On The Mat Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

Coach Mark and Katy are joined by David who shares his experiences as a father, Marine, and martial artist. The topic is the value of good training partners. Originally aired 5/16/22.

Coach Mark and Katy are joined by Brandon who shares his martial arts journey growing up in Albuquerque, NM. As well as how to deal with challenges and staying motivated. Originally aired 5/13/22.

Coach Mark and Katy are joined by Professor Spencer, Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Co-Owner of Zia Martial Arts. He shares his martial arts journey and his methods of training and keeping the body balanced. Several people also share stories about traumatic brain injury. Originally aired 5/11/22.

Katy and Jackie talk about their biggest female influences both famous and family. Dez and David also share their thoughts on people who have influenced their lives. Originally aired 5/09/22.

Coach Mark, Katy, and Jamie share their biggest influences. They are also joined by 6th Dan Judo Black Belt Oscar who is hosting the upcoming New Mexico Judo Games. Originally aired 5/26/22.

Coach Mark and Katy are joined by David, Professor Spencer, Aaron and others to discuss the side of Jiu Jitsu that is rarely mentioned to new practitioners. We cover injuries, hygiene, and much more. Originally aired 05/04/22.

Coach Mark and Katy are joined by Jamie to talk about the impact Jiu Jitsu has on kids, our responsibilities and influence as instructors. He also shares a border patrol ghost story. Originally aired 5/02/22.

Coach Mark and Katy talk about things white belts should and should not know, the importance of fundamentals, and answer listener questions. Originally aired 4/29/22.

Coach Mark & Katy are joined by Natasha Druggan an up and coming female competitor from Albuquerque, NM. She talks about the importance of getting compensation experience, finding high level opponents as a female competitor, and the importance of each events specific rule sets. Originally aired 4/27/22.

Coach Mark speaks with Gabriela Souza Co-Owner of Carlson Gracie Coyote BJJ in Albuquerque. She shares her experiences as a woman, wife, and mother. Also how Jiu-Jitsu helped her deal with domestic violence and PTSD. Originally aired 4/25/22.

Coach Mark is joined by Matthew Tyler Norwood who runs the NMBJJGRAPPLING social media page. We talk about visiting gyms around the state, the camaraderie shared by Jiu jitsu practitioners, and our hopes for the future of the sport in the state. Originally aired 4/22/22.

Coach Mark is joined by Leonard Ellison from Otero Combat Sports. They discuss the responsibilities of running a Jiu Jitsu School, coaching students in competition, as well as managing your own training for competitions. Originally aired 4/20/22.

Coach Mark sits down with Judo black belt Rob who shares his experience training judo as a kid, getting his black belt, and starting Jiu-Jitsu. He also addresses questions about size differences with training partners. Originally aired 04/18/22.

Coach Mark is joined by Jamie who shares his first experiences with Jiu-Jitsu as a Use of Force Instructor. Topics include the benefits of training for civilians and law enforcement. Originally aired 4/15/22.

Coach Mark outlines the purpose of the “On The Mat” series. Answers viewers Questions about being respectful in the gym and important moves to learn. Chad and Katy Petty join and weigh in on juvenile black belts and quality of instruction in martial arts. Originally aired on 4/14/22.

Coach Mark’s first Twitter space joined by female blue belts Katy and Jacqueline. In this episode Coach Mark talks Jiu Jitsu current events, and Katy shares how Jiu Jitsu has impacted her life. Coach Mark is Co-Owner of Zia Martial Arts in Las Cruces, NM. Originally aired 4/13/22