Inside Position
Episodes
Kieran Kichuk on competition preparation, avoiding burnout, and the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of Canada's top grapplers and one of the most active competitors on the pro scene today. On this week's episode Kieran shared some interestin...
Max Hanson on Daisy Fresh, game planning, and his favourite study methods
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's an ADCC Veteran, and one of Canada's top prospects. On this week's episode Max shared some interesting stories from his early years of training, ...
Owen Jones on his ADCC breakthrough, building confidence, and developing an attacking style
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's an ADCC Trials winner, ADCC Worlds Semi Finalist, and one of Europe's top grapplers. On this week's episode Owen shared some interesting stories ...
Jonathan ''JT'' Torres on dealing with pressure, building toughness, and his biggest rivals
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a 2x ADCC Champion and one of the most successful American competitors in recent years. On this week's episode JT shared some interesting stories...
Matthew Benyon on Scramble, Polaris, and the creative process
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a founder of some of the most well known brands in the sport in Scramble and Polaris, as well as a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt with over 20 years experi...
Chris Wojcik on skill development, innovation, and B-Team competition training
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's an ADCC Semi Finalist and an instructor at the world renowned B-Team. On this week's episode Chris gave some interesting insights into his early ...
Ashley Williams on the evolution of European Jiu Jitsu and training for longevity
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's an ADCC Trials winner, Polaris Professional Champion, and one of the top ranked grapplers in the world, Ash Williams, returning for his second ap...
Robert Drysdale on Jiu Jitsu Culture, USA vs Brazil, and learning from the past
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's America's 2nd Black Belt World Champion and an ADCC Absolute Champion. On this week's episode Robert shared some interesting stories from his tim...
Tom DeBlass on hard training, coaching champions, and the importance of giving back
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the most well known personalities in the sport, with experience comepeting at ADCC and in the UFC, as well as coaching some of the sports ...
Adele Fornarino on becoming ADCC Champion and her keys to success
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She's one of the sports recent breakout stars, and an ADCC Weight/Absolute Champion. This week's guest is Australia's own Adele Fornarino. We had a gr...
Tarik Hopstock on the benefits of competition and the origins of the Tarikoplata
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of Europe's top Black Belts and creator of the Tarikoplata submission. This week's guest is Norway's own Tarik Hopstock. We had a great cha...
Brandon McCaghren on learning styles, running the PGF, and the importance of keeping an open mind
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a Black Belt under Eddie Bravo in the renowned 10th Planet system, and one of the sports most well known commentators and promoters. This week's ...
Jake O'Driscoll on coaching ADCC champions, and how to make the most of your training
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a renowned Australian Black Belt, and coach to many high level competitors, including ADCC Champions and medalists. This week's guest is Perth's ...
Keith Krikorian on skill development, mindset, and the value of competition
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a 3x ADCC veteran, Polaris Champion and one of the most active grappling competitors in the world. This week's guest is San Diego's own Keith Kri...
Eoghan O'Flanagan on competing at CJI and ADCC, strength training, and the future of leg locks
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of Europe's most successful competitors, ADCC 4th place finisher, CJI 1 competitor, and one of the sports most well known leg lockers. On thi...
Riccardo Ammendolia on the past, present, and future of the sport
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the most renowned commentators and promoters in Jiu Jitsu today, as well as being a Black Belt under the Mendes Brothers. On this weeks ep...
Miha Perhavec on judging at CJI, travelling the world, and co-founding Legion AJJ
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's a Black Belt in both Jiu Jitsu and Judo, as well as being co-founder of one of the most well known academies in the world, Legion AJJ. In today's...
How to improve your mental game – with Sam Antonen
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is renowned mental performance coach Sam Antonen. We took a deep dive into topics related to performance, competitiveness, consisten...
ADCC 2024 finals recap
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we recap the ADCC 2024 Finals, sharing some important insights and the biggest takeaways from the event. Support and Connec...
CJI 2024 recap
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we recap the Craig Jones Invitational, sharing some important insights and the biggest takeaways from the event. Catch the ...
CJI preview -- under 80kg division
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we preview the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational under 80kg division, sharing some important insights and key battles to watch o...
Revisited – Craig Jones and Chris Holdsworth on the realities of chasing the dream
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first 'Revisited' episode, we look back at earlier conversions with both Craig Jones and Chris Holdsworth, as they shared some interesting stor...
Espen Mathiesen – developing intuition and creativity on the mats
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of Europe's most successful competitors, World Pro Champion, and one of the sports most creative guard players. On this week's episode Espen ...
Pat Divilly on finding and following your passion
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's a renowned writer, speaker and podcaster, as well as a Brown Belt in Jiu Jitsu. On this week's episode Pat shared some insights into his work, as...
Gianni Grippo on drilling, countering the leg-lock meta, and the ideal competition routine
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's a multiple time Nogi World Champion at the Black Belt level, as well as one of the most experienced competitors on the scene today. On this week'...
Jason Rau – your favourite grappler’s favourite grappler
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's known as one of the most skillful and innovate grapplers in the world, with wins over many world-class opponents. On this week's episode the New ...
Owen Livesey on his Judo career, competing without expectations, and how to improve your wrestling skills
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's a commonwealth games Judo champion and a recent ADCC qualifier, with one of the most impressive highlight reels in the sport. On this week's epis...
Jeremy Skinner on problem solving, positional training, and being a student of the game
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Aussie Black Belt Jeremy Skinner. He's one of the most successful grapplers from down under, and a recent ADCC Trials winner. We had ...
Oliver Taza on body language, learning from setbacks, and Gordon Ryan’s key to success
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's a multiple time ADCC Trials winner and one of the top ranked -77kg grapplers in the World. On this week's episode, Taza shared some great insight...
