OPEN MAT #12

05/12/23 • 42 min

Welcome to OPEN MAT. The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod

Todays Questions -

How do you deal with spazzy newbies that are bigger and stronger than you are?
What's your go-to takedown - especially for the older guys?
Effectiveness of BJJ in a streetfight?

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Todays Questions -

How do you deal with spazzy newbies that are bigger and stronger than you are?
What's your go-to takedown - especially for the older guys?
Effectiveness of BJJ in a streetfight?

If you enjoy the show please take a second to rate and review the podcast!

Previous Episode

EP 25. The Task vs. Ego Oriented Athlete

In todays episode Dre and Alex look at sports pyschology and discuss the difference between being and Ego oriented athlete and a Task oriented athlete. The guys consider which way they lean more towards, the pros and cons of each, having a healthy dose of both and more.

Episode Highlights

What is an athlete?
Ego vs. task orientation
Why most people quit things
Humble pie
The importnace of having a bit of both

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Next Episode

EP 26. State of the Union

In todays episode Dre and Alex have a short state of the union where they discuss things going on in the sport - from tournament results, events, popular personalities and controversies and much more.

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