Jiu Jitsu Oracle

Shay Montague joins Ross and Calum to predict what we will see in jiu jitsu year. Which grapplers should we be watching? What is the META? Should PEDs be allowed in grappling ? We discuss a lot of topics in a wide ranging chat with one of the world's best BJJ roosterweights. If you want to learn from Shay, sign-up to his Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/shaymontaguebjj 00:00 Intro 02:21 CJI 2 09:56 Nogi Trends in 2025 25:24 Rivalries and Predictions in the Featherweight Division 29:23 Training Dynamics: The Interplay of Gi and No-Gi 30:09 The Evolution of Adam Wardzinski 33:04 The PED Debate: Performance Enhancers in Jiu Jitsu 42:32 Art of Jiu Jitsu: A Model for Success 46:37 Competition: Contracts and Opportunities 52:31 Training Methods: Balancing Tradition and Innovation 56:49 Conclusion Send your comments and questions to: [email protected] Find us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracle To learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

2024 was a great year for #grappling but who was the best of the best? Tune in to this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle podcast to find out who wins our awards for their outstanding jiu jitsu. Contenders for male grappler of the year include Mica Galvao, Nicky Rod, Kaynan Duarte and Kade Ruotolo. Meanwhile, female of the grappler of the year will go to Gabi Pessanha, Adele Fornarino or Ffion Davies. We also hand out three more awards, including for best show - will it be ADCC or CJI? 00:00 Introduction to the Jiu Jitsu Oracle Awards 00:29 Male Grappler of the Year 13:35 Female Grappler of the Year 19:21 Submission of the Year 24:34 Event of the Year 30:00 Match of the Year Send your comments and questions to: [email protected] Find us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracle To learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

There was plenty to like about IBJJF No Gi Worlds including great performances from the likes of Cole Abate and Gabi Pessanha. But there was one thing that really annoyed us as well and it needs stamped out as soon as possible. 00:00 IBJJF Nogi Worlds Overview 00:52 Cole Abate's Performance and Technique 05:51 Other Notable Male Competitors 08:56 Submission Rates and Techniques 11:23 Wrestling Dynamics 13:18 Lighter Weight Classes and Passing Strategies 19:28 Reapgate Controversy 25:18 Highlights from the Women's Division 31:14 Future Prospects in Grappling 34:57 Grappler of the Year Discussion Send your comments and questions to: [email protected] Find us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracle To learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

2025 is already looking like a great year for grappling after Craig Jones announced the return of CJI in August, while legend Marcelo Garcia makes his comeback to competition in January. Before all that though we had events from Who's Number One? and UFC Fight Pass Invitational featuring the likes of Kaynan Duarte, Felipe Pena and Mikey Musumeci. On the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross share their thoughts on both shows, while looking forward to what is coming next year. 00:00 The Exciting Return of CJI 05:45 Marcelo Garcia's Comeback 12:27 Thoughts on WNO 27:19 Analysis of UFC FPI Send your comments and questions to: [email protected] Find us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracle To learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen. Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish