In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, the lads respond to the episode from the awesome Podcast "Best of Midland Texas” titled: "Jiu Jitsu is the Hobby for Those Okay with Sucking" Check out the full episode here and show them some support.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DNIEYkJDzM&ab_channel=BestofMidlandTexas Timestamps: 0:00 The Intro…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, co-hosts Adam and Kieren talk about how Jiu Jitsu would fare in a gunfight. The conversation then takes a turn, in classic Beyond Jiu Jitsu fashion. Timestamps:0:00 "We" people0:33 Episode Feedback0:52 Responding to a troll3:22 Adam's Segway on Roger Gracie's Mount6:48 Guns vs. BJJ10:30 BJJ and Self-…

This is Episode 165 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast "Wrestle-Ups for Non-Wrestlers" Timestamps:0:00 Unrelated Intro - The Prince Podcast6:00 What We've Been Working On7:30 Wrestle-Ups11:50 Why Adam Wanted to Work On Wrestle-Ups15:15 The Problem With Wrestle-Ups18:40 How To Improve Your Wrestle-Up (Adam's Key Points)1:01:40 Choi Bar Throw Back1:05:0…

"Ep. 164 - 2024 Jiujitsu Blueprint | New Year Who Dis" In this episode, Adam and Kieren review 2023 goals and talk about how they will get the most out of 2024. New Year Who Dis? Timestamps:0:00 Intro4:30 Adam's 2023 Annual Review18:00 Kieren's 2023 Annual Review27:00 Adam's 2024 Jiujitsu Goals35:20 Kieren's 2024 Jiujitsu Goals49:00 LCL Tear52:00 S…

In this episode, the lads banter about random topics to celebrate the holidays. Timestamps:0:00 Intro and Banter4:30 Christmas in different countries14:20 Making jiujitsu a career27:50 Adam's Gross Knee36:45 Making jiujitsu content55:30 Wearing the game kit, why tho?59:30 Adam, the bad boi1:12:30 Pirate Software the 'overnight success' @PirateSoftw…

In this episode, Adam and Kieren talk about the different coaching styles and how they best respond to encouragement from coaches. Timestamps:0:00 Intro and Banter3:33 The "official" heel hooks in Gi poll results10:38 Coaching Styles and Instruction15:58 Military Instruction - Kieren's Experience20:40 Different Coaching Styles for Different People3…

Ep. 161 - Jiujitsu Injuries and Rule Changes In this episode, the lads talk about the current state of the IBBJ rules, injuries in competing and heel hooks in the gi. Vote in the official poll for heel hooks in the gi:https://www.youtube.com/@KierenLefevre/community Timestamps:0:00 Intros & Kieren's Knee Injury13:00 Knee Injuries in Competitions16:…

In this Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast episode, Adam and Kieren answer your questions! We cover returning from injuries, supplements for jiujitsu, competing and much more! Tune into this Q&A episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Banter8:50 Question 121:50 Question 2…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Adam and Kieren discuss how cringe Kieren's jiujitsu is... Timestamps:0:00 Intro and Off Topic Banter9:30 Mega Cringe 51:35 Adam's 'Something Interesting'54:45 Kieren's 'Something Interesting'1:01:35 Listener Responses to Our Questions1:07:45 Outro 🎙️ Podcast Links:Patreon – https://rdar.li/p…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Adam and Kieren discuss why they started training Jiu Jitsu. Adam goes into his recent quest to discover his "why" in other areas of his life. Timestamps:0:00 Intro and Banter3:55 Listener Responses to Our Questions16:00 The Importance of Asking Yourself "WHY?"56:20 Kieren's 'Something Intere…

In this episode Adam and Kieren talk about some things that are probably holding you back from reaching your BJJ potential. If you're a hobbiest or a hardcore jiujitsu nerd, there's something here that will help you out. Chapters:0:00 Intro Banter8:00 you don't train enough31:00 trust the process42:20 Deliberate training1:04:30 Not competing1:13:30…

In this episode, Adam and Kieren talk about some common mistakes among beginner and intermediate jiujitsu players. Chapters:0:00 Intro and Banter9:58 Mistake 125:30 Mistake 232:15 Mistake 344:45 Mistake 41:17:50 Mistake 51:31:20 Adam's 'Something Interesting'1:34:08 Kieren's 'Something Interesting'1:38:00 Outro 🎙️ Podcast Links:Patreon – https://rd…

In this episode, Kieren talks about his recent experience competing and how he's planning on bouncing back from the loss. Adam shares what he's been working on over the last 12 weeks, the straight ankle lock. Links, Resources and Videos Mentioned in the Episode: Alec Baulding's YouTube Video: "How the Choi-Bar Changed BJJ Forever"https://www.youtub…

In this episode, we talk about losing weight for BJJ, calorie deficits and other nutrition-related topics for jiujitsu. Chapters:0:00 Intro, catch-up and Kieren's weight bracket12:05 Nutrition Discussion Starts Here12:38 Calories in vs. Calorie Out17:12 Calorie Deficit27:48 How to Stay Motivated with Nutrition32:30 Volumous Food and Fasting42:50 Hi…

In this episode, we talk about dealing with smaller opponents with flexible guards. Chapters:0:00 Intro and smashin' smaller dudes4:26 Adam's New Social Media and Kieren's New Podcast9:18 Chess Developments and Tangent12:25 Discussion Starts Here49:36 Pokemon Adventures with Adam54:54 Kieren's Comp Footage is Out 🎙️ Podcast Links:Patreon – https://…

In this episode, we talk about open guard. Chapters:0:00 Intros2:03 Open Guard - Topic Intro2:50 Discord Soundboard4:30 Open Guard, "The Void"9:39 The Best Open Guard Variation for Beginners15:27 DLR Limitations in No-Gi and Jiujitsu Technique Trends22:46 Why DLR is an Excellent "Starting Position" for Open Guard25:40 What to prioritise in DLR29:05…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Co-hosts Adam and Kieren talk about Kieren's recent experience competing internationally with plenty of the usual banter and tangents. Chapters:0:00 Intros1:40 Living in Sweden2:17 The Comp Format and Comp Rules9:05 The Breakdown of the Comp44:00 Cardio for Comp Prep46:05 Weight Divisions47:53 The Awe…

In this Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast episode, Adam and Kieren answer your questions! We cover class structure, training dummies, cardio for BJJ, the purpose of shark tanks, and much more! Tune into this Q&A episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Banter 8:51 Questi…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Adam and Kieren talk about the different types of "egos" you will find among jiujitsu practitioners as well as a healthy dose of banter along the way. Chapters0:00 Banter and Random Topics16:19 1st type of Egos in Jiujitsu25:44 2nd type of Egos in Jiujitsu35:24 3rd type of Egos in Jiujitsu1:0…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, the lads open it up with a discussion about the Erbeth Santos arrest on sexual assault and robbery charges. In true Beyond Jiu Jitsu fashion, the conversation then steers towards belt progression, stripes on belts with plenty of banter in between. Chapters:0:00 intro2:00 Erberth Santos15:00 What a bl…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam Childs and Kieren Lefevre talk about 5 ways to improve your Jiu Jitsu as a beginner. Chapters:0:00 Intro and Banter13:30 Tip 127:20 Tip 2 40:10 Tip 350:00 Tip 41:03:00 Tip 51:14:50 Today I Learned Segment #bjj #jiujitsu #grappling #bjjpodcast 🎙️ Podcast Links:Patreon – https://rdar.li/patreonSubm…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam and Kieren talk about the themes that were brought up in@DorianDevelops YouTube video titled "Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life but Destroyed My Body // My BJJ Journey" Check out the full video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAHPG66H000&t=3s&ab_channel=DorianDevelops This one gets a bit heated as the…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam takes a deep dive into the details of the Choi Bar. This position is essentially a belly-down armbar entry which can be performed in many different starting positions but specifically Adam talks about the entry from half-guard. If you're interested in choi bars or want to improve your attacking j…

In this raw and unfiltered episode (number 144!) of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, your favourite hosts, Adam and Kieren, lay it all out on the mats as they get real about the hardcore world of Jiu Jitsu. No sugarcoating here - they're talking about the blood, sweat, and tears that go into this full-contact combat sport. Join in on their passionate …

Guess who's back... back again... The boys are back for the long-awaited Season 2 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast! And we're got some new ideas, awesome episodes in store and plenty more banter and talkin' smack.In this episode, we go from catch-up to what's coming-up and a bit of jiujitsu talk mixed in throughout. Strap in a enjoy the ride, we're …

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Cardio for BJJ! In this episode, Kieren and Adam talk about their personal approaches to cardio fitness for BJJ. Tune in to hear about the highs and lows of intense training in the gym, why it sometimes leads to physical sickness, and the effective jiujitsu drills Adam employs for optimal conditioning and competition prep. Kieren takes the reins to…

In this week's episode of Beyond Jiu Jitsu, your hosts Adam Childs and Kieren Lefevre are back to dish out some BJJ wisdom! 💡 Join the conversation as we discuss: - Quick catch-up on what's been happening in their lives 🗣️ - The ins and outs of cutting weight for BJJ 🏋️‍♂️ - Kieren's nutrition expertise for effective weight cutting 🥦 - Common mista…

In this Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast episode, Adam and Kieren answer your questions! We cover everything the struggles of being the "bigger person" in the training room, the risks involved with ecological training, getting strong for BJJ and much more! Tune into this Q&A episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽Thank you to everyone who s…

Join hosts Adam and Kieren in Episode 139 as they dive into the recent BJJ Stars event, exploring the controversy surrounding BJJ black belt superstar Kaynan's disqualification in his match against Mica Galvao for an illegal knee bar. The boys also discuss the generous $100k grant given to Lachlan Giles by a mysterious anonymous donor to help eleva…

Welcome to Episode 138 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast! In this episode, Kieren shares his exciting decision to move to Sweden and the challenges he's faced in his journey to try and become a full-time Jiu Jitsu coach at the blue belt level. Adam and Kieren discuss the struggles of making your way through the ranks and the dedication it takes to tu…

Welcome to Episode 137 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast! This week, co-hosts Adam and Kieren take you on a wild ride, sharing stories from Kieren's recent trip to Canada where he trained with the renowned Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. But that's not all! They also dive into the shocking steroid scandal involving Mica Galvao, and how the 2022 IBJJF World …

#136 - Is Rener Gracie a Sellout? The 46 Million Dollar Question In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, we delve into a high-profile and tragic case in the world of BJJ. Our focus is on Rener Gracie's expert testimony in a legal case where a student, Jack Greener, was injured by his instructor, Francisco Iturralde, during a sparring sessi…

"#135 - Subversion Aftermath and Updates from the Great North"In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Kieren and Adam talk all things Subversion, featuring the now infamous "Pez Dispenser" Submission from Josh Saunders, and updates from Kieren's time in Canada the Jordan from "Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu". Tune in for your weekly jiuji…

Welcome to the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast with your co-hosts Kieren and Adam. In this episode, which happens to be their first remote recording, they dive into a variety of topics in a fun and fast-paced smash-and-go format. From discussing the future of the podcast to exploring jiujitsu resilience and even touching on the controversial topic of "get…

#133 - Canada Eh? Welcome to episode #133 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, where cohosts Kieren Lefevre and Adam Childs discuss Kieren's upcoming trip to Canada to work with Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. We dive into Kieren's game plan to avoid getting too beat up during his training, as well as breaking through jiujitsu plateaus. We explore how teachin…

#132 - Who Hurt Gordon Ryan? In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, cohosts Kieren Lefevre and Adam Childs discuss the recent Who's Number One jiujitsu event and the unexpected turn of events when Nicky Rod stepped up to replace Gordon Ryan in the main event against Filipe Pena. We also delve into the controversy surrounding Gordon Ryan's…

Have you heard of ecological jiujitsu? It's been making waves lately, but does it really live up to the hype? In this episode of Beyond Jiu Jitsu, co-hosts Adam Childs and Kieren Lefevre take a deep dive into this teaching method and how it applies to jiujitsu. They discuss why it's gained popularity, but also why it ultimately falls short. With th…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam and Kieren answer your questions! We cover everything from competition highlights, how to advance your position, what to do against more experienced opponents, and much more! Tune into this Q&A episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone who submitted a question:…

In this episode of the beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast the boys talk to George Hanlan and Mat Morris, the masterminds behind Australia’s premier jiujitsu event Subversion. The conversation covers everything from the upcoming Subversion Superfight Equinox, 18 March 23, Australia’s rising stars in the jiujitsu world, and so much more. From humble beginnings…

In episode 128 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, co-hosts Kieren and Adam dive into Kieren's recent experience at a John Danaher seminar. They discuss the innovative techniques and concepts taught by the legendary BJJ coach and delve into the technical details. Additionally, the pair provides an in-depth look into the future of the Danaher team's Ne…

Welcome to Beyond Jiu Jitsu, your go-to source for all things BJJ. In episode #127 of the show, Kieren and Adam dive into the fourth installment of our Position Series, focusing on the Guard. They discuss broad guard concepts, retention, and tactics, as well as share some drills to help improve your retention. Adam also goes into detail discussing …

#126 - The Reality of Jiujitsu In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Kieren and Adam talk about the reality of jiujitsu and the difficulty of belt progression. Jiujitsu belt progression is a grind and requires significant commitment. Kieren and Adam discuss the importance of having realistic expectations when it comes to progress…

#125 - Position Series 3: Side Control In this episode of "Beyond Jiu Jitsu," co-hosts Kieren and Adam dive into the world of side control, discussing the pros and cons of the position. They explore attacking and defending from side control, as well as transitioning to other positions. The co-hosts also discuss Craig Jones' recent controversial com…

#124 - Jiu Jitsu Banter: Talking 2023 Strategies This episode was a last-minute change to the regular positional series, but Adam and Kieren couldn't resist the opportunity to talk about their 2023 goals in Jiu Jitsu. Adam shares his plans to get back to training after an injury, while Kieren discusses his goal to move to Sweden and improve his gua…

Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep.123 - Positional Series 1: Mount In the second episode in the Jiujitsu Positional Series, Adam and Kieren talk about the mount. The episodes follow the structure: Intro Concepts Attacking Defending Resources Closing Thoughts Get Kieren’s FREE 12 week strength program “Strong for BJJ” here: https://kieren95lefevre.activeh…

In the first installment of the new positional series, we take a deep dive look at back control. This position is arguably the best position in Jiujitsu. The episodes follow the structure of: Intro Concepts Attacking Defending Resources Closing Thoughts Get Kieren’s FREE 12-week strength program “Strong for BJJ” here: https://kieren95lefevre.active…

You want to get strong for BJJ but you don’t want to join a gym… No worries, we’ve got you covered. In this episode, Adam and Kieren talk about how to adapt their top 5 lifts for BJJ for a home gym and recommend the equipment you’ll need to get the job done. If you missed Episode 117 - Top 5 Lifts for BJJ, get onto it as it compliments this well. G…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, we have a whole host of questions! We cover everything from competition mindset, conditioning for BJJ, dealing with people who are “against” you doing jiujitsu in your life and so so much more! Tune into this MONSTER episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone who su…

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, we are joined by a special guest, Andres. Andres is not only our friend, training partner, and BJJ Brown Belt he is also our business advisor and he leads a pretty amazing life. He recently came back from a 12-month trip around Europe where he visited 12 different BJJ gyms. We spoke about Andres’ exp…