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#65 - Eric Mina - Why Your Jiu Jitsu Needs Better Stand-Up - Grapplezilla Podcast
Is your jiu jitsu game missing a crucial piece? Grappling Eric joins Grapplezilla to explain why weak stand-up, jumping guard, and skipping takedown fundamentals can leave grapplers exposed.In this conversation, Eric—author of Your Jiu Jitsu Is Trash—shares how judo changed his perspective on martial arts and why skills like breakfalls, grip fighting, and takedowns belong in every grappler’s toolkit.
They also discuss how competition rules shape grappling, what different countries’ styles can teach us, and why solid fundamentals matter in both sport and real-world situations.In this episode…
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