The Mindset Behind Modern Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Souders & Deandre Corbe
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast
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In this episode, Coach Jav sits down with Greg Souders, founder of Standard Jiu-Jitsu, and DeAndre Corbe, one of the top grapplers in the world — the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials champion and a recent competitor in the Craig Jones Invitational.
They explore how an ecological and constraints-led approach is transforming the way athletes learn and perform in Jiu-Jitsu. Over the past few years, ecological dynamics has exploded — and Greg has been one of the leading voices behind that shift, challenging traditional methods and helping coaches rethink what real skill development looks like.
Together, Greg and DeAndre unpack the realities of modern coaching — from designing representative environments to building communication, trust, and autonomy between coach and athlete.
This episode is a deep look at how modern Jiu-Jitsu is evolving, and what happens when the athlete–coach relationship becomes a true collaboration.
Topics Discussed
- How Greg and DeAndre built their coach–athlete relationship
- Transitioning from traditional to ecological Jiu-Jitsu training
- Communication, trust, and autonomy in coaching
- Managing competition prep and recovery
- Why “control isn’t coaching” and how autonomy drives growth
If you’re a coach or practitioner interested in skill acquisition, practice design, and building adaptable athletes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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You can reach Coach Jav on social media at @thecoachjav
or by email at javier@emergentmvmt.com
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Resources and Links
- Standard Jiu-Jitsu: https://standardjiujitsu.com
- Standard Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu?igsh=MWN5endrZTVud3RwMw==
- Greg Souders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdsouders?igsh=N2VtcjJyMXgwcW82
- DeAndre Corbe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deandre_corbe/
- Emergence – The Movement Academy: https://emergentmvmt.com
- Emergence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergentmvmt?igsh=Y2JuMm53c3N0bjZh
- The Adaptable Athlete Podcast Website: theadaptableathlete.com
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