This month we talk about popular ideas in BJJ what at least one of us will disagree with.

We talk about:

• Leg locks are too dangerous
• Takedowns are not safe for old guys
• You need to train 3 times a week to get better
• You can’t get better without competing
• Get in shape before you start BJJ
• Pulling guard is not good BJJ
• Coaches not rolling or coaches that get tapped out
• All cops should be purple belts
• Athletes are great to learn from
• When I get ____ I will be good at BJJ
• You can’t teach heart
• 10,000 hour rule
• Pressure is a good submission
• Kicking someone’s butt in BJJ is a good way to vent frustrations

Links:

• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week: “When you realize you are no longer made of glass, you lose the desire to demonstrate that fragility in others.” Chris Matakas

Article of the week: https://bjjtribes.com/can-anyone-become-a-bjj-black-belt/

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This week we talk about the conventional wisdom you often hear in BJJ.

Here are some things we cover

• don't chase the next belt
• don't chase gym wins,
• there's no substitute for mat time,
• position before submission,
• always win the grip fight
• technique beats size and strength
• a black belt is a white belt that did not quit
• iron sharpens iron
• (ABC) Always Be Choking
• I am a shark and the mat is my water
• guard pulling is for wimps
• not tapping from pressure
• no base no case

Links:

• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week: “Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.” Bonnie Blair Speed Skater. Gary can't get enough of Bonnie

Article of the week: https://bjjtribes.com/when-you-should-switch-your-bjj-gym/

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This episode we talk about the basics, fundamentals and principles of Jiu-Jitsu.

Jits Fundamentals

5 Basic BJJ Movements Beginners Need To Perfect

Jiu Jitsu Principles: The Complete List [51 BJJ Concepts]

Check out Byron’s appearance on The Chasen Life Podcast

Other links:

• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week: “You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” Michael Jordan

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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 https://www.scienceforsport.com/warm-ups/

Nutrient info Pre Training, During Training, After Training https://www.jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/nutrient-timing-for-grapplers

Develop Explosive Power https://www.trainheroic.com/blog/4-scientifically-proven-ways-to-develop-explosive-power-and-how-to-program-each/

Improve skill https://www.active.com/fitness/articles/6-sports-science-studies-to-help-you-improve-athletic-skills

Learn better https://www.thebestcolleges.org/17-scientifically-proven-ways-to-study-better-this-year/ #7 and #13

Attain Self-confidence https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/11/30/eight-scientifically-proven-ways-to-attain-self-confidence.html

Links:

• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week: “Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see further.” Thomas Carlyle

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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:

• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week: “Hire character. Train skill.” -Peter Schutz

Article of the week: Learn To Skateboard At 40 Or 50: You Can Do It Too

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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:

• Warriors For Christ BJJ and Fitness
• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week: Playing the hand you have

Article of the week: How to Deal with Your Stress During the Pandemic When You Cannot Grapple?

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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:

• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week:"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincon

Article of the week: 6 Most Common Reasons People Quit BJJ

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

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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:

• Keeping the Guard on Bjj Fanatics
• Alec on Instagram
• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

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: Why are you paying so much for your kid to train jiu jitsu?

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

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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:

• 50-Technique Tutorial For Just $2
• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

Quote of the week: “Taking care of yourself makes you stronger for everyone in your life … including you.” Kelly Rudolph

Article of the week: Rolling Vs Drilling

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

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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:

• BjjBrick Shop
• Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Six BJJ Training Games to Play While Rolling
• Your support is appreciated on Patreon

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: The Top 5 Reasons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Is So Popular

Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

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