Brand new White Belt Josh Lu calls on Jake Luigi, BJJ Youtuber from "Less Impressed More Involved BJJ", and other guests for help on the path to improvement, performance, and enjoyment in the sport of Jiu Jitsu. Follow the journey!
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Achieve peak performance in everyday life. Learn mindset, diet, supplement and fitness regimens from the brightest minds and strongest athletes in the world.
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Welcome to where the grind of the mats meets the grind of the beans. Whether you're chasing stripes or the perfect pour-over, this podcast is brewed for you. Join us as we roll through conversations on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu culture, training, competition, and lifestyle—while spotlighting the coffee rituals that fuel our days. From interviews with black belts and baristas to deep dives on technique, recovery, and roast profiles, this is your go-to blend of grappling and great coffee. Sip. Roll. ...
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Jiu-Jitsu is hard. Join host Josh McKinney on his forever quest to "suck less at jiu-jitsu." Learn from high level black belts, in depth conversations, and off the wall rants by the host himself. It is guaranteed that each episode will help you suck just a little less at jiu-jitsu, or your money back. Josh McKinney is an accomplished adult black belt competitor with a "suck-less" mindset that can help anyone progress
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Welcome to The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, formally The Everyday Perspective! We're your Co-Hosts, Paul and Danny, we're both BJJ fanatics and Health and Fitness Professionals but essentially, everyday blokes. We talk to Grapplers (and occasionally other interesting people) to get their perspective and learn what we can about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, physical and mental health, fitness and nutrition. - Banter - BJJ and Grappling - Fitness and Nutrition - Men's Physical & Mental Hea ...
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A Podcast dedicated to the reality of self-defense and combatives from the perspective of the Reality Martial Arts system. We help people understand the spectrum of violence, the principles, and the mindset needed for every protector.
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What is it that allows some people to push themselves beyond their limitations? Why can some people survive situations others do not? On this podcast we try to find out the answers. Stephan Kesting, is a lifelong martial artist, BJJ black belt, career firefighter, and outdoorsman. Join us as he talks to fighters, adventurers, competitors, coaches, firefighters, trainers and other people living the strenuous life. Stephan also runs Grapplearts.com, where he has published many hundreds of mart ...
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BJJ Mat Times…we talk about Jiu Jitsu!!! Check us out!
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The Jiu-Jitsu Times Podcast features interviews and conversations with BJJ practitioners, ADCC and IBJJF World Champions and competitors, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and UFC contenders, and entrepreneurs living the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Our goal is to produce fun and engaging content for everybody involved in the BJJ community in order to help spread the opportunities and benefits from living the BJJ lifestyle.
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Welcome to Chokeholds and Chill - the podcast where life meets the mats! Join Jenn and Mallory, two women balancing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and real life, as they share laughs, lessons, and inspiring stories. Each episode features candid chats with training - and non-training - partners, explores the ups and downs of life on and off the mats. Whether you’re a seasoned grappler, a curious beginner, or just love a good story, time to chill, roll, and enjoy!
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Welcome to the Pain, Performance, and Porrada Pod – the only podcast where you’ll learn how to fix your busted body, roll like a savage, and still have time for some acai. Hosted by Dr. Nicholas Smith, a Physical Therapist and Strength Coach who spends way too much time thinking about why your knee hurts (again). This show is your go-to for rehab, recovery, and performance tips that won’t bore you to death like the intro of a John Danaher instructional. We’ll cover everything from fixing tha ...
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Lessons learned in fatherhood and jiu jitsu and where they sometimes overlap. This weekly conversation between Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra unpacks the learning, struggles and triumphs of two dads who also happen to be high-level jiu jitsu practitioners. Topics covered range from raising toddlers with emotional intelligence to balancing jiu jitsu with real-world responsibilities to our weekly snack haul from Trader Joes.
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We want to talk about Jiu Jitsu, and the every evolving aspects of what that means, from getting ready for competitions, to drilling consistently, to how to deal with time off...literally every aspect of being a grappler, and the struggles and victories that come along with that. We also hear from our listeners every week! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebjjpowerhour/support
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We will be bringing you a podcast about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and we have good times while we do it. We hope to flatten your Jiu-Jitsu learning curve, help you get the most out of your grappling ability, and meet your goals both on and off the mat. We have interviews with some of the top BJJ competitors, articles about BJJ, and some of our favorite quotes.
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Bruce Buffer, "The Voice of Mixed Martial Arts," brings his special brand and flare each and every week on "IT'S TIME!!!" Buffer chats with celebrities, fighters, and individuals from all walks of life about pop culture, news and of course mixed martial arts and the UFC. Sick of the same old podcast banter? "IT'S TIME!!!" for something new.
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A series encompassing the challenges of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a ladies perspective. This podcast is focused on new students and their transition into the BJJ community as well as what resources are available to them during this time. Tune in as we discuss relevant topics with not only each other, but our coaches, teammates, and fellow martial artists!
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Intothefire.org.uk is a fight blog and podcast that focuses on discovering the training details of elite combat athletes and making them available to the public. Hopefully it will allow the rest of us to be better informed in how we approach our own fitness programs. = more fun and less wasted time.
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Three friends. Two combat vets. One civilian. Each has had their own struggles with mental health and traumatic experience and all three of them found healing in Jiu Jitsu. Join Jeff, Justinn, and Pete as they discuss their struggles, BJJ, fatherhood, manhood and destigmatizing talking about mental health. This is the Post Trauma Podcast.
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A podcast where we will discuss the training, teaching, health and education of mixed martial arts. Hosted by Sonny Brown, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, competitor and coach who is also a 3 times Australian MMA Champion. He also runs the Sonny Brown Martial Arts YouTube Channel which breaks down MMA & Grappling competitors matches and careers. The podcast aims to provide insights to anyone looking to learn more about the teaching and training of martial arts.
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"We are building a powerful community of the Grappling Martial Arts who can come together to learn from and teach one another what works best in their own lives that may help each of us. From storytelling and insightful competitive mindset to words of wisdom from effective coaches. We bring together the Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Sambo communities as a united whole. Tune in now to learn from and deepen your understanding of the Grappling Martial Arts through the eyes of one another"
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She Reinvented: Women Over 35 Reinventing & Starting Over | Midlife Reinvention, Find Clarity, Get Unstuck, Reboot, Reset, Pivot In Your Late 30s, 40s, 50s | Crisis to Unconventional Life Design
Hannah: Multi-Passionate Creator Recovering From Burnout | Reinvention Coach, Traveler, Expat, Entrepreneur, Artist
Are you a woman in your late 30s, 40s, 50s who feels like your life needs a major reinvention, but you’re feeling stuck and unsure where to start? (And maybe worried that the life you really want is a little too “unconventional” and it’s a little too late to pursue it?) Welcome to the She Reinvented podcast! --- In my own quest to reinvent and redesign all aspects of my life (after a major burnout in my 40s), I’m talking to women who transformed their own lives - well over the age of 35. --- ...
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Off the Mats & Into the Community: A Conversation with Dante of BJJ Wiki and Off The Mats Podcast
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1:09:12What does it mean to be part of the Jiu Jitsu community—even when you’re not on the mat every day? In this episode of Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn and Mallory sit down with Dante, the voice behind @bjj.wiki and the host of the heartfelt and hilarious @offthematspodcast. Dante is a blue belt who’s been training on and off for over a decade. His journey …
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Episode #33 - Maximizing Your Mat Time Through Strategic Note-Taking
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39:52Send us a text Ever walked out of BJJ class feeling like you've just learned the perfect technique, only to completely forget it by the next day? You're not alone. This episode dives into the game-changing practice of strategic note-taking for jiu-jitsu practitioners at every level. The martial journey becomes exponentially more rewarding when you …
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#139 What Are the Major Threats from Leg Entanglements?
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28:51In this episode we explore leg entanglements and discuss the major factors including straight leg vs cross leg orientation, back exposure, heel exposure, access and control of secondary leg, and how rotation plays in to these scenarios. Hope you enjoy! Here are some of the links to resources we mentioned: Greg Souders on Leg Entanglements Craig Jon…
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#414 Exploring The Divine Within Us All w/ Taylor Perkins
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1:55:11Welcoming Taylor Perkins, a creator who simplifies complex spiritual ideas into understandable concepts. The discussion covers Taylor's spiritual journey, beginning with his orthodox Mormon upbringing, transformative experiences with plant medicines like Ayahuasca, and how these contributed to his self-awareness and spiritual awakening. They discus…
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In this “P for Protein” installment of Pain, Performance & Porrada, Dr. Nick unboxes four new Legion whey flavors and uses the moment to tackle every grappler’s most-ignored macro. If you’re rolling 3-4 times a week and lifting on top of that, you should be eating roughly 1 gram of protein per pound of (goal) bodyweight—but almost no one does. Nick…
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The Jiu Jitsu Community is Falling Apart. Here's what we can do.
