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Jan 6
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BJJ Fanatics 668: Shawn Williams

Ryan Ford
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Shawn Williams joins the show for the first episode of 2026! The topic for this episode is how to coach athletes. Shawn talks about providing relevant information, game-planning, managing nerves and strategy from the coach's chair. He also talks take downs!

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