A slightly different, but very quick episode to explain while I'll be taking a (hopefully temporary) break from the podcast to focus on a life long dream.---------------FREE Gym Ball for BJJ https://www.bjjstrength.com/gymballfree.htmlFull G

#39 - BJJ Strength and Conditioning Coach Paul Browne

Oct 10th, 2019 2h 13m

Paul Browne is one of Ireland’s top fight strength & conditioning coaches, with a heavy specialisation in BJJ. Paul is himself a Brown Belt and active masters competitor. We dive deep into his philosophies of strength training for BJJ and his v

#38 - Rock climbing strength training applied to BJJ. Grip Strength & so much more.

Sep 17th, 2019 1h 29m

Steve Bechtel is one of the leading authorities on strength & conditioning for rock climbing, with almost 30 years in the game and currently training some of the best rock climbers in the world. When it comes to grip strength for BJJ, there is

#37 - Cameron Shayne on BJJ, martial arts, movement and life

Sep 6th, 2019 2h 24m

Cameron Shayne is the founder of Budokon University, a multi faceted approach using martial arts and movement to become an incredible human being. We discuss BJJ, Yoga, movement, a philosophical approach to martial arts, his concept of Mind Sci

#36 - Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization for Peak BJJ Performance

Aug 31st, 2019 1h 21m

An interview with Dr Bob Newhalfen about the importance of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and overall physical performance. We talk about how being strong in DNS positions replicates the strength & stability t

#35 - 10 things I wish I'd known as a BJJ White Belt

Aug 21st, 2019 52m 36s

Today I discuss 10 things I wished I’d known as a BJJ white belt, things I hope that can help you on your BJJ journey. The video I reference for training movements on your back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx2_kRR8xrgGood jiu jitsu is not

#34 - Pro MMA fighter, BJJ Brown Belt and World Champion, AJ Jenkins

Aug 15th, 2019 1h 57m

Interview with Pro MMA fighter, BJJ Brown Belt, BJJ Masters World Champion, strength & conditioning and kettlebell expert Aj Jenkins. Aj has a wealth of experience in fight game, as a fighter including appearances in Bellator, a strength and co

#33 - I'm still alive!

Aug 2nd, 2019 48m 52s

Find out where I've been and what I've been up to!https://www.bjjstrength.com/gymballfree.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Supertraining-Yuri-V-Verkhoshansky/dp/8890403810

#32 - Fight conditioning specialist, Matty Green

May 24th, 2019 1h 50m

Today is the second interview with one of the UK’s top S&C coaches for fighters, Matty Green. Matty trains a range of pro Boxers, MMA and BJJ fighters. In this second interview, we go really deep into Matty’s knowledge and cover some fantastic

#31 - BJJ, Meditation, Yoga & Learning to Relax with Simon Alcantara

Apr 26th, 2019 1h 30m

Today I speak with the multi talented, Yoga teacher, singer song writer, music teacher, Pain Management Clinician, BJJ practitioner and all around awesome guy, Simon Alcantara. We discuss Simon’s journey from being a self described “tense and a

#30 - Sustainable Paleo Eating, interview with BJJ Black Belt Joe Notebaert

Apr 16th, 2019 1h 28m

A second interview with BJJ Black Belt Joe (catch his first on episode #19) where we go deep into Joe’s true passion, Paleo Permaculture and how eating Paleo can be sustainable and actually replace factory farming…..if done correctly. A fascina

27 hours of BJJ in a weekend, interview with Maine Miller from The Grappling Rewind Podcast

Apr 5th, 2019 2h 2m

Today I’m happy to bring you an interview with BJJ Purple Belt and Co-Host of the Grappling Rewind Podcast. We talk about Maine’s almost insane commitment to watch more grappling than maybe anyone on the planet and how that can sometimes mean w

#28 - Being a beast at 50, with Strength Coach John Davis

Mar 21st, 2019 2h 48m

John Davis is a BJJ Purple Belt with 20+ years experience as a strength coach across Track, American Football, Jiu Jitsu and MMA, having worked with some of the best in the business. Also, at 50, he will put most 21 years to shame on the mat wi

