Episode 102 - White Belt Survival Guide (Part 3) | Do I Deserve A Blue Belt?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really deserve your blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? 🤔 In the final part of our White Bel...
Episode 101 - CJI 2 Chaos: The Most Controversial Jiu Jitsu Event Yet
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 The Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) went down this weekend, and the jiu-jitsu world is buzzi...
Episode 100 - Spicy Questions, Spicier Wings – Our 100th Podcast Episode!
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 Episode 100 of the BJJ Balance Podcast is here! 🔥To celebrate 100 episodes, we took on the H...
Episode 99 - White Belt Survival Guide (Part 2) | Why 'Getting Smashed' Is the Secret Skill
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we dive into the white belt journey—covering mindset, ...
Episode 98 - CJI 2 Wildcard Drama, PGF “Bad Jiu-Jitsu” Debate & The Most Unhinged Listener Q&A Yet!
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is packed with controversy, laughs, and pure jiu-jitsu chaos. We break down the CJI 2 t...
Episode 97 -White Belt Survival Guide (Part 1) | What Every Beginner Must Know
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 97 of the BJJ Balance Podcast! In this first installment of our White Belt Surviv...
Episode 96 - The Key to Making Jiu-Jitsu Mainstream: Dynamic Athletes vs. Traditional Tacticians
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 96 of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we break down how wild card athletes are shaking up the ji...
Episode 95 - Craigs Jones' Shocking News! What is next for the Jiu Jitsu Icon
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Jones has officially left B-Team — what does this mean for the future of one of the most inf...
Episode 94 - 3.5 Years to Black Belt?! Derek Moneyberg Sparks a BJJ Firestorm
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Derek Moneyberg and his 3 year Black Belt journey, conque...
Episode 93 - Before Your Next Belt
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Mackenzie Dern's Sugar Baby, the newest Jon Jones con...
Episode 92 - Grappling's Biggest Conspiracy Theory
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Grappling's Darkest Conspiracy Theory. They discuss H...
Episode 91 - Building a Jiu Jitsu Brand
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into how to build a jiu jitsu brand without being a world cham...
Episode 90 - Jiu Jitsu Goes Prime Time
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into UFC BJJ, CJI, PGF and the birth of Jiu Jitsu's prime time...
Episode 89 - Flow Rolling is Trash
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into why Flow Rolling isn't real and they answer a ton of list...
Episode 88 - Gordon Ryan Has A Plan
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the Gordon Ryan and Toe Hold Controversy. We discus is He...
Episode 87 - Is The Gi Dead?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the controversial back and forth argument in Jiu Jitsu, &...
Episode 86 - Down with the Sickness
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the game changing collab between Checkmat and LevelxBlack...
Episode 85 - Fixing Bad Gym Culture
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into bad gym culture, building a good gym culture in a gym wit...
Episode 84 - A Gorilla vs. 100 Men
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the viral topic of 1 Gorilla versus 100 Men. They discus ...
Episode 83 - Craig Jones Has A Foot Fetish
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Craig Jones' new foot tattoo, the possibility of CJI being be...
Episode 82 - Jiu Jitsu in the Mainstream
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat ask, is jiu jitsu a viable option as a main stream sport? Why marti...
EPISODE 81 - UFC Predictions, Listener Questions and Random BS
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat hit some technical difficulty and Mat records a solo audio only epi...
Episode 80 - CJI 2: Wrestling vs. Jiu Jitsu
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the wrestling and jiu jitsu crossover. From CJI 2 to the ...
EPISODE 79 - IBJJF Can Pay Black Belts!
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into how the IBJJF can pay black belts and the positive impact...
Episode 78 - Big Money Investors In Jiu Jitsu are Here
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Dana White's commitment to put $12 Million Dollars in...
Episode 77 - Where Is The Pressure Game in No Gi?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into poor hygiene in jiu jitsu schools, our 7th favorite Jiu J...
Episode 76 - How Flexible Has Jiu Jitsu Made You?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the importance of flexibility, jiu jitsu highlight reels ...
Episode 75 - Are Jiu Jitsu Instructionals A Waste of Money
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the E-Bike epidemic destroying local neighborhoods, if ji...
Episode 74 - When White Belts Run Their Mouths
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into CJI 2 releasing dates, the importance of women teaching w...
Episode 73 - Taking Back Your Home
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#bjj #mma #jiujitsuIn this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into why Mat hates man caves. They recap th...
Episode 72 - Dating A Jiu Jitsu Guy
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into a UFC 312 Recap, Kody Steele, Nate's Shitty Legs, Dat...
