The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast (Matt Kwan)
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| 12 Apr 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 1: This is The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast | 00:23:15 | |
Welcome to The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast! A place where you'll find everything you need to know about jiu jitsu.
Who am I?
What makes EJJP different from other BJJ podcasts?
Who could benefit from this information?
The shift of BJJ pedagogy from 90’s to now.
What is my role as an instructor between the old and new generation?
What you can expect from the show.
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| 11 Apr 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 2: Contrasting Teaching and Learning Styles for Jiu Jitsu | 01:04:42 | |
The goal is to analyze the different teaching/learning methods and understand their potential strengths and weaknesses in JJ - This episode is aimed at coaches and all practitioners - These methods are not necessarily good or bad, best or worst; they all have a place at the right time - I believe the best teaching and learning methods are done in combination and collectively instead of individually - Contrast these methods with Kids vs. adults, as well as beginners vs. advanced practitioners Questions for each method of teaching/learning:
My 3 Pillars of JJ
Technique-Based Examples: Arm-bar from guard, tight waist sweep from half guard
Sequence-Based Examples: Speed drills, Arm bar sequence, Guard passing sequence
Game-Based Examples: Target sparring, game sparring, mini games, FYJJ
Concept-Based Examples: Hip pin vs. shoulder pins, inside position
Principle-Based Examples: Theory of alignment, lever and fulcrum mechanics, wedges
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| 26 Apr 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 3: Kimura | 01:01:54 | |
What is the Kimura? -Japanese name: Ude Garami (Entangled Arm Lock) -Figure-4 shoulder control and submission -Shoulder is compromised through an internal rotation of the shoulder -Allows you to control a stronger opponent with 2-on-1 control -Requires “Ratchet control” (90 degree bend in the arm) -Opposing pushing and pulling forces -Can be used to pass the guard, take the back, sweep, take down or submit your opponent -Applicable in both Gi and No Gi situations Who invented the Kimura? Combining Kimura with Submission Systems -Kimura armbar control -Kimura to triangle -Kimura, Triangle, Armbar, Wristlock Combining Kimura with Positional Advances -Kimura single leg defense/sweep: sumi gaeshi -Rolling Kimura guard pass -Kimura to the back Key Concepts: The Rule of Hand Position -Position vs. submission dilemma -Hand in front of body: advance position -Hand behind the body: advance submission Elbow Lever -Straighten arms instead of contracting -The most efficient Kimura Control -Works against much larger opponents Thumbs or No Thumbs? -Thumb grips prevent wrist-rolling; this movement creates more internal rotation in the targeted shoulder -Pinning the wrist-à Use a C grip (thumbs) -Once the figure-4 is locked-à Use a monkey grip (no thumbs) The Power Line -The most efficient angle to finish the Kimura submission -From the top-à Diagonally from shoulder to hip -From the bottom-à Your head lines up with your partner’s elbow and shoulder line (bottom triangle) Pull vs. Push Kimura Finishes -Pull dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are more efficient (side Kimura) -Push dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are less efficient (dorsal Kimura)
Common Mistakes: -Partner Straightens arm -Partner can elbow slip -Space between wrists -Pulling at the armpit instead of the elbow -Partner’s head can rise; roll-through problem
Key Positions: Dorsal Kimura -Push dominant finish -Enter side Kimura, yoko sankaku, tarikoplata T-Kimura -2 methods: Trapping far arm/Inserting bottom knee -Enter crucifix, take the back, ushiro sankaku Side Kimura -Enter the power angle -Strongest finishing position -Pull dominant Kimura Head & Arm Kimura -AKA “Giftwrap” -Excellent control to take the back from mount -Can be used to transition to different armbars and triangles due to weightless legs Legs Kimura (Tarikoplata) -Good option from dorsal Kimura -Made famous by Norwegian BJJ athlete Tarik Hopstock -Useful even if hand is in front of opponent’s body Monoplata -Incredibly powerful as body weight is used to “Follow-through” for the finish -Set up from top side omoplata position Barataplata -Invented by GB Black belt Rafael “Barata” Freitas -Set up from failed triangle -Very deceptive and surprising -The Greatest Judoka in History-Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA8-L4cWmoQ -Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGnvGuhMZxE Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| 03 May 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 4: Half Guard Passing | 01:10:02 | |
General concepts: - Half guard passing is pressure-based (tight/chest to chest) - Half guard passing focuses on pinning the head and shoulders first, and clearing the legs second - Loose guard passing can be used to achieve half guard passing as a “Checkpoint” - Force your partner to constantly re-establish their frames by using bladed and relaxed shoulders; this action deflects your partner’s frames as you close the distance and work toward chest to chest positions - Fight for the inside position to establish control - Anyone can use this style of guard passing. Sometimes half guard passing can be difficult for a smaller person to use against a much larger guard player - This guard passing style has been around since the beginning of BJJ, but has become very popular again - Half guard passing allows the top player to use weight efficiently while the bottom player gets exhausted - Just like all pressure-based positions, your head positioning is super important when passing the half guard - 2 directions of attack when passing the half guard: Shoulder vs hip pins What does the bottom player want in the half guard control position? - Use Kuzushi to create disconnection between top and bottom player - Establish frames; upper body inside position- lower body inside position - Recover an offensive guard, or at least a neutral guard where they can rest and look to attack Different arm configurations - Cross face and under hook - Near side under hook and head block - Double under hooks/Body lock - Kata gatame Different half guard passing positions - The fundamental half guard passing position - Body lock vs half guard passing - Half guard sit-out - Reverse half guard sit-out - 3/4 mount - Deep half guard - Addressing the coyote half guard/lower leg shift Camp-style guard passing - This is a relatively new guard passing concept that can be used in Gi and No Gi scenarios - Made famous by Gordon Ryan - Backtrack into positions of advantage to exhaust your opponent - Camp-style passing prioritizes positions of advantage over the actual guard pass - Use a series of checkpoints to fall back on - Review BJJ Mental Models Episode 224: “Waypoints and J-Points, feat. Matt Kwan” Gi vs No Gi - Half Guard passing in the gi provides more friction and grip options - Mid range passes are more available in gi due to grips; weave pass, long step pass - Lapel cross-face - Collar grip under the arm - Body lock is a strong grip for No Gi, but problematic in the Gi due to the belt grip Half Guard vs Side Control/Mount - Passing to side control opens opportunities for your opponent to turtle - Craig Jones recommends passing to mount instead of side control Resources: - Gordon Ryan’s SIMPLE way to be an ADVANCED guard passer-BJJ Analysis (Less Impressed More Involved BJJ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGBHXO-EMk0 - Greed has no place in Guard Passing - Gordon Ryan BJJ analysis (Less Impressed More Involved BJJ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKVzL5kmijk - How To Do The Perfect Jiu Jitsu Half Guard Passing by John Danaher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4oLDOHxLM Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| 10 May 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 5: Overcoming Injury | 01:14:55 | |
This topic is for every Jiu Jitsu practitioner, athlete, or coach. We look at gaining from setbacks like injuries instead of declining. I share my own injury/recovery experiences. Hope you enjoy! Assessing an injury - Do not ignore an injury, regardless of the severity - How long will you be out of regular activity? - Why did the injury happen? - What can be learned from the incident? - What training can you still do? Mindset - Abundance mindset - Kaizen mindset - Focus on the long term goals instead of the short term setbacks - Practice mental training; studying, observing, visualization - Search athletes who have recovered from the same injury - Avoid turning to substances and food for comfort - Manage dopamine levels, avoid negative habits - Accept the process of recovery as a part of your journey - Prepare a plan to return to sport Take control/Make a plan - Is surgery necessary? Example of (my) recovery plan (right knee, meniscus) - Return to regular full intensity sparring - Return to competition - Full range of motion - Pain-free Small measurable goals: - Be patient with recovery -Good diet and sleep habits - Track the range of motion, stability, and strength - Note any sensitivity, catching, or locking - Learn 1 new thing a day Why is this relevant?: - Training and competition are important - If left unaddressed, the athlete will never reach my full potential in sport (setbacks, re-injury, etc.) - Overall quality of life Long term goals: - Heal for the time recommended by the physiotherapist and surgeon - Gradually increase workload and difficulty of exercises as the months go on -Improve understanding of Jiu Jitsu through this time - Return to sport at full intensity - Train to prevent future injuries - Return slowly and carefully - Only train with trusted training partners of the same size - Ongoing strength and physiotherapy conditioning - Reflect on overcoming the injury -Prioritize longevity | |||
| 17 May 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 6: Being a Great Corner | 01:11:30 | |
This episode is aimed toward competitors, coaches, parents, and anyone who corners athletes at Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Being an effective corner means more than just being a good cheerleader; it is an important role that could potentially affect the outcome of a match. Here, I discuss what to do and what not to do for those in this position. | |||
| 24 May 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 7: My Fight With Auto Immune Disease | 01:04:17 | |
Have you or any loved ones suffered from autoimmune disease? I discuss my experience with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a solution that worked for me. | |||
| 31 May 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 8: IBJJF vs ADCC | 01:05:33 | |
In this week’s episode, we discuss and contrast the differences in rule set and tournament experience between the IBJJF and ADCC. I also talk about the role of the referee in these competitions, why you should learn to referee, and what I would like to see from the ADCC in the future as this popular organization continues to expand their brand. Enjoy the show! - The referee is the uncontrollable variable - The referee in IBJJF does all the scoring and has all authority, unless in a finals match (3 referees) - Sometimes IBJJF referees use an earpiece (not for all matches) Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 9: Optimizing with Instructionals | 01:07:42 | |
This week I talk about how instructionals can help you reach new levels in Jiu Jitsu. I discuss what instructionals to watch, study methods, and creating a routine. A kaizen mindset is the key to pushing yourself to the next level and avoiding plateaus. Enjoy the show and get studying! The Value Of Instructionals -Instructionals provide context, mechanics, strategy, and insight to JJ techniques What Content To Absorb - Mental training is an investment (as is injury prevention) For Coaches -Not every student learns the same way Making Time For Study -Create a routine based around good habits
Contact/Support The Show: Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 10: Conditioning For Jiu Jitsu | 01:15:14 | |
We all get exhausted in training. In this week’s episode, I discuss how you can improve your conditioning for Jiu Jitu and optimize your performance on the mats. Enjoy the show! Breathing -Avoid excessive breathing -Do not hold your breath -Keep a calm facial expression -Focus on your breath while training Strength & conditioning Balance your training to focus on as many of these aspects as possible. This will help you become a well-rounded athlete. -Muscular Strength Muscular Strength fitness refers to the amount of force a muscle can exert against resistance -Muscular Endurance Muscular endurance refers to the ability to keep using the same muscles for as long as possible without tiring -Cardiovascular Fitness Cardiovascular fitness refers to the ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen around the body -Flexibility Flexibility refers to the range of movement of a specific joint or muscle group -Agility Agility refers to the ability of quickly changing the body’s position while being in full control of the movement -Speed Speed is the ability to move parts of the body or your entire body quickly -Coordination Coordination refers to the ability to use multiple parts of the body together -Power Power refers to the ability to perform actions requiring strength quickly (speed + strength) -Balance Balance is the ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the pillars of support -Reaction time Reaction time refers to the time taken to respond to a stimulus Manage energy expenditure -Focus on using less energy and keeping a lower heart rate during training -Prioritize efficiency and technique -Avoid wasted or excessive movements -Understand the offensive & defensive dichotomy -Regulating body tension -Look to break your partner’s alignment Improve technique -Understand the rules of Jiu Jitsu -Study outside of class time -Train with higher ranks -Be critical of your own weaknesses -Ask questions Become comfortable with discomfort -Train with higher ranks -Train when you want to stay home -Put yourself in bad situations during training (defensive cycle) -Avoid skipping rounds -Occasionally avoid breaks between rounds -Try exercises that are not fun (assault bike) -Push yourself to work harder Avoid the defensive cycle/ Enter the offensive cycle -Funnel training to your favourite positions -Win the small battles in the neutral cycle (gripping) -Keep your partner in the defensive cycle by breaking their alignment -Hold dominant positions of advantage; camping -Force the top player to post hands on the floor -Force the bottom player to frame Manage nerves and adrenaline (Generally for competitors) -Remain calm -Visualize/mental training -Have a game plan for competition -Train hard -Find your ideal warm-up -Make adjustments after every tournament experience -Film your sparring/competition and assess the footage Contact/Support The Show: Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 11: Optimizing Learning with Greg Souders | 01:47:28 | |
This week, I speak with Greg Souders of Standard Jiu Jitsu. Greg is a big advocate for the ecological approach to learning, and has recently made waves with his “Game-based” approach to teaching Jiu Jitsu. We talk about the best ways to learn Jiu Jitsu, his thoughts on the Gi, John Danaher, and much more. Enjoy the show! Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 12: BJJ For Beginners | 01:13:24 | |
This episode is for the beginners! Are you brand new to Jiu Jitsu? Here is a survival handbook just for you. Jiu Jitsu is a complex language, and you will be expected to have full conversations with others even before you can understand any phrases. The consequence of not being able to carry the conversation is you getting pinned and strangled! If you are a newbie to the gentle art, I hope this episode helps you navigate through the beginning of your grappling journey. Enjoy the show! -Be honest with your goals and expectations in Jiu Jitsu -Shop around in your area and take some free trials (assess cost, commute, culture) -Understand the culture of the gym before joining (recreational, competitive, family) -Research the instructors and competitors -Be aware of cult behaviour -Network yourself in the local BJJ community What to learn first? -Understand the basic history of Jiu Jitsu -Understand how BJJ fits into an actual fight/MMA -Try both Gi and No Gi -Emphasize defense; pin and submission escapes -Develop the core movements -Understand the rules of Jiu Jitsu -Learn how to be a good uke -Study outside of class time -Ask questions and listen to others -Learn from higher ranks at the academy -Identify your weaknesses Think in systems Systems are defined as: 1) A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network 2) A set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized framework or method. -Identify your learning style -Some systems will come more naturally than others based on body type and preference; develop a tokui waza (favourite technique/system) -Think of how systems fit together in Jiu Jitsu -Learn each system's critical control points -Identify common mistakes when learning a system -Take notes Etiquette: -Be on time -Always be clean for training, trim nails, clean gear (date) -Be polite and fun to be around -Work hard and don't complain What to do: -Good hygiene -Be friendly -Don’t take losing personally -Train safe; always be in control of your movements -Embrace discomfort -Pace yourself -Ask questions -Try to use new techniques -Contribute to your gym What NOT to do: -Train to win -Be spazzy or uncontrolled -Go 100% -Rely on strength -Become the “what if” guy -Leave a mess behind -Train with skin infections; staph or ringworm Let your body acclimatize to training -Prioritize longevity and recovery -Listen to your body -Pace yourself -Gradually increase training volume -Create a routine -Good diet and sleep -Don’t overdo it -Stretch Don’t get discouraged -It’s supposed to be hard -Reflect on class afterward -Try to recall the previous lesson before the next class -Appreciate difficult training and skilled training partners -Be grateful for finishing training uninjured
Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 13: The History of BJJ part 1: Origins | 01:00:19 | |
In this week's episode, we take a look at the origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, starting with the history of feudal Japan and the development of Koryu Jujitsu. We discuss how the Bushi or Samurai warrior-class used Koryu Jujitsu on the battlefield, the rise of Jigoro Kano and Kodokan Judo, and the challenge matches of Mataemon Tanabe and Fusen-ryu Jujitsu. Sit back and enjoy this history lesson on the birth of our beloved art!
