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BJJ Black Belt, Josh Longood, went viral for saving a Frontier Airlines Flight.Josh was on a flight home when another passenger allegedly started attacking workers and causing all sorts of chaos. The Bjj spidey sense in Josh's head started to tingle and he handled the situation exactly how a black belt should. He was able to control the aggressive passenger, keep everyone calm, and go super viral while doing it!Today, I(@thejoshmckinney) get to sit down with Josh and ask him exactly how he was able to subdue the passenger so easily. We also find out what Frontier Airlines did to thank him for saving everyone in what could have been an absolute disaster.If you've ever wondered, “I wonder if my jiu jitsu could work in a real life situation?” This episode is for you!Watch this before your next flight!Subscribe to the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show for weekly AJJ advice, mindset, training stories, and questionable life choices that help you suck just a little bit less at Jiu Jitsu.Get my free ebook The Competitor's Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.comGet a free copy of jiu jitsu for imbeciles: bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comGet Champions Stay Present(mindset hacks for competition): https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/csp0:00 Intro1:33 The viral Frontier flight story3:35 Flying home from Puerto Rico5:04 When Josh knew something was wrong8:38 Going hands-on with the passenger10:29 “I only used 2%”11:47 Zip ties, seatbelts, and keeping everyone calm13:22 Passengers started yelling “choke him!”15:39 Police, FBI, and the emergency landing16:37 When Josh realized the story went viral19:30 Riding the wave after going viral23:48 Why this went bigger outside the BJJ world28:33 Every jiu-jitsu guy's airplane fantasy30:13 Does jiu-jitsu actually work in real life?34:06 Josh's wrestling, MMA, and competition background41:30 Coaching vs. teaching jiu-jitsu45:36 The IBJJF rule mistake that cost him gold55:21 The best jiu-jitsu advice Josh ever received57:04 Where to train with Josh

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the 2026 IBJJF worlds. We recap every single black belt finals match for both the men's and the women's divisions, including the absolute and open class. We take off the recap discussing the men's division starting with the rooster weight division all the way up through the divisions into the men's absolute. After that, we recap the women's divisions and finish with the women's ultra heavyweight and absolute finals.Recorded 6-15-2026

This week the boys break down a wild IBJJF competition experience, lessons learned from taking an L, why the pressure of competing is addictive, belt promotions, gym culture, patches on gis, building leaders through jiu-jitsu, and the future of the sport.They also dive into Craig Jones speculation, CJI talk, UFC BJJ, promotion standards, and why blue belt is just the beginning. Plus: steroid jokes, giant ultra-heavies, rash guards, music playlists, and the usual chaos.

The UFC BJJ moves into the amateur tournament circuit, butting heads with IBJJF and ADCC. They have signaled one thing in the ruleset that can be a GAMECHANGER for grappling, and if pulled off, can kill off one of the things that drags down the sport. Visit our sponsors: DavidMMA.com - David Avellan's new website, where he is posting new articles daily, new courses being posted frequently, covering techniques, news, fitness, breakdowns, and much more. You can join as a guest for free to see what the site has to offer. Follow me on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/DavidAvellan Follow me on X: https://X.com/DavidAvellan Tag us on Social Media with #BreakingTheGuard

This week, we're joined by Beatrice Jin! Beatrice is a black belt competing in the IBJJF top 10 at lightweight and middleweight, and she's known across jiu-jitsu social media for her whiteboard reels. In this episode, Beatrice breaks down the 90% of jiu-jitsu that has nothing to do with sparring, and why the work around the mat is what actually builds a career. Topics include: what podium finishes actually feel like, building a women's open mat from three people to thirty, finding the niche only you can fill, and using social media to build trust before asking for the sale.Follow Beatrice on Instagram:https://instagram.com/berimbozoSubscribe on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@berimbozoTrain with Beatrice at Kogaion Academy in Arlington, Virginia:https://kogaionacademy.comSupport her merch brand Butt Scooter Jiu Jitsu:https://buttscooterjiujitsu.comMental models discussed in this episode:Zone of Geniushttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-geniusBeginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mindInertiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertiaConsistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com

This week on the show Maine and Corey recap the 2026 IBJJF Brasileiro Championship.In the recap section of the show, we run through both the men's and the women's adult black belt divisions, discussing select finals match as well as the open class for both the men's and women's divisions.In our recap of the men's divisions, We talk about Rerisson Gabriel's win over Diego "Pato" Oliveira Batista in the light-featherweight division by 2 advantages. We talk about Meyram Maquiné Alves 5-2 points win over Cleison Gabriel Santos at featherweight. We discuss Andy Murasaki's armbar submission against Luis Felipe da Silva Ribas in the lightweight division. We break down Tainan Dalpra's toe hold victory over José Steve Nduazulu Ndilu in the middleweight finals. We talk about Alex Munis and his 2-0 points win over João Gabriel Galvão at medium-heavyweight. As well as Leonardo Silveira Ferreira securing a win on advantages over Rider Zuchi in the heavy division. We discuss Vinicius Liberati's advantage win over Erich Munis at super-heavyweight, and Gutemberg Pereira's referee decision victory over Pedro Alex in the ultra-heavyweight finals. Finally, we break down Erich Munis vs Gabriel Ribeiro in the absolute division and talk about Munis triangle armbar sub to win the open class title.In our recaps of the women's divisions we talk about Mayssa Bastos vs Jessica Caroline and how Mayssa was up 17-0 before her mounted cross choke or breadcutter choke win. We talk about Sarah Galvao's 4-0 advantages win over Vitoria Vieira at lightweight.We discuss Elisabeth Clay's toe hold win against Lillian Marchand in the middleweight finals. We break down Gabi Pessanha vs Mikaela Lima and talk about her arm triangle choke finish. We talk about Gabi Pessanha's absolute final rematch with Sarah Galvao and her commanding 12-0 points victory to secure double gold.Recorded 5-11-2026

Nate shared his experience competing in his first IBJJF tournament in Columbus, Ohio, where he placed third in the Nogi competition. He described his two matches against seasoned competitors Aaron Jeter and Sam Buhrman, explaining how he lost the first match 3-0 and was submitted in the second match via armbar. Despite the losses, Nate emphasized the valuable learning experience and noted improvements in his cardio compared to previous competitions. He expressed respect for all competitors and highlighted the high skill level required even at the blue belt level, concluding that the tournament helped him grow as a practitioner. You might also like the below episode: Recapping the Cleveland Grappling Industries Jiu Jitsu Tournament

