Episodes
In this Episode Kenny & Matt discuss cross training at different gyms, old guys rolling with young guys and why you never throw your black belt in the trash.
Published 01/09/24
In this episode Matt & Kenny discuss New Years Resolutions, Competition plans for 2024 and they answer listener questions.
Published 01/02/24
In this weeks episode, Kenny & Matt discuss holiday shopping ideas for the grappler in your life, training during the holidays and the best moves to use when fighting your drunk relatives on Christmas.
Published 12/19/23
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss the importance of goal setting, competition prep and Matt's first time knocking a guy out in a street fight.
Published 12/12/23
In this episode, Matt & Kenny talk about knocking someone out, and helping their friends look for the guy that knocked their friend out, higher belts who turn into coaches mid roll to avoid tapping and why people Oss.
Published 12/05/23
In this episode Kenny & Matt discuss White Belts photoshopping pictures so they don't look like white belts on IG, the lack of appeal of Jiu Jitsu to casuals and more listener questions.
Published 11/28/23
In this episode, Kenny & Matt sit down with Noah Oliver, a black belt under Dean Lister and Jocko Willink and the owner and creative force behind Flow Hold. Flow hold is a veteran owned and operated Jiu Jitsu and MMA brand which offers people quality training and casual garments with a unique style that stands out from other fighter oriented brands. Noah discusses his initial introduction to the Jiu Jitsu world and how the discipline, adversity and creative aspects of the gentle art, led...
Published 11/21/23
In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss gym pet peeves, Mario Lopez being a fan of the pod, how Matt is a Spano man and the infamous Red Panty Night.
Published 11/14/23
In this episode Kenny & Matt sit down with special guest Tony Martinez and discuss his Pro MMA career, how he got into Jiu Jitsu and what his plans are after he steps away from fighting. Also, Matt shares a story about taking a dirt nap at Pans.
Published 11/07/23
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss why gi or no gi is more technical, what their end all submission would be if they had to only choose one and an unsuspected death on the mat.
Published 10/31/23
In this Episode, Kenny & Matt discuss their thoughts on UFC 294, finding the uncommon fires that push us to greatness and the importance of being dangerous.
Published 10/24/23
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss how Matt comes up with ideas for memes on his @oss_nation_bjj IG account, the benefits of cross training outside of jiu jitsu and why our listeners hate black belts. BTW, that made Matt kind of sad. =(
Published 10/17/23
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss in their opinions, what it takes to progress to the next belt level. Is it time on the mat, hours clocked in class, necks collected? Listen and find out.
Published 10/10/23
In Episode 4, Matt and Kenny discuss BJJ for veterans, the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy for old BJJ practitioners.
Published 10/03/23
In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss the 4 things that each of them hate about Jiu Jitsu. From burpees to finger pointing, let's dive into the four things most hated about class.
Published 09/26/23
In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss how Gordon Ryan has ruined competitive Blue Belts, the results of UFC 293 and the growth that leads from the inevitable sad shower.
Published 09/19/23
This is the inaugural episode of what we hope I sonly one of many.Welcome to the BJJ Balance Podcast.Think of this as a couple of Jiu Jitsu bros having casual, water cooler talks about grappling and other related topics.We are excited to have you along for the ride and hope you have as much fun listening to this as we had talking about it.
Published 09/11/23