No lie, this show was a bit chaotic. Let's just start there. We were 100% all over the place. But, we do eventually discuss why fighters may want to train in a gi instead of exclusively nogi. Heck, GSP trained in a gi! And we can all agree he was pretty good. We also discuss burger bets and what those are, why sports are useless to Paul, and there was even some good listener stories about using BJJ to subdue a drunk neighbor. Hey, told you we were everywhere. Don't forget to look at our...

Kip and guest host Dana discuss being a woman in BJJ, including why she started in the sport, what she struggled with during her white belt days, getting her blue belt, and why she keeps coming despite being a blue belt. Doesn't she know you quit after getting the blue belt? Thanks to our sponsor, Top Mount Apparel, and all of our patreons for your continue support.

Producer Austin takes over! He talks with the man who got him started in Jiu-Jitsu, Kurt Sutherland. Kurt shares how he got started in mixed martial arts, fighting in the octagon twice, and some of his recent struggles with injuries. He was also the knockout of the week on Bleacher Report... He talks about that too. He's also... A GRAPPLING DAD! So we have representation on the show. Kurt shares how he's getting his children into BJJ and how his wife feels about the sport. Be sure to check...

The GD's are back in town! The Dad's discuss the idea that there are no true belt ranking systems that are universal across the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. A blue belt at your school may be equivalent to a purple belt at another school. Black Lion recently had a bunch of white belts test for blue belt, and it may be shocking to some that they're not all the same level! Same for Kroyler's two new black belts (congratulations by the way). It's just like anything else in life: some people are better at...

Paul and Producer Austin discuss how best to roll with full-time BJJ athletes and the average joe who simply wants to learn and get better. They both present positives and negatives, but it can be tough to recognize what to do in the heat of battle so to speak. The sport is changing on a daily basis due to money, sponsors, and social media and this isn't chess: people get hurt. They also dive into some questions from BJJ Everything regarding marijuana, foods to cut weight, and should you...

Paul and Producer Austin discuss some of the most annoying traits you can have on the mats. Don't be these people! Not coming to class smelling the best, or forgetting to wash your gi. Don't be the one making sexual innuendos... WE GET IT. Don't bring politics inside the gym, whether it be democrats and republicans or gym debates. Leave it at the door! And they dive into a few other questions from BJJ Everything. Thanks to our patreons and our sponsor, Top Mount Apparel. We wouldn't be able...

Ways of developing a better mindset. It's easy to get down on yourself in Jiu-Jitsu, hell, even just life in general. But there are indeed some strategies to improve your outlook on the mat. Paul and Producer Austin break that down, relating it back to the Olympics with Simone Biles pulling out for own mental and physical well-being. Plus, speed walking is an absolute joke. Just. Sayin. Thanks to our new patreon subscribers, we wouldn't be able to keep doing this without you. Shirts will head...

A lovely article from BJJEE detailed how you can train twice a week and still improve at BJJ. True? We think so. We take a look at what the benefits are of training less and what the detriment is. Obviously, you won't progress as much as Johnny who goes 5 times a week. Also we break down some random Olympics events, and two crazy moments on the mats... one is labeled "not a slam" but arguably is, and another is a guy who refused to tap and got a broken wing because of it. Check out our one...

Paul and Producer Austin discuss the idea that your "average" blue belt can be just as big, if not a bigger mentor than a brown or black belt. Paul shares the story of some of the blue belts that helped him find his way through the white belt days. For Producer Austin, it was Paul and Kip! The proof is in the pudding that blue belts can be the closest resource towards improving your Jiu-Jitsu without hindering your progress. They also discuss some BJJ Everything questions including what to do...

A Redditor went OFF on a rant as a four-week white belt, saying he's fed up and simply ready to quit Jiu-Jitsu. Hey man, fair enough. We've all been there. However, when is it legitimately time to give up BJJ? You're simply not feeling it. You need a mental break. You're tired of being a beat-up white belt. Injuries galore. There is plenty of reason to give up, and we're not your actual Dad telling you what to do, we're simply Grappling Dads. But, we have some opinions because we've all been...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu within itself is a tough sport. Someone is laying on you. Someone is going to sweat on you, likely in your mouth. Someone may hurt you, either unintentionally or intentionally. Someone may fart on you. It happens. All that to say: this is not necessarily an easy martial art to just come in off the street and be comfortable with. If you've got anxiety with any aspect of joining a BJJ gym, it can be tough. If you're injured, perhaps even tougher. If you're a woman, that can...

Kip and Paul both have said they will not compete in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, so they discuss the idea of reaching black belt without ever competing. There's a famous coach you may have heard of who has never competed, yet has produced some of the best grapplers in history: John Danaher. Do you NEED to compete to reach blackbelt? Are you already competing when you practice? Does competition help simulate the adrenaline dump when self-defense comes into play. There's a lot to unpack here. Plus a...

BJJEE released an article about things that need to change in BJJ. In fact, it was 5 things! so we went point by point and discussed them. Should we as a community get rid of the gauntlet? Can we stop refusing to wash our belts? What about world champs who aren't black belts. A lot of stuff to dissect. Plus we're getting some new shirts for our patrons! So be sure to sign up if you're willing and we'll get you hooked up with a new tee to really showcase your blind loyalty to our idiotic show....

The Dads discuss what you should expect as a white belt! An instagram follower reached out about the topic after starting BJJ in November of last year. They see improvements, but also feel like they're taking steps back in their progression. So we dive into some best practices while on the mats and what you should do in situations as a white belt, how upper belts should react, and when you should expect to "get it" as a white belt. We also discuss Jamahal Hill's fight at UFC 263 and the...

Our good friends at BJJEE put out a wonderful article about blue belts and purple belts and what the big difference is. Obviously, rolling ability and knowledge should be advantageous toward the purple belts. No kidding right? But there are some other aspects to look for when comparing a blue belt and purple belt. Purple belts should be able to chain several moves together. Is the purple belt noticing mistakes far sooner and able to make an opponent pay for them? Do they skip warm-ups? There...

We are back and better than ever! Brought to you by TopMount Apparel, the GD's discuss ways you can train more without getting injured. That includes managing your schedule and sticking to it, mixing up your intensity, stretching and foam rolling, and strength training! There. Are. Levels. To. This. There are many factors that can determine your schedule for you. Kids. Significant other. Job. Family. Friends. Money. Plus, it all depends on your goals. Be sure to check out TopMount Apparel at...

The boys are back after the Mother's Day hiatus and we're talking about a little bit of everything. BJJ Everything that is. A show filled with discussing questions from the infamous Facebook group about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. "I don't feel like I deserve my belt." "Should I roll with such and such injury?" "If you don't wash your gi, do you believe in Santa Claus?" We discuss all the questions you need to be answered. Brought to you by Top Mount Apparel, head to their website,...

The 200th Episode! Who would have thought? The GD's talk about a mixed bag of topics, including how they got into Jiu-Jitsu, why they started podcasting about it, their goal with this podcast (now 200 episodes deep), and how they plan to give back to the BJJ community. Truly, this episode went off the rails immediately, but hey, would you tune in an listen if it was structured, well thought out and completely coherent? Absolutely not. We can't thank you enough for tuning into episode, let...

Kip and Paul in the same room on the same episode! What month are we in again? The GD's are back and better than ever! They discuss BJJ and how it can be used to combat bullying. Sometimes, it's just the other person knowing you do martial arts that can lead them to backing down. Other times, it may have to get physical. The fact remains, this can be a good way for kids to battle bully's one way or another. We had a few viewer emails we neglected for months, so we got to those, and answered...

Paul and Producer Austin discuss an article that elaborates why blue belts may get an inflated ego, and how best to avoid developing that mentality. Once you start developing a game and you can handle white belts, you start thinking you may be better than you truly are. Maybe you've won some tournament matches. Maybe, you're just a jerk! On the flip side, what happens when you don't think highly enough of yourself and your ability that you question if you deserve your belt? You went through...

Paul and Producer Austin discuss a BJJEE article about specializing in Jiu-Jitsu. While there were some good points, there was a lot wrong with the statements being made. For instance, specialize in Jiu-Jitsu but don't forget about other aspects of your Jiu-Jitsu. Face palm. They also broke down the Dustin Poirier vs. Brian Shaw video where they grappled briefly. Spoiler alert: size and strength matter! Shocker! They also discuss competition and the idea of participation medals, are BJJ...

Kip is out on vacation... and Paul is back. If there weren't a ton of episodes with them both on camera, we'd swear you never see them in the same place at the same time. Maybe one of them is Batman? We had Ben, a purple belt at Black Lion, fill in this week to talk about his experience in Jiu-Jitsu, how the gym has changed since he started, and why he keeps coming after years and years of wear and tear on his body. A couple of people on BJJ Everything mentioned how much they're struggling...

"Little Robert" joins the show to talk about his experience in Tae Kwan Do and how it translates into BJJ. Robert, a black belt in Tae Kwan Do and current BJJ blue belt, has been training in martial arts for nearly all his life. In fact, it runs in his family... his father and grandfather both train still. Robert shares his insight in training several facets of martial arts, his experience competing in both BJJ and Tae Kwan Do, and being one of the smaller practitioners in the gym and the...

Kip invited his wife, Jenn, on the podcast to talk about being a woman in the BJJ community. Yes, it was a terrible idea. However, that aside, they covered some quality topics like rolling with men, how to protect yourself on the mats as a woman, how to keep all your body parts in place (yes, they discussed boobs), and some advice for women who are looking to train. While it can be intimidating, there are many benefits to joining a gym. We also got some insight into Kip and Jenn's first...