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The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 120: The Biggest Problem in BJJWe discuss the allegations toward Andre Galvao, the Atos aftermath, the plague of sexual misconduct in our sport, God complex, and the power hierarchy in BJJ. I also give some potential solutions to prevent this kind of misconduct. Then we cleanse the palate with some funny stuff that happened at Grappling Industries Vancouver this past weekend.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https...
2026-02-051h 05The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu-Jitsu Podcast Ep 118: We Are So Back!It’s been a long time, but we are back! I haven’t put up an episode since July, and there is so much to catch up on. Aside from shaking off the rust, I talk about my last couple of competitions for 2025, my current injury, BJJ drama, current events, and what is next for the podcast. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Check these videos out!Prime Series BJJ Match: https://youtu.be/E6YedkW_2w8?si=5IMiPXdOEkQ1mVTTAttac...
2026-01-071h 10The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 117: How & Why BJJ is Always Changing, Identity PoliticsAs we all know, the sport of BJJ is always changing and evolving. Every competition is another opportunity to unleash a new move or attack, and the natural response that follows is, "How do we learn said attack and develop a solution for it?" I talk about trends in the sport, both old and new, kids’ BJJ, and staying ahead of the curve. I also discuss my most recent competition (Grappling Industries Vancouver) and some other current issues, such as Derek Moneyberg, Tim Kennedy's stolen valor, Ben Askren, Randy Couture, and antifascist freedom fighters, in the comments section.
2025-07-161h 12The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 116: Reinventing Yourself Feat. Aaron "Tex" JohnsonTex Johnson is a multiple-time IBJJF No Gi Pan Champ, ADCC Trials winner, an ADCC World Championship veteran, and a former professional MMA fighter. He has competed against an impressive list of BJJ legends with and without the gi. We discuss a wide variety of topics, including his start in martial arts, his career-ending injury vs. Orlando Sanchez, health insurance and health care in Canada and the USA, his new business ventures in financing, and bullying in public schools. This one was a banger, so strap yourself in for this conversation with a BJJ legend! Please leave a...
2025-07-092h 10The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 115: The Coyote Half GuardThe coyote half guard is one of the best half guard systems in the sport. It’s is a big part of my game, and I believe every grappler should learn it. I discuss the most important details of the system, half guard fundamentals, how to win the whizzer vs. under hook battle, the dogbar, and shutting down the coyote half guard. The choice is between a sweep or your knee… what would you choose? Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Conta...
2025-07-0254 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 114: Liam CrelinstenLiam Crelinsten is a BJJ competitor representing Tristar Montreal and B-Team, and is the younger brother of Ethan Crelinsten. We discuss his early days training in the blue basement at Renzo’s, growing up with Ethan, PEDS, and getting his leg broken by Nora Schultz. Look out for Liam when he competes at the ADCC East Coast Trials later this year (I’ll be in the same division). Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Liam’s Instagram: @liamcrelinsten1230 Contact/Support T...
2025-06-251h 03The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 113: Top 10 Myths of a Jiu Jitsu CompetitorBeing a competitor in Jiu Jitsu comes with highs and lows, but it is important to know what you are getting into. In this episode, I discuss the biggest myths you will hear surrounding BJJ competitors, plus I talk about my recent visit to a hand physiotherapist (it didn’t go well), and I briefly go over WNO results from last weekend. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 7: My Fight With Autoimmune Disease:https://ejjp.sho...
2025-06-1854 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 112: Fearless Feat. Lance GibsonLance Gibson is a retired mixed martial arts competitor, UFC and ADCC veteran, Actor, and MMA gym owner. He is widely regarded as a Canadian MMA pioneer. He has worked with notable celebrities such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jessica Alba, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. We discuss street fight stories, the early days of training and competing in MMA, competing in the first ever ADCC World Championship, and his career as an actor. Lance has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the martial arts and acting worlds, and it was incredible to talk to him abou...
2025-06-111h 19The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 111: Biggest Myths For Gym OwnersOwning and operating a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school is both a labour of love and a huge responsibility. Speaking from 10 years of experience running my own academy, I talk about the biggest myths that I heard surrounding gym ownership. Some topics of discussion are kids programs, building customer loyalty (the right way), ordering gear overseas, building profit, and big name affiliations. Maybe this episode turned into a bit of a venting session, but I think you will find it interesting nonetheless. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to g...
