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#18 - Rant Alert: Forced Reaps and Weak Jiu-Jitsu in Competition

SocialBJJ by David Rogers

Episode notes

In this fiery and unfiltered episode, Dave dives into a controversial and frustrating aspect of Jiu-Jitsu competitions: forced reaps and the exploitative tactics some competitors use to get disqualifications. Buckle up for a passionate take on integrity in the sport and the mindset needed to truly excel on and off the mats.

Key Topics Discussed:

Trigger Warning & Disclaimer

  • Dave warns listeners with kids in the car or those sensitive to strong language: this episode contains swearing.

Main Rant: The Forced Reap Controversy

  1. What Happened?
    • Competitor A forces Competitor B into a reap, resulting in a disqualification (DQ).
    • The trend of exploiting rules for wins instead of relying on sk ... 
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