Kip and Paul both have said they will not compete in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, so they discuss the idea of reaching black belt without ever competing. There's a famous coach you may have heard of who has never competed, yet has produced some of the best grapplers in history: John Danaher. Do you NEED to compete to reach blackbelt? Are you already competing when you practice? Does competition help simulate the adrenaline dump when self-defense comes into play. There's a lot to unpack here. Plus a slew of questions from BJJ Everything and Reddit that help us discuss cups and what brands you should consider (or not wearing one at all) and pet names related to BJJ moves. That's right, name your cat Kimura. We dare you. Be sure to check out gear at TopMountApparel.com and use GD10 at checkout to save yourself a few dollars.