Chris Paines

Villaincast - For BJJ Antiheroes

Sports EN ↓ 100 episodes

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.

Author

Chris Paines

Category

Sports

Podcast website

chrispainesbjj.podbean.com

Latest episode

Mar 20, 2026

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Episodes

The subtle art of throwing a Viking - #75 - Reap the Weak - 11/07/24 13.07.2024

We're back! Episode 75 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing giving eco to traditional martial artists, anti wrestling, and how to throw a Viking.  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/ChrisPaine...

How many 12 year olds can we fight in a hallway? - #74 - Reap the Weak - 04/07/24 05.07.2024

We're back! Episode 74 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing the benefits of beating up 12 year olds in hallways, takedown advice, and the future of Gi.  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/Chri...

Did we cause the downfall of GB? - #73 - Reap the Weak - 27/06/24 28.06.2024

We're back! Episode 73 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing "Did we bring down Gracie Barra?", along with how to avoid strangling children, and avoiding panicking in competition. 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 Yo...

And Return of the Chief - #72 - 20/06/24 21.06.2024

He's back! Episode 72 of Villaincast and it's the Return of the Chief, with Naqi back to the show, joining Chris answering your questions from Instagram, including our thoughts on the new 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.c...

Return of the Reap - #71 - 13/06/24 14.06.2024

We're back! Episode 71 of Villaincast and it's the Return of the Reap, with Chris talking about being a Globetrotting BJJ coach and the main frustration of people he meets on the road.  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 Youtu...

Giving Horses the Snip - #70 - Reap the Weak 23/05/24 23.05.2024

We're back! Episode 70 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing what happens when you give male horses the snip too late, Jiujitsu as you get older, and becoming a craftsman.  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....

Sprinting Away From Your Problems - #69 - Reap the Weak 16/05/24 16.05.2024

We're back! Episode 69 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing fighting giants, starting a gym, and being a mat douche. 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/...

Consensual Choking with Old Women - #68 - Reap the Weak 09/05/24 09.05.2024

We're back! Episode 68 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing choking old women, ecological burnout, and how you might one day end up as a lampshade.  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 - fightingfitst...

Episode Sixty-Seven - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 02/05/24 02.05.2024

We're back! Episode 67 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are showing why you shouldn't fly with scissors.  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...

Episode Sixty-Six - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 25/04/24 25.04.2024

We're back! Episode 66 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are feeling fiery, and we talk about stuff we can't write about here. Prepare yourself.  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...

Episode Sixty-Five - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 18/04/24 19.04.2024

We're back! Episode 65 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss ecological dynamics and blue 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 Instagr...

Episode Sixty-Four - The Villain Reaps the Weak - 11/04/24 11.04.2024

We're back! Episode 64 of Villaincast, this week it's just Chris answering your questions with Naqi celebrating Eid. This week, it's the turn of looking after your neck, conditioning, and the role of the mat enforcer.  The Villain returns with Reap the Week. 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....

Episode Sixty-Three - Joshua Janis - 04/04/24 04.04.2024

Coming in for a second visit to the podcast, communication coach and BJJ Black Belt Joshua Janis talks about gym culture and being Painless, Precise and Playful.  A genuine hero returns. Instagram - /joshuaj_bjj   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp

Episode Sixty-Two - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 28/03/24 28.03.2024

We're back! Episode 62 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss the signs and symptoms of McDojo and other controversies in Jiu-jitsu.  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 - youtub...

Episode Sixty-One - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 21/03/24 21.03.2024

We're back! Episode 61 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss their recent travels.  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 - instagram.com/...

Episode Sixty - The Villain Reaps the Weak - 14/03/24 15.03.2024

We're back! Episode 60 of Villaincast, this week it's just Chris answering your questions after a long US tour. This week, it's the turn of ignoring guard as a beginner, and short people takedowns.  The Villain returns with Reap the Week. 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    Hom...

Episode Fifty-Nine - On The Road with Steve and Charles - 07/03/24 07.03.2024

Recorded on the road at Katharo BJJ in Denver CO, home of Steve Hordinski, and also featuring Charles Harriott, we talk about the pitfalls of teaching, old school combat, and a demonstration of Inside Bladed Guard (check out the YouTube Video).   Instagram - /hordinski_jiujitsu Instagram - /charlesharriott Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ...

Episode Fifty-Eight - Helen Harper - 29/02/24 29.02.2024

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, former MMA fighter, and alumni of both Bellator and the Ultimate Fighter, Helen "Hellraiser" Harper finally sits down and chats with Chris about training in Thailand, self belief, being on reality TV, and what happens when you finally hang up the gloves.    Instagram - /hhhellraiser Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPa...

Episode Fifty-Seven - PJ Lucey - 22/02/24 22.02.2024

Irish born BJJ black belt PJ Lucey sits down for a face to face podcast with Chris, talking about early Irish BJJ, joining onto BJJ Globetrotters, and training under respected MMA coach Jon Kavanagh.    Instagram - /coachpjlucey   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp

Episode Fifty-Six - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 15/02/24 15.02.2024

We're back! Episode 56 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss if we need belts, work benches, and ask for people to send in Jiu-Jitsu chat up lines.  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...

Episode Fifty-Five - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 08/02/24 08.02.2024

We're back! Episode 55 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris have one of the busiest letter bags they've ever received. Get ready for this one.  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 - yo...

Episode Fifty-Four - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 01/02/24 01.02.2024

We're back! Episode 54 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about how it feels to not want to train anymore, along side how to beat a villain.  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...

Episode Fifty-Three - The Villain Reaps the Weak - 25/01/24 25.01.2024

We're back! Episode 53 of Villaincast, this week it's just Chris answering your questions, including passing flexible guards, lapel nonsense, and what does it mean to defend everything.  The Villain returns with Reap the Week. 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 - chrispai...

Episode Fifty-Two - Robbie Scott - 18/01/24 18.01.2024

British born MMA fighter Robbie Scott, alumni of both Chris and Wolfslair, talks about the MMA culture of Kuwait, his current home, the rise of combat sports in the Middle East, and the Khabib Effect.    Instagram - /robbiescottmma   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp  

Episode Fifty-One - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 11/01/24 11.01.2024

We're back! Episode 51 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about teaching leg locks to beginners, no gi sweeps, and Stephen Hawking.  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 - youtub...

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