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And we're back! And what a guest to have on our first episode back than Big Phil Grapsas!In this episode we discuss ...Why do we strap up the belt and jump on the mats daily? Why do we persist with jiu jitsu amongst the injuries and busy life
Coach John updates you on the progress of the HJJ Podcast!After at least a couple years creating podcasts, let's say Season 1 is done!A big thanks to Bradley Hamo at Art of Surrender, and co-host Matty Voger Mason, and all the students for he
In this episode Coach John chats with Morning class regular, HJJKids parent, and the man who keeps the Morning Moves class alive, Mr Gray Negrine. Gray was introduced to the martial arts early, starting with different styles before finding jiu
Coach John is joined for another Stories show with none other than recently ordained Purple belt and all round nice guy Danny Willmott!In the four years that Danny has been training, he's experienced a transformation of sorts, in many areas of
Coach John is joined with HJJ purple belt Luke Whiffen. Luke is a dad, husband, lawyer, and devout student of jiu jitsu. He is in his second stint of jiu jitsu, and has been training at Higher Jiu Jitsu for over three years. Throughout his jo
HJJ's very own Pat Osbourne has done the rounds of the martial arts. And he has applied his knowledge in the most stressful situations. We sat down to discuss his martial arts journey so far, as well as where he sees it all going in the future.
Coaches John and Matty come together to discuss life with no jiu jitsu. We discuss love hate relationships with the couch versus staying in the game and continuing the journey along the path. What is the path? The jiu jitsu path is the one to
Sure you do jiu jitsu because you love it. You also want to improve. So how do you measure this?To base your performance against these foes is unfair to yourself and your own progress. That's why the practice of jiu jitsu isn't best measured i
This is a discussion based on the legendary Higher crew's thoughts about what they wish they knew before starting jiu jitsu. It touches on many angles of the jiu jitsu experience, and you'd benefit from the listen no matter what level you're a
Matty and I get together to discuss the complete beginner's process to getting started with JiuJjitsu. We talk about how to find different schools in your area. We discuss what to do to schedule in a trial, as well as what to expect. We then
Around 7 years ago Higher Jiu Jitsu began as the Jiu Jitsu Commune. We were there to train, and learn together, and enjoy the fruits of jiu jitsu. There was no plan, or syllabus, but definitely lots of enthusiasm, and a vision of how I wanted t
Matty and John come together and discuss how best to help a friend in a competition. "When one of us go to war, we all go to war" - Conor McGregorAs a teammate, you help eachother day in and out in the training room. Now it's your buddy's tur
Aand we're back!It was an extended layoff, due to numerous reasons. From technical difficulties, to problems with the recording locations. Alas, we're here, and we have an exciting year of podcasting planned!This time around we chat about how
And we're back for our first release of 2021!Sorry for the delay. Matty and I were busy with HJJ's new timetable and so much more. But yes, we return to the mic for another interesting chat about ... 'How to be a good Uke!'An Uke is someone
Coach John and Brad Hampson of Art of Surrender Podcast did this podcast at the beginning of the HJJPodcast days. There was a technical glitch which meant we took it back off but now we've repaired it, and it's a great chat. We talk about how t
Join coaches John and Matty as we discuss a contentious topic in the world of jiu jitsu. The Cart Goes Before the HorseIt’s important to learn the ABCs before you move to your essay writing. That is, you need to learn the What of jiu jitsu b
Join John and Matty as we discuss how to get better sleep post jiu jitsu!Jiu Jitsu and SleepIn hard training and you’re fighting, or flying. It may not be either, but it’s how your body perceives the stress of someone trying to choke you, or
They say pressure makes diamonds. So then are the joys of jiu jitsu locked in competition, now and forever? Or can we enjoy jiu jitsu and learn and flourish on the mats and off, without the rigours of competition?Join Matty and I as we discus
Join John and Matty as we discuss a question sent in by an avid listener!So you were training jiu jitsu and you accidentally got choked out... You also know that tapping is a much more favourable option. You know that you should have tapped
Higher Jiu Jitsu has been in the making for many years. The journey has been filled with ups and downs. There is so much more to be, and do. And yet every day, and in every way, we’re going higher and higher. Join John and Matty as we discuss
In this special episode I'm joined by HJJ legend Sam Alderton Johnson. We introduce the exciting, new HJJ initiative known as the Spark Program. The Spark program is here to offer the opportunity of Gracie Jiu Jitsu to less privileged kids fro
Does the trap go after the mouse or the mouse go after the trap?Join coaches Matty & John as we discuss a very important idea of jiu jitsu - strategy. Technique is ubiquitous, but there is an underlying strategy that is crucial if your jiu ji
Coaches John and Matty discuss what it's like to be injured and how to do jiu jitsu better, meaning ... don't get injured!!You live and breathe jiu jitsu. You wake up doing technical stand ups out of bed. Co-workers say hi and your instinct is
Matty and John have a conversation around BJJ and Gracie Jiu Jitsu and the idea of training for self defence. Why do we regularly discuss jiu jitsu from a standpoint of violence? It’s known as the gentle art for a reason, and you like it becau
As a blue belt I was visiting another school until I was told not to. I hadn't done anything wrong, but it wasn't working for my home school or the school I was visiting. I was upset, and a little offended, and I didn't know what I had done wro
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