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Does conventional wisdom hold up? We asked the hive mind of the internet what they thought was the top performing submission for white belts. They were dead wrong. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What are the trends we saw at ADCC ? Are leglocks still at the apex of the meta? Is guard passing dead? We go into all of the details about what the top level competitors are doing this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, we're diving into the "Olympics of Submission Grappling" will the optimal strategies in this very unique ruleset. We also look at data regarding the top submissions of ADCC, and why scoring that first point is so important. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We get it. Data on the guards and sweeps that competitors use would be invaluable. And while we've done some, there are some natural roadblocks to recording these things. But the silver lining is, there may be a lesson for us in the explanation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

IBJJF, and often our teammates and coaches, tell us what positions we should be striving for. The hierarchy puts mount and the back at the top. They're the default endgame of BJJ. Until they're not. Truthfully, as we progress in our journey we find our own endgame positions where we are likely to submit opponents. How can we build a game around achieving endgame positions? Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The collar choke. Often considered a sacred technique. Does it work? No. Do we require all new students to learn it over higher percentage moves? Absolutely! Today we're reviewing some new data the suggests the collar choke is no more effective at higher belt levels than beginning ones. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There's "The Big Three" and there's everything else. Three submissions that finish more matches than every other COMBINED. And if your not dedicating time to get good at them, you're leaving wins on the table. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At High Percentage, we think knowing the rules of a competition format is simply a good idea, if anything because it will shape the way you train as you get close to competition day. Imagine a soccer team that didn't scrimmage, only practiced technique. Recreating the conditions of match day sounds simple, by we often just train more to prepare for tournaments, when we should be recreating game day.   Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 We've timestamped 500 submissions, answering the question: what's the most dangerous time in a match? Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

While it may seem like the self defense industry will always exist, the truth is it's an industry on the ropes. Safer streets, more effective martial arts, and the rise of firearms are making the self defense industry work harder than ever to scare you into making purchases. Here's some data that makes them nervous.   Sponsored by: goldbjj.com/highpercentage Check out the new Rubber Guard For Mortals Course He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's talk about how we actually record these matches. No, there's no secret to how we do it. It takesa lot of time, organization, and an openness to trial and error. Sponsored by: Rubber Guard for Mortals, Gold BJJ If you message us on Instagram or Facebook, we'll give you a checkout code for 20% off the Rubber Guard for Mortals Instructional.  Louis is the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

BJJ is a numbers game. As in, you need to do a lot of it to know where you're at competitively. Only volume can offset randomness.   Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts  Check out our BJJ Game Theory Course on Gold BJJ Online He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US    --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

  Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts  Check out our BJJ Game Theory Course on Gold BJJ Online  Enter the code "high%" at checkout for 10% off. He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The leap from white to blue belt is so great, it's worth unpacking some data to make the point.    Check out our BJJ Game Theory Course on Gold BJJ Online Enter the code "high%" at checkout for 10% off. Louis is the managing editor of youjiujitsu.com He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have pretty good data to support the claim that taking a fighter to the ground, while not always safe, is usually SAFER than keeping it on the feet. Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts Check out our BJJ Game Theory Course on Gold BJJ Online Louis is the managing editor of youjiujitsu.com He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 What do the stats say about how women fight? We have some clear cut answers. Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts Check out our BJJ Game Theory Course on Gold BJJ Online Louis is the managing editor of youjiujitsu.com He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

EDIT: We apologize about the less-than-great audio in this one. It's about a million degrees in California and the AC was on during recording.  Why do we brag about training for a hypothetical fight with no time limit, when street fights rarely last more than one minute?  Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts Sponsored by: Gold BJJ Enter the code "high%" at checkout for 10% off. Louis is the managing editor of youjiujitsu.com He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We lament all of the challenges with collecting self defense data including our biggest one: convincing people that it's valid.   Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts Sponsored by: Keenan's Lapel Guard Encyclopedia  Enter the code "high%" at checkout for 10% off. Louis is the managing editor of youjiujitsu.com He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The data is clear, one submission beats out all the rest at white AND blue belt. Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts Sponsored by: Keenan's Lapel Guard Encyclopedia  Enter the code "high%" at checkout for 10% off. Louis is the managing editor of youjiujitsu.com He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chess promotes "decision tree thinking" which doesn't work in the fast pace of BJJ. You cannot develop a strategy in the midst of a match. Instead, make a strategy BEFORE a match, so that you minimize how much thinking you need to do under pressure. Tags: BJJ jiujitsu jiu jitsu jujutsu grappling martial arts Sponsored by: Keenan's Lapel Guard Encyclopedia  Enter the code "high%" at checkout for 10% off. Louis is the managing editor of youjiujitsu.com He's also the author of "The True Believers", a true story about a martial arts cult. Music: Handsome People by Birocratic | https://birocratic.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app