JRE 1308 · June 4, 2019
Eddie Bravo
Who is Eddie Bravo?
Eddie Bravo is an American Jiu-Jitsu instructor, musician, former UFC analyst, and is the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Eddie Bravo discusses the founding and philosophy of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and his no-gi grappling innovations
- 02Conversation covers Eddie's music career and his work as a UFC analyst and commentator
- 03Eddie shares stories from his experiences training and competing in jiu-jitsu at the highest levels
- 04Discussion touches on Eddie's unconventional training methods and their effectiveness in modern grappling
- 05Eddie talks about the evolution of jiu-jitsu and how 10th Planet changed the sport's approach to submissions
- 06Joe and Eddie explore various conspiracy theories and Eddie's interest in alternative perspectives
- ▶Eddie explains the origins and impact of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu0:15:00
- ▶Discussion about leg lock systems and modern grappling evolution0:35:00
- ▶Eddie shares stories from his UFC commentary days0:55:00
- ▶Conversation ventures into conspiracy theories and alternative perspectives1:20:00
- ▶Eddie talks about his music and creative pursuits1:45:00
The Show
JRE 1308 brings back Eddie Bravo, the legendary jiu-jitsu innovator and 10th Planet founder, for another wide-ranging conversation with Joe Rogan. Eddie is one of those guests who brings a unique energy to the podcast, blending genuine martial arts expertise with unfiltered conspiracy thinking and genuine passion for his craft.
The episode dives deep into Eddie's revolutionary approach to no-gi jiu-jitsu and how he completely changed the game with 10th Planet. Eddie's systematic approach to leg lock variations and submissions from positions most traditional jiu-jitsu ignored became the blueprint that modern grapplers now build their games around. What started as Eddie's obsession with finding techniques that didn't require the gi evolved into a complete fighting system that forced the entire sport to adapt.
Eddie gets into his experience as a UFC analyst and commentator, talking about the unique position of being able to call fights while understanding the technical nuances that casual fans miss. He discusses how his background in jiu-jitsu gave him perspective on grappling exchanges that most MMA commentators couldn't see or explain properly.
Throughout the conversation, Eddie and Joe venture into some of Eddie's more esoteric interests and beliefs. Eddie's always been the kind of guy who questions official narratives and explores alternative theories about everything from history to current events. Joe engages with Eddie's ideas, sometimes skeptically, sometimes entertained, but always respectfully.
The talk also touches on Eddie's music and his creative pursuits outside of jiu-jitsu. Eddie's never been one-dimensional, and his various interests and projects show a guy who follows his curiosities wherever they lead. The conversation naturally bounces around between technical jiu-jitsu discussion, personal anecdotes from his training days, and broader philosophical topics that Eddie finds compelling.
Best Quotes
“10th Planet changed the way people thought about jiu-jitsu without the gi”
— Eddie Bravo
From the JRE 1308 conversation with Eddie Bravo.
“You have to question everything and look at things from different angles”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1308 conversation with Eddie Bravo.
“The leg lock game opened up a whole new dimension that traditional jiu-jitsu ignored”
— Eddie Bravo
From the JRE 1308 conversation with Eddie Bravo.
“As a commentator, I could see things happening that most people didn't understand”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1308 conversation with Eddie Bravo.
“Being open-minded doesn't mean believing everything, it means exploring possibilities”
— Eddie Bravo
From the JRE 1308 conversation with Eddie Bravo.