Charles Allan Price, Eoghan O'Flanagan & Shay Montague sit down aimlessly and talk from about 27:27 onwards Shay gives excellent tips to winning IBJJF Tournaments.Less Impressed More Involved: https://outlierdb.com/ - use code RUNESCAPE for 50% off your first monthHow to work with us:Where to find Shay: https://www.instagram.com/shay_montague/ Charles Strength Training Programs Get free 7 day Mat Strong Program: https://mailchi.mp/charlesallanprice/mat-strong-landing-page Get The Mat Strong Program: https://app.fitr.training/p/matstrongonline 1:1 Coaching Inquiries: https://7kdbbkmkmsl.typeform.com/to/nSZHpCOL Eoghan's InstructionalsEoghans Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eoghanoflanagansubmissiongrappling?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeVwoFHqyoZbzOnBQj1A_HdJuseIdZ5JeBDv2WviMJErMprNx8nBaRtazKB8A_aem_hDebDKTGIEpirScyGQEG0w Leg Lock Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/leglocks-the-uk-variant-by-eoghan-oflanagan Half Butterfly Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/down-right-sloppy-half-butterfly-by-eoghan-oflanagan Countering the outside passer: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/sloppy-seconds-countering-the-outside-passer-by-eoghan-o-flanagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Kwok is a multiple-time IBJJF champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an early veteran of women's MMA, and one of the sport's pioneering female athletes. A school owner and head instructor at Princeton BJJ, she brings over two decades of experience on and off the mat. Emily has been a driving force in creating space for women in the sport — co-founding Groundswell Grappling Concepts in 2008 as the first all-female BJJ camp, becoming one of the first women featured in BJJ  instructionals , and continuing to organize women's camps and gatherings that have helped shape the community over the years. Beyond the mats, Emily is a performance consultant and coach who draws on developmental psychology, fine art training, and the perceptual skills honed through a lifetime in martial arts to help individuals and teams operate at their highest level. She is also a devoted mother to three great humans and wife to fellow black belt Gerry Hurtado.Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

Should You Compete or Waste Money?If you've ever sat on the fence about competing in Jiu-Jitsu… this episode is for you.We break down the real reasons people compete (and the lies they tell themselves), whether tournaments are actually worth the money, and how competition can completely change your Jiu-Jitsu, and your mindset.This isn't just ADCC vs IBJJF. It's about who competition is for, who it's NOT for, and how to actually get value out of it.If you're a competitor (or thinking about becoming one), this episode will help you decide:

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Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Transform Your Mind and Your Life? What does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu really teach about discipline, philosophy, and personal development? In this episode of the WS Podcast, Marcelo Coppa — head referee of UKBJJ and international referee for IBJJF — joins Wojciech Salski to explore the deeper lessons behind Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competition, and the mindset required to grow in the sport and in life. Marcelo shares his journey into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, beginning with a chance encounter that challenged the Hollywood stereotype of martial arts. What he discovered instead was a culture built on respect, discipline, and personal growth. The conversation explores the evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu over the past two decades, including how the internet, competition circuits, and global federations have transformed the sport. Marcelo explains the crucial role referees play in shaping the rules of the sport and how rule sets influence the way techniques are taught and applied in competition. We also dive into the philosophy behind Jiu-Jitsu. Marcelo discusses how ideas from Taoism and classical philosophy influence the way practitioners approach training, conflict, and self-improvement. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becomes not just a martial art, but a laboratory for understanding the connection between mind, body, and spirit. The episode also explores the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for personal development. Marcelo explains how the pressure of training and competition teaches resilience, patience, and strategic thinking — skills that translate far beyond the mats. We also discuss why Jiu-Jitsu can be particularly valuable for children and young people, helping them develop confidence, discipline, and the ability to navigate conflict without aggression. If you're interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts philosophy, competition mindset, or personal growth through sport, this episode offers a fascinating perspective from one of the most experienced referees in the global BJJ community. All the love, all the power, all of the time! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/w.salski Marcelo's Website: https://bjjbristol.com/instructors/bio/id/1761 Mentioned Episodes and Books: "Tao Te Ching"- https://fountain.fm/episode/xlGeaIo5727SN9Ii5Gil "The Art of War" - https://fountain.fm/episode/AZCxh1xHQKo5FUngqjEj "The Book of Five Rings" - https://amzn.eu/d/0izDR26H "Zen in the Art of Archery" - https://amzn.eu/d/0hJCbWNj "Sanshiro Sugata" Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036400/ Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusual.stories_podcast/ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@w.salskicreativeworks?si=vduv475byjqWChqV Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2bcP2r30SdpUuUCU6Jmnk9?si=5d2a4438ae524b0a Primal.net: @wspodcast

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the 2026 IBJJF pan championships. We recap every single black belt, adult finals match, including the open class for both the men's and women's divisions. We kick off the recap with the men's Roosterweight Division with Marcos Gomes vs Bebeto Oliveira. Discussing Marcos Gomes belly down ankle lock win.In the Light-Featherweight Division Diego "Pato" Oliveira vs Shoya Ishiguro we discussed Diego "Pato" Oliveira win on Points 8-2, vs the fantastic guard work of Shoya.In the Featherweight Division Cole Abate vs Samuel Nagai we talk about the final sequence that allowed Cole Abate to win by Points 6-4In the Lightweight Division Jackson Nagai vs Will Wilson we talked about Jackson Nagai points win after some fantastic offense in Will's deep half, and an out of bounds scoring call. In the Middleweight Division Tainan Dalpra vs Elijah Dorsey we talked about Tainan Dalpra pull and sweep and passing that has him take the match on Points 9-0In the Medium-Heavyweight Division Enderson Dias vs Alex Munis, we talked about Enderson Dias winning by 1 advantage on a double pull come up.In the Heavyweight Division Felipinho Assis vs Rider Zuchi we talked about Felipinho Assis winning by one stalling penalty against Rider. In the Super-Heavyweight Division Nolan Stuart vs Vinicius Liberati we talked about Nolan Stuart winning by Points 6-4 after two single leg guard pulls to give up 4 points. In the Ultra-Heavyweight Division Seif-Eddine Houmine vs Anderson Kauan we talked about Seif-Eddine Houmine wining by North-South Lapel ChokeIn the Absolute Division Gabriel Veloso vs Gabriel Caboja we talked about how Gabriel Veloso was able to counter De La Worm guard and win by Points 2-0In the recap of the womens divisions we start with the Roosterweight Division Ana Lima vs Mariana Rolszt with Ana Lima winning by Advantages 1-0In the Light-Featherweight Division Mayssa Bastos vs Ashlee Funegra we say Mayssa Bastos takes the CloseoutIn the Featherweight Division Margot Ciccarelli vs Larissa Campos we talked about Margot Ciccarelli activity and sweep setups and how this allows her tin win by Referee DecisionIn the Lightweight Division Sarah Galvão vs Janaina Lebre we talk about Sarah Galvão winning by Referee DecisionIn the Middleweight Division Lilian Marchand vs Elisabeth Clay we talk about Clay leg injury and Lilian Marchand fantastic pass to Armbar winIn Medium-Heavyweight Division Elizabeth Mitrovic vs Maca Vicentini we talk about the stack guard defense from Elizabeth Mitrovic and her Points 4-2 winIn the Heavyweight Division Larissa Dias vs Maria Malyjasiak we talk about the rubber match that saw Larissa Dias win by Points 3-0In the Super-Heavyweight Division Gabi Pessanha vs Raniele Alencar we talk about Gabi Pessanha Smother choke winIn the Absolute Division Sarah Galvão vs Gabi Pessanha we talk about Sarah Galvão strategy in the Euros rematch and single leg to back take to win by Points 6-0We also briefly preview, WNO 32 and CFFC BJJ 17. Recorded 3-30-2026

