Tim and Adam have an in-depth conversation around competition, including its importance, how to gameplan effectively, and recounting some of their own competitive history. They discuss the specific advantages competition gives in the journey of jiu jitsu progress, as well as how to create and implement gameplans that actually make a measurable difference in performance.

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In this episode Tim and Adam dive into the elusive skill of learning by reviewing Jiu Jitsu matches - whether those of top competitors or your own. While most top teams discuss their film study often, most hobbyists have never been taught how to bridge the gap between watching a match and gaining useful insights. Tim and Adam talk about how they do this, which competitors they have studied, the usefulness of filming yourself, and the difference between studying film and watching instructionals.

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Tim and Adam dive into the differences and similarities between Gi and No Gi Jiu Jitsu. They discuss the current state of the sport, the rising popularity of No Gi and the slow decline of the Gi. They discuss their personal preferences, and also whether practitioners need to choose whether to train one or the other to get better at Jiu Jitsu as a whole.