Episode 71 - The Ecological Approach Debate
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into jiu jitsu hottest topic, the ecological approach to jiu j...
Episode 70 - How Jiu Jitsu Has Changed My Life
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the competitive return of Marcello Garcia, how jiu jitsu ...
Episode 69 - The North South Episode
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the intricacies of north south, Mat goes full Tekashi 69 ...
Episode 68 - Why Brown Belts Quit Jiu Jitsu
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into why brown belts quit jiu jitsu, what...
Episode 67 - Craig Jones and The Best Jiu Jitsu Team In The World
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the team format of Craig Jones Invitational 2, why sport ...
Episode 66 - Exclusive CJI 2 News!
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into what a black belt is looking for to promote a student to ...
Episode 65 - Being a Blue Belt
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the 2024 IBJJF No Gi Worlds drama, Tips for Blue Belts, w...
Episode 64 - Don't Be A Slave to Your Injuries
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Mat's most recent injury, Spotify Wrapped 2024, Mat getti...
Episode 63 - Does Your Gym Suck?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into cross train at other gyms, bringing up online jiu jitsu m...
Episode 62 - We Were At An Underground Fight Club with $100k Prize
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into their experience at a jiu jitsu fight club, meeting legen...
Episode 61 - Our Most Exciting Man at PGF Interview
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat sit down with arguably one of the most exciting athletes of PGF Sea...
Episode 60 - Las Vegas, Jiu Jitsu and Wild Times Ahead
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into a final Andrew Wiltse take, who we would piece together t...
Episode 59 - The Jiu Jitsu Clout Chase
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Mat's appreciation for reaching 100,000 followers, the up...
Episode 58 - BMac, The Boys and The Future of Sport Jiu Jitsu
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat welcome 10th Planet Decatur's own Brandon Mccaghren. They dive into...
Episode 57 - CJI, PGF and Jiu Jitsu's Renaissance
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Leo Viera's new Tournament, Season 8 of PGF, ADCC rumors ...
Episode 56 - What The F*ck Is Up with Andrew Wiltse?
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the Andrew Wiltse drama, Why Mat hates wrist lockers and ...
Episode 55 - Your Guard Sucks
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into sport jiu jitsu's worst guard, what wrestling could do a ...
Episode 54 - How Bad Coaches Ruin Sports
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into how bad coaches can ruin an athlete's drive, they touch o...
Episode 53 - What's Next for the BJJ Casual
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into what is next in store for the BJJ casual in terms of ente...
Episode 52 - The Best Damn Jiu Jitsu Show
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat(t) celebrate their first year of the pod. They dive into a ton of l...
Episode 51 - Having a Price on Your Head
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat(t) go on the road and broadcast liver from Checkmat Murrieta. They ...
Episode 50 - How to Develop Your Jiu Jitsu Game
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into what causes Blue Belts to go astray, how lower belts can ...
Episode 49 - The Greatest Weekend In Jiu Jitsu History
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the CJI recap, the sporadic ADCC memorable moments, what ...
Episode 48 - There's Levels to This Sh*T
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into CJI picks, Mat(t) ascending to second degree Black Belt, ...
Episode 47 - If Trouble Knocked, Could You Answer?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into being prepared for trouble no matter where and when it st...
Episode 46 - Did CJI C*m Too Soon?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Listener Questions, Gabbi Garcia and our belief that CJI ...
Episode 45 - Why Women Love to Hate Jiu Jitsu
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the CJI roster being full and the shocking number of wres...
Episode 44 - Why Your Injury Isn't Healing and How Not to Be a B*tch About It
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into how the meat riders are going hard for the Craig Jones in...
Episode 43 - Jiu Jitsu vs Everybody
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the importance of Jiu Jitsu in their lives, why other mar...
Episode 42 -Jiu Jitsu Isn't All Strippers and Burritos
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Craig Jones Invitational updates, Gordon Ryan and ADCC's ...
Episode 41 - The True G.O.A.T. Bucheca vs. Gordon Ryan
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the sacrifices Mat(t) is willing to make for a fat burrit...
Episode 40 - ADCC Backed In A Corner, Black Ops and Death Threats
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into all of the updated Craig Jones Invitational news includin...
Episode 39 - It's Okay to Smash The Trial Class Guy
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the dos and don't of Jiu Jitsu in a street fight, techniq...
Episode 38 - Craig Jones Invitational Secrets. From Secret Competitors to The Money Man.
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt dive into the Craig Jones Invitational. We let you know who we thi...
Episode 37 - Does Craig Jones Think Gordon Ryan is a C*nt?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt are back to their antics while discussing both of their recent tourn...
