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Oct 31, 2020

Episode 55 of OGC is one of our favorites to date! Professor Viktor Doria joins us to discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Closeouts in Jiu Jitsu
  • Jiu Jitsu "Sponsorships"
  • Building your brand as an athlete
  • Fighter's Choice and Fighter's Choice Management
  • And much more...

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Oct 27, 2020

OGC episode 54 is a discussion about the IBJJF rule change to allow heel hooks in 2021. Robert Degle returns to give his thoughts on this topic. Robert also discusses how IBJJF competitors should approach adding heel hooks to their games.


Oct 20, 2020

Episode 53 is a recap of the 2020 Pan Ams. Jake discusses what it was like competing in a major Jiu Jitsu tournament during a pandemic, how his matches went, and his plans post tournament!


Oct 15, 2020

Episode 52 of OGC is an interview with Josh McKinney. Josh is a black belt under Kyle Watson and a very close friend of the show. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Starting Jiu Jitsu with his father
  • Having good role models 
  • Opening an academy at a young age
  • Josh's upcoming match with Andrew Wiltse
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Oct 9, 2020

Episode 51 of OGC is an interview with Giancarlo Bodoni. Giancarlo is a No Gi World Champion and he also won the 2020 Pan Ams a few days after we recorded this epsiode! Topics discussed include:

  • Giancarlo's plans for what weight class he'll compete in
  • His start in Jiu Jitsu and his thoughts on MMA
  • Traveling to Brazil...