Just Jiu Jitsu

A listener question starts a long discussion on Omoplatas.

We’ve mentioned this legend before and this week we finally devote an episode to Fernando Augusto, aka Terere!

Time to open up the listener mail bag once more!

This week Kroyler is forced to talk about himself. Consider this a forced unofficial autobiography.

In this episode we discuss: How realistic are gi techniques on street clothing? What ratio should a beginner have for time spent on basic techniques vs advanced techniques? We discuss who would win a hypothetical grappling match between Khabib and Nate Diaz What is Sambo? Have you seen Vladimir Putin shirtless on a horse?

Thanks to listener Alexy for asking questions that consume all of the conversation in this episode. We cover: Why do you see more kimuras than americanas in jiu jitsu and MMA? How do you attack a large joint like a hip? Is the Suloev stretch damaging the hamstring or knee? What is Kroyler’s opinion of Nick Diaz’s ground game?

We cover a little bit of everything in this episode: Listener correction John Danaher moves to Puerto Rico How is COVID affecting the current state of jiu jitsu Has Kroyler ever felt like hanging up his belt What muscle groups are most important for bjj

To wrap up our Anatomy of the Attack series, the last episode covers the spine, hips, knees and ankles.

It’s part two of our attack series and this week we’re focusing on elbows and wrists!

All of the submissions in jiu jitsu target areas of the body that have their own physical traits and mechanics. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding the neck and shoulders.

This week we discuss: Are you too old for jiu jitsu? What is Helio doing in that flying kick picture? What is Kroyler’s philosophy on teaching and how does he structure his classes? What are differences between jiu jitsu schools in Brazil and the United States?

This week our Triangle talk consists of: Where did the triangle come from? When did the triangle start to be used offensively? What are the risks of the triangle and what do you do when the triangle fails? Triangle fundamentals

In this episode we discuss: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s last fight Issues rolling as a big man What to do when you have a falling out with your gym Are online training videos beneficial

In this episode we talk about the man who not only had a successful fighting career, but has also coached and mentored some of the biggest names in jiu jitsu.

Under the large umbrella of Half Guard, can be found four sub categories: Basic Half, Deep Half, Knee Shield/Z Guard, and Hybrid Half Guards.

Half Guard is an underrated and under-appreciated guard. In the next couple episodes we will discuss how this guard can sweep, submit, and protect.

We conclude this series by focusing on trends in jiu jitsu.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been around long enough to have techniques come and go. Some arrive in an explosion of popularity, then die as quickly as they were born. Others explode on the scene and have long-lasting effects on the art. Both life cycles can be categorized into fads and trends. In this episode we focus on fads and how to handle them.

This episode we discuss: - overcoming the fear of judgement and how to train when you’re overweight - the relationship between competing and advancing in rank - moving schools when you’re a higher belt - challenges of training as a white belt

The only thing more devastating than the bow and arrow submission is a literal bow and arrow. Most tournaments don’t allow the ranged weapon, so in this episode we’ll cover the vicious choke. If you’ve ever been submitted by the bow and arrow choke then you know it can be executed in brutal fashion. This technique that is often initiated from the back, has many moving parts that are important to properly finishing an opponent. In this episode we discuss setting up and finishing it.