▶ #379 Why Polaris Squads is Such a Good Format Polaris 31 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Polaris squads on Polaris 31.We spend the first section of the show discussing why the team battle format has become as good and as widespread as it is. We t
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▶ #378 WNO 26 Diego Pato Vs Keith Krikorian Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Corey recap WNO 26 Diego Pato Vs Keith Krikorian for the lightweight title. We will cover Polaris next week.In the recap section of the show we break down the entire M
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▶ 417 - Can You Get Your BJJ Black Belt Without Affiliating with a Specific School?
Paul Kindzia describes himself as a homeschooled, it takes a village black belt and had a very unique route to getting his BJJ black belt. He was a ronin, training at different s
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▶ #377 WNO Pato Vs Krikorian Preview
This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the WNO 26 card headlined by a lightweight title fight between Keith Krikorian and Diego Pato Oliveira.We preview the rematch between Diego Pato Oliveira v
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▶ #376 Marcello Garcia First Match in 13 Years Breakdown
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the return of Marcelo Garcia after 13 years away from competition. We also recap the IBJJF 2025 European Championships that took place this weekend we re
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▶ 416 - How to Climb Everest, with Extreme Alpinist Jost Kobusch
Jost Kobusch is just back from Everest, where he is doing a multi-year project to climb the tallest mountain in the world... by himself... without oxygen... up the incredibly difficult West Ridge rout
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▶ #375 Marcello Garcia Match Preview and IBJJF 2025 Euros Preview
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview Marcelo Garcia's comeback in One Championship where he takes on Masakazu Iminari after nearly 14 years of not competing. We also discussed the rec
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▶ 415 - BJJ and Self Defense, with Tyson 'The Warrior Philosopher' Larone
Tyson Larone is a BJJ belt, a Muay Thai teacher, TEDx speaker, and a strongman competitor. In this episode he and I dive deep into exploring how BJJ can be used for self defense, including how context
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▶ #374 Dante Leon Vs Tommy Langaker ONE Championship Recap
This week on the show Maine and Corey recap Dante Leon vs Tommy Langaker at ONE Championship. We talk about this rematch with the first match coming in 2018, and how close the match was.We also talk a
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▶ #373 Top Pro BJJ Moments of 2024
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda talk about the best moments of 2024 including male grappler of the year, female grappler of the year, best match of the year, and best breakout athlete of the
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▶ 414 - Optimized BJJ Training for Non-Athletic Grapplers, with Jesse Walker
The standard BJJ approach of throwing newcomers to the wolves may work for young and talented athletes, but it's definitely not optimal for most older, non-athletic, or female grapplers (otherwise kno
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▶ #372 Fury Pro 12 Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Fury Pro Grappling 12, plus we discuss Rizin new Year's Eve event Decade.In the recap section of the show we break down the main card of Fury Pro Gr
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▶ #371 CJI 2 is a Team Event Everything We Know
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda discuss the Craig Jones invitational 2. That is now being billed as a eight team event with five grappler per team. We also discussed the recent One Championsh
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▶ #370 Gordon Ryan Talks About His Steroid Usage Plus IBJJF 2024 No-Gi Worlds Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the IBJJF 2024 No-Gi World, and talk about Gordon Ryan's landmark public discussion of his steroid usage during his championship runs. We also talk a
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▶ #369 Mikey Musumeci UFC FPI Debut Recap, Plus WNO 25 Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda Recap, WNO 25, Fight Pass Invitational 9, One Championship, ADXC, and BJJ Stars Cards.Kicking the show off we recap On the Fight Pass Invitational 9 card we re
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▶ #401 - Joe Spinell
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt and ER physician Joe Spinell joins the show to talk about the state of grappling, the differences and similarities between wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, and what the focus of
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▶ #400 - Resurrected
Tim comes back from the dead after being out with pneumonia for a few weeks. Tim recounts his Stockton trip, PGF Season 7, and more!
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▶ #368 Why You Should Watch BJJ this Weekend, WNO 25, FPI 9, BJJ Starts, ONE Preview
This week on the shell, Maine and Miranda Preview, every single card happening this weekend we preview the WNO 25, Fight Pass Invitational 9, One Championship, ADXC, and BJJ Stars Cards.Kicking the sh
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▶ #267 Mikey Exclusive UFC Deal and ADXC 7 Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap ADXC 7 Fight Night as well as talk about Mikey Musumeci exclusive, UFC Fight Pass Invitational deal and possible reality show tie in as a coach.In the ne
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▶ 413 - Strongman Training Secrets, with Kalle Beck
Kalle Beck has competed, coached and commentated in Strongman events and has helped thousands of people become much, much stronger. Here's how some of the lessons learned from Strongman apply to other
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▶ #366 The IBJJF Crown 2024 Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Josh recap the 2024 IBJJF Crown.In the news that section of the show, we discussed Mikey exclusive contract with UFC Fight Pass. In the recap section o
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▶ Eco-Adjacent Training and How to Do It Correctly, with Rob Biernacki
One of the biggest trends in BJJ right now is the so-called ecological approach. In episode 412 of The Strenuous Life Podcast I'm joined by renowned coach Rob Biernacki to discuss the do's and don't
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▶ #365 Who is Marcello Garcia's Opponent?
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap PGF Season 7 the Light Heavyweights, Midwest Finishers the Mens 155 bracket and Women's 125 Title. plus we preview the IBJJF Crown, Main Character BJ
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▶ #364 Polaris 30 & IBJJF No-Gi Pans 2024 Recap, PGF Season 7 Preview
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 30, the 2024 IBJJF No-Gi Pans, and preview PGF Season 7 draft.In the news section of the show. We discuss One Championship signing, Dante, Leon an
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▶ #263 Polaris 30 Preview
This week on the show Maine and Miranda Preview Polaris 30Recorded 10-28-2024
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▶ #262 Finishers Night of Champions 2 and AIGA US Qualifier Recaps
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Finishers Night of Champions 2 and AIGA US Qualifier Recaps.In the News section of the show we Mo Jassim stepping down as the ADCC World Champion Coordin
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▶ 411 - Smashing the Mental Barriers Holding Back Your Jiu-Jitsu
Erin Herle is a BJJ black belt under Cobrinha and is a certified Mental Performance Consultant. In her work she uses an evidence-based approach and has a master's degree in sport and performance psych
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▶ #400 - PGF Season 7 Draft
The boys get together to draft their PGF Season 7 Teams!
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▶ #361 Nicky Rod Vs Michael Pixley FPI 8 Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Corey recap Nick Rodriguez versus Michael Pixley that took place on the Fight Pass Invitational 8 as the main event. We also recap the rest of the card, and recap Pit
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▶ #399 - Travis Thomas
Travis Thomas joins the podcast to share his journey toward becoming the top professional grappler in the world. He discusses the challenges, mindset, and skills needed to reach the pinnacle of the sp
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▶ #397 - Riley Rogers (SALT Electrolytes)
Riley Rogers from SALT Electrolytes join the show to talk about how he got started in Jiu-Jitsu, the challenges of starting and growing a new company, and much more! Later the guys Bang the Boards on
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▶ #360 Nicky Rod Vs Michael Pixley FPI 8 Full Card Preview
This week on the show, Maine and Cory preview Nick Rodriguez versus Michael Pixley taking place on the Fight Pass Invitational 8 we also preview the rest of the card.In the Preview section of the show
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▶ #396 - Tim Freeman
The gang is BACK! This episode we're talking PGF Season 7 coaches, celebrity Jiu-Jitsu, camping, glamping, and a spirited segment of Ask a BlackBelch.
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▶ #359 Breaking Down the Greatest Grappling Match of All Time Kade Ruotolo vs Andrew Tackett
This week on the show Main and Zak talk about the most exciting grappling match of all time Kade Ruotolo versus Andrew Tackett that took place in the semifinals of the Craig Jones Invitational 2024 Ed
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▶ #343 EBI 10th Year Anniversary Recap Mikey Vs Sousa Recap One Championship
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the 10th anniversary show of EBI. We also recap the One Championship MMA debut of Kade Ruotolo, and discuss Mikey Musumeci versus Gabriel Souza. In the P
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▶ #358 Recap of the Huge Upsets at Ocean BJJ Pro
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Ocean BJJ Pro, and some of the huge upset that took place on the event. We also recap the main event of F2W 260.In the news section of the show, we talk
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▶ 410: How B Team Prepared for ADCC and CJI, with Chris Wojcik
Would you like a peek at what really goes on at one of the most successful grappling teams in the world as they get ready for ADCC and CJI, the Olympics of grappling? Today I'm joine
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▶ #395 - Jared Fekete
🔥 New Episode Alert! 🔥 Jared Fekete stops by to break down his big win over 2X Ultimate Fighter champ Jesse Taylor, the grind of turning pro in an amateur sport, and discovering your 'why.' Plus, thin
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▶ #394 - INSIDE BJJ CREW
WE BACK! Subversiv, PGF, and all the latest haps in the grappling word PLUS you regular band of idiots!
