#129 Check In: Camping While Passing, Sapateiro, Princeton BJJ, Database, and Sherpa Updates
Apr 13, 2025
Delve into the art of 'camping' in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, balancing stability and aggression during guard passing. Discover insights on mastering pressure passing techniques and the importance of energy management. The hosts discuss their upcoming Eco Camp and how technology, like a journaling app, enhances training. Learn about overcoming challenges in their database project and the nuances of entrepreneurship in the BJJ world. Personal goals, market research, and user feedback play crucial roles in their journey too!
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Passing Dilemma
Manage the dilemma of extension vs. contraction while passing.
Wide base prevents sweeps, but narrow base prevents guard recovery.
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Camping as Pace Control
Camping in Jiu-Jitsu is a way to control the pace and wear down opponents.
It involves progressively working towards a pass while forcing reactions.
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Combining Camping Styles
Combine inside and outside camping to pressure opponents.
Transition between the two by freeing your shin (outside) or getting trapped (inside).
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In this episode we talk about camping while passing, Jake's takeaways from Sapateiro, Josh's trip to Princeton BJJ and intentions for Eco Camp, and share the latest updates with our apps, the Outlier Database and Sherpa.
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