My White Belt

“If It was easy, everyone would do it.” That is how Tyler King feels about his chosen career path in high-level competitive sports. From Northern Massachusetts, King has spent years making a name for himself in football, MMA, and Jiu-Jitsu. Tyler initially followed in his dad’s footsteps when he began a career in the NFL at age 23 as a defensive end and linebacker. A graduate of the University of...

Kristine Cavallacci is a 35-year-old military spouse, homeschooling mother, part-time pediatric occupational therapist, and part-time clinical doctorate student.  She's also a Tap Cancer Out and NAGA gold medalist, who happens to be a BJJ White Belt! 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: h...

In this week's episode, we talk about frustration, whether or not you're ready for the advanced class, and how to know if people hate drilling with you.  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 Bel...

In this exciting episode, we talk about the term 'cry baby'.   We also talk about how much training BJJ costs and more! 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: http...

BJJ Brown Belt and  Come Home Safe founder Kurt Vied, has deep knowledge and experience in keeping people safe from his 18 years with the United States Navy as a corpsman and Navy Intelligence Officer and over 21 years as a Massachusetts State Trooper. As a Naval Intelligence Officer, Kurt provided analytical and operational support to U.S. Naval Special Warfare units both in-country and those pre...

Professor Nick Newell is a BJJ Black Belt, / professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, with a record of 13 wins & 1 defeat. Nick is Connecticut's only ever Mixed Martial Arts World Champion & one of the most successful martial arts competitors to ever come out of CT. Nick accomplished all these things despite being born with only one hand. Nick is no stranger to overcoming adversity &a...

In this episode, we talk about being afraid to get choked, how to talk to your coach when you're discouraged and what to do when you feel like quitting. 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 Wedn...

Liam is a family man, a business owner, and a pillar in his community.  He also happens to be a 2nd degree BJJ black belt and the reason I started training.   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 Wed...

John started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in January of 1999 and received his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in October 2006   He is currently a 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt,  and at 59 years old  holds an impressive competition record  2000 - Gold Medal IBJJF Pan AM Championships as a Blue Belt. 2018 - Gold Medal IBJJF Pan AM Championships Black Belt, Master 5. 2018 - Silver Medal IBJJF No Gi...

In this episode we talk about gassing out, tapping out, and knowing when it's time to move on. 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/ Follo...

In this episode I talk about the time I was feeling discouraged and John Danaher appeared to me in a seafood restaurant.  Yes, I'm serious. 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, newsle...

In this episode, we talk about who can do BJJ, what it means to be a beginner, and why some people roll great when training but not in competition.  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, ne...

In this episode, we talk about getting crushed by your professor and fighting from the bottom as a big dude.   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...

Welcome to a re-broadcast of an interview I gave years ago on my friend's show, The Art of Growth. 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/ F...

Professor Chris Haueter is a 6th-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Rigan Machado, a grade achieved on December 1996 making Haueter a member of the “BJJ Dirty Dozen“, the first 12 practitioners outside Brazil to achieve the rank of black belt in this martial art. Haueter is also a former US Marine and founder of the Combat Base Jiu Jitsu school, being known among the grappling community f...

Kenny Florian, is an elite BJJ black belt,  mixed martial artist and commentator who formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly served as an analyst for UFC on Fox from 2011–2018, and he also worked as a color commentator on the robot combat television series BattleBots and color commentator for UFC Fight Night. He is currently signed to the Professional Fighters Le...

In this episode,  we talk about claustrophobia, whether or not you should wash your belt and why your ego is killing your ability to train. 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...

In this episode, I talk about cleaning mats, thoughts on live rolling and why sometime stripe hunting makes sense. Thanks for listening! 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...

Professor Alvarez is the first blind, Hispanic BJJ black belt.  His story is incredible and is sure to inspire. Follow him at @carlosalvarezbjj 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, newslet...

In this episode, I talk about getting punched in the face, No Gi for old guys, and a bunch of other fascinating topics! 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.my...

Professor Kenny Kim is a well-known BJJ Black Belt, author, content creator, and host of the BJJ reality series Mat Made.  In this in-depth conversation, Professor Kim covers everything from his struggles as a kid to his thoughts on teaching leg locks to white belts. Check him out at https://kennykimbjj.com/ And https://matmade.com/ Support My White Belt: Four Strip Friday is the new My White Belt...

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In this episode, I whine about having the flu, while I answer questions about being the smallest person in an academy, book recommendations and the power of Jiu-Jitsu seminars! The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life: https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Trackers-Guide-Life/dp/B08Y2VZ57V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10N7XAOPIQG4D&keywords=the+lion+trackers+guide+to+life&qid=1663885910&sprefix=the+lion+tracker...

Rorion Gracie is a Brazilian-born Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grand Master, a prominent member of the Gracie family, writer, publisher, producer, lecturer, and the co-founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the oldest son of Hélio Gracie and one of the few people in the world to hold a 9th degree red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is widely recognized as one of the men responsible for introduc...

Lloyd Cooper, aka The Yorkshire Gripper, is a BJJ Black belt, leg lock aficionado, world champion, and an all-around great chap. Follow him on Instagram @yorkshiregripper Have him change your leg game here: https://members.thegrappleclub.com/courses/lloyd-cooper-proper-leg-locks Follow us on Instagram @mywhitebelt Thanks for listening to My White Belt! Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https:/...