1-800-bjj-help by Josh Lu and Jake Luigi

In this episode Jake and I talk about the leading edge as it relates to half guard passing. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Jake and I brainstorm some ideas we've been thinking about for stand up / wrestling. Here's Jake's video we referenced, hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I chat with Rob Cole, we talk about CLA, his grappling style, the neutral top bottom framework that guides the intention for this CLA games, and much more. We also dive into guard, turtle and how he guides the intention for those positions. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we chat with Max Bickerton, Head coach of Grapple Collective. We talk about Injana Goodman's journey from a purple belt in 2023 to winning ADCC Trials in 2026, CLA, how Max thinks about mount and back in grappling, and more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we catch up on Jake's return! Getting back into jiu jitsu after injury, thinking about the leading edge when playing guard/passing, Deandre vs Dorian, and updates on our apps. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Ryan Moutinho (@ryanmoutinho), Owner of Connecticut Submission Grappling (@connecticutsubmissiongrappling) returns to the podcast to dive into what it was like opening a CLA gym, learning the business side of a gym, lessons and examples of scaling practice and more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I sit down with Raymond Chou (@raymondchoujj) and we talk about his experience coaching the UCSD team using CLA, our training here at Corvus, brainstorm games for berimbolos, the physics and anatomy lens of jiu jitsu, and more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about where we're at with our apps, Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, the mobile app. We also reflect on years creating content, first time monetizing, and the journey thus far. 

In this episode we get to talk to Rod (@intheblack.jj) from Standard Jiu Jitsu. Rod has been training under Greg Souders for many years and we talk about the evolution of Standard Jiu Jitsu, the CLA wave in jiu jitsu, making content for the Youtube Channel, Standard Jiu Jitsu, and their Skool Community. Hope you enjoy! 

In this episode, I chat with Alex, Gino, and Mateusz about their journey's evolving and coaching with the contraint led approach. Hope you enjoy another edition to our coaching panel series! You can check out the Standard Jiu Jitsu Skool community here.

In this episode, Jake brainstorms ideas with Lucas Kanard on various finishing positions from match footage and study. Hope you enjoy!

In this check in episode, we talk about our journeys as creators comparing youtube, podcasting, streaming, and then get into jiu jitsu and explore the quad pod, cross grips, and concepts like using connection vs grips. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we have three coaches, Ryan Moutinho (@connecticutsubmissiongrappling), Rudy Gonzales (@mythicfightteam), and Nick Hernandez (@vacavillegrappling) who I met from Greg Souder's Skool Group who have started coaching using the Constraint Led Approach within the last few years. We talk about the common early challenges, lessons learned, and try to capture recent advice for anyone trying out the approach. Hope this is helpful!

In this episode we revisit Lucas Kanard's instructional, his match footage, and talka bout how he defends outside passing and under the legs passing. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I talk with Chris, founder of Jiu Jitsu Insurance, and we talk about how insurance works, why he started Jiu Jitsu Insurance, and how atheltes and gym owners can protect themselves. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode Jake and I talk about over under passing, especially after Levi's recent performance. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we sit down with Jonathan to discuss the learning curve of using CLA when coaching, as well as how he studies jiu jitsu, using the Outlier Database, and journaling for improvement with Sherpa. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I chat with Ethan Wagner (@curbyourjiujitsu), a competitor from Corvus Grappling Collective here in San Diego. We talk about his first major win at No Gi Pans 2025 at Blue Belt, getting his first couple of sponsorships, the mental game, training, and goals for the new year. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Jake and I catch up on our recent injuries, progress with the Outlier Database Coaching tool, Sherpa, some podcast episodes we've been enjoying, and what we're working on or studying in jiu jitsu lately. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I chat with Tammi Willis about her journey learning how to coach with CLA as well as feedback and insights into using Sherpa to help her be more intentional and reflective about her training. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we look back at 2025 at our training, our apps, and think about what's in store for 2026. Hope you enjoy and we appreciate you guys being on the journey with us!

In this episode we continue the conversation on mount and discuss handfighting from mount. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we explore some of Jake's recent ideas on securing and maintaining mount. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on defending leg entanglements like outside ashi and 50/50. We look at it from a standing and a double-seated perspective. At the end I share some games that we've been working on in the gym. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we have Josh McKinney from the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show on to get reactions on various hot takes from Gordon Ryan's performance/growth, music on the mats, back control meta, TRT, and more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we talk with Randall Dibble about the wrestling mindset and goals when it comes to front headlock, turtle, and overhook/underhook. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I chat with Kristian Casaneda, and we explore various forms of grappling from Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, Sumo, Jiu Jitsu and more. Kristian is a Nidan in Judo (2nd degree black belt), jiu jitsu purple belt, sambo instructor and has competed in sumo, beach wrestling, freestyle, combat wrestling, jiu jitsu, judo, and catch wrestling. We explore a lot of grappling ideas here, hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we go over our expeience coaching, using games, designing practice, and challenges and questions along the way. Here's the Greg Souders 10th Planet Seminar video we mentioned. Hope you enjoy! 

In this episode, I ask Jake about one of his exclusive videos he shared in the Outlier Database. He goes over the side body triangle, and how he sees it's function in attacking and maintaining the back. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we had Jake O'Driscoll on the show! We dive into several topics around guard retention, his approach to working with professional jiu jitsu athletes, the mental game, his approach to studying match footage and strategy, and goal setting and journaling. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I have a chat with my friend Attila, who I connected with about Sherpa. He recently had a great performance competing and we reflect on his comp prep, the psychology of competing, and how journaling made a difference in his improvement and mindset. Hope you enjoy!

Three years, two months, and 369 training sessions later, I got promoted to blue belt by Andris Brunovskis. In this solo episode, I reflect on the journey and talk about the three biggest things I changed my mind about along the journey. Hope it helps any other beginners out there listening! Thanks for being on the journey with us. 

This week I ask Jake what he's been working on for seated guard. We talk about handfighting, circling, and entering k guard or wrestling up. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we review Lucas Kanard's recent instructional on attacking outside and finishing inside. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we jump around talking about open guard, wrestling up, and handfighting from guard. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Jake and I sit down to talk with Dima and PJ. We talk about the era of jiu jitsu we're currently in, what's in store for the future of jiu jitsu and for Dima, advice for opening a new gym, culture, CLA, and more.

In this episode we recap Jake's week in San Diego! We packed in quite a bit of training and had a blast. Hope you enjoy our takeaways and upcoming episodes. 

In this episode, we talk about standing overhook/underhook position and the battles that take place for each player to get to the ground. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I talk with Cody Christensen, black belt, and new gym owner. We talk about opening a new gym, how to establish a healthy culture, give new students benefits of jiu jitsu beyond the technical skill, perspecitve changes after black belt, journey with CLA, and advice for making the most meaningful journey out of you path in jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we recap takeaways and highlights from CJI, Josh's takeaways from Jozef Chen's seminar, and his thoughts on getting promoted to blue belt.

In this episode, I talk about an interesting study on the power of self talk and how athletes can use motivational and/or instructional self talk to learn faster and perform under pressure. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we break down what went well and what needs improvement from the two matches Josh had in his 6th competition. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we talk about prep for Josh's 6th competition! Hope you enjoy.

In this episode have Greg Souders back on the show! We cover inside vs outside guards, seated vs belly up / supine guard, attacking and defending front headlock and turtle, attacking a single leg, preventing injury when learning stand up, monetizing CLA, and more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about finishing heel hooks and ankle locks. Here's the Rob Cole leg lock games video we mentioned! Sorry the Lachlan video is on Submeta so we couldn't link it!

In this episode, we jump around a bit and catch up on all things AIGA with Jake's biggest takeaways and highlights from the event. Then we talk about jiu jitsu goals, and updates on vision for Sherpa and the Outlier Database. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode Josh asks Jake about the major battles going on in half guard for the bottom player. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Josh asks Jake about the setup, strategy, and battles when attacking the back. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Josh reflects with Dr. Andy Moon from @backonthematpt on the last year of working together on a number of injuries from chronic lower back pain/stiffness, turf toe, QL strains, elbow tendonitis...etc. We share a few lessons learned along the way and dive into what a year of physical therapy designed for jiu jitsu can look like. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we explore leg entanglements and discuss the major factors including straight leg vs cross leg orientation, back exposure, heel exposure, access and control of secondary leg, and how rotation plays in to these scenarios. Hope you enjoy! 

Jared Wade (@jaredwadebjj) is currently ranked Top 3 Purple Belts in the world, trains at Atos in San Diego under Andre Galvao, has 30 IBJJF Gold Medals in the last two years, and was ranked the number one blue belt in the world in 2023. We dive into his competition mindset, tools he uses like affirmations, meditation, visualization, and journaling to guide his practice and perform at his best. Hope you enjoy! Follow Jared on Instagram here.

In this episode I chat with Mark Trowbridge, owner of Clarity Jiu Jitsu. We talk about how jiu jitsu is an amazing tool for stress management, anxiety, and some of the deeper benefits beyond the sport. We also talk about Mark's beginner program and how he designs practice for people trying jiu jitsu for the first time. We wrap up with some topics on the mental performance side, being intentional with training, and reflecting after. 

