Best Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Podcasts (2024)

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Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics 9:11

2h ago9:11

9:11

In this week's mini-episode we discuss blood choke mechanics! This is the concept behind all chokes we'd classify as "carotid restraints," where compression on the carotid arteries cuts off blood flow to the brain. We'll discuss the simple "triangle around the head" concept that helps tighten all blood chokes including rear naked chokes, collar cho…

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Episode 325 - ADCC and CJI Recap 1:15:49

3h ago1:15:49

1:15:49

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene recap their weekend in Las Vegas and discuss what it was like attending the 2024 ADCC Worlds and the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. We discuss how using the “pit” at CJI effected the matches, our thoughts on the use of rounds, the 10-point must scoring system, open scoring, and judging criteria for the CJI. We…

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Ep. 298: Working Around Injury, feat. Mandy Schneider 49:34

3d ago49:34

49:34

This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider! Mandy is a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete competing at purple belt out of SOUL FIGHTERS Martial Arts in Allen, Texas. Mandy just underwent surgery for chronic bursitis in her elbow, and in this week's episode, Mandy shares her experience working around injury in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include the challenge…

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Mini Ep. 15: Dominant Angles 8:17

2h ago8:17

8:17

In this week's mini-episode we discuss dominant angles! The concept of dominant angles is more complicated than "being behind or beside your opponent." It's more about positioning your body relative to theirs such that their arms, legs, and other weapons can't come into play. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjm…

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Episode 324 - BJJ Black Belt and ADCC 2009 Bronze Medalist David Avellan 2:02:14

11d ago2:02:14

2:02:14

David Avellan is a BJJ black belt, ADCC 2009 Bronze Medalist, creator of “The Kimura Trap System,” and owner of the Freestyle Fighting Academy. On this episode, David shares his start in martial arts, transitioning to wrestling, lessons learned from wrestling, starting a gym with minimal training and no business experience, how he raised money for …

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Ep. 297: Leaving Your Gym, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez 1:03:45

5d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

This week we're joined again by David Figueroa-Martinez! David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California. In this episode, David discusses one of the most difficult — but sometimes essential — decisions that many grapplers will face during their journey: the decision to leave their gym. Follow David on soc…

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#391 - Clay Haywood 2:27:38

3d ago2:27:38

2:27:38

The boys are BACK with Clay Hawood from Broken Anvil Jiu-Jitsu! Great grappling banter, jokes, and all the other idiotic ridiculous antics you expect from your all-time favorite Jiu-Jitsu show!By INSIDE BJJ

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#391 - Clay Haywood 2:27:38

3d ago2:27:38

2:27:38

The boys are BACK with Clay Hawood from Broken Anvil Jiu-Jitsu! Great grappling banter, jokes, and all the other idiotic ridiculous antics you expect from your all-time favorite Jiu-Jitsu show!By INSIDE BJJ

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Mini Ep. 14: Countergripping 7:40

8d ago7:40

7:40

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss countergripping! There are three ways to counter a grip: breaking the grip (stripping their fingers), inverting the grip (pummeling to make the grip our own), or changing the angle (which can render the grip useless). In general, breaking the grip is the least efficient option, changing the angle is the most …

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Episode 323 - "We Defy Foundation" Vice President and BJJ Brown Belt TJ Kreutzer 1:39:21

8d ago1:39:21

1:39:21

TJ graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1999 with a degree in Behavioral Sciences. Over the next several years he attended NATO’s premier fighter pilot training course, EURO-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) and became an F-16 fighter pilot. He served overseas in Korea and deployed to Iraq as a combat flight lead, and was recognized as t…

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Ep. 296: Adapting on the Fly, feat. Tom "TP" Grant 1:01:11

8d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

This week we're joined by Tom "TP" Grant! Tom Grant, also known by the writer's handle TP Grant, is a BJJ black belt under Issac Riggs and an MMA/BJJ writer best known for his work at Bloody Elbow and Bleacher Report. In this episode, Tom discusses the importance of adapting on the fly. Techniques are rarely executed exactly as taught; they're usua…

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#390 - Javier Vazquez 1:25:48

11d ago1:25:48

1:25:48

WE BACK!This episode features UFC, WEC, KOC veteran Javier Vazquez an accomplished black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros. Javier breaks down his unique perspective and approach to Jiu-Jitsu. We talk current events and respond to live listener feedback.By INSIDE BJJ

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#390 - Javier Vazquez 1:25:48

14d ago1:25:48

1:25:48

WE BACK!This episode features UFC, WEC, KOC veteran Javier Vazquez an accomplished black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros. Javier breaks down his unique perspective and approach to Jiu-Jitsu. We talk current events and respond to live listener feedback.By INSIDE BJJ

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Mini Ep. 13: Grips Dictate Position 6:44

13d ago6:44

6:44

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss one of Steve's favorite mental models: grips dictate position! As the name implies, whoever wins the grip fight in Jiu-Jitsu often dictates the position. Focus on winning the grip fight before attempting to advance position or secure a submission. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: h…

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Episode 322 - BJJ Black Belt Jason "Blind Fury" Keaton 1:27:10

22d ago1:27:10

1:27:10

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Jason "Blind Fury" Keaton. Jason is a BJJ black belt, musician, and owner of Blind Fury Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Jason discusses his start in martial arts, first starting his training in Wing Chun and then transitioning to BJJ in 1996, what it was like learning martial arts with visual impair…

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Ep. 295: Organizing Knowledge, feat. Sebastian Brosche 1:17:32

15d ago1:17:32

1:17:32

This week we're joined by Sebastian Brosche! Sebastian is a BJJ black belt, the founder of the legendary platform Yoga for BJJ, and also the founder of his new project, Teach Grappling. In this episode, we discuss knowledge organization, effective teaching strategies, curriculum development, standardization, instructor education, and the future of …

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#389 - Dean Lister 1:04:33

18d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

The boys are back talking ADCC, CJI, Elon vs. Zuck and MORE with grappling LEGEND Dean Lister!By INSIDE BJJ

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#389 - Dean Lister 1:04:33

18d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

The boys are back talking ADCC, CJI, Elon vs. Zuck and MORE with grappling LEGEND Dean Lister!By INSIDE BJJ

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#388 - The Lineup 1:31:26

18d ago1:31:26

1:31:26

The guys are back with a new format for Inside BJJ talking all kinds of mess and everything in between!By INSIDE BJJ

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#388 - The Lineup 1:31:26

18d ago1:31:26

1:31:26

The guys are back with a new format for Inside BJJ talking all kinds of mess and everything in between!By INSIDE BJJ

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Mini Ep. 12: The Anatomic Hierarchy 8:53

19d ago8:53

8:53

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing the anatomic hierarchy! The anatomic hierarchy is a simple but powerful mental model that organizes our body into six major tools, from strongest to weakest: our torso, our two legs, our two arms, and our head. The anatomic hierarchy teaches us that when attacking, we should use as many of our weapons a…

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Episode 321 - Take The "F" Word Out Of Your BJJ 54:57

22d ago54:57

54:57

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss how setting expectations in Jiu-Jitsu can make you fragile as well as lead to frustration in training. We also discuss how to build a healthy ego in Jiu-Jitsu. We talk about getting caught by less experienced training partners, how we are constantly changing, the importance of having a plan, the book “The W…

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Ep. 294: Unconventional Jiu-Jitsu Careers, feat. Kiaya Jackson 57:00

25d ago57:00

57:00

This week we're joined by Kiaya Jackson! Kiaya is the founder of SoPro Collective and a Jiu-Jitsu competitor representing Brandon Mccaghren from 10th Planet Decatur. In this episode, Kiaya explains her unconventional journey into a Jiu-Jitsu career, and shares her playbook for making a living in the sport beyond the usual athlete and coach career p…

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Mini Ep. 11: Posts 11:45

27d ago11:45

11:45

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing posts, the last of the six core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu! Posts occur when you use an extremity of your body to connect with and base off a platform like the floor. Posts are important for maintaining your own base and creating opportunities to attack your opponent. This is the sixth in a six-part series …

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Episode 320 - The Best Advice For Each Belt In BJJ 53:26

29d ago53:26

53:26

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the best advice they would give or wish they got through each belt rank in Jiu-Jitsu. We also discuss the most powerful technique to employ in BJJ (learn to experiment, how to avoid stagnation in BJJ, and the benefit of teaching. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.…

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Ep. 293: The 3-Fold View of Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Charles Harriott 1:06:07

29d ago1:06:07

1:06:07

This week we're joined by Charles Harriott! Charles is a BJJ black belt, professional seminar instructor, and content creator. In this episode, Charles introduces a mental model he calls "the 3-fold view of Jiu-Jitsu." We discuss the three lenses through which Charles views Jiu-Jitsu and how these different perspectives work together to help him be…

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Mini Ep. 10: Hooks 7:25

1M ago7:25

7:25

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing hooks, the main mechanic behind techniques like butterfly guard. Hooks are a tracking mechanic used to follow your opponent and create opportunities to off-balance them. This is the fifth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps…

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Episode 319 - Rules For Jiu-Jitsu #17: Expectations In BJJ Are Dangerous and #18: Look Fresh When Tired 54:20

1M ago54:20

54:20

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene discuss two rules for Jiu-Jitsu. Rule #1 - Expect to get thrown off a horse into a pile of manure. Chewy shares a story of getting thrown off of a horse and how the expectation of this possibility helped with the discomfort and difficulty of the process of learning to ride. We discuss the realization…

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Ep. 292: The Paradox of Control, feat. Jesse Walker 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

This week we're joined by Jesse Walker! Jesse is a black belt under Chris Haueter and is the head coach at Rough Hands BJJ in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, Jesse introduces the paradox of control: a concept teaching us that in order to attack in Jiu-Jitsu, you must sometimes sacrifice control for movement. Follow Jesse and Rough Hands BJJ …

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Mini Ep. 9: Clamps 7:22

1M ago7:22

7:22

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing clamps, the mechanic where you use your limbs to create a closed circuit around your opponent's body. Think closed guard or seatbelt. This is the fourth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts. Further study: …

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Episode 318 - ADCC Trials Winner and National Champion Wrestler Michael Pixley 1:36:56

1M ago1:36:56

1:36:56

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Michael Pixley. Michael is a Jiu-Jitsu purple belt training out of Pedigo Submission Fighting, he is the NAIA 2017 National Champion and Wrestler of The Year, 2019 NCAA Division 2 National Champion, 2x World and Pan Am Champion at Blue Belt, and the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials winner in the…

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Ep. 291: Difficult Coaching Conversations, feat. Ben Van Doren 1:06:24

1M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

This week we're joined by Ben Van Doren! Ben is a Lucas Lepri black belt and the head instructor at Deep Blue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Caledonia, Michigan. In this episode, Ben draws on his experience as a manager and BJJ gym owner to discuss difficult coaching conversations. This conversation is a great playbook for Jiu-Jisu leaders of all sorts, an…

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#387 - Brandon Mccaghren & Paul Tokgozoglu 1:34:21

2M ago1:34:21

1:34:21

The boys are BACK with BMAC AND Paul from Jiu-Jitsu Outlet talking CJI, ADCC, and everything else in between!By INSIDE BJJ

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#387 - Brandon Mccaghren & Paul Tokgozoglu 1:34:21

2M ago1:34:21

1:34:21

The boys are BACK with BMAC AND Paul from Jiu-Jitsu Outlet talking CJI, ADCC, and everything else in between!By INSIDE BJJ

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Mini Ep. 8: Wedges 7:55

2M ago7:55

7:55

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing wedges, and we don't mean pizza! We break down the two types of wedges in Jiu-Jitsu: blocking wedges (used for immobilizing your opponent) and prying wedges (used for breaking open your opponent's defenses). This is the third in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu…

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Episode 317 - How To Build Better Side Control Escapes In BJJ: Part 2 (Live Q&A) 1:31:05

2M ago1:31:05

1:31:05

On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene do a live recording of the podcast and discuss the importance of building a solid system of escapes from side control. We also discuss if escaping from side control is the most difficult position to escape from, the approach you should take when escaping side control and what people lack the most, if…

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Ep. 290: Gym Culture and Dogma, feat. Jeff Serafin 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

This week we're joined by Jeff Serafin! Jeff is the head instructor at Serafin BJJ, a partner at Gym 1801, and a black belt under Jack McVicker and Megaton Dias. In this episode, Jeff advocates for fostering a healthy gym culture and reducing dogma in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: identifying and avoiding toxic gym cultures, ego management in training…

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Mini Ep. 7: Levers 9:52

2M ago9:52

9:52

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing levers! Levers are force multipliers and the source of leverage in Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, we talk about the levers of the human body, turning frames into levers, and when levers are less important. This is the second in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jit…

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Episode 316 - How To Build Better Side Control Escapes In BJJ: Part 1 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the importance of building a strong defensive side control to create a better offensive Jiu-Jitsu game. We discuss how initially we focus on bottom side control defense as newer grapplers, but eventually stop focusing on this part of our game. We also discuss why having poor defense can make your offense le…

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Ep. 289: Competition Camps, feat. Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

This week we're joined again by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic! Lyzz is a multi-time black belt masters world champion and a longtime member of the BJJ Mental Models Premium community. Lyzz will be competing at ADCC this year after earning her entry via victory at ADCC West Coast Trials. In this episode, Lyzz shares what high-level competition camps lo…

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Mini Ep. 6: Frames 10:14

2M ago10:14

10:14

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing frames! You probably know what a frame is, but I'm guessing you haven't walked through the concept as in-depth as we'll do here today! Let's talk about how we define a "frame," when we want to use frames, what makes frames useful, and when frames become a liability. This is the first in a six-part serie…

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Episode 315 - Craig Jones Invitational vs. ADCC 58:04

2M ago58:04

58:04

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene discuss the impact the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) will have on the state of grappling and the upcoming ADCC world championships. We discuss our thoughts on Craig’s motives and strategy when promoting the CJI, the importance of using high quality production to attract spectators, the increased attention that Cra…

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Ep. 288: Open Guard Leg Entanglements, feat. Chris Wojcik 53:46

2M ago53:46

53:46

This week we're joined again by Chris Wojcik! Chris is a black belt under Jeff Serafin and the author of The Grappler's Diary. In this episode, Chris discusses open guard leg entanglement strategies under different rulesets. Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik https://www.instagram.com/thegrapplersdiary Subscribe to Th…

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Mini Ep. 5: The Alignment Scorecard 18:13

2M ago18:13

18:13

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the alignment scorecard! It's a quick way to use Rob Biernacki's alignment framework to "score" your grappling and make smarter grappling decisions faster. This episode builds on the last four mini-episodes about base, posture, structure, and alignment. Further study: BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Base https://pod…

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#386 - The Kid Jett Thompson 1:53:10

3M ago1:53:10

1:53:10

The boys are BACK! Seventeen year old grappling phenom, Jett Thompson, joins the show to talk professional grappling, Craig Jones Invitational, PGF, ADCC and more! The boys talk play a round of "Ask a Blackbelt" and Tim chastises Andrew.By INSIDE BJJ

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#386 - The Kid Jett Thompson 1:53:10

2M ago1:53:10

1:53:10

The boys are BACK! Seventeen year old grappling phenom, Jett Thompson, joins the show to talk professional grappling, Craig Jones Invitational, PGF, ADCC and more! The boys talk play a round of "Ask a Blackbelt" and Tim chastises Andrew.By INSIDE BJJ

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Episode 314 - Should You Always Focus On Position Before Submission In BJJ? 45:44

3M ago45:44

45:44

On this episode, we answer the question of whether you should always focus on “position before submission” in Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss getting chokes without solidifying a position, using leg locks, advantageous positions that aren’t the “traditional”BJJ positions, the benefits of position before submission for beginners, how submissions are initiated…

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Ep. 287: Automatic Grappling, feat. Cal McDonald 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

This week we're joined again by Cal McDonald! Cal is a BJJ black belt under Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team and is the author of the new "BJJ Foundations" instructional alongside Stephan Kesting from Grapplearts. In this episode, Cal discusses "automatic grappling," or the science of how we can improve our reaction time and make better decisions…

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Mini Ep. 4: Alignment 11:30

3M ago11:30

11:30

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of alignment! Alignment is Rob Biernacki's simplified concept for understanding Jiu-Jitsu and making smarter grappling decisions faster. This episode builds on the last three mini-episodes about base, posture, and structure. Further study: BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment https://bjj.plus/1 BJJMM Ep.…

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#385 - Matt Walsh 1:37:40

3M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

We welcome Matt Walsh, the owner and lead instructor of 10th Planet Pompano Bay. Matt, a 1st Degree 10th Planet black belt, has been dedicated to the 10th Planet system since 2008 and has taught at premier gyms in San Francisco and San Diego. His extensive experience in world, national, and regional no-gi competitions has shaped his coaching philos…

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