#27 - Mobility & Myofascial with Scott Isley

Mar 15th, 2019 1h 34m

Today is an interview with BJJ Brown Belt and founder of Mobilitas (https://www.mobilitas.store/), one of the leaders in myofascial release tools, Scott Isley. Hear how Scott first learned about self massage after relieving long term knee in ju

The realities of BJJ with The Grappling Dads

Mar 8th, 2019 1h 49m

A hilarious and informative interview with Paul & Kip, aka The Grappling Dads. We chat about the realities of training BJJ when you have kids, a wife/husband, a demanding job, an ever growing list of injuries……and find out how Kip manages to pe

#25 - Shot by a terrorist and getting back on the mats.

Feb 22nd, 2019 2h 7m

Today’s interview is with John Smith, BJJ Brown Belt, host of The Grappling Life Podcast and ex British Military. We hear John’s story of getting shot by a terrorist in late 2018 in Kabul Afghanistan, his mental and physical recovery and gettin

#24 - Drill To Kill. Solo drills for BJJ

Feb 15th, 2019 1h 29m

Interview with BJJ Brown Belt, Matt Edgington, who specialises in improving your BJJ through the use of solo drills. We talk about how Matt used solo drills to improve his BJJ, when he was forced into a period of having no school, the unique be

#23 - Starting kettlebell training for BJJ

Feb 6th, 2019 48m 9s

Want to start kettlebell training for BJJ? Well this is just the episode for you, covering what weight kettlebell to buy, what kettlebell exercises to start with for BJJ and a ready made program to follow.Kettlebell swing video Turkish Get

#22 - Peak Performance with the Enlightened Savage

Jan 25th, 2019 1h 39m

Want Peak Performance for BJJ? Then let Michael tell you about the foundation you need to build to get the most out of your body. Dr Michael Stromsness is a BJJ Purple Belt, Chiropractor, Founder of the Triple R System and Neutrility, based in

#21 - BJJ Philosophy with Chris Matakas.

Jan 22nd, 2019 1h 9m

BJJ Philosophy with Chris Matakas. Chris is a BJJ Black Belt and author of 7 Jiu Jitsu books, but your typically Jiu Jitsu book. Chris’ books focus on Jiu Jitsu as a vehicle for self development and is someone that I would call, a Philosopher o

#20 - BJJ Brown Belt, Atos HQ competitor, Pete O'Neal

Jan 16th, 2019 50m 4s

Interview with BJJ Brown Belt, multiple IBJJF Gold Medalist, including 2016 Purple Belt European Champion, training full time out of Atos HQ San Diego, Pete O’Neal. A great interview where you’ll learn what its really like to be a full time BJJ

#19 - training BJJ after breaking your neck! Interview with BJJ Black Belt Joe Notebaert

Jan 5th, 2019 1h 55m

Today I have an interview with Brown Belt Masters World Champion, who is now a Black Belt on the Roger Gracie Team, Joe Notebaert. Joe lives in Mallorca, Spain, where he teaches BJJ and is currently setting up the Mallorca BJJ & Yoga Festival f

#18 - Ross Nicholls

Dec 18th, 2018 2h 12m

An interview with Ross Nicholls, 1st degree Black Belt under Roger Gracie and one of the best grapplers to come out of the UK over recent years. Ross is coming off an impressive win over Gianni Grippo and winning the ADCC European trials. We’ll

#17 - non BJJ books that have helped my BJJ

Dec 6th, 2018 58m 16s

Have you ever read a book that has had a profound impact on many areas of your life, including BJJ? I think there are many lessons that can learned from reading non BJJ related material that can change how we think about the art. Or, there are

#16 - Q&A episode

Dec 2nd, 2018 1h 44m

This is the first BJJ Strength Podcast Q&A episode, focusing 100% on listener questions. My first attempt at this format, so let me know what you think. We cover grip strength, strength vs power, core strength, necks, knees and everything in be