2025-06-041h 10The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 110: The Kipping EscapeDo you even kip, bro? If you don't know the kipping escape, or if you have given up on learning this move, then this is the episode for you! I discuss the mechanics of the kipping escape, when to use (and when not to use) the kip, common mistakes, and how to shut down and counter the kipping escape. Simply put, if you want to thrive in the modern BJJ landscape, you absolutely must understand and be able to utilize the kipping escape. I promise you; once you make the kipping escape a part of your game, your pin...
2025-05-2846 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 109: Uncensored Feat. Kyle BoehmKyle Boehm is a 10th Planet Black Belt, a world-class competitor, an ADCC, EBI, and CJI veteran, and the winner of the BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix and the King Of The Mats Invitational. We discuss training with Rob Biernacki, being a better competitor, surfing, and several controversial conspiracies. This one is a banger. Enjoy! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Kyle’s Instagram:@kyleboehm10p Kyle’s YouTube Channel:https://m.youtube.com/@roninvideos5376 Contact/Support The Sho...
2025-05-211h 16The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 108:Tips To Optimize Your No Gi GameAre you a Gi grappler looking to get better control of those slippery No Gi guys? This is the episode for you! I share my 11 tips to optimize your No Gi game. I also touch on my recent stem cell treatment in Spokane, Washington.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard On...
2025-05-1456 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 107: Tales From the Blue Basement Feat. Jon CalestineJon Calestine is a BJJ competitor, coach, and black belt under Daisuke Yamaji. Known for his vicious leg attacks and winning championships at the Eddie Bravo and Sapateiro Invitationals, Jon Calestine cut his chops in the blue basement with the Danaher Death Squad at Renzo Gracie New York. We discuss his beginnings in BJJ, his extensive time training with the godfather of modern leg locks, Eddie Cummings, coaching beginners, professional wrestling, and more.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Jon’s Patreon:pat...
2025-05-071h 12The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 106: The Long Step PassThe long step pass is one of the best guard passes in all of Jiu Jitsu, and is one of the premier guard passes used by the AOJ team. After studying Tainan Dalpra's masterclass on the long step pass, I share my thoughts and takeaways from the instructional. I talk about grips, mechanics, drilling methods, common problems, and blending the long step pass with other guard passes. I also discuss air-frying ribeyes and my recent performance, and the Copa Katana Championship. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to gr...
2025-04-3047 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 105: The Anaconda Strangle, Mistakes Make Us BetterThe Anaconda is easily one of the most effective front headlock submissions one can learn. This attack is a very high percentage and works well with the other premier front headlock submissions. I talk about entries, finishing mechanics, common problems and solutions, and blending the Anaconda with other headlocks. Nobody’s front headlock game is complete without the Anaconda, so get practicing! I also talk about mistakes, why they are important, and how experimentation and short-term failure leads to long-term growth and improvement.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to...
2025-04-2345 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 104: False Reaps Feat. Max HansonMax Hanson is a Canadian BJJ Black Belt under Dante Leon. Representing Pedigo Submission Fighting and Team ADAMAS, Max is currently one of the top 170 lbs. grapplers in the world. He has won some big tournaments such as IBJJF No Gi Pans, No Gi American Nationals, The Enigma Invitational (multiple times), The Sapateiro Invitational (multiple times), and Midwest Finishers (multiple times). We discuss leg attacks, false reaps, rulesets, effective drilling, and competition preparation and mindset.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Max‘s Con...
2025-04-161h 02The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 103: Leg Locks For Kids?Years ago, leg locks were considered taboo in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. While they are widely accepted as effective and fair today, they still remain taboo for children. So naturally, I felt it my duty to think outside the box and begin teaching my kids competition team leg attacks! I discuss why leg locks are important for kids, training safely in the practice room, important tips and concepts, and my favourite leg lock games and drills for kids. I have now taught my kids leg attacks for one year… these are my findings.Please leave a re...
2025-04-0958 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 102: Canada vs. USA Roll-A-Lot Recap/Mexican VacationI talk about my Mexican vacation and my last super fight vs. Charlie Gilpin. My foot hurts. I’ll be fine, though.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 ...
2025-04-0246 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 101: Doctors of Physio for BJJ Feat. Dr. Diana WangDiana Wang is a BJJ practitioner, certified athletic trainer, and a doctor of physical therapy. She is also the owner of Open Mat Physio, a physiotherapy practice based out of Los Angeles that exclusively focusses on educating and rehabilitating Jiu Jitsu athletes. We talk about being a medic at BJJ tournaments, submissions for kids, the most common injuries for grapplers, physiotherapy for grapplers, and building a mindset that will help you overcome an injury.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Diana’s Contacts:
2025-03-261h 07The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 100: HAPPY 100th Episode! ADCC Portland RecapEpisode 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard O...
