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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Who Are You When You Can't Train? From The Sideline with Liana De La Cruz
Send a textWhat 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 ethical…
Building Confidence When Validation Fails
Send a textEver 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 a textFear 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 training…
Why Losing Doesn't Bother You Anymore (and Why That's Growth)
Send a textA 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 exits…
The General, Master Fabio Gurgel: Building Champions, Teams, and The Future of Jiu Jitsu
Send a textSitting 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 a textHolli 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 a…
Returning With Intention: Letting Go Of The Need To Be Good At Jiu-Jitsu
Send a textA 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 on…
Caleb Holland and The Iron Wolf Tale
Send a textA 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, GA, to…
Why We Keep Showing Up
Send a textCoffee 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 and…
Maximizing Your Mat Time Through Strategic Note-Taking
Send a textEver 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 a textWhat 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 this…
Is Jiu Jitsu for Me? I'm Glad You Asked!
Send a textConsidering 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 clarity.After…
White Belt Chronicles: Amanda Cowie's Journey and Beyond
Send a textThe 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…
BJJ Mat Manners: Essential Etiquette for Every Belt
Send a textThe difference between being welcomed on the mats and finding yourself on someone's "no-roll list" often comes down to understanding the unwritten rules of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu etiquette.…
Black Belt Chats : Professor DJ Farmer
Send a textWhat does a quarter-century of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience teach you about martial arts, personal growth, and life itself? Fourth-degree black belt DJ Farmer unwraps this question with…
From The Mat To The Stage: Kaitlyn Crokers BJJ and Country Music Journey
Send a textWhat happens when country melodies meet the mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Kaitlyn Croker, a rising star in the world of country music and BJJ enthusiast, joins me during this episode to…
White Belt Chronicles: Yakov Kolan
Send a textEver faced the nerve-wracking intensity of stepping onto the mat for your very first jiu-jitsu competition? Join us in the latest episode of Caffeinated Jiu-Jitsu, where we capture the…
The Art of Mentorship and Growth in Jiu-Jitsu with Rick JungKuntz
Send a textJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Rick Junkuntz, a seasoned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and instructor at the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu headquarters. Discover how Rick's journey from…
Inside the Academy: Professor Joey Dean, Carolina Family Jiu Jitsu
Send a textWhat if the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu could transform your life in ways you've never imagined? Discover this and more in our captivating conversation with Professor Joey Dean, the…
Building Your Jiu-Jitsu Future One Goal at a Time
Send a textStart your year with inspiration and direction as we explore the art of goal setting in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and beyond. Imagine transforming your training from a routine grind to a…
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Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu has published 42 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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