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#159 - My Jiujitsu is Cringe

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - November 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Adam and Kieren discuss how cringe Kieren's jiujitsu is... Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Off Topic Banter 9:30 Mega Cringe 51:35 Adam's 'Something Interesting' 54:45 Kieren's 'Something Interesting' 1:01:35 Listener Responses to Our Questio...

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176: Wrestling with the Decision to Compete and the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Jiu Jitsu Competition

Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life - November 23, 2023 12:43 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Has wrestling with doubt and uncertainty ever kept you from registering for a Jiu-Jitsu tournament? Normally, when it’s time to register for a tournament, AJ is all about the game plan, building up to the big day with intense training and focus. But this time, things were different. She found ...

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#314 IBJJF Crown & Grapplefest 17 Recap

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - November 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Austin recap the 2023 IBJJF Crown, and Grapplefest 17.  We also preview ADCC Asian and Oceanic Trials.  In the news section of the show we discuss ADCC announcing an ADCC open in the Walter Pyramid in California. In the recap section we discuss Willian Tackett V...

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#158 - Asking Yourself Why

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - November 17, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Adam and Kieren discuss why they started training Jiu Jitsu. Adam goes into his recent quest to discover his "why" in other areas of his life. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Banter 3:55 Listener Responses to Our Questions 16:00 The Importance...

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#313 3 EBI Rules Event in One Weekend Main Character 2, MW Finishers+ Finishers Recap

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - November 14, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Main Character Jiu Jitsu 2 event, Midwest Finishers, and Finishers WNO qualifier we also preview the IBJJF Crown, and Grapplefest 17. In the recap section of the show we talk about Main Character Jiu Jitsu 2 185 pound bracket that saw Ryan Aitken vs...

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#157 - Why you're not getting better at BJJ

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - November 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode Adam and Kieren talk about some things that are probably holding you back from reaching your BJJ potential. If you're a hobbiest or a hardcore jiujitsu nerd, there's something here that will help you out. Chapters: 0:00 Intro Banter 8:00 you don't train enough 31:00 trust the pr...

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175: What Do You Do When You Want to Quit Jiu Jitsu?

Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life - November 09, 2023 11:42 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Turns out you can be obsessed with Jiu Jitsu and still have days when you've wanted to quit. You can even love Jiu Jitsu, but there will be days when you don’t like it. Have you ever wanted to quit Jiu Jitsu? How do you reignite the spark when this happens? We’ve got a gameplan to help you fin...

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#312 Craig Jones Settles Beef at Polaris 26 Recap

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - November 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 26 headlines by Craig Jones. Craig Jones vs Gerald Meerschaert plus Kendall Reusing retaining her absolute title against Leticia Cardozo.  We recap the inaugural Middleweight One FC Grappling match between Tye Ruotolo Vs. Magomed Abdulkadirov...

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#156 - Don't be "THAT" Guy... Avoid These BJJ Mistakes

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - November 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode, Adam and Kieren talk about some common mistakes among beginner and intermediate jiujitsu players. Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Banter 9:58 Mistake 1 25:30 Mistake 2 32:15 Mistake 3 44:45 Mistake 4 1:17:50 Mistake 5 1:31:20 Adam's 'Something Interesting' 1:34:08 Kieren's 'Something ...

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#311 Craig Jones vs Gerald Meerschaert Polaris 26 Preview

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - October 31, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap F2W 239 in Baltimore MD that the Grappling Rewind crew did commentary for we also talk abnout Max Hanson SOGI 155 title run.   In the recap section we talk about the main event of Fight to Win 239 Tadiyah Danforth vs Estevan Martinez, and the action...

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Ep.155 - Dealing with Losing a Comp and Straight Ankle Lock Deep Dive

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - October 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode, Kieren talks about his recent experience competing and how he's planning on bouncing back from the loss. Adam shares what he's been working on over the last 12 weeks, the straight ankle lock. Links, Resources and Videos Mentioned in the Episode: Alec Baulding's YouTube Video:...

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174: Always Getting Paired with the New Girl in Jiu Jitsu Class - Frustration or Opportunity?

Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life - October 26, 2023 14:24 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Picture it: you're the only woman in your Jiu-Jitsu class. You’ve shown up consistently, you work hard, you’re training for your next tournament, but now there's a new twist. Your coach expects you always to be the one to train with every new woman who walks through the door. Your frustration bu...

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Cauliflower Philosophy 37 - Augusto Ferrari

Cauliflower Philosophy - October 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour
Today is a special day because I am speaking to a master I've met before at the beginning of my journey in a seminar I had while living in Belgium as a blue belt. Funny how the world spins and we end up sitting across from each other and having an actual conversation now for the podcast where we...

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#310 ADXC 1 Recap Are 3 Minute BJJ Rounds Too Short?

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - October 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap ADXC 1 the inaugural event. We also talk about the weeks BJJ related news.  In the recap for ADXC we talk about the matchmaking and the event production as well as some of the decisions and clarity we need from the scoring and judging criteria for the...

