How did Tarik Hostock win IBJJF World Championship gold after years of falling just short?

The Norwegian grappler, well known for creating the Tarikoplata, received his black belt at the end of 2021.

Since then Tarik has been trying to win IBJJF Worlds gold in either gi or no gi.

After a few quarter-final defeats along the way, this year he finally topped the podium.

In this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Tarik discusses his career with host Ross, before explaining the steps he took to win IBJJF No Gi Worlds gold.

00:00 Intro

03:50 What an Athlete Wants From a Coach

06:32 Reflections on Winning IBJJF No Gi Worlds

17:56 Making Technical Avancements

34:20 Motivating Factors

39:15 Tactical Developments in Elite Competition

43:17 Training Strategies

49:42 Success and Overcoming Hurdles

01:01:28 Conclusion

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UFC BJJ has put together its best show to date, but who is going to win the exciting matches on the show?

Both Tackett brothers are in action, as well as Dorian Olivarez.

On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross run through the whole event.

Also on his week is IBJJF no gi Worlds, which we preview.

Meanwhile we look back on the recent Marcelo Garcia v Lachlan Giles and Luke Griffith v Felipe Pena matches, updating our rankings in the process.

00:00 Intro

01:25 More Thoughts on Lachlan Giles vs. Marcelo Garcia

06:19 Latest OP

23:16 Previewing UFC BJJ 4: Key Matches to Watch

29:56 IBJJF No gi Worlds: Anticipated Competitors

32:48 Conclusion

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Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

Marcelo Garcia may have lost to Lachlan Giles but he is still the GOAT.

The Australian enjoyed a perfect ending to his career as he secured a highlight reel submission.

In the build-up to the One Championship event, we discussed who is the GOAT.

The more we talked about Marcelo, the stronger his case. Right now it seems he is the greatest to ever do it in no gi grappling.

That puts him ahead of the Roger Gracie and Gordon Ryan.

But in his most recent outing, Marcelo was submitted by Lachlan Giles, who announced his retirement after the match.

There was also a Who's Number One? event this weekend, where Luke Griffith secured a submission win over Felipe Pena in the main event.

On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross discusses all the action. Do you agree or disagree with any of his opinions? Jump into the comments and let him know.

00:00 Lachlan Giles vs. Marcelo Garcia: A Historic Match

13:16 Who's Number One: Highlights and Key Performances

23:16 Marcelo's still the GOAT

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