Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast
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| The Everyday Jiu-Jitsu Podcast Ep 118: We Are So Back! | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:10:27 | |
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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 117: How & Why BJJ is Always Changing, Identity Politics | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:12:50 | |
As 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 108:Tips To Optimize Your No Gi Game | 14 May 2025 | 00:56:19 | |
Are 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 18: Surviving Front Headlocks | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:57:02 | |
This 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!
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| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 17: The Ego: Friend or Foe? | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:06:53 | |
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! | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 16: The Ecological Approach: My Findings After 3 Months | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:08:01 | |
In 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! | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 15: Preparing Kids for Competition | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:13:32 | |
This 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! TikTok: @ejjpod Email: ejjpod@gmail.com
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| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 14: The History of BJJ part 2: Transitions | 12 Jul 2023 | 01:27:12 | |
This 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: | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 13: The History of BJJ part 1: Origins | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:00:19 | |
In 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!
-Mastering Jujitsu by Renzo Gracie and John Danaher Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 12: BJJ For Beginners | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:13:24 | |
This 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! -Be honest with your goals and expectations in Jiu Jitsu -Shop around in your area and take some free trials (assess cost, commute, culture) -Understand the culture of the gym before joining (recreational, competitive, family) -Research the instructors and competitors -Be aware of cult behaviour -Network yourself in the local BJJ community What to learn first? -Understand the basic history of Jiu Jitsu -Understand how BJJ fits into an actual fight/MMA -Try both Gi and No Gi -Emphasize defense; pin and submission escapes -Develop the core movements -Understand the rules of Jiu Jitsu -Learn how to be a good uke -Study outside of class time -Ask questions and listen to others -Learn from higher ranks at the academy -Identify your weaknesses Think in systems Systems are defined as: 1) A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network 2) A set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized framework or method. -Identify your learning style -Some systems will come more naturally than others based on body type and preference; develop a tokui waza (favourite technique/system) -Think of how systems fit together in Jiu Jitsu -Learn each system's critical control points -Identify common mistakes when learning a system -Take notes Etiquette: -Be on time -Always be clean for training, trim nails, clean gear (date) -Be polite and fun to be around -Work hard and don't complain What to do: -Good hygiene -Be friendly -Don’t take losing personally -Train safe; always be in control of your movements -Embrace discomfort -Pace yourself -Ask questions -Try to use new techniques -Contribute to your gym What NOT to do: -Train to win -Be spazzy or uncontrolled -Go 100% -Rely on strength -Become the “what if” guy -Leave a mess behind -Train with skin infections; staph or ringworm Let your body acclimatize to training -Prioritize longevity and recovery -Listen to your body -Pace yourself -Gradually increase training volume -Create a routine -Good diet and sleep -Don’t overdo it -Stretch Don’t get discouraged -It’s supposed to be hard -Reflect on class afterward -Try to recall the previous lesson before the next class -Appreciate difficult training and skilled training partners -Be grateful for finishing training uninjured
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 | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 11: Optimizing Learning with Greg Souders | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:47:28 | |
This 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! 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 | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 10: Conditioning For Jiu Jitsu | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:15:14 | |
