Jits and Giggles

Rich Hernandez, owner of Closed Quarters BJJ, talks to Alysa about all things Jiu Jitsu, including using bjj as a cop, coaching kids, competing, and so much more.

Jose Soto talks about his pro MMA career, how he lost his vision in one eye, his BJJ experience, why he never gives up, and more!

This week Alysa does a solo episode! Join her as she answers your questions, talks about starting the podcast, and maybe...raps?

Owner of Beacon Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness, Robert Peach, talks about combat sport related injuries, coaching MMA/BJJ, running a gym, what it takes to be a professional competitor, and more.

Jay Regalbuto is an ADCC judge, commentator, illuminati founder, 2nd degree black belt, and more. He speaks to Alysa about ADCC worlds, coaching super stars, how he became super involved in the bjj world, and more.

Alex Webb talks about her busy life as a business owner, mom of three, and a wife to retired UFC fighter, Jonavin Webb. Alex explains how she dealt with the wins and losses of Jonavin's fights, and how she balances everything in her life. Alex gives advice to those who are married or dating a fighter, she explains some tips and tricks she did during fight camp, and more!

Jerry Spence, Webb MMA black belt, speaks with Alysa about his anxiety, gaining humility through jiu jitsu, how he trains now vs 15 yeas ago, and so much more!

RJ Nealon speaks with Alysa about adaptations he has made while training and competing in jjiu jitsu, his opinion on not letting limitations hold you back, his general positive outlook on life, and so much more.

Best friends since 5 years old, Christy and Tarah, discuss their jiu jitsu journey, their personal experiences, challenges they have overcome, their perspective being a woman in a male dominated sport, and more!

Bruce sits down with Alysa to discuss being a gym owner, his experience with competing, his love for his gym community, he offers advice, and so much more.

Andre Petroski talks about his battle with drug addiction, his journey to being in the UFC, his upcoming fight, and so much more.

Ffion Davies joins Alysa to discuss her decision to leave ADCC to compete in CJI. She also talks about her judo background, her dream super fight, Taylor Swift, her opinion on pay disparity, and so much more.

Felicia Rinier, a black belt in jiu jitsu, talks about coaching a women's only class, what has helped her in her jiu jitsu journey, her advice to both women and men, and more!

Gabe Iacovino, talks to Alysa about navigating life, competing, and training jiu jitsu, all while being blind. He also discusses the amazing jiu jitsu community he is a part of, how he uses social media, and so much more.

Joe Pyfer, UFC Middleweight, talks about his injury after his first contender series, how wrestling and jiu jitsu kept him out of trouble, what it's like being in the public eye, his advice to other struggling kids, and more.

Becca talks about being a dietitian, a competitor, a mom, her business, and more. She goes into detail about how she prepares food and hydration for her own competitions She answers lots of nutrition questions, gives advice to keep yourself organized, and so much more.

Shama Ko, program director for Girls in Gis, speaks about her role in Girls in Gis, her jiu jitsu journey, and more. Later in the episode, Nancy and Yara Helmy join in to discuss their experience working with Shama to change the IBJJF ruleset for Muslim women.

Mike Moor, aka Mindset Mike, explains how important and necessary having the correct mindset is when competing. He talks about being a mindset coach, what sets his athletes apart from others, some tips for athletes, and so much more.

Co founders of Few Will Hunt, Drew Beech and Joey Bowen, sit down and discuss how their business was started, the difficulties of running a growing business, their advice to new entrepreneurs, their love for jiu jitsu, their new and currently secret announcement, and so much more.

Alysa sits down with Dylan Royce, 2nd degree black belt, to discuss his involvement with effective fitness combative training, jiu jitsu's positive influence on police officers, his experience being an officer while also training for over a decade, and so much more.

Competitive brown belt, Marissa Pacelli (a clockwork arm bar), talks about mental health, competing, her unique instagram handle, cross training, why she would kill a pug, and so much more.

Jonavin Webb, owner/coach of Webb MMA, and retired UFC fighter, speaks on mental health, being a professional athlete, running his gym, coaching, and so much more.

Sisters, Charlie and Lennox, discuss bullying, how jiu jitsu has increased their confidence, their coaches, their favorite jiu jitsu submissions, and so much more.

In this episode, Molli dives into what it means to be a good bjj partner, how to have hard conversations on the mats, her experience competing at all different belt levels, and more.

In the second part of this episode, Cindy and Kelly discuss keeping bjj rolls safe, competing against younger competitors, how to be successful being new to jiu jitsu, East coast trials, and so much more.