Episode 122 - Inside the PGF with: Injuries, Trash Talk and Turning Jiu-Jitsu Into a Real Sport
his episode goes way deeper than competition results.We sit down with a PGF athlete and Las Vegas Kings GM - Travis Thomas, to talk about career-ending injuries, blowing out three ligaments, running o...
3 Feb 1h 13min
Episode 121 - Blue to Purple Belt Is the Most Dangerous Jump in Jiu-Jitsu
Episode 121 is a long-form, no-filter BJJ conversation covering gym culture, promotions, competition mindset, coaching philosophy, and the kind of off-the-rails tangents that only happen when you hit ...
27 Jan 1h 1min
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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 20251h 20min
