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Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
29 Aug 2024
00:10:05
In this week's mini-episode we discuss air choke mechanics! Air chokes involve cutting off your opponent's ability to breathe by either compressing their trachea ("windpipe") or covering their mouth. Air chokes often don't act as quickly as blood chokes, but there are ways to speed them up by triggering the gag reflex. We also talk about why air chokes are legitimate techniques and should not be thought of as "dirty."
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Ep. 299: Student Assessment, feat. Adam Medlock
26 Aug 2024
01:02:02
This week we're joined again by Adam Medlock! Adam is a Braulio Estima black belt and a lead educator from the UK. In this episode, Adam discusses the challenges of student assessment, or how Jiu-Jitsu coaches can measure student progress and the effectiveness of the curriculum. Key points include the introduction of the TLA cycle (Teaching, Learning, and Assessment) and the concept of cumulative disfluency, alongside a critique of one-size-fits-all curricula and seminar-style teaching.
Resources discussed in this episode:
Inside the Black Box: Assessment for Learning in the Classroom, by Paul Black et al. https://bit.ly/4dUdqqG
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Mini Ep. 12: The Anatomic Hierarchy
25 Jul 2024
00:08:53
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing the anatomic hierarchy! The anatomic hierarchy is a simple but powerful mental model that organizes our body into six major tools, from strongest to weakest: our torso, our two legs, our two arms, and our head. The anatomic hierarchy teaches us that when attacking, we should use as many of our weapons as possible, especially the stronger ones. And we'll also have better success if we're attacking a weaker part of our opponent's body.
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Ep. 221: Getting Better Faster, feat. Jozef Chen
06 Mar 2023
01:00:47
This week we're joined by Jozef Chen! Jozef is a member of the B Team and has been a BJJ Mental Models community member since the early days. Jozef is also known for how rapidly he developed his skillset as a Jiu-Jitsu athlete. In this episode, Jozef shares his method, with some great insights into Josh Waitzkin's work, growth versus performance, innovators versus honers, competitive esports, and other cool avenues you might not have considered in your learning journey.
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SPECIAL: Gym Rats and Giving Back 2.0, feat. Andrew Wiltse
04 Mar 2023
00:56:43
In this special bonus episode, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a raw and transparent conversation about mental health, the future of Jiu-Jitsu, and how we can best support our athletes.
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Ep. 220: Note-Taking for Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Rachel Ranschau
27 Feb 2023
01:04:13
This week we're joined by Rachel Ranschau! Rachel is a black belt under André Galvão and an avid Jiu-Jitsu note-taker. In this episode, Rachel shares her approach to note-taking, and explains how it accelerates information retention and skill development.
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Ep. 219: Think Like an Analyst, feat. Jake Luigi
20 Feb 2023
00:58:30
This week we're joined by Jake Luigi! Jake is best known as the creator of the hugely popular BJJ YouTube channel, Less Impressed More Involved. In this episode, Jake explains his analytical approach, which he used to create one of the most essential Jiu-Jitsu resources on YouTube. A great listen for anyone interested in research and tape study.
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This week we're joined by Amanda Bruse! Amanda is a new black belt under André Galvão, and just joined the BJJ Mental Models review team! In this episode, Amanda provides some great perspective on how competitors can navigate competition anxiety.
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Ep. 217: World-Class From Anywhere, feat. Margot Ciccarelli
06 Feb 2023
01:00:28
This week we're joined again by BJJMM team member and fan favorite Margot Ciccarelli! They call her "The Nomadic Mars" for a reason: Margot has lived the nomadic lifestyle and has trained at gyms all around the world. In this episode, Margot shares her tips for becoming a world-class athlete from anywhere in the world.
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Ep. 216: How Instructors Learn, feat. Taylor Biagi
30 Jan 2023
00:54:05
This week we're joined by Taylor Biagi! Taylor is the founder and head instructor at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu in Chicago. In this episode, Steve and Taylor talk about how instructors learn, and how their learning journey is different from that of a student.
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This week we're joined by Jorgen Matsi! Jorgen is an Estonian BJJ black belt with a background in sports psychology. In this episode, Jorgen explains how coaches and students can use incentive systems and triggers to direct skill development.
Book referenced in this episode: Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes, by Jeffrey J. Huber https://amzn.to/3H6ZsUU
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This week we're joined by Justin Su'a! Justin is the Head of Mental Performance with the Tampa Bay Rays. In this episode, Justin draws on his world-class experience to discuss how coaches can help their athletes achieve peak performance.
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Ep. 213: The Pitfalls of Perfectionism, feat. Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic
09 Jan 2023
01:08:50
This week we're joined by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic! Fresh off winning gold in black belt masters at the 2022 IBJJF Worlds, Lyzz joins us to talk about something she (and all of us, really) battle with: perfectionism.
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Ep. 294: Unconventional Jiu-Jitsu Careers, feat. Kiaya Jackson
22 Jul 2024
00:57:00
This week we're joined by Kiaya Jackson! Kiaya is the founder of SoPro Collective and a Jiu-Jitsu competitor representing Brandon Mccaghren from 10th Planet Decatur. In this episode, Kiaya explains her unconventional journey into a Jiu-Jitsu career, and shares her playbook for making a living in the sport beyond the usual athlete and coach career paths.
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Ep. 212: Scrambles & Safety, feat. Jordan Preisinger
02 Jan 2023
01:00:49
This week we’re joined by Jordan Preisinger! Jordan is a BJJ black belt best known for his YouTube channel, Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. In this episode, Jordan shares his thoughts on scrambles, and how to do them safely.
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Ep. 211: BJJ for LEOs, feat. Adam Haidary
26 Dec 2022
00:55:24
This week we’re joined by Adam Haidary! Adam is the co-founder of Effective Fitness Combatives and the creator of the popular Instagram account PolicePosts. In this episode, Adam shares how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be integrated with law enforcement officer (LEO) training.
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Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley
19 Dec 2022
00:53:53
This week we’re joined again by Dr. David Ley! Dr. Ley is a Gracie Barra black belt and a leading psychotherapist in New Mexico. In this episode, Dr. Ley gives us a primer on cognitive behavioral therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is an effective tool for treating anxiety, depression, and many mental health disorders. It’s also a great tool for general lifestyle and mindset improvement, and in this episode Dr. Ley shares some advice on how CBT can be beneficial to grapplers.
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Ep. 209: Stress Management, feat. Sheena Osborne
12 Dec 2022
01:01:15
This week we're joined by Sheena Osborne! Sheena is an advanced care paramedic and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. In this episode, Sheena shares highlights from the stress management program she teaches to her fellow first responders. It's a great dive into human factors, stress response, and performance in stressful situations.
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Ep. 208: Playing Within the Rules, feat. Robert Degle
05 Dec 2022
01:08:06
This week we're joined again by fan-favorite Robert Degle! In this episode, Robert brings both his Jiu-Jitsu and philosophy backgrounds to the table to discuss some of the trickier questions around rules and ethics. What is stalling, and should there be rules against it? Is it acceptable to apply submissions with the intent to injure your opponent? And what changes could we make to the Jiu-Jitsu rulesets to be more in line with the spirit of the sport?
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Ep. 207: The Kaboom Kids BJJ Framework, feat. Kabir Bath
28 Nov 2022
01:08:49
This week we’re joined by Kabir Bath! Kabir is a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr., the Head of International at the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association, and the head instructor at Kaboom BJJ.
Kabir’s gym is best known for its Kaboom Kids BJJ program, with currently over 300 child enrolments and still growing. In this episode, Kabir shares his framework for building a top-quality kids program that integrates best practices from ecological psychology and business administration. This episode is a must-listen for Jiu-Jitsu gym owners looking to develop a successful kids program.
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Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Gray
21 Nov 2022
01:00:15
This week we’re joined again by Dr. Rob Gray! Rob is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and the author of How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills.
In this episode, Rob provides an introduction to the material covered in How We Learn to Move. We have a great conversation about ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, differential learning, and other advancements in modern coaching methodologies.
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Ep. 205: Psychological Safety, feat. Tum Emergia
14 Nov 2022
01:15:55
This week we're joined by Tum Energia! Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts. In this episode, Tum explains the concept of psychological safety: a key tactic for building a culture where your students aren't afraid to show vulnerability and ask questions.
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Ep. 204: Coaching With Technology, feat. Matt Kwan & Alex Simoes
07 Nov 2022
01:16:38
This week we're joined by Brother Matt Kwan and Alex Simoes! Alex is the CEO of Tekneek, and Brother Matt is Brother Matt. In this episode, we talk about how recent advances in coaching technology can benefit everyone, from students to coaches.
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This week we're joined by Greg Souders! Greg is the head coach at Standard Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Greg explains how we can integrate coaching best practices from other sports into Jiu-Jitsu.
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Mini Ep. 11: Posts
18 Jul 2024
00:11:45
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing posts, the last of the six core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu! Posts occur when you use an extremity of your body to connect with and base off a platform like the floor. Posts are important for maintaining your own base and creating opportunities to attack your opponent. This is the sixth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.
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Ep. 202: Breaking Limits, feat. Amy Campo
24 Oct 2022
00:43:03
This week we’re joined by Amy Campo! Hot off taking gold at ADCC 2022, Amy joins us to discuss her process for breaking through personal limits. A great and inspiring conversation on structuring your training camp, maximizing the use of your team, and how to believe in yourself.
