The Grappling Podcast

Episode 39: Tournament Thoughts and a Free Competition This Summer

In todays episode Levi and Matt disscuss thoughts on the recent tournament some of the Theory Jiu Jitsu team went to over the weekend. 
Before the boys get into Levis top take aways from the grappling industries event, they also discuss the great competition Levi hosts at Theory Jiu Jitsu that is free for competitors. 
So if you want to learn about the Theory Grappling Invitational and what Levi saw watching a bunch of matches,  stay tuned!
 
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Episode 38: Deloading - Become a better grappler by training less!

Hello everyone!
In this episode Levi and Matt discuss the idea of taking training breaks to help improve your total skill development over the course of a year.
More specifically you can expect to learn:• What is a deload and how to apply them. • Why red lining your training may not give you the long term growth you are looking for. •  Why measuring training in months and years may give you better results. 
We tried to keep this episode punchy and all wrapped up in about 30 mins. If you end up enjoying it, please share it with a friend! 

Episode 37: Get a Grip! - If you want to win more, you NEED to win the grip fight.

Hello Fellow Grapplers!
Today, Levi and Matt do a quick and actionable episode on grip fighting. 
Many times when a person starts training grappling they learn the end game (submissions). 
But how do you get to that end point, well it starts with having a strong beginning, and thats where grip fighting comes into play. 
in this episode you can look to learn actionable concepts you can immediately apply to your game.• What the heck is grip fighting anyways and why is it a big deal• How to combo grips to improve your chance of success• why grip fighting is like the jab of grappling• and much more! 
 
We hope you enjoy this episode on grip fighting!
 

Episode 36: What is a submission system and how to build your own!

In this weeks episode Levi and Matt riff on the topic of submission systems, why they are helpful, and how to build your own! 
 
We hope you enjoy!
 
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Episode 35: Eileen Spence - How to choose training partners, beat larger opponents, and train with the opposite gender

Eileen Spence joins the boys to give a female grapplers perceptive on the sport!
 
In this episode you can look to learn.
Strategies for dealing with larger opponents
Tactics on how to pick safe training partners if you are a female.
If you are a male - How to be a respectful and helpful training partner on the mats.
How training with females can improve you grappling technique if you are a male.
Are lizards just snakes with legs?
And much more!!
We hope you enjoy!
 
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Episode 34: Building a better bottom half...guard

Do you live life half full or half empty?
 
Well in this episode of the Grappling Podcast Levi and Matt discuss insights that have helped them improve their bottom half guard game.
Are you getting passed often? Do you feel like you are getting smashed in bottom positions? Do you like to lay down on the ground when your doing combat?
Then this is episode is for you! 
 
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Episode 33:To Gi or not to Gi, that is the question!

Do you like doing less laundry? How about saving money on finger tape? If so, this episode is for you! 
In this episode of the grappling podcast,  Levi and Matt discuss why they prefer to train NoGi. 
Topics include
- Why they feel its the best way to train to become an effective grappler.
- Why NoGi might be safer than Gi (speculation). 
- Their experience moving to NoGi "full time". 
 
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Episode 32: JiuJitsu Challenges AI

Join us in Episode 32 of The Grappling Podcast, where hosts Levi and Matt include a unique visitor onto their podcast: ChatGPT! They put their Jiu-Jitsu knowledge to the test, challenge each other with questions, and enjoy lively discussions about the intersection of grappling with the unfolding world of conversational AI. Experience an engaging fusion of grappling insights and cutting-edge AI technology in this unique and lively podcast episode!