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Jiu Jitsu Oracle

Jiu Jitsu Oracle

By: Jiu Jitsu Oracle
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A podcast about jiu jitsu, that is going to preview and review all the big events, from ADCC to IBJJF. If you want to follow the elite competition scene in grappling, give us a listen. Hosts Ross and Calum train at SBG Aberdeen in Scotland. Ross is a black belt and the main coach at the club. Calum is a brown belt competitor, who won silver as a purple belt at the 2023 IBJJF no gi Europeans.Jiu Jitsu Oracle
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  • Mikey Musumeci wins again at UFC BJJ, CJI 3 announcement, ADCC Euro Trials preview
    Feb 13 2026

    Mikey Musumeci won again at UFC BJJ. The Jiu Jitsu Oracle asks what's next for him? And where does he rank right now in no gi grappling?


    Calum and Ross also discuss the announcement of CJI 3 and preview the second ADCC European Trials.


    00:00 UFC BJJ Show Overview

    06:02 Nicholas Meregali's Comeback

    14:12 Tarik vs. Ronaldo Jr

    18:58 Mikey's Victory and Current Standing

    26:21 CJI 3

    32:01 Second ADCC Euro Trials


    Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.com


    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

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    36 mins
  • How I finally became a jiu jitsu World Champion - Tarik Hopstock
    Dec 22 2025

    How did Tarik Hostock win IBJJF World Championship gold after years of falling just short?


    The Norwegian grappler, well known for creating the Tarikoplata, received his black belt at the end of 2021.


    Since then Tarik has been trying to win IBJJF Worlds gold in either gi or no gi.


    After a few quarter-final defeats along the way, this year he finally topped the podium.


    In this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Tarik discusses his career with host Ross, before explaining the steps he took to win IBJJF No Gi Worlds gold.


    00:00 Intro

    03:50 What an Athlete Wants From a Coach

    06:32 Reflections on Winning IBJJF No Gi Worlds

    17:56 Making Technical Avancements

    34:20 Motivating Factors

    39:15 Tactical Developments in Elite Competition

    43:17 Training Strategies

    49:42 Success and Overcoming Hurdles

    01:01:28 Conclusion


    Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.com


    Find us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracle

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • UFC BJJ has put together an awesome card and IBJJF no gi Worlds preview
    Dec 11 2025

    UFC BJJ has put together its best show to date, but who is going to win the exciting matches on the show?


    Both Tackett brothers are in action, as well as Dorian Olivarez.


    On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross run through the whole event.


    Also on his week is IBJJF no gi Worlds, which we preview.


    Meanwhile we look back on the recent Marcelo Garcia v Lachlan Giles and Luke Griffith v Felipe Pena matches, updating our rankings in the process.


    00:00 Intro

    01:25 More Thoughts on Lachlan Giles vs. Marcelo Garcia

    06:19 Latest OP

    23:16 Previewing UFC BJJ 4: Key Matches to Watch

    29:56 IBJJF No gi Worlds: Anticipated Competitors

    32:48 Conclusion


    Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.com


    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

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    34 mins
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