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda break down the 2026 IBJJF NoGi Grand Prix. Plus preview Polaris 36.In the news section of the show, we discussed the recent news that athletes in the UFC BJJ will not be allowed to compete in ADCC in 2027. We also discussed them with a recent news across the sport. In the recap section of the show, we breakdown all of the super fights and every single match in the men's NoGi Grand Prix. We breakdown Quarter-Finals starting with Victor Hugo vs Marlon Tajik, then Javier Barter vs Nick Hartman with an impressive Rear Naked Choke from Barter. We move into Pedro Marinho vs Diego Pato where Pedros early 2 points take him the match. In the last quarterfinals matchup we discussed Gustavo Batista vs Michael Pixley and Pixleys inactivity in passing range. In the Semi-Finals we discussed Victor Hugo vs Javier Barter that saw Victor able to get the rear naked choke quickly. We also talked about Pedro Marinho vs Gustavo Batista I saw another quick finish in the quarterfinals for Pedro via Inside heel hook In the finals we broke down the strategy in Victor Hugo vs Pedro Marinho and talk about the potential momentary lapse of judgment from Pedro that led to a 15×2 points victory for Victor Hugo.In a recap of the super fights, we discussed the big black belt, super fights on the card. We briefly discussed the results of this weekend's Grapplefest. In the preview section of the show we run down the main card for Polaris 36.Recorded 3-2-2026

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi GP we break down all of the big black belt, super fights, and every single athlete in the Grand Prix. In the preview section of the show, we discussed every single first round matchup in the IBJJF absolute No-Gi GP. We kick it off discussing the quarterfinal matchups that kickoff the event with the top seed Victor Hugo vs Marlon Tajik, we discussed the recent performances that we've seen from both athletes and how Marlons most recent ADCC European trials performance and brand new black belt will affect him going into this matchup against potential number one seed Victor Hugo.On the same side of the bracket we discussed Javier Barter vs Nick Hartman, with Hartman, coming off of an impressive ADCC trials performance of his own we talk about his guard work and how it may play a factor versus the Panamanian in Barter.In Pedro Marinho vs Diego Pato we discussed the stylistic matchup with Diego being by far the smallest competitor in the entire tournament. We discuss how Pedro will most likely play the Ranger game and leverage his wrestling and guillotine game versus the quick speed and leg locks of Pato. In the final quarterfinals matchup we discussed Michael Pixley vs Gustavo Batista, we talked about the guard work from Gustavo and how it may potentially play an issue with Pixley's passing game we also discussed some potential strategic avenues for Pixley and Gustavo to potentially leverage the IBJJF points in order to come out on top.We also preview the second round and potential finals matchups on each side of the bracket, discussing Victor Hugo's potential pathway to victory as the number one seed in the event. We preview the black belt, super fights on the card as well.With Cole Abate vs Will Wilson a rematch from an earlier event with both coming off of very strong performances at the Europeans will taking the lightweight division and Cole taking silver against Kennedy in the division below.We discussed Helena Crevar vs Aghata Rabelo another rematch that took place in the Gi at the colored belts we discuss Helena's argument for the slot as the number one No-Gi woman in the world.We briefly discuss Sarah Galvão vs Maria Vicentini, and how the recent Atos situation may play into the preparation that Sarah is able to do in the lead up to this match. We also discuss Leo Souza vs Mateo Cardona and Ashlee Funegra vs Yasmyn Castro.In the outro of the show, we discuss recent travel and the upcoming promotion for Corey of the Grappling Rewind later that night.  Recorded 2-23-2026

Send a textIn this episode Thomas' guest engages in a deep conversation, exploring his journey from a competitive athlete to a successful instructor and business owner. He shares insights about the transition from being a self-focused competitor to a mentor who prioritizes the growth of others. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, discipline, and the willingness to face challenges, drawing from his own experiences of moving to the United States and adapting to a new environment. Here is The RŌL Radio with an entrepreneur, 2023 World champion, and the owner of Risecore Jiu-Jitsu, Johnatha Alves.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/johnatha/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/risecorejiujitsu/?hl=enhttps://www.skool.com/johnatha-alves-2392/about?Episode Highlights:3:46 Finding a Passion for Your Work6:30 Shifting from a Competitor to a Coach11:54 Finding a Path Beyond Expectations23:14 Facing Your Fears29:35 Johnatha's Journey37:50 The Struggles of Moving to the US54:46 The Price of SuccessSupport the show

My guest today is Professor Gabe Reynaga, a lifelong martial artist whose journey began at just nine years old, and more than four decades later, he's still competing, teaching, and making history. By the age of seventeen, Gabe was already competing at the adult level, quickly rising to the top of the sport karate world and earning four world titles. At just twenty years old, he joined the legendary Paul Mitchell Karate Team, one of the most elite teams in martial arts, and opened his first karate school that same year. Under his leadership, his students went on to capture multiple international championships. He earned his 4th degree black belt in karate and was later inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame by Chuck Norris himself. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sport karate competitors of all time, his accomplishments alone would secure his legacy, but his journey was far from over. In 2009, he expanded into MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Between 2012 and 2014, he stepped into the cage for three professional MMA bouts, winning his final fight by first-round TKO in just 45 seconds… at the age of 42. As his jiu-jitsu career progressed, he became a dominant force on the IBJJF circuit. From blue belt onward, he claimed title after title across Texas. At purple belt, he won both his weight class and the open division. In 2017, he earned his brown belt and immediately made history, winning gold at his first Pan American Championship, followed by another gold at Master's Worlds later that same year. He was awarded his black belt on the podium. As a black belt, he continued to excel on the world stage, earning gold in his division, a No-Gi World bronze medal, and a Pan American silver. His career spans decades, disciplines, and continents, and his impact on martial arts continues to grow. Please welcome to the show – Gabe Reynaga! Takedown City Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu Academy San Antonio, Texas

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts, highlighting the evolution of training methodologies over the years. He reflects on the origins of his nickname 'Take It Easy,' which stemmed from a memorable training session with an MMA legend. He recounts his early days in Jiu-Jitsu, his rapid rise through the ranks, and the emotional experience of receiving his black belt in under four years.Here is The RŌL Radio with a fifth degree blackbelt, a multi-time gi and nogi champion, and owner and head coach at American Top Team Portland, Fabiano Scherner.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/fabianoscherner/https://attpdx.com/https://www.instagram.com/americantopteampdx/Episode Highlights:2:13 Fabiano's Early Days5:36 The Training Mindset Then Vs Now14:08 The Importance of Recovery18:06 Fabiano's Jiu-Jitsu Journey27:19 Adrenaline Junkie33:41 The Real Work and Toll of Competition and Fighting38:02 A Quick Rise Through the Ranks48:16 Never Good Enough55:52 The Hardest Part of Being an InstrutorSupport the show