2025-03-1951 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 99: New Hope For Stem Cells In BJJ Feat. Kevin LucasKevin 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Contact New Hope Regeneration:Website: n...
2025-03-121h 12The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 98: Strength & Conditioning For BJJ Feat. Alfie PenneyAlfie 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?Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if y...
2025-03-051h 26The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 97: Moves You Probably Shouldn't Do In BJJ/Beginner's ExpectationsWhich 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: http...
2025-02-2647 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 96: Confidence is a Weapon/Tournament RecapsWhat 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.Please leave a...
2025-02-1953 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 95: This is SPARTA! Feat. Denny “300” ProkoposDenny 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 De...
2025-02-121h 12The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 94: Jordan Preisinger Teaches Jiu JitsuJordan 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Jordan’s Instagram:@jordanteachesjiujitsu@limitlessbjjtrenton Jordan’s YouTube:Jordan Teaches JiujitsuJordan’s...
2025-02-051h 04The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 93: Gratitude in BJJ & in LifeOne 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...
2025-01-2957 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 92: Limitless BJJ Feat. Chad KuhnChad 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. We appreciate your support!Chad’s Instagram:@Slasher_BJJ@teamecma_and_fitness@limitless_tapeMendes Brothers Rickson Cup Highlights:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgo_yCpefKg...
2025-01-221h 04The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 91: Posture Is EverythingThis 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, an...
2025-01-1552 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 90: The Meditative Arts Feat. Jeff PattersonJeff 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow...
2025-01-0849 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 89: That Jiu Jitsu Guy feat. Justin LeskoJustin 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!Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Justin’s Instagram:@justinlesko@that_jiujitsu_podcast Justin’s YouTube:That Jiu-Jitsu GuyContact...
2025-01-021h 13The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 88: Feat. Jake O’Driscoll & Adele FornarinoAdele 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!Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Instagram:Jake: @jakeod_essencebjjAdele: @adel...
2024-12-261h 16The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 87: Primetime Era Feat. Adam PosenerAdam 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. I...
2024-12-181h 10The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 86: Ground & Pound Mastery Feat. Jamie SirajJamie 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to gr...
2024-12-111h 34The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 85: The Junny Lock Feat. Edwin “Junny” OcasioEdwin “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”.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Junny’s Instagram:@junny_bjj Junny’s Content:...
2024-12-041h 03The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 84: BJJ for our Youth Feat. Chris OrtizChris 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”.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Chris’ website:www.coachortiz.comContac...
2024-11-271h 08The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 83: The Roadhouse Choke Feat. Rob BiernackiRob 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!
2024-11-201h 22The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 82: Building Youth Champions in BJJ Feat. Dallas O'ReganDallas 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 base...
2024-11-131h 36The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 81: How To Learn A SkillI’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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to...
2024-11-061h 00The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 80: ADCC Van RecapThe 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: http...
2024-10-3049 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 79: 5 Systems For Beginners in BJJ, Revolution RecapWhen 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.Pl...
2024-10-2350 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 78: Designing The Perfect Practice for BJJIn 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if possible. It...
2024-10-161h 01The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 77: Knee Cuts and Winning Engagements Feat. Jon ThomasJonathan 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)!Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to...
2024-10-091h 05The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 76: Feat. Radley "Snake Eyes" Da SilvaRadley “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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if possible. It really helps to grow the show!https://www.instagram.com/radley_dasilv...
2024-10-021h 23The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast p 75: Fastest Ways to STIFLE Your Growth in BJJ RevealedDo 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.If you spend enough time in this sport, plateaus are inevitable… I hope some of these tips can help you break through plateaus and reach new levels on the mats!
2024-09-251h 02The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 74: Berimbolos & Crab RidesDo 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...
2024-09-1847 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 73: Don’t Stand Up Feat. Chris WojcikChris 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”.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and...
2024-09-111h 08The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 72: Foundations of LeadershipThis 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.c...
2024-09-041h 06The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 71: ADCC/CJI Review, Upsets, TakeawaysThe 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Also, check out:-Stuart Cooper: Banned from ADCC & Flograppling-El Segundo Podcast Ep.35: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64_l2ExVE-4&t=1050s
2024-08-2846 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 70: Less Impressed More Involved BJJ Feat. Jake LuigiJake 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.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Check Out Jake’s Content:Outlier DB: https://outlierdb.com/Less Impressed More Involved BJJ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtCXd56WxbKu5x51lzHmyQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/li...
2024-08-211h 23The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 69: FTW Recap & ADCC/CJI PicksIt’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! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Sho...
2024-08-1451 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 68: Avoiding Burn OutAnyone 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! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It rea...
2024-08-0755 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 67: Arm BarsArm 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.ADCC 2011 Vinny Magalhaes vs. Fabricio Werdum: Why didn't the armbar work?!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qf4SVo68mY&t=252sContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com O...
2024-07-311h 01The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 66: Scaling Tasks Feat. Jon ChanJon 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the sho...
2024-07-241h 07The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 65: Developing Systems & My Thoughts on Battle Mats 1Jiu 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodE...
2024-07-1752 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 64: In Search of Truth Feat. Hector LombardHector 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. Please leave...
2024-07-101h 37The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 63: How to Win a FightHave 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Editor’s note: Pepper spray is illegal in Canada.Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInst...
2024-07-0347 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 62: Optimizing Weight DistributionOne 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/T...
2024-06-2659 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 61: KuzushiKuzushi 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...
2024-06-1947 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 60: Dr. Kickass Feat. Mike PiekarskiMike “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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Mike Piekarski’s Website:https://blackbeltsportsperformance.mykajabi.com/Instagram:@doctor_kickassContact/Support...
2024-06-121h 05The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 59: ADCC vs CJI Feat. Ben DysonBen 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if y...
2024-06-051h 01The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 58: Friend or Foe Feat. Lucas WilhanLucas 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact Lucas W...
2024-05-291h 18The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 57: Enter Flow State Feat. Scott LynchScott 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow t...
2024-05-221h 27The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 56: Top 10 Myths In BJJThe 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! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/S...
2024-05-1555 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 55: Dr. Testosterone Feat. George Touliatos MDDr. 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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Dr. Touliatos’ Website:Gtoul.comContact/Suppor...
2024-05-081h 18The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 54: Increasing Survivability Feat. Todd FoxTodd 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.Please leave a review, subscribe...
2024-05-011h 32The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 53: Fight League Atlantic Feat. Derek “Cat” ClarkeDerek “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. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if yo...
2024-04-241h 19The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 52: Playing With Fire Feat. Theo FleuryTheo 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!Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps...
2024-04-171h 27The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 51: Promotions in BJJI talk about promotions in BJJ, how to know when a student is ready for promotion, false positives, kid promotions, belt tests, and more.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast...
2024-04-1059 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 50: Jozef Chen & Dima MurovanniJozef 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. Apollo 17 Liftoff from Moon - December 14, 1972: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HQfauGJaTsInstagram:@dima_murovanni@jozefchenjjJozef's Patreon:https://www.p...
2024-04-031h 11The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu-Jitsu Podcast Ep 49: Refereeing For BeginnersIn 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 mist...
2024-03-2745 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 48: Mentoring a MentorThis 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...
2024-03-201h 11The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 47: Donkey: The New GuardThis 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...
2024-03-0650 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 46: Matchmaking Feat. Riccardo “Baleia” AmmendoliaRiccardo 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.IG: @riccardoammendoliabjjYouTube: www.youtube.com/@RiccardoAmmendoliaBJJ/videosContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu...
2024-02-281h 07The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 45: There are Two Wolves Feat. Seb LavoieSeb 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.How to reach Seb:Website: Ravenstrategik.comIG: @slavccmdrContact/Support The Show:Webs...
2024-02-211h 31The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 44: 10 Tips To Optimize Your Culinary AbilityToday 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! Books:Culinary Artistry: https://www.amazon.ca/Culinary-Artistry-Andrew-Dornenburg/dp/0471287857Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide T...
2024-02-1458 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 42: I Dominated Eddie Feat. Brandon MccaghrenBrandon 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). B-Mac’s stuff: -Instagram: @brandonmc.ninja -YouTube: Brandon Mccaghren -Brandon’s Online Academy: bmac.mykajabi.com -I Dominated Eddie- Eddie Bravo vs Royler Gracie- Metamoris 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvBY_-A96pE
2024-01-241h 17The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 43: Takedowns For BJJ Feat. Brian GlickBrian 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.INSTRUCTIONALS:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/under-pressure-leg-entanglements-by-brian-glickhttps://bjjfanatics.com/products/half-butterfly-mastery-by-brian-glickhttps://bjjfanatics.com/products/under-pressure-retention-recovery-and-attacking-from-guard-by-brian-glickINSTAGRAM@bzglickYOUTUBE...
