Send us a Text Message. Nefeli has achieved an impressive career at a young age. Her accomplishments include: - 3rd degree Black Belt in Judo - Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Competitor in the 2021 Judo Olympics - Three-time Senior National Champion - Three-time Pan American Medalist - Repeated Cadet, Junior, and Senior World Team Member…

Send us a Text Message. Chatting with Vic Diaz! - A Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. - Accomplished Professional Photographer, portfolio showcased at www.VicDiaz.com. - Past proprietor of The Maple, a cornerstone of the Waukegan dining landscape.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Chatting with Mercy Sozan from Melbourne, Australia. She trains at the Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Australia. Mercy has utilized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to conquer a 20-year struggle with Anorexia. She is an incredible woman who embodies the spirit of perseverance.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Kim Styskal is a cancer survivor and a BJJ practitioner. She received her cancer diagnosis concurrently with her initiation into BJJ. Her story is truly remarkable!By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Master Jane Dillon has achieved remarkable success at a young age. Her accomplishments include: - Being the Owner and Head Instructor at Legacy Martial Arts - Holding a Kukkiwon 5th Dan Black Belt - Certification as a Kukkiwon Master and Poom/Dan Examiner - Recognition as the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame Taekwondo Mas…

Send us a Text Message. Sifu Alan holds: - A 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu - Coach Level 5 in Combat Submission Wrestling - A 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo He is also the Founder and CEO of: - Baker Defensive Tactics - Civilian Tactical Training Association - Atlanta Martial Arts Center…

Send us a Text Message. Chris boasts more than 30 years of martial arts experience. - He is a 2nd-degree Black Belt with Team Alliance. - He serves as an instructor at Pinnacle Fight Team. - He founded the 'Jiu-jitsu over 40' Facebook group. - He is the co-owner of White Wolves Ground Apparel. - Additionally, he holds black belt rankings in various…

Send us a Text Message. Carlos Archila is the owner and head instructor of Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Checkmat affiliate. He holds a second-degree black belt under Leo Vieira and is renowned for having one of the finest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mindsets in the martial arts community.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Joe is a trailblazer in the original MMA style martial arts. Over his five decades in the field, he has achieved remarkable feats, including multiple features on ESPN, NBC, CBS, ShowTime, and Turner Sports. He has faced off against some of the legends in the martial arts world, notably going the distance in a title fight wit…

Send us a Text Message. In addition to his extensive business courses, books, and audiobooks, Mr. Massie is the author of the highly acclaimed "Small Dojo Big Profits - A Complete Guide to Creating Martial Arts Business Success." Along with holding a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Mr. Massie has achieved black belt rankings in several martial ar…

Send us a Text Message. Todd Miller is an author and martial arts historian with a 5th Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 7th Dan black belt in HapKido, and a 1st Dan black belt in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. He also has two years of training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Chatting with John Hackleman: - Owner of The Pit Martial Arts and Fitness Center - Founder of Hawaiian Kempo - Elite UFC Coach and Trainer - Coach to ex-UFC champion Chuck Liddell - Ex-United States Boxing Team member - Featured on the cover of Black Belt Magazine - Host of the podcast "Pit Master & The Doc"…

Send us a Text Message. Alex, Owner of Misha Training, goes over firearms training and tactical self-defense!By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Chatting with Greg Washington: - A veteran - Owner of Bomber Jiu-Jitsu in Shreveport, LA - Owner of Good Tings LLC, a fitness and nutrition companyBy Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Chatting with Coach Lou. Owner of Emerge Training Center in West Warwick, Rhode Island. - 3rd degree Black Belt in TKD - High level training in American Kickboxing - High Level training in Muay Thai - High Level training in Boxing - Coach to amateur and professional fightersBy Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. GM Scott Brown tells his story and what he sees for the future of the martial arts community! - Husband and Father - 8th degree Black Belt in Samurai Jujutsu - Board Chairman for the United States Black Belt Federation - Head of the Warrior of God Martial Arts Assoc and Tournament Circuit - Head of the Wansai International D…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Schultz covers why Chiropractic care is so important for your BJJ and fitness journey!By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Thomas goes over mental health for the martial artist and fitness enthusiast!By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. We get Coach Jen to come back and discuss new things to make your training off the chain!By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. I sit down with Patty and pick her brain on why her gym is so successful and how they get SO many amazing people to come and train at their gym.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. We sit down and hear Coach Lous story from his beginning to his successful school ownership.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Jen Esp goes over the musts in your fitness and nutrition for you to have the best training sessions.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Tony sits down with Carlos Archila, owner of Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Great conversation about gym philosophy.By Tony Jones

Send us a Text Message. Join us for our first episode of Old Man On The Mat as we delve into the world of wisdom and experience of everyday people of all ages and skill level of martial arts and fitness. Tune in to hear captivating stories, insightful conversations and unique perspective on training in todays busy world. "Remember, its not just abo…

Hidden Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Part 3-Community

Hidden Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Part 2- You know where you stand

Part 1 of the hidden benefits of brazilian jiu-jitsu

Why focus on escapes in your training

Advice to all white belts

some advice to white belts and even for people who have been training for a little while. To help them get the most out of their training.

One of the questions we get from people who are interested in training jiu jitsu. The answer is short and to the point.

Coach Carlos talks about the requirements for kids promotions

Coach Carlos talks about this cool trend in jiu jitsu.

Special quarantine edition of the podcast returns, with Stephanie. She talks about her time in Australia, and a little about jiu jitsu.

We have the other half of the jiu jitsu power couple at LCBJJ. We sit down and talk to Rosemary and her journey into the unknown of the competition scene. www.lakecountybjj

We sit down and talk with the Taco King and LCBJJ Blue belt Vic and talk everything tacos and jiu jitsu...mainly jiu jitsu. www.lakecountybjj

Audio for this podcast was taken from a Facebook live video. He addresses the question that was asked whats the difference between his training as a black belt and a lower belt. He talks about how your training doesn't have to involve a big complicated movements. For more information about our classes please visit www.lakecountybjj,com…

Always have a purpose when you train. Whether you're a hobbyist or competitor. Coach Carlos talks about what do as a whitebelt and how to approach training depending on what stage you're in. For more info about our classes please visit www.lakecountybjj,com

Audio taken from a live video in the Lake County BJJ Parents group. Coach Carlos talks about having patience, and how to judge your progress. Both parent and adult students can take away a lot from the episode!! For more info about our classes please visit www.lakecountybjj,com

Coach Carlos tries to answer the question he gets the most. How do I use video to get better.

We are back. A little update on whats been going on since we last spoke. A little 5 year reflection on everything as well. Short and sweet! www.lakecountybjj.com

New Year New Me! Cant have a new me with out first taking stock in the old me. Coach Carlos talks about reflection and how it can guide you to a renewed focus for the new year.

We talk baseball...yep. Coach Carlos talks about how a specialty pitcher in baseball can you help with competition mentality.

We're back!! For now...LOL. Are you learning too much?? How learning too much can actually hurt your progression in jiu-jitsu. Its a short podcast so give it a listen!

Drilling is no fun. We talk about how we can make it fun!!!

Time to recognize the challenges the lay ahead of you in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

We're back! We talk about the future of the podcast and the direction we want to go with it. Plus we update you on whats been going on since we last spoke.Tune in!

This episode Coach Carlos sits down with Purple belt Brian who is also a police officer. He shares his thoughts on jiu-jitsu and law enforcement. For more info about us please visit www.lakecountybjj.com

This Episode we sit down and talk with 6 month white belt David. We talk about his start, and we hit on something very important for everyone. Being grateful. How important it is to look at the person you were and look at the person you've become.For more info please visit us at www.lakecountybjj.com…

This week we have strength coach and brown belt Jason. He answers members questions regarding strength, mobility, recovery etc. For more info visit http://bewellfitness.com/For more info about us visit www.lakecountybjj.com