Pete McHugh

The Splendid Torch | a McHugh BJJ Podcast

Join McHugh BJJ staff and students as they take a deep dive into the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle.

Author

Pete McHugh

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 115: The Story of Russ 19.06.2026

Professor Russ drops in from McHugh BJJ Cherry Hill to talk about his journey through the martial arts. He and professor Pete share some success stories, highlight students, and talk about coach Kennys recent trip to AOJ.

Episode 114: Green Flags 22.05.2026

Professors Pete, Peachy, and James sit down and talk about green flags to look for in a jiu jitsu school.

Solo Episode 07.05.2026

Professor Pete testing out our new podcast set up by asnwering some viewer questions. Let us know how the sound is!

Episode 113: the Boys are Back 01.05.2026

After a long hiatus, the McHugh BJJ Podcast is back with professors Pete, Tony, and James. They give a "state of the union" for the different locations, what's been happening in recent months, a deep dive into what makes McHugh BJJ culture so strong, and more.

Ep 112: Roadtrip to the EFC Summit 06.10.2025

On the drive down to Virginia for the annual EFC Summit, Professor Pete and Tony talk about the state of the academy, what's on the horizon, answer questions, and more.

Episode 111: The Best Summer Ever 18.07.2025

The guys sit down to talk about the recent kids' tournament, summer vibes at the academy, NAGA, listener questions, and more.

Episode 110: Do You Even Eco, Bro? 20.06.2025

We've got a full house for this one, as professor Pete sits down with professor Aladdin, coach Russ, and coach James to discuss ecological training, Russ' growing tribe, and more.

Ep 109: Leading by Example 30.05.2025

The guys sit down and talk about how Jiu Jitsu has impacted their families, setting an example for kids, the meaning of black belt, and more.

Episode 108: A Foot on Either Shore 04.04.2025

The guys sit down to talk about our adherence to Jiu Jitsu for self-defense, balance in training, the influence of the group, and more.

Episode 107: Powerful & Transformative 28.02.2025

We say it all the time: Jiu Jitsu seems like magic. The guys sit down and discuss what it is that makes Jiu Jitsu so transformative, whether it's through the in-house tournament or every day training. They also answer a lot of great viewer questions!

Ep 106: A Plan Comes Together 10.01.2025

Coach James joins professor Pete to talk about the growth of our Collingswood location, striving to set and meet higher standards, the beauty in simple Jiu Jitsu, and more.

Ep 105: Dammit Russ, you opened an academy! 13.12.2024

Professor Pete sits down with Coach Russ to talk about McHugh BJJ Cherry Hill, surprising aspects of opening an academy, growth as an instructor, and more.

Ep 104: Expanding Capacity 06.12.2024

Professor Pete, Tony, and coach James sit down and talk about taking advantage of the resources available to you, expanding your capacity, surprising aspects that came with our expansion, and more.

Ep 103: Snap, Crackle, & Pop 25.11.2024

Professor Pete, Peachy, and Aladdin sit down to talk about professor Pete's recent injury and subsequent surgery, the evolution of our training methodology, and more.

Episode 102: Amplify Your Impact 18.10.2024

Professor Pete sits down with coach James and coach John to talk about the EFC Summit, our impact on the martial arts community, the lessons from our Collingswood school, and more.

Episode 101: Geography with Prof. Peachy 04.10.2024

Professors Pete, Tony, and Peachy sit down to talk about our recent experience at HarvestFest, Belt Promotions, upcoming events, and more. We even get a riveting geography lesson from Peachy on the vastness of Martlon's borders.

Episode 100: the C Note 06.09.2024

For our 100th episode, professor Pete, Tony, Peachy and coach Russ sit down and talk Jiu Jitsu, answer viewer questions, and more.

Episode 99: Back to Basics 30.08.2024

After a summer hiatus, the Splendid Torch is BACK! The guys sit down and answer listener questions, talk ADCC and CJI, and more.

Episode 98: Dawn Patrol 14.06.2024

The OG Splendid Torch duo is back! The guys sit down and talk 0600, the instructor team, and answer audience questions.

Episode 97: Alive and Well 31.05.2024

Coach James and Professor Tony are on the podcast to talk about the state of both academies, students who leave, what's next for McHugh BJJ, and more.

Episode 96: Not Not a Comp School? 24.05.2024

Professor Peachy and Coach RC join the podcast to talk about new talent coming up through the ranks, compeititon, culture, and more.

Episode 95: The Spiritual Savage 17.05.2024

The spiritual savage himself, Justin Reilley, comes on to talk about the commonalities between yoga and Jiu Jitsu, developing self-awareness, fighting at 7-11, and more.

Episode 94: 10 Years of McHugh BJJ 10.05.2024

The guys sit down to talk about the academy's reputation in the community, the responsibilities of being public facing, the constant pursuit of improvement, and more.

Episode 93: the Influence Continuum 04.04.2024

Coaches Kenny and RC join the podcast to debate who's the safest roll in the academy, the reason we want to see Kenny compete, Irish Jiu Jitsu, and more.

Episode 92: Playing the Fool 22.03.2024

Russ joins the podcast to talk about ADCC, the growth of Jiu Jitsu, the path (and pain) of going from white to blue belt, and more.

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