Enter The Guard Podcast
ETG is a podcast born out of our love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a desire to continue to grow the sport we love. We talk about all the ups and downs of BJJ and answer the questions that beginners and veterans alike have regarding training tips, techniques, competition, mental dilemmas, BJJ culture, lifestyle and much more.
Episodes
48 episodes
EP 33. Time For A Break
This episode is one that we didn't see coming but we had to do...We decided that we need to put the breaks on the podcast for the time being. With Dre in school and starting his clinical internships in two months the guys decided that his atten...
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EP 32. Is Craig Jones Right?
In todays episode Dre and Alex debate whether Craig Jones was right when he said that BJJ has ruined more lives than it has saved! We all know that Craig is a world class troll but that doesnt mean there isn't some truth in his statements. T...
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44:03
OPEN MAT #16
Welcome to OPEN MAT. The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod
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EP 31. Gear Talk
If you've ever wondered what the difference between pearl weave and gold weave is this is an episode for you! In this episode Alex and Dre sit down and talk about training gear. With all of the different types of gi's, material, weaves et...
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OPEN MAT #15
Welcome to OPEN MAT. The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod
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EP 30. Does BJJ make you a better person?
In todays episode Dre and Alex try to answer the question - Does BJJ make you a better person? While neither of us think that it is a magical cure for being a sh*thead, there is no doubt that it transforms you if you surrender yourself to it. W...
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OPEN MAT #14
Welcome to OPEN MAT. The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod
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EP 29. Violence Of Action
In todays episode Dre and Alex continue with the competition discussion. They talk a little about the IBJJF Worlds from this weekend and discuss what it means to execute with violence of action. This is important when it comes to competition an...
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OPEN MAT #13
Welcome to OPEN MAT. The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod
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EP 28. Competition Training
Dre and Alex are back recording live after Dre had his midterms this week. The topic of today's episode is competition training. With IBJJF Worlds next week, the guys talk about the training camp going on at Six Blades HQ in Austin as the team ...
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EP 27. Awakening Thumos
Todays episode is a vaulted episode that we recorded when Alex first started on his jiu jitsu journey. We talk a little about how he is taking to the art and then we get into the ancient Greek concept of Thumos - what it is, how it is dyi...
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EP 26. State of the Union
In todays episode Dre and Alex have a short state of the union where they discuss things going on in the sport - from tournament results, events, popular personalities and controversies and much more. If you enjoy the show please ta...
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OPEN MAT #12
Welcome to OPEN MAT. The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod
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EP 25. The Task vs. Ego Oriented Athlete
In todays episode Dre and Alex look at sports pyschology and discuss the difference between being and Ego oriented athlete and a Task oriented athlete. The guys consider which way they lean more towards, the pros and cons of each, having a heal...
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46:02
OPEN MAT #11 - Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation
In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness month I wanted to give you all a tool that you can use to help deal with stress and anxiety. PMR is a two-step relaxation practice to reduce stress and build awareness of sensations of tension and d...
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EP 24. Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
In this episode Dre and Alex talk about being in their worst positions and how to deal with it by preparing for the worst. It's all fun and games when you are in a good position but how do you fare when you are in your worst position? Do you pa...
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EP 23. Strength Vs. Technique
In this episode Dre and Alex debate the age old topic of strength versus technique in BJJ. On the one hand you definitely have to give it up to technique but on the other it would also be unrealistic to tell someone not to use their athletic ab...
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OPEN MAT #10
Welcome to OPEN MAT - The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. In todays episode we are joined by Felipe Costa and Emma Reusing...
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EP 22. Felipe Costa
In today's episode Dre and Alex sit down with professional BJJ athlete Felipe Costa. Felipe is in his debut year as a black belt competitor and is already ranked 3rd in the superheavy weight division after taking second at IBJJF Pans earlier in...
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OPEN MAT #9 - Jack Greener Case
Welcome to OPEN MAT - todays episode will be a slight deviation from the norm. We welcome back Chris Martin of JiuJitsuInsurance.com and discuss the Jack Greener case that has caught the attention of the entire BJJ community. We clear up some m...
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EP 21. Cult of Personality in BJJ
In this episode Dre and Alex debate the topic of personalities in BJJ and whether it is a good or bad thing. It goes without saying that the BJJ as a sport is evolving at an extremely rapid pace. Within the growth of the sport we have also seen...
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38:24
OPEN MAT #8
Welcome to OPEN MAT. The episode where Dre and Alex take your questions and curiosities about BJJ - training, competition, gear, culture, lifestyle and more share their opinions. Got a question? Send us a DM on Instagram @entertheguardpod
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EP 20. Learn Faster
In this episode Dre and Alex talk about the art of learning and how to accelerate your learning or break through plateaus in record time. These techniques are proven to increase the rate at which you learn and your ability to retain information...
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