Grumpy Guy BJJ

Getting the Most From BJJ Seminars - Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 16

In this episode of Grumpy Guy BJJ we discuss tips and techniques to help you get the most value from seminars.

Here are some problems you may encounter when attending seminars.

No consistent theme.
Too many techniques.
Minimal 1 on 1 coaching
Might not fit your game

Here are some solutions to those problems.

Notes
Pay attention to details that aren’t emphasized.
Ask questions.
No preconceived expectations.
Pick a good drilling partner during the seminar.
Drill, Drill, Drill!

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Thanks again for all the support so far and please remember to let us know if you have any feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes, just send us an email at grumpyguybjj@gmail.com. 

Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

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Injury Prevention, Workarounds and Rehab for BJJ - Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 15

In this episode of Grumpy Guy BJJ we discuss dealing with Injuries.

Some of the highlights from this episode include:

Acute vs Chronic injuries
Prevention
Working around the injury
Rehab
Coming back
Choosing good doctors/physical therapist

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Thanks again for all the support so far and please remember to let us know if you have any feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes, just send us an email at grumpyguybjj@gmail.com. 

Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

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Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 14 - Principles for BJJ

In this episode of Grumpy Guy BJJ we discuss Principles for BJJ

Some of the highlights from this episode include:

Concepts vs Techniques
Ability to relax while rolling.
Distance/Space Management
Base/Posture/Structure
Position
Control
Knowing when to change the fight.
Have Fun!

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Thanks again for all the support so far and please remember to let us know if you have any feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes, just send us an email at grumpyguybjj@gmail.com. 

Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

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Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 13 - Cardio Training for BJJ.

In this episode of Grumpy Guy BJJ we discuss Cardio Training…kind of.

We hadn’t seen or really talked to one another in about a week and a half so we talked about all sorts of random stuff while catching up. Everything from Rob feeling bad that one of his statements could be seen as being racist, crazy Uber drivers and ancient Romans using their togas to strangle the enemy (the origins of gi chokes?).

When we finally got to cardio (endurance training) here were some main principles we agreed on:

- Avoid the cardio “black hole”

- BJJ training is the best endurance training for BJJ.

- Don’t look at it as “cardio” but more of endurance training.

- Train with intention.

- Don’t over train.

- There is no one size fits all when it comes to nutrition.

- Long Slow Distance (LSD) has a place. Recovery and pacing.

- Cardio training is a mental crutch for many people.

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Thanks again for all the support so far and please remember to let us know if you have any feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes, just send us an email at grumpyguybjj@gmail.com. 

Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

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Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 12 - 2018 Predictions for BJJ, Fitness, Health and Nutrition

Sure, predicting the future is tricky business and neither of us are qualified for it in any way.

But that hasn’t stopped us before and so in this episode of Grumpy Guy BJJ we discuss our predictions for BJJ, health, fitness, and nutrition in 2018 and beyond.

Some of the highlights from this episode include:

- Recap or our first Grumpy Guy Fit class.

- Rob and James drop some “Bro Knowledge”

- Rob’s predictions - BJJ: Leg locks, EBI format, health/mobility and fitness focused, self-defense.
Fitness: Odd implements, Mobility, Online training, Wearables
Nutrition: Intuitive eating, Eating for brain health, Supplement simplicity

- James’s predictions - BJJ: EBI format, combat jiu jitsu, leg locks.
Fitness/Nutrition : Crawling, Steel Mace, Recovery, Importance of K2-D3,Sugar

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Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

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Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 11 - Nutrition Principles for BJJ

One of the things we preach a lot on the Grumpy Guy Podcast is the importance of applying principles instead of focusing on specific techniques.

And while we are usually talking about learning the art of BJJ, this mindset applies to everything in life…especially nutrition.

Between the two of us we’ve tried almost every diet out there and seen what works and what doesn’t on hundreds of others. This has given us some insights into the nutrition world that we hope will help you as well.

Some of the highlights from this episode include:

- Recap of the John Danaher interview on JRE

- Our Ashi Garami Principles workshop on Jan 20th.

- We talked a lot about different types of diets but agreed on these main principles.

- Plan out your meals so you don’t have unplanned hunger.

- Eat whole unprocessed foods.

- Eat lean proteins, veggies, and healthy fats at each meal.

- Build sound nutrition habits.

- Whatever plan you choose to go with it needs to be sustainable.

- There is no one size fits all when it comes to nutrition.

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Thanks again for all the support so far and please remember to let us know if you have any feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes. 

Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

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Surviving the New Year's Resolution to Start BJJ - Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 10

This is the time of year when you start to see some new faces on the mats. Thanks to a lot of well-meaning New Year’s Resolutions, January tends to see a lot of new people starting BJJ.

 

And not all of them are brand new. A lot of people who have taken extended breaks also use this time of year as a motivation to get started again, which can pose a whole new set of problems.

 

Whether it’s you or some new people at your gym, the unfortunate fact is that most of these new people won’t be around in a few months. They’ll start out with good intentions, but they’ll eventually stop showing up and disappear into the “normal” world again.

 

But this doesn’t have to happen. There are some steps you can take to make sure that you don’t burn out and end up quitting.

 

In this episode of Grumpy Guy BJJ we discuss tips for helping people maintain the course, including some specific advice for getting back into BJJ after a long layoff.

 

Some of the highlights from this episode include:

 

- Getting signed up for our free BJJ Improvement Starter Kit. It includes a Ramping Iso and Tempo Training workout, our Side Control Basics Workshop, and list of Top 10 BJJ Mistakes and What to Do Instead.

 

- Our Ashi Garami Principles Workshop on Jan 20th.

 

- James’s Tips:

 

Frequency: Don’t over do it. 3 to 4x per week. 

Respect recovery: Sleep, hydration, mobility/stretching, supplements.

Adjusting other workouts outside of BJJ.

Getting your friends and family involved.

Use a competition to help focus your training (be careful of this one as well).

 

- Rob’s Tips:

 

Take it easy: Don’t push yourself too hard right away.

Time management: Plan, communicate, and adjust your schedule to allow
you to train. 

Over committing: Don’t tell everyone how much you are going to train. Just
show up!

Be patient.

Remember why you train BJJ.

 

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Thanks again for all the support so far and please remember to let us know if you have any feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes. 

 

Until next week…

 

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

 

p.s. Haven't downloaded you BJJ Improvement Starter Kit yet? Click here to sign up for it and start improving your BJJ today.

 

Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 9 - Lessons learned in 2017

 While a lot of people use the new year as a chance to look forward and set goals, not as many people take advantage of the time to sit down and reflect on what they learned over the previous year.

 In some cases this can be even more valuable since learning from our mistakes and successes is what will help us avoid just repeating the same 365 days over again. 

 Which is why we decided to sit down and talk about the lessons that we learned from 2017.

 Some of the highlights from this episode include:

 - Recap of our Side Control Basics Workshop.

 - Answered listener question about good books to read.

- Rob’s Lessons:

Ownership and embracing struggle/starting over.

- James’s Lessons:

BJJ - Competition/ Simplify Things/ Injuries/ Lapel Power!

Fitness - Mobility/ Ramping Isometrics/ Mace Runs

Life - Working with people you like/ The Upside to your Darkside/ Extreme Ownership.

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Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast 

Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 8 - 2018 Goals

 Happy New Year to everyone, we hope that you got to close out 2017 on a great note (hopefully with some friends and BJJ!) and that 2018 is your best year on the mats yet. We've had a lot of fun being a part of your BJJ journey over the last couple months and we're looking forward to a full year of the Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast.

In this new episode we share some of our goals for the upcoming year. Sure, New Year's Resolutions can be a bit cliche but we've both found that they can actually help a lot if you follow the advice we gave in episodes 5 and 6 about goal setting and habits. 

Some highlights from this episode include:

- Talking about the upcoming Side Control Basics Workshop (which we filmed and will have available soon).

- Video games...why the old school stuff is better than the new stuff and why James makes his daughter stop reading to play video games.

- Rob's BroScience Question of the Week - How do chickens have sex?

- Rob’s New Years Goals: Reading List/ Compete 4x This Year/ Daily Check List/ NO CANDY.

- Jame’s goals: Fasting 1 X Month/ Masters Worlds/ Practice Systema Breathing/ Learn to Play the Guitar.

You can download this episode and follow us through Itunes, Podbean or Stitcher.

Thanks again for all the support so far and please remember to let us know if you have any feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes. 

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Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast

 

Grumpy Guy BJJ Episode 7 - Top 5 Training Tools for BJJ

 

 In this new episode of Grumpy Guy BJJ we talk about our Top 5 Training Tools for BJJ.

As we've talked about before, while time on the mat is the most important thing for your game, doing some smart strength and conditioning off the mats can help speed up your progress as well. Knowing which training tools and exercises really work and which ones are mostly hype can save you a lot of wasted time and frustration.

Some of the highlights from this episode include:

- Talking about our upcoming Side Control Basics Workshop on December 30.

- Highlights from the Lapel Guard Seminar with Prof. Lance Trippett we attended over the weekend.

- Snooze button, eating red meat and looking out for your teammates.

- Rob’s top 5 tools: mace, Indian clubs, Kbells, balance boards, BJJ belt.

- Jame’s top 5 tools: mace, Indian clubs, sand bags, barbell, BJJ belt.

- Why the TRX didn't make either of our lists.

- Why James hates kettlebells...not really but why he thinks they are overrated, especially the KB Swing.

- Why the Turkish Get Up isn't just a kettlebell exercise and which version is best for the BJJ athlete.

- Which training tool we would pick if we could only choose one to train with.

You can download this episode and follow us through Itunes, Podbean or Stitcher.

We also mentioned a lot of Steel Mace exercises in the podcast, you can find a lot of them at this YouTube playlist.

And please remember to leave a review or rating or leave a comment if you have any ideas or suggestions for future episodes. 

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Until next week…

James Wilson & Rob Eickhoff

Grumpy Guy BJJ Podcast