Best Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 308 - How To Beat Bigger Grapplers With Mike Perez 1:19:07

1h ago1:19:07

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Mike Perez is an ATOS Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, high level competitor, and the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials +99 KG winner. On this episode, Mike discusses his start in grappling, choosing to train at ATOS Jiu-Jitsu with Andre Galvao, the strategies Mike used against the bigger grappler at the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials, the main technique Mike avoids a…

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Ep. 281: Safe Stacking, feat. Mike "Dr. Kickass" Piekarski 1:00:23

1d ago1:00:23

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This week we're joined again by Dr. Mike Piekarski! Better known as "Doctor Kickass" on Instagram, Mike is a BJJ black belt under Henry Akins and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. In this episode, we discuss ways to safely apply the stack pass and reduce your risk of injury while defending it. Follow Mike on social: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_…

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Episode 307 - One Thing All Of The Best Competitors Do (Q&A) 1:08:34

3d ago1:08:34

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene answer some listener questions. What is one thing that all great competitors do? How to deal with a coach who acts like a “needy ex”? Should you compete in the Adult or Masters division as a 35 year old hobbyist? What is the proper etiquette for rolling with a disabled grappler? How to improve in BJJ…

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Ep. 280: Simplifying the Art, feat. Giles Garcia 1:30:27

4d ago1:30:27

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This week we're joined by Giles Garcia! Giles is the head coach at Ronin Grappling in Glasgow, Scotland. In this episode, Giles explains why it's so important that coaches help their students simplify their thinking surrounding Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Giles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/el_guanche Train with Giles at Ronin Grappling: https://ro…

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#381 - Kemoy "Rated R" Anderson & Isaac Stackhouse 1:57:29

6d ago1:57:29

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Joins the Inside BJJ crew talking solar eclipse, OJ RIP, PGF Season 6 Coaches Swap, and UFC 300. Kemoy "Rated R" Anderson joins the show to talk grappling, ADCC, and $$$. PGF Producer Isaac Stackhouse jumps on to talk about the rise of the PGF, keeping it raw on the streets, and what it all means in between!…

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#381 - Kemoy "Rated R" Anderson & Isaac Stackhouse 1:57:29

6d ago1:57:29

1:57:29

Joins the Inside BJJ crew talking solar eclipse, OJ RIP, PGF Season 6 Coaches Swap, and UFC 300. Kemoy "Rated R" Anderson joins the show to talk grappling, ADCC, and $$$. PGF Producer Isaac Stackhouse jumps on to talk about the rise of the PGF, keeping it raw on the streets, and what it all means in between!…

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Episode 306 - Takeaways From ADCC West Coast Trials 2024 1:19:47

11d ago1:19:47

1:19:47

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss some key takeaways from the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials. We discuss how several former trials losers became trials winners in 2024, how to best prepare for ADCC trials, why there is no “meta,” the importance of sticking to your style and game plan, the main differences between the ADCC trials from 2018 to 2…

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Ep. 279: Passing Strategies, feat. Stuart Cooper 1:01:07

11d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

This week we're joined by Stuart Cooper! Stuart is best known for his incredible Jiu-Jitsu documentaries, but he's also an outstanding black belt with a deadly guard passing game. In this episode, Stuart joins us to discuss some of the best styles and strategies for passing the guard. Follow Stuart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartcoop…

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#380 - Cam Hurd 1:51:38

11d ago1:51:38

1:51:38

The boys are talking embarrasing moments, ADCC West Coast Trials, and Cam Hurd joins the show to talk trials and PGF Season 6.By INSIDE BJJ

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#380 - Cam Hurd 1:51:38

11d ago1:51:38

1:51:38

The boys are talking embarrasing moments, ADCC West Coast Trials, and Cam Hurd joins the show to talk trials and PGF Season 6.By INSIDE BJJ

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GJJR! EP 170 Justin Faiferlick 45:01

11d ago45:01

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Justin Faiferlick, owner of Faiferlick Martial arts and Gracie Ft Dodge in Ft Dodge, IA, is a 7th degree black belt martial artist and a Gracie Jiu Jitsu blue belt. He is a career Air Force veteran, a husband, father, and grandfather. Justin is currently battling stage 4 malignant melanoma cancer. In this episode Justin discusses his military caree…

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BONUS: Grappling With Confidence, feat. Jozef Chen 1:04:38

17d ago1:04:38

1:04:38

We're giving you a bonus episode because yesterday's release was an April Fools' Day joke. 🤣 This episode is the second in a new BJJ Mental Models Premium series: Grappling With Confidence. In this episode, we're joined by breakout star and 2023 ADCC European champion Jozef Chen! Jozef discusses the importance of confidence for building resilience,…

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Episode 305 - The Curse Of Being Gifted At BJJ Early On 1:21:28

