BJJ Mat Times
BJJ Mat Times…we talk about Jiu Jitsu!!! Check us out!
Episodes
65 episodes
63: Jiu Jitsu and Nutrition with Nicole Franqui
We talk about the science of dietetics in our latest episode, featuring Nicole Franqui, a passionate jiu-jitsu practitioner and a dedicated registered dietitian. We also discuss the intersection of social media and nutrition, the benefits of en...
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62: Resilience, Laughter and a Splash of Jiu Jitsu
This episode unfolds a tapestry of tenacity and technique, from the empowering insights of Penny Thomas' women's self-defense seminar to the varying styles of coaching. We take an inspiring ride, examining the nuance of color perception...
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61: Justin Hoeppner: Creative Paths Through Art and Jiu-Jitsu
Ever wonder about the intertwining paths of creative passion and martial discipline? From the mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the vulnerable showcase of a gallery wall, we traverse a diverse landscape of experiences, reflecting on the cama...
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60: The Gentle Art of Injuries with Carlos, Todd, and No Chill Chris
Ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdities of growing older while training Jiu-Jitsu? That's where we're at, a bunch of mat-side philosophers sharing how we balance laughter, lessons, and ligaments in our latest episode. We also d...
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59: Michael Jackula
From the wrestling mats to Jiu-Jitsu, our latest guest, Michael Jackula, shares how he came to train at North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Michael's wrestling background offers a glimpse into how his wrestler background has enhanced his jiu-jitsu performan...
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57: Danny Castro and Ed Lopez
Danny, Ed, and I got some great training in last weekend. We talked about how and when to use lasso guard and the benefits of using it to control the pace of a match. It was a good conversation about all things Jiu Jitsu! We hope you enjoy the ...
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54: Chris Payne
This week we sat down with Chris Payne. Chris is a blue belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us for about a year and a half. Chris competed at Jiu Jitsu World League in San Diego this past weekend, and we talked...
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53: Chance Snyder
Saturday was a special night! Chance Snyder took part in his first MMA fight and brought home the win! I am super excited we were able to get together and have this post fight conversation. We hope you enjoy it!
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52: On the Mats - Chris Drozd
In this On the Mats talk, Chris Drozd and I have a quick talk about leg locks and leg defense! We hope you enjoy the conversation!
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51: On the Mats - Jake Mapes
In this episode of On the Mats, Jake and I discuss competition and competition training. Thanks for listening!!!
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50: Todd Stedman
This week we talk with Todd Stedman. Todd is a purple belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us since roughly 2020. We cover the benefits of flow class, the feelings around transitioning from belt to belt, and the...
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49: Rebeka O'Keefe
This week we talk with Rebeka O’Keefe. Rebeka is a brown belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us since the gym first opened! Rebeka is a teacher specializing in German language instruction and can speak several ...
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48: Chris Roberts
This week we talk with one of my close friends, Chris Roberts. Chris is a retired Navy Chief and retired police officer. We have been buddies for over a decade and we decided to get together and talk about his twenty years in the Navy and some ...
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47: Julio Valdez
This week we talk with Julio Valdez. Julio is a white belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us for about two years. He is also a Marine Corps Veteran, Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, and high school wrestle...
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46: On the Mats - Jessie Stedman
This is a quick talk we call On the Mats, where we talk live after training and have a shortened discussion about jiu jitsu. This installment is with North Coast purple belt Jessie Stedman. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
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45: Zack Kovacs
This week we talk with Zack Kovacs. Zack is a white belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us for about a year. He is also an Army Infantry Veteran and wrestler. His experience in Army combatives and years of wres...
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