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

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.bjjbalance.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 19 - Purple Reign. Shinning A Light On Purple Belt Pimps 23.01.2024

In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss their thoughts on UFC 297, Matt being patient zero in the creation of purple belt meme culture, the damage caused on children's mental due to overbearing helicopter parents, why Mikey Musemeci is yelling at us and as per usual, they dive into some listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouT...

Episode 18 - How to Get A Purple Belt In Just Two Years 16.01.2024

In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss Online Jiu Jitsu courses, how Black Belts never lose their purple belt energy and the fastest way to get your purple belt. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 17 - Breaking News! 09.01.2024

In this Episode Kenny & Matt discuss cross training at different gyms, old guys rolling with young guys and why you never throw your black belt in the trash. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 16 - New Year, New Gi 02.01.2024

In this episode Matt & Kenny discuss New Years Resolutions, Competition plans for 2024 and they answer listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 15 - A Christmas Story 19.12.2023

In this weeks episode, Kenny & Matt discuss holiday shopping ideas for the grappler in your life, training during the holidays and the best moves to use when fighting your drunk relatives on Christmas. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 14 - The Importance of Goal Setting 12.12.2023

In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss the importance of goal setting, competition prep and Matt's first time knocking a guy out in a street fight. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 13 - The Greatest Oss Story Ever 05.12.2023

In this episode, Matt & Kenny talk about knocking someone out, and helping their friends look for the guy that knocked their friend out, higher belts who turn into coaches mid roll to avoid tapping and why people Oss. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 12 - White Belt Shame on Social Media 28.11.2023

In this episode Kenny & Matt discuss White Belts photoshopping pictures so they don't look like white belts on IG, the lack of appeal of Jiu Jitsu to casuals and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 11 - The Jocko Smoke Is Real 21.11.2023

In this episode, Kenny & Matt sit down with Noah Oliver, a black belt under Dean Lister and Jocko Willink and the owner and creative force behind Flow Hold. Flow hold is a veteran owned and operated Jiu Jitsu and MMA brand which offers people quality training and casual garments with a unique style that stands out from other fighter oriented brands. Noah discusses his initial introduction to t...

Episode 10 - Mario Lopez Is A Fan of The Pod 14.11.2023

In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss gym pet peeves, Mario Lopez being a fan of the pod, how Matt is a Spano man and the infamous Red Panty Night. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 9 - Matt Goes To Sleep At Pans 07.11.2023

In this episode Kenny & Matt sit down with special guest Tony Martinez and discuss his Pro MMA career, how he got into Jiu Jitsu and what his plans are after he steps away from fighting. Also, Matt shares a story about taking a dirt nap at Pans. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt I...

Episode 8 - Fight, F*ck, Marry. 31.10.2023

In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss why gi or no gi is more technical, what their end all submission would be if they had to only choose one and an unsuspected death on the mat. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 7 - Harnessing The Uncommon Fire 24.10.2023

In this Episode, Kenny & Matt discuss their thoughts on UFC 294, finding the uncommon fires that push us to greatness and the importance of being dangerous. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 6 - Our Listeners Hate Black Belts 17.10.2023

In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss how Matt comes up with ideas for memes on his @oss_nation_bjj IG account, the benefits of cross training outside of jiu jitsu and why our listeners hate black belts. BTW, that made Matt kind of sad. =( Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_...

Episode 5 - So You Want A Belt Promotion? 10.10.2023

In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss in their opinions, what it takes to progress to the next belt level. Is it time on the mat, hours clocked in class, necks collected? Listen and find out. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 4 - The Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle 03.10.2023

In Episode 4, Matt and Kenny discuss BJJ for veterans, the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy for old BJJ practitioners. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 3 - The Things We Hate 26.09.2023

In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss the 4 things that each of them hate about Jiu Jitsu. From burpees to finger pointing, let's dive into the four things most hated about class. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 2 - Gordon Ryan Is Ruining Blue Belts 19.09.2023

In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss how Gordon Ryan has ruined competitive Blue Belts, the results of UFC 293 and the growth that leads from the inevitable sad shower. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube: YouTube.com/@bjjbalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Episode 1 - BJJ Blind Date 11.09.2023

This is the inaugural episode of what we hope I sonly one of many. Welcome to the BJJ Balance Podcast. Think of this as a couple of Jiu Jitsu bros having casual, water cooler talks about grappling and other related topics. We are excited to have you along for the ride and hope you have as much fun listening to this as we had talking about it. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @B...

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