Episode 119 - The UFC Is Fumbling Jiu-Jitsu (And Everyone Knows I
Jiu-Jitsu is booming… but is it actually moving in the right direction?In this episode of BJJ Balance, we dive into why modern jiu-jitsu might be losing casual fans, why the UFC’s approach to grapplin...
13 Jan 1h 12min
Episode 118 - We’re Back: Broken Wrists, Real Talk & Why 2026 Changes Everything
The first episode of 2026 is here — and we’re locking in.In this episode of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we talk about injuries, mindset, faith, jiu-jitsu culture, discipline, and why 2026 feels different...
6 Jan 1h 8min
Episode 117 - Purple Belt Energy, Black Belt Standards & Reading the Room in Jiu-Jitsu
In this episode of the BJJ Balance podcast, hosts Kenny and Matt discuss a variety of topics ranging from holiday preparations to unexpected encounters in their personal lives. They delve into the cha...
23 Des 20251h 20min
Episode 116 - Why Jiu-Jitsu Will Never Go Mainstream (Until This Changes)
In this episode, Kenny and Matt explore the themes of brotherhood and camaraderie in sports, particularly in Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss the current state of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the importance of prom...
16 Des 20251h 8min
Episode 115 - Influencer Superfights in Jiu-Jitsu (The Hard Truth About BJJ Event Promotions)
Are influencer belts and fast-tracked promotions ruining Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? In this episode of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we dive into one of the most controversial conversations in modern grappling: ...
9 Des 20251h 20min
Episode 114 - Who’s On Jiu-Jitsu’s Mount Rushmore? Roger vs Buchecha, Tom Hardy & Purple Belt Chaos.
From Christmas light disasters and gas station nachos to the real Jiu-Jitsu GOAT debate… this episode goes everywhere. Matt and Kenny talk about maxing out ladders for “forever lights,” free knives an...
2 Des 20251h 11min
Episode 113 - Jiu-Jitsu Parenting Lessons & Celebrity Black Belts EXPOSED
Welcome back to Episode 113 of the BJJ Balance Podcast!This Thanksgiving special is PACKED — fatherhood lessons, jiu-jitsu parenting struggles, Super Cup competition stories, celebrity black belt deba...
25 Nov 202557min
Episode 112 - Blue Belts, Mustaches & BJJ Controversy: Why New Students Quit
In this week’s episode, Matt and Kenny go FULL CHAOS — sick-day mustaches, serial-killer ancestors, handlebar identities, WWE-style super-fights at 6am, and somehow… some of the best Jiu-Jitsu advice ...
18 Nov 20251h 19min
