That Jiu Jitsu Podcast

I love leg locks and I love mma. I just wish my two loves were combined more often. Are mma fighters bad at leg locks? Why don't we see more finishes by heel hook or knee bar? You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @Justin...

There have been some news stories recently about transgender athletes and combat sports. Should transgender women fight in the women's division? How will the new Olympic rules affect mma and jiu jitsu? Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more ab...

Take advantage of our Black Friday deal through the end of November by visiting us on Patreon to get a FREE shirt AND personalized shoutout next episode! You CAN make money in jiu jitsu.... .....It's just not that easy to do. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our Yo...

UFC Vegas 43 was a very boring card. What makes a fight card boring? Are we getting too much of a good thing? You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Support the show

To get a FREE t-shirt AND tons of bonus content for only $3 a month check out our Patreon ! If you feel like you've hit a training plateau in your jiu jitsu life you're not alone and it happens to everyone. How do these plateaus happen? How can we avoid them? What can we do if we've stalled out? I've got some answers for you. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out t...

This episode is a little different in that we're giving out advice and helping a friend of the show make some decisions about their jiu jitsu career. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirt...

Consider supporting the show on Patreon to get access to the bonus Q&A Episode coming later this week for supporters only. Plus ad-free episodes, contests, bonus content, and more. Kamaru Usman is the current pound-for-pound king. Is he also the greatest fighter of all time? You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our...

Jiu Jitsu tournaments are the best. There's nothing better than that feeling of getting your hand raised when you win a match. But there are some self-sabotaging things you can do that will make winning much harder. Here is a list of 11 things to NEVER do at a tournament. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can wat...

UFC 267 was a great event with some amazing fights. Let's look at some of the highlights. You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Support the show

This week was "WNO: The Return of Gordon Ryan" and there were some great matches. Let's look at the highlights and discuss whether or not Gordon Ryan vs Phil Rowe was really even a match.   You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow...

Haisam Rida joins the show to discuss moving from Ghana to Tokyo to Detroit, his submission win over Orlando Sanchez, money fights, his callout of Keenan Cornelius, and much more. If you're not following him already you can follow Haisam on Instagram and Facebook Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the vi...

There are some unwritten rules to jiu jitsu and every bjj school treats them differently. Here's a comprehensive guide to all things jiu jitsu etiquette. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for s...

Another very busy weekend featured Nogi Worlds, Mackenzie Dern vs Marina Rodriguez, Craig Jones' return to Polaris, Mason Fowler's continued dominance at Submission Underground and quite possibly the greatest heavyweight title fight in boxing history. Is boxing still the premier combat sport? Will mma ever take its place at the head of the combat sports table? Could jiu jitsu be as mains...

I know A LOT of people who train jiu jitsu. I know VERY FEW people who train their cardio the right way. What are the most common mistakes and how can you avoid them? I'm here to help. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on o...

Cutting weight is the absolute worst part of combat sports. Can we ever get rid of huge weight cuts? How would we do that? Also, should Kevin Holland vs Kyle Daukus have been a No Contest? Visit Manscaped.com and use code LESKO20 to get 20% of the Perfect Pack Grooming Kit You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop f...

Jiu Jitsu's least favorite troll is in some hot water, but it didn't have to be this way. There was a time where Dillon Danis was a successful competitor and not a keyboard warrior. He's definitely a disappointment. There are some other things that can be disappointing in jiu jitsu. Let's look at a few of them. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website -...

We have a big announcement about the show! Plus: It's not easy keeping track of how long your fights are, apparently. Also Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann almost had a fight after their fight and ADCC trials produced some fun matches. You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at...

Influencer boxing and circus fights have taken over the combat sports world. Is this the future? Will we see this in MMA? What would circus fights look like in the bjj world? Justin has some thoughts. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about th...

What makes jiu jitsu such a hard sport? Why do so many people quit? We may have some answers. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow...

"Smile'N" Sam Alvey joins the show to discuss his fighting career, his time on the Ultimate Fighter, his upcoming fight with Wellington Turman, and a potential challenge match against Justin. Follow Sam directly: @SmileNSam Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode o...

We originally released this episode as a  bonus episode on our Patreon page . But with the current news in jiu jitsu about sexual predators and our goal of ousting them from the sport it seemed appropriate that we release this episode on this free feed for everyone to hear. Lloyd Irivin is perhaps most famous for his alleged rape of a minor in 1989 and his odd "defense" of that incident....

Thanks to ADCC boss Mo Jassim, the biggest story in jiu jitsu right now is the alleged sexual assaults and cover-ups at Fight Sports. How much did Cyborg Abreu and Vagner Rocha know and how far did they go to cover it up? Let's look at all the evidence out there right now. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can wa...

Everyone makes mistakes, even us (shocking I know). And if you train long enough there are some mistakes you're bound to make. Well we're here to help you learn from the errors of our ways and avoid some common pitfalls. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our Yo...

Every time the Olympics are on we wonder why there's no jiu jitsu. Should bjj be in the Olympics? Why isn't it? Will it ever be? We've got all of those answers plus a sure-fire fix to improve the Olympics immediately. *We had a small issue with the sound quality due to Mike being away, won't be an issue in the future. Thanks for understanding and listening anyway. Give Epic Rol...

Puller or passer? Street or sport? Gi or No GI? Jiu Jitsu has its fair share of debates. Fortunately your favorite show is here to tell you what's right. Give Epic Roll a follow on Instagram and check out their Website - use code “Podcast15” for 15% off your order You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for s...