WhichMat Podcast

Allen Bolen talks about taking competition axiety head on, his philosophy on bow hunting and how he pushed himself outside of his comfort zone to achieve the title of IBJJF World Masters champ!

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #41: UFC ringside physician Dr. David Abbasi clarifies some of the myths that surround topics like whether or not you should have MCL surgery and more.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #40: 6th degree black belt Chris Haueter talks about everything from the potential existence of God, Batman being better than Superman and also about what scares him.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #39: An intriguing story of how Shane Hall won the IBJJF World Masters having not trained ANY Jiu-Jitsu for 7 months prior and his thoughts on what it takes to find success in Life.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #38: The UFC's Zac Pauga discusses his Usman KO, what's next for him in the UFC and Bobby Maximus has an eye on the prize for Worlds Nogi in December.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #37: Betty Broadhurst discusses getting her black belt at 65, how we can find ways of financially supporting Jiu-Jitsu competitors and how JJ tournaments are not allowed in Quebec!

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #36: David Tresko discusses balancing the executive dream career while also making progress in your Jiu-Jitsu career.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #35: ADCC 2022 Competitor: Ireland's own Sam McNally discusses the impact of wrestling on nogi Jiu-Jitsu and how he is ready to work his magic at ADCC!

Vai Suliafu discusses 3 elements of being a monster blue belt, 8 days in prison andhow fitness trainees sometimes value simple validation over actual results. 

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #33: Pat Jamlang from Manila gives us a glimpse into how their do BJJ in the Philippines.

Eli Knight talks about how we sometimes are our own worst enemies when rolling with higher belts and opens up about something many people don't know about him.

Felicia Oh confirms her Jiu-Jitsu-roll with a porn star :), talks about her time with Jean Jacques Machado and Eddie Bravo and discusses being intentionally selective with new partners. 

Richard Bresler talks about his new book, the early days with Rorion Gracie, efficacy of Krav Maga in self defense and why Judo struggles against BJJ.

Matt Thornton talks about the removal of terms like "sensei" from Jiu-Jitsu, being witness to Rickson's tapping out a room of Judo black belts and how John Kavanagh measures up as a black belt.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #28: Black belt Jack Taufer talks about Rickson's unrelenting focus on truly knowing the move, how competition rules can hurt your self-defense and some every day mat questions. This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #27: Tim Fratto discusses CBD and it's application to Jiu-Jitsu and the tight rope the CBD suppliers walk in the State of Utah.This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #26: Billy Murphy Jr. talks about training Jiu-Jitsu despite two hip replacements, stage 4 colon cancer and a host of plates and screws.This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

WhichMat Podcast Ep. #25: School psychologist Shelly Gearheart discusses the specific benefits of BJJ for kids, hitting back against bullies and how Social Media isn't all bad! This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

JJJ Ep. #24: Black belt Amy Campo answers questions posed by other ladies team members and discusses how training with men can sometimes be more advantageous that training with women.This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

Robert Drysdale talks about the controversial origins of BJJ, the deterioration of Jiu-Jitsu as we know it , what made Carlson Gracie so great and the day he dojo stormed!This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

The UFC's Kenny Florian discusses how breathing practices and blocking people on Social Media helped him compete at the highest level!This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

BJJ Moses AKA Gene Cook talks training Jiu-Jitsu with pit-bulls, slowing opponents down intentionally and how Jiu-Jitsu mentally prepared him for a confrontation at the airport!This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

The UFC's Mike Goldberg talks Charles Oliveira's weight miss, Conor McGregor being rib-punched, Ronda's days and the good old days of the UFC.This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

Third degree black belt John McKean discusses rituals in BJJ, Pedro Sauer and the early days of BJJ in Utah, training in Brazil as a "Gringo!" and also how each person's BJJ journey truly is their own.This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

Black belt Fabio Caram of OBJJ in Orlando talks about how far Jiu-Jitsu lineage loyalty should go and how to handle those powerful adult blue belts as an over 40 higher belt.This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.

Josh Bowling of Resilience BJJ in Visalia, California discusses Police tactics when grappling with suspects and Jiu-Jitsu.

Dr. Randy Boyle computer securities expert discusses World War 3, when robots will become smarter than us and of course Jiu-Jitsu! 

TV Series Gold Rush's own Fred Lewis talks everything from Green Berets and grappling to surviving on a stress inducing television show.

6th degree black belt Professor Ricardo Liborio talks about bringing Jiu-Jitsu to Universities, who invented Jiu-Jitsu and important elements of self defense.

Starting out from ground zero and growing the gym into a thriving business, Chad talks about the ins and outs of running a successful martial arts gym.

Brandon Day talks about being an entrepreneur, an African American in Utah and Jiu-Jitsu.

Black belt Amy Campo joins us to talk a little about ladies Jiu-Jitsu and the exciting Girls in Gis event here in Salt Lake.

It would be easy to focus on interviewing only the "celebrity" types but it is important to remember that Jiu-Jitsu can and has made a difference in the lives of regular people like you and me.

Rob Ingram from McDojoLife is on the show discussing, among other things, calling out fake black belts and false martial artists.

Red Cross certified paramedic Josh Lee talks about CPR for Jiu-Jitsu and what to do in bad situations.

Black belt Tyer Mears gives his perspective on what we should focus on from white to black.

With all that's happening in the world now, there couldn't be a better time to talk "BJJ for the military" with two specialist on the topic of war.

Mike Phan started his martial arts career in a Shaolin monastery in China of all places as a child. Now settled in Salt Lake City, Utah Mike shared with us his Life story!

Wimhof expert Avi Greenberg and Dr. Jeff Chung talk about health and Jiu-Jitsu.

Dave and Carlos chat with Robert MacDonald (AKA Bobby Maximus) as he prepares to compete in the 2022 season of The Ultimate Fighter!

 Dave chats with Ginalee and Natalie about what it's like to roll Jiu-Jitsu as a female.

Dave McKillen chats about all things Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Carlos Santos on the road to IBJJF World Masters 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.