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▶ #357 Ocean BJJ Pro Preview Finishers Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the Finishers Zack Edwards, memorial show, preview Ocean BJJ Pro, and discuss everyone who popped for steroids at the most recent IBJJF events.In the new
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▶ #356 Why Mikey Musumeci Was Stripped of His One Championship Title & Polaris 29 Recap
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda discuss Mikey Musumeci being stripped of his One Championship Flyweight ttle, after a complicated series, events involving a weight cut a change of opponent, a
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▶ 409 - Denis Kang, From Underground Bareknuckle Fights to the Biggest MMA Stage in the World
Denis was one of the top MMA fighters in the world with wins over Minoru Suzuki, Murilo 'Ninja' Rua, Akihiro Gono and Marvin Eastman. In this interview he opens up about the mindset shift that took hi
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▶ #355 Kade Ruotolo vs Mikey Musumeci Preview Polaris 29 Preview
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview the one championship super fight matchup between Kade Ruotolo vs. Mikey Musumeci We also preview the main card for Polaris 29.In the One Championship p
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▶ #393 - The Return of BIG MF!
Put the kids to bed! Tell your wife to shut up! BIG MF IS BACK!
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▶ #354 ADCC and CJI 2024 Every Huge Non Finals Moment Recap
This week Maine and Miranda recap every big non finals moment from the world 8-26-2024
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▶ 408 - Ramsey Dewey on Effective Combat Sports and What Self Defense Experts Get Wrong
Ramsey Dewey is an MMA coach now based in Shanghai, China. I really enjoyed our conversation which included... How wearing headgear in sparring actually makes things WORSE for your brain His controver
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▶ #392 - Max Hanson
The Boys are BACK from Las Vegas with the INSIDE scoop. Craig Jones IN! ADCC OUT! Gordon makes COCKROACH callout! Max Hanson declares Jones FOUL for BANANA HAMMOCK incident and MOAR!!!
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▶ ADCC 2024 and CJI Full Event Recap
Special live show at ADCC 2024 and CJI in Las Vegas after the event.Recorded 7-18-2024
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▶ #352 Who Wins 1 Million? CJI Full Bracket Preview Picks and Discussion
This week on the show, Maine and Cory preview the entire CJI 1 Million Dollar Bracket. We previewed the over 80 kg bracket and the under 80 kg bracket including discussing the super fight between Ffio
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▶ #391 - Clay Haywood
The boys are BACK with Clay Hawood from Broken Anvil Jiu-Jitsu! Great grappling banter, jokes, and all the other idiotic ridiculous antics you expect from your all-time favorite Jiu-Jitsu show!
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▶ #351 Recap Mica Galvão vs Davi Ramos BJJ Stars 13, and ADXC 5
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap BJJ Stars 13 headlined by Mica Galvão vs Davi Ramos. We also recap ADXC 5, and One Championship Mayssa Bastos vs Danielle Kelly.In the news section of th
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▶ 407 - 3 Big Lessons Learned On During 19 Days of Isolation in the Arctic
I just did a 19-day solo canoe trip in the Canadian Arctic, and here are the 3 big lessons I learned! If you want to see hotos and a day-by-day description of the trip please go here:
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▶ #390 - Javier Vazquez
WE BACK!This episode features UFC, WEC, KOC veteran Javier Vazquez an accomplished black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros. Javier breaks down his unique perspective and approach to Jiu-Jitsu. We talk curre
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▶ #350 CJI Rules Explained
This week on the show, Maine and Josh explaining Craig Jones, invitational rules and some of the nuances regarding the sloped pit format. We also preview ADXC 5, and BJJ Stars Vikings, plus recap Pit
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▶ #389 - Dean Lister
The boys are back talking ADCC, CJI, Elon vs. Zuck and MORE with grappling LEGEND Dean Lister!
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▶ #388 - The Lineup
The guys are back with a new format for Inside BJJ talking all kinds of mess and everything in between!
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▶ Subversion Origin 2 and Finishers WNO Qualifier Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Subversion Origin 2, Finishers WNO Qualifier, and F2W 256 Recap.In the news section we dsicuss the ADCC changes of the week ahead of the worls championshi
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▶ #348 Craig Jones Invitational +80kg Division Breakdown
This week on the show Maine and Miranda break down the over 80 kg division at the Craig Jones invitational. Plus recap F2W 255, and Enigma the news section, we discussed some of the re
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The Raspberry Ape with BJJ black belt Daniel Strauss •
