Episode 8!

Eddie's been racking up the classes these past two weeks with varying levels of *cough* success (read: not much). We dive into the three main types of guard, take a comedic plunge into the Japanese language, and spend a solid 30 minutes just shouting "WOOO" at each other. We also cover strength training, recovery tips, and answer burning FAQs like how to stay on track with your sessions and the appropriateness of using a pen and paper during class.

And, in a twist of fate, Eddie commits the most heinous crime known to our gym—an offense so grave, he should definitely be paying a price in the weeks to come!

Rolling another week closer to a competition, Eddie tries to learn 'pulling guard' from standing and picks Grants and Jacks brains on what a jiu jitsu game is, where he can find his and if there are any available on Amazon for cheap. We also find out who Craig Jones is, answer some of our listeners questions and look at the benefits of certain types of cardio for BJJ.

It's that time again! We're now on episode 6 of Wash Your Gi. This week we focus on the most recent techiniques Eddie attempted to master in class, with a large focus on the humble 'grips'. Also, Jack calls out Gordan Ryan, Eddie admits to using PEDs and Grant exposes his violent game.

We also look at cardio, get some useful feedback on Eddies recent sparring session and find out what on earth 'New Wave' is.

Eddie talks to Jack and Grant about competiting in Jiu Jitsu. Covering his biggest questions and concerns, ahead of his first competition in July. We also discuss some jiu jitsu news and the result of Jacks recent competition and a short review of Eddies most recent record breaking round against Jack.

If you're on the fence about whether you should compete at any level, or just want to know what a typical day at a competition entails, we hope this epsiode might be useful for you.

We're back! After a brief hiatus due to some unforeseen life events, Eddie, Grant, and Jack chat about the mats with gusto. In this episode, they dive into Eddie's trials and tribulations as a humble two-stripe in Jiu Jitsu, discussing his progression, the essentials of sparring, and what he wishes he knew earlier. We also explore Grant's mental condition that leaves him unable to distinguish left from right without a signpost—a surprisingly common affliction in the Jiu Jitsu world. Join us for a dose of humor and some hard-earned Jiu Jitsu wisdom!

Eddie embarks on an electrifying journey to earn his first stripe, often joked as the 'attendance award' of jiu-jitsu promotions, but a milestone nonetheless.

The podcast and its future episodes heat up as Jack and Eddie ignite their fierce rivalry, setting the stage for an epic showdown, that lasted a small amount of time spent 'like putting on bedsheets'. Grant embarks spends four years explaining shrimping with only audio description - a testament to his unwavering dedication. Dive into the heart of the, uncovering the passion, perseverance, and unexpected twists that fueled the early days in the world of jiu-jitsu.

Eddie turbulently recounts his first ever session traning brazillian jiu jitsu. Jack and Grant (we really have Grant this week!) provide their own insights and helpful tips off the back of Eddie's experiences and thoughts. An alternative title for this episode could be 'How not to practice jiu jitsu'.

Next week we will be covering Eddies journey to the first stripe on his white belt, as well as some of the basic techniques you can expect to be taught on your journey there

In this episode ,Eddie, an enthusiastic but self-proclaimed clueless white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, dives into his journey from the very beginning. Guiding him are Jack and Grant, two experienced practitioners who correct Eddie's misunderstandings and share valuable insights. The focus then shifts to Eddie's amusing recount of signing up for Jiu Jitsu, driven by a desire for a new challenge and to curb pandemic-induced bad habits.