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1:07:44Is Jiu-Jitsu really a community—or just a bunch of cliques in gis pretending to be one? In this episode, Josh rants on the myth of unity in BJJ, calls out the gatekeepers, and makes a case for a more creative, open, and fun future for the art we all love. You’ll hear why the idea of “real Jiu-Jitsu” is holding us back, how the culture is becoming m…
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427 - Overcoming Doubt and Anxiety in Competition, with Sports Psychologist Haley Perlis
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53:39Today let's learn from sports psychologist Dr. Haley Perlis, who delves into the competition mindset, developing mental toughness, managing stress, avoiding burnout, the psychology of extreme sports, and how your core values shape your life and sport. Find out more about Dr Perlis at https://drhaleyperlus.com/ And to get a glimpse into the mental a…
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#79 - Kit Dale - The Simple Secret to Passing Any Guard In Jiu Jitsu
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1:10:17Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Kit's recent return to competition, the Giles trials, fighting Xande Ribeiro, how he systemically passed an impassable guard, how you can pass any guard in Jiu Jitsu, how people should learn, his White Belt Movie and much more. Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorat…
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#413 The Raw Milk Revolution: Nature's Superfood and its Untapped Potential w/ Mark McAfee
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1:04:02In this podcast episode, I discuss the benefits and misconceptions of raw milk with guest Mark McAfee. McAfee, a raw milk farmer and advocate, shares his journey from being a paramedic to running one of the largest raw milk dairies in the world. The conversation covers various topics including the differences between raw and pasteurized milk, the h…
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#141 Jared Wade: Competition Mindset & Prep, Training Smart, and Self Reflection
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1:05:57Jared Wade (@jaredwadebjj) is currently ranked Top 3 Purple Belts in the world, trains at Atos in San Diego under Andre Galvao, has 30 IBJJF Gold Medals in the last two years, and was ranked the number one blue belt in the world in 2023. We dive into his competition mindset, tools he uses like affirmations, meditation, visualization, and journaling…
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Episode #32- The Other Side of the Mat & The Betrayal: The Return of Bad Jackie
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1:06:36Send us a text What does it truly mean to be a woman in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Multiple-time IBJJF champion and brown belt Jacqueline "Bad Jackie" Young returns to Caffeinated Jiu-Jitsu to explore this question with raw honesty and hard-won wisdom. From the mat to the competition arena, Jackie shares how being consistently underestimated has become a…
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Feel like your Jiu Jitsu hit a wall? Burn the wall down. In this episode, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) gives you the no-nonsense, actually-useful strategies to keep leveling up—forever. No more spinning your wheels, no more "maybe I just suck" spirals. Just simple, smart ways to make sure your game keeps evolving, whether you're a clueless white…
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#78 - Mike Bidwell - Doing BJJ After 40, Here's How to Stay Uninjured on the Mats
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1:16:22Expect to get the grapplers perspective on life as a grappler after 40, BJJ after 40 online community, diminishing returns, weight training & diet for longevity, TRT use & abuse and much more. Mike Bidwell is a BJJ Black Belt and Founder of the Online Community BJJ After 40. Through this community, Mike supports thousands of older grapplers with st…
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Season Two Recap – Still Chillin’, Still Chokin’
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21:28Season Two of Chokeholds & Chill pulled no punches—emotionally or otherwise. In this recap, Jenn and Mallory reflect on a season that wasn’t afraid to get real. We dove into stories of personal transformation, healing from the inside out, and what it actually means to find your way back to the mats—over and over again. We covered topics that don’t …
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🎙️ Welcome to the Kore Combatives Podcast! Your source for real talk on martial arts, self-protection, and warrior mindset. 🎙️ What Does It Mean to Be Fight Ready? In this episode of the Kore Combatives Podcast, Professor Luigi Mondelli breaks down what it truly means to be fight-ready across three crucial arenas: ✅ As a Martial Artist: Whether you…
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#140 Mark Trowbridge: Designing Beginner's Program, Jiu Jitsu as a Stress Management Tool, Coaching, and More
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1:22:48In this episode I chat with Mark Trowbridge, owner of Clarity Jiu Jitsu. We talk about how jiu jitsu is an amazing tool for stress management, anxiety, and some of the deeper benefits beyond the sport. We also talk about Mark's beginner program and how he designs practice for people trying jiu jitsu for the first time. We wrap up with some topics o…
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#412 The Liver King Story - Finding The Truth
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1:45:31In this episode, we are welcoming, Brian Johnson, known as the Liver King. We discuss Brian's visit to the host's property, highlighting Brian's appreciation for the host's home, dojo, and lifestyle. The podcast explores Brian's dedication to his family and personal growth. Brian shares his thoughts on personas and public figures, including his own…
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Get Out of Your Own Way Before it Ends Your BJJ Career
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11:46Episode Summary In this punchy solo episode, Dr. Nick tackles the “quick-fix” fantasy that keeps injured grapplers stuck. If you’ve spent years rolling through pain, five minutes of mobility or the latest Instagram therapy hack won’t suddenly erase the damage. Real change demands honest self-assessment, targeted high-yield work, and the willingness…
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#328 Mastering Jiu-Jitsu’s TIME STONE (Seriously)
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1:35:10Ever roll with someone who seems impossibly fast or like they know what you're going to do before you do it? That’s not magic — it’s timing. In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down how to master timing in your rolls, your training, and even your mindset. Learn how to slow things down, make better decision…
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#77 - Chris Wojcik - Improve Your Jiu Jitsu By Swapping Your Ego For Creativity
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57:39Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the mindset required to innovate and acquire skill in jiu jitsu, training at B-Team and managing the camera's, his strength and recovery programme, how getting the ADCC ended a crisis, CJI 2 and much more. Chris Wojcik is a black belt Jiu Jitsu fighter and innovator, currently competing professionally unde…
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426 - What Needs to Change to Do Jiu-Jitsu after Age 35
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56:22Today I'm joined by wrestler, jiu-jitsuka, and author Chris Jessulat (https://www.thewrongsideof35.com/) to discuss the best practices for staying relevant on the mats as you enter your fourth decade and beyond... 00:00 Training as an Older Grappler 02:48 The Transition from Competitive to Recreational Training 05:46 Physical Changes and Changing t…
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From White to Brown Belt: 7 Years of Breakdowns & Breakthroughs with Jenn
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46:57In this special main episode, Mallory sits down with Jenn to unravel the rollercoaster journey from white belt to brown. From fumbling through early rolls to finding her footing as a higher belt, Jenn reflects on the lessons, losses, and laughs along the way. But purple belt? That one hit different. Physically and emotionally, it was the hardest se…
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#411 Life on Radical Terms: A Primal Approach to Modern Time w/ Ste Lane
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1:09:03This episode welcomes Ste Lane, a former MMA fighter and host of Radical Health Radio. Ste discusses his journey from MMA fighting to embracing primal living and holistic health. He talks about growing up in England, overcoming the tall poppy syndrome, and his later years spent traveling, which redefined his view of success and sparked his interest…
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#139 PJ Barch: Influences on Grappling, Self Directed Training, Competition and Coaching
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1:09:52In this episode, Jake and I get to hear PJ Barch dive into his biggest grappling influences, pivotal moments along the journey, his evolution as a coach, thoughts on CLA, and vision and hopes for the future. Hope you enjoy! Download Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes. Join the convo with Josh on Discord here. Use the code "BJJH…
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New Life After Divorce: Solo Travel For Transformation. Plus Planning & Budgeting Tips - Dawn Butler P2 | E012
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36:54Ever feel like solo travel might be a catalyst for your own transformation? BUT you're also afraid to travel alone, not sure where you want to go...And you’re hesitating about actually taking the leap and booking that trip? Not to mention overwhelmed about the nitty gritty details - like planning, budgeting and how to make time for travel in your b…
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Fresh off Father’s Day, Dr. Nick reflects on what it means to lead by example—on and off the mats. Watching his own dad soften with his granddaughter sparks a wider conversation about how parents, especially grappler-dads, shape their kids’ attitudes toward training, recovery, and long-term health. If you’re rolling through injuries while preaching…
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#327 The 25 Most HATED People in Every BJJ Gym
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1:09:27Welcome to the most brutally honest episode of ISAJJ yet. I(@thejoshmckinney) asked my listeners: What do you hate most about Jiu Jitsu? The answers were unhinged. From the tape mummies and smelly gi warriors to the spazzy white belts and the legend of the "let's roll light liar"—this is a full-on roast of the most annoying people in every BJJ gym.…
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#76 - Faris Ben-Lamkadem - Coach Faris Explains His Decisions After Controversial CJI Euro Trials
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1:22:52Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the recent, chaotic and controversial CJI Euro trials, why he picked show girls over a pit wall, why Eoghan O'Flanagan isn't in the team, if he did Taylor dirty with ADCC overtime, why Paul was the wildcard pick, who was originally planned to be in the team, CJI squad tactics and much more. Faris 'Faradinh…
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How Solo Travel Helped Her Reinvent After Divorce & Finally Overcome Her Fears - Dawn Butler P1 | E011
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36:35After her second divorce in her 40s, Dawn realized that she had wasted so much time worrying about what might happen, and letting fears stop her - rather than doing what she really wanted to do and living for today. So she decided to finally change that, and face one of her biggest fears - which had also been a secret desire: Travelling alone. Fill…
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Episode #31 - Is Jiu Jitsu for Me? I'm Glad You Asked!
