Jits and Giggles Ep 87 Greg Souders: Eco Bros Have Ruined Eco
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Dec 1, 2025 Greg Souders, owner and head coach of Standard Jiu Jitsu, shares his unique ecological approach to BJJ. He discusses evolving coaching methods, connecting with diverse personalities, and transitioning from athlete to mentor after a life-altering injury. Greg demystifies ecological dynamics, advocating for realistic practice over rigid drills. He reflects on competition strategies and calls for modernizing jiu-jitsu to elevate standards for both athletes and coaches. He also touches on his passions for design and food, ensuring a well-rounded conversation full of insights.
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Instant Obsession With Jiu-Jitsu
- Greg Souders discovered jiu-jitsu at 19 and instantly committed, buying every book and working at the school within months.
- From February 10, 2004 he trained almost daily and quit other jobs to prioritize jiu-jitsu.
Why Repetition Alone Fails
- Greg shifted from drilling-heavy practice to exploring learning science and ecological dynamics around 2014.
- He found drilling overemphasized repetition and began designing practices that reflect how perception and action couple.
Show Then Task, Don’t Rote Drill
- Show and demonstrate new shapes or techniques first, then design live task-based games to let learners discover solutions.
- Use representative, unscripted practice tasks rather than step-by-step drilling for real adaptability.
