Podcasts by Higher Jiu Jitsu Podcast

#022 How To Visit Another School and Feel Good About It from 2020-07-27T23:00

As a blue belt I was visiting another school until I was told not to. I hadn't done anything wrong, but it wasn't working for my home school or the school I was visiting. I was upset, and a litt...

#021 Infidels of Jiu Jitsu - Listen Up from 2020-07-13T23:00

John and Matty return in a chat for the infidels of jiu jitsu! You know THOSE people, who think it's very weird and abnormal to be on top of other sweaty men and women trying to choke eachother. Th...

#020 Come Back! Jiu Jitsu Loves You from 2020-06-27T22:33:47

Join Matty and I as we discuss why you need to come back to jiu jitsu! This is a timely reminder for those who are out of routine due to the pandemic, or previously injured, and/or jaded from a pre...

#019 Get Higher with Jiu Jitsu from 2020-06-13T23:00

Matty and John talk about 3 big reasons to do jiu jitsu, and they're very relevant today... Self Defence Superpowers When you learn self defence, you practice how to act in the interests of wellbe...

#018 On Repetition and Re-Learning of Basics from 2020-05-27T23:00

John and Matty discuss the importance of learning the basics and building your knowledge of jiu jitsu from the ground up. 

First a big thanks to the students who jump on ...

#017 10 Ways to Annoy Your Jiu Jitsu Buddies from 2020-04-28T01:42:01

During our Covid19 lockdown, Matty and I meet up, whilst practicing social distancing of course, and discuss 10 of the most annoying things you can do on the jiu jitsu mats.

We all know y...

#016 From Start to Struggle: The Process of Starting Jiu Jitsu from 2020-03-28T01:22:35

Matty and John get together to talk about the early stages of jiu jitsu, and how to best organise, and think about your training right from the beginning. Just like every game you need to know the ...

#015 Know Thyself - The Essential Jiu Jitsu Journey from 2020-02-28T00:00

Join John and Matty, this time in the dojo as we discuss the essential jiu jitsu journey - from within yourself and throughout those around you. 

Study Yourself<...

#014 'Go Easy' They Say - For Those Who Can't Relax from 2020-01-28T00:02:14

Stop using your strength! 

Does this sound familiar? 

We're not judging. We're just here to help.

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You huff, and you puff, and you fight jiu jitsu. We te...

#013 The Jiu Jitsu Long Game - Here's How to Play from 2019-12-27T21:20:48

Join John and Matty as we discuss the Long Game of jiu jitsu and how to play it.  --- When you play the long game, there isn’t a finish line. No end in sight.  That isn’t a punishment, but a just r...

#012 The Third Place and Why You Need One Too from 2019-11-28T00:00

They say home is where the heart lies. And then there’s your jiu jitsu academy.

John and Matty discuss what a third place is and why you need one too. 

"Members feel ...

#011 When There's No Choice But to Change from 2019-10-27T22:00

John and Matty discuss the differences between sport BJJ and Gracie Jiu Jitsu as a way of life. 

Many people start in jiu jitsu with the goal to stay safe and compete in MMA. Very qu...

#010 The Jiu Jitsu Imposter - Are You One of Them? from 2019-09-28T01:09:11

John and Matty discuss the very common Imposter Syndrome amongst jiu jitsu students, and how it can wreak havoc on your ability to learn, as well as the enjoyment you derive from your practice o...

#EXTRA Leverage Camp Lefkada 2019 Review from 2019-08-31T02:00

The Leverage Camp of 2019 has come and gone, and with it has etched some of the most amazing jiu jitsu memories that the participants will never forget. 

It was as though the jiu jit...

#009 The Expert vs the Supercoach from 2019-08-28T00:52:25

John and Matty discuss the coaching process happening at Higher and what it takes to be a good coach. 

We chat about the importance of staying a learner for life, and being guided th...

#008 Self Defence: Preparation, or Paranoia? from 2019-08-14T08:48:22

Matty and I recorded this two weeks ago and it was scheduled to be released at the end of August.  In light of the recent Sydney Stabbing Attacks that occurred on the 13th August, I feel like it's ...

#007 Curiosity on the Mats Doesn't Kill the Cat from 2019-07-27T22:49:21

Curiosity On the Mats Doesn't Kill the Cat. John and Matty as we discuss how to stay curious on the mats, and learn for a lifetime.  If you want to do jiu jitsu well, you need to learn how to do ...

#006 Stop Busy. Start Jiu Jitsu. from 2019-06-26T23:00:51

"Beware the barreness of a busy life." - Socrates. Join Coach John and Matty as they talk about how to 'Stop Busy. Start Jiu Jitsu". The more attention you give to something, the more it will flo...

#005 Study the Science of Jiu Jitsu from 2019-05-30T03:39:56

Join Coach John Smallios, Prof Phillip Grapsas, and purple belt extraordinaire Roger Dio as we discuss how to take your practice of jiu jitsu and turn it into a study of science. 

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#004 Injuries Suck. Prehab Says No. from 2019-04-30T00:00

Injuries suck. I hate them. If you're a human being, you do too. 

Your training methods should be focused on improving your capacity to live, perform, and have fun. Not hurt you.&nbs...

#003 Jiu Jitsu Saves the Day from 2019-04-23T01:46:24

Life is busy and you're a little under the weather. 

You're tired, a little bored of your current routine, and just want to do something fun and fresh. 

This is around th...

#002 Ladies, It's Time. from 2019-03-24T23:34:36

 Gracie Jiu Jitsu means self defence via leverage where smaller, weaker people can defend themselves against bigger, and stronger aggressors.   So then why are the everyday people doin...

#001 The Strategy of Survival First then Counter Attack. from 2019-02-24T23:53:12

 John and AJ sit to discuss the entire ethos of Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

When you first start jiu jitsu, and your understanding is lacking, you see one move after the other. When you'v...