Kenneth Wilson & Mat Veiga

BJJ Balance

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Welcome to "BJJ Balance," your ultimate guide to mastering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and conquering life's challenges! Join hosts Black Belt Matt Veiga and Purple Belt Kenny Wilson for hilarious, insightful talks on balancing BJJ expertise with daily life. Episodes feature the black belt sharing cutting-edge BJJ techniques, while the purple belt adds relatable perspectives and funny anecdotes. Special guests, interviews, and entertaining stories promise inspiration.

Author

Kenneth Wilson & Mat Veiga

Episodes

Episode 94 - 3.5 Years to Black Belt?! Derek Moneyberg Sparks a BJJ Firestorm 15.07.2025 1:13:27

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Derek Moneyberg and his 3 year Black Belt journey, conquering your Jiu Jitsu fears and as always, more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 93 - Before Your Next Belt 08.07.2025 1:09:31

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Mackenzie Dern's Sugar Baby, the newest Jon Jones conspiracy theory, the mindset before your next belt and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 92 - Grappling's Biggest Conspiracy Theory 01.07.2025 59:24

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Grappling's Darkest Conspiracy Theory. They discuss Helena Crevar's loss at Aiga. They answer the question on if it is okay to smash the sideline yeller parent in a trial class and as always, they answer more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube...

Episode 91 - Building a Jiu Jitsu Brand 24.06.2025 50:18

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into how to build a jiu jitsu brand without being a world champion, UFC BJJ's inaugural episodes, more Drama with Ffion Davies and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 90 - Jiu Jitsu Goes Prime Time 17.06.2025 57:49

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into UFC BJJ, CJI, PGF and the birth of Jiu Jitsu's prime time. Fatherhood and tons of listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 89 - Flow Rolling is Trash 10.06.2025 45:17

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into why Flow Rolling isn't real and they answer a ton of listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 88 - Gordon Ryan Has A Plan 03.06.2025 47:18

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the Gordon Ryan and Toe Hold Controversy. We discus is Helena Crevar's Boogey Woman mystique contributes to her competitive dominance and we dive into more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG:...

Episode 87 - Is The Gi Dead? 27.05.2025 58:10

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the controversial back and forth argument in Jiu Jitsu, "Is The Gi Dead?" We talk more about the CJI 2 info drops and answer more listener question. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 86 - Down with the Sickness 20.05.2025 33:54

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the game changing collab between Checkmat and LevelxBlack, PGF moving to a 3 month season and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 85 - Fixing Bad Gym Culture 13.05.2025 56:00

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into bad gym culture, building a good gym culture in a gym with no culture and how to save a gym's culture before it gets bad. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 84 - A Gorilla vs. 100 Men 06.05.2025 50:33

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the viral topic of 1 Gorilla versus 100 Men. They discus more CJI 2 news and the Royal Rumble style entrance during the competition, a NEW F/M/K and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_...

Episode 83 - Craig Jones Has A Foot Fetish 29.04.2025 57:42

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Craig Jones' new foot tattoo, the possibility of CJI being behind a pay wall and a ton of listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 82 - Jiu Jitsu in the Mainstream 22.04.2025 56:26

In this episode, Kenny & Mat ask, is jiu jitsu a viable option as a main stream sport? Why martial arts should be in public schools and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 81 - UFC Predictions, Listener Questions and Random BS 15.04.2025 28:35

In this episode, Kenny & Mat hit some technical difficulty and Mat records a solo audio only episode. Mat answers listener questions and dives into his fight predictions for UFC 314. Enjoy a little solo time with Mat. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG:...

Episode 80 - CJI 2: Wrestling vs. Jiu Jitsu 08.04.2025 51:04

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the wrestling and jiu jitsu crossover. From CJI 2 to the LevelxBlack wrestling takeover. How white belt women should start to develop their training routines in jiu jitsu and more listener question. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @Fr...

EPISODE 79 - IBJJF Can Pay Black Belts! 01.04.2025 59:16

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into how the IBJJF can pay black belts and the positive impact it would have on competitive jiu jitsu. Mat hates breathing Strips as fashion and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bj...

Episode 78 - Big Money Investors In Jiu Jitsu are Here 25.03.2025 55:34

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Dana White's commitment to put $12 Million Dollars into the sport of Jiu Jitsu in 2025. Craig Jones leaks more CJI 2 Information. Mat(t) turns 41 and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG:...

Episode 77 - Where Is The Pressure Game in No Gi? 18.03.2025 1:01:40

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into poor hygiene in jiu jitsu schools, our 7th favorite Jiu Jitsu practitioners, the lack of pressure based jiu jitsu games in no gi and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 76 - How Flexible Has Jiu Jitsu Made You? 11.03.2025 57:12

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the importance of flexibility, jiu jitsu highlight reels and our favorite wrestling based takedowns. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 75 - Are Jiu Jitsu Instructionals A Waste of Money 04.03.2025 59:52

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the E-Bike epidemic destroying local neighborhoods, if jiu jitsu instructional videos are worth it and an insane amount of listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 74 - When White Belts Run Their Mouths 25.02.2025 55:35

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into CJI 2 releasing dates, the importance of women teaching women's only classes how you handle a white belt with a mouth and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 73 - Taking Back Your Home 18.02.2025 43:36

#bjj #mma #jiujitsuIn this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into why Mat hates man caves. They recap their Valentines Day's and answer a ton of listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 72 - Dating A Jiu Jitsu Guy 11.02.2025 49:42

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into a UFC 312 Recap, Kody Steele, Nate's Shitty Legs, Dating guys at different belts and listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 71 - The Ecological Approach Debate 04.02.2025 44:37

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into jiu jitsu hottest topic, the ecological approach to jiu jitsu, we also reveal what the pod has coming to it's listeners and as per usual, more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_n...

Episode 70 - How Jiu Jitsu Has Changed My Life 28.01.2025 1:03:46

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the competitive return of Marcello Garcia, how jiu jitsu will change your life and being a dad who leads from the front. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj