The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Dive into the art of armbars, a crucial submission in Jiu-Jitsu, as mechanics and variations are unveiled. Learn about leverage and grip-breaking strategies to perfect your technique. The conversation shifts to the mindset needed for competing, especially against larger opponents, showcasing personal growth through challenges. Plus, discover the importance of accountability and continuous improvement in martial arts, alongside upcoming insights on gym management and coaching.

Jon Chan, a BJJ black belt and head coach at Nimbus Grappling in Vancouver, shares his journey from passionate practitioner to gym owner. He discusses the hurdles of building kids' programs and how to overcome feelings of imposter syndrome as a coach. Jon emphasizes the importance of task-focused training, particularly for young students, and shares innovative strategies to promote skill development. He also talks about the benefits of scaling models in training, creating an engaging environment for all skill levels.

In this podcast, the host delves into the importance of developing systems in Jiu-Jitsu, attacking opponents with multiple systems, and analyzing techniques. They also share insights on the Battle Mats tournament, tournament experiences, and reflections on competition matches.

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 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, conspiracy theories, spirituality, inventions, and so much more. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show! Editor’s note: Please excuse the technical difficulties throughout 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

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/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

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: 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

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 what a broken stance looks like, how to attack someone’s stance from different positions, and how you can better train this skill. 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: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @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

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 grow the show!Mike Piekarski’s Website:https://blackbeltsportsperformance.mykajabi.com/Instagram:@doctor_kickassContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @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.comhttps://youtu.be/p_WqlqgfNrc?feature=shared

Ben Dyson is a Roy Dean Black Belt, ADCC Veteran, ADCC European trials winner, and the owner and head coach at Kuzushi Grappling Club in Vancouver BC. Not only is Ben a high-level competitor and gym owner, he is one of the nicest guys I have ever met in the Jiu-Jitsu community. We discuss the recent developments of the Craig Jones Invitational rivaling the ADCC, cash vs prestige, and whether this new tournament competing against ADCC (on the same weekend) is good or bad for the sport. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact Ben/Kuzushi Grappling:Instagram: @dysonbjj, @kuzushigrapplingWebsite: Kuzushigrappling.com Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn 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

Lucas Wilhan is a BJJ Black Belt competitor from Montreal, Canada. He currently resides in Vancouver BC, where he operates his BJJ academy Lapel Arts. Lucas is someone who I find myself competing against regularly in the Pacific Northwest, but we both have tremendous respect for each other as competitors and fellow gym owners. We discuss opening and operating a martial arts academy, class and curriculum structure, managing training intensity, cross-training, and mental training. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Contact Lucas Wilhan:www.lapelarts.cahttps://lapelartsonline-s-school.teachable.com/Instagram:@lapelarts@lucaswilhanContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn 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