Send us a textIn this conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Brazil to becoming a successful Jiu Jitsu champion. He discusses the importance of competition, the influence of his family, and the lessons learned through sports. He emphasizes the significance of mental health in athletic performance and reflects on the role of failure in personal growth.Here is The RŌL Radio with the head coach at Sanctum Jiu-Jitsu, a 2 time ADCC vet, and a 2025 Worlds NoGi and Gi champion, Roosevelt Sousa.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/rooseveltbjj/https://www.instagram.com/sanctumjiujitsu/Episode Highlights:2:27 Roosevelt's Reasons for Being Competitive8:48 Lessons from a Tough Upbringing20:17 Starting Jiu-Jitsu and Finding Purpose in the Sport32:52 Becoming a Coach and Mentor36:40 Do Things Happen for a Reason41:22 Failure and Hardship57:35 Positive Mindset1:02:53 Biggest Life LessonSupport the show

This week on the show Maine and Corey preview Polaris 35 the Polaris Vs WNO squads event, and recap every Black Belt Final at the 2026 IBJJF Euros. In the preview section of the event we discuss Polaris going to FloGrappling after a decade on fightpass. We talk about the stacked squads event with Team Polaris bringing Santeri Lilius, Eoghan O'Flanagan, Lucas Kanard, Taylor Pearman, Owen Jones, and Meyram Maquine. Then break down Team WNO consisting Declan Moody, Luccas Lira, Devhonte Johnson, Chris Wojcik, Gavin Corbe, and his brother Deandre Corbe. We also talk about the superfights between Levi Jones-Leary vs Davis Asare, and Adele Fornarino vs Selma Vik. In the recap of the 2026 IBJJF European championship we break down every adult black belt finals match and the women's openweight final. With all of Baltimore snowed in this show was recorded remotely last minute so regular audio quality should return once everyone is shoveled out by next week. Recorded 1-26-2026

 Kendall Reusing is a 3x IBJJF NoGi Black Belt World Champion, 2024 ADCC bronze medalist, 4x USA Wrestling National Champion, and an 8x IBJJF World Champion at all belt levels overall. She is also the co-owner of 4 Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu academies, a worldwide seminar and camp facilitator, a podcast host of her show, Get A Grip, and a combat sports commentator and interviewer for both IBJJF and FloGrappling. Kendall also leads a company called Jiu Jitsu Accelerator, mentoring jiu jitsu practitioners of all levels to unlock their best selves in the areas of Jiu Jitsu, Mindset, Nutrition, and Strength & Conditioning. Kendall's passion for sharing authentically on social media has led to a focus on content creation, where she speaks openly about the ins and outs of the life of a female athlete in a male dominated environment, her eating disorder recovery, like's ups and downs, and the messiness of personal development. Additional accomplishments include her triumphs as a Pan Am Champion, European Champion, 4x Polaris Champion, Grapplefest Champion, ADCC East Coast Trials Champion, and F2W Champion.You can follow her journey on IG, YouTube, her website, and her podcast.IG: Instagram.com/kendallreusingYT: YouTube.com/kendallreusingbjjWebsite: kendallreusing.comPodcast: linktr.ee/getagripwithk Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview the 2026 IBJJF European Championship for all the adult black belt divisions. We also recap the main event of F2W 302. In the preview section of the show, we take a look at every single adult black belt division for the men and the women. We talked about the seeding of each division and some of the most interesting potential matchups in each division as well as who we think the front runners, and people most likely to take gold at this year's first Grand Slam event to kick off the IBJJF 2026 Gi season. We also talk about the divisions that we are most excited to see as well as divisions with no returning champions where new competitors are poised to take their first black belt championships. Recorded 1-19-2026

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This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2025 IBJJF NoGi Worlds. We recap the Black Belt finals and open class for each division. In the recap section of the show, we kick it off breaking down the massive upset in the female open class final between Elisabeth Clay vs Gabrieli Pessanha, discussing Clay's aggressive pull to the 50/50 position, her refusal to stall, and the inside heel hook finish that ended Pessanha's unbeaten streak. In the Female Roosterweight final between Thais Loureiro vs Faye Cherrier we with Loureiro using her experience to secure the points victory.In the Female Light-Featherweight final between Ashlee Funegra vs Anne Druckrey we talked about Funegra's impassable guard, her flexibility, and her dominant 11-2 points win to claim the title.In the Female Featherweight final between Adele Fornarino vs Ana Mayordomo we discussed the viral sixteen-second finish and Fornarino's immediate entry into the legs to get the sub.In the Female Lightweight final between Lillian Marchand vs Amanda Bruse we talked about Marchand's rear naked choke finish.In the Female Middleweight final between Elisabeth Clay vs Rebeca Lima we discussed Clay's submission run through the division and open class and the quick outside heel hook finish.In the Female Medium-Heavyweight final between Helena Crevar vs Ane Svendsen we talked about the teenage phenom's 100% submission rate and her clinic of a performance ending in a rear naked choke.In the Female Heavyweight final between Cassia Moura vs Nia Blackman we discussed Moura's use of wrestling to control the match and win via points.In the Female Super Heavyweight final between Gabrieli Pessanha vs Lauren Rojas we talked about Pessanha's 19-0 and some control concerns we have for her in NoGi. In the Male Roosterweight final between Shay Montague vs Lucas Castro we discussed Montague late triangle choke win from the re-guard. In the Male Light-Featherweight final between Marcos Gomes vs Kleber Barboza we talked about the 50/50 entry inside heel hook finish that ended the match.In the Male Featherweight final between Marco Mendes vs Gianni Grippo we discussed the tactical points battle from Marco and the submission hunting Gianni did throughout the match and Mendes' decisive late sweep to secure the 8-6 points victory.In the Male Lightweight final between Cole Abate vs Julian Espinosa we talked about Abate's dominant passing game, his submission threats, and the 14-0 shutout to win his second title.In the Male Middleweight final between Tarik Hopstock vs Marcelo Fausto we discussed Hopstock's creative open guard, his use of submission threats, and his ability to outscore Fausto.In the Male Medium-Heavyweight final between Pawel Jaworski vs Gabriel Brod we talked about the shocking twenty-second match and Jaworski's immediate backsize 50/50 inversion to a heel hook finish.In the Male Heavyweight final between Javier Barter vs Faris Benlamkadem we discussed Barter's fast start leading to a quick back take and rear naked choke.In the Male Super Heavyweight final between Nicholas Maglicic vs Austin Morris we talked about Maglicic's imposing top game and his 17-2 points victory.In the Male Ultra Heavyweight final between Roosevelt Sousa vs Heikki Jussila we discussed Sousa's agility and octopus guard to take the back from a sweep and finish with a rear naked choke.In the Male Open Class final between Roosevelt Sousa vs Elder Cruz we talked about Elders pacing and Sousas transition to the back from the wrestle-up, and the rear naked choke finish to secure double gold.Recorded 12-22-2025

