Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training, Mindset, Competition & Community
Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast for grapplers who want to improve their game on and off the mats. Whether you're a brand-new white belt, a seasoned competitor, or a lifelong student of BJJ, this show delivers practical insights, mindset strategies, and real conversations from the Jiu Jitsu community.
Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu explores:
- BJJ training tips and technical development
- Competition preparation and tournament strategy
- Injury recovery and longevity in Jiu Jitsu
- Belt progression and skill plateaus
- Gym culture, leadership, and academy growth
- Mental toughness, discipline, and motivation
- The lifestyle of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Each episode blends interviews with coaches, competitors, gym owners, and everyday grapplers, alongside solo deep dives on performance, identity, and personal growth through Jiu Jitsu.
If you're searching for a BJJ podcast that covers training, mindset, community, and the realities of the grind this is your spot.
This isn’t just about tapping people out.
It’s about building resilience, sharpening your thinking, and staying consistent when motivation fades.
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The Real Slim Sadie: Jiu Jitsu, Motherhood, and Rebuilding
Send us Fan MailAnxiety doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it looks like waking up in the middle of the night with your heart racing, convinced something is wrong, then trying to hold it…
Building An A Game That Still Grows: with Dr. Colin Smith
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu, I sit down with Dr. Colin Smith to discuss the balance between building a dependable jiu jitsu game and avoiding the trap of becoming too…
The Skill Of Being Coachable On A Frustrating Day
Send us Fan MailSome days on the mats, a simple correction lands like a punch to the ego. You’re tired, your timing is off, you keep getting stuck, and suddenly the exact feedback you need is the…
Why Technique Vanishes During Live Rounds In Jiu Jitsu
Send us Fan MailYou know the feeling: a technique looks simple, you drill it clean, you can almost see yourself hitting it and then the round starts and it is gone. Not sloppy. Not close. Just…
The Difference Between A Tough Room And A Toxic Room
Send us Fan MailA lot of jiu-jitsu athletes get told the same thing: if training feels harsh, scary, and out of control, that must mean the room is “serious.” I don’t buy that. A hard academy can be…
The Transformational Power Of Jiu-Jitsu
Send us Fan MailJiu-jitsu has a funny way of starting as something simple and turning into something that changes how you see yourself. I sit down with purple belt competitor Ainslie Armstrong to…
The Unspoken Rules Of A Healthy Place To Train Jiu Jitsu
Send us Fan MailLooking for a Jiu-Jitsu home that pushes hard without breaking people? We unpack the unspoken rules that separate healthy academies from chaotic ones, tracing the invisible standards…
Who Are You When You Can't Train Jiu Jitsu? Liana De La Cruz
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when the one thing that keeps your head clear and your heart steady gets taken away overnight? Liana De La Cruz mom, former custody deputy, blue belt competitor, and…
Building Confidence When Validation Fails In Jiu Jitsu
Send us Fan MailEver ride the high of a great roll one day and feel crushed the next? We dig into why that swing happens so often in jiu-jitsu and how to escape it by separating confidence from…
Creating Space: Why Women Focused Jiu Jitsu Matters
Send us Fan MailFear fades faster on a mat built with intention. I sat down with Emily and Rebecca, two purple belts behind Iron Wolf’s women-only BJJ program, to explore how a safe, thoughtful…
Why Losing Doesn't Bother You Anymore (and Why That's Growth)
Send us Fan MailA single tap used to derail my whole day. Not anymore and that change didn’t arrive with a new belt or a medal. It showed up quietly, in calmer breaths under pressure and cleaner…
The General, Master Fabio Gurgel: Building Champions, Teams, and The Future of Jiu Jitsu
Send us Fan MailSitting down with Master Fabio Gurgel, we go straight to the roots and then build forward: why the art’s foundations haven’t changed, how techniques evolve without abandoning first…
Fortitude On The Mats: A Window Into Self-Defense, Confidence, and Jiu Jitsu
Send us Fan MailHolli LaMarque of Fortitude Defense shares a clear path for people who don’t see themselves as fighters to become hard targets: stand tall, make eye contact, use your voice, and have…
Returning With Intention: Letting Go Of The Need To Be Good At Jiu-Jitsu
Send us Fan MailA late night drive after class can turn into a spiral: replayed rounds, imagined judgments, and the quiet pressure to be great at jiu-jitsu. We decided to confront that pressure head…
Caleb Holland and The Iron Wolf Tale
Send us Fan MailA lot of schools say, “iron sharpens iron.” Few build an entire culture around it. We sat down with Professor Caleb Holland, owner and head coach of Iron Wolf Academy in Braselton,…
Why We Keep Showing Up To Jiu Jitsu
Send us Fan MailCoffee in hand, gi on the chair, and a question that won’t let go: why do we keep showing up to jiu-jitsu long after the first aches fade? I’m back after travel, training in Manila…
Maximizing Your Mat Time Through Strategic Note-Taking
Send us Fan MailEver walked out of BJJ class feeling like you've just learned the perfect technique, only to completely forget it by the next day? You're not alone. This episode dives into the…
The Other Side of the Mat & The Betrayal: The Return of Bad Jackie
Send us Fan MailWhat does it truly mean to be a woman in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Multiple-time IBJJF champion and brown belt Jacqueline "Bad Jackie" Young returns to Caffeinated Jiu-Jitsu to explore…
Is Jiu Jitsu for Me? I'm Glad You Asked!
Send us Fan MailConsidering stepping onto the jiu-jitsu mats for the first time but feeling hesitant? This episode is your complete roadmap to beginning your BJJ journey with confidence and…
White Belt Chronicles: Amanda Cowie's Journey and Beyond
Send us Fan MailThe journey into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu often begins with unexpected catalysts. For Amanda Cowie, it was her three energetic boys that first brought her to the edge of the mats. After…
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Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu has published 49 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Leisure.
Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 56m.
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