-Mastering Jujitsu by Renzo Gracie and John Danaher Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 14: The History of BJJ part 2: Transitions | 01:27:12 | |
This week’s episode is the second installment of our miniseries “The History of BJJ.” We learn about more influential Japanese characters, the rise of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Royce Gracie, and how BJJ influenced the early stages of mixed martial arts. Enjoy the show! Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 15: Preparing Kids for Competition | 01:13:32 | |
This week's episode is for the kids! Or, rather, the coaches and parents who support the kids. My goal for this episode is to help your young students prepare for success in the arena of competition. We discuss training, mindset, parents, tournament day preparations, post-competition reflections, and more. I hope you can takeaway something useful from this episode, and I wish your kids competition team the best of luck on the mats! TikTok: @ejjpod Email: ejjpod@gmail.com
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| 26 Jul 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 16: The Ecological Approach: My Findings After 3 Months | 01:08:01 | |
In this week’s episode, I discuss my findings from the last 3 months of using the ecological approach in my academy. I talk about optimizing the constraint-led approach, some big concepts that can help you become a better learner and teacher, developing a framework for building lessons using the ecological approach, and a whole lot more. If you want to start implementing this method into your lessons, this episode is for you. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 17: The Ego: Friend or Foe? | 01:06:53 | |
In this week's show, I discuss something we all deal with in everyday life: The ego. This episode will help you manage and benefit from your ego on the mats, in business, in relationships, and in everyday life. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 18: Surviving Front Headlocks | 00:57:02 | |
This week is all about front headlocks! Do you constantly get caught in annoying guillotines and kata gatames (what the hell is even that)? We take a deep dive into front headlocks from both an offensive and defensive perspective. Front headlocks are one of my absolute favourite submission systems. I can’t stress this enough- every single grappler must have these skills in their toolbox. I hope you enjoy the show!
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| 16 Aug 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 19: Make Outside Ashi Great Again | 00:59:32 | |
Outside ashi garami is often misunderstood and underappreciated in the leg entanglement hierarchy. It is fair to say that most leg lockers prefer positions like the saddle and even 5050 over outside ashi garami because they can access the inside heel hook, but no leg locker will reach their full potential without a strong outside ashi garami. Learn some of my favourite details and insights of this great position. Enjoy! -Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher -Systematically Attacking The Legs by Gordon Ryan -Dynamic Outside Ashi: Leg Attacks by Jason Rau -The Complete Guide To Outside Ashi Garami by Damien Anderson -A tip for digging heelhooks: The rule of perpendicular legs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXpsj00GLAo
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| 23 Aug 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 20: Training BJJ Safely | 01:08:21 | |
In a sport where we are trying to rip each other’s limbs off and strangle each other unconscious, how on earth do you train this stuff? In this episode, I discuss my previous experiences with injuries, aggressive students, and how I believe we can learn and teach Jiu-Jitsu safely and effectively. I also recap my experiences at last weekend’s ADCC Vancouver Open. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 21: Making Mount Your Favourite Position | 01:05:14 | |
The mount is the most dominant pinning position in all of grappling. In this episode, we discuss the concepts, controls, and attack strategies that will solidify the mount as your favorite position to attack from. After listening to this, you will terrorize your training partners as you smother and dominate them from the mount. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 22. The Saddle: The Leglocker's Weapon Of Choice | 00:51:22 | |
The saddle, cross ashi garami, honey hole, inside sankaku… whatever you call this position, it is arguably the most dominant position in the game of modern leglocks. Most of the top leglockers in the world would agree that seeking the saddle is a good idea. Learn why the saddle is so dangerous for your opponent, how you can enter and finish from this position, and what to do if your opponent escapes your entanglement. Happy hunting! | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 23: Traditions in BJJ | 00:55:08 | |
This week I discuss the various common traditions in BJJ culture. I talk about cultish behavior, gestures, verbiage, and pineapples. Do you train at a traditional Jiu-Jitsu academy, or do you toke up in the parking lot before class? Let me know in the comment section and enjoy the podcast! | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 24: Habits of highly effective grapplers | 01:02:12 | |
In this week’s episode, I discuss how you can leverage your performance on the mats with good habits. I believe that good habits when done on a consistent basis, can lead to remarkable gains over time. Here are some of the habits I often use to enhance my study of Jiu Jitsu. I hope you can apply them to your own training and become a highly effective grappler. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 25: Situational Sparring With Constraints Feat. Greg Souders | 03:09:20 | |
This week I catch up with Jiu Jitsu savant and ecological approach advocate Greg Souders of Standard Jiu Jitsu. We discuss corrections from a previous episode, eco vs techniques (of course), conspiracy theories, and so much more. Personally, I learned a ton from this conversation with one of the most followed coaches in the game today. I hope you like 3-hours episodes; enjoy the show! | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 26: 2 Half Asians with Josh Mckinney | 01:25:21 | |
This week I welcome Josh McKinney to the show. Josh is the owner of Headnod HQ and the host of the “I Suck at Jiu-jitsu Show.” Both of us are competitors, podcast hosts, gym owners, and half Asians… so together, we have formed 1 whole Asian. Enjoy the pod! | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 27: Creating A Great Seminar | 01:02:01 | |
In this week’s episode, I discuss seminars! I love teaching seminars, but I believe that few people are actually capable of presenting an effective seminar. The truth is that instruction is a skill separate from grappling and competing. Being a good grappler has very little to do with how well you can share information with others. I talk about seminar structure, making the information you share stick with the students, and how you can optimize your presentation of instruction. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | The Everyday Jiu-Jitsu Podcast Ep 28: 2 Canucks Shootin’ The Shit feat Josh Presley | 02:00:40 | |
This week, I chat with fellow Canadian BJJ black belt, gym owner, and podcaster Josh Presley. We talk about switching careers, BJJ pedagogy, and pro wrestling. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 29: Habits of Highly Effective Gym Owners | 01:55:14 | |
In this week's episode, I chat with Sam and Nick from Legacy Martial Arts Consulting. Sam and Nick help Martial arts gym owners improve their businesses from the ground up, focusing on a holistic approach to running a school. We discuss strong business tactics, dealing with people in difficult scenarios, and maximizing your potential as a business owner. As a gym owner myself, I got a lot out of this discussion. I hope you enjoy the show! | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 30: ADCC East Coast Trials Recap | 00:48:47 | |
In this week’s episode, I discuss my run at ADCC East Coast Trials. Whenever I compete at such a high-level tournament, I always have so many things to take away from the experience. I also talk about how investing in your teammates’ development is a net positive, and potential ADCC Gi events. Enjoy the show! | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 31: The Episode That Got Me Cancelled feat. Kit Dale | 01:51:00 | |
This week I chat with Kit Dale. Kit is an Australian black belt, actor, writer, and filmmaker. He is known as a colourful personality in BJJ, and for getting his black belt in an incredibly short amount of time. He is one of the first people in BJJ who advocated the use of task-focussed games in training to accelerate skill development. We discuss gym politics, his philosophy on teaching BJJ, his filmmaking career, and politically correctness. I hope you enjoy my last podcast episode because I am definitely getting cancelled after this. | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep. 32: Mental Warfare Feat. Dan Joseph | 01:23:20 | |
Dan Joseph is an army veteran, combat engineer, author, and psychology enthusiast holding a master’s degree. He trains Jiu Jitsu under Jocko Willink and Dean Lister at Victory MMA in San Diego. We discuss warfare, grappling for soldiers, mental health, and his newly released 4th book, “Black Belt Mindset: Mastering Anxiety Through The Power Of Breath.” Enjoy the show! | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | The Everyday Jiu-Jitsu Podcast EP 33: Aloha Roll Feat. Gilberto Castro | 01:20:59 | |
This week I catch up with my friend Gilberto Castro from Aloha Roll Academy. Professor Gilberto lost his academy in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Gilberto is a wonderful person and a talented BJJ practitioner, instructor, and business owner. We discuss the wildfire, building a new school from scratch (which is now open), the current state of BJJ, and how Jiu Jitsu builds better communities. Enjoy this very special episode and mahalo! | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 34: 10 Biggest Pet Peeves in The Dojo/WNO Predictions | 00:42:14 | |
This week I discuss my 10 biggest pet peeves in the dojo. Make sure you aren’t doing these things; your Professor and teammates will appreciate it. I also break down the “Who’s Number One 21” card tomorrow night with my insights and predictions. This card is going to be absolutely crazy! Make sure you enjoy the fights tomorrow and enjoy the show! | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 35: Worldwide Jiu Jitsu Feat. Robert Degle | 01:04:50 | |
This week, I speak to the one and only Robert Degle. Robert is a Jiu-Jitsu competitor known for his leg attacks and high submission finish rate and is a well-sought-after instructor and online content, creator. He teaches and competes in countries all over the world, and has recently focussed on refereeing in ADCC tournaments. He is a true student of the game and is a very influential grappler in the Modern Jiu Jitsu Meta. We discuss Robert’s life in Thailand, rule sets, refereeing, Jiu-Jitsu as a spectator sport, and the growth of ADCC internationally. Enjoy the podcast with Robert Degle. | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 36: Back To The “Fundamentals” | 01:00:03 | |
This week I discuss what it means to work on the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu. I define the fundamentals of the sport, what are good criteria for belt promotions, and strategies to improve our understanding of the fundamentals. I also talk about being a good uke, training partner, and a well-liked person in the gym. It really is never too late to refine the fundamentals in Jiu Jitsu. Regardless of whatever trends may pop up in the sport, make sure to always revisit the fundamentals because they never go out of style! | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 37: BJJ Avec Mon Ami Pierre-Olivier Leclerc | 01:06:05 | |
Pierre-Olivier Leclerc is a Firas Zahabi black belt from Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. He is a high-level instructor and competitor and frequently trains at B-Team in Austin, Texas. He is the purveyor of the Leclerc Jiu-Jitsu Online Academy, and a pretty great dude overall. I have had the pleasure of training with PO multiple times when he visited Vancouver in 2023, and I can vouch for his abilities and knowledge in the sport of BJJ. We discuss our approaches to injury, pedagogy, and our biggest fear. I hope you enjoy this conversation with PO Leclerc! | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 38: How To Take Over the Podcast World feat. Ben Wilson | 01:22:17 | |
Ben Wilson is the host of the podcast “How To Take Over The World.” He analyzes the lives of great figures throughout history and discusses the traits that made them successful. I am a huge fan of history, and this is easily one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. We discussed history (obviously), military warfare, religion, and politically correct culture. If you haven’t checked out Ben’s show, I highly recommend it. Enjoy my conversation with Ben Wilson. | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 39: How To Boost Your Confidence In Jiu Jitsu | 00:55:02 | |
This week’s episode is all about developing and harnessing your confidence in Jiu-Jitsu. Great achievers throughout history almost always had incredible confidence, and great competitive martial artists are no different. Confidence is one of the most important pieces to a champion’s mindset. But how do we develop confidence and be able to use it when it really counts in competition? I talk about habits and steps that do just this, plus imposter syndrome and returning to the mats after long layoffs. Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 40: Improve Your Base On Top | 00:52:31 | |
Having an effective top game in Jiu Jitsu is directly correlated with the integrity of your base. In this week’s podcast, I discuss concepts and strategies that will help you improve your top game; layers of guard, half guard passing, camping, blading, and pinning. I hope you can use this episode to absolutely terrorize your training partners from the top position! | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 41: Stem Cells Work with Stuart Cooper | 01:07:35 | |
Stuart Cooper is a BJJ Black Belt, renowned videographer, competitor, and instructor. Born in England, he now resides in my hometown of Vancouver. We extensively discuss the stem cell treatment he received at the Cellular Performance Institute in Tijuana, Mexico. His experience at CPI gives hope to anyone who has sustained a major injury or is dealing with illness without conventional medical solutions. We also discuss how Stuart used videography to travel and train all over the world, injuries, and PED’s. Be sure to check out Stuart’s videos and the Cellular Performance Institute (both linked below). | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 42: I Dominated Eddie Feat. Brandon Mccaghren | 01:17:50 | |
