
The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast
Join BJJ Black Belt Matt Kwan as we discuss everything you need to know about Jiu Jitsu.
Latest episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

May 7, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 107: Tales From the Blue Basement Feat. Jon Calestine
Jon Calestine is a BJJ competitor, coach, and black belt under Daisuke Yamaji. Known for his vicious leg attacks and winning championships at the Eddie Bravo and Sapateiro Invitationals, Jon Calestine cut his chops in the blue basement with the Danaher Death Squad at Renzo Gracie New York. We discuss his beginnings in BJJ, his extensive time training with the godfather of modern leg locks, Eddie Cummings, coaching beginners, professional wrestling, and more.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Jon’s Patreon:patreon.com/JonCalestineInstagram: @jon_calestineContact/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

Apr 30, 2025 • 47min
The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 106: The Long Step Pass
The long step pass is one of the best guard passes in all of Jiu Jitsu, and is one of the premier guard passes used by the AOJ team. After studying Tainan Dalpra's masterclass on the long step pass, I share my thoughts and takeaways from the instructional. I talk about grips, mechanics, drilling methods, common problems, and blending the long step pass with other guard passes. I also discuss air-frying ribeyes and my recent performance, and the Copa Katana Championship. 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