The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Having an effective top game in Jiu Jitsu is directly correlated with the integrity of your base. In this week’s podcast, I discuss concepts and strategies that will help you improve your top game; layers of guard, half guard passing, camping, blading, and pinning. I hope you can use this episode to absolutely terrorize your training partners from the top position! Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com 

This week’s episode is all about developing and harnessing your confidence in Jiu-Jitsu. Great achievers throughout history almost always had incredible confidence, and great competitive martial artists are no different. Confidence is one of the most important pieces to a champion’s mindset. But how do we develop confidence and be able to use it when it really counts in competition? I talk about habits and steps that do just this, plus imposter syndrome and returning to the mats after long layoffs. Enjoy the podcast! Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ 

Ben Wilson is the host of the podcast “How To Take Over The World.” He analyzes the lives of great figures throughout history and discusses the traits that made them successful. I am a huge fan of history, and this is easily one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. We discussed history (obviously), military warfare, religion, and politically correct culture. If you haven’t checked out Ben’s show, I highly recommend it. Enjoy my conversation with Ben Wilson. How to find Ben:Twitter: @BenWilsonTweets Website: takeoverpod.com Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ 

Pierre-Olivier Leclerc is a Firas Zahabi black belt from Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. He is a high-level instructor and competitor and frequently trains at B-Team in Austin, Texas. He is the purveyor of the Leclerc Jiu-Jitsu Online Academy, and a pretty great dude overall. I have had the pleasure of training with PO multiple times when he visited Vancouver in 2023, and I can vouch for his abilities and knowledge in the sport of BJJ. We discuss our approaches to injury, pedagogy, and our biggest fear. I hope you enjoy this conversation with PO Leclerc! PO’s Online Academy & sponsor: leclercjiujitsu.com rollforeverbjj.com Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ 

This podcast discusses the importance of mastering the fundamentals in Jiu Jitsu, including skills like guard retention and submission escapes. It also explores the expectations for each belt level and the character aspect of being an ambassador for the sport. Additionally, the podcast talks about offensive and defensive cycles, chaining submissions, and being a good training partner. The significance of learning and practicing the core movements and strategies of Jiu Jitsu is highlighted, emphasizing the benefits of focusing on fundamentals regardless of belt rank.

This week, I speak to the one and only Robert Degle. Robert is a Jiu-Jitsu competitor known for his leg attacks and high submission finish rate and is a well-sought-after instructor and online content, creator. He teaches and competes in countries all over the world, and has recently focussed on refereeing in ADCC tournaments. He is a true student of the game and is a very influential grappler in the Modern Jiu Jitsu Meta. We discuss Robert’s life in Thailand, rule sets, refereeing, Jiu-Jitsu as a spectator sport, and the growth of ADCC internationally. Enjoy the podcast with Robert Degle. Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ 

This week I discuss my 10 biggest pet peeves in the dojo. Make sure you aren’t doing these things; your Professor and teammates will appreciate it. I also break down the “Who’s Number One 21” card tomorrow night with my insights and predictions. This card is going to be absolutely crazy! Make sure you enjoy the fights tomorrow and enjoy the show! Show Edits:  -Luke Griffith won the ADCC European Trials Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ 

This week I catch up with my friend Gilberto Castro from Aloha Roll Academy. Professor Gilberto lost his academy in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Gilberto is a wonderful person and a talented BJJ practitioner, instructor, and business owner. We discuss the wildfire, building a new school from scratch (which is now open), the current state of BJJ, and how Jiu Jitsu builds better communities. Enjoy this very special episode and mahalo! Visit Gilberto the next time you visit Maui at Aloha Roll Academy! Instagram: @aloharollacademyContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ 

Dan Joseph is an army veteran, combat engineer, author, and psychology enthusiast holding a master’s degree. He trains Jiu Jitsu under Jocko Willink and Dean Lister at Victory MMA in San Diego. We discuss warfare, grappling for soldiers, mental health, and his newly released 4th book, “Black Belt Mindset: Mastering Anxiety Through The Power Of Breath.” Enjoy the show! Dan’s website: combatpsych.com Also by Dan Joseph: -Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership & Resilience By Military Experts -COMBATPSYCH Handbook: Open-Source Mission To Promote Resilience In Men Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theessentialjiujitsupodcast TikTok: @ejjpod 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 Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/

Australian black belt Kit Dale discusses topics such as gym politics, teaching philosophy, filmmaking career, and political correctness. They also explore the importance of task-based learning in jiu jitsu, the debate on different training approaches, and the usefulness of instructional videos in the sport.