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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Espen's different training methods, training in Norway, his training breakdown, approach to competition, competition mentality, to Gi or not to Gi, strong opinions on steroids and much more.

Espen Mathiesen is a Norwegian BJJ athlete and black belt under José Carlos. Espen became one of the top grappling competitors in Europe while going through the ranks of BJJ in the IBJJF circuit, where Espen conquered medals in important tournaments such as the World, Pan American, and Euros.

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00:00 What is Ecological Training
06:50 Eco vs Other Methods
20:07 Training BJJ in Norway
29:29 Training Split
39:13 No Gi and Climbing
47:07 Approach to Competition
53:18 Competition Prep
01:01:30 Gi vs NoGi
01:06:08 Steroids
01:13:48 Future Plans

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Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what makes us stiff and how to unlock our bodies, the different approaches to mobility, the best warm up and cool downs, why Blue Belts make such good coaches and much more.

Sebastian Brosche is a Swedish-born yoga enthusiast and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eduardo Rios, being also one of the top grappling competitors of his generation in the European jiu-jitsu circuit. Brosche is well known for his website (Yoga for BJJ), a pioneering platform used by thousands of BJJ practitioners, which advocates yoga and its benefits for grapplers.

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00:00 Intro
02:23 Body Awareness
11:33 Health Benefits of Mobility
18:48 Why People Are Stiff
29:01 Importance of Movement
35:32 Yoga Adherence
43:44 Different Approaches
52:38 BJJ Warm Ups
01:02:14 Cool Down & Stretching
01:09:24 Blue Belts Should Teach Beginners
01:15:24 Safeguarding Beginners
01:22:31 Seb’s Upcoming Fight

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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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