Brandon Mccaghren is an Eddie Bravo Black Belt, the Owner and Head Coach at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Decatur, and a regular colour commentator for FloGrappling in various professional BJJ promotions. We discuss running a successful academy, teaching kids, upcoming matches, steroids, and more. Enjoy this chat with the man who created “I dominated Eddie” (link included below). | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 43: Takedowns For BJJ Feat. Brian Glick | 01:21:48 | |
Brian Glick is a 3rd degree Black Belt under John Danaher, the owner and head instructor of Brooklyn BJJ, and a world-renowned grappling coach. Brian cut his teeth in the legendary blue basement at Renzo Gracie New York and has trained with some of the best MMA fighters and grapplers in the world. We discuss takedowns for BJJ applications, safe training, and the evolution of the sport. | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 44: 10 Tips To Optimize Your Culinary Ability | 00:58:12 | |
Today is all about the preparation of food! I am a red seal chef in the culinary arts with over 15 years in professional kitchens, and this episode is all about helping you become a better cook. I share with you what I believe to be the 10 biggest tips to improve your culinary ability, my experiences in the industry, and why food is so special to the human experience. Please leave comments in the comment section and enjoy the show! | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 45: There are Two Wolves Feat. Seb Lavoie | 01:31:50 | |
Seb Lavoie, CEO of Raven Strategic, brings a wealth of experience as a retired RCMP divisional Sgt. Major, Combatives Expert and BJJ Blackbelt, boasting sixteen years immersed in the tactical realm. In this captivating episode, we delve into Seb’s journey following his recent trans-tibial amputation, exploring his remarkable recovery, aspirations for returning to the mats, insights on leadership, reflections on politics, and some conspiracy theories (I couldn’t help myself). Enjoy my conversation with Seb Lavoie. | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 46: Matchmaking Feat. Riccardo “Baleia” Ammendolia | 01:07:35 | |
Riccardo Ammendolia is the first Black Belt under the Mendes brothers, the matchmaker for Who’s Number One fight promotion, and a frequent commentator for FloGrappling. We discuss his start in Jiu Jitsu, the Mendes brothers, the growth of BJJ, and dream match-ups. Enjoy my conversation with Riccardo “Baleia” Ammendolia. | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 47: Donkey: The New Guard | 00:50:18 | |
This week is all about the Donkey Guard! This position has recently gained popularity in the current BJJ landscape, but it has actually been around for many years. One thing I absolutely hate in Jiu Jitsu is when my opponent knows more than me, especially in a position or a system that I have completely failed to address! Therefore, it was absolutely critical that I learned the power of this underappreciated position. The Donkey Guard is simple to use and very effective. You can use it to sweep and submit your opponent under many rule sets. It is also an asymmetrical position in that you have the ability to attack your opponent and they do not have the ability to attack you. Furthermore, I was shocked at how seamlessly the Donkey Guard fit into my pre-existing game. I hope in a short amount of time, you can smash your training partners and opponents with the reverse cow girl… I mean, reverse closed (donkey) guard. | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 48: Mentoring a Mentor | 01:11:24 | |
This week I talk about developing potential instructors and mentors in Jiu Jitsu. I love this topic because I believe one of my main goals as a BJJ coach is to develop not only competent Jiu-Jitsu players but effective mentors (who can also create effective mentors) as well. I discuss identifying these special individuals in the room, ways you can support them through their journey, helping them navigate through potential obstacles, imposter syndrome, and creating a fun gym culture that fosters growth. Excelling in any skill often requires the support and guidance of a great mentor, and our sport is no different. This is a special position that shouldn’t be taken lightly, and can really positively impact someone’s life. | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | The Everyday Jiu-Jitsu Podcast Ep 49: Refereeing For Beginners | 00:45:46 | |
In this episode, I discuss refereeing for beginners. Learning how to ref is a very good way to gain a better understanding of the game, as well as becoming a more effective coach and competitor. The role of the referee is incredibly important in Jiu-Jitsu competition, and should absolutely be done to the best of one’s ability. This position requires knowledge, humility, patience, stress management, and the ref’s undivided attention. The referee should never steal the show in a grappling match; a competition is about the expression of the two athletes competing against each other. However, one mistake on the part of the referee can completely change the outcome of a match. I discuss my reasons for being a referee, refereeing kid’s matches, fairness of outcome, tips, and tricks, and becoming the ref that every competitor wants calling their matches. Enjoy! | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 50: Jozef Chen & Dima Murovanni | 01:11:14 | |
Jozef Chen is a high-level Jiu-Jitsu competitor and Dima Murovanni is quickly becoming one of the most followed coaches today in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Jozef recently won the ADCC European Trials and will be competing in the ADCC World Championships later this year. We discuss why these guys compete, how they run their training sessions, street fights, pro wrestling, and much more! Enjoy my conversation with Jozef and Dima. | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 51: Promotions in BJJ | 00:59:32 | |
I talk about promotions in BJJ, how to know when a student is ready for promotion, false positives, kid promotions, belt tests, and more. | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 52: Playing With Fire Feat. Theo Fleury | 01:27:53 | |
Theo Fleury is a retired Canadian Hockey player. He is a Stanley Cup Champion, World Junior Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, public speaker, and best-selling author. On the ice, he was known for his toughness and his ability to score despite his small stature. This was a raw, vulnerable, and profound conversation with one of the biggest legends in Hockey. We discuss God, Hockey, communism, fighting, childhood trauma, addiction, and so much more. Lace your skates up tight because this one gets spicy! | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 53: Fight League Atlantic Feat. Derek “Cat” Clarke | 01:19:19 | |
Derek “Cat” Clarke is a BJJ Black Belt and the owner of the Canadian fight promotion Fight League Atlantic. Based out of Nova Scotia, FLA is one of the premier MMA and Grappling promotions from the Canadian East Coast. Fight League Atlantic works hard to provide a platform for up and coming Canadian fighters to showcase their skills, helping to push them toward the UFC octagon. We discuss the highs and lows of the fight promotion business, near-death experiences, and the ideal rules for Grappling and MMA. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 54: Increasing Survivability Feat. Todd Fox | 01:32:31 | |
Todd Fox is a 4th-degree BJJ Black Belt competitor, MMA fighter, Marine, Author, and the Founder of Tour Protection, an international protection agency responsible for protecting dignitaries around the world. He is a lifelong martial artist holding multiple black belts in different disciplines and is an active Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Instructor. We discuss his career in a protection agency, his experience as a BJJ competitor, staying safe while traveling overseas, self-defense tactics, challenge matches, and other topics. This was a fascinating conversation with an absolute legend, Mr. Todd Fox. | |||
| 08 May 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 55: Dr. Testosterone Feat. George Touliatos MD | 01:18:20 | |
Dr. George Touliatos is a biopathologist who specializes in hormone replacement therapy, an ex-bodybuilding champion (2 Greek national titles), and an author. He is one of the leading experts in the world regarding treating the effects of anabolic steroids. We discuss bodybuilding, the benefits and side effects of using testosterone, peptides, PEDs in sports, and more. Let’s hit the weight pile and get jacked with Dr. T. | |||
| 15 May 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 56: Top 10 Myths In BJJ | 00:55:06 | |
The sport of BJJ is full of myths and misconceptions. In this episode, I discuss and break down these topics; fundamentals classes, teaching kids, size vs technique, egos, BJJ guys doing takedowns, and more. I can almost guarantee that you have heard of some of these common myths, so be aware of them. If you can think of any BJJ myths that I have missed, feel free to leave them below in the comment section! | |||
| 22 May 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 57: Enter Flow State Feat. Scott Lynch | 01:27:13 | |
Scott Lynch is a mindset coach, the founder of Legacy Divisions, and the host of the Motivated Mind Podcast. Scott specializes in helping people optimize their mindset and performance to become the best possible versions of themselves. We define the flow state, how we can tap into and remain in the flow state, the reason for this phenomenon, and more. This was a powerful conversation that will be useful for anyone trying to boost their performance in their given activity. | |||
| 29 May 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 58: Friend or Foe Feat. Lucas Wilhan | 01:18:33 | |
Lucas Wilhan is a BJJ Black Belt competitor from Montreal, Canada. He currently resides in Vancouver BC, where he operates his BJJ academy Lapel Arts. Lucas is someone who I find myself competing against regularly in the Pacific Northwest, but we both have tremendous respect for each other as competitors and fellow gym owners. We discuss opening and operating a martial arts academy, class and curriculum structure, managing training intensity, cross-training, and mental training. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 59: ADCC vs CJI Feat. Ben Dyson | 01:01:50 | |
Ben Dyson is a Roy Dean Black Belt, ADCC Veteran, ADCC European trials winner, and the owner and head coach at Kuzushi Grappling Club in Vancouver BC. Not only is Ben a high-level competitor and gym owner, he is one of the nicest guys I have ever met in the Jiu-Jitsu community. We discuss the recent developments of the Craig Jones Invitational rivaling the ADCC, cash vs prestige, and whether this new tournament competing against ADCC (on the same weekend) is good or bad for the sport. | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 60: Dr. Kickass Feat. Mike Piekarski | 01:05:44 | |
Mike “Doctor Kickass” Piekarski is a Black Belt under Henry Akins, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Combat Athlete Performance Coach, and online content creator. He is known for his excellent injury breakdowns and sport-specific physiotherapy protocols. In this episode, we discuss safe training with beginners, assessing and healing injuries, the most dangerous moves in BJJ, warm-ups, and peptides. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 61: Kuzushi | 00:47:57 | |
Kuzushi is one of the most crucial principles in grappling (and in fighting). This principle was popularized by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo. Kano was a firm believer that if you want to effectively attack your opponent with techniques, you must first attack their stance. The idea of Kuzushi is to first break your opponent’s body positioning, and then attack within this short window of vulnerability before they can recover a strong defensive positioning. In this episode, I discuss what a broken stance looks like, how to attack someone’s stance from different positions, and how you can better train this skill. | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 62: Optimizing Weight Distribution | 00:59:32 | |
One of the truly most important skills in Jiu-Jitsu is to master the use of your weight and how you apply it to your opponent. This skill can break down even the most skilled opponents over the course of a match. In this episode, I discuss camping, backtracking, gamifying weight distribution, and my thoughts on the ADCC Dallas brawl. | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 63: How to Win a Fight | 00:47:48 | |
Have you ever been in a fight? What if you found yourself in a physical altercation completely untrained? I discuss fight tactics like managing the distance, creating asymmetrical warfare, risk vs. reward, and more. I believe society would be a better place if everyone trained some kind of martial art. Be safe out there. | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 64: In Search of Truth Feat. Hector Lombard | 01:37:01 | |
Hector Lombard is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and bare knuckle boxing world champion, multiple-time Cuba national Judo champion, Olympic Judoka, and inventor. Aside from being a legend in various martial arts, he is very outspoken with a powerful personality and is not afraid to discuss controversial topics publicly. I’ve always been a huge fan of Hector, and I’ve wanted to get him on the show for quite some time. We discuss his upbringing in communist Cuba, his falling out with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, conspiracy theories, spirituality, inventions, and so much more. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 65: Developing Systems & My Thoughts on Battle Mats 1 | 00:52:15 | |
Jiu Jitsu is a systems-based sport. I have always encouraged my students to think of filing their Jiu-Jitsu knowledge away in the form of systems. In this episode, I talk about developing systems, attacking your opponent with multiple systems simultaneously, holding your systems to scrutiny, and my thoughts on Battle Mats 1. | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 66: Scaling Tasks Feat. Jon Chan | 01:07:23 | |
Jon Chan is a BJJ black belt and the owner and head coach at Nimbus Grappling in Vancouver. Jon is one of my favourite training partners, and has always brought so much knowledge and good energy to the practice room. Despite being a student of mine, Jon he has helped me develop my own game tremendously over the years. We discuss gym ownership, teaching kids, Jon’s chess clock game, and scaling your task-focused games.