In this episode, Jake and I get to hear PJ Barch dive into his biggest grappling influences, pivotal moments along the journey, his evolution as a coach, thoughts on CLA, and vision and hopes for the future. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I chat with Carl Mintern, or better known as SelfSufficientHub on Reddit! He shares his observations as a moderator of r/bjj including common trends, questions, and topics he sees. Then he gives advice on starting jiu jitsu at 45 years old! We pivot into talking about eco, teaching, competing, and wrap up with his thoughts on Sherpa (free iOS journaling app for athletes). Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we go over highs, lows, and lessons from Josh's recent jiu jitsu competition, some takeaways from a training session with Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and get a preview of what Jake is working on for the Outlier Database.  If you want to get on the waitlist for the Outlier Database Coaching Platform sign up here.

In this episode, I chat with Pat Campagnola, owner of 10th Planet Springfield, MA. Pat hosted the Eco Camp for Submission Grappling a few weeks ago and we got to talk about lessons he's learned competing, coaching with CLA, hosting the Eco camp, and owning a gym while having a full time job. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode Jake and I talk about the idea of what's real vs what we feel, the difference between what's subjectively happening, and what is objectively happening. We also venture off into talking about competition and some of the stressors, challenges, and mindset that come with competing. Hope you enjoy!

Alex Ayliffe (@staytech.jj) shares his insights into "grey area skills" in jiu jitsu and how to bridge concepts directly into practice and game design. Follow Alex on Instagram here. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I talked to Aaron Parham, the creator of Ecological Dynamics for Submission Grappling, was a moderator on r/bjj, and one of the creators of the Eco Camp. Check out the Sub Grappling Model he created and join the Discord here!

In this episode we dive into the Josh Waitzkin and Andrew Huberman podcast episode and relate a lot of the lessons to jiu jitsu, we reflect on a few things from the recent WNO event, and talk about what we're working on for Outlier Database and Sherpa!

In this episode we debrief our big highlights and main takeaways from the eco camp! Hope you enjoy. 

In this episode we cover a bunch of topics! We start with some high level thoughts on the eco camp, go into some front headlock ideas, leg entanglements, berimbolos, and other ideas. 

In this episode we talk about camping while passing, Jake's takeaways from Sapateiro, Josh's trip to Princeton BJJ and intentions for Eco Camp, and share the latest updates with our apps, the Outlier Database and Sherpa.

In this episode we talk about the various paths of attack from front headlock. Hope you enjoy this new format! Here's the Youtube video for the visual aid. 

In this episode, I have Stan Pogrebinsky back on the show! We dive deep into the idea of our bodies' systems, sub-systems, and the imbalances that come from doing jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we talk about defending chest-to-back connection by looking at Turtle, Back, and Rear Body lock engagements. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about hand fighting as the top player while passing. Here are a few links to the matches we talked about: Jozef Chen, Andrew Tackett, and another Jozef Chen video. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I ask Jake about how to enter the legs from guard. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with Darin Conner DeAngelis, he's got an incredible story about rising to the top of the jiu jitsu world, pivoting into coaching and counseling, and shares his insights along the way. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we talk about a bunch of random topics, we start with Database and Sherpa updates, go into K guard, back control, recent mindset shifts, and an esoteric discussion on rotation and control.

In this episode, I chat with Rob Cole! We deep dive into ecological dynamics, the four principles of the contraint led approach, give examples of games, and go over a lot of common misconceptions when it comes to the constraint led approach for jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I chat wtih Osar Lopez, the Head Freshman Wrestling Coach at San Marcos High and Coach at Mission Grappling Club. We talk about the cross over between wrestling and jiu jitsu and much more. Hope you enjoy! 

In this episode we talk about closed guard in no gi. Transitions to K guard, balancing upper body attacks, lower body attacks, transitioning to dela riva, and hand fighting from closed guard. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we talk to Nick Angeloni, black belt, and owner of Prism Jiu Jitsu in Escondido, San Diego. He's also the co-host of the Post Rolls podcast with Miles Lukas. You can follow Nick on Instagram. Hope you enjoyed our conversation!

In this episode, we talk with Andris Brunovskis from Legion! We talk about his journey as a competitor and coach, dive into ecological dynamics, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about my recent injury, K Guard, and guard/passing in general. Here's the link to the PJ Barch video we mentioned!

In this episode, we talk about goals for our jiu jitsu development, study, our apps, and life in general. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we catch up on Jake's recent trip to Japan and his training session there, my recent competition experience, lessons learned, and quick updates on progress with Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my AI-powered journaling app for athletes.

In this episode, I have an awesome coaching call with Joe Hannan about an upcoming competition. Originally it was an in-house tournament, but it got rescheduled and I decided to compete in JJWL instead.

In this episode, I discuss game planning for an upcoming competition with Patrick Robinson! This is a great framework on how to think about your "A game". We also discuss putting together a practice game plan, and overall competition prep.

In this episode we talk about the guard, and how to prioritize sweeping, leg attacks, and wrestling up. Here's the match we mentioned with Keith Krikorian vs Diogo Reis

In this episode we talk about the risk of going for a guillotine and ending up on bottom position, what to prioritize when attacking a guillotine, how to defend, and much more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we talk about pinning, and the dynamic between control and submission threat. The various pins from side control, north south, mount, and routes to submission vs control and maintenance. 

In this episode we dive into dela riva, and how to play dela riva in No Gi Jiu Jitsu. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we dive into the front headlock position and the dilemma between the go behind and submission threats. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we recap Josh's recent trip to Standard Jiu Jitsu with Greg Souders. Leg entanglement games, scheduling, culture, and more. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we mashed up some of the highlights from our conversations with Trey Hucks, Kabir Bath, and Greg Souders on all things ecological dynamics, constraining to afford towards the invariants in jiu jitsu, game design, and much more. Hope you enjoy the eco-marathon! 

In this episode, Jake and I talk about my last competition and areas to work on when it comes to attacking from guard, off balancing, entering the legs, wrestling up, taking the back...etc. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I talk with Patrick Robinson who's won mutliple world titles at blue, purple, brown, and black belt in both Gi and No Gi in his age brackets. He's consistently one of the best grapplers for his age. We talk about his competition game plan, practice game plan, recovery, tracking metrics, affirmations, mindset, visualization, and how he uses journaling and notetaking to take his game to the next level. Hope you enjoy!

In this solo episode, I reflect on what I’ve learned about myself from my first four competitions and nine matches as a white belt. I focus mostly on the mental/emotional sides of the journey and less on the technical. A little different than what we usually talk about. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I get to be a guest on the BJJ Meditations Podcast! Hope you enjoy this week's swapcast.

In this episode, we talk to Zach Maslany and Miha Perhavec all about CJI and the experience judging it. We go into the nuances and deep dive into the art and science of judging this new format. We cover the ruleset, format, the Andrew Tackett vs Kade Ruotolo, and Kade Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary matches. We also talk about Miha's new book, Modern Submission Grappling: The No Gi Submission Manual.

In this episode we talk about Josh doing jiu jitsu at burning man, behind the scenes into Jake's development with the Outlier Database, some ideas with Sherpa Journal that I'm working on, and then we dive into Levi Jones Leary's guard retention and guard passing. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I talk to Randall Dibble, who was a two time state qualifier in HS wrestling, a wrestling coach, and jiu jitsu purple belt who has competed extensively. We dive into how to get approach learning wrestling for beginners and go through the finish, attack, and setup for takedowns as well as various games/drills you can use. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Jake and I talk about our thoughts after ADCC / CJI last weekend. We share highlights and thoughts on the format. We also discuss updates on the apps we're working on! Hope you enjoy.

This episode is a little different! I do a solo episode and share some thoughts I have on the power of journaling for performance, sports psychology, and give some thoughts about the design of the alpha version of my new app!

In this episode, I ask Jake about his thoughts on the CJI bracket and the ADCC divisions. He goes over stylistic match ups, and game plans for several athletes as we look at the brackets and divisions together. We also talk about our excitement meeting other fellow practioners and people who surround the sport! If you see us out there, some say hi!

In this episode, I talk to Jake about my recent injuries with turf toe and pulling a muscle in my hip/glute area twice. We brainstorm some standing and grip fighting games and talk to Jake about his knee and rib injury and what it was like to come back to fully training. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we discuss all things leg lock defense, we start the conversation discussing saddle / cross ashi, then move into straight ashi / single leg x, 90/10, 80/20, and 50/50. We mentioned the BJJ Mental Models episode on Open Guard Leg Entanglements and the Gordan Ryan vs Nicky Rod match as good resources to dive into related to the topic. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Jake and I talk about learnings we're finding with tripod passing, helpful games and techniques to try to progress, takeaways from the recent Greg Souders interview, and updates on progress on Jake's Outlier Database and Sherpa, my journaling app for athletes. Hope you enjoy!