The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Matt Kwan
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 13min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 117: How & Why BJJ is Always Changing, Identity Politics

Explore the ever-evolving world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where each competition brings fresh techniques and strategies. Reflect on recent successes in kids' BJJ while delving into the importance of adaptability and coaching philosophies. Unpack the fragility of life through stories from the wrestling and MMA communities, celebrating health and legacy. Engage in discussions about political identities and the challenges of navigating gratitude amidst polarized views, encouraging a culture of open dialogue.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 2h 11min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 116: Reinventing Yourself Feat. Aaron "Tex" Johnson

Tex Johnson is a multiple-time IBJJF No Gi Pan Champ, ADCC Trials winner, an ADCC World Championship veteran, and a former professional MMA fighter. He has competed against an impressive list of BJJ legends with and without the gi. We discuss a wide variety of topics, including his start in martial arts, his career-ending injury vs. Orlando Sanchez, health insurance and health care in Canada and the USA, his new business ventures in financing, and bullying in public schools. This one was a banger, so strap yourself in for this conversation with a BJJ legend! Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Tex’s Instagram/Products:@tex_bjj@pacific_peptide_co@skinshieldpro@matenforcersoapcoContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com
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Jul 2, 2025 • 55min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 115: The Coyote Half Guard

The coyote half guard is one of the best half guard systems in the sport. It’s is a big part of my game, and I believe every grappler should learn it. I discuss the most important details of the system, half guard fundamentals, how to win the whizzer vs. under hook battle, the dogbar, and shutting down the coyote half guard. The choice is between a sweep or your knee… what would you choose? 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.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 3min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 114: Liam Crelinsten

Liam Crelinsten is a BJJ competitor representing Tristar Montreal and B-Team, and is the younger brother of Ethan Crelinsten. We discuss his early days training in the blue basement at Renzo’s, growing up with Ethan, PEDS, and getting his leg broken by Nora Schultz. Look out for Liam when he competes at the ADCC East Coast Trials later this year (I’ll be in the same division). Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Liam’s Instagram: @liamcrelinsten1230  Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com
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Jun 18, 2025 • 54min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 113: Top 10 Myths of a Jiu Jitsu Competitor

Being a competitor in Jiu Jitsu comes with highs and lows, but it is important to know what you are getting into. In this episode, I discuss the biggest myths you will hear surrounding BJJ competitors, plus I talk about my recent visit to a hand physiotherapist (it didn’t go well), and I briefly go over WNO results from last weekend. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 7: My Fight With Autoimmune Disease:https://ejjp.show/2159595/episodes/12900688-the-everyday-jiu-jitsu-podcast-ep-7-my-fight-with-auto-immune-disease Alice Park’s Contact (My Nutritionist):Instagram: @nourish.on.earthWebsite: www.nourishonearth.comContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 19min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 112: Fearless Feat. Lance Gibson

Lance Gibson is a retired mixed martial arts competitor, UFC and ADCC veteran, Actor, and MMA gym owner. He is widely regarded as a Canadian MMA pioneer. He has worked with notable celebrities such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jessica Alba, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. We discuss street fight stories, the early days of training and competing in MMA, competing in the first ever ADCC World Championship, and his career as an actor. Lance has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the martial arts and acting worlds, and it was incredible to talk to him about those experiences. He now spends his time coaching at his Academy “Gibson MMA” in Port Moody, British Columbia. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Lance’s Instagram:@lancegibsonsr@gibsonmma Gibson MMA Website:https://gibsonmma.comContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 10min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 111: Biggest Myths For Gym Owners

Owning and operating a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school is both a labour of love and a huge responsibility. Speaking from 10 years of experience running my own academy, I talk about the biggest myths that I heard surrounding gym ownership. Some topics of discussion are kids programs, building customer loyalty (the right way), ordering gear overseas, building profit, and big name affiliations. Maybe this episode turned into a bit of a venting session, but I think you will find it interesting nonetheless. 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.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com
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May 28, 2025 • 46min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 110: The Kipping Escape

Do you even kip, bro? If you don't know the kipping escape, or if you have given up on learning this move, then this is the episode for you! I discuss the mechanics of the kipping escape, when to use (and when not to use) the kip, common mistakes, and how to shut down and counter the kipping escape. Simply put, if you want to thrive in the modern BJJ landscape, you absolutely must understand and be able to utilize the kipping escape. I promise you; once you make the kipping escape a part of your game, your pin escapes and guard retention will be forever changed!  Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!I teach the kipping escape here:https://youtu.be/irfFcw393ls?feature=sharedContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: 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 Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com
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May 21, 2025 • 1h 16min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 109: Uncensored Feat. Kyle Boehm

In this conversation with Kyle Boehm, a 10th Planet Black Belt and world-class competitor, the discussion dives into training methods with renowned coaches and the journey to becoming a better competitor. Kyle shares wisdom from his surfing adventures and the importance of equipment conditions. They humorously tackle controversial conspiracy theories, questioning historical narratives and political perspectives. The chat also touches on the impact of mental health and pornography within society, making for a thought-provoking and entertaining exchange.
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May 14, 2025 • 56min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 108:Tips To Optimize Your No Gi Game

Learn how to outmaneuver slippery no-gi grapplers with 11 essential tips! The host reflects on their experience with stem cell therapy while navigating the controversial aspects of such treatments. Dive into the recent BJJ Stars event, where surprising match outcomes sparked discussions about judging criteria. Discover the importance of weight distribution and inside positioning for effective control in no-gi jiu-jitsu. Plus, explore techniques from elite competitors to elevate your grappling game.

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