Ep. 390: Making Jiu-Jitsu Accessible, feat. Ryan Rich & Max Corteggiano

Ep. 390: Making Jiu-Jitsu Accessible, feat. Ryan Rich & Max Corteggiano

May 11, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 390

About this episode

Ryan Rich and Max Corteggiano discuss their experiences in making Jiu-Jitsu more accessible through innovative coaching methods.

This week, we're joined by returning champion Ryan Rich and first-timer Max Corteggiano! Ryan is a third-degree black belt who owns Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu in California and was one of the early adopters of the constraints-led approach, and Max is a first-degree black belt from France who runs BJJ Flowcharts. In this episode, Ryan and Max break down what they've learned from building BJJ Games together, a project focused on making CLA simple and accessible for coaches and students. Topics inclu...

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