Rob Biernacki is back on The Strenuous Life Podcast to discuss the relative importance of technical skill vs physical athleticism in BJJ…
Skill vs Athleticism in BJJ (Video Version)
Here is the video of my conversation with Rob (click here to watch it on Youtube)…
00:20 – Can you succeed with just technique in Jiu-jitsu?
04:41 – Is Jiu-jitsu for everybody?
08:59 – Skill vs athleticism vs rank
22:03 – The resurgence of guard passing
25:34 – Intensity in training and belt promotion
32:26 – Hobbyist vs competitor training.
37:34 – The most effective takedowns for jiu-jitsu
39:07 – Training strengths vs working on weaknesses
Skill vs Athleticism in BJJ (Audio Podcast Version)
This conversation was published as episode 375 of The Strenuous Life Podcast. You can also listen to the audio-only format of the episode on your podcast player.
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More of Rob Biernacki’s Jiu-Jitsu
Follow Rob Biernacki on Instagram @islandtopteam, check out his school’s website at islandtopteam.com, and his online academy at bjjconcepts.net.
Also check out the super-high quality instructionals that Rob and I have produced including BJJ for Old F***s, The Guard Passing Game, the Modern Leglock Formula, The BJJ Formula, and more.
Good luck with your training my friends!
Stephan
BJJ for Old ***s – The Guard Passing Game
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