The current model of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction is flawed because it relies too heavily on instructors showing moves rather than coaching students to solve problems independently.

“I would say that most jiu-jitsu coaches aren't actually coaches. They're just instructors. They show moves. Whereas a coach would be something different.”

Shane Gillis argues that Russian wrestling techniques are superior to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

“well that Russian [ __ ] bro yeah it is superior to BJJ”

Training in jiu-jitsu serves as a therapeutic outlet for overcoming personal fears and anxieties.

“When I walked into that [ __ ] gym, you know, I was [ __ ] pickles. But I remember when he got me in like a [ __ ] side control and he was breathing on me and I'm breathing on him and I go, "If this is co, it looks like I'm dying cuz this is [ __ ] fun." When I walked out that door, the fear was eli”

Jiu-Jitsu is a highly stimulating, art-like combat sport that acts as a valuable tool for testing and identifying gaps in one's own skills.

“Jiu-Jitsu is is essentially like chess on a mat. Uh, you have a new competitor who has a different skill set. So, it's almost like you go to a new chess board”