On this weeks show Maine and Corey recap UFC BJJ 4. In the recap section of the show, we kick it off breaking down the main event welterweight title match between Andrew Tackett vs Elijah Dorsey, discussing the early leg lock exchange, Tackett's decision to engage in the 50/50 position, and his inside heel hook finish in the first round. In the middleweight title match between William Tackett vs Ronaldo Junior we discussed Ronaldo's game plan to slow the pace and neutralize scrambles, his ability to mount Tackett multiple times, and his dominant unanimous decision win. In the women's featherweight title match between Raquel Canuto vs Aurelie Le Vern we talked about Le Vern's early takedown, the transition to the inverted triangle setup, and the kimura finish in the first round.We also recapped the rest of the card including Mayssa Bastos vs Amanda Alequin, discussing Bastos's ability to retain guard against Alequin's pressure passing to secure the decision. In Renato Canuto vs Alan Sanchez we talked about Canuto's high-amplitude movement and flying entries against Sanchez's defensive shell. In Dorian Olivarez vs Samuel Nagai we discussed Nagai's strong start in the first round, followed by Olivarez taking over with wrestling and cardio in rounds two and three. We also discussed Andy Varela vs Robby Malof, covering Varela's positional dominance, and odd strategy in the match, and the third-round heel hook finish. In Bella Mir vs Rana Willink we talked about Mir's heavy top pressure and takedowns against Willink's active guard and late submission threats. In Landon Elmore vs Nate Hernandez we discussed Elmore's opening flying triangle attempt and the quick transition to the match-ending footlock. We also recapped Jussier Formiga vs Lucas Pinheiro, discussing Formiga's use of defensive wrestling and top pressure to shut down Pinheiro's modern guard game.In the outro of the show the hosts talked about Maine's wife being promoted to black belt.Recorded 12-14-2025

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This week, Maine and Miranda preview the upcoming WNO 31 night of champions we discussed all of the matchups on the main card and breakdown our picks for who will win and retain the titles at Who is Number One.We kick off the show discussing the main event Felipe Pena vs. Luke Griffith we talk about their first two matchups where Pena has been able to submit Luke every time. We talked about their first match up at ADCC 2024 and then again in CJI 2 we talk about some of the stylistic approaches that Luke may take in this trilogy matchup and how his camp is one of the best in the world to deal with Felipe specifically. We also discuss Pena's game and how it has been effective every single time that you have matched up. In the main event, we discussed the matchup between Diego "Pato" Oliveira vs Deandre Corbe. We discussed their most recent matchup that was a somewhat controversial win for Deandre at Sapatero via a judges decision, we discussed some of the strategies in the matches, and how potentially a fired up Pato could potentially put up a pace that alone allows him to win a judges decision in the WNO format. In the featherweight title match between Helena Crevar and Julia Boscher, we discussed the recent outstanding run that Helena has been on winning both the women's division at CJI2, and staking her claim as one of the best women in the world we discussed the difference in ranking leading up to this match, and the activity that will be needed from Julia to win. In Gabi Pessanha vs. Paige Clymer we discussed Gabi making her super fight NoGI debut we discussed some of her Footlock winds that she has taken recently on the IBJJF circuit and some of the tactical tendencies that she has that may lead to her potentially being able to be countered by Paige. We discussed some stylistically changes in. Paige passing, that may potentially work in her favor. We talked about the pathway that Gabi has to victory with heavy top pressure and being able to consistently force into back control to look for the sub.In Xande Ribeiro vs. Faris Ben-Lamkadem we discussed some of Xande recent performances, and how this match up is a late replacement matchup with one of the top grappler on the IBJJF circuit out of Europe. In Felipe Costa vs. Abraham La Montagne we discussed the danger of the Abe lock and potentially the camp that Felipe comes from in order to be able to deal with that technique we discussed the quick outside, passing from Felipe in potentially activity that would allow him to be the favor in this matchup.In the second half the preview section we discussed ADCC Asian and Oceanic Trials, we talked about the size of the divisions and some of the notable competitors at the event.In the introduction of the show show the hosts talked about Maines wife getting her black belt in a few weeks. Recorded 11-30-2025

From Christmas light disasters and gas station nachos to the real Jiu-Jitsu GOAT debate… this episode goes everywhere. Matt and Kenny talk about maxing out ladders for “forever lights,” free knives and Jordans, Kenny's old DJ life, celebrity Jiu-Jitsu (Tom Hardy, AC Slater, Ashton Kutcher), and then dive into who actually belongs on the BJJ Mount Rushmore. Timeline-1They break down Hodger Gracie vs Buchecha resumes, ADCC finish rates, IBJJF world titles, and why the fourth “no-gi face” might still be up for grabs. Names like Marcelo Garcia, Andre Galvão, Leandro Lo, Eddie Bravo, Tom DeBlass, Craig Jones, B-Mac/PGF and more all get thrown into the mix as they talk impact versus just competition results. Timeline-1Listeners also sent in some wild questions:Which side should your belt bar/stripes sit on?Do big guys hate when small guys pull guard and spam triangles?Is it okay to switch gyms at purple belt?And Matt drops a legendary story about a team completely imploding from relationship drama at “team barbecues.” Timeline-1Plus: Thanksgiving food talk, gas station nachos, Starbucks baristas with moon tattoos, and which teammate Matt would choke unconscious in front of their significant other (with love). Timeline-1If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, obsess over memes, or argue about GOATs in the gym lobby, this one's for you.In this episode:Christmas light horror story & $800 “forever lights” mistakeFree knives, Black Friday Jordans & sponsor loveKenny's DJ background, vinyl collection & one-ear headphone breakdownShaq, Carter Cruise and why people get obsessed with new identitiesHodger vs Buchecha and the BJJ GOAT conversationBuilding a Jiu-Jitsu Mount Rushmore (Helio, Royce, Hodger/Buchecha + a no-gi future?)Purple belt loyalty & when it's okay to switch gymsGym relationship drama and how it nuked an entire teamListener Q&A: belt bar etiquette, smalls pulling guard on bigs, choking teammates in front of their familySupport the show & follow us:Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjjDrop your questions in the comments for a chance to be featured in the next listener Q&A!

This week, me and Miranda recap the 2025 IBJJF Crown featuring six different divisions, two women's divisions, and four men's divisions. We also recap the Maine card for BJJ Stars 18.In the recap section of the show we kicked off with BJJ Stars 18 taking a look at the main card.We discuss Pedro Marinho taking a decision over Roosevelt Sousa via his usual methods and distance management. We discussed the interesting and lengthy position arguments that took place in Vagner Rocha vs Sergio Moraes which ended in a victory via penalties for Vagner. In Fabricio Andrey Vs Oliver Taza we discussed the interesting back-and-forth and how you can potentially interpret and judge matches based on athlete, intent.In Meyram Maquine vs Owen Jones we discussed the submission strategy for Owen versus the passing point strategy for. Meyram that saw Meyram win on pointsIn Yatan Bueno vs Big Dan we discussed that this is the first time we have seen big Dan since his injury and this may have player factor in his pacing and strategy leading to Bueno winning on points.Any recap of the 2025 IBJJJF Crown we talk about all of the finals matches in all six divisions. Kicking it off with Cole Abate vs João Mendes where Abate took it via sweeps on points. In Andy Murasaki vs Jackson Nagai we discussed how this is potentially one of the more interesting Gi matches of the year and Andy strategy starting from the bottom working for the suite then resetting to pole guard again and resweep to take the win by points.In Nolan Stuart vs Adam Wardzinski we discussed Adams return from retirement and his fantastic X-Guard sweep, followed by some midrange guard work that Nolan was able to capitalize on shooting in early Omaplata that Adam defended per minute before no one was able to keep the control and make the final adjustments to get the finish.In Erich Munis vs Gustavo Batista we discussed the game from Erich and how it is so hard to deal with leading to a point win for Munis.In the women's division, we check it off discussing Sarah Galvão vs Janaina Lebre we discussed the fantastic opening sequence with the flash cast off of the guard pole from Lebre that led to one advantage for Sarah after that, we discussed some of the guard work, but that the one advantage would be all that it took for Sarah to the crown. In Gabi Pessanha vs Tayane Porfirio we discussed with essentially the exact same match that they have had prior with Gabi being able to counter the double under pass from Tayane and throwing points, getting to the top, forcing the turtle and working for the choke during sections of the match. In the author, discussed the upcoming Thanksgiving plans.Recorded 11-24-2025

    In this podcast  Shawn Williams talks with longtime friend and student Warren Stout.  Shawn is the technical commentator for all of the major jiu jitsu events such as ADCC , IBJJF worlds, WNO, and StoutFights pro BJJ.  The... The post Shawn Williams , everyone’s favorite jiu jitsu commentator, “the teachers’ teacher” talks to Warren Stout appeared first on Stout Training.

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap of UFC BJJ 3 headline by two title fights and some incredible performances. We also recap the 2025 IBJJF NoGi Pan championships. Plus Preview Grapplefest 19. In the recap section of the show we kicked off with the UFC BJJ 3. Kicking it off with the 135 pound title fight between Mikey Musumeci vs Kevin Carasco that saw mikey win impressively in the first round with his signature Mikey lock. In the Co-main event we discuss Carlos Henrique vs Matheus Gabriel where Carlos retained the 155 pound title by decision. We also recap the rest of the card including an exciting match with title implications between Sam Nagai vs Kennedy Maciel that saw Nagai take the win by decision. Cassia Moura vs Alex Enriquez where Cassia takes the match by decision, and we talk ADCC Trials implications. We discuss the rematch between Jansen Gomes vs Gustavo Batista that saw Jansen once again take the decision win. In Kris Olivo vs Andy Murasaki we discuss Andy Kimura win in round 3. In Andy Varela vs Daniel Sathler we discussed the timing of Andy tricep drag to the back take and Rear Naked Choke. We discussed Shye Lilly vs Ana Mayordomo where Ana won both at UFC and IBJJF in the same weekend and Jalen Fonacier vs Pedro Nakano that saw an impressive fast heel hook for Jalen to take the match. In our recap of the 2025 IBFFJ NoGi Pans we broke down and recapped every Adult Black Belt finals match and the result, including some odd scoring and refereeing. In the preview section we discuss Grapplefest 19 card. Recorded 10-6-2025

This week, we're joined by Dr. Jen Case! Jen is a 13x IBJJF masters world champion, BJJ black belt under Renato Tavares, coach at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and PhD in Human Nutrition & Performance. In this episode, Jen covers the risks of Jiu-Jitsu competition and how it can be made safer.Follow Jen on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjenjitsu/Jen's website:https://drjencase.com/Train with Jen at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy in North Carolina:https://charlotte-bjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Normalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/normalization/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Open Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/open-knowledge/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/Get Jake O'Driscoll's triple threat ankle lock course, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jake

Send us a textIn this conversation, Thomas' guest shares his insights on the mindset required for success in Jiu Jitsu, the importance of separating competition from personal relationships, and the ongoing journey of a martial artist. He discusses the challenges of injuries, the evolution of Jiu Jitsu, and the significance of performance over results,  emphasizing the need for resilience, a supportive environment, and the continuous learning that comes with being a martial artist. Here is The RŌL Radio with an IBJJF American national gi and nogi champion, IBJJF world nogi bronze and IBJJF Pan Am bronze winner, a fighter out of Action & Reaction mma In Toronto Canada and representing team Cicero Costha, Kyle Sleeman.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradiohttps://www.instagram.com/bull_sleeman/https://bjjfanatics.com/products/side-control-savagery-by-kyle-sleeman?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQEtEemAvjoEpisode Hightlights:4:38 The Competition Mindset13:54 The Phycology of Winning and Losing25:28 I Am A Martial Artist33:40 Surrounded By Martial Artists42:49 Injuries and Identity55:10 Learning How to Learn59:18 Competing as We Age1:03:38 Who IS Jiu-Jitsu For1:09:26 Getting Ready for the Worlds1:1609 Win or Lose Just Go Have FunSupport the show

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on his early days, the evolution of the sport, and the importance of confidence in training. He discusses his most memorable matches, the underdog mentality, and the significance of safety in training. He also delves into his philosophy on teaching, the impact of social media, and his aspirations for the future, including guiding his son in the sport. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted story about how he earned his nickname, "The Grill."Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who has a dozen instructionals on BJJ Fanatics, the one and only Bill “The Grill” Cooper.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradiohttps://www.instagram.com/billthegrillcooper/?hl=enhttp://btgjiujitsu.com/Episode Highlights:2:28 Revisiting the Old Days7:21 Bill's Path11:10 Always Searching for the Submission16:33 The Underdog Mentality21:14 Bill's Memorable Matches27:11 Why Bill Started33:46 Crazy Training and Competition Days40:19 Training Safely45:54 At the Worlds with Legends48:21 Why Bill Still Does It51:18 Information Overload58:49 Becoming The GrillSupport the show

