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.

Author

Chris Paines

Category

Sports

Podcast website

chrispainesbjj.podbean.com

Latest episode

Mar 20, 2026

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Episodes

Episode Fifty - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 04/01/24 04.01.2024

We're back! Episode 50 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about the futility of New Year's Resolutions, the IBJJF, and the regret of the Christmas Special.  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 Forty-Nine - Reap the Weak Christmas Special - 28/12/23 28.12.2023

We're back! Episode 49 of Villaincast returns with a Reap the Weak Christmas Special, with Naqi and Chris trying to keep it together whilst talking about the year that has been and what the plan is for 2024. El Jefe and the Villain return 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 Forty-Eight - Raoul Audhoe -- 21/12/23 21.12.2023

BJJ Black Belt under Priit Mihkelson, over 20 years of Grappling experience, former operator of 10th Planet Amsterdam, and semi infamous for taking on many Black Belts and winning using only Turtle, Raoul Audhoe appears in this special episode of Villiancast.  Recorded in person at Raoul's gym, Tribe Grappling, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the two talk about Kung Fu MMA, that infamous video, and cre...

Episode Forty-Seven - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 14/12/23 14.12.2023

We're back! Episode 47 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are with a very full mail sack. Lots and lots of questions. Including acceptable amounts of torture, and what we'd see unbanned in competition. El Jefe and the Villain return 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 Disc...

Episode Forty-Six - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 07/12/23 07.12.2023

We're back! Episode 46 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about how Jiu-Jitsu is just cosplay, Professional Wrestling, and how to teach Ecologically to those who may not get it.  El Jefe and the Villain return 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 htt...

Episode Forty-Five - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 30/11/23 30.11.2023

We're back! Episode 45 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about becoming a strategist instead of a "Professor", and posture breaking before every technique.  El Jefe and the Villain return 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/rwYHJ...

Episode Forty-Four - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 23/11/23 23.11.2023

We're back! Episode 44 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about being a mat bas7ard and black belt privilege.  El Jefe and the Villain return 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 - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - figh...

Episode Forty-Three - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 16/11/23 16.11.2023

We're back! Episode 43 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and welcomes back Naqi after a couple weeks of absence, bringing him back up to speed with the show. El Jefe and the Villain return 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 - chrispainesbjj.co...

Episode Forty-Two - The Villain Reaps the Weak Again - 09/11/23 09.11.2023

We're back! Episode 42 of Villaincast and again, this week it's just Chris answering your questions, including traits of a toxic gym, and how to drill when injured.  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 - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fi...

Episode Forty-One - The Villain Reaps the Weak - 02/11/23 02.11.2023

We're back! Episode 41 of Villaincast and this week it's just Chris, answering your questions, such as how to not be an ass when visiting other gyms, and how to bash techniques into someone's head when they just aren't getting it. 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 http...

Episode Forty - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 26/10/23 26.10.2023

We're back! Episode 40 of Villaincast and this week we are talking about what you'd need to create a new BJJ team from the ground up, and the first drills that should accompany that training. We also talk about a new experiment for a lean submission system.  El Jefe and the Villain return with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, p...

Episode Thirty-Nine - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 19/10/23 19.10.2023

We're back! Thank you so much for your questions again. We love hearing what you folks would like to know. This week we're diving in to how the "Priit Sh1t" relates to becoming offensive, standing on your own head, and how to Fu*k with someone's breathing (you guys are sick).  El Jefe and the Villain return with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just joi...

Episode Thirty-Eight - State of the Union with Chris Paines - 12/10/23 12.10.2023

With possibly the huskiest voice on the Podcast yet, this week I talk about where we are at, how far we have come, and where we are going. Welcome to the State of the Union.   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/Vilaobjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp

Episode Thirty-Seven - Seymour ”Meerkatsu” Yang - 05/10/23 05.10.2023

Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, world renowned artist, and one of the original BJJ Bloggers, Seymour "Meerkatsu" Yang joins the Villaincast to talk about his 20 years of experience in the British Jiu-Jitsu scene.  Instagram - /meerkatsu YouTube Channel -https://youtube.com/@MeerkatsusBJJVideos   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com...

Episode Thirty-Six - Joshua Janis - 28/09/23 28.09.2023

Communication coach, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Globetrotters regular, and good friend, Milwaukee's Joshua Janis talks about anxiety and confidence in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, how it translates into your every day life, and most importantly, how to be kinder to yourself.  A genuine hero appears.  Instagram - /joshuaj_bjj       Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/...

Episode Thirty-Five - Priit Mihkelson - 24/09/23 24.09.2023

It's been 3 years since he last graced the Villaincast, but now Estonia's Priit Mihkelson has returned, and he's here to set the record straight on Defensive BJJ. Instagram - /priit_mihkelson     Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/Vilaobjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp

Episode Thirty-Four - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 21/09/23 21.09.2023

We're back! Thank you so much for your questions again. We love hearing what you folks would like to know. This week we're looking into effective pinning, implementing eco when you're alone, and what our idea of a good seminar is.  El Jefe and the Villain return 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 Cha...

Episode Thirty-Three - Charles Harriott - 14/09/23 14.09.2023

Florida's Charles Harriott is a Globetrotter in every sense of the word. Usually found travelling the world teaching his own personal mix of conceptual and technical Jiu-Jitsu, this podcast finally ties Charles down long enough to hear his thoughts on the sport that his given him so much.  Instagram - /charlesharriott     Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c...

Episode Thirty-Two - Lachlan Giles - 07/09/23 07.09.2023

Australia's Lachlan Giles is a world renowned coach and competitor, made infamous by his 2019 ADCC run where he became the peoples champ.  In this podcast, Lachlan and Chris talk about his coaching evolution, competition mentality, and his fitness regime for competition preparation. Instagram - /lachlan_giles   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPaine...

Episode Thirty-One - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 31/08/23 31.08.2023

We're back! We enjoyed taking your questions so much last week, we decided to take even more this week! In this episode we talk about the importance of critical thinking, and finding efficiency throughout the belts.  El Jefe and the Villain return 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:/...

Episode Thirty - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 24/08/23 24.08.2023

We're back! This week we opened up to questions across not only Discord but Instagram too! Thank you for all the responses, and in this week's episode we talk about making a beginner Jiu-Jitsu documentary, all the way to Turkish oil wrestling.  El Jefe and the Villain return with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit th...

Episode Twenty-Nine - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 17/08/23 17.08.2023

We're back! Thank you to our Discord members for submitting topics for this week's episode. This week, it's the turn of balance and discipline, and becoming a dictator of a socialist republic. El Jefe and the Villain return 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 ...

Episode Twenty-Eight - Steve Hordinski - 10/08/23 10.08.2023

Steve Hordinski, of Denver CO, can be considered one of the earliest adopters of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States. Starting in the mid 90s, Steve recounts the early days of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, the Hawaiian explosion, living in the home of UFC1, and running his own gym, the Katharo Training Centre.    Instagram - /hordinski_jiujitsu   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtu...

Episode Twenty-Seven - Josh McKinney - 03/08/23 03.08.2023

BJJ Black Belt, head coach of Headnod Jiu-Jitsu Granite City Illinois, podcaster at I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show, elite level competitor, and good friend of the show, Josh McKinney joins us again for his thoughts on competition Jiu-Jitsu and creating your own high level environment. Instagram - /thejoshmckinney Linktree - thejoshmckinney   Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube -...

Episode Twenty-Six - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 27/07/23 27.07.2023

We're back! Thank you to our Discord members for submitting topics for this week's episode. This week, it's the turn of guard passing, and how there is one to rule them all. El Jefe and the Villain return 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 - chrispaine...

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