375 - How Skill, Athleticism and Rank Correlate in BJJ, with Rob Biernacki
From The Strenuous Life Podcast
00:29 - Is technique enough by itself?
04:47 - Is Jiu-jitsu for everybody?
09:59 - Skill vs athleticism vs rank
22:43 - The resurgence of guard passing
25:34 - Intensity in training and belt promotion
32:43 - Hobbyist vs competitor training.
37:47 - The most effective takedowns for jiu-jitsu
39:12 - Training strengths vs working on weaknesses
BJJ FOR OLD F***S, THE GUARD PASSING GAME
Check out the latest Grapplearts instructional featuring Stephan Kesting and Rob Biernacki here:
https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-for-old-fs-guard-passing/
Good luck with your training,
Stephan
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