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May 2024
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#271 Wanna Know a SECRET BLACK BELT STRA...

Josh McKinney
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Your Middle School Wrestling Coach, Your Favorite Black Belt, and the 2013 Baltimore Ravens all have one thing important thing in common. Their identity(and offense) was built around their unbreakable defense (and willingness to take no risks).


Today host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) explores how having an offense based mindset can lead to a point of diminishing return in your jiu jitsu ability. As we dive deep into defense it's uses, and how to increase your defense almost over night.


Enjoy today's wild episode of ISAJJ bound to change the way you view your jiu jitsu.


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