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May 2024
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#269 The Secret to Getting Good at Jiu-J...

Josh McKinney
About this episode

Want to get better at jiu jitsu faster than ever? Well that’s a very complex goal!

Join host Josh McKinney as he breaks down his idea of the 3 lenses and how you can use it to hack your bjj training.

Today we will also answer the question of why your training partners seem to progress faster than you with the same amount of training.

Join us for another ISAJJ that’s helpful for both beginners and black belts alike.

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