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| 31 Jul 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 67: Arm Bars | 01:01:54 | |
Arm bars are one of the fundamental submission systems in Jiu-Jitsu. This episode is all about arm bar concepts, mechanics, and variations. The arm bar has always been a staple of my game, and it absolutely should be for you as well. | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 68: Avoiding Burn Out | 00:55:00 | |
Anyone who practices Jiu-Jitsu consistently over a long period of time will inevitably experience burnout. Especially for those individuals who have made Jiu-Jitsu their full-time profession, it’s only a matter of time before this happens to some degree. I discuss how to recognize signs of burning out, how to maintain your love and passion for the sport of Jiu Jitsu, the 3 pillars of health, seeking inspiration, and being grateful. Jiu-Jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint; embrace the process and enjoy the journey! | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 69: FTW Recap & ADCC/CJI Picks | 00:51:06 | |
It’s that time of year again… ADCC (& CJI) fight week is upon us!! The long wait is over, and it’s almost time to watch the best in the world go at it for ADCC Gold and 1 million dollars. I go over all divisions and break down my match at Fight To Win Vancouver a few weeks ago. Enjoy the show and the amazing Jiu-Jitsu that is coming our way later this week! | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 70: Less Impressed More Involved BJJ Feat. Jake Luigi | 01:23:39 | |
Jake Luigi is a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the creator of Less Impressed More Involved BJJ, and the purveyor of The Outlier Database, an analytics tool specifically designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. We discuss analyzing Jiu Jitsu, ADCC, CJI, and class structure. | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 71: ADCC/CJI Review, Upsets, Takeaways | 00:46:37 | |
The biggest weekend in grappling history has come and gone, and we are still coming down off the high! ADCC and CJI in the same weekend guaranteed to be a milestone in grappling history, and that is exactly what we got! I discuss the biggest upsets, takeaways, and tournament gripes of the weekend. | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 72: Foundations of Leadership | 01:06:19 | |
This week, I talk about building strong leadership fundamentals. I discuss the importance of the mission, problem solving, communication and other traits of highly effective leaders. I also make references to my careers in the culinary arts and martial arts. | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 73: Don’t Stand Up Feat. Chris Wojcik | 01:08:48 | |
Chris Wojcik is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jeff Serafin. Born in England but raised in Chicago, he now lives in Austin, Texas, and represents the B-Team. Chris just recently placed 4th in the -88kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championships, and previously placed 4th at the 2024 West Coast Trials in the -77kg division. He is quickly becoming known for his leg locks and his technical ability in high-level competition. In this episode, we discuss ADCC/CJI weekend, competition tips, and the intricacies of the “Woj Lock”. | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 74: Berimbolos & Crab Rides | 00:47:33 | |
Do you even know Berimbolo, bro? This week’s episode is all about bolos, inversions, crab rides, and back takes! This style of BJJ is no longer novel, but it should absolutely be a part of everyone’s game. Even if you plan on never doing a single Berimbolo in your life, you still need to understand the tactics and mechanics of the move to better shut down and counter these attacks. If you are a beginner who is interested in adding this system to your game, this episode is for you! I discuss Berimbolo grips, mechanics, potential outcomes, and defenses. I also give some of my favorite tips and tricks to maximize your success from any inverted position. If you want to get better at chasing the back from every angle, make sure you listen to this episode! | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast p 75: Fastest Ways to STIFLE Your Growth in BJJ Revealed | 01:02:06 | |
Do you want to get the most out of your time in BJJ? In this episode, I discuss the biggest things that will stifle your growth in the sport (and in life). I talk about hesitation, routines, mindset, and investing in loss. I also touch on weigh-ins with/without the Gi, and what I would do differently in my BJJ journey if I could go back in time. | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 76: Feat. Radley "Snake Eyes" Da Silva | 01:23:48 | |
Radley “Snake Eyes” Da Silva is a professional mixed martial artist and the Battlefield Fight League Featherweight Champion. Radley is coming fresh off of a beautiful spinning wheel kick KO victory at BFL World War 2, and is eyeing a debut in the UFC. We discuss His start in martial arts, fight camp preparation, and the history of Capoeira. This was a fascinating conversation with one of Canada’s top MMA featherweights today. | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 77: Knee Cuts and Winning Engagements Feat. Jon Thomas | 01:05:41 | |
Jonathan Thomas is a black belt under Lucas Lepri and is a very well-known and prolific content creator. He is a highly regarded instructor in the Gi and currently coaches full-time at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Sweden. We discuss the knee cut pass in-depth, improving your gripping and engagement battles from the guard, and that time he triangled Michael Chandler. If you are looking for a resource to study and improve your Gi Jiu Jitsu, definitely check out Jonathan’s content (linked below)! | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 78: Designing The Perfect Practice for BJJ | 01:01:39 | |
In a sport as limitless as Jiu Jitsu, every coach must ask themselves the same question… How the hell am I going to teach this stuff to people? With so many ways to structure your practices, how do we know if we are doing it right? In this episode, I discuss training to become a better athlete for Jiu Jistu, separating the weight room from the tatami, making drilling productive, and the ecological approach. Whether or not we can ever make practice perfect, we can always try. | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 79: 5 Systems For Beginners in BJJ, Revolution Recap | 00:50:58 | |
When we begin a new skill, we never really know where to focus our learning. In a systems-based activity like Jiu Jitsu, as beginners, we need to know where to first focus our attention. What systems are most valuable, and what makes these systems so important early on in our journey? I discuss my top 5 systems for every beginner (you may be surprised). Also, I discuss my experience competing last weekend at The Revolution in Puyallup, Washington… spoiler alert; I hurt myself. I talk about my injury, what we gain from injuries, and the aftermath of the setback. | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 80: ADCC Van Recap | 00:49:03 | |
The ADCC Vancouver Open has finished and I am here to tell my biggest stories, reflections, and takeaways from the tournament. I discuss my youth team’s performance, stories about horrible refereeing, and new donkey guard scoring criteria that I learned at the rules meeting. Although I couldn’t participate in the competition myself, I learned a lot just from coaching from the side. | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 81: How To Learn A Skill | 01:00:29 | |
I’ve noticed the older I get, the more my desire for attaining a new skill grows. Life is hectic and making time to pursue a new skill can seem downright impossible, but you should never neglect the value of learning something new. In this episode, I talk about how skills enrich our lives, the stages of skill development, how to learn new skills more efficiently, and the biggest mistakes people make when they embark on the path of learning a new skill. | |||
| 13 Nov 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 82: Building Youth Champions in BJJ Feat. Dallas O'Regan | 01:36:04 | |
Dallas O’Regan is a black belt under Jeff Joslin and the owner of Dallas O’Regan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Cochrane, Alberta Canada. I had the pleasure of meeting Dallas after our students have competed against each other multiple times this last year at a few different competitions. His youth competition team is very high level, and he has a few young students that are standouts on the world stage. We discuss the old school BJJ mentality in the modern age, the efficacy of seminars, running the gauntlet, and building world level youth competitors in BJJ despite being based out of a small town. | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 83: The Roadhouse Choke Feat. Rob Biernacki | 01:22:09 | |
Rob Biernacki is my professor, a BJJ black belt under Caio Terra, the creator of BJJConcepts.net, and the head instructor at Island Top Team in Nanaimo. He is known around the world for his conceptual approach to Jiu-Jitsu and has recently developed a system for what he calls "The Roadhouse Choke." We talk about this submission in depth (yes, it really works), his recent seminar tour to Europe, and why Rory sucks so bad at BJJ. | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 84: BJJ for our Youth Feat. Chris Ortiz | 01:08:42 | |