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Ep. 201: Position Series: Closed Guard, feat. Brianna Ste-Marie
17 Oct 2022
00:59:39
This week we're joined by Brianna Ste-Marie! Fresh off her amazing performance at ADCC 2022, Brianna joins us to break down one of her signature positions: the closed guard.
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Ep. 200: Losing Your Passion, feat. Claudia do Val
10 Oct 2022
00:58:19
Episode 200 is a very special milestone, and requires a very special guest: Claudia do Val!
Claudia is a 3x black belt world champion and is considered one of the best of her generation. If you follow Claudia's story, you probably know she went public two years ago with a very personal and traumatic story. That trauma, combined with the harassment she's received since, has completely changed her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu.
In this episode, Claudia speaks about what she's experienced over the last two years, how she has lost her passion for what was once her obsession, and how we can improve the sport so others don't have to go through what she went through.
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Ep. 199: Being Your Own Coach, feat. Shane McCarthy
03 Oct 2022
01:01:39
This week we're joined by Shane McCarthy! Shane is an instructor at Princeton BJJ and a newly minted black belt under Emily Kwok. In this episode, Shane shares best practices for taking ownership of your Jiu-Jitsu skill development.
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Ep. 198: Skincare for BJJ, feat. Dr. Clayton Green
26 Sep 2022
01:27:58
This week we're joined by Dr. Clayton Green! Clayton is a board-certified dermatologist, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Rochester, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
This episode is THE definitive resource for skincare and skin issues in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Topics covered include: cleaning the gym, hygiene, staph, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema, acne, sensitive skin, excessive bruising, the ideal skincare routine for grapplers, how to wash your gi, and training with cuts.
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Ep. 197: The Happy Warrior Philosophy, feat. Roxanne Modafferi
19 Sep 2022
00:55:56
This week we're joined by Roxanne Modafferi! Roxanne is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, retired UFC fighter, and true women's MMA pioneer. Known as "The Happy Warrior," Roxanne joins us to discuss the Happy Warrior Philosophy, and how we can stay positive even in the face of adversity and loss.
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Ep. 196: Position Series: K Guard, feat. Adam Benayoun
12 Sep 2022
01:01:30
This week we're joined by Adam Benayoun! Adam is a Ryan Hall black belt and is the head instructor at Black Cat Jiu Jitsu in Springfield, Virginia. Adam's got an upcoming K Guard instructional with BJJ Fanatics, and in this week's episode, he breaks down the core concepts for playing this versatile guard.
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Ep. 195: Idle Time, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte
05 Sep 2022
01:11:40
This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte! Dom is a Marcelo Garcia black belt, and a 10x overall world champion, with 4 of those wins at black belt. Dom is currently recovering from knee surgery, and in this episode she shares her best practices for maximizing the value of your idle time.
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Ep. 194: Leaving the Sport, feat. Darin Conner DeAngelis
29 Aug 2022
01:01:00
This week we're joined by Darin Conner DeAngelis! Darin won IBJJF world champions at blue and purple belt, but as a black belt he's decided to step away from his original goal of being a professional competitor. In this episode, Darin explains to us how re-evaluating his life led him to abandon his goal of being a professional competitor, and what listeners could do if they're experiencing a similar "Jiu-Jitsu existential crisis."
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Ep. 193: Standup for ADCC, feat. Oliver Taza
22 Aug 2022
00:57:48
This week we're joined again by Oliver Taza! Oliver is actually the first guest we ever had on BJJ Mental Models, so it's great to have him back. Oliver and his team are actively preparing for ADCC, and in this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Oliver generously shares key concepts for standup in an ADCC-like environment.
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Ep. 293: The 3-Fold View of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Charles Harriott
15 Jul 2024
01:06:07
This week we're joined by Charles Harriott! Charles is a BJJ black belt, professional seminar instructor, and content creator. In this episode, Charles introduces a mental model he calls "the 3-fold view of Jiu-Jitsu." We discuss the three lenses through which Charles views Jiu-Jitsu and how these different perspectives work together to help him better understand the art.
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Ep. 192: Returning to Sport, feat. Mike "Doctor Kickass" Piekarski
15 Aug 2022
00:56:26
This week we're joined again by Mike "Doctor Kickass" Piekarski! Mike is both a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a physical therapist. In this episode, Mike provides general guidance on how BJJ athletes can safely return to sport after an injury or layoff.
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Ep. 191: Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Mike Mahaffey
08 Aug 2022
01:06:10
This week we're joined by Mike Mahaffey! Mike is a black belt under Chris Haueter, and is a certified Old Bastard. In this week's episode, Mike breaks down the tenets to "Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu": the old-school style where you give them nothing, minimize movement, and crush them with pressure.
