https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-part-time-grappler-podcast--2654689
Today, the blog has become a huge success that has allowed me to interview the greats of the sport and learn their grappling- and time management secrets. Let's listen to what they have to say.]]>enSportsCopyright Liam Wandihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f895c2a3a3e04b05d8acec314ccc3c2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-part-time-grappler-podcast--2654689Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:40:57 +0000Liam WandiLiam Wandifeeds@spreaker.comI, Liam Wandi, have been writing The Part Time Grappler Blog for a few years now, which is more than I ever anticipated. I initially started it as a platform for me to both jot down a few ideas on how I think Part Time Grapplers need to tailor their...
Today, the blog has become a huge success that has allowed me to interview the greats of the sport and learn their grappling- and time management secrets. Let's listen to what they have to say.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bjj-private-lessons-ask-these-questions-first--14569315
As always, you can:
Read similar articles on the blog: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/
Contact me for seminars and 1-2-1 private lessons: https://liamwandi.blogspot.co.uk/p/testimonials.html
Follow me on Instagram: @liamwandi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14569315Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:54:42 +0000Liam WandiOne of the best things that separates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from just about every other sport on the planet is that its top instructors and competitors are (often) accessible to the general public. You can schedule a private lesson with just about...
As always, you can:
Read similar articles on the blog: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/
Contact me for seminars and 1-2-1 private lessons: https://liamwandi.blogspot.co.uk/p/testimonials.html
Follow me on Instagram: @liamwandi]]>825cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-really-good-at-jiujitsu-really-fast-the-6-steps-of-deliberate-practice--13861441
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp/0544456238]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13861441Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:08:19 +0000Liam WandiIn his book "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise" (link below) Professor Anders Ericsson talks about the fastest and most reliable way to climb to excellence within any field through a process called Deliberate Practice. This can easiest...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp/0544456238]]>1549arts,bjj,budo,grappling,martial,mmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-many-times-will-you-spar-before-reaching-the-black-belt--13217446
"How many Jiujitsu sparring rounds has the average black belt participated in?"

As you can imagine, the variables are many but, as with many of these questions, not as many as you'd think. Human beings are far more predictable than we give ourselves credit.

I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast. If you have any tips or comments, please find the "Mail Me" link through the blog: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13217446Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:45:04 +0000Liam WandiBeing a numbers guy, I thought I'd investigate the general parameters of the following question: "How many Jiujitsu sparring rounds has the average black belt participated in?" As you can imagine, the variables are many but, as with many of...
"How many Jiujitsu sparring rounds has the average black belt participated in?"

As you can imagine, the variables are many but, as with many of these questions, not as many as you'd think. Human beings are far more predictable than we give ourselves credit.

I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast. If you have any tips or comments, please find the "Mail Me" link through the blog: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/]]>696cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-do-these-podcasts--12732888
The other reason is because putting my thoughts out there for all to see (hear) scares me a little (a lot) and I don't like (I hate) being scared of...well, anything!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12732888Sun, 05 Nov 2017 23:00:04 +0000Liam WandiWhy do I do these podcasts? Simply put, because I want to get even better at communicating my ideas and thoughts. As a teacher, it's kinda important. The other reason is because putting my thoughts out there for all to see (hear) scares me a...
The other reason is because putting my thoughts out there for all to see (hear) scares me a little (a lot) and I don't like (I hate) being scared of...well, anything!]]>502bjj,budo,grappling,jiujitsu,mmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-roger--12732786https://rogergracie.com/) where we discussed, among many things, what motivates him to train and improve, the secret to having a successful academy and how he wants people to remember him.

As I mention in the outro, I'm new to this and all feedback and/or topic suggestions are welcome. Please send me an email though: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/

Many thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the episodes.

L]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12732786Thu, 19 Oct 2017 04:45:04 +0000Liam WandiIn this episode, I share an interview I did a few months ago with one of the greatest grapplers of all time, Mr Roger Gracie (https://rogergracie.com/) where we discussed, among many things, what motivates him to train and improve, the secret to...https://rogergracie.com/) where we discussed, among many things, what motivates him to train and improve, the secret to having a successful academy and how he wants people to remember him.

As I mention in the outro, I'm new to this and all feedback and/or topic suggestions are welcome. Please send me an email though: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/

Many thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the episodes.

L]]>1172bjj,budo,gracie,jiujitsu,mmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-time-grappler-podcast-episode-3-trust-me-move-your-hips--12651509
Not too long ago I was at the lunch time session at the HQ academy (http://ekbjj.com/) and professor Kone was busy giving some instructions to the group of dedicated grapplers that were still on the mat at way past the end of the session. As I was putting on my shoes, I heard him say:

-“ Trust Me…Move Your Hips!”

Magic begins when you do these two things.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12651509Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:00:05 +0000Liam WandiToday’s podcast is not about any technique or strategy in particular. Not too long ago I was at the lunch time session at the HQ academy (http://ekbjj.com/) and professor Kone was busy giving some instructions to the group of dedicated grapplers that...
Not too long ago I was at the lunch time session at the HQ academy (http://ekbjj.com/) and professor Kone was busy giving some instructions to the group of dedicated grapplers that were still on the mat at way past the end of the session. As I was putting on my shoes, I heard him say:

-“ Trust Me…Move Your Hips!”

Magic begins when you do these two things.]]>416bjj,budo,grappling,jiujitsu,mmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-time-grappler-podcast-episode-2-how-to-problem-solve-better-in-jiujitsu-using-re-framing-re-phrasing--12646635www.egjjf.com) representative and Rickson Gracie black belt Mr Michel 'Babytank' Verhoeven (https://www.babytank.nl/en/) where we discussed, among many things, passing modern guards.

As I mention in the outro, I'm new to this and all feedback and/or topic suggestions are welcome. Please send me an email though: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/

Many thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the episodes.

L]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12646635Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:00:03 +0000Liam WandiIn this episode, I reminisce (is that really how you spell it?) about a lesson I learnt back in year 9 or 10 English and link it to both a university course I did on Communication but also a very recent seminar by EGJJF (www.egjjf.com) representative...www.egjjf.com) representative and Rickson Gracie black belt Mr Michel 'Babytank' Verhoeven (https://www.babytank.nl/en/) where we discussed, among many things, passing modern guards.

As I mention in the outro, I'm new to this and all feedback and/or topic suggestions are welcome. Please send me an email though: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/

Many thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the episodes.

L]]>965bjj,budo,grappling,jiujitsu,mmacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-time-grappler-podcast-episode-1-how-it-all-started-and-how-many-times-can-i-say-podcast--12646220
As I mention in the outro, I'm new to this and all feedback and/or topic suggestions are welcome. Please send me an email though: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/

Many thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the episodes.

L]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12646220Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:09:08 +0000Liam WandiWell after years of hesitation, I decided to start a podcast. In this episode I introduce the podcast then spend a few minutes sharing how I came into the world of grappling and jiujitsu (literally by mistake!). It's a short one and while I imagine...
As I mention in the outro, I'm new to this and all feedback and/or topic suggestions are welcome. Please send me an email though: http://parttimegrappler.blogspot.co.uk/

Many thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the episodes.

L]]>317budo,gracie,grappling,jiujitsu,mmacleanfull