Another episode with Andrew and we got into a few major topics. We went further into game building particularly ankle locks and warning Andrew of the typical pitfalls of exploring something intoxicating as the ankle lock. The gateway d*r*u*g to

How to Start Building Your BJJ Game and Common Mistakes Along the Way

Dec 30th, 2020 1h 33m

So you're at the early stages of BJJ and wanted to deep dive into how to approach building your game right? In this episode I have my friend Andrew who is a blue belt to help me get into it. He always has awesome... I'd say more cerebral questi

Thoughts on the BLM Movement & Law Enforcement

Jun 16th, 2020 1h 35m

In this episode, Denney, Daniel, & Edsel dive deep into the state of the world given that, not even on the other side of a pandemic, protestors are marching through the streets for justice and reform. They'll discuss not just current standings

The Definitive Guide to Switching Schools

May 25th, 2020 1h 52m

Switching schools isn’t an easy decision when you’ve built relationships that’ll last forever. With things like friendships, “loyalty,” toxic environments, or simply new job or having to move switching isn’t something that there is a guide book

How Not to Suck After Lockdown

May 18th, 2020 1h 12m

In this episode, Denney and Edsel go deep on how to correctly get back into the routine of practicing Jiu Jitsu after taking an extended period of time off. Whether it's injury or shelter in place, they cover all the aspects of this process. T

Q&A Session: Question with a Dr. on State of COVID-19 and Rethinking Nut Shot

May 8th, 2020 1h 2m

In this episode, Denney and Daniel have Carlos (Anesthesiologist at Stanford) discuss the current state in his ER relating to Covid-19. Then Edesel and Denney take a write-in question from a member at Baem Jiu Jitsu regarding how to defend agai

Then and Now: A glimpse into the past culture of Jiu Jitsu

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 24m

In this episode, Daniel and Denney have VERY SPECIAL guest, Edsel Elizalde, on the pod to reminisce on the early days of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in America. Dojo storms, Gracie challenges, and the state of the sport today.

Martial Arts Mindset: How to approach new skills and master them

Apr 20th, 2020 1h 32m

Today we have Daniel, who brings a deep knowledge of cooking to the table, discussing his journey through the culinary world. We share notes on the lessons we each learned, mine from the mat and his from the kitchen. We talk about how similar b

Quarantine Training: What really matters? And how to prepare for our return to the academy

Apr 14th, 2020 51m 10s

So, we're all in lockdown. We can't train at the gym. What now? In this episode, Denney and Daniel discuss what you can be doing to make good use of your time in solitude. They cover online content, solo training with or without equipment, and

Ask a BJJ Black Belt: How to Train When I'm Broke?

Dec 19th, 2019 31m 31s

Denney Choi is a black belt and head instructor at Baem Jiu Jitsu in Fremont, Ca. He loves helping students get through this BJJ journey and accepting all questions and answering right here, right now. In this episode, we come back with Rich an

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