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Cardio for BJJ! In this episode, Kieren and Adam talk about their personal approaches to cardio fitness for BJJ. Tune in to hear about the highs and lows of intense training in the gym, why it sometimes leads to physical sickness, and the effective jiujitsu drills Adam employs for optimal conditioning and competition prep. Kieren takes the reins to explain the science behind lactic acid and its im...

In this week's episode of Beyond Jiu Jitsu, your hosts Adam Childs and Kieren Lefevre are back to dish out some BJJ wisdom! 💡 Join the conversation as we discuss: - Quick catch-up on what's been happening in their lives 🗣️ - The ins and outs of cutting weight for BJJ 🏋️‍♂️ - Kieren's nutrition expertise for effective weight cutting 🥦 - Common mistakes to avoid when shedding those pou...

In this Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast episode, Adam and Kieren answer your questions! We cover everything the struggles of being the "bigger person" in the training room, the risks involved with ecological training, getting strong for BJJ and much more! Tune into this Q&A episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! 🎙️ Podcast Li...

Join hosts Adam and Kieren in Episode 139 as they dive into the recent BJJ Stars event, exploring the controversy surrounding BJJ black belt superstar Kaynan's disqualification in his match against Mica Galvao for an illegal knee bar. The boys also discuss the generous $100k grant given to Lachlan Giles by a mysterious anonymous donor to help elevate Australian Jiu Jitsu. They'll share ins...

Welcome to Episode 138 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast! In this episode, Kieren shares his exciting decision to move to Sweden and the challenges he's faced in his journey to try and become a full-time Jiu Jitsu coach at the blue belt level. Adam and Kieren discuss the struggles of making your way through the ranks and the dedication it takes to turn your passion into a career. Tune in for an...

Welcome to Episode 137 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast! This week, co-hosts Adam and Kieren take you on a wild ride, sharing stories from Kieren's recent trip to Canada where he trained with the renowned Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. But that's not all! They also dive into the shocking steroid scandal involving Mica Galvao, and how the 2022 IBJJF World Championship title was stripped from him....

#136 - Is Rener Gracie a Sellout? The 46 Million Dollar Question In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, we delve into a high-profile and tragic case in the world of BJJ. Our focus is on Rener Gracie's expert testimony in a legal case where a student, Jack Greener, was injured by his instructor, Francisco Iturralde, during a sparring session. This incident led to a neck injury that le...

"#135 - Subversion Aftermath and Updates from the Great North" In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Kieren and Adam talk all things Subversion, featuring the now infamous "Pez Dispenser" Submission from Josh Saunders, and updates from Kieren's time in Canada the Jordan from "Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu". Tune in for your weekly jiujitsu banter fix,...

Welcome to the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast with your co-hosts Kieren and Adam.  In this episode, which happens to be their first remote recording, they dive into a variety of topics in a fun and fast-paced smash-and-go format.  From discussing the future of the podcast to exploring jiujitsu resilience and even touching on the controversial topic of "get your black belt quick" schemes, the l...

#133 - Canada Eh?  Welcome to episode #133 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, where cohosts Kieren Lefevre and Adam Childs discuss Kieren's upcoming trip to Canada to work with Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. We dive into Kieren's game plan to avoid getting too beat up during his training, as well as breaking through jiujitsu plateaus. We explore how teaching has helped Kieren level up his game and pr...

#132 - Who Hurt Gordon Ryan? In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, cohosts Kieren Lefevre and Adam Childs discuss the recent Who's Number One jiujitsu event and the unexpected turn of events when Nicky Rod stepped up to replace Gordon Ryan in the main event against Filipe Pena. We also delve into the controversy surrounding Gordon Ryan's social media antics and how they may be affecting...

Have you heard of ecological jiujitsu? It's been making waves lately, but does it really live up to the hype? In this episode of Beyond Jiu Jitsu, co-hosts Adam Childs and Kieren Lefevre take a deep dive into this teaching method and how it applies to jiujitsu. They discuss why it's gained popularity, but also why it ultimately falls short. With their signature banter and insightful analysis, they...

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam and Kieren answer your questions! We cover everything from competition highlights, how to advance your position, what to do against more experienced opponents, and much more! Tune into this Q&A episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone who submitted a question:  Aaron Lewis Ben 🎙️ Podcast Links: Pat...

In this episode of the beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast the boys talk to George Hanlan and Mat Morris, the masterminds behind Australia’s premier jiujitsu event Subversion. The conversation covers everything from the upcoming Subversion Superfight Equinox, 18 March 23, Australia’s rising stars in the jiujitsu world, and so much more. From humble beginnings to FloGrappling Subversion has taken the world by...

In episode 128 of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, co-hosts Kieren and Adam dive into Kieren's recent experience at a John Danaher seminar. They discuss the innovative techniques and concepts taught by the legendary BJJ coach and delve into the technical details. Additionally, the pair provides an in-depth look into the future of the Danaher team's New Wave Jiujitsu and the prospects of Gordon Ryan c...

Welcome to Beyond Jiu Jitsu, your go-to source for all things BJJ. In episode #127 of the show, Kieren and Adam dive into the fourth installment of our Position Series, focusing on the Guard. They discuss broad guard concepts, retention, and tactics, as well as share some drills to help improve your retention. Adam also goes into detail discussing the laser beam technique and the importance of inv...

#126 - The Reality of Jiujitsu In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast co-hosts Kieren and Adam talk about the reality of jiujitsu and the difficulty of belt progression. Jiujitsu belt progression is a grind and requires significant commitment. Kieren and Adam discuss the importance of having realistic expectations when it comes to progressing through the ranks of jiujitsu. They also talk...

#125 - Position Series 3: Side Control   In this episode of "Beyond Jiu Jitsu," co-hosts Kieren and Adam dive into the world of side control, discussing the pros and cons of the position. They explore attacking and defending from side control, as well as transitioning to other positions. The co-hosts also discuss Craig Jones' recent controversial comments about side control top being a bad po...

#124 - Jiu Jitsu Banter: Talking 2023 Strategies   This episode was a last-minute change to the regular positional series, but Adam and Kieren couldn't resist the opportunity to talk about their 2023 goals in Jiu Jitsu. Adam shares his plans to get back to training after an injury, while Kieren discusses his goal to move to Sweden and improve his guard game.    The co-hosts cover a...

Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep.123 - Positional Series 1: Mount   In the second episode in the Jiujitsu Positional Series, Adam and Kieren talk about the mount.    The episodes follow the structure:    Intro   Concepts    Attacking   Defending    Resources    Closing Thoughts    Get Kieren’s FREE 12 week strength program “Stro...

In the first installment of the new positional series, we take a deep dive look at back control.  This position is arguably the best position in Jiujitsu.  The episodes follow the structure of: Intro Concepts Attacking Defending Resources Closing Thoughts Get Kieren’s FREE 12-week strength program “Strong for BJJ” here: https://kieren95lefevre.activehosted.com/f/5 🎙️ Podcast Links: Patre...

You want to get strong for BJJ but you don’t want to join a gym… No worries, we’ve got you covered.  In this episode, Adam and Kieren talk about how to adapt their top 5 lifts for BJJ for a home gym and recommend the equipment you’ll need to get the job done.   If you missed Episode 117 - Top 5 Lifts for BJJ, get onto it as it compliments this well. Get Kieren’s FREE 12 week strengt...

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, we have a whole host of questions! We cover everything from competition mindset, conditioning for BJJ, dealing with people who are “against” you doing jiujitsu in your life and so so much more! Tune into this MONSTER episode and get your jiujitsu ear candy for the week 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone who submitted a question: Crissy Joe Riley Dylan Henri...

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast, we are joined by a special guest, Andres. Andres is not only our friend, training partner, and BJJ Brown Belt he is also our business advisor and he leads a pretty amazing life. He recently came back from a 12-month trip around Europe where he visited 12 different BJJ gyms. We spoke about Andres’ experience at all the different gyms with plenty of b...