Off the Mats Podcast #265- Rules of BJJ

2025-06-23

What's up, friends? This week on the podcast, I welcome back David Riedman—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, writer, and creator of the Rules of BJJ Substack. In this episode, David breaks down key topics from his articles, including what every grappler should know before stepping onto the mats for the first time. We explore the dangers of mindless drilling and the difference between volume and intentionality in training. David also unpacks how analytics and data can shape the future of Jiu-Jitsu performance, offering a look at how e...

What's up, friends? This week on the podcast, I welcome back David Riedman—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, writer, and creator of the Rules of BJJ Substack. In this episode, David breaks down key topics from his articles, including what every grappler should know before stepping onto the mats for the first time.

We explore the dangers of mindless drilling and the difference between volume and intentionality in training.

David also unpacks how analytics and data can shape the future of Jiu-Jitsu performance, offering a look at how elite teams already apply metrics (whether consciously or not). Plus, we dive into the parallels between surfing and BJJ, and how his time on the waves helped him better understand flow, pressure, and presence on the mats.

Whether you're a white belt or a black belt, this episode delivers practical advice, nuanced discussion, and thoughtful reflections that will sharpen your training and deepen your appreciation for the art.

For more information on David's work, please follow the links below where you will find his Rules of BJJ and School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports Substacks.

rulesofbjj.substack.com

k12ssdb.substack.com

We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals

Head over and use promo code Mahoney10, and you'll get 10% off.

Again, thank you to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend.

Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI."

Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.

Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify.

https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj

The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook.com/offthematspodcast

Instagram @offthematspodcast

Twitter @offthematspod1

TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd

WRITE INTO THE SHOW

Email: offthemats2020@gmail.com