18d ago1:21:28

1:21:28

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of why struggling with Jiu-Jitsu early on can be a benefit. We also discuss why every defect has a positive effect, finding the love for training, why time is your ally in BJJ, when BJJ athletes who were slower starters begin to improve, one of the biggest hinderances in improving your BJJ, the val…

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Ep. 278: Offensive BJJ, feat. Priit Mihkelson 36:47

18d ago36:47

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This week we're joined again by Priit Mihkelson, formerly of Defensive BJJ! In this episode, Priit shares some shocking news: he is abandoning his study of defensive Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss Priit's new focus on 100% offensive BJJ, including topics such as: flash submissions, attacking from inside the guard, winning by injury stoppage, and biting mech…

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#379 - Samson Phommabout 1:36:14

20d ago1:36:14

1:36:14

The boys are back talking ADCC West Coast Trials, historic ADCC runs, and UFC Fight Night. Samson Phommabout joins the show from Las Vegas as he preps for the trials. Later, the guys bang the Reddit board.By INSIDE BJJ

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#379 - Samson Phommabout 1:36:14

18d ago1:36:14

1:36:14

The boys are back talking ADCC West Coast Trials, historic ADCC runs, and UFC Fight Night. Samson Phommabout joins the show from Las Vegas as he preps for the trials. Later, the guys bang the Reddit board.By INSIDE BJJ

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#378 - Jamie Carnall AND PGF Mock Draft 1:44:35

25d ago1:44:35

1:44:35

FIND OUT WHOSE CYRING over the Inside BJJ PGF Season 6 rankings. Jamie Carnall CLEANS UP from the BATHTUB! PLUS Hector and Mike join the show for the PGF Season 6 Mock Draft!By INSIDE BJJ

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#378 - Jamie Carnall AND PGF Mock Draft 1:44:35

1M ago1:44:35

1:44:35

FIND OUT WHOSE CYRING over the Inside BJJ PGF Season 6 rankings. Jamie Carnall CLEANS UP from the BATHTUB! PLUS Hector and Mike join the show for the PGF Season 6 Mock Draft!By INSIDE BJJ

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Episode 304 - How To Overcome Fear Of Takedowns In BJJ 1:19:50

25d ago1:19:50

1:19:50

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how to overcome the fear of takedowns in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss one of the main things Jiu-Jitsu does wrong when training takedowns, the importance of training takedowns with someone that is similar to your weight to decrease injuries and to improve success, how to build confidence in your takedowns, when it…

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Ep. 277: The Jiu-Jitsu "Happy Pill," feat. Mike Jaramillo 1:02:06

25d ago1:02:06

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This week we're joined by Mike Jaramillo! Mike is John Danaher's first black belt and the advanced no gi instructor at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York. In this episode, Mike discusses Jiu-Jitsu's power as a "happy pill" to enhance mental health, combat depression, and bring people together. Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m…

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GJJR! EP 169 Brian Glick 1:24:18

27d ago1:24:18

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Professor Brian Glick is BJJ black belt under John Danaher and Renzo gracie. He is a world renowned instructor and coach, and John Dananher’s longest running student. In this interview he discusses the culture shock of Moving to NYC at 17, his introduction to Gracie Jiu Jitsu, his introduction to John Danaher at Renzo’s academy, what the the enviro…

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BONUS: Marcelo Garcia on The Highest Levels 1:36:08

29d ago1:36:08

1:36:08

This episode was originally for BJJ Mental Models Premium subscribers, but you're getting it for free! The Highest Levels is a BJJMM Premium podcast on peak performance hosted by Emily Kwok and Joe Hannan. In this episode, Emily is joined by arguably the greatest pound-for-pound grappler in the history of the sport, Marcelo Garcia. I really don't h…

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Episode 303 - Chad "The Beast" Hardy 1:37:34

1M ago1:37:34

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On this episode, we are joined by Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Owner of Guardian MMA, Chad “The Beast” Hardy. Chad discusses recovering from a severe injury, the crazy story of Chad competing against a 300 lb. wrestler when he was 14 years old, how to modify training to get through a major injury, how Chad improved his BJJ while injured, “The Hardy Hit…

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Ep. 276: Polarity Mapping, feat. Emily Kwok 59:26

1M ago59:26

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This week we're joined again by Emily Kwok! Emily is a peak performance consultant and multi-time BJJ black belt world champion representing Marcelo Garcia. In this episode, Emily introduces polarity mapping: a powerful tool for understanding nuance and breaking through either/or thinking. We discuss polarities in Jiu-Jitsu, such as: tension/slack,…

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#377 - Mike John and Carl Sims 1:48:06

1M ago1:48:06

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The guys are BACK with their TOP PICKS for best ELITE MILITARY fighting teams of ALL TIME! 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu standout Mike John joins the show to talk PGF Season 6. Long time friend of the show, Carl Sims, checks in to talk Proving Grounds Invitational coming up! Join us for all of the matside banter you're missing!…

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#377 - Mike John and Carl Sims 1:48:06

1M ago1:48:06

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The guys are BACK with their TOP PICKS for best ELITE MILITARY fighting teams of ALL TIME! 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu standout Mike John joins the show to talk PGF Season 6. Long time friend of the show, Carl Sims, checks in to talk Proving Grounds Invitational coming up! Join us for all of the matside banter you're missing!…

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#376 - Renato Canuto 1:11:14

1M ago1:11:14

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The guys are back! Jake Paul DODGES the entire roster of Punchout. Ryan Garcia's HAS FOUND THE MAGIC. Gordon Ryan SAYS NO TO ADCC CHEDDAR and everything else in between. PLUS - Renato Canuto joins the show to talk PGF Season 6, Fight Pass Invitational, and MORE!By INSIDE BJJ

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#376 - Renato Canuto 1:11:14

1M ago1:11:14

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The guys are back! Jake Paul DODGES the entire roster of Punchout. Ryan Garcia's HAS FOUND THE MAGIC. Gordon Ryan SAYS NO TO ADCC CHEDDAR and everything else in between. PLUS - Renato Canuto joins the show to talk PGF Season 6, Fight Pass Invitational, and MORE!By INSIDE BJJ

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Episode 302 - What Is The Toughest Belt To Get In Jiu-Jitsu? 1:13:40

1M ago1:13:40

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the toughest belt to get in Jiu-Jitsu and also the toughest transition between belts in Jiu-Jitsu. We also discuss the secret to learning a new skill, why the white belt is not the toughest belt to get, how Jiu-Jitsu can impact your life in a positive way, enjoying the process of training, why you should th…

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Ep. 275: Submission Series: The Roadhouse Choke, feat. Rob Biernacki 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

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This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! Fresh off winning his first world championship at 2023 IBJJF No Gi Worlds in the masters 4 black belt middleweight division, Rob joins us to unveil a new submission he's been developing for the past year: the roadhouse choke. It's a modified throat post choke that Rob recently used successfully in comp…

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#375 - Las Vegas 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

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Viva Las Vegas! Tim and Andrew catch up on the Las Vegas Trip for the PGF Season 6 Qualifiers and the UFC Fight Pass Invitational!By INSIDE BJJ

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#375 - Las Vegas 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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Viva Las Vegas! Tim and Andrew catch up on the Las Vegas Trip for the PGF Season 6 Qualifiers and the UFC Fight Pass Invitational!By INSIDE BJJ

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Getting the most from BJJ Mental Models 27:44

1M ago27:44

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We make a LOT of educational Jiu-Jitsu content here at BJJ Mental Models! Whether you're into our free resources or a BJJMM Premium subscriber, here's a playbook on how to best use ALL our content to become a better grappler. Watch this on YouTube to see the visuals: https://youtu.be/4vbreoHjVR8 Here's a link to the course mentioned in this episode…

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Episode 301 - Zoltan Bathory and "Epic" Matt 1:34:33

2M ago1:34:33

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Judo Black Belt, BJJ Black Belt, and the guitarist from the band “Five Finger Death Punch,” Zoltan Bathory. We are also joined by BJJ Black Belt and owner of "Epic Roll," Matt Wahlstrom. On this episode, Zo discusses his dream of moving to the United States to become a musician, starting Judo at 9 yea…

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Ep. 274: How Coaches Communicate, feat. David Porter 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

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This week we're joined by David Porter! David is a black belt under Pedro Sauer and manages XCAL Martial Arts in Ashburn, Virginia. In this episode, David discusses the importance of choosing your coaching language carefully. David shares best practices such as: focusing on evergreen mechanics, clarity in language, aligning with student goals, avoi…

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GJJR! EP 168 Thomas Rozdzynski 1:16:41

2M ago1:16:41

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Thomas Rozdzynski is a 3rd degree black belt, owner of the ROL academy of Jiu Jitsu, Co-Owner of the ROL Radio podcast, and creator of ROL TV. In this interview Thomas talks about the challenges of immigrating to the US as a teenager and how it developed his resiliency, the importance of doing hard things, the evolution of “fluffy Thomas”, training…

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Episode 300 - 10th Planet Black Belt Andy Varela 1:12:32

2M ago1:12:32

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Andy Varela is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and high level competitor. Andy joins the podcast to discuss his start in training MMA and then eventually focusing on Jiu-Jitsu at 21 years old, what it was like having a father who was an MMA coach, moving to Las Vegas to pursue a career MMA, competing in a grappling match against former UFC Middl…

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Ep. 273: Position as Submission, feat. Sebastian Brosche 1:04:22

2M ago1:04:22

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This week we're joined by black belt and Yoga for BJJ founder Sebastian Brosche! Sebastian joins us to break down one of our favorite strategies: position as submission. The meta is increasingly evolving to appreciate the importance of submission-level pressure. In this episode, we explain why that is and how to do it. Follow Sebastian on Instagram…

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#374 - Storytime! 1:36:14

2M ago1:36:14

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Brady OUT! Valente IN! Dern BACK to ADCC. Drop-in, drop-out with MASTERFUL TROLL & EPIC TALES!!! The boys catch up with latest Jiu-Jitsu news, MMA updates, AND and EPIC story on this episode of the Inside BJJ podcast.By INSIDE BJJ

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#374 - Storytime! 1:36:14

2M ago1:36:14

1:36:14

Brady OUT! Valente IN! Dern BACK to ADCC. Drop-in, drop-out with MASTERFUL TROLL & EPIC TALES!!! The boys catch up with latest Jiu-Jitsu news, MMA updates, AND and EPIC story on this episode of the Inside BJJ podcast.By INSIDE BJJ

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#373 - Elijah Carlton 1:09:20

2M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

NO-HOLDS BARRED chat with Elijah Carlton on Inside BJJ - where the fights get real and the stories get personal. From GRITTY MAT TALES to the SECRETS behind dominating in Jiu-Jitsu, Elijah delivers an unfiltered glimpse into the fighter's life. Expect technique talk, RAW HUMOR, and a side of Jiu-Jitsu you've never heard before. This one's for the r…

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#373 - Elijah Carlton 1:09:20

2M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

NO-HOLDS BARRED chat with Elijah Carlton on Inside BJJ - where the fights get real and the stories get personal. From GRITTY MAT TALES to the SECRETS behind dominating in Jiu-Jitsu, Elijah delivers an unfiltered glimpse into the fighter's life. Expect technique talk, RAW HUMOR, and a side of Jiu-Jitsu you've never heard before. This one's for the r…

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Episode 109 - Colton Crawford 1:16:39

2M ago1:16:39

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Colton Crawford is a member of The Dead South and a BJJ brown belt.In this episode, we discuss life on the road, the creative process, Twitch streaming, Banjo playing, and much more.By Daniel Strauss

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Episode 299 - How To Reinvent Your BJJ Game With BJJ Black Belt Jeff Alexander 1:21:49

2M ago1:21:49

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by BJJ black belt and former MMA fighter Jeff Alexander. Jeff also helps run "The Chewjitsu Open" and shares some details about the upcoming tournaments. Jeff joins the podcast to discuss his start in MMA and taking his first fight without any formal training, the challenges of balancing family life and …

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Ep. 272: Common Jiu-Jitsu Mistakes, feat. Matt Kwan 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

This week, Brother Matt joins us again to break down common Jiu-Jitsu mistakes such as failing to regulate tension, failing to fight for the inside channel, failing to manage the distance, failing to set goals, believing your coach knows everything, and failing to clear your trademark with JT Torres. Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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#372- AJ Agazarm 1:56:31

2M ago1:56:31

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AJ SIGNS with PGF to settle the score on Season 6 . MAJOR BEEF with unannounced season 6 competitor! WANTS RETRIBUTION! Talks Shields, Rocha, Flograppling AND MOAR!!!!By INSIDE BJJ

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#372- AJ Agazarm 1:56:31

2M ago1:56:31

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AJ SIGNS with PGF to settle the score on Season 6 . MAJOR BEEF with unannounced season 6 competitor! WANTS RETRIBUTION! Talks Shields, Rocha, Flograppling AND MOAR!!!!By INSIDE BJJ

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Episode 298 - 10th Planet Black Belt Johnny Buck 1:35:52

2M ago1:35:52

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On this episode, we are joined by 10th Planet Black Belt, former MMA fighter, and “Rogue Combat Club” owner Johnny Buck. Johnny discusses what sets his gym and business apart from other gyms in Asheville area, the importance of gym culture on and off the mats 15, how to build a balance at the gym for hobbyists and high level competitors, the import…

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Ep. 271: High-Functioning Anxiety in BJJ, feat. Kristina Barlaan 1:04:22

2M ago1:04:22

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This week we're joined again by Kristina Barlaan! Kristina is a black belt under Caio Terra, and is a passionate advocate for mental health in the Jiu-Jitsu community. In this episode, Kristina joins us to speak candidly about her personal experiences with high-functioning anxiety as a Jiu-Jitsu coach and athlete. Follow Kristina on Instagram: http…

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Episode 297 - Is BJJ Watered Down? 57:48

2M ago57:48

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On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the idea of whether BJJ is watered down. We chat about how Jiu-Jitsu has evolved over the years from a traditional self-defense martial art and more toward a sport, how BJJ becoming more of a business changed the martial art, the evolution of training, how social media has impacted BJJ techniques and learni…

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