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50:04Send us a text Considering stepping onto the jiu-jitsu mats for the first time but feeling hesitant? This episode is your complete roadmap to beginning your BJJ journey with confidence and clarity. After returning from a brief hiatus, I'm diving into everything the curious newcomer needs to know about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – from what it actually is …
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From IBJJF to ADCC: The Meteoric Rise of Maria Ruffatto
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40:41In this episode of Chokeholds & Chill, we sit down with Maria Ruffatto, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Gustavo Bessa and Ighor Horta. Maria has taken the BJJ world by storm, securing multiple IBJJF titles and dominating the South American ADCC Trials in 2024. We’ll delve into her journey from Brazil to the United States, her rapid ascent th…
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#410 The Path to Unity: Exploring Spiritual Growth & Challenges w/ Paul Chekk
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2:30:09This episode welcomes back Paul Chek, a mentor and friend, who delves into a deep and comprehensive discussion on the nature of love, growth, and spiritual development. The conversation covers Paul's recent life experience of being bitten by a rattlesnake, which he uses to illustrate resilience and calm. Paul introduces his concept of the 'Spirit G…
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#138: Carl Mintern aka SelfSufficientHub: Moderating r/BJJ, Tips for Starting Jiu Jitsu, Teaching, Eco, and More
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57:45In this episode I chat with Carl Mintern, or better known as SelfSufficientHub on Reddit! He shares his observations as a moderator of r/bjj including common trends, questions, and topics he sees. Then he gives advice on starting jiu jitsu at 45 years old! We pivot into talking about eco, teaching, competing, and wrap up with his thoughts on Sherpa…
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Do you have a Rehab Coach, or a Rehab Cheerleader?
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12:25In this deep dive of Pain, Performance & Porrada, Dr. Nick pulls back the curtain on the less-glamorous side of rehab: the moment when early excitement fades and real life—work deadlines, family stress, and plain old fatigue—threatens to derail progress. He explains why successful recovery is a two-way street: your PT must guide and adapt, but you …
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Starting Over in my 60s & Getting Unstuck - How I found purpose after retirement | Amy EmptyNexter P2 (Ep 10)
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29:43Are you a newly retired woman and feeling lost and without purpose, and wondering what to do next? So many people think of retirement as the end-goal, like this magical era of life where you have endless amounts of free time to have fun and feel free. But the reality is that retirement can come with a loss of social life and an abundance of unstruc…
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#326 Devin Pirata: Here's A List of BJJ Tradition's that I HATE
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1:32:06In this episode of I Suck at Jiu Jitsu, Josh(@thejoshmckinney) is joined by Devin Pirata(@devinpirata) to rant about the weirdest, cringiest, and most outdated BJJ traditions—like bowing to the mats, saying “oss,” and calling your coach “professor.” It’s honest, hilarious, and guaranteed to offend at least one person in your gym(probably your coach…
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#75 - Brandon Reed - Daisy Fresh CJI 2 Squad Member Was Trolling Us The Entire Time
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2:05:18Expect to get the grapplers perspective on his recent European seminar tour and visiting some of the best gyms in Europe, why he hated winning NoGi Worlds, his time training at Standard Jiu Jitsu with Greg Souders, what makes a great coach in BJJ, CJI speculations and predictions and much more. Brandon Reed BJJ Brown Belt, Pedigo CJI 2 Squad Member…
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From Stay-At-Home-Mom to Multiple Career Pivots to Finding Meaning After Retirement. It’s Never Too Late To Start Over! Amy EmptyNexter P1 (Ep 09)
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29:31Are you a woman over 50 looking for your next reinvention in life? And maybe that reinvention won’t be your first, second, third or even your 10th? If yes, I hope that this interview with Amy Freese from the Empty Nexter will show you that it’s OK to keep course correcting - and give you some invaluable tips for your own next reinvention. When Amy …
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425 - Optimal BJJ Competition Mindset, with Rob Biernacki
