Ash Williams is on Wash Your Gi for a wide-ranging episode recorded in a pub in Leeds - with Eddie back for the longest ever episode. Fresh off a European title, he recounts an intense training session with Bobby Sanchez that exposed a virtually unstoppable back-control sequence and explains why he had to adapt his game for competition.
The conversation breaks down Ash’s Euros final strategy, the IBJJF stalling/double-pull rules, and how he balanced risk and reward to secure the win. He also reflects on recent losses, confidence, and how to prepare mentally and physically for big events.
Ash shares practical coaching advice — from how to introduce students to competition and design productive training sessions, to using game-based constraints and progressive overload to improve. He also discusses the realities of running an affiliation, lessons learned from scaling a team, and his plans for the Grappling Academy.
Throughout the episode he gives three key takeaways for competitors, offers perspectives on social media and gym culture, and invites listeners to visit his gym near the end of the M4. It’s a candid mix of strategy, business insight, and personal reflection for competitors and coaches alike.
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