Podcasts, who isn't listening to them these days? Getting trivial tasks done, long car rides, or while running. You'll pass your time with a good podcast!
We will give you our random top 10. Let us know in the comments what your favorite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Grappling podcasts are.
BJJ Fanatics Podcast
The largest and most trusted online BJJ instructional platform worldwide. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, supplementary training videos for Kettlebell, nutrition, and Crossfit. Everything is available there, including a podcast! They sometimes do this on the mat and sometimes in the studio. You mainly gain a lot of insight into the mindset of BJJ, Judo, and Grappling champions!
Episode 1: John Danaher and history of the triangle choke
Episode 5 John Danaher and Travis Stevens history of Juji Gatame
Episode 21: Andre Galvao The most important thing to know to get good at Brazilian Jiujitsu
2. The Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood podcast/ Liberation Mentor podcast.
Nic Gregoriades, author of the book, The Blackbelt Blueprint, which previously appeared on our blog /blog/2020/4/20/de-10-jiujitsu-boeken-die-jij-moet-lezen-voor-je-bjj-ontwikkeling number 9 on the list. He is a BJJ black belt and has his unique interviewing style, nowadays focused on spirituality, passion, and connection. His podcast recently underwent a re-branding and is now called the Liberation Mentor podcast. Nevertheless, his old podcast has about 70 great BJJ podcasts that you can listen to.
Episode 10: Matt Thornton, founder of the world-famous SBG chain, also known as the team that made Conor McGregor famous.
Episode 12: Roger Gracie, 10-time world champion
Episode 28: Henry Akins, 4th degree Rickson Gracie Black Belt
A long time ago, Henry administered a purple belt exam for my teacher Raoul Hiwat!
3. Grappling Central Podcast
The host of this podcast is Ryan Ford, he has a very laid-back interviewing style, is curious, and enthusiastic. He also has a fun segment in the middle of the podcast called the “pummel”, where he fires short questions at the guest about BJJ and other interesting topics. This is usually via a conference call.
Episode 353 Gordon Ryan, multiple world champion in No-Gi submission grappling
Episode 412 Marcelo Garcia, multiple world champion, legend, and probably the nicest BJJ legend you will ever meet.
4. The Raspberry Ape podcast
This Podcast is hosted by Daniel Strauss, a BJJ black belt under Roger Gracie. Daniel is a BJJ competition fighter with various titles, and a professional strongman. Most interviews are face-to-face, which makes it a fun podcast because Daniel has a unique personality. Good flow and interesting topics!
Episode 32- Maurico Gomes, one of the Famous Five Blackbelts under Rolls Gracie. Better known as Roger Gracie's father
Episode 38- Sebastian Broche from Yoga For BJJ
Episode 71 - Braulio Estima, one of the best BJJ fighters.
5. BJJ Mental Models
This podcast is hosted by two brothers, Matt and Steve Kwann. They mainly talk about positioning and biomechanics, mentality on the mat, and technique. There are also episodes that delve less deeply into these topics, such as the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and more.
Episode 1 and 50 Alignment and Alignment 2.0
Episode 2 Core mechanics
Episode 29 Elbow-knee connection
6. A Fistfull Of Collars.
Flo Grappling is the largest BJJ and Grappling platform for competitions and news.
This is the official podcast.
All episodes after the main competitions. All competition results, upcoming talents all year round!
Keenan Cornelius mega interview. Keenan is a young, talented BJJ fighter who is good in both styles, Gi and No-Gi. In this podcast, he shares his thoughts on how to train best, MMA, etc.
Special guest Rafael Lovato Jr. Personally, I am a big fan of Rafael. I have had the honor of training and sparring with him multiple times. A true Martial Artist through and through. After a very successful BJJ career, he transitioned to MMA and is currently the Bellator world champion.
7. Strenuous Life
Stephan Kesting has been a well-known name on YouTube for years. He has very informative videos and shows how to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu intelligently.
His podcast is not just about BJJ. Stephan is a graduated biologist, so he asks interesting questions.
Episode 33 - Leglocks with Eddie ‘Wolverine’ Cummings. Famous leg lock specialist.
Episode 2 - Everything to know about competing in BJJ. This podcast delves deeper into the psychology of competing. Highly recommended if you are thinking about doing your first BJJ competition!
Episode 191 - Strength Training and BJJ with Daniel Strauss, AKA The Raspberry Ape!
Interesting insights into strength training for BJJ from a strongman.
8. The mat burn podcast.
This podcast is hosted by Josh Hinger and Keenan Cornelius. Both are active, high-level competition fighters.
A very chaotic podcast, but fun to listen to!
Episode 28- Lachlan and Livia Giles.
Being a physiotherapist and competing at the highest level. It's possible!
Episode 30- Israel Adesanya.
A conversation with the current UFC Middleweight World Champion Israel Adesanya!
9. Eindbazen.
In our own country, we also know a thing or two about podcasts. Eindbazen by Wiggert Meerman and Michel Vos is my go-to Dutch podcast! Both are martial arts and BJJ fanatics, Wiggert himself holds a BJJ black belt.
Episode 50- Steve Maxwell 50 years of wisdom on BJJ, fitness, nutrition and mindset
Episode 69- Marloes Coenen, a look back at her MMA career
10. The Joe Rogan Experience.
I don't need to explain too much about this one. Probably the most famous podcast in the world.
Episodes that might be useful to you.
This article was originally published in Dutch. Read the Dutch original.