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda dive deep into biggest cash prize women's bracket ever assembled: the $100,000 four-woman tournament at the Craig Jones Invitational 2. We break down the field of four champions: reigning ADCC double-gold champion Adele Fornarino, ADCC -65kg champion Ana Carolina Vieira, teen phenom Helena Crevar, and newly-minted Atos black belt prodigy Sarah Galvão.In our preview, we analyze the complex stylistic matchup each competitor presents for the bracket.We look at the massive clash of philosophies, pitting the relentless pressure-passing of Atos teammates Vieira and Galvão against the hyper-aggressive submission hunting of Kingsway's Crevar and the creative leg lock attacks of Fornarino. We also revisit past matches breaking down the crucial ADCC finals rematch between Vieira and Crevar and the gi-versus-no-gi implications of the past encounter between Galvão and Crevar. Also talking about how the change of format from IBJJF to CJI may play into the rematch.In the final segment, we game out the potential bracketing for the event. We discuss how different first-round matchups could create wildly different paths to the final and debate which athlete has the clearest pathway to victory and the historic $100,000 prize.Recorded 8-11-2025.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ethan Kreiswirth, Medical Director of the IBJJF, founder of Black Belt Sports Medicine, and a BJJ black belt with a PhD in Athletic Training. With decades of experience working with college, pro, and Olympic athletes, Dr. Kreiswirth brings a rare blend of sports medicine, academic insight, and martial arts expertise to everything he does.I always love spending time with Dr. K—I learn something new every time. His deep knowledge and passion for helping athletes stay safe and perform at their best is truly inspiring. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World's Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Beatrice Jin shares the competition strategies that have allowed her to become the American National adult black belt middleweight champion and one of the top ranked black belts in the world.   From guard pulls to sweeps to takedowns to pin escapes to conditioning to KO grips to structuring open mats so that they become a competitive advantage for you, Beatrice doesn't hold anything back. If you compete, or if you're thinking about competing, this is a must-listen. Follow Beatrice on Instagram at @berimbozo and her incredibly successful women's open mat program at @dmvwomensbjj. Or train with her at Kogaion Academy in Arlington, VA.      

On this weeks show Maine and Miranda recap the UFC BJJ 1 and Polaris 32 Squads. This week in the news section we discuss Raphael Lovato Jr winning No gi Brazilleros making him the only black belt to ever win every IBJJF major Gi and NoGi.In the recap section of the show we discussed the final of the UFC BJJ 1 card. We talk about each of the three title fights on the card breaking down the 135 pound Bantamweight Title fight between Mikey Musumeci vs Rerisson Gabriel that saw Mikey on the legs for 3 round and taking the title home with a heel hook. In the 170 pound Welterweight Title Match Andrew Tackett vs Andy Varela we talked about Andrew Tackett finishing an arm in rear, naked choke on Andy. We discussed some of the stylistic matchups and the pacing that was put on early in the match. In the 155 pound Lightweight bout between Carlos Henrique vs Danilo Moreira we talked about the wild Round 3 uncharacteristic Armbar that Carlos  finished to claim the lightweight title.We also discussed some of the main card matches, including Keith Krikorian vs Joao Assonitis that saw Keith win via rear-naked choke, and Cassia Moura vs Talita Alencar wuth Cassia taking a decision over AlencarIn the recap of Polaris 32 squads, we talked about team, North America versus team Europe, and some of the last-minute replacements. We talked about every single match in the squads in both halves talking about some of the rematches and powerhouse players that earns the most team points. We also discussed the matches and events that led to team USA taking a one point victory over Europe in the first women's squads event. We also discussed a few of the preliminary and main card matches on the card. In the outro section of the show we discussed getting our tickets for the Craig Jones invitational too happening later this year in Las Vegas, as well as the upcoming recap of AIGA championships that took place this weekend, and or excitement to preview the upcoming WNO and BJJ Stars cards later in the coming month.Recorded 6-30-2025

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap the 2025 IBJJF World Championship, and preview WNO 28.We recap all the all the action from the Mundials 2025. Breaking down all the black belt finals matches. We discuss Adam Wardziński winning his second world title to complete the jiu jitsu Grand Slam before retiring on the podium. We talk about his influence on our games and the joys we have had covering him over the years. We talk about Mia Funegra making history as the youngest female black belt champ with a dominant 12-0 performance in the 53kg final. We also talk about where both Tainan Dalpra's continued dominance at middleweight, and where he potentially goes from here. Discussing his possible move to No-Gi. We talk about  Joao 'Bisnaga' Mendes's underdog win at featherweight from the 22 seed slot and, and another absolute division victory for Gabrieli Pessanha.In the preview section of the show we preview the WNO 28. The main evented by Jonnatas Gracie defending his middleweight title against the highly aggressive Mica Galvão. We breakdown of this matchup, contrasting Gracie's tactical pressure and somewhat methodical pace and control against Galvão's explosive submission entries and creative scrambles. In the co-main event, we talk about the return of Xande Ribeiro on back to back cards taking on also un-retired Kit Dale in a clash of styles. We discuss Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa, known for his physicality and dominant top game vs Dory Aoun. Plus we also preview the rest of the main card, including a light heavyweight bout between submission artist Fellipe Andrew and B-Teams Declan Moody, and a welterweight bout between the unorthodox style of 10th Planet's Kyle Chambers against Victor Silverio.In the outro we discussed cornering our teammate at his fight this weekend. Recorded 7-8-2025

This week on the main Zak recap Ffion Davies vs Adele Fornarino on FPI 11. In the news section of the show we talk about why we decided to push the recap of the IBJJF 2025 world championships into next week. Giving us more time to recap the fight pass invitational.In the recap section we discussed Ffion Davies defeating Adele Fornarino by split decision. We discussed some of the dynamics of the match across all three rounds and addressed some of our frustrations with the closed scoring used under the unified rules. We discussed potentially how difficult it would be for Adele to win in this rule at given her preference for playing from the bottom essentially in our eyes, making it a requirement to submit to win given her style. We talked about a potential rematch happening as the women's super fight at the 2026 ADCC world championships and how much we would love to see the rematch take place under those rules. In Ana Carolina Vieira win over Raquel Canuto by unanimous decision we discussed some of the takedowns and guillotine attempts that were able to win in Carolina the match. We broke down William Tackett submission over Achilles Rocha using an unorthodox takedown sequence into a rear naked choke finish.In Mason Fowler vs Christiano Troisi we talked about the submission a near Iminari choke from the omaplata after a quick rubber guard transition from Fowler. We also briefly discussed that Mason may be the best rubber guard player in the sport right now. We discussed the draw that took place between Francisco Lo and Enrico Beltran.We broke down the attacking sequences in Alex Enriquez vs Shye Lilly that saw Alex take the match with a great armbar transition in round 2. We discussed Keven Carrasco Teepee Choke submission win in round 1 over Sebastian Oyervidez Plus discussed João Assonitis counter heel hook win over Daniel Maira after countering a toe hold attempt. In the outro, we discussed recapping the world championships next week.Recorded 6-1-2025