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Ep. 190: Competing After 40, feat. Emily Kwok
01 Aug 2022
01:10:02
This week we're joined again by 3x world champ and Marcelo Garcia black belt, Emily Kwok! Fresh off winning the 2022 Pans, Emily joins us to talk about what it's like to compete after the age of 40. A great chat about what competition looks like as you get older, take on more responsibilities, become more concerned about your health, and achieve a broader life perspective.
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Ep. 189: The Business of BJJ, feat. Sonia Sillan
25 Jul 2022
01:08:44
This week we're joined by Sonia Sillan! Sonia is a black belt under Hannette Staack and is the owner of Combat Arts Academy of Seattle. In this episode, Sonia shares her honest advice on how to build a BJJ business. Topics include financing, business partners, affiliations, customer onboarding, customer contracts, trial classes, class safety, and volunteers vs. employees.
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Ep. 188: Position Series: Knee Shield, feat. Malachy Friedman
18 Jul 2022
01:11:21
This week we're joined again by Malachy Friedman! Malachy breaks down mental models for the knee shield half guard.
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Ep. 187: Range of Motion, feat. Ryan Hurst
11 Jul 2022
00:59:27
This week we're joined by Ryan Hurst! Ryan is the head coach at GMB Fitness, the creators of the popular Elements program for strength & flexibility. In this episode, Ryan introduces GMB's concepts for expanding your range of motion, shares tips on injury prevention, and explains why most BJJ warmups are suboptimal.
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This week we're joined by Micah Brakefield! Micah holds dual BJJ black belts under Don Whitefield and Nabil Salameh, and is the head coach at 10th Planet Etobicoke. Micah joins us to discuss the importance of unorthodoxy and creativity in Jiu-Jitsu.
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Ep. 185: F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Rob Biernacki
27 Jun 2022
01:23:06
This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! Following up on a previous episode, Rob introduces Island Top Team's proprietary system for constraint-based training. He calls it "F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu," because he's Rob Biernacki, so of course he does. FYJJ has four categories: sweeping, passing, top control, and submission control.
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Ep. 184: The BJJ Generation Gap, feat. Robert Drysdale
20 Jun 2022
01:14:22
This week we're joined by Robert Drysdale! Robert brings his extensive experience, both as an elite grappler and historian, to discuss the BJJ "generation gap" and how he's witnessed the art evolve. A really insightful conversation about the importance of history, the evolution of coaching, how rulesets have changed the sport, and fundamentals vs. trends.
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Ep. 183: Websites for BJJ, feat. Matt "Aesopian" Kirtley
13 Jun 2022
01:20:19
This week we're joined again by Matt Kirtley! Matt, better known by his internet handle Aesopian, is a lead moderator on Reddit's /r/bjj and an instructor at Inverted Gear Academy. During the day, he's also a web development and search engine optimization (SEO) specialist.
In this episode, Matt draws on his BJJ and SEO experience to share some website best practices for BJJ gyms. We talk about website hosting services, gym management software, email, digital security, hiring a developer, domain names, SEO, essential website elements, appointment booking, blogs, analytics, and Google reviews. Hopefully, this episode serves as a helpful playbook for the gym owners, instructors, and administrators out there.
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Mini Ep. 10: Hooks
11 Jul 2024
00:07:25
In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing hooks, the main mechanic behind techniques like butterfly guard. Hooks are a tracking mechanic used to follow your opponent and create opportunities to off-balance them. This is the fifth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.
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Ep. 182: Position Series: Rubber Guard, feat. Brandon Mccaghren
06 Jun 2022
00:58:27
This week we're joined by Brandon Mccaghren! Brandon is a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo and the head instructor at 10th Planet Decatur. In this episode, Brandon explains the concepts behind the rubber guard, how it integrates into a more conventional gameplan, and why we haven't seen much rubber guard success in high-level competition.
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Ep. 181: BJJ for Old F***s, feat. Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting
30 May 2022
01:26:27
This week we're joined by fan favorites Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting! Rob and Stephan's newest instructional, "BJJ for Old F***s," explains concepts and tactics for safe and effective Jiu-Jitsu as you age. We dig into their ideas in this episode. A great listen for older grapplers, or anyone concerned about maximizing safety and effectiveness.
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BJJ for Old F***s: How to Defeat the Younger, More Athletic Opponent By Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting https://grapplearts.com/oldguard
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BONUS: The Great Star Wars Prequel Debate, feat. Robert Degle
27 May 2022
01:36:35
Just a heads up that this episode has almost nothing to do with Jiu-Jitsu, so if you want to skip it, I don't blame you. 🤣
In this bonus episode, philosophy enthusiast and grappling luminary Robert Degle joins us to make an in-depth defense of the Star Wars prequels. Robert makes the case that the Star Wars prequels are better than you remember, and may in fact be legitimately good movies.
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