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#154 - Losing Weight and BJJ... A Discussion

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - October 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode, we talk about losing weight for BJJ, calorie deficits and other nutrition-related topics for jiujitsu. Chapters: 0:00 Intro, catch-up and Kieren's weight bracket 12:05 Nutrition Discussion Starts Here 12:38 Calories in vs. Calorie Out 17:12 Calorie Deficit 27:48 How to Stay Mot...

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#309 ADCC 2023 East Coast Trials Finals Recap Day 2

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - October 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2023 ADCC North American Trials that took place this weekend in Atlantic City NJ.  We talked about being at the event live and the feeling of the entire event. Plus recapped the entirety of day 2 of the world qualifying event.  We talked about ...

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History of BJJ: Episode 3 Mitsuyo Maeda

Cauliflower Philosophy - October 15, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes
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ADCC East Coast Trials 2023 Day 1 Recap

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - October 15, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This special live on location of Grappling Rewind is post day 1 of the ADCC North American Trials 2023 East Coast Trials.  Maine and Miranda recap the days action that we were able to see live at day 1 from Atlantic City New Jersey.   We discuss some of the  best matches and moments we saw and ...

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#153 - Dealing with Smaller Opponents with Flexible Guards

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - October 13, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode, we talk about dealing with smaller opponents with flexible guards. Chapters: 0:00 Intro and smashin' smaller dudes 4:26 Adam's New Social Media and Kieren's New Podcast 9:18 Chess Developments and Tangent 12:25 Discussion Starts Here 49:36 Pokemon Adventures with Adam 54:54 Kie...

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173: What do you look for in a Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Gym Culture

Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life - October 12, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
What do you look for in a Jiu-Jitsu Coach and gym culture? Have you been intentional in finding a coach and gym that shares a similar moral compass and core values with you? Does it really matter that much? It matters to us because we want you training, loving Jiu-Jitsu, and getting the most o...

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#308 ADCC East Coast Trials 2023 Preview

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - October 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap One FC Mikey Musumeci versus Shinya Aoki we also recap Fight to Win 237, as well as talk about the dates for the ADCC World Championships that have been announced for Las Vegas, as well as ADCC West Coast trials that has been announced for the beginn...

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#152 - Open Guard

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - October 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode, we talk about open guard. Chapters: 0:00 Intros 2:03 Open Guard - Topic Intro 2:50 Discord Soundboard 4:30 Open Guard, "The Void" 9:39 The Best Open Guard Variation for Beginners 15:27 DLR Limitations in No-Gi and Jiujitsu Technique Trends 22:46 Why DLR is an Excellent "Startin...

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#307 Gordon Ryan Vs Patrick Gaudio WNO Night of Champions, Polaris 25 GP Recap

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - October 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Polaris absolute GP and WNO Night of Champions that featured a men's 145 lb bracket, a men's 170 lb bracket and two women's title fights along with a title fight for the men's heavyweight belt featuring Gordon Ryan and Patrick Gaudio. In the new...

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#151 - Post Competition Analysis and Banter

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - September 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Co-hosts Adam and Kieren talk about Kieren's recent experience competing internationally with plenty of the usual banter and tangents. Chapters: 0:00 Intros 1:40 Living in Sweden 2:17 The Comp Format and Comp Rules 9:05 The Breakdown of the Comp 4...

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172: Navigating Unsolicited Opinions: When Your Loved Ones Don't Support Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey

Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life - September 28, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
What do you do when you feel like your family, friends, or spouse are not supportive of you doing Jiu-Jitsu? From concerns about injuries to doubts about our abilities and choices, we've heard it all. Whether it’s a partner who doesn't appreciate your commitment, parents who don't understand w...

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#306 Gordon Ryan VS Patrick Gaudio Rematch Preview

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - September 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Maine and Josh preview Gordon Ryan versus Patrick Gaudio for the Heavyweight Championship on WNO 20 Night of Champions  Plus we preview the Polaris Absolute GP and recap Enigma Invitational 13. We kick off the show with the previews discussing The previous match between Go...

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History of BJJ: Episode 2 Life of Jigoro Kano

Cauliflower Philosophy - September 23, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes
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#150 - Ask a Black Belt Q&A 13, Training Dummies, Cardio for BJJ, Shark Tanks and more!

Beyond Jiu Jitsu - September 22, 2023 09:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In this Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast episode, Adam and Kieren answer your questions! We cover class structure, training dummies, cardio for BJJ, the purpose of shark tanks, and much more! Tune into this Q&A episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone who submitted...

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#305 ADCC 2023 European Trials Recap

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - September 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
This week on the show Main and Miranda recap the 2023 ADCC European Middle Eastern and African trials kicking off the ADCC 2024 cycle and crowning our first trials winners of the 2024 season. In the news section of the show we discuss ADCC's new rule for trials allowing athletes to weigh in the...

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171: Should You Attend Jiu Jitsu Open Mats: The Benefits of Cross-Training

Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life - September 15, 2023 18:04 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
We have BIG opinions on cross-training and whether or not it’s a good idea to attend Jiu Jitsu open mats.  Picture It: You love going to open mats, but your coach seems to have some reservations. This is the situation that one of our listeners found herself in.  Now, that got the gears turni...