The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast

Dr. George Touliatos is a biopathologist who specializes in hormone replacement therapy, an ex-bodybuilding champion (2 Greek national titles), and an author. He is one of the leading experts in the world regarding treating the effects of anabolic steroids. We discuss bodybuilding, the benefits and side effects of using testosterone, peptides, PEDs in sports, and more. Let’s hit the weight pile and get jacked with Dr. T.  Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Dr. Touliatos’ Website:Gtoul.comContact/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

Todd Fox is a 4th-degree BJJ Black Belt competitor, MMA fighter, Marine, Author, and the Founder of Tour Protection, an international protection agency responsible for protecting dignitaries around the world. He is a lifelong martial artist holding multiple black belts in different disciplines and is an active Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Instructor. We discuss his career in a protection agency, his experience as a BJJ competitor, staying safe while traveling overseas, self-defense tactics, challenge matches, and other topics. This was a fascinating conversation with an absolute legend, Mr. Todd Fox.Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Todd’s Contacts:IG: @tourtrainingBIZ WEB: TourProtection.comPERS WEB: ToddAFox.comAuthor:https://www.amazon.in/stores/Todd%20Fox/author/B0069GDGSMContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Derek “Cat” Clarke is a BJJ Black Belt and the owner of the Canadian fight promotion Fight League Atlantic. Based out of Nova Scotia, FLA is one of the premier MMA and Grappling promotions from the Canadian East Coast. Fight League Atlantic works hard to provide a platform for up and coming Canadian fighters to showcase their skills, helping to push them toward the UFC octagon. We discuss the highs and lows of the fight promotion business, near-death experiences, and the ideal rules for Grappling and MMA. Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Fight League AtlanticInstagram: @flagrapplingWebsite: https://fightleagueatlantic.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%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Theo Fleury is a retired Canadian Hockey player. He is a Stanley Cup Champion, World Junior Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, public speaker, and best-selling author. On the ice, he was known for his toughness and his ability to score despite his small stature. This was a raw, vulnerable, and profound conversation with one of the biggest legends in Hockey. We discuss God, Hockey, communism, fighting, childhood trauma, addiction, and so much more. Lace your skates up tight because this one gets spicy!Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Theo’s Contact:www.TheoFleury.lifeInstagram: @theofleury14Contact/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

I talk about promotions in BJJ, how to know when a student is ready for promotion, false positives, kid promotions, belt tests, and more.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.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Jozef Chen is a high-level Jiu-Jitsu competitor and Dima Murovanni is quickly becoming one of the most followed coaches today in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Jozef recently won the ADCC European Trials and will be competing in the ADCC World Championships later this year. We discuss why these guys compete, how they run their training sessions, street fights, pro wrestling, and much more! Enjoy my conversation with Jozef and Dima. Apollo 17 Liftoff from Moon - December 14, 1972: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HQfauGJaTsInstagram:@dima_murovanni@jozefchenjjJozef's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/JozefChenGrappling?fbclid=PAAaZefO_IxkR-s39jQ550FBpfW4mqW7Mf4Ah0KL6_Xusp4lBDzY5LmvcZMWI_aem_ASD3Vm1pQ-UKjKZA2Vk5zNFDk839OAqYFungEb7O9oJo5O5VyYmd5YG6G78sSijYaM8Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

In this episode, I discuss refereeing for beginners. Learning how to ref is a very good way to gain a better understanding of the game, as well as becoming a more effective coach and competitor. The role of the referee is incredibly important in Jiu-Jitsu competition, and should absolutely be done to the best of one’s ability. This position requires knowledge, humility, patience, stress management, and the ref’s undivided attention. The referee should never steal the show in a grappling match; a competition is about the expression of the two athletes competing against each other. However, one mistake on the part of the referee can completely change the outcome of a match. I discuss my reasons for being a referee, refereeing kid’s matches, fairness of outcome, tips, and tricks, and becoming the ref that every competitor wants calling their matches. Enjoy! Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

This week I talk about developing potential instructors and mentors in Jiu Jitsu. I love this topic because I believe one of my main goals as a BJJ coach is to develop not only competent Jiu-Jitsu players but effective mentors (who can also create effective mentors) as well. I discuss identifying these special individuals in the room, ways you can support them through their journey, helping them navigate through potential obstacles, imposter syndrome, and creating a fun gym culture that fosters growth. Excelling in any skill often requires the support and guidance of a great mentor, and our sport is no different. This is a special position that shouldn’t be taken lightly, and can really positively impact someone’s life.Contact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

This week is all about the Donkey Guard! This position has recently gained popularity in the current BJJ landscape, but it has actually been around for many years. One thing I absolutely hate in Jiu Jitsu is when my opponent knows more than me, especially in a position or a system that I have completely failed to address! Therefore, it was absolutely critical that I learned the power of this underappreciated position. The Donkey Guard is simple to use and very effective. You can use it to sweep and submit your opponent under many rule sets. It is also an asymmetrical position in that you have the ability to attack your opponent and they do not have the ability to attack you. Furthermore, I was shocked at how seamlessly the Donkey Guard fit into my pre-existing game. I hope in a short amount of time, you can smash your training partners and opponents with the reverse cow girl… I mean, reverse closed (donkey) guard.Further Study/Resources:-Reverse Cowgirl… I Mean Closed Guard by Owen Jones-The Donkey Guard by Jeff Glover-Matt Kwan vs Daniel Sathler 2023 IBJJF Portland Open (Heelhook from Donkey Guard): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQ0iENvDFIMatt Kwan vs Daniel Sathler IBJJF Portland Open 2023Black Belt Adult Middleweight Divisionwww.youtube.com-Donkey Guard Escape!! How to address this powerful and annoying position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3tIUdDoRcs&t=3sContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: @theeverydayjiujitsupodcastTikTok: @ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.comOn Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyZara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Exploring the growth of BJJ, dream match-ups, and commentary experiences with Riccardo Ammendolia. Discussing the evolution of jiu-jitsu training, professionalism, viewer engagement, rule changes, and the debate over heel hooks. Highlighting Diego Pato's journey and promotion of jiu-jitsu events.