BJJ Fanatgics 631: Fabio Gurgel

<p>Roberto Godoi returns to talk about competition for Masters athletes. He covers mindset, conditioning, tactics and conserving energy. He also explains how being "starstruck" when competing against a famous athlete is something to be completely avoided!</p> 

Shawn Melanson joins the show to talk about running a gym specifically for competitors, how anxiety has impacted him on and off the mats, and developing take downs. He also shows his impressive reptile collection (check out the video episode on YouTube) 

Robert Drysdale joins the show to share his latest research on the history of BJJ. He also discusses the ways that commercialization has helped and hurt the art and his thoughts on professional grappling's influence on the culture and future of BJJ 

<p>Do your coaches and friends tell you to just keep training Jiu Jitsu to get stronger for Jiu Jitsu? Learn here why that could be leading you on a path toward injury, and how influencers in the world might be steering you in the wrong direction. <br/><br/>Increase athleticism, ... Show More

<p>Do you have a BJJ Gym Crush? Have you ever dated a team mate? There are some horror stories of relationships gone wrong in jiujitsu gym culture but then there are some success stories but they are usually in the minority. What are the ethical and social repercussions for takin ... Show More

<p>If someone tells you to stop using/drilling a move because &quot;it&apos;s a low percentage move&quot;, what do you do? Is tradition a thing of the past in BJJ? Sure, some of us only do nogi and like to get in and get out, but what about the culture that jiu jitsu was built on ... Show More

<p>What are the biggest myths pushed onto you by strength influencers? You wouldn&apos;t go to a McDojo gym, so don&apos;t do McDojo strength. Tune in for advice on who to listen to and who to stay away from with very special guest Charles Allan Price.<br/><br/>Increase athletici ... Show More

<p>Why is getting better consistently at BJJ such a tall order? Stay tuned for the Finale of the 2 part pod. Learn how you might be able to make jiu jitsu easier on yourself and those around you. <br/><br/>Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with ... Show More

<p>Ever faced someone who seemed unstoppable, like they were fueled by something beyond fear? Picture this: a train station standoff against an opponent seemingly impervious to pain. Learn in this episode how your traditional jiu jitsu techniques could get you into some trouble o ... Show More

<p>Join Josh McKinney, host of the &quot;I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu&quot; podcast, as he interviews BJJ black belt and author Robert Drysdale about his new book, &quot;The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.&quot; Discover how Carlson Gracie Sr. shaped modern BJJ, delve into less ... Show More

<p>Chances are we love our BJJ coaches and they are one of the sole reasons we are still in the game. But could your coach inadvertently be setting a bad example? We have talked about why wearing injuries on your sleeve as a jiu jitsu practitioner is a bad thing, but what about w ... Show More

<p>There&apos;s been some discourse about what the best method of training is for jiu jitsu folks. Some front runners of the S&amp;C industry are saying barbell is the best tool for this. We say you might need a more diversified approach and that no one thing can be absolute. Lea ... Show More

Ever wonder if there’s a little magic behind getting better at Jiu-Jitsu? In this episode, I sit down with Old Bastard BJJ Mike Mahaffey and his coach Matt Linsemier to talk training smarter, rolling longer, and mastering the game—no matter your age. From staying injury-free to u ... Show More