Send us a text In this episode of Tap Talk, RJ finally sits down with his Kuya Kenneth — a legit brown belt who’s been training BJJ in California since the early 2000s. Kuya Ken has been mentioned plenty of times on the pod, but now he’s finally front and center. We talk about what jiu-jitsu was like back in the day, training in your 40s, testosterone in 2025, and the evolution of ecological-style learning. Oh, and yes — we go there. From religious conspiracies about martial arts being “demon...
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Send us a text In this episode of Tap Talk, RJ finally sits down with his Kuya Kenneth — a legit brown belt who’s been training BJJ in California since the early 2000s. Kuya Ken has been mentioned plenty of times on the pod, but now he’s finally front and center. We talk about what jiu-jitsu was like back in the day, training in your 40s, testosterone in 2025, and the evolution of ecological-style learning. Oh, and yes — we go there. From religious conspiracies about martial arts being “demon...
We Love Closed Guard | Famous Filipino BJJ Players & An EPIC Open Mat
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1 hour 13 minutes
9 months ago
We Love Closed Guard | Famous Filipino BJJ Players & An EPIC Open Mat
Send us a text In this episode, RJ and Coach JR dive into the aftermath of one of the best open mats they’ve hosted in a while, thanks to an incredible turnout of visitors. They also tackle listener questions, including a breakdown of some of the most famous jiu jitsu players in the Philippines. To top it off, the duo shares their thoughts on why they love the closed guard and how it has shaped their approach to the game. Tune in for insights, laughs, and all things jiu jitsu! Support the show
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Send us a text In this episode of Tap Talk, RJ finally sits down with his Kuya Kenneth — a legit brown belt who’s been training BJJ in California since the early 2000s. Kuya Ken has been mentioned plenty of times on the pod, but now he’s finally front and center. We talk about what jiu-jitsu was like back in the day, training in your 40s, testosterone in 2025, and the evolution of ecological-style learning. Oh, and yes — we go there. From religious conspiracies about martial arts being “demon...