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1:00:29Rob Biernacki has some very impressive competition victories, including black belt masters gold at both No Gi Worlds and ADCC. In this podcast episode he reveals... Why people sometimes just don't perform up to their potential and how to fix it, How to reframe tournament nerves, The optimal state of arousal for competition, Building and executing o…
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Dr. Megan Jimenez aka Doctor Jiu Jitsu
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1:07:32In this episode of Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn and Mallory sit down with Dr. Meagan Jimenez—orthopedic surgeon, U.S. Army Major, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Known as “Doctor Jiu Jitsu,” Dr. Jimenez brings a unique blend of medical expertise and martial arts mastery to the conversation. From her early days balancing orthopedic surgery residency…
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#137 Josh's 6th Competition, Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and Outlier Database Coaching Platform
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56:05In this episode we go over highs, lows, and lessons from Josh's recent jiu jitsu competition, some takeaways from a training session with Greg Souders at 10p Southbay, and get a preview of what Jake is working on for the Outlier Database. If you want to get on the waitlist for the Outlier Database Coaching Platform sign up here. Download Sherpa, th…
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#409 Unlocking Lifelong Health & Vitality w/ Troy Casey
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1:05:45In this episode Kyle sits down with guest Troy Casey, a long-time friend and wellness practitioner who has studied under Paul Chek. Troy Casey, known as the Certified Health Nut, has a comprehensive background in natural medicine, including Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, herbology, and iridology. The discussion covers Troy's movement practic…
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Mat Time with Michael Karam: A Black Belt Built on Work Ethic, Discipline & Community
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1:23:41In this episode, Mal sat down with Michael Karam, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of MK Martial Arts in Marcy, NY. Michael shares his journey through martial arts — from doing in TKD as a kid, to wrestling in high school, to finding jiu-jitsu in his twenties and earning his black belt ten years later. We talk about what it takes to build a…
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Information Overload is Killing your Rehab Progress
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8:33Episode Summary On this week’s Pain, Performance & Porrada, Dr. Nick tackles the “information overload” epidemic plaguing injured grapplers. From fear-mongering social posts to well-meaning—but often conflicting—advice from multiple therapists, athletes are drowning in tips that don’t translate into real progress. Nick explains why random drills (“…
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#325 Competition HACKS for BJJ Coaches | How to Coach a Live Match
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1:03:18You can drill berimbolos ’til your hips explode, but if your corner can’t guide a match you’ll still walk home with participation pics. In this episode of The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, I(@thejoshmckinney) flip the camera to the coach’s side: how to build a battle-ready team, run chaos-free tournament days, and yell the right words when everything’s…
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#74 - Linus von Schrenk & Dima Murovanni - Coach Dima & His German Prodigy Discuss B-Team's CJI 2 Squad
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1:21:44Expect to get the grapplers perspective on ze germans experience in Austin, Linus' recent big wins and getting concussed by Nicky Rod, Dima predicts WNO (was he right?), B-Team CJI Squad selection and much more. Dima Murovanni is BJJ Black Belt and B-Team Jiu Jitsu's Head Coach. Linus is a BJJ Brown Belt under Dima, 2024 Purple Belt NoGi World Cham…
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Neurodivergence on the Mats – Rolling Through Myths, Meltdowns & Self-Advocacy
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56:43In this episode of Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn and Mallory sit down with Blu—purple belt competitor and the voice behind Neurodivergent Grappler—for a deep and refreshingly honest conversation about what it’s really like to train, compete, and thrive in Jiu Jitsu as a neurodivergent athlete. The three of us will unpack the realities and misconceptions…
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