EPISODE 36 - Coach Drew Murillo, The Most Hated Man In PGF
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt sit down with the most hated man in PGF, Coach Drew Murillo of 10th ...
Episode 35 - Back Flips and Dirty Jiu Jitsu
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt talk about back Matt's back flip abilities, moves that are frowned u...
Episode 34 - Wild DMs, Listener Questions and Our PGF Recap
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt recap the PGF finals, give their take on what they would like to s...
Episode 33 - The CarCast to Vegas
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt travel to Las Vegas to attend the PGF finals. This is the conversa...
Episode 32 - We Are Getting Canceled After This
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt UFC 300, the greatest KOs in sports history, the details of Kenny ...
Episode 31 - Breaking Arms and Breaking Hearts, Why You Should Tap
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss why it's important to tap in competition, the train wreck ...
Episode 30 - Gordon Ryan is Getting Men In Trouble
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IN this episode, Kenny & Matt talk conspiracy theories, how Gordon Ryan is ruining lives and if ...
Episode 29 - Mighty Mouse's Win at Pans, Podium Photos and Shark Tanks
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny & Matt talk Mighty Mouse's impressive bow & arrow highlight at Pans, Masters Podium P...
Episode 28 - What To Do When A Fight Happens In The Gym
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss Man Sleep Overs, Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul and how coaches de...
Episode 27 - How Does Jiu Jitsu Become A Major Sport?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss Gym dealing with gym egos, the path that jiu jitsu needs to ...
Episode 26 - The Answers To All of Your BJJ Questions
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny answer all of the back logged listener questions, These are the an...
Episode 25 - What It's Like to Take Home Gold
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kenny & Matt discuss the IBJJF Los Angeles International Open, Kenny taking home...
Episode 24 - Brandon Mccaughren' s Thoughts on Professional Grappling
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Kenny & Matt sit own with 10th Planet Black Belt, Brandon Mccaghren and discuss...
Episode 23 - The Importance of Balancing Your Love Life and Training
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss how they balance their love life with their training, the do...
Episode 22 - The Zoltan Bathory Interview
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt sit-down with founding member and guitarist from international roc...
Episode 21 - Overcoming Bullies: A BJJ Black Belts Perspective.
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt sit down with first degree Checkmat Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Dedicat...
Episode 20 - Bullies vs Mat Enforcers
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss the role of mat enforcers, open mat etiquette while visiti...
Episode 19 - Purple Reign. Shinning A Light On Purple Belt Pimps
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss their thoughts on UFC 297, Matt being patient zero in the ...
Episode 18 - How to Get A Purple Belt In Just Two Years
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss Online Jiu Jitsu courses, how Black Belts never lose their...
Episode 17 - Breaking News!
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Kenny & Matt discuss cross training at different gyms, old guys rolling with you...
Episode 16 - New Year, New Gi
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt & Kenny discuss New Years Resolutions, Competition plans for 2024 and they ...
Episode 15 - A Christmas Story
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Kenny & Matt discuss holiday shopping ideas for the grappler in your life...
Episode 14 - The Importance of Goal Setting
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss the importance of goal setting, competition prep and Matt's ...
Episode 13 - The Greatest Oss Story Ever
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny talk about knocking someone out, and helping their friends look fo...
Episode 12 - White Belt Shame on Social Media
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kenny & Matt discuss White Belts photoshopping pictures so they don't look like ...
Episode 11 - The Jocko Smoke Is Real
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt sit down with Noah Oliver, a black belt under Dean Lister and Jock...
Episode 10 - Mario Lopez Is A Fan of The Pod
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss gym pet peeves, Mario Lopez being a fan of the pod, how Ma...
Episode 9 - Matt Goes To Sleep At Pans
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kenny & Matt sit down with special guest Tony Martinez and discuss his Pro MMA c...
Episode 8 - Fight, F*ck, Marry.
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss why gi or no gi is more technical, what their end all subm...
Episode 7 - Harnessing The Uncommon Fire
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Kenny & Matt discuss their thoughts on UFC 294, finding the uncommon fires that...
Episode 6 - Our Listeners Hate Black Belts
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss how Matt comes up with ideas for memes on his @oss_nation_bj...
Episode 5 - So You Want A Belt Promotion?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss in their opinions, what it takes to progress to the next b...
Episode 4 - The Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4, Matt and Kenny discuss BJJ for veterans, the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and the benefits of t...
Episode 3 - The Things We Hate
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss the 4 things that each of them hate about Jiu Jitsu. From bu...