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:

- Why jumping guard can build risky habits

- How judo, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu jitsu complement one another

- Why learning to fall safely matters

- How rule sets influence grappling strategy

- The value of takedowns, grip fighting, and top control

Whether you train BJJ, judo, wrestling, or mixed martial arts, this episode is for grapplers who want a more complete game—not just more techniques.

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Instagram: @grapplingeric

Facebook: @grapplingeric

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