A young and cocky jiu jitsu competitor talks about how he had to overcome his ego and get "burnt" in order to become successful.
Drilling is an effective way to introduce and expand the repertoire of a developing student in martial arts, yet it is often overlooked and even considered boring. This podcast discusses the significance of drilling in training and the challenge of making it more interesting for practitioners.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of leg locking in the sport of jiu-jitsu and how it was not always an emphasized part of training. However, with time, leg locking has become an integral part of the sport with notable individuals having sharp leg lock techniques.
A listener asks for advice about starting jiu-jitsu as a woman, given the potentially intimidating nature of stepping onto the mat. The host shares her experience of visiting jiu-jitsu classes around the world and offers tips for those looking to get started with the sport.
The hosts discuss the benefits and downsides of specializing in a particular grappling technique and argue that while it can lead to gains in certain areas, it is important not to neglect other aspects of the sport.