Chris Ortiz is a junior high school teacher, author, podcaster, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Based out of Conroe, Texas, Chris is taking an initiative to get BJJ into public schools as an intervention tool for troubled youth. We discuss his plan for this initiative, how martial arts can impact society as a whole, the current state of public schools, political indoctrination, and his newest book “Flow State”. | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 85: The Junny Lock Feat. Edwin “Junny” Ocasio | 01:03:09 | |
Edwin “Junny” Ocasio is a BJJ black belt under Murilo Santana and represents Unity Jiu-Jitsu Academy in New York. He is an IBJJF No Gi World, Pan, and European Champion, and is known for his unique leg entanglements and attacks. We discuss his recent success winning some major IBJJF titles, his pre-fight rituals, and we take a deep dive into his signature submission “The Junny Lock”. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 86: Ground & Pound Mastery Feat. Jamie Siraj | 01:34:47 | |
Jamie Siraj is a professional mixed martial artist, BJJ black belt, and pro-MMA Champion in multiple promotions. Representing Pinnacle MMA, he is now the Tuff N Uff Featherweight champion (post-recording of this episode) and is a master of ground and pound. We discuss the autoimmune disease that sidelined his career for a few years (and almost killed him), training individual disciplines for MMA, and we take an in-depth look at effective ground and pound from one of Canada’s top MMA prospects. | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 87: Primetime Era Feat. Adam Posener | 01:10:15 | |
Adam Posener is an undefeated Canadian mixed martial artist, one of my brown belt students, and is becoming known for his dominant grappling performances inside the cage. Representing On Guard BJJ and Posener's Pankration/MMA, Adam is coming off of a spectacular 3rd round buzzer-beater armbar victory in Montreal over Trukon Carson and improves his professional record to 4-0 with 4 stoppages. We talk about his dominant rise in MMA, his recent fight in Montreal (including gripes about the Quebec Athletic Commission), and potential future match-ups. | |||
| 26 Dec 2024 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 88: Feat. Jake O’Driscoll & Adele Fornarino | 01:16:43 | |
Adele Fornarino is the current ADCC 55kg and Absolute World Champion, and Jake O’Driscoll is her coach and the owner of Essence BJJ in Perth, Australia. Fresh off her incredible double-gold performance at ADCC World Championship and a win at Who’s Number One, Adele is looking unstoppable. We discuss everything from training methodology to steroids to transgender sports. Enjoy this episode with the champ champ and her coach! | |||
| 02 Jan 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 89: That Jiu Jitsu Guy feat. Justin Lesko | 01:13:06 | |
Justin Lesko is BJJ brown belt, competitor, and the host of That Jiu Jitsu Podcast. He is also a retired MMA fighter with the coolest nickname ever: “The Irish Car Bomb”. We discuss his time competing in MMA, making a career in BJJ, when to leave a BJJ academy, calf-slicers, the return of Marcelo Garcia, and more! | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 90: The Meditative Arts Feat. Jeff Patterson | 00:49:32 | |
Jeff Patterson is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an author, and the owner of Northwest Fighting Arts in Portland, Oregon. He has over 36 years of martial arts experience in various disciplines including Eskrima, Boxing, Tai Chi, Qigong, Muay Thai, and Kenpo. He is a firm believer in the meditative arts and their benefits to improve all areas of life. We talk about getting started in meditation, creating a daily ritual, meditation for healing, and meditation for professional athletes. | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 91: Posture Is Everything | 00:52:36 | |
This week’s episode is all about the importance of good posture. I first define what posture is, and then I discuss the difference between concave and convex posture, how different scenarios require different postures, and how you can manage the distance and self-frame your guard using a convex posture. The self-framing method will help you retain your supine guard and form better connections to your opponent with your legs. Other topics discussed are scaling back training as we age (while still improving) and the importance of failure when developing skills. | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 92: Limitless BJJ Feat. Chad Kuhn | 01:04:31 | |
Chad Kuhn is a BJJ black belt, the owner of Limitless Tape, and the Head Coach of Team East Coast BJJ. Topics of discussion are horror movies, the leg lock renaissance, the most influential figures in BJJ and MMA, and the ups and downs of running a BJJ academy. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 93: Gratitude in BJJ & in Life | 00:57:23 | |
One of the lowest hanging fruit you can obtain to live a happier and more productive life is to practice gratitude every day. We go through life taking some of our most precious things for granted; our jobs, health, and families. Being grateful for what you have is something we can all do a bit better. They say the grass is always greener on the other side, and this is profoundly accurate. Episode topics are avoiding grudges, the importance of setbacks, bullying and social hierarchy, using gratitude to be more productive, maintaining relationships, victim consciousness, and how to practice gratitude on a daily basis. Did you count your blessings today? | |||
| 05 Feb 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 94: Jordan Preisinger Teaches Jiu Jitsu | 01:04:57 | |
Jordan Preisinger is a Canadian BJJ black belt, the owner and head coach of Limitless BJJ, and a well-known Jiu-Jitsu content creator. Aside from being the owner of multiple BJJ academies, Jordan makes some awesome Jiu-Jitsu content on his YouTube channel “Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu”. Topics of discussion are life after competition, politics, aliens, ecological dynamics, cults, and gym ownership. | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 95: This is SPARTA! Feat. Denny “300” Prokopos | 01:12:18 | |
Denny Prokopos is a 4th-degree black belt under Eddie Bravo (the first 10th Planet black belt), an IBJJF No Gi World Champion, and an EBI Champion. We discuss Denny’s journey coming up in the 10th Planet system, his previous feuds with Charles Gracie, calling out some of the biggest names in the sport, and of course, Greek food. As a disclaimer, this is a wild episode with lots of profanity and some audio issues at times (I apologize). Regardless, it is an action-packed ride from start to finish. Sit back, pack a bowl, and enjoy my conversation with Denny Prokopos. | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 96: Confidence is a Weapon/Tournament Recaps | 00:53:52 | |
What is the difference between good and GREAT competitors? Is it physical attributes, skill discrepancies, or just divine intervention? Sometimes, a major factor that can put a competitor in the winner’s circle is having supreme confidence and a belief that they cannot possibly lose. I discuss my last 2 competitions in Washington and Oregon, and contrast my game day experiences and rituals. I also share some fun stories, give some tips on how to boost your confidence when it really matters, and share some tips I received from the great Greg Souders to increase RNC finishes. | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 97: Moves You Probably Shouldn't Do In BJJ/Beginner's Expectations | 00:47:00 | |
Which moves are awesome and which moves are taboo in Jiu Jitsu? Unfortunately, especially in the context of competition, the lines between the two get blurred sometimes. In this episode, I discuss the do’s and don’ts of BJJ techniques in competition and in the practice room. I also talk about what you can expect within your first two years of Jiu-Jitsu training. Editor's note: Tai otoshi is a perfectly safe and effective move; this was a mistake. Tani otoshi is the technique that you shouldn't perform against your training partners. Tani otoshi is outlawed at my academy and creates a high risk in the training room. | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 98: Strength & Conditioning For BJJ Feat. Alfie Penney | 01:26:18 | |
Alfie Penney is a BJJ brown belt, coach, and competitor out of Partizan Grappling Academy. He is also a strength and conditioning coach and entrepreneur. His company “Sourced.” offers resources on strength & conditioning, nutrition, and recovery to athletes who are looking to improve their performance, and is also a supplement provider. Topics of discussion are incorporating and balancing strength training for grapplers, injury rehabilitation, sport specific movements vs. strength training movement patterns, managing intensity, and of course, what EJJP episode would be complete without a discussion on ecological dynamics? | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 99: New Hope For Stem Cells In BJJ Feat. Kevin Lucas | 01:12:01 | |
Kevin Lucas is a BJJ practitioner and the Co-Founder of New Hope Regeneration, a company that helps people heal with stem cell therapy. Recently, New Hope Regeneration has partnered with PGF, Subversiv BJJ, and BJJ legends like Caio Terra and Bruno Bastos to name a few. We discuss how stem cells work, the ethics of stem cells, what New Hope Regeneration protocol and recovery looks like, and success rates in patients. | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 100: HAPPY 100th Episode! ADCC Portland Recap | 00:51:28 | |
Episode 100 is here! What a journey it has been with you guys! I discuss my previous performance at ADCC Portland, stories and takeaways from the event, my thoughts on starting a podcast after 100 episodes, and the value of forcing discomfort in the training room. | |||