Epi 361 Improve your BJJ with Science

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This week episode we will talk about scientifically methods to improve your BJJ. Here are the links we reference Warm up with “RAMP” Raise, Activate & Mobilise, Potentiate Nutrient info Pre Training, During Training, After Training Develop Explosive Power Improve skill Learn better #7 and #13 Attain Self-confidence Links: Quote of the week: “Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see further.” Thomas Carlyle , , and

Epi 360 Street Smart BJJ

BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, no-gi and good times!

This week we cover a bunch of stuff including BJJ and the streets. We talk about: BJJ for the streets Being aware of your surroundings How BJJ can help you in a fight How BJJ can keep you from fighting So famous BJJ fighters that have been in a street fight MMA and BJJ Being street smart on the mats Links: Quote of the week: “Hire character. Train skill.” -Peter Schutz Article of the week: , , and

Epi 359 Alvin Tillman Jr.

BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, no-gi and good times!

This episode we bring you an interview with Alvin Tillman. Alvin is the BTT coach in Sugar Land Tx and a coach of Warriors for Christ BJJ. We talk about: Links: Quote of the week: Playing the hand you have Article of the week: , , and

Epi 358 Systems and Combinations

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This week we talk about some common and simple combinations we have been using in BJJ. Systems are a bit more involved and require a bit more development for your game. If you are not using combinations and systems you should strive to get them in your game. We talk about: We define combinations and systems as they relate to BJJ Our first combinations that worked for us What we are currently doing Links: Quote of the week:"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincon Article of the week: Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick...

Epi 357 ADCC Competitor Alec Baulding

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This week we have an interview with Alec Baulding. Alec is a ADCC East Coast trials winner, and also preforms at a high level in the gi. We talk about: How he can do both gi and no-gi at a high level His DVD on keeping your guard Playing to your body type His teaching style Around 1h 17 min we talk about the future of the BjjBrick Podcast and some changes we will be making. Links: Quote of the week: “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” Charles R Swindoll Article of the week: Catch us next week for another episode of The...

Epi 356 Keith Krikorian

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This week we have an interview with Keith Krikorian. Keith is known for having a dynamic game. He shares some great insights into BJJ in this interview. We talk about: Being mentally tough during a match Being a fulltime student and ADCC competitor Doing the absolute division Dealing with a loss Making a 50 Technique Tutorial Tips for new students Links: Quote of the week: “Taking care of yourself makes you stronger for everyone in your life … including you.” Kelly Rudolph Article of the week: Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast...

Epi 355 The BJJ Belt

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This week we talk about BJJ belts and the meaning they have. We share some stories, and offer a bit of advice. We talk about: Joe plays a little guitar Getting our blue belts Giving black belts to people under 18 The age and size factor Someone under the age of 18 getting their black belt Should you be able to teach BJJ Being able to hang with the same belts Why some instructors do belt tests Links: Quote of the week: “Beware of the man with one gun, for surely he will know how to use it.” Attributed to Clint Smith Article of the week: Catch us next week...

Epi 354 Top Ranked Brown Belt Nick Salles

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This week we have rising star Nick Salles. Nick is the number one ranked brown belt in north America. We talk about: His start to BJJ Doing BJJ and going to school full time Deciding to do BJJ full time His goals for competing as a black belt How he likes to learn BJJ How he likes to teach BJJ Links: Quote of the week: “Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it.” Gordon R Dickson Article of the week: Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast , , and

Epi 353 "All In BJJ" with Daniel Maira

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This week we have in interview with one of the top brown belts Daniel Maira. Daniel is training under Marcelo Garcia. Daniel has only been training for about six years. We talk about: The decision to do BJJ full time and only training for three months Enjoying the learning process of jiu-jitsu Playing chess as a kid His soccer career The study of BJJ Training during covid-19 Links: Article of the week: Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast , , and

Epi 352 Listener Favorite Justin Rader

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This week we have listener favorite Justin Rader back on the show for a great conversation. We cover a wide range of topics this interview has something for everyone. We talk about: His Martial Arts school in Edmond Oklahoma His start to sports and martial arts Why he did not wrestle in college Importance of mindset and believing in yourself Using his wrestling for submission wrestling and mma Running the school The difference of competitor, coach, and instructor Training with Ryan Hall Rules for BJJ or nogi His mission with Legacy Martial Arts The mindset of a great teammate ...