Sean Vella

Bad Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

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The Bad Jiu-Jitsu Podcast is a lighthearted and self-deprecating show hosted by BJJ blue belts Sean and Martyn, who train at Henshall BJJ in Manchester under black belt Steve Henshall. Embracing their status as incompetents, they offer candid conversations about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), sharing personal experiences, gym anecdotes, and reflections on training culture. With a blend of humor and genuine insight, the hosts aim to create an inclusive space for listeners at all levels of the sport.

Author

Sean Vella

Category

Sports

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Latest episode

Jan 4, 2026

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Episodes

21 - You rotter 30.03.2025

Another episode with Martyn & Sean. This week we find the Lithuanian term for "rotter" and chat about mental health benefits of Jiu Jitsu. Enjoy the show.

20 - Getting done dirty 21.03.2025

This week the duo reflect on Martyn doing Sean dirty. Some chat about soap and chatting about our teammates doing their bits at Empire Manchester. Enjoy the show.

19 - Aiming higher 08.03.2025

Another episode from the un-dynamic duo. Are we about to see Martyn and Sean get on the juice? Not likely. Enjoy the show

18 - Bring your ego 28.02.2025

Guess what? We had more technical difficulties (Shocker). This week though we have a general catch up and hit on the subject of ego in jiu-jitsu. Enjoy the show. **Apologies for the background noise, there was a private session going on in the next room. Better to have a busy gym than a dead one**

17 - Back in the office 15.02.2025

Martyn and Sean are back in the office with our latest episode. Reflecting on Ikigai 5 and wondering about the next steps. We also touch on ecological training as we try to be somewhat relevant. Anyway, enjoy the show.

16 - On location (Ikigai 5) 07.02.2025

This episode Martyn and Sean find themselves with some time before the Ikigai 5 event starts. We chat about our expectations of the event and the discovered source of our previous technical difficulties. Enjoy the show.

15 - Technical Difficulties 31.01.2025

Apologies for the delay in the new episode, life once again got in the way. In this episode we chat our usual rubbish but had some technical difficulties with the sound towards the end. You win or you learn and we are learning a lot through this. Enjoy the show.

14 - In The Attic 18.01.2025

With life getting in the way we, record our latest episode during a live training session at Henshall BJJ. Watch the rolls, listen to the idiots and more importantly... Enjoy the show!

13 - Smile for the camera 10.01.2025

Season 2! We found a camera and have squatted in the waiting room at the gym. Listen to more of our rambling as Martyn opens up his Scramble lucky bag and Sean bad mouths Jon Danaher. Enjoy the show. PS Spotify allows for non-video listening in case of weak stomachs

12 - Happy New Year & Snowy Smarties 03.01.2025

Happy New Year everyone. This episode Martyn & Sean talk about plans for this year before going off on the usual ramble. Enjoy the show

11 - New blue, same bad 27.12.2024

This episode Martyn & Sean talking about the recent grading, CJI2 and 2025 goals. Enjoy the show. *Note; Sean received his blue belt & Martyn got his 4th stripe on his white. GO TEAM!

10 - Merry Xmas you filthy animals 20.12.2024

Martyn & Sean return to ruin jiu-jitsu with their lack of insight. Important questions include; Could you take Santa? Enjoy the show.

9 - Fundamentals with dummies - Part 3 13.12.2024

The final installment of our fundamentals chats (Thankfully). This episode we touch upon the ideas surrounding limbs; elbows tight, grips and frames. Stay tuned for a post credit "treat" which will likely result in Martyn and Sean being cancelled or lynched. Enjoy the show.

8 - Talkin' bout those competitions 06.12.2024

This episode Martyn & Sean talk about a recent competition (Grapple House Invitational 7) and others. Come join our idiotic journey into discovering that we know nothing. Enjoy the show. *None of the grappling events/promotions mentioned in this episode sponsor the podcast, all opinions are our own.

7 - Fundamentals with dummies - Part 2 29.11.2024

This episode Martyn & Sean continue taking it back to basics with a chat about positions. Is Martyn an ecological learning savant? Does Sean know what he's talking about? Probably not... Enjoy the show.

6 - Fundamentals with dummies - Part 1 22.11.2024

This episode Martyn and Sean take it back to basics with a conversation on fundamental movements. Bridge & shrimp your way through our idiocy. Enjoy the show.

5 - Grappler, heal thyself 15.11.2024

This episode we dip our pinky toes in the world of recovery and Martyn reveals the new meta in Bad Jiu-Jitsu.

4 - Do you flo, bro? 08.11.2024

Another installment of two older guys talking about how bad their jiu-jitsu is, whilst trying to make sense of this crazy and addictive martial art.

3 - Roaming & Rolling 01.11.2024

Did Crossy smash Martyn? Wristlocks? Are they the key to better Jiu-Jitsu? More questions that no one wants the answer to, come and join us as we explore the obvious reasons why we have Bad Jiu-Jitsu.

2 - To gi or not to gi? 26.10.2024

Second episode of two bad Jiu-Jitsu whitebelts trying to make sense of it all. Come join us in our inability in navigating the fastest growing martial art on the planet.

1 - We be whitebelts 18.10.2024

First episode Two under skilled and over opinionated whitebelts having a chat about our thoughts (or lack thereof) about Jiu-Jitsu. We don't know much, but we can talk. Still a few niggles and apologies for the levels being off. Hosts; Sean & Martynas

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