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101 - My Twitter Q&A: Talking Cryotherapy, Self Defense, Heel Hooks and More!

From The Strenuous Life Podcast

December 8, 2017 · 54:01

Loved doing this massive Q&A! What I did was take the time to more fully answer questions that I had first addressed in 140 characters on my first Twitter AMA (Ask Me Anything). Follow me on Twitter where I'm @stephankesting so you can get in on the next Q&A session! Here's what I talked about...

My cryotherapy experiment update - 01:13
The 3 most essential submissions (and why) - 07:09
Grappling dummies and should you use them - 09:59
Bad hygiene and etiquette on the mats - 13:23
Are there techniques big guys should avoid - 16:15
Should you do a takedown or pull guard? - 18:00
Essential training for beginners - 19:51
Gracie combatives - 24:15
Worst handicap I've seen someone overcome in training - 26:33
Making starting out in jiu-jitsu easier - 27:48
Red flags and problem people at gyms - 29:06
Should belt promotions cost money? - 30:11
Dealing with strong closed guards - 31:20
The types of guard for punch defense - 32:22
Easing pressure on the spine during guillotine submissions - 33:20
Are new rules hurting BJJ? - 34:49
Game changing concepts - 37:14
How to finish single leg takedowns - 38:57
Squats and deadlifts - 40:55
Eating before training; what and how long? - 42:16
Making the most of limited rolling time - 43:04
Best BJJ techniques for self defence - 44:19
BJJ and firefighting - 45:31
Toe holds vs heel hooks - 47:18
Opinions on cross-training - 49:00
Training at different schools - 50:31

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