Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast

Jiu Jitsu Junction Podcast

di Andre Hansel

Miglioramento personale Sport

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How to Deal With Anxiety Returning to BJJ After Injury

In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase go over how to deal with the anxiety involved with returning to BJJ after an injury takes you off the mats. They go over what anxiety is and why it is a natural reaction to have when you are returning to the mats for BJJ after time off, especially when coming back from an injury. They share their personal experiences with coming back from injuries and share ideas and tips to keep in mind to make your return back to jiu-jitsu as seamless as possible. Items discussed are how to pick training partners more conscientiously upon returning to BJJ, when to start rolling again (and adjustments you should make), and how training after an injury can change your game (often for the better).

What BJJ Ruleset To Use For Mixed Jiu Jitsu Belt Levels

In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss what BJJ ruleset you should be using when you are training in a mixed belt level setting. They discuss it from both the lens of the upper belt as well as from the lens of the lower belt. They talk about how to approach the situation from the perspective of maximizing safety while still allowing for learning and development when training with people of different belt levels.

Best Pre-Class Routines for Optimal BJJ Training

In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase break down different elements of a pre-class BJJ routine that will help jiu jitsu students optimize their learning as well as performance on the mats. They discuss aspects such as drinking enough water and getting salts in as well as types of routines that you can do in 15 minutes or less that will prime your body for jiu jitsu. This can be very important for older grapplers or people that are transitioning directly from work to class.

Should You Choose Wrestling or BJJ (How to Train Both)

In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss whether or not you should choose to do school wrestling over Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They talk about the cost to train and compete in each sport and share some real stories about Chase's experience with kids he has personally coached in regard to choosing BJJ over wrestling as well as how his WAOTA kids program kids blend grappling styles.

Should You Train BJJ on Both Sides (With Beginner Advice)

On this 10th episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast Andre and Chase discuss the pros and cons of training BJJ techniques on both sides. They also go into actionable advice for white belts and beginner grapplers on where their time might be best spent. They break down the problem into different movement buckets and provide specific advice that can help somebody effectively spend their time to get the most return on their time based on what type of jiu-jitsu technique is being done.

When BJJ White Belts Should Integrate Wrestling

In this episode, Andre and Chase discuss when BJJ white belts should be integrating wrestling principles into their jiu-jitsu. Specific sources of getting wrestling training are outlined and general advice for BJJ beginners is given in order to maximally impact their BJJ by applying specific fundamental wrestling concepts.

How BJJ Changed Over Time (And How Beginners Should Navigate)

In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how BJJ has changed over time and how white belts and beginners need to navigate it. BJJ has become more complex over time and blends more wrestling-style grappling as well as the inclusion of modern leg entanglements. All of these changes have made navigating and learning BJJ different and require more broad understanding, especially if you are planning to compete. In the video, we also go over some actions a beginner might take to find success in modern jiu-jitsu.

How to Transition to BJJ From Wrestling

In episode 7 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre brings on Cary Miller who wrestled at Appalachian State. Cary is a D1 wrestler and is a 2-time conference champion and 2-time national qualifier. They discuss how wrestlers can best transition from wrestling to BJJ and become a better total grappler. They go over the advantages and disadvantages common to most wrestlers and how to adopt a mindset and strategy that shortcuts their progress to becoming better at jiu-jitsu. At the end of the episode they also discuss the potential for using BJJ to improve your ability to be a better wrestler.

How to Roll With Smaller Training Partners in BJJ

In episode 6 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss how to roll with smaller training partners in BJJ and offer advice on how to be a safe larger training partner in jiu jitsu. They also outline specific advice to make sure that you behave politely and tips on how to make sure everybody can progress and be safe when there are significant size differences.

How to Remember Your Jiu Jitsu Techniques for BJJ Beginners

In episode 5 of the Jiu Jitsu Junction podcast, Andre and Chase discuss ways that you can take control of your BJJ learning as a beginner when you are having trouble remembering all of your BJJ techniques. This is common in many schools and this episode outlines some strategies to ensure that you remember techniques and are eventually able to execute them.

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