Chris Paines

Villaincast - For BJJ Antiheroes

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From the BJJ Villain, Chris Paines, is Villaincast. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt from England, Chris is a coach, competitor, and globetrotting instructor. Now, in this Podcast, Chris and his Guests talk not only about the concepts that drive Jiu-Jitsu, but also the stories that make Jiu-Jitsu.

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Chris Paines

Episodes

Manosphere - #99ish - Reap the Weak - 20/03/26 20.03.2026 1:00:19

We're back! Episode 99ish of Villaincast, just because we aren't ready for Episode 100, and we leap onto the nearest bandwagon, the manosphere. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - intheorybjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram -...

Black Belt Doesn't Mean Coach - #99 - Reap the Weak - 20/03/26 20.03.2026 47:30

We're back! Episode 99 of Villaincast, and we discuss recent news regarding certain gyms, and that being a black belt doesn't mean you're a coach. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - intheorybjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagra...

Crossing That Line - #98 - Reap the Weak - 21/01/26 21.01.2026 42:58

We're back! Episode 98 of Villaincast, and I have no idea where this episode went, but we started answering questions again, so who the hell knows. Does anyone even read this description anyway? If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - intheorybjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com...

2026 - #97 - Reap the Weak - 01/01/26 01.01.2026 42:22

We're back! Episode 97 of Villaincast, and a Happy New Year to everyone. We are truly back baby (until the next time). We catch up on what's happened, and talk about where we're about to go. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - intheorybjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com You...

Informed Consent - #96 - Reap the Weak - 16/06/25 16.06.2025 53:11

We're back! Episode 96 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing consent and safety in Jiu-Jitsu, you know, just to put everyone to sleep. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagr...

Making Enemies - #95 - Reap the Weak - 21/04/25 22.04.2025 40:12

We're back! Episode 95 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing the worrying rise of hate speech, making enemies on reddit, and the state of athletes in the USA. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/...

Stinky People - #94 - Reap the Weak 19.03.2025 53:47

We're back! Episode 94 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing crushing your own junk on purpose, stinky grapplers, and a mea culpa on guard. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ...

Brand New Year, Brand New Reap - #93 - Reap the Weak - 06/03/25 06.03.2025 1:04:21

We're back! Episode 93 of Villaincast, and we have finally returned from our short hiatus. This week we are catching up on our mailbag, discussing where defence disappeared to, plagiarism, and defiling the Vatican. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com G...

Happy New Year! - #92 - Reap the Weak - 08/01/25 08.01.2025 53:33

We're back! Episode 92 of Villaincast, and this week we are back answering your questions, including ignoring the guard pass, flow rolling, and why we think the conversation is wrong on eco. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.co...

So What Happened in December? - #91 - Reap the Weak - 06/01/25 06.01.2025 35:51

We're back! Episode 91 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss what happened in December, where we ended up, and training over Christmas. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram -...

On the Road - #90 - Reap the Weak - 27/11/24 29.11.2024 36:43

We're back! Episode 90 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss how far magic gets you in Jiu-jitsu, and developing the skill of watching competitions. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisP...

Functional Lifting - #89 - Reap the Weak - 13/11/24 14.11.2024 32:25

We're back! Episode 89 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss people leaving Jiu-Jitsu, functional lifting, and travelling the world with BJJ. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJ...

Priit Mihkelson x Rob Biernacki x Chris Paines - #88 - 30/10/24 30.10.2024 1:42:35

We're back! Episode 88 of Villaincast, and this is a very special episode of when Rob Biernacki of BJJ Concepts, the lord of Defensive BJJ Priit Mihkelson, and yours truly, all ended up in a room together. For the video version please visit the Chris Paines BJJ YouTube Channel. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Cha...

The Case for Objectivity- #87 - State of The Union - 28/10/24 29.10.2024 22:22

We're back! Episode 87 of Villaincast, and this week it's just myself, answering your questions, and talking about my perspective on what one of the biggest hurdles to progress is in Jiu-jitsu, objectivity. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym...

Purple Belt Blues - #86 - Reap the Weak - 21/10/24 23.10.2024 32:23

We're back! Episode 86 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss how to track your progress, plateus, and the Purple Belt blues. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - in...

Mongolian Belt Wrestling - #85 - Reap the Weak - 14/10/24 14.10.2024 37:46

We're back! Episode 85 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss the an arm bar secret weapon, crisis of confidence, and becoming a Mongolian wrestling champ. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/...

Who Made You King? - #84 - Reap the Weak - 07/10/24 07.10.2024 48:44

We're back! Episode 84 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss the IBJJF, a certain ridiculous $36 bit of plastic, and the arguement against submissions. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/Chr...

Just Bleed! - #83 - Reap the Weak - 22/09/24 23.09.2024 1:02:10

We're back! Episode 83 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss what it now means to be a serious sport, and who is responsible for the culture of a gym. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/Chris...

Eat The Rich - #82 - Reap the Weak - 15/09/24 16.09.2024 42:50

We're back! Episode 82 of Villaincast, and normality has resumed.... This week we discuss what makes a great competitor, and it's a depressing one. We also talk about anxiety and what coaches can do to make the environment friendlier. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp ...

The Forbidden Episode - #81 - Reap the Weak - 06/09/24 12.09.2024 34:05

We're back! Episode 81 of Villaincast, the forbidden episode. We tried to do this episode again and released it as 81.5, but unfortunately that one went out of sync. So, much to my despair, here you go. The one we didn't want to release. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp ...

Adey Cee Cee? Never Heard of Her - #80 - Reap the Weak - 22/08/24 24.08.2024 53:55

We're back! Episode 80 of Villaincast and this week we are answering all of your questions, which were pretty much just about CJI. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagra...

Everyone Else is Wrong - #79 - Reap the Weak - 15/08/24 17.08.2024 46:31

We're back! Episode 79 of Villaincast and this week we are answering whether we are an echo chamber on Villiancast. Spoilers! Yes. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagra...

Kneeling on the Heads of Small Folk - #78 - Reap the Weak - 01/08/24 03.08.2024 44:56

We're back! Episode 78 of Villaincast and this week we are entering our final form as Agony Aunts, firstly by telling higher belts to f*** off. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagra...

A Very Forced Cliffhanger - #77 - Reap the Weak - 25/07/24 26.07.2024 31:21

We're back! Episode 77 of Villaincast and this week we are finding out what came next after last week's utterly terrible cliffhanger. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - insta...

Health and Safety - #76 - Reap the Weak - 18/07/24 18.07.2024 37:31

We're back! Episode 76 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing filling out health and safety forms for violence, Danaherisms, and growing a conscience. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPa...