This week we discuss the issues that come up when training with people that have a significant size difference. If you are getting crushed by big people, we have some tips for you. Are you one of the bigger people on the mat and you struggle to find good rolls we offer our advice.

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We talk about:

• When does the size difference become important
• What positions we prefer with rolling with the larger grapplers
• Working your best positions
• The training advantage of the smaller grappler
• Tips for getting good rolls when training will smaller people
• A reminder to not judge a book by the cover when rolling with the big guys
• Overcoming social hurdles on the mat

Quote of the week: "If you have committed a mistake in the day, make a note of it, learn about its cause and respond appropriately to resolve it and in turn boost your confidence." Lenny Olsen

Article of the week: Coaching Tip- Critique vs Correct In BJJ

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This week we have an interview with Fabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick. Steve and Fabio are running the Twin Cities Invitational. It is an event that benefits the We Defy Foundation and Mission 22. The event will be held June 9, in Bloomington Minnesota.

We talk about:

• Fabio's early start to BJJ
• What BJJ can do for you off the mat
• Building a community with BJJ
• Mission 22 and The We Defy Foundation
• Superfights for the Iron Axe event
• The meaning of The Iron Axe
• Some of the benefits of BJJ

Links:

• www.tcibjj.com
• Iron Axe on Facebook
• Iron Axe on instagram
• Iron Axe on Youtube
• Sponsors of the event VanMadrone MetalWorks, Flagsmash Tacos, Lake State Kombucha, KO Sports Gear, and Zebra Athletics

Quote of the week: “When you’re riding, only the race in which you’re riding is important.” Bill Shoemaker

We talked about this book Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder

Article of the week: 5 BJJ Tournament Tips You Must Know

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This week we have an interview with Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai. Moku is a active competitor and he is happy to cover a wide range of topics from off the mat life to training to compete with the best in the world.

We talk about:

• His start to BJJ in 2008 at BJ Penn's school
• Moving from Hawaii to California
• Learning takedowns as a black belt
• Why he was a guard player
• His training schedule
• Overcoming difficulties as a child
• Tips for rolling with smaller teammates
• Advice for traveling and doing bjj
• The story of getting his black belt after winning double gold
• Fighting in ACB

Links:

• Moku on Instagram

Quote of the week: "All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming." Helen Keller

Article of the week: Creating an Environment for Success

Gary shares an off the mat lesson about setting goals

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This week we have an interview with Black Belt Laurence Griffiths. Laurence is a guy who looks at the fitness research and applies the information to helping you perform better on the mats.

We talk about:

• Changing from rugby to BJJ
• Starting BJJ with Roger Gracie
• His first competition as a white belt
• Some benefits of strength training for BJJ
• How you can train off the mat like a world champion
• How to schedule your off the mat training
• Using kettlebells for BJJ and some recommended lifts
• How to improve your grip strength
• Common mistakes people make when starting a strength and conditioning program

Links:

• BJJStrength.com
• Instagram @bjjstrength
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BJJSandC/
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/lsg1982

Quote of the week: "Goal setting is a powerful tool and process for motivating you. When effective goals are set, a giant step towards the life you desire is taken." K.C. Rowntree

Article of the week: Five tips to be welcomed in almost any gym on Earth!

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This episode we have an interview with 3rd degree black belt Diego Gamonal. Diego trains under Professor Ricardo Marques. You will find him training and teaching in San Antonio Texas.

We talk about:

• His start with BJJ in 1998
• The culture of Brazilian Top Team
• His strategy for competing
• Advice for your first tournament to help you keep it in perspetive
• Why he likes to have a beginners class
• How he does belt testing
• Having a women's only class
• The importance of learning how to teach before you get a black belt
• How to help kids discover BJJ
• His new DVD The Invisible Armbar

Links:

• BTT San Antonio Tx
• Diego on Facebook
• The Invisible Armbar Dvd by Diego Gamonal

Tip: Eat better the days you train.

Question: What are some things you can do to slow someone down?

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