Kenneth Wilson & Mat Veiga

BJJ Balance

Sports EN ↓ 144 episodes

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

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.bjjbalance.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 69 - The North South Episode 21.01.2025

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the intricacies of north south, Mat goes full Tekashi 69 and gives up PGF drama, we answer the age of question of can you safely 69 while standing and we get into 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: @FreakPar...

Episode 68 - Why Brown Belts Quit Jiu Jitsu 14.01.2025

#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into why brown belts quit jiu jitsu, what UFC champions we think will retain the belt in 2025 and 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_nation_bjj

Episode 67 - Craig Jones and The Best Jiu Jitsu Team In The World 07.01.2025

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the team format of Craig Jones Invitational 2, why sport jiu jitsu will never be on cable television, what black belts are looking for when promoting a student from purple to brown belt and of course, more listener question. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTub...

Episode 66 - Exclusive CJI 2 News! 31.12.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into what a black belt is looking for to promote a student to purple belt. 2025 BJJ Balance podcast goals, listener questions and EXCLUSIVE CJI 2 NEWS! 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

Episode 65 - Being a Blue Belt 17.12.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the 2024 IBJJF No Gi Worlds drama, Tips for Blue Belts, why we never see women with cauliflower ear and more listener questions get answered. BMAC Arm Triangle Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfQMJjLzrXc&list=PLBbtD5r9yUN5oWo6JES8u7mQRAgGkUfrH&index=19 Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/...

Episode 64 - Don't Be A Slave to Your Injuries 10.12.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Mat's most recent injury, Spotify Wrapped 2024, Mat getting called out by another black belt creator and 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_nation_bjj

Episode 63 - Does Your Gym Suck? 26.11.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into cross train at other gyms, bringing up online jiu jitsu moves with your professor, the need for nerds to evolve and 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_nation_bjj

Episode 62 - We Were At An Underground Fight Club with $100k Prize 19.11.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into their experience at a jiu jitsu fight club, meeting legends like Eddie Bravo, Jocko, Roger Gracie and Dean Lister, their thoughts on Mikey Muscemeci signing with the UFC and 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: @Fr...

Episode 61 - Our Most Exciting Man at PGF Interview 12.11.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat sit down with arguably one of the most exciting athletes of PGF Season 7, Kris Olivo. Kris is an Air Force Veteran, entrepreneur and marketing wizard who understands the importance of being dynamic and showing his personality and flair with his Jiu Jitsu. After what we witnessed last week at PGF season 7, we promise you that Kris Olivo is a name in the Jiu Jitsu sp...

Episode 60 - Las Vegas, Jiu Jitsu and Wild Times Ahead 05.11.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into a final Andrew Wiltse take, who we would piece together to make the best Jiu Jitsu competitors ever and 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_nation_bjj

Episode 59 - The Jiu Jitsu Clout Chase 29.10.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Mat's appreciation for reaching 100,000 followers, the upcoming PGF event, and the recent controversy surrounding Andrew Wiltse. They also touch on the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker fight, the Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria matchup, and Brendan Schaub's recent interaction with Nate Diaz. Additionally, they dive into the debate around purple belt sem...

Episode 58 - BMac, The Boys and The Future of Sport Jiu Jitsu 22.10.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat welcome 10th Planet Decatur's own Brandon Mccaghren. They dive into the live atmosphere of CJI and ADCC, How PGF is using the current energy of sport Jiu Jitsu to propel itself to the center of grappling entertainment. B Mac answers listener questions and drops knowledge on his most three most important concepts needed to become great at Jiu Jitsu. Please Follow BJ...

Episode 57 - CJI, PGF and Jiu Jitsu's Renaissance 15.10.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Leo Viera's new Tournament, Season 8 of PGF, ADCC rumors and what it's like to roll with Sean Stickland. 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

Episode 56 - What The F*ck Is Up with Andrew Wiltse? 08.10.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the Andrew Wiltse drama, Why Mat hates wrist lockers and how most men with zero training have a false sense of fight proficiency. 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

Episode 55 - Your Guard Sucks 01.10.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into sport jiu jitsu's worst guard, what wrestling could do a a sport that would lead to an instant boost in interest for the sport, what the pod would be like if it happened 20 years ago and of course, more listener question. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.c...

Episode 54 - How Bad Coaches Ruin Sports 24.09.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into how bad coaches can ruin an athlete's drive, they touch on TRT use for Masters competitors and how Mat(t)'s aunt fat shammed him. 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

Episode 53 - What's Next for the BJJ Casual 17.09.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into what is next in store for the BJJ casual in terms of entertainment. With CJI and ADCC out of the way, what does the BJJ community have to look forward to? Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance ik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 52 - The Best Damn Jiu Jitsu Show 10.09.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat(t) celebrate their first year of the pod. They dive into a ton of listener questions and answer ancient jiu jitsu mysteries like "Is Mikey Musumeci a lesbian?" 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

Episode 51 - Having a Price on Your Head 03.09.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat(t) go on the road and broadcast liver from Checkmat Murrieta. They dive into Seminar Snipers, IBJJF World Masters Results a short interview with Eric Shasha of RollPay.co and Mat(t)'s gayest experience ever. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG:...

Episode 50 - How to Develop Your Jiu Jitsu Game 27.08.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into what causes Blue Belts to go astray, how lower belts can create a path to develop their game, What is on Mat's gym playlist 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 49 - The Greatest Weekend In Jiu Jitsu History 20.08.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the CJI recap, the sporadic ADCC memorable moments, what a weekend like last weekend could mean for the future of Jiu Jitsu, wrestlers making the transition in to the sport and of course, listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPart...

Episode 48 - There's Levels to This Sh*T 13.08.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into CJI picks, Mat(t) ascending to second degree Black Belt, How much we can bench and of course, 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_nation_bjj

Episode 47 - If Trouble Knocked, Could You Answer? 06.08.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into being prepared for trouble no matter where and when it strikes. They also dive into white belt tournament prep and 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_nation_bjj

Episode 46 - Did CJI C*m Too Soon? 30.07.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Listener Questions, Gabbi Garcia and our belief that CJI pushed too hard too soon, and now the world has Jiu Jitsu Blue Balls. 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

Episode 45 - Why Women Love to Hate Jiu Jitsu 23.07.2024

In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the CJI roster being full and the shocking number of wrestlers in the brackets. How those wrestlers could upset some guys based off of what we now know of the CJI ruleset, should people with existing injuries jump into jiu jitsu? Why women love to hate this pod and of course, more listener questions are answered. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our so...

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