Beyond Jiu Jitsu

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam and Kieren shine some light on the "celebrity BJJ" Academy run by Rigan Machado. Poor Ashton Kutcher bears the brunt of this episode as Adam and Kieren go all out on Rigan Machado's celebrity BJJ program. Do you think it's insulting Jiu jitsu players all around the world? For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_...

What are the 'highest percentage' jiu jitsu submissions? Is it chokes, locks, heel hooks or something else? In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam and Kieren talk about the current meta of submissions in jiu jitsu and what you should be focusing on to guarantee victory over your BJJ opponent. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam talks about his experience moving to Brazil to pursue Jiu jitsu as a career and what gym he would send Kieren to today to achieve the same goal. Kieren also talks about training in different gyms when travelling and Adam shares some tips, pointers and general good practices for having a great time training BJJ while travelling. For more Beyond J...

In this episode Adam answers a whole host of questions from listeners around the globe. Featuring students keen for promotion, what a gym is like behind the scenes, his future plans for Alliance Sydney as well as gives out some "hacks" for beginners in Jiu jitsu. What more could you want? To submit a question to the show jump over to our Instagram or leave a comment! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu cont...

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast Kieren flexes his ISSN-Sport Nutrition Specialist certification by taking a deep dive into the science of supplements. He breaks down supplements into four primary categories to simplify the overwhelming mumbo jumbo the supplement industry pushes on you to boost their sales. The four categories Kieren goes into are muscle, performance, recovery and j...

As a Jiu jitsu practitioner it's essential to understand the rules of the sport. Each jiu jitsu competition and federation has their own rule set and a list of "do's" and "do nots". There are a few general principles that can keep you on the right side of the referee. Tune in so you don't find yourself being unnecessarily disqualified. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @bey...

Fabrício is a brown belt under Mario Reis, one of Team Alliance's most renown jiu jitsu coaches. In this episode 'Fab' talks about his jiu jitsu journey, training BJJ in Brazil and opening a new jiu jitsu gym in Sydney and what he believes makes the difference between a good gym and a great one and much more! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

BJJ has come a long way and the current trend leads people to believe that playing guard is the key to victory but should you aim to stay on top and pass instead? In this episode Kieren and Adam take a deep dive into the current meta and trends in the sport and share the key to positional jiu jitsu greatness. Listen to Adam and Kieren's thoughts, advice and.... ramblings. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu...

We've all been stuck on the bottom of side control and mount when rolling at jiu jitsu, you feel helpless and at the mercy of our opponent. Whether they're heavier or lighter than you there are some key concepts you must understand in order to escape these position and make your life easier. In this episode, Kieren shares what he has learned so far and what Adam believes are "need to know" princip...

If only it were as simple as listening to an episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast... (or is it?) Adam gives some of the most valuable lessons you can learn to go into any and every match up you could possibly have! We get techical in this one! Tune in and go undefeated! (money back guarentee) Osssss! Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

What does it take to get your jiu jitsu blue belt, purple belt and brown belt? Are you stuck at the same belt and left wondering why? Adam and Kieren go into why this may be and what you need to do to level up! Tune in and you're sure to learn what's keeping you back! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast. 

Cold water therapy, ice baths and Wim Hof, is there any truth behind it all and can it help you recover from BJJ? Kieren has been doing it for years while Adam did a measly 1 month trial. Some say he's soft. Tune in to hear their thoughts and whether they recommend cold showers or should you stick with hot... Laughs will be had, money back guarantee. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our...

Skinner is a Brazilian Jiu jitsu black belt under Lachlan Giles and Craig Jones and has been making waves in the BJJ scene since purple belt. In this episode we hear about Jeremy's upcoming super fights, his ADCC trials campaign, how he prepares for jiu jitsu competitions as well as Jeremy's thoughts on his future in the sport. Check out Jeremy's social media @jeremypaulskinner and his instruction...

In the third installment of "Ask a Black Belt Q&A" Adam and Kieren answer a mixed bag of questions, everything from start a jiu jitsu business, opening your own BJJ gym, dealing with aggressive training partners as well as some tougher questions which are..... awkward to say the least. To submit a question to the show head over to our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

James makes a splash as the podcasts first guest! JT shares his previous aspirations to be an Olympian, why he did ballet and how he became the mad man he is today! JT's contributions to the world of Jiu Jitsu are lengthy including being the co-founder of Bulletproof for BJJ, BJJ black belt under Lachlan Giles, inventor of the worlds greatest BJJ card game and author of his new Jiu Jitsu Super Her...

In this episode Kieren takes a deep dive into nutrition specifically for jiu jitsu. Adam Asks Kieren all the questions you want to know the answers to when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu nutritional requirements and much more! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

This is what it took for Adam Childs to be awarded his black belt. Adam and Kieren talk about Adam's recent promotion to 1st degree black belt and his journey getting to black belt. Adam then takes a deep dive into the BJJ belt system as recognised by the IBJJF and much more. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

To Gi or not to Gi, that is the question. Unless you've been living under a rock you cannot deny the explosion of the no-gi jiu jitsu scene. However, has this now rendered gi jiu jitsu a thing of the past? As a young "up and comer" Kieren gives his thoughts on the age-old debate while ancient Adam reminisces about his early days of BJJ before no-gi became the powerhouse it is today. For more Beyon...

Some big names in the jiu jitsu scene preach that drilling BJJ techniques is a complete waste of time and prefer specific training, whereas others think that specific training is a waste because it's not "organic". In this episode Adam shares his professional opinion on drilling jiu jitsu techniques and how you should go about it as a lower belt and as a higher belt. Tune in for some classic bante...

Açai and Jesus, it's the secret to greatness, right? Performance Enhancing Drug (PED) abuse has been a factor of competitive BJJ from the day of their invention. Some sports outright ban PED's while others turn a blind eye. In this episode Adam and Kieren take a look at the current state of PED abuse in competitive BJJ and talk about whether it should be banned altogether or given the green light....

If you practise a sport you'll know that injuries are inevitable from little aches and pains to major injuries requiring surgery. Kieren may be new to Jiu Jitsu/BJJ however he's still incurred the odd injury while the old salt Adam has had multiple surgeries in Brazil when he was training to earn his BJJ black belt at the Alliance HQ in São Paulo. Tune in to find out how to avoid the mistakes that...

As the old saying goes, you are your own worst critic. Adam and Kieren go into detail as to why you should embrace self critique and use it to your advantage to drive self progression and improvement. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode Adam and Kieren discuss their experiences meeting their BJJ heroes and the truth behind the Jiu Jitsu legends themselves. Does the old cliché of "don't meet your heroes" really hold up? Or should you be seeking out the legends of the sport? Kieren also explains why he wishes he could have met Jesus.... lol what? For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiuji...

This is the second installment of Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast's Ask of Black Belt Q&A. Adam takes another crack at answering listener questions including odd superstitions about his underwear, Combat Jiu Jitsu banter and much mo re! To submit a question to the show, head over to our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast and follow the link in our bio.

We've all felt the grind and it can wear you down. Adam talks about how he has avoided burning out over the years and Kieren shares his tips from his bodybuilding days. The chat then derails into some Navy banter. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast