UFC veteran and submission specialist Cole “Magrinho” Miller updates us on his current status with the UFC, the grand opening of his new academy and his thoughts on Jiu-Jitsu in general. He also makes an exclusive announcement about his future in grappling! Click “Read More” for show notes!

SHOW NOTES:

His current status with the UFC

Dealing with a hand injury

The dangers of getting digits stuck between mats

The benefits of taping your hands

Kurt Osiander’s how-to video on hand taping

The process of opening his academy

His exclusive announcement about his future in grappling

His opinion of EBI’s Combat Jiu-Jitsu format

Current grapplers he enjoys watching

Watching Rodolfo Vieira train at ATT

How he feels his MMA experience would give him an edge in Combat Jiu-Jitsu

The evolution of Jiu-Jitsu in his eyes

Implementing diverse Jiu-Jitsu techniques into MMA

How cross training has helped him in his career

The evolution of Half Guard / Half Guard for MMA

How his game changes in the gi

The De La Riva Guard

The importance of believing in your technique / Having a “can do” attitude

How Ryan Hall has proved the nay-sayers wrong

Purists vs Jacks of all trades

How MMA’s current layout has affected Jiu-Jitsu’s efficiency in the sport

How shorter rounds in particular have affected Jiu-Jitsu based fighters

What he feels is the perfect format for MMA

His early attraction to the Triangle Choke

Dealing with different body types

The value of having a nemesis in the academy

His favorite part of teaching

His advice for anyone stuck in a rut

[powerpress]