Bjjbrick Podcast- Bjj, Jiu-jitsu, Mma, Martial Arts, No-gi And Good Times!

This week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt & referee David Karchmer. Over the last eight years David has officiated more than 3,000 gi and no-gi matches. It is great to share with you this conversation with such an experienced Referee. We talk about: What got him started as a referee in 2008 How some of the rules have changed over the years Video instant replay in BJJ Using digital score boards in BJJ The idea of using a body cam on a referee Evaluating footage from a spectator Trends in BJJ techniques Being a referee with different rules Improving as a referee Having unified rules for BJJ or submission wrestling What referee is in charge of the match Is competitive BJJ being true to the roots of the martial art The idea of a hidden score card What motivated him to become a referee What happens when a referee raises the wrong hand Deciding who wins a tied match How the knowledge and experience of the referee can effect the match How someone can learn to become a referee Why the best referee