Twinjitsu

What does it actually take to build a complete Jiu-Jitsu game? This week we're joined by Evan again to talk about preparing for Masters Worlds, building a game plan from half guard, weight cuts that actually work, training smarter instead of harder, and why so many people disappear after blue belt. We also talk Technique Is King, our upcoming apparel launch, cross training, competitions, and—becau...

New Twinjitsu episode is LIVE. Black belt. Cardiologist. Former residency dropout. Deep half addict. This one gets funny, dark, inspiring, and completely unhinged. We talk: burnout failure medicine jiu-jitsu Arkansas garage gyms heart surgery and rectal exams apparently Probably one of our favorite conversations yet.

In this episode of the TwinJitsu Podcast, Justin and Chris talk about one of the most common struggles in Jiu-Jitsu — the Blue Belt Blues . If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you're getting worse instead of better… you’re not alone. We break down: Why Blue Belt feels like the hardest belt What causes plateaus in Jiu-Jitsu How burnout sneaks up on you Why taking breaks can actually help...

Twinjitsu Podcast — Episode 11 This episode starts off completely unhinged… and somehow turns into one of our most useful jiu-jitsu discussions yet. We talk about the plan to run 36 miles before turning 36 , why ultra marathons break you emotionally, and how running can reconnect you to your past. Then we shift into one of the most important topics in jiu-jitsu: How to actually develop your game....

Episode 10 of the TwinJitsu Podcast is here. This episode kicks off with a recap of a wild competition weekend — from IBJJF Pans to one of the most frustrating tournament experiences we’ve had in years. We talk about: Why we’re officially done competing at certain tournaments What makes a competition safe (and what doesn’t) Our plan to start running in-house tournaments The growing steroid problem...

Justin Claphan’s Jiu-Jitsu Journey — Music, Coaching, Lightning Strike Survival & Writing a Memoir Justin shares his incredible journey from starting Jiu-Jitsu in 2014 to coaching kids, overcoming injuries, surviving being struck by lightning, and writing his first memoir. We also dive into the connection between music and Jiu-Jitsu, the realities of coaching, and why having fun on the mats ma...

Justin and Chris are back for another episode of TwinJitsu — the podcast where two identical twins who happen to be Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts talk about training, running gyms, and whatever nonsense comes to mind. In this episode we cover everything from our food & fitness challenge , to whether golf counts as a workout , to some controversial hot takes about Jiu-Jitsu culture . We also...

In Episode 7 of the TwinJitsu , Justin and Chris kick things off with a highly requested cold open that immediately derails into freestyle rap arguments, listener comments, and being publicly called “sissies.” That comment sparks a deeper conversation about discipline, habits, and why they’ve both let fitness and routines slide while juggling business, jiu-jitsu, and life. The twins break down the...

Two twins. One guest. And way too many hot takes. In Episode 6 of the TwinJitsu Podcast , Justin and Chris sit down with Kevin Johnson — brown belt, gym owner, and self-proclaimed “Brad Pitt of Jiu-Jitsu” — to talk about what it’s really like to open a school, build a brand, and eventually break away to do your own thing. Kevin shares the full story of starting a gym while still a purple belt, the...

Welcome back to Twin Jitsu — the #1 jiu-jitsu podcast where we barely talk about jiu-jitsu… except this week we actually do. This episode is for anyone who’s ever taught a class, assisted a kids program, or wondered: Can a blue belt teach? Why do some world-class competitors struggle to explain what they do? How do you keep a room engaged when you’re teaching back-to-back-to-back? Why “less is mor...

TwinJitsu Episode 4: Bad Kids, Big Hearts ft. David Spielberg In this episode, we sit down with David Spielberg to talk about starting jiu-jitsu overweight , navigating the first year on the mats , and how training became a catalyst for real change. We get into: 🥋 Beginning BJJ out of shape and pushing through the hardest year 📉 Weight loss, consistency, and learning to trust the process 🔥 Bein...

Injuries -what injuries are we currently dealing with -what injuries have we had -What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever been injured on the mats ? -how can you prevent injuries in jiu jitsu -what would you have done differently with previous injuries -What does being injured do to your confidence/mental health? -how can you game improve while being injured Coaches Corner Questions: How should student...

Twinjitsu Episode 2: “Body Canvas” ft. Evan Muncey In this episode we sit down with artist, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and all-around creative human Evan Muncey . We dive into his art journey, how creativity overlaps with martial arts, and what it’s like now working inside the jiu-jitsu world while still trying to grow as an artist. We talk about: 🎨 Evan’s path as an artist 🥋 How art and jiu-jitsu...

🔥 Episode Overview In the first episode of Twinjitsu , we set the tone for the podcast—why it exists, what we believe, where it was and where it’s headed. This is our manifesto. 🥋 Podcast Goals Why we started Twinjitsu What we want this podcast to become ⏳ Then vs Now (6–7 Year Recap) Where we were when we first launched the podcast How our mindset, careers, and Jiu-Jitsu have evolved Lessons l...