Podcast Episode 101 – Twitter Q&A

14 Jun, 2018

Loved doing this massive Q&A! What I did was take the time to more fully answer questions that I had first addressed in 140 characters on my first Twitter AMA (Ask Me Anything). Follow me on Twitter where I’m @stephankesting so you can get in on the next Q&A session! Here’s what I talked about…

My cryotherapy experiment update – 01:13

The 3 most essential submissions (and why) – 07:09

Grappling dummies and should you use them – 09:59

Bad hygiene and etiquette on the mats – 13:23

Are there techniques big guys should avoid – 16:15

Should you do a takedown or pull guard? – 18:00

Essential training for beginners – 19:51

Gracie combatives – 24:15

Worst handicap I’ve seen someone overcome in training – 26:33

Making starting out in jiu-jitsu easier – 27:48

Red flags and problem people at gyms – 29:06

Should belt promotions cost money? – 30:11

Dealing with strong closed guards – 31:20

The types of guard for punch defense – 32:22

Easing pressure on the spine during guillotine submissions – 33:20

Are new rules hurting BJJ? – 34:49

Game changing concepts – 37:14

How to finish single leg takedowns – 38:57

Squats and deadlifts – 40:55

Eating before training; what and how long? – 42:16

Making the most of limited rolling time – 43:04

Best BJJ techniques for self defence – 44:19

BJJ and firefighting – 45:31

Toe holds vs heel hooks – 47:18

Opinions on cross-training – 49:00

Training at different schools – 50:31

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