2024-01-171h 21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 41: Stem Cells Work with Stuart CooperStuart 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). ...
2024-01-171h 07The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 40: Improve Your Base On TopHaving 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! Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zar...
2024-01-1052 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 19: Make Outside Ashi Great AgainOutside 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! Further Study/Resources: -Leglocks: Enter The System by John Danaher -Systematically Attacking The Legs by Gordon Ryan -Dynamic Outside Ashi: Leg...
2023-08-1659 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 18: Surviving Front HeadlocksThis 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! Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod Email: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Ca...
2023-08-0957 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 17: The Ego: Friend or Foe?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!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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
2023-08-021h 06The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 16: The Ecological Approach: My Findings After 3 MonthsIn 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!Check out Greg Souders’ social media:@gdsouders@standardjiujitsuFurther Studies/Resources:-Make It Stick: The...
2023-07-261h 08The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 15: Preparing Kids for CompetitionThis 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!Contact/Support The Show: Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodE...
2023-07-191h 13The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 14: The History of BJJ part 2: TransitionsThis 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:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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
2023-07-121h 27The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 13: The History of BJJ part 1: OriginsIn 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!Further study/Resources:-Mastering Jujitsu by Renzo Gracie and John DanaherContact/Support The Show:
2023-07-051h 00The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 12: BJJ For BeginnersThis 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!Picking a gym-Be...
2023-06-281h 13The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 11: Optimizing Learning with Greg SoudersThis 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!Check out Greg's social media:@gdsouders@standardjiujitsuFurther Studies/Resources:-Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning By Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel...
2023-06-211h 47The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 10: Conditioning For Jiu JitsuWe 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 trainingStrength & conditioningBalance your training to focus on as many of these aspects as possible. This will help you become a well-rounded athlete....
2023-06-141h 15The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 9: Optimizing with InstructionalsThis 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 -JJ is an arms race and a game of systems-Every practitioner can benefit from instructionals -Mental studying is heavily underutilized-Supplement physical training with me...
2023-06-071h 07The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 8: IBJJF vs ADCCIn 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! Contrasting Rule Sets- No advantages are awarded in ADCC- Penalty is represented as a negative point in ADCC- ADCC matches have a sub...
2023-05-311h 05The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 7: My Fight With Auto Immune DiseaseHave you or any loved ones suffered from autoimmune disease? I discuss my experience with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a solution that worked for me.I also talk about my findings using the Greg Souders Ecological approach to Jiu Jitsu for the first week at my academy. Enjoy the show!Further Study/Resources:- Professor Greg Souders of Standard Jiu-Jitsu (IG: @gdsouders, @standardjiujitsu)- BJJ Mental Models Podcast Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Souders- https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article...
2023-05-241h 04The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 5: Overcoming InjuryThis 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
2023-05-101h 14The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 4: Half Guard PassingGeneral 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...
2023-05-031h 10The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 3: KimuraWhat 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 situationsWho inven...
2023-04-261h 01The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 1: This is The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastWelcome to The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast! A place where you'll find everything you need to know about jiu jitsu. In today's episode we'll talk about:What is the mission statement of the EJJP?To bring listeners the best educational BJJ content possibleShare knowledge from my personal studies and experiencesTo emphasize the mental aspect of BJJTo find and share the best teaching, learning, and training methodsTo help practitioners of all levelsWho am I?Co-Creator of the BJJ Mental Models Podcast Owner, Operator, and Head Coach of On G...
2023-04-1223 minThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 2: Contrasting Teaching and Learning Styles for Jiu JitsuThe 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 practitionersQuestions for each method of...
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BJJ Mental ModelsEp. 224: Waypoints and J-Points, feat. Matt KwanThis week we're joined again by Brother Matt! We have a great chat on mental models and strategies regarding waypoints, j-points, and positional camping.Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! by Matt Kwan:https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6eOn Guard BJJ Online Academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyResources mentioned in this episode:Less Impressed More Involved — YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJLess Impressed More Half Guard Passinghttps://limibjj.mykajabi.com/Jozef Chen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/
2023-03-271h 00BJJ Mental ModelsEp. 204: Coaching With Technology, feat. Matt Kwan & Alex SimoesThis week we're joined by Brother Matt Kwan and Alex Simoes! Alex is the CEO of Tekneek, and Brother Matt is Brother Matt. In this episode, we talk about how recent advances in coaching technology can benefit everyone, from students to coaches.Email Alex to create your Tekneek account:alex@tekneek.ioCheck out the On Guard BJJ online academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
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