Rob Biernacki is my professor, a BJJ black belt under Caio Terra, the creator of BJJConcepts.net, and the head instructor at Island Top Team in Nanaimo. He is known around the world for his conceptual approach to Jiu-Jitsu and has recently developed a system for what he calls "The Roadhouse Choke." We talk about this submission in depth (yes, it really works), his recent seminar tour to Europe, and why Rory sucks so bad at BJJ. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment i...

Dallas O’Regan is a black belt under Jeff Joslin and the owner of Dallas O’Regan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Cochrane, Alberta Canada. I had the pleasure of meeting Dallas after our students have competed against each other multiple times this last year at a few different competitions. His youth competition team is very high level, and he has a few young students that are standouts on the world stage. We discuss the old school BJJ mentality in the modern age, the efficacy of seminars, running the ...

I’ve noticed the older I get, the more my desire for attaining a new skill grows. Life is hectic and making time to pursue a new skill can seem downright impossible, but you should never neglect the value of learning something new. In this episode, I talk about how skills enrich our lives, the stages of skill development, how to learn new skills more efficiently, and the biggest mistakes people make when they embark on the path of learning a new skill.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, s...

The ADCC Vancouver Open has finished and I am here to tell my biggest stories, reflections, and takeaways from the tournament. I discuss my youth team’s performance, stories about horrible refereeing, and new donkey guard scoring criteria that I learned at the rules meeting. Although I couldn’t participate in the competition myself, I learned a lot just from coaching from the side.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/S...

When we begin a new skill, we never really know where to focus our learning. In a systems-based activity like Jiu Jitsu, as beginners, we need to know where to first focus our attention. What systems are most valuable, and what makes these systems so important early on in our journey? I discuss my top 5 systems for every beginner (you may be surprised). Also, I discuss my experience competing last weekend at The Revolution in Puyallup, Washington… spoiler alert; I hurt myself. I talk about my...

In a sport as limitless as Jiu Jitsu, every coach must ask themselves the same question… How the hell am I going to teach this stuff to people? With so many ways to structure your practices, how do we know if we are doing it right? In this episode, I discuss training to become a better athlete for Jiu Jistu, separating the weight room from the tatami, making drilling productive, and the ecological approach. Whether or not we can ever make practice perfect, we can always try.Please leave a rev...

Jonathan Thomas is a black belt under Lucas Lepri and is a very well-known and prolific content creator. He is a highly regarded instructor in the Gi and currently coaches full-time at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Sweden. We discuss the knee cut pass in-depth, improving your gripping and engagement battles from the guard, and that time he triangled Michael Chandler. If you are looking for a resource to study and improve your Gi Jiu Jitsu, definitely check out Jonathan’s content (linked below...

Radley “Snake Eyes” Da Silva is a professional mixed martial artist and the Battlefield Fight League Featherweight Champion. Radley is coming fresh off of a beautiful spinning wheel kick KO victory at BFL World War 2, and is eyeing a debut in the UFC. We discuss His start in martial arts, fight camp preparation, and the history of Capoeira. This was a fascinating conversation with one of Canada’s top MMA featherweights today.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if possib...

Do you want to get the most out of your time in BJJ? In this episode, I discuss the biggest things that will stifle your growth in the sport (and in life). I talk about hesitation, routines, mindset, and investing in loss. I also touch on weigh-ins with/without the Gi, and what I would do differently in my BJJ journey if I could go back in time.If you spend enough time in this sport, plateaus are inevitable… I hope some of these tips can help you break through plateaus and reach new levels on...

Do you even know Berimbolo, bro? This week’s episode is all about bolos, inversions, crab rides, and back takes! This style of BJJ is no longer novel, but it should absolutely be a part of everyone’s game. Even if you plan on never doing a single Berimbolo in your life, you still need to understand the tactics and mechanics of the move to better shut down and counter these attacks. If you are a beginner who is interested in adding this system to your game, this episode is for you! I discuss B...

Chris Wojcik is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Jeff Serafin. Born in England but raised in Chicago, he now lives in Austin, Texas, and represents the B-Team. Chris just recently placed 4th in the -88kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championships, and previously placed 4th at the 2024 West Coast Trials in the -77kg division. He is quickly becoming known for his leg locks and his technical ability in high-level competition. In this episode, we discuss ADCC/CJI weekend, competition tip...

This week, I talk about building strong leadership fundamentals. I discuss the importance of the mission, problem solving, communication and other traits of highly effective leaders. I also make references to my careers in the culinary arts and martial arts.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: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...

The biggest weekend in grappling history has come and gone, and we are still coming down off the high! ADCC and CJI in the same weekend guaranteed to be a milestone in grappling history, and that is exactly what we got! I discuss the biggest upsets, takeaways, and tournament gripes of the weekend. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Also, check out:-Stuart Cooper: Banned from ADCC & Flograppling-El Segundo Podcast Ep...

Jake Luigi is a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the creator of Less Impressed More Involved BJJ, and the purveyor of The Outlier Database, an analytics tool specifically designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. We discuss analyzing Jiu Jitsu, ADCC, CJI, and class structure.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Check Out Jake’s Content:Outlier DB: https://outlierdb.com/Less Impressed More Involved BJJ YouTube Channel:...

It’s that time of year again… ADCC (& CJI) fight week is upon us!! The long wait is over, and it’s almost time to watch the best in the world go at it for ADCC Gold and 1 million dollars. I go over all divisions and break down my match at Fight To Win Vancouver a few weeks ago. Enjoy the show and the amazing Jiu-Jitsu that is coming our way later this week! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact/Support The Show...

Anyone who practices Jiu-Jitsu consistently over a long period of time will inevitably experience burnout. Especially for those individuals who have made Jiu-Jitsu their full-time profession, it’s only a matter of time before this happens to some degree. I discuss how to recognize signs of burning out, how to maintain your love and passion for the sport of Jiu Jitsu, the 3 pillars of health, seeking inspiration, and being grateful. Jiu-Jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint; embrace the process an...

Arm bars are one of the fundamental submission systems in Jiu-Jitsu. This episode is all about arm bar concepts, mechanics, and variations. The arm bar has always been a staple of my game, and it absolutely should be for you as well.ADCC 2011 Vinny Magalhaes vs. Fabricio Werdum: Why didn't the armbar work?!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qf4SVo68mY&t=252sContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok...

Jon Chan is a BJJ black belt and the owner and head coach at Nimbus Grappling in Vancouver. Jon is one of my favourite training partners, and has always brought so much knowledge and good energy to the practice room. Despite being a student of mine, Jon he has helped me develop my own game tremendously over the years. We discuss gym ownership, teaching kids, Jon’s chess clock game, and scaling your task-focused games. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can....

Jiu Jitsu is a systems-based sport. I have always encouraged my students to think of filing their Jiu-Jitsu knowledge away in the form of systems. In this episode, I talk about developing systems, attacking your opponent with multiple systems simultaneously, holding your systems to scrutiny, and my thoughts on Battle Mats 1. 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: https:/...

Hector Lombard is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and bare knuckle boxing world champion, multiple-time Cuba national Judo champion, Olympic Judoka, and inventor. Aside from being a legend in various martial arts, he is very outspoken with a powerful personality and is not afraid to discuss controversial topics publicly. I’ve always been a huge fan of Hector, and I’ve wanted to get him on the show for quite some time. We discuss his upbringing in communist Cuba, his falling out with...

Have you ever been in a fight? What if you found yourself in a physical altercation completely untrained? I discuss fight tactics like managing the distance, creating asymmetrical warfare, risk vs. reward, and more. I believe society would be a better place if everyone trained some kind of martial art. Be safe out there. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Editor’s note: Pepper spray is illegal in Canada.Contact/Su...

One of the truly most important skills in Jiu-Jitsu is to master the use of your weight and how you apply it to your opponent. This skill can break down even the most skilled opponents over the course of a match. In this episode, I discuss camping, backtracking, gamifying weight distribution, and my thoughts on the ADCC Dallas brawl. 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...

Kuzushi is one of the most crucial principles in grappling (and in fighting). This principle was popularized by Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan Judo. Kano was a firm believer that if you want to effectively attack your opponent with techniques, you must first attack their stance. The idea of Kuzushi is to first break your opponent’s body positioning, and then attack within this short window of vulnerability before they can recover a strong defensive positioning. In this episode, I discuss...

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 gr...