This week we give you some tips and advice to help you remember the BJJ techniques you learn.

We talk about:

• Taking notes about BJJ
• Using apps to take notes
• Tips for remembering stuff from a seminar
• Using positional sparring to help remember
• Linking techniques together
• Remembering information about positions and submissions
• Remembering personal feedback on the mat

Quote of the week: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast."

Article of the week: 5 Things that can kill your guard

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This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have Richard Byrne. Richard is a 56 year old Black Belt and life long banker. Recently he started the professional grappling event KASAI, this event featured many of today's top grapplers.

We talk about:

• His start to BJJ and Kickboxing
• Traveling for business and training BJJ
• Advice on taking private lessons
• Why he started KASAI and his goals
• Making KASAI the best that he can
• The meaning of KASAI, a fire or conflict that rages out of control
• Long germ goals of KASAI

Links:

• KASAI website
• KASAI on facebook

Quote of the week: "success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they cannot lose." Bill Gates

Article of the week: 12 reasons why Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect compliment to any martial art

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This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have BJJ Brown Belt Rondel Benjamin from Trinidad and Tobago. We cover a fun variety of topics including BJJ, stick fighting, free diving and much more.

We talk about:

• Island life on Trinidad & Tobago
• Trying to use the internet instead of finding a coach
• Going away for business and learning BJJ
• Combat sports and Trinidad & Tobago
• Calinda a type of stick fighting practiced in Trinidad and Tobago
• Exposing Calinda to the BJJ students
• The people who have influenced him the most
• The 5 pillars of Jiu-Jitsu
• How his reason for doing Jiu-Jitsu has changed
• How learning how to control your breathing you can better control your body and mind
• The benefits of free diving for BJJ

Links:

• Gracie Jiu Jitsu Trinidad & Tobago - Team Pedro Sauer

Quote of the week: "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." E.F. Schumacher

Article of the week: Grappling With Age

We also continue playing family feud at the end of the show

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This week we have an interview with Kit Dale. We cover a wide range of topics from how he got his Black Belt in 4 years to his acting career.

We talk about:

• Starting BJJ in 2008
• His early competition history
• Acting in a movie
• His changing attitude toward competing
• How he got off to a good start in BJJ
• Learning concepts over techniques
• Moving away from an outdated model of teaching a class
• How to get your opponent to move
• Training only 5-6 times a month
• Tips for students training in a traditional school
• How the 80/20 rule applies to learning BJJ

Links:

• The Art of Learning Jiu-Jitsu Vol 1 & 2
• Kit Dale's website
• The Movie Iron Sky: The Coming Race

Quote of the week: "Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of." Charles Richards

Article of the week: Self Defense Seminars: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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This week we have a great interview with adaptive athlete Jess Munter. During birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury, as a result of this injury she is unable to use her left arm. Growing up Jess tried several sports but they did not fit her and they ended in frustration. A couple of years ago Jess found Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the benefits she is getting and passing on from BJJ is an inspiring story.

We talk about:

• Training BJJ on a busy schedule
• Her Brachial Plexus injury to her left arm
• Other sports she tried before jiu-jitsu
• How she discovered jiu-jitsu was good for her
• What jiu-jitsu has done for her off the mat
• What it was like training during her first month
• Her goals to help people
• How BJJ has helped her become more positive
• She shares stories about doing tournaments
• Dealing with frustrations on the mats
• How she stays safe on the mat
• How good communication is key to her safety

Links:

• Jess on instagram

Quote of the week: "A fight is not won by one punch or kick. Either learn to endure or hire a bodyguard." Bruce Lee

Article of the week: 3 Proven Methods For Gaining Self Discipline

We also start playing a game of family feud fast money at the end of the show. 

Also a congratulations to Gary Hull for receiving his brown belt!

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