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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Craig Jones ended up being oiled up in Turkey wrestling, the different personalities in jiu jitsu, if the nerds are good or bad, what the best gym work is to supplement your jiu jitsu, if steroids are ruining our sport and much more.

Diren Kartal is a BJJ Purple Belt under Roger Gracie and one of the best known Fitness Authorities and Influencers in the UK and Turkey. Diren has spent time and trained with some the biggest names in the sport.

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00:00 Intro
03:00 Turkish Oil Wrestling with Craig Jones
10:37 Thoughts on CJI
20:33 Jiu Jitsu Superstars
25:01 Personalities in Jiu Jitsu
32:54 When Diren Started BJJ
38:46 Dangerous White Belts
41:42 Competing
46:19 Best Approach to Training
54:26 Find What Works For You
58:23 Best BJJ / Gym Split
01:08:18 Steroids in Jiu Jitsu
01:16:35 Can BJJ Be Mainstream?
01:23:30 What Diren Does

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