Jits and Giggles

Jiu-Jitsu internet sensation, Derek Moneyberg has caught a lot of flak from the bjj community. Who is he beyond his black belt?

Paige Ivette talks to Alysa about all things Jiu Jitsu. She speaks on mental health and how Jiu Jitsu helped her through some intense times. They also chat about women's Jiu Jitsu and how to grow the sport for women. Mo Black drops in for a quick and fun game too

Maggie sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj. Maggie talks about growing women's bjj, being a coach, being a competitor, and so much more.

Canadian black belt, and world champion, Brianna Set- Marie, joins Alysa to discuss all things bjj. They discuss being a full time athlete, competing, and most importantly Brianna's Tim's order.

Jackson Galka, owner of North Star Academy, and an athlete himself, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj,muay Thai, mma, being an instructor, and more!

Chris Wojcik, bteam's leg locking athlete, shares his bjj journey, and CJI experience. He also discusses with Alysa his love for writing, and his most recent book, "A Grappler's Diary". Chris speaks about his ambition on and off the mats and how he worked his way to being in an advantageous position.

Gabi Garcia, aka Craig Jones wife, and right hand woman of CJI, sits down to discuss behind the scenes of CJI, her childhood, her bjj journey, and SO much more.

Maya Nazareth is the founder and owner of Alchemize Fightwear. She discusses her journey of starting a clothing business, being an athlete, her women bjj camps, and so much more.

Skyler Munson is a competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete. She wasn't always though. Pre Jiu Jitsu, she "joined a cult." During this episode, Skylar talks about the emotional abuse she faced leading up to one of the best turning points of her life.

Jacob Rodriguez, sits down with Alysa to talk all things Jiu Jitsu ,even the "elephant in the room."

Rob Ingram aka McDojo sits down with Alysa to discuss his popular Instagram and YouTube channel. He talks about how he exposes McDojos, and terrible people in the martial arts community. Rob also talks about his very cool documentary that is in the works! This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Earl "Trouble" Small talks to Alysa about owning his gym, fighting MMA, his Jiu Jitsu journey, being on "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding", and so much more.

Nick Albin, aka Chewy, aka the creator of ChewJitsu, the popular YouTube channel, sits down with Alysa. They discuss all things bjj, being an instructor vs coach, being a dad, running a YouTube channel, how bjj has mental health benefits, and more.

New Wave black belt, Helena Crevar talks to Alysa about her bjj journey, how she became a bjj star, what she does when she's not on big stages, and so much more.

Brandon Reed speaks on his upcoming CJI team involvement with Daisy Fresh, coaching, his wrestling background, his mindset when it comes to competing, and so much more.

Brandon Keller, one of the owners of American MMA and Wrestling, talks to Alysa about being a coach, running a wrestling gym, balancing students and their parents, and so much more.

UFC fighter and professional grappler, Pat Sabatini, discusses all things MMA and Jiu Jitsu. He talks about many hot takes including pulling guard during MMA, his cardio of choice, and more. He also is REALLY good at matching fish to fighters!

Devhonte Johnson, competitor and owner of Bones BJJ, sits down with Alysa to discuss his upcoming match against Daishi Goto, being a coach, competing, having a good mindset, and more!

Emily and Mila are two 8 year old Jiu Jitsu students. They compete regularly, and have adorable and spunky personalities. They share with Alysa what they love about bjj, don't like about it, and the zoo they want to own?!

Katie Hooven, brown belt out of New Wave bjj discusses her experience training with the team, helping to run "Grappling Getaways", what's in John Danahers fanny pack, and so much more!

Seth Daniels, owner of Fight 2 Win, past coordinator of ADCC, sits down to discuss all things bjj, including women being paid in the sport, running a promotion, the highs and lows of working in the bjj world, and so much more.

Karla is co-owner of the bjj clothing company, Gaidaima, a black belt in bjj, a Venezuelan native, and competitive both on the mats and within her company. This episode is filled with giggles, dogs, bjj talk, business advice, and so much more.

Danny Maira, co-owner of Movement Art Jiu Jitsu, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj, running a gym, competing, self defense bjj, sport bjj, and so much more.

Comedian and bjj purple belt, Albert Davis, sits down with Alysa to discuss comparisons between bjj and stand up comedy, training with a purpose, being a dad, and so much more.

Ian Butler sits down with Alysa to discuss his wrestling career, his non profit wrestling club, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and so much more!