My White Belt

Michael Heinz is an accomplished BJJ professor with an unusual background and wealth of wisdom and insight.   Check his work at BJJ Fanatics and follow him on Instagram @sbg_texas https://bjjfanatics.com/products/takedowns-for-the-rest-of-us-by-michael-heinz?_pos=1&_sid=375ebf4c4&_ss=r Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/...

In this powerful episode of My White Belt , I sit down with my dear friend and training partner, Eric Wright — a four-stripe blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Eric shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming shame, fear, and addiction, offering his story in the hope that it helps others on their own path. We talk about the transformative role BJJ is playing in his healing, growth, and daily l...

Michael Zenga is a BJJ and judo black belt who has worked extensively with revered coaches such as Travis Stevens, Daniel Gazoni, João Amaral, Jimmy Pedro, and Bernardo Faria .  Although with a fruitful career in judo and jiu-jitsu’s Masters divisions, where he conquered a Pan American title (BJJ), World bronze medal (BJJ), a Pan-Am bronze medal (Judo), and a Massachusetts State title (judo), Mich...

Cameron started training Jiu Jitsu at the age of 7 in Centennial, Colorado. He instantly fell in love with the sport and has been absolutely fascinated ever since. Cameron earned his blue belt at the age of 15 before being sidelined by a severe neck injury. This downtime turned out to be a blessing in disguise, though, because it helped Cameron discover his passion for teaching Jiu Jitsu. After re...

He's a 2nd degree black belt under Rickson Gracie, the face of The BJJ Project, the founder of Zero Point Jiu-Jitsu and an all around fascinating human being! Check out at The BJJ Project And on Instagram @chrisjonesjj  Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Ve...

What happens when a fireball BJJ purple belt falls in love with a warrior, firefighter white belt?  Listen to this episode and find out! Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter her...

Travis Lemiesz is a BJJ Black Belt and  the owner of a great new academy in Sanford Maine.  Clandestine Submissions exists to invite Jiu-Jitsu practitioners from every level to be their best  and to grow in the martial art that Travis has devoted his life to.  Travis is a regular guest and brother to all of us at First Colony and I'm excited to introduce him to you. Check out https://www.clan...

Ian is a BJJ brown belt, United States Marine, and the founder of Rune Nation.  He travels around the world teaching a wide variety of tactical / personal protection seminars.  Find him at @runenationllc and at RuneNationllc.com Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick o...

This weeks guest is legendary drummer, rockstar, cancer survivor and 4th degree BJJ black belt, Professor Rikki Rockett! Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.m...

Kevin Reen is a life long competitive athlete, dear friend / training partner and a well trained local Police Officer. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wedne...

This week we talk about fear, competition and why your 2nd tournament might be more scary than your first. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com...

This week we welcome author, film maker and BJJ Blue Belt, Parker Jamison! Check out her new book The Rage of Jinn here https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Jinn-Ox-Devere-ebook/dp/B0CPMTFFVL/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=NAjnz&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=144-5208970-2704715&pd_rd_wg=dXAjR&pd_rd_r=c999dada-...

In this episode we hear from a doctor who's training schedule is about to change and we talk about the power of making commitments.   Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter h...

Tyler Paterson does and has done LOT of cool / weird stuff! From professional improv to being a published author, college professor and a finance guy, at the center of  Tyler's multi-directional  heart is a love for Jiu-Jitsu!  Follow him @ wtpaterson Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here:...

In this episode we talk about etiquette, tradition and how to handle change. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/ Follow us on Instagram @mywh...

Julia Gibney is a new white belt with a contagious fire in her belly and a wisdom that is sure to inspire. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com...

Matt is a firefighter, Emt, family man, and a BJJ purple belt.  He also happens to by my friend / training partner.  His new company, Calm in Chaos LLC is committed to helping people become their own first responders. Follow him on instagram @calm_in_chaos_llc You can ask him about his wife's fashion blog and if you're not a creep he might tell you about it. Thanks for listening to My Wh...

We talk about adapting without quitting and answer a question about scaring new people off. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/ Follow us on...

Today we talk about the fact that I'm in a good mood and we answer a question about fear. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/ Follow us...

Tom Corrie is a good man with a great story.  He's an example of someone who never gives up and pushes himself in service of helping others, while always working to be his personal best.   Follow him  Instagram: @tomcorrie9898 Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTric...

Deborah is a single mom who works and trains hard.  Bjj, Muay Thai, Boxing and Judo. Today we hear her story and I talk about spatchcocking a turkey. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our free, My White Belt Wednesday, n...

This week me marvel at people with adult responsibilities who find time to train, what it's like to train with something that makes you feel vulnerable or embarrassed and a bunch of other exciting stuff. Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (...

MWB is back!  In this episode we talk about what it means to know Jiu-Jitsu, how to deal with over protective purple belts and we talk about what happens when life gets in the way.  Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shop Donate to support our work here: https://cash.app/$JimTrick or Venmo @Jim-Trick (0423 if they ask) Join our...

Trish Ryan is firecracker of a human being and the mother of Gordon and Nicky Ryan.  Enjoy this wide ranging conversation! Nicky's stuff https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=Nicky%20ryan Gordon's stuff https://gordonthekingryan.com/collections/top-game https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/gordon-ryan Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywh...

Jon is a father, husband, accomplished outdoorsman, and a BJJ brown belt.  He also happens to be ORIGIN Maine’s first ever employee. Jon has become a fast friend and I'm excited to share this conversation. Use discount code TRICK10 ORIGIN Maine (Gis, Jeans, Hoodies, Boots, you name it...) https://originmaine.com/?ref=iRlDmaPt8CdIHS&utm_source=affiliate JOCKO FUEL (GO Drinks, MOLK, and eve...