Ashley Williams on self-talk, professionalism, and learning from other sports
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's an ADCC Trials winner, Polaris Professional Champion, and one of the top ranked grapplers in the world, Ash Williams. On this week's episode, the...
Dr. Ian Dunican on sleep for performance, jetlag, and working with McLaren F1 Team
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is one of the world's leading researchers in the areas of sleep science, jet lag and travel, chronobiology, shiftwork, performance, and ...
Santeri Lilius on winning ADCC Trials, and creating the right training environment
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's an ADCC Trials Champion and one of the most successful European grapplers in recent years. In this week's episode the Finnish Black Belt breaks d...
Geo Martinez on his breakthrough wins, the next generation of grapplers, and his passion for the sport
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's a 3x EBI champion, ADCC veteran, and owner of one of the most exciting and unique styles in the sport. In this week's episode Geo gives some inte...
Nick ’Chewy’ Albin on training smart, balancing responsibilities, and giving back
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's one the most respected and popular coaches in the world, with a wealth of experience from years of training, competing, and coaching at all level...
Jon Thomas on coaching, self-learning, and becoming a successful athlete
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's a brown belt world champion , and one of the most well known coaches in the sport. In this week's episode the Alliance Black Belt shared some gre...
Ethan Crelinsten on The B-Team, ADCC, and life outside the sport
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's a founding member of The B-Team, Black Belt under John Danaher, and multiple time ADCC Trials winner. In this week's episode the Canadian grappli...
Keith Krikorian on 10th Planet, wrestling, and the challenges of elite competition
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's a 10th Planet Black Belt, an ADCC veteran, and one of the most active grappling competitors in the world. This week's guest is San Diego's own Ke...
Athletic preparation, high performance, and the mind/body connection – with Adrian O’Brien
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is renowned Irish performance coach Adrian O'Brien. We took a deep dive into topics related to performance, both on and off the mats...
Max Lindblad on training in Sweden, the challenges of being an athlete, and working in a prison
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's a World Champion at the Brown Belt level, and one of the top European grapplers. This week's guest is Swedish Black Belt, Max Lindblad. Max share...
Adam Benayoun on goal setting, skill development, and training with legends like Marcelo Garcia and Ryan Hall
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's someone who has experience competing and winning major championships through all belt levels over the past decade. On this week's episode Adam ta...
Daniel Strauss on qualifying for ADCC as a purple belt, unorthodox strength training, and learning from the past
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the most popular and successful UK grapplers in recent memory, known for his unique and effective strength training methods. On this wee...
Lachlan Giles (Part 2/2) on his ADCC podium, physiotherapy, and PED use in the sport
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for part 2 of a conversation with ADCC medalist and Aussie grappling legend, Lachlan Giles. In this week's episode we discuss the prevalenc...
Lachlan Giles (Part1/2) on improving as a grappler, leg lock innovation, and longevity
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's an ADCC Absolute medalist, one of the most renowned coaches in the world, and owner of one of the most epic competition performances in recent me...
The best of season 1! Featuring Craig Jones, Dante Leon, Ffion Davies, and more
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the mid-season break, and on this week's episode of Inside Position we look back at some of the best stories from the first 10 episodes of season...
Oliver Geddes on training under Roger Gracie, his short path to Black Belt, and refereeing the biggest events in the world
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's a Black Belt under Roger Gracie, one of the most active competitors of the past decade, and also one of the most respected referees in the world....
Ffion Davies on becoming World Champion, competition mindset, and the struggles of being an athlete
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She's one of the most successful grapplers in the world, a Black Belt World Champion, and an ADCC medalist. On this week's show the Welsh superstar ta...
Darragh O Conaill on developing as a coach, the value of competition, and believing in the dream
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's a European Champion and coach to multiple World and ADCC medalists, Darragh O Conaill. On this week's show, the Irish grappling legend shared som...
Philippe Pomaski on the pressure of being a top prospect, training with world champions, and life beyond Jiu Jitsu
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's a Black Belt under Leo Vieira, a European Champion, and someone who has been regarded as a top prospect for most of his career. This week's guest...
Craig Jones (Part2/2) on developing his leg locks, training structure, and performing at ADCC
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for Part 2 with Aussie grappling legend Craig Jones. In today's chat, Craig gives some insight in to how he developed his world famous leg ...
Craig Jones (Part 1/2) on his rise in the sport, training with John Danaher, and the realities of chasing the dream
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's everyone's favourite grappler and owner of the most impressive submission rate in the game. In the 1st of a 2-part episode, Craig takes us throug...
Jake Mackenzie on living on the mats in Brazil, and developing his famed half guard game
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the most active competitors of the past decade, with a wealth of experience training and competing in Brazil, where he represented one of ...
Chris Holdsworth (Part 2/2) on winning The Ultimate Fighter, dealing with injuries, and coaching high level fighters
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's a black belt under Marc Laimon since 2009, winner of The Ultimate Fighter, and now one of the head coaches of Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, Cali...
Chris Holdsworth (Part 1/2) on starting jiu jitsu in the early 2000s, Gracie challenges, and transitioning to MMA
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's a black belt under Marc Laimon since 2009, winner of The Ultimate Fighter, and now one of the head coaches of Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, Cali...
Dante Leon on competing at a high level and reaching your potential as an athlete
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He's a black belt world champion, ADCC semi finalist, and one of the most exciting grapplers in the world. On this weeks show, the Canadian explains h...
Inside Position Trailer
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 of Inside Position will release March 17th 2021, featuring 2019 Nogi World Champion Dante Leon. Each week Tom Halpin will bring you conversa...