The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Mike “Doctor Kickass” Piekarski is a Black Belt under Henry Akins, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Combat Athlete Performance Coach, and online content creator. He is known for his excellent injury breakdowns and sport-specific physiotherapy protocols. In this episode, we discuss safe training with beginners, assessing and healing injuries, the most dangerous moves in BJJ, warm-ups, and peptides. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Mike Piekarski’s Website:https://blackbeltsportsperformance.mykajabi.com/Instagram:@doctor_kickassContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: 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 Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.comhttps://youtu.be/p_WqlqgfNrc?feature=shared

Ben Dyson is a Roy Dean Black Belt, ADCC Veteran, ADCC European trials winner, and the owner and head coach at Kuzushi Grappling Club in Vancouver BC. Not only is Ben a high-level competitor and gym owner, he is one of the nicest guys I have ever met in the Jiu-Jitsu community. We discuss the recent developments of the Craig Jones Invitational rivaling the ADCC, cash vs prestige, and whether this new tournament competing against ADCC (on the same weekend) is good or bad for the sport. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact Ben/Kuzushi Grappling:Instagram: @dysonbjj, @kuzushigrapplingWebsite: Kuzushigrappling.com Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn 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 Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Lucas Wilhan is a BJJ Black Belt competitor from Montreal, Canada. He currently resides in Vancouver BC, where he operates his BJJ academy Lapel Arts. Lucas is someone who I find myself competing against regularly in the Pacific Northwest, but we both have tremendous respect for each other as competitors and fellow gym owners. We discuss opening and operating a martial arts academy, class and curriculum structure, managing training intensity, cross-training, and mental training. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact Lucas Wilhan:www.lapelarts.cahttps://lapelartsonline-s-school.teachable.com/Instagram:@lapelarts@lucaswilhanContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn 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 Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Scott Lynch is a mindset coach, the founder of Legacy Divisions, and the host of the Motivated Mind Podcast. Scott specializes in helping people optimize their mindset and performance to become the best possible versions of themselves. We define the flow state, how we can tap into and remain in the flow state, the reason for this phenomenon, and more. This was a powerful conversation that will be useful for anyone trying to boost their performance in their given activity. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact Scott Lynch:Scott's Instagram: @motivatedscottThe Motivated Mind Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/themotivatedmindNewsletter: https://masteringyourmindset.substack.com/Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: 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 Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

The sport of BJJ is full of myths and misconceptions. In this episode, I discuss and break down these topics; fundamentals classes, teaching kids, size vs technique, egos, BJJ guys doing takedowns, and more. I can almost guarantee that you have heard of some of these common myths, so be aware of them. If you can think of any BJJ myths that I have missed, feel free to leave them below in the comment section! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: 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 Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Dr. George Touliatos is a biopathologist who specializes in hormone replacement therapy, an ex-bodybuilding champion (2 Greek national titles), and an author. He is one of the leading experts in the world regarding treating the effects of anabolic steroids. We discuss bodybuilding, the benefits and side effects of using testosterone, peptides, PEDs in sports, and more. Let’s hit the weight pile and get jacked with Dr. T.  Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Dr. Touliatos’ Website:Gtoul.comContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: 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 Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Todd Fox is a 4th-degree BJJ Black Belt competitor, MMA fighter, Marine, Author, and the Founder of Tour Protection, an international protection agency responsible for protecting dignitaries around the world. He is a lifelong martial artist holding multiple black belts in different disciplines and is an active Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Instructor. We discuss his career in a protection agency, his experience as a BJJ competitor, staying safe while traveling overseas, self-defense tactics, challenge matches, and other topics. This was a fascinating conversation with an absolute legend, Mr. Todd Fox.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Todd’s Contacts:IG: @tourtrainingBIZ WEB: TourProtection.comPERS WEB: ToddAFox.comAuthor:https://www.amazon.in/stores/Todd%20Fox/author/B0069GDGSMContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Derek “Cat” Clarke is a BJJ Black Belt and the owner of the Canadian fight promotion Fight League Atlantic. Based out of Nova Scotia, FLA is one of the premier MMA and Grappling promotions from the Canadian East Coast. Fight League Atlantic works hard to provide a platform for up and coming Canadian fighters to showcase their skills, helping to push them toward the UFC octagon. We discuss the highs and lows of the fight promotion business, near-death experiences, and the ideal rules for Grappling and MMA. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Fight League AtlanticInstagram: @flagrapplingWebsite: https://fightleagueatlantic.com/Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn 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%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Theo Fleury is a retired Canadian Hockey player. He is a Stanley Cup Champion, World Junior Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, public speaker, and best-selling author. On the ice, he was known for his toughness and his ability to score despite his small stature. This was a raw, vulnerable, and profound conversation with one of the biggest legends in Hockey. We discuss God, Hockey, communism, fighting, childhood trauma, addiction, and so much more. Lace your skates up tight because this one gets spicy!Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Theo’s Contact:www.TheoFleury.lifeInstagram: @theofleury14Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: 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 Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

I talk about promotions in BJJ, how to know when a student is ready for promotion, false positives, kid promotions, belt tests, and more.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com