We 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 training Strength & conditioning Balance your training to focus on as many of these aspects as possible. This will help you become a well-rounded athlete. -Muscular Strength Muscular Strength fitness refers to the amount of force a muscle can exert against resistance -Muscular Endurance Muscular endurance refers to the ability to keep using the same muscles for as long as possible without tiring -Cardiovascular Fitness Cardiovascular fitness refers to the ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen around the body -Flexibility Flexibility refers to the range of movement of a specific joint or muscle group -Agility Agility refers to the ability of quickly changing the body’s position while being in full control of the movement -Speed Speed is the ability to move parts of the body or your entire body quickly -Coordination Coordination refers to the ability to use multiple parts of the body together -Power Power refers to the ability to perform actions requiring strength quickly (speed + strength) -Balance Balance is the ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the pillars of support -Reaction time Reaction time refers to the time taken to respond to a stimulus Manage energy expenditure -Focus on using less energy and keeping a lower heart rate during training -Prioritize efficiency and technique -Avoid wasted or excessive movements -Understand the offensive & defensive dichotomy -Regulating body tension -Look to break your partner’s alignment Improve technique -Understand the rules of Jiu Jitsu -Study outside of class time -Train with higher ranks -Be critical of your own weaknesses -Ask questions Become comfortable with discomfort -Train with higher ranks -Train when you want to stay home -Put yourself in bad situations during training (defensive cycle) -Avoid skipping rounds -Occasionally avoid breaks between rounds -Try exercises that are not fun (assault bike) -Push yourself to work harder Avoid the defensive cycle/ Enter the offensive cycle -Funnel training to your favourite positions -Win the small battles in the neutral cycle (gripping) -Keep your partner in the defensive cycle by breaking their alignment -Hold dominant positions of advantage; camping -Force the top player to post hands on the floor -Force the bottom player to frame Manage nerves and adrenaline (Generally for competitors) -Remain calm -Visualize/mental training -Have a game plan for competition -Train hard -Find your ideal warm-up -Make adjustments after every tournament experience -Film your sparring/competition and assess the footage Contact/Support The Show: 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 | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 9: Optimizing with Instructionals | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:07:42 | |
This 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 What Content To Absorb - Mental training is an investment (as is injury prevention) For Coaches -Not every student learns the same way Making Time For Study -Create a routine based around good habits
Contact/Support The Show: 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 | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 107: Tales From the Blue Basement Feat. Jon Calestine | 07 May 2025 | 01:12:04 | |
Jon 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 8: IBJJF vs ADCC | 31 May 2023 | 01:05:33 | |
In 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! - The referee is the uncontrollable variable - The referee in IBJJF does all the scoring and has all authority, unless in a finals match (3 referees) - Sometimes IBJJF referees use an earpiece (not for all matches) Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 7: My Fight With Auto Immune Disease | 24 May 2023 | 01:04:17 | |
Have you or any loved ones suffered from autoimmune disease? I discuss my experience with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a solution that worked for me. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 6: Being a Great Corner | 17 May 2023 | 01:11:30 | |
This episode is aimed toward competitors, coaches, parents, and anyone who corners athletes at Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Being an effective corner means more than just being a good cheerleader; it is an important role that could potentially affect the outcome of a match. Here, I discuss what to do and what not to do for those in this position. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 5: Overcoming Injury | 10 May 2023 | 01:14:55 | |
This 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 - Abundance mindset - Kaizen mindset - Focus on the long term goals instead of the short term setbacks - Practice mental training; studying, observing, visualization - Search athletes who have recovered from the same injury - Avoid turning to substances and food for comfort - Manage dopamine levels, avoid negative habits - Accept the process of recovery as a part of your journey - Prepare a plan to return to sport Take control/Make a plan - Is surgery necessary? Example of (my) recovery plan (right knee, meniscus) - Return to regular full intensity sparring - Return to competition - Full range of motion - Pain-free Small measurable goals: - Be patient with recovery -Good diet and sleep habits - Track the range of motion, stability, and strength - Note any sensitivity, catching, or locking - Learn 1 new thing a day Why is this relevant?: - Training and competition are important - If left unaddressed, the athlete will never reach my full potential in sport (setbacks, re-injury, etc.) - Overall quality of life Long term goals: - Heal for the time recommended by the physiotherapist and surgeon - Gradually increase workload and difficulty of exercises as the months go on -Improve understanding of Jiu Jitsu through this time - Return to sport at full intensity - Train to prevent future injuries - Return slowly and carefully - Only train with trusted training partners of the same size - Ongoing strength and physiotherapy conditioning - Reflect on overcoming the injury -Prioritize longevity | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 4: Half Guard Passing | 03 May 2023 | 01:10:02 | |
General 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 - Anyone can use this style of guard passing. Sometimes half guard passing can be difficult for a smaller person to use against a much larger guard player - This guard passing style has been around since the beginning of BJJ, but has become very popular again - Half guard passing allows the top player to use weight efficiently while the bottom player gets exhausted - Just like all pressure-based positions, your head positioning is super important when passing the half guard - 2 directions of attack when passing the half guard: Shoulder vs hip pins What does the bottom player want in the half guard control position? - Use Kuzushi to create disconnection between top and bottom player - Establish frames; upper body inside position- lower body inside position - Recover an offensive guard, or at least a neutral guard where they can rest and look to attack Different arm configurations - Cross face and under hook - Near side under hook and head block - Double under hooks/Body lock - Kata gatame Different half guard passing positions - The fundamental half guard passing position - Body lock vs half guard passing - Half guard sit-out - Reverse half guard sit-out - 3/4 mount - Deep half guard - Addressing the coyote half guard/lower leg shift Camp-style guard passing - This is a relatively new guard passing concept that can be used in Gi and No Gi scenarios - Made famous by Gordon Ryan - Backtrack into positions of advantage to exhaust your opponent - Camp-style passing prioritizes positions of advantage over the actual guard pass - Use a series of checkpoints to fall back on - Review BJJ Mental Models Episode 224: “Waypoints and J-Points, feat. Matt Kwan” Gi vs No Gi - Half Guard passing in the gi provides more friction and grip options - Mid range passes are more available in gi due to grips; weave pass, long step pass - Lapel cross-face - Collar grip under the arm - Body lock is a strong grip for No Gi, but problematic in the Gi due to the belt grip Half Guard vs Side Control/Mount - Passing to side control opens opportunities for your opponent to turtle - Craig Jones recommends passing to mount instead of side control Resources: - Gordon Ryan’s SIMPLE way to be an ADVANCED guard passer-BJJ Analysis (Less Impressed More Involved BJJ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGBHXO-EMk0 - Greed has no place in Guard Passing - Gordon Ryan BJJ analysis (Less Impressed More Involved BJJ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKVzL5kmijk - How To Do The Perfect Jiu Jitsu Half Guard Passing by John Danaher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4oLDOHxLM Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 3: Kimura | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:01:54 | |
What 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 situations Who invented the Kimura? Combining Kimura with Submission Systems -Kimura armbar control -Kimura to triangle -Kimura, Triangle, Armbar, Wristlock Combining Kimura with Positional Advances -Kimura single leg defense/sweep: sumi gaeshi -Rolling Kimura guard pass -Kimura to the back Key Concepts: The Rule of Hand Position -Position vs. submission dilemma -Hand in front of body: advance position -Hand behind the body: advance submission Elbow Lever -Straighten arms instead of contracting -The most efficient Kimura Control -Works against much larger opponents Thumbs or No Thumbs? -Thumb grips prevent wrist-rolling; this movement creates more internal rotation in the targeted shoulder -Pinning the wrist-à Use a C grip (thumbs) -Once the figure-4 is locked-à Use a monkey grip (no thumbs) The Power Line -The most efficient angle to finish the Kimura submission -From the top-à Diagonally from shoulder to hip -From the bottom-à Your head lines up with your partner’s elbow and shoulder line (bottom triangle) Pull vs. Push Kimura Finishes -Pull dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are more efficient (side Kimura) -Push dominant Kimura finishing mechanics are less efficient (dorsal Kimura)
Common Mistakes: -Partner Straightens arm -Partner can elbow slip -Space between wrists -Pulling at the armpit instead of the elbow -Partner’s head can rise; roll-through problem
Key Positions: Dorsal Kimura -Push dominant finish -Enter side Kimura, yoko sankaku, tarikoplata T-Kimura -2 methods: Trapping far arm/Inserting bottom knee -Enter crucifix, take the back, ushiro sankaku Side Kimura -Enter the power angle -Strongest finishing position -Pull dominant Kimura Head & Arm Kimura -AKA “Giftwrap” -Excellent control to take the back from mount -Can be used to transition to different armbars and triangles due to weightless legs Legs Kimura (Tarikoplata) -Good option from dorsal Kimura -Made famous by Norwegian BJJ athlete Tarik Hopstock -Useful even if hand is in front of opponent’s body Monoplata -Incredibly powerful as body weight is used to “Follow-through” for the finish -Set up from top side omoplata position Barataplata -Invented by GB Black belt Rafael “Barata” Freitas -Set up from failed triangle -Very deceptive and surprising -The Greatest Judoka in History-Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA8-L4cWmoQ -Masahiko Kimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGnvGuhMZxE Contact/Support The Show: | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 1: This is The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:23:15 | |
Welcome to The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast! A place where you'll find everything you need to know about jiu jitsu.
Who am I?
What makes EJJP different from other BJJ podcasts?
Who could benefit from this information?
The shift of BJJ pedagogy from 90’s to now.
What is my role as an instructor between the old and new generation?
What you can expect from the show.
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| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 2: Contrasting Teaching and Learning Styles for Jiu Jitsu | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:04:42 | |
The 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 practitioners Questions for each method of teaching/learning:
My 3 Pillars of JJ
Technique-Based Examples: Arm-bar from guard, tight waist sweep from half guard
Sequence-Based Examples: Speed drills, Arm bar sequence, Guard passing sequence
Game-Based Examples: Target sparring, game sparring, mini games, FYJJ
Concept-Based Examples: Hip pin vs. shoulder pins, inside position
Principle-Based Examples: Theory of alignment, lever and fulcrum mechanics, wedges
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| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 106: The Long Step Pass | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:47:15 | |
The 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 105: The Anaconda Strangle, Mistakes Make Us Better | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:45:20 | |
The 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 104: False Reaps Feat. Max Hanson | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:02:14 | |
Max 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 103: Leg Locks For Kids? | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:58:42 | |
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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 102: Canada vs. USA Roll-A-Lot Recap/Mexican Vacation | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:46:13 | |
I talk about my Mexican vacation and my last super fight vs. Charlie Gilpin. My foot hurts. I’ll be fine, though. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 101: Doctors of Physio for BJJ Feat. Dr. Diana Wang | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:07:21 | |
Diana 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 100: HAPPY 100th Episode! ADCC Portland Recap | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:51:28 | |
Episode 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 99: New Hope For Stem Cells In BJJ Feat. Kevin Lucas | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:12:01 | |
Kevin 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 116: Reinventing Yourself Feat. Aaron "Tex" Johnson | 09 Jul 2025 | 02:10:34 | |
Tex 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! | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 98: Strength & Conditioning For BJJ Feat. Alfie Penney | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:26:18 | |
Alfie 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? | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 97: Moves You Probably Shouldn't Do In BJJ/Beginner's Expectations | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:47:00 | |
Which 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. Editor's note: Tai otoshi is a perfectly safe and effective move; this was a mistake. Tani otoshi is the technique that you shouldn't perform against your training partners. Tani otoshi is outlawed at my academy and creates a high risk in the training room. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 96: Confidence is a Weapon/Tournament Recaps | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:53:52 | |
What 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 95: This is SPARTA! Feat. Denny “300” Prokopos | 12 Feb 2025 | 01:12:18 | |
Denny 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 Denny Prokopos. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 94: Jordan Preisinger Teaches Jiu Jitsu | 05 Feb 2025 | 01:04:57 | |
Jordan 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 93: Gratitude in BJJ & in Life | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:57:23 | |
One 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 gratitude on a daily basis. Did you count your blessings today? | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 92: Limitless BJJ Feat. Chad Kuhn | 22 Jan 2025 | 01:04:31 | |
Chad 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 91: Posture Is Everything | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:52:36 | |
This 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 90: The Meditative Arts Feat. Jeff Patterson | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:49:32 | |
Jeff 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 89: That Jiu Jitsu Guy feat. Justin Lesko | 02 Jan 2025 | 01:13:06 | |
Justin 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! | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 115: The Coyote Half Guard | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:54:51 | |
The 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? | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 88: Feat. Jake O’Driscoll & Adele Fornarino | 26 Dec 2024 | 01:16:43 | |
Adele 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! | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 87: Primetime Era Feat. Adam Posener | 18 Dec 2024 | 01:10:15 | |
Adam 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast EP 86: Ground & Pound Mastery Feat. Jamie Siraj | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:34:47 | |
Jamie 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 85: The Junny Lock Feat. Edwin “Junny” Ocasio | 04 Dec 2024 | 01:03:09 | |
Edwin “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”. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 84: BJJ for our Youth Feat. Chris Ortiz | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:08:42 | |
Chris 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”. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 83: The Roadhouse Choke Feat. Rob Biernacki | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:22:09 | |
Rob 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. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 82: Building Youth Champions in BJJ Feat. Dallas O'Regan | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:36:04 | |
Dallas 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 based out of a small town. | |||
| The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 81: How To Learn A Skill | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:00:29 | |
I’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. | |||