Ep. 3: Finding Your Style of Grappling

Ep. 5: Craig Jones' CJI vs. ADCC

Today we are discussing the recently announced Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) and how Craig is going head to head with the ADCC World Championship in order to push for better compensation for professional grappling athletes. We cover all of the details so far (recording date is 03/06/2024), what impact we hope this will have on the sport, and so much more. Join us as we take a deep dive into the state of competitive professional grappling.

Ep. 4: Finding Good Online Content

Welcome back to The Toe Hold show! In this episode we discuss tips on how to find good online grappling content. The amount of grappling content on the internet today is incredible, and much of it is free to access. However, it is difficult to know what is worth your attention and when you should keep scrolling. We discuss some tips for making the most out of your grappling studies online while offering some of our favorite resources and online instructors and platforms. BJJ Fanatics https://bjjfanatics.com/ [https://bjjfanatics.com/] Jiu Jitsu X https://jiujitsux.com/ [https://jiujitsux.com/] Keenan Cornelius - Lapel Encyclopedia https://jiujitsux.com/courses/keenans-lapel-encyclopedia/ [https://jiujitsux.com/courses/keenans-lapel-encyclopedia/] Andris Brunovskis - Lapelapalooza https://jiujitsux.com/courses/lapelapalooza/ [https://jiujitsux.com/courses/lapelapalooza/] Lachlan/B-team - Submeta https://submeta.io/ [https://submeta.io/] Jimmy Pedro - American Judo https://www.americanjudo.com/ [https://www.americanjudo.com/] Chewjitsu - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Chewjitsu [https://www.youtube.com/@Chewjitsu] B-Team - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BTeamJiuJitsu [https://www.youtube.com/@BTeamJiuJitsu] Shintaro Higashi - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Shigashi84 [https://www.youtube.com/@Shigashi84] Miko Hytönen - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chokes_and_more/ [https://www.instagram.com/chokes_and_more/] Yakuza BJJ - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yakuzabjj4life/ [https://www.instagram.com/yakuzabjj4life/] Dorian Olivarez - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teamolivarez/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamolivarez/] Affiliate Links: Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal Microphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002E4Z8M/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_GS4X93MZWNE9Y9RN8X7Z?linkCode=ml2&tag=ryanthomasdal-20&th=1 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002E4Z8M/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_GS4X93MZWNE9Y9RN8X7Z?linkCode=ml2&tag=ryanthomasdal-20&th=1] Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXJN59N/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_FVYCBADYS3DB148FQN0Y?linkCode=ml1&tag=ryanthomasdal-20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXJN59N/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_FVYCBADYS3DB148FQN0Y?linkCode=ml1&tag=ryanthomasdal-20] Studio lighting - amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_MVEYRHGYTBQQDESV71JW?linkCode=ml1&tag=ryanthomasdal-20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_MVEYRHGYTBQQDESV71JW?linkCode=ml1&tag=ryanthomasdal-20]

Ep. 3: Finding Your Style of Grappling

Welcome back to The Toe Hold show! Today we are discussing what it means to find your own style in grappling. When should you focus on the different levels of style development throughout your journey? We also talk about some different aspects that can influence your game plan as well as how and when to find new techniques to compliment your existing style. Denis Zenikov - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniszenikov/ [https://www.instagram.com/deniszenikov/] Tarik Hopstock - Tarikoplata: https://youtu.be/3jeat9KYSHc?feature=shared [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jeat9KYSHc] Keenan Cornelius - Lapel Encyclopedia: https://jiujitsux.com/courses/keenans-lapel-encyclopedia/ [https://jiujitsux.com/courses/keenans-lapel-encyclopedia/] Lachlan Giles 2019 ADCC Absolute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aMcXLkX9L8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aMcXLkX9L8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd9YHGCUOSM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd9YHGCUOSM] Lachlan Giles - Submeta: https://submeta.io/@lachlangiles [https://submeta.io/@lachlangiles]

Ep. 2: Traditions and Unwritten Rules

In this episode we discuss some of the traditions in jiu jitsu and judo as well as many of the “unwritten rules”. Join us in a celebration of good traditions as we discuss why they are important. We also debunk some of the myths and explain how they can ultimately damage grappling arts. David Agama - Golden Dragon Academy: https://goldendragonacademy.com/aboutus/ [https://goldendragonacademy.com/aboutus/] A Fighter’s Heart by Sam Sheridan (Amazon): https://a.co/d/ayP6N2O [https://a.co/d/ayP6N2O] Rener Gracie - How To Tie a Belt: https://youtu.be/-shq5oDSCs4?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/-shq5oDSCs4?feature=shared%E2%81%A0]⁠

Ep. 1: What To Expect as a Beginner

In this episode we discuss some of the things you should know about when starting out in grappling or jiu jitsu. We explore our own reasons for why we started and how those reasons changed over time. We touch on setting realistic expectations for what you will accomplish during training, and finally we close by discussing some self imposed limitations that beginners commonly set for themselves. Jiu jitsu grandma - Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsu_grandma⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsu_grandma] Eric Mina - Grappling Eric - YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@grapplingeric⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@grapplingeric] Ffion Davies - Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ffiffifromthebronx/ [https://www.instagram.com/ffiffifromthebronx/]