seconds-countering-the-outside-passer-by-eoghan-o-flanagan Los Banditos Gym: https://losbanditos.club/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two shocking upsets rocked the combat sports world this past weekend, revealing fascinating patterns about championship mindsets and what it truly takes to stay on top. Victor Hugo stunned the grappling community by defeating Nicky Rod, the million-dollar champion whose dominance seemed beyond question after his flawless CJI tournament run. And then Magomed Ankalaev took down the seemingly unstoppable Poatan. Is this a story of flying too close to the sun? Or is it just new champions evolving past the old guard?Leave us a question for the next QNA episode:https://bulletproofforbjj.com/podcastIncrease athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today:iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bulletp...Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofUnlock the jiu jitsu game you've always dreamed of! Get $16 off: BULLETPROOF16https://submeta.io/

The medical system is making you comfortably sick. Comfortable enough that your symptoms are manageable… Sick enough that you always need another prescription, another appointment, another “solution.”  It's a great system for the pharmaceutical industry, but for you not so much. It's not designed to heal you. It's designed to keep you in the system.  Not because doctors are out to get you, but because the system itself was built to reduce symptoms, not create health.And that's the frustrating part.  Because whilst medications can suppress your symptoms, they don't fix the problem.Which means you always need them to feel okay.You'll always be adjusting dosages, managing side effects and adding new prescriptions to the list.You'll always be one flare up away from another (often expensive) GI appointment. And the worst part?The cycle never ends. Until you step outside of it.Real healing doesn't come from managing symptoms. It comes from addressing the root cause. That is what Health Science does. It teaches you what's actually causing your symptoms, and how to *reverse* them, not just suppress them.  It teaches you how to actually heal your body, so you don't need medications, treatments, or specialists anymore.  That's why so many people we've worked with are now *completely* symptom free. No meds. No flares. No GI appointments (unless you count those who have gone back for tests, which have all confirmed that they are miraculously healed and the doctors are in shock, wondering how they did it).  But once you heal? You don't need the system anymore.If you're ready to stop managing symptoms and actually get rid of IBD for life, book a meeting. We'll show you exactly how: https://www.highcarbhealth.com/healthsurvey/

Who says you can't learn to submit your opponents while still in your pajamas? In this episode, we're exploring world of distance based learning in martial arts. Can you really get better at armbars without a partner—or, at least, without someone getting accidentally kneed in the face?  Join us April 4th-6th 2025 for the third annual Lez Roll Queer Grappling Camp. Registration: lezrollradio.com/camp.  You can find the podcast on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and Substack @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea on all platforms: @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/k9kzDbedFA Merchandise: lezrollradio.com/shop

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer a question from Andy who says he isn't enjoying training in the Gi anymore and wants to eventually focus on MMA. So he wants to know, “Is the gi necessary?” We discuss the importance of goals to dictate your training, Chewy talks about how his opinion on the Gi has changed over the years, the law of specificity, if the Gi is more technical, Chewy's definition of being “technical,” why you should do both Gi and No-Gi as a beginner, the pros and cons to training both and training Gi or No-Gi exclusively. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Grapple Science" at https://grapplescience.com/ and use the code CHEWJITSU20 for 20% off of your purchase of supplements. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

MIEJSCE AKCJI - CHICAGO Jasnowidz-fetyszysta, nastoletnie gangi i matka, której nikt nie chce słuchać... Co stało się z dziewczynkami Grimes? Materiał posiada charakter dokumentalno-historyczny. Wzbogacony o wątki sfabularyzowane, ma na celu przybliżyć obyczaje oraz prawo panujące w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym. Postaw mi kawę: https://buycoffee.to/zbrodniezapomniane Wspieranie kanału: https://patronite.pl/ZbrodnieZapomniane https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZsXqcUbVi03jDKVS-a2Dlg/join Źródła: Chicago Tribune, 1.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 18.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 23.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 24.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 25.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 26.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 27.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 28.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 29.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 30.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 31.01.1957 Chicago Tribune, 1.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 2.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 3.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 4.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 5.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 6.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 7.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 8.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 9.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 15.02.1957 Chicago Tribune, 12.04.1957 Chicago Tribune, 23.05.1957 Chicago Tribune, 24.05.1957 Chicago Tribune, 22.06.1957 Chicago Tribune, 28.08.1957 https://thehauntedlibrarian.com/tag/max-fleig/ https://www.infobae.com/en/2022/03/23/two-naked-bodies-frozen-in-the-snow-the-mystery-of-the-brutal-crime-of-the-sisters-who-loved-elvis/ https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-films/the-grimes-sisters-murders/will-detectives-discovery-help-solve-grimes-murders/ https://historycop.com/the-joy-ride-that-may-still-hold-clues-to-1956-grimes-murders/ https://truecrimetime.com/grimes-sisters/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Grimes_sisters#Edward_Bedwell https://medium.com/@tonafambrough/the-grimes-sisters-innocence-lost-bb71dfb675cc https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-of-the-month-barbara-and-patricia-grimes/ https://gizmodo.com/the-hideous-chicago-triple-child-murder-that-was-finall-1728039519 Społeczność: Grupa na fb: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120954551591543 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zbrodniezapomniane/ kontakt: ✉️ e-mail: zbrodniezapomniane@gmail.com

Send us a textOn this episode of To The Top Jeremy Sonny and Al do a small recap of 2024 and then get into the New Year New Me subject that we enjoy covering every year. This recap the crew took a different approach and hope everyone enjoys it

Today, we're thrilled to have Jake O'Driscoll join us on the show. Jake is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the head coach at Essence BJJ in Perth, Australia. Beyond his impressive competitive accolades, Jake is best known as the coach of double ADCC gold medalist and friend of the show, Adele Fornarino. In this episode, Jake takes us through his inspiring journey in Jiu-Jitsu, sharing how his family shaped his path and the lessons he's learned about balancing life and coaching. He dives deep into his coaching philosophy, offering insights on the importance of professionalism, mental preparation, and fostering a strong training environment. Jake also shares his perspective on the differences between Gi and No-Gi, the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu, and the challenges faced by young athletes in the sport. With his experience coaching world-class athletes and ADCC medalists, Jake's wisdom and passion for the art make this a conversation you won't want to miss. Links: https://linktr.ee/essencebjj https://www.instagram.com/jakeod_essencebjj Please give us a 5 star review Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/subscribe Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow Go buy your Forever White Belt merchandise at teespring.com/forever-white-belt Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt

Send us a textOn this Episode of To The Top Jeremy and al sit down and discuss what it takes to be a Black Belt partner in life to friends and family not just on the matsCongratulations to Jeremy aka Sapo on his Purple Belt PromotionCongratulations to Sonny aka Santo on his Brown Belt Promotion

Sebastian Stone has just achieved a major milestone receiving his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt from Mark Bradford at Legacy West Adams! In this exclusive interview, Sebastian sits down with us to share his incredible journey in Jiu-Jitsu with us. From his early days of No-Gi training to transitioning into doing both Gi and No-Gi, he opens up about the lessons, challenges, and victories that shaped his path. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World's Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

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. 

On this episode we discuss our preparation for No Gi Worlds and how it did not go exactly as we had hoped. That being said, Andrea pulled it together for the team and came home with a 2nd Place medal. We also talk about the highs and lows of the event itself. Join us April 4th-6th 2025 for the third annual Lez Roll Queer Grappling Camp. On this Lez Chat we announce our instructors, discuss the overall format of camp, and even chat about the new addition this year: a fight card! At the time of this episode coming out spots are nearly 40% sold out.  You can find the podcast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea on all platforms @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge. Merchandise: lezrollradio.com/shop  

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the IBJJF 2024 No-Gi World, and talk about Gordon Ryan's landmark public discussion of his steroid usage during his championship runs. We also talk about Pat Downey's disqualification in his blue belt world's final match. In the news section of the show, we discussed Gordon Ryan's statements regarding steroid use in the sport and his own performance enhancing drug usage across his competition career spanning from 2016 onward. We discussed the generally unregulated and untested nature of the sport. And discuss some of the reasons he provided for why he chose to take PEDs being sparked by his desire to move out of his coach and teammate Garry Tonon's weight class. In the recap of IBJJF 2024 No-Gi Worlds we discussed Pat Downey and his finals match disqualification as well as some of the specific rules that most likely led to the disqualification even prior to the fight that took place after the match.We also discussed some of the standout colored belt performances at the tournament and some of the more impressive runs from people we are already familiar with, from other major competitions who won colored belt world titles at the event.In the recap section of the show we run through both the men's and the women's adult black belt divisions, discussing every finals match as well as the open class for both the men's and women's division. We talk about some of the standout finishes and discuss some of the context behind some of the wins for the matches.Recorded 12-16-2024

Send us a textOn this episode of To The Top Sonny and Al sit down and talk about the answer to the question we get asked A LOTWhy did you start TopmounT?We dig into the roots of why we decided to start and why we do what we do and how we do what we do

Send us a textOn this episode of To The Top Jeremy aka Sapo and AL sit down and discuss the infamous Blue Belt Blues

Gut parasites can be so frustratingly tricky to get a clear answer whether you have them or not.The topic of   and how they impact chronic skin issues is a fascinating once, especially since it's entirely possible to have parasites, but have NO gut symptoms.Additionally, it can be quite difficult to get accurate test results.So yes, it's worth exploring a parasite and skin rash connection, even if you live in what's considered a “first world country”.Certain skin symptoms (like hives) can be a significant clue, while other signs of gut parasites infection are sneakier (like certain nutrient deficiencies).Joining me to discuss all things gut parasites testing related is Jennifer Brand, MS, MPH, CNS. She's a clinical nutritionist who helps babies and children with chronic rashes navigate the journey to healthy skin so they can enjoy a childhood free from disruptive skin symptoms. As one of the most trusted pediatric skin-focused nutritionists, Jen is passionate about helping families get to the root causes of the problem through her unique method called Conquer Your Child's Rashes™.In This Episode:Are functional stool tests an effective parasite test?Is microscopic stool testing a better for gut parasites?Pros + cons of blood testing for parasitesHow to test for pinworms + are they contagious?Crazy relationship between allergen cross-reactivity + parasitesHow to know if you have parasites (these are surprising!)Do babies always have GI issues if they have gut parasites?Could adults have a parasite and skin rash but NO GI issues?Relationship between biofilms + gut parasitesQuotes“Often, if there is an H. pylori finding and it doesn't necessarily have to be flagged as high, if it's even detected, I consider that a problem. H. pylori often comes along with something parasitic happening.” – Jennifer Brand, MS, MPH, CNS“Parasites move. They don't necessarily all stay in one spot. Some do live in the GI tract and just hang out there, but others can go to other organ systems.” – Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNSLinksFind Jennifer Brand online | Instagram | Facebook | TikTokLISTEN TO PART 1 OF THIS CONVERSATION → Surprising Skin Signs Of A Hidden Parasites-Gut Problem w/ Jennifer Brand, MS, MPH, CNSGOT RASHY KIDS? Register for Jennifer Brand's free training – http://www.ConquerYourChildsRashes.comHealthy Skin Show ep. 213: Stool Testing Do's + Don't's For Skin RashesHealthy Skin Show ep. 306: Parasites, Worms + Skin Rashes w/ Robin Foroutan, RDHealthy Skin Show ep. 337: New Research On Gut Trigger For Chronic Urticaria Hives (And What I See In Clients)Healthy Skin Show ep. 329: Crazy Eye Rash Trigger! Demodex Mites Treatment + Triggers w/ Dr. Carly Rose

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belts GW and John from “Grapple Science.”  GW and John are the co-founders of “Grapple Science,” a supplement company to help with performance for grapplers. GW and John discuss how they started in BJJ, how their BJJ games have evolved and changed since they have gotten older, the benefits of competition for older grapplers, why GW avoided training in the Gi when he first started BJJ to initially to now only training in the Gi, whether Gi or No-Gi is easier for older grapplers, how John and GW met and started working together at a company called “Kill Cliff,” the idea behind starting “Grappling Science,” the concept behind the “Grapple Science Cognition” nootropic for improved focus for grapplers, the feedback people have reported on the benefits of the “Cognition” supplement, and how caffeine can decrease performance. You can check out our new sponsor "Grapple Science" at https://grapplescience.com/ and use the code CHEWJITSU20 for 20% off of your purchase of supplements and gear. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Team Lloyd Irvin Black Belt, 2024 ADCC veteran, Europeans Champion, and ADCC Trials Champion Elijah Dorsey. Elijah joins the podcast to discuss his start in grappling, his thoughts on training both Gi and No-Gi, an attribute that's most beneficial for Gi and No-Gi, how Elijah transitioned from predominantly training Gi to competing at a high level in No-Gi, how Elijah trains his cardio for BJJ, thoughts on drilling and making drilling more effective, the attributes of an effective coach, tournament preparation, and how Elijah got his nickname “Big Breakfast.” Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast