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We were beyond thrilled to host Athena’s birthday party and give everyone a little window into who she is—an amazing person and a martial artist in the making. We kicked things off with LASER TAG 🔫😄 (pure chaos, pure laughter), then switched gears into kickboxing basics (hands up, feet moving, confidence rising), jumped into Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals (balance, control, teamwork), and finished with the ultimate finale: MMA time—mixing both arts into fun, safe drills that had everyone feeling like superheroes. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️🔥 Happy birthday, Athena—thanks for letting us celebrate you the AT way: good vibes, hard work, and a whole lot of laughs. Want a party that’s actually FUN and burns off all that cake energy? DM us “BDAY” 🎉 #ATJiuJitsuNYC #jacksonheightsbjj #ElmhurstBjj 2d

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In this episode of Fighting Matters, hosts Stephan Kesting and Jeff Shaw are joined by Tyson LaRone (The Warrior Philosopher) to unpack the renewed push for Alberta separatism, its connections to Trump and MAGA, and the growing influence of U.S. political forces in Canadian domestic affairs. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Fighting Matters Linktree — [https://linktree.com/fightingmatters](https://linktree.com/fightingmatters) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: • Stephan Kesting — [https://www.grapplearts.com](https://www.grapplearts.com/) • Jeff Shaw — [https://bellinghambjj.com](https://bellinghambjj.com) • Tyson Larone — [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarriorphilosopher](https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarriorphilosopher) ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: • The Alberta Prosperity Project and separatist rhetoric • U.S. political influence and destabilization narratives • Economic myths around equalization and the “Alberta advantage” • Oil, foreign ownership, and who actually benefits • Grievance politics vs. evidence-based policy • Why martial arts spaces are vulnerable to political radicalization ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Introductions & Alberta separatism overview 01:40 — How real is the threat of separation? 07:20 — U.S. politics, propaganda, and destabilization 12:40 — Economic myths and equalization explained 31:40 — The “Alberta advantage” under scrutiny 52:20 — American corporate interests and oil profits 01:03:00 — Parallels with Ukraine and foreign interference 01:04:50 — Martial arts, gurus, and political influence

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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies, Milton and Ben sit down with Ish Lopez, a Pittsburgh-area Law Enforcement Officer and SRT (Special Response Team) operator who is deeply embedded in the professional side of the martial arts world. Ish brings a unique perspective to the show as the host of The Relentless Project podcast and the Operations Manager for Seminar Stack. We discuss his experience on the front lines, the logistical side of organizing world-class seminars, and how his background in law enforcement shapes his view of the BJJ community. We also dive into the mission of Academy Safe. Ish shares his insights from a first-responder's point of view on why background checks, safety certifications, and AED/CPR standards are essential components for any modern academy. In this episode, we cover: - Tactical Jiu Jitsu: The reality of being an SRT officer and how BJJ translates to law enforcement. - Seminar Stack & Logistics: Behind the scenes of helping the industry's best organize and share their knowledge. - The Academy Safe Standard: Why high-level safety and verification are the gold standard for gym owners. - The Relentless Mindset: Lessons learned from hosting The Relentless Project. Whether you're a first responder, a gym owner, or just a practitioner looking to understand the high-stakes side of the art, Ish brings a perspective you don’t want to miss. Instagram handles: @relentlessprjct @theishlopez @seminarstack Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! [Academy Safe - Join or Donate now](https://academysafe.org/) [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com/?aff=17) - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop/) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD [FightTape.us](https://www.fighttape.us/) - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), and [X](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [milton@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:milton@jiujitsudummies.com) to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@jiujitsudummiespodcast) @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit [Jiu Jitsu Dummies](http://www.jiujitsudummies.com/) for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.

*This interview is an excerpt fromDark Martial Arts History,an 8-part audio documentary chronicling the history and rise of extremism in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. The rest of the documentary is available on*[BJJ Mental Models Premium](https://bjjmentalmodels.com)*, but this piece is relevant to current events, so we're publishing it here for free.* In the sixth episode of **Dark Martial Arts History,** hosts Ben Van Doren and Eva Schubert are joined by longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu educator and commentator **Stephan Kesting.** The conversation explores how conspiracy thinking, social-media incentives, and institutional silence have normalized authoritarian and extremist rhetoric within MMA and BJJ. The panel discusses the role of major platforms, the responsibility of fans and businesses, and the challenges practitioners face when harmful ideologies appear inside gyms themselves. Rather than treating extremism as an external threat, this episode asks what the martial arts community has tolerated, and what it must confront moving forward. Learn from Stephan online at Grapplearts: [https://www.grapplearts.com](https://www.grapplearts.com/) Follow Stephan Kesting on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/stephan_kesting](https://instagram.com/stephan_kesting) Follow Ben Van Doren on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/deepbluebrazilianjiujitsu](https://instagram.com/deepbluebrazilianjiujitsu) Follow Eva Schubert on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/evaschubert](https://instagram.com/evaschubert) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels)

**A Few weeks ago at the Fuji Expo in KC, I (@thejoshmckinney) grabbed a mic at the end of a long tournament day and did what every exhausted coach should do: talk trash, tell stories, and give hot takes while the adrenaline wears off.** **You’ll hear from the Arias Bros (including a wild match story that ends in a heel hook attempt in the gi), plus more coaches breaking down what they saw on the mats, what tournaments get right/wrong, and the weird culture stuff we all pretend isn’t real (handshake etiquette, rulesets, coaching “disappointment,” and more).** **Thanks to all the coaches who jumped on the mic to chat.** **If you’ve ever coached all day, competed and got banged up, or just love the post-tournament parking-lot vibes—this one’s for you.** **Suck at Jiu Jitsu Experience: https://kick.site/rxi0b3vo ($100 OFF with Promo Code "Fuji Expo")** **Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck** **sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK”** **Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK”: https://www.dsgear.com/** **The Competitor’s Journey: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/comp** **00:00 – Live at the Fuji BJJ Expo** **01:30 – Aras Bros interview & wild black belt match story** **04:20 – Coaching all day, winning & losing at tournaments** **06:00 – Fuji Expo thoughts & Midwest Jiu-Jitsu** **08:00 – ISAJJ Show Experience & camp announcement** **10:40 – Jiu-Jitsu injury insurance explained** **17:45 – Tournament risk, injuries & gym owner responsibility** **20:00 – Hot takes, sponsors & mat hygiene talk** **23:30 – Coaching mindset, injuries & training updates** **27:00 – Gi vs No-Gi & tournament formats** **33:30 – Favorite matches & coaching disappointments** **41:00 – Post-match etiquette & jiu-jitsu traditions** **45:20 – Masters vs adult divisions & rulesets** **50:00 – Spicy hot takes & culture commentary** **57:45 – Final thoughts & wrap-up**

Purple belt standout Alexa Herse has made allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against Atos head coach Andre Galvao. After several days of rumors swirling, direct allegations of sexual misconduct have now been made against Atos head coach Andre Galvao. On Monday, rising young talent and recent purple belt European The post [European champion Alexa Herse levels sexual assault allegations against Andre Galvao](https://grapplinginsider.com/european-champion-alexa-herse-levels-sexual-assault-allegations-against-andre-galvao/) appeared first on [Grappling Insider](https://grapplinginsider.com).

BJJ Black Belt Michael Heinz joins show show to talk about how meditation has impacted his journey in the art. He explains how to use meditation concepts before, during and after training to achieve better results.

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) and [AcademySafe.org](https://academysafe.org/) What happens when you put two Black Belts behind the mics with no script? You get the raw, unfiltered reality of the Jiu-Jitsu journey. In this episode, Milton Campis and Ben Stark sit down to discuss the vital mission of Academy Safe, why it’s needed now more than ever, and how it’s shaping the future of martial arts safety. Instagram handles: @mmacoachben @academysafe @jiujitsudummies @blackbeltdigitalmarketing Thank you to Episode Sponsors: [Black Belt Digital Marketing](https://www.bbdigitalmarketing.com/) - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! [Academy Safe - Join or Donate now](https://academysafe.org/) [Flow N Roll](https://www.flownroll.com/) - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD [Leao Optics](https://leaooptics.com/?aff=17) - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD [Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store](https://www.jiujitsudummies.shop/) - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD [FightTape.us](https://www.fighttape.us/) - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jiujitsudummies/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JiuJitsuDummies/), and [X](https://twitter.com/jiujitsudummies) or at [milton@jiujitsudummies.com](mailto:milton@jiujitsudummies.com) to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@jiujitsudummiespodcast) @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit [Jiu Jitsu Dummies](http://www.jiujitsudummies.com/) for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.

The allegations against Andre Galvao, and subsequent collapse of Atos, have sent shockwaves through the Jiu-Jitsu world. In this episode, Steve Kwan and Jesse Walker unpack the allegations against Atos leadership, the victim statements that triggered a mass exodus, and why this moment feels different from past scandals. We explore abuse of power in martial arts, why competition success can’t excuse ethical failure, and what real accountability could look like, beyond statements and social media posts. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Fighting Matters Linktree — [https://linktr.ee/fightingmatters](https://linktr.ee/fightingmatters) • Fighting Matters Substack — [https://fightingmatters.substack.com](https://fightingmatters.substack.com) • "You’re Picking Your Jiu-Jitsu Gym Wrong" (Jesse Walker) — [https://roughhands.substack.com/p/youre-picking-your-jiu-jitsu-gym](https://roughhands.substack.com/p/youre-picking-your-jiu-jitsu-gym) ⸻ 👥 Featuring: • Steve Kwan — @bjjmentalmodels • Jesse Walker — @roughhandsbjj ⸻ 🧠 Topics Discussed: • Allegations against Atos leadership and the resulting collapse • Why this scandal triggered a rapid, unprecedented response • Abuse of power and hierarchy in martial arts culture • DARVO, victim silencing, and why convictions aren’t the only standard • How gyms, athletes, and platforms enable bad actors • Rethinking what "the best" Jiu-Jitsu gym actually means • Economic pressure and collective action as accountability tools ⸻ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 — Why this episode had to happen 02:45 — Victim statements and breaking news 05:10 — Why this collapse feels different 09:25 — Predators, power, and Jiu-Jitsu culture 15:55 — Choosing gyms: competition vs. ethics 20:15 — Why legal standards aren’t enough 26:18 — Accountability beyond statements 33:10 — Platforms, money, and moral responsibility 43:55 — What real action could look like 47:45 — Where the community goes next

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join Nicky Rod, Nicky Ryan, and Damien Anderson in the Simple Man studio for a mini Q&A, fight predictions, and more.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiC4 :@c4energyhttps://glnk.io/44o9/bjjdamienCode: SIMPLEMANMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANSimple Man Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_Timestamps: 00:00:00Intro 00:00:30 Cracking a C4 00:02:40 Getting Quads 00:07:35 Tax Write Offs 00:09:18 Supercross 00:11:25 UFC 325 00:17:10 What's New with Nicky Ryan 00:21:02 What's New with NickyRod 00:22:34 Mikey Musumeci 00:24:29 Hangin with the Boys 00:26:25 Ffion Davies 00:27:00 Damien's Fight 00:30:23 Quad Necessities 00:32:48 Damien's Wife Calls 00:33:24 What Gift to Get?? 00:35:39 Brotherhood of the Traveling Timbs 00:38:02 Cash or Jewelry 00:39:42 Q&A - How to Calm Down Before a Fight 00:45:27 Merab's Cardio is Insane 00:47:00 Where Would We Be Without Jiu Jitsu 00:52:10 Nicky Gaming, Woodworking, & Recovery 00:53:40 Damien's Wife Surprise 00:55:50 Getting a Dog?? 01:00:02 See ya!

On this episode, Chewy and Eugene are joined by Allison from 1st Optimal. Allison is a Certified Health Coach that works with Chewy directly. Allison discusses the use of GLP-1 medications and suggestions to increase muscle mass while on this medication, the benefits of TRT and also misconceptions around the use of TRT, signs of low testosterone, what blood markers people don't get checked but are very important, how thyroid function impacts energy levels, lifestyle choices to promote higher testosterone levels, and the benefits of peptides for recovery, healing, and gut health. If you would like to work with 1st Optimal, check out https://1stoptimal.com/ and let them know Chewy sent you to get a discount. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to **https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30** and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast

How to create a professional environment and a welcoming gym culture at your BJJ school, and what people do wrong, with Josh Peters. Josh is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ, who has competed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Sanda, Sambo, kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts. He runs combatprinciplesmma.com in Burtonsville Maryland. Follow Josh on Instagram at instagram.com/joshcpmma and/or on Facebook at facebook.com/combatprinciplesmma. Support Josh's run for county council at friendsofjoshuapeters.com. And if you want to comment on upcoming legistlation as suggested in this episode go to www.dol.gov/agencies/oasp/regulatory-programmatic-policy P.S. Check out my best-selling book, Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic, available anywhere you get physical, digital and audio books and also here: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/

This week, we're joined by Andrew Green! Andrew is the creator of the Kids Jiu-Jitsu Playbook and a 25-year veteran of martial arts coaching. In this episode, Andrew teaches what truly makes a great kids coach: understanding developmental stages, emotional regulation, building culture, motivating engagement, working effectively with parents, why kids can’t be coached like "mini adults," how life skills outweigh medals, and what gyms can do to create safer, more sustainable, and more impactful youth programs. Follow Andrew on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/innovativemartialartswpg](https://instagram.com/innovativemartialartswpg) Train with Andrew at Innovative Martial Arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: [https://winnipegmartialarts.ca](https://winnipegmartialarts.ca) Check out The Kids Jiu-Jitsu Playbook (there's a free version): [https://www.skool.com/kids-jiu-jitsu-playbook](https://www.skool.com/kids-jiu-jitsu-playbook) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Gamification [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification) ⬆️ **LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!** The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter) Learn more mental models in our online database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database) Follow us on social: [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels) [https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodels) [https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social](https://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social/) [https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels](https://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)