Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training, Mindset, Competition & Community
Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast for grapplers who want to improve their game on and off the mats. Whether you're a brand-new white belt, a seasoned competitor, or a lifelong student of BJJ, this show delivers practical insights, mindset strategies, and real conversations from the Jiu Jitsu community.
Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu explores:
- BJJ training tips and technical development
- Competition preparation and tournament strategy
- Injury recovery and longevity in Jiu Jitsu
- Belt progression and skill plateaus
- Gym culture, leadership, and academy growth
- Mental toughness, discipline, and motivation
- The lifestyle of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Each episode blends interviews with coaches, competitors, gym owners, and everyday grapplers, alongside solo deep dives on performance, identity, and personal growth through Jiu Jitsu.
If you're searching for a BJJ podcast that covers training, mindset, community, and the realities of the grind this is your spot.
This isn’t just about tapping people out.
It’s about building resilience, sharpening your thinking, and staying consistent when motivation fades.
Welcome to Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu.
Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu
Latest Episodes
Building An A Game That Still Grows: with Dr. Colin Smith
In this episode of Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu, I sit down with Dr. Colin Smith to discuss the balance between building a dependable jiu jitsu game and avoiding the trap of becoming too comfortable.Developing a clear style is important. Every ...
The Skill Of Being Coachable On A Frustrating Day
Some days on the mats, a simple correction lands like a punch to the ego. You’re tired, your timing is off, you keep getting stuck, and suddenly the exact feedback you need is the hardest thing to hear. I’m talking about that specific BJJ probl...
Why Technique Vanishes During Live Rounds In Jiu Jitsu
You know the feeling: a technique looks simple, you drill it clean, you can almost see yourself hitting it and then the round starts and it is gone. Not sloppy. Not close. Just inaccessible. I dig into why that happens in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu an...
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The Difference Between A Tough Room And A Toxic Room
A lot of jiu-jitsu athletes get told the same thing: if training feels harsh, scary, and out of control, that must mean the room is “serious.” I don’t buy that. A hard academy can be intense, honest, and exhausting while still being a safe plac...
The Transformational Power Of Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-jitsu has a funny way of starting as something simple and turning into something that changes how you see yourself. I sit down with purple belt competitor Ainslie Armstrong to unpack what that “transformational power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”...
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