Send a textEp 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive Roberto Traven beginnings in the sport takes us back to the war between Lita Livre & Gracie Jiu Jitsu Very rarely do we ever get such an early look into a time in the sport when there was such chaos. Phenomenal listen Ep 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction1:44 interview start 1:47 plugs/ promotions 2:48 learning Jiu jitsu at 16 4:18 Luta Livre vs Jiu Jitsu 4:48 Rickson Gracie vs Hugo Duarte beach fight 10:25 interactions with Ryan Gracie 11:55 unable to vision popularity of Jiu Jitsu 15:32 paving the road for modern BJJ 17:34 Rolls Gracie 18:40 interactions with Gabi García19:35 training with George Medhi21:36 thoughts on Paqueta 23:54 Injuring shoulder at the first IBJJF 25:07 Roberto Traven vs Dave Berry27:53 cornering Fabio Gurgel28:31 cancelled bout with Mark Coleman due to injury 29:44 coaching Fabio Gurgel during fights 30:39 Absolute fighting championship 233:03 Don Frye cornering Leonid Efremov34:34 Roberto Traven vs Leonardo Branco36:01 training with Claudio Coelho41:30 Roberto Traven vs John Machado41:47 getting invited to ADCC 43:26 Jeff Monson in the absolute devision 44:09 Roberto Traven vs Hayato Sakuri45:50 ADCC having success 47:09 Roberto Traven vs Mario Sperry49:25 Terere promoted to black belt after 5 years50:23 Fabio Gurgel having keys to the gym 50:59 Roberto Traven vs Gueorguiev Txvetkov52:47 experience training Luta Livre 55:39 Marco Ruas respectfully calling out Rickson Gracie 57:10 Roberto Traven vs Dave Menne58:07 Roberto Traven vs Tom Erickson59:09 experience in Australia 1:01:32 forming a super team 1:03:44 student Ethan Garrison1:04:21 Rory and Adam Singer1:05:15 Mario Esfahan McCord1:05:44 Robert Drysdale1:06:48 Leo Vieira1:07:16 Chris Moriarty1:08:29 advice for Jiu Jitsu athletes 1:10:16 interview wrap up 1:10:29 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

Send us a textEp 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive Roberto Traven beginnings in the sport takes us back to the war between Lita Livre & Gracie Jiu Jitsu Very rarely do we ever get such an early look into a time in the sport when there was such chaos. Phenomenal listen Ep 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction1:44 interview start 1:47 plugs/ promotions 2:48 learning Jiu jitsu at 16 4:18 Luta Livre vs Jiu Jitsu 4:48 Rickson Gracie vs Hugo Duarte beach fight 10:25 interactions with Ryan Gracie 11:55 unable to vision popularity of Jiu Jitsu 15:32 paving the road for modern BJJ 17:34 Rolls Gracie 18:40 interactions with Gabi García19:35 training with George Medhi21:36 thoughts on Paqueta 23:54 Injuring shoulder at the first IBJJF 25:07 Roberto Traven vs Dave Berry27:53 cornering Fabio Gurgel28:31 cancelled bout with Mark Coleman due to injury 29:44 coaching Fabio Gurgel during fights 30:39 Absolute fighting championship 233:03 Don Frye cornering Leonid Efremov34:34 Roberto Traven vs Leonardo Branco36:01 training with Claudio Coelho41:30 Roberto Traven vs John Machado41:47 getting invited to ADCC 43:26 Jeff Monson in the absolute devision 44:09 Roberto Traven vs Hayato Sakuri45:50 ADCC having success 47:09 Roberto Traven vs Mario Sperry49:25 Terere promoted to black belt after 5 years50:23 Fabio Gurgel having keys to the gym 50:59 Roberto Traven vs Gueorguiev Txvetkov52:47 experience training Luta Livre 55:39 Marco Ruas respectfully calling out Rickson Gracie 57:10 Roberto Traven vs Dave Menne58:07 Roberto Traven vs Tom Erickson59:09 experience in Australia 1:01:32 forming a super team 1:03:44 student Ethan Garrison1:04:21 Rory and Adam Singer1:05:15 Mario Esfahan McCord1:05:44 Robert Drysdale1:06:48 Leo Vieira1:07:16 Chris Moriarty1:08:29 advice for Jiu Jitsu athletes 1:10:16 interview wrap up 1:10:29 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

Today I want to share two things with you:1️⃣ My experience at the 2025 CBJJ/IBJJF Brazilian Nationals — always a powerful journey full of lessons on and off the mats.2️⃣ And… a really cool announcement I'm excited to share with you!Stick around until the end and let me know in the comments what resonated most with you. Let's keep growing together!Gustavo Dantas​⁠ ​⁠ @JockoFuel 20% off da sua primeira compra

Send us a textOn this episode Thomas and his guest discuss the pressure put on young athletes, mindset, the importance of focusing on what you can control, and more.Here is The RŌL Radio with bjj black belt under Vagner Rocha at Vagner Rocha Martial Arts, and a top competetor in both the IBJJF and ADCC, Jasmine Rocha.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/jasminerochabjj/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/vagnerrochamartialarts/?hl=enhttps://www.vagnerrochamartialarts.com/Episode Highlights:2:05 Who We Are As Athletes3:23 Pressure and Expectations7:22 Changing Your Mindset13:17 The Results Doesn't Matter17:58 Focus On The Long Term20:07 Your Job As A Parent28:51 Jasmine's Early Days32:31 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 38:54 The Importannce of Losing 44:14 The Future of Women in Jiu-Jitsu49:50 Life After Black Belt1:03:01 Growing Individually vs Growing a TeamSupport the show

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Middleweight Title Bout between Tye Ruotolo and Dante Leon. We discuss this third matchup at One Championship. Plus we recap the Brazillian Nationals 2025. In the news section we talk about the New Wave rebrand to Kingswave, and the CJI Wildcard team. In the recap of One Tye Vs Dante 3 we discussed the phenomenal guard work from Dante paired against some of the best passing in the world from Tye. We discussed all of the sequences of the match and the way that Tye continue to deal with grips and initiate passing attempts off of the guard of Dante. Lead to a decision in favor of Tye.In the recap of the 2025 IBJJF Brasileiro the third major grand slam event of the year we recapped all of the finishes for the adult black belts, and discussed some of the more interesting sequences in select finals matches of the tournament. We talked about some of the huge upsets, as well as some of the matches that merited a rewatch. We also talked about some of the recurring themes in some of the matches at the event with low scoring, singular cycle guards being played against a singular passing style.Recorded 5-5-2025

Andy shares his powerful journey—from being born in Japan to moving to the U.S. at 16 to chase his dream. Now at 25, he's living that dream: training, teaching, and competing at the highest level. A black belt under André Galvão, Andy has conquered major IBJJF titles and continues to inspire with his work ethic, mindset, and passion for jiu-jitsu. In this episode, we dive into his story, his challenges, and what it truly takes to rise and stay at the top. Listen now and get inspired by one of the sport's rising stars.Gustavo Dantas

In this bonus emergency episode, we're joined by legendary Jiu-Jitsu instructor Stephan Kesting to discuss the immediate dangers of the lapel guard position, why it is so harmful, and why the IBJJF must ban it immediately.Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this audio, I share my experience at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship.Remember, after every competition, you should re-evaluate four key aspects: technical, strategic, physical, and mental. I'll discuss three important reflections from my experience, and I hope this information can help you in some way.

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On this episode of the podcast, Chewy and Eugene reflect on the 2024 No-Gi Worlds. We discuss the lamest way to win a BJJ match, why you should complain to the IBJJF to enforce rule changes, why the way you win matters, the willingness to risk everything for a win, the reasons why we compete, if you lose…it's not all a loss, why warm ups are key for a good performance, why you shouldn't sweat the small stuff, and don't play "not to lose." Check out "Grapple Science" at https://grapplescience.com/ and use the code CHEWJITSU20 for 20% off of your purchase of supplements. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast