The Open GuardCast

Jan 26, 2020

Episode 4 is our second interview with the head coach of Electrum Performance, Alex Sterner. Alex is also the head strength coach of the Atos Jiu Jitsu competition team. Topics covered in the episode include:

• Alex's background in S&C and Jiu Jitsu
• Programming for Jiu Jitsu athletes
• The "Fight Economy" concept and how...

Jan 20, 2020

Our 3rd episode features our first guest of the show, John Combs! John won the 2019 ADCC West Coast Trials, among many other tournaments. Topics of the show include:

• John's upcoming super fight against Kody Steele at Jitz King.
• His recent travels to Jiu Jitsu academies across the US
• Teaching Jiu Jitsu and how studying...

Jan 12, 2020

Episode 2 of the Open GuardCast is a review of Fight 2 Win 134 that took place on January 10, 2020.

We discuss:

• The Fight 2 Win organization
• Fight 2 Win vs points based tournaments
• Our favorite moments from the event 
• The Arizona Jiu Jitsu scene
• Match breakdowns

Jan 5, 2020

Episode 1 of the Open GuardCast covers the purpose of the podcast and a discussion of the 2020 IBJJF European Open Championships.

We discuss:

• The goal of the Open GuardCast podcast
• The rise of the professional Jiu Jitsu scene
• Black belt adult male divisions 
• Black belt adult female divisions 
• Black belt open class...