Beyond Jiu Jitsu

Johnny has been immersed in the world of martial arts for over 20 years and it is a foundational pillar in his life. Adam and Kieren had the pleasure of talking with Johnny about his martial arts journey, his approach to training, balancing multiple martial arts disciplines and how he has been able to adapt and apply his martial arts learnings in all areas of life. Johnny Yap is a fellow podcaster and is the host of the aptly named podcast “Johnny Yaps” which is streaming on all platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcast! Johnny Yap’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyyaps/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/johnnyyaps Johnny’s Martial Arts Film Study: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkGdPuR7RKUZ8bofqLv4pU3nSCojAtgQg Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx #jiujitsu #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiu-jitsu

So many rules so little time that we needed a part two! Getting called out for doing something wrong that you didn’t even know is a thing absolutely sucks... Join Adam and Kieren for more of the taboo need to know rules in BJJ. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx #jiujitsu #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiu-jitsu

Getting called out for doing something wrong that you didn’t even know is a thing absolutely sucks... Adam and Kieren talk about some of the unspoken rules of bjj so you don’t need to learn them the hard way. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 -------- SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx #jiujitsu #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiu-jitsu

It’s an all too familiar fate for anyone who trains BJJ for long enough. Nobody is immune to periods of stagnant progression and a lack of direction. Fear not! The boys have got you! Listen in to not only get off that plateau but how to level up quickly while doing it! If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 -------- SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx #jiujitsu #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiu-jitsu

Kieren is a ISSN - Sport Nutrition Specialist and in this episode he “dishes” out some basic tips to improve your nutrition while Adam finds ways to justify his eating habits. Good news is, you can have your cake and eat it too! If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! #jiujitsu #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #jiu-jitsu #nutrition

Congratulations on the promotion. Blue looks good on you. But now what? Well, now the real work begins. In this episode, Adam rambles about what you should embrace on this next step in your BJJ journey. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! #bjj #jiujitsu #bjjpodcast #podcast

In this episode Adam and Kieren tackle the saying “position over submission” as well as answer our first ever voice message questions on the show! Do you prioritise the submission or are you focused purely on advancing your position before you go sub hunting? If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

Have you ever caught yourself or heard someone else say ”I’m too old to train jiujitsu”. Well...No, no you’re not. However, is age just a number or is it a little more complicated than that? Tune in to this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast to hear Adam and Kieren talk about how to approach your jiujitsu training to stay safe on the mats regardless of your age. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam is bombarded with overdue questions for the Ask a Black Belt Episode! Adam talks about how to choose who to grade under when you train at multiple gyms, how often a higher belt should be training to progress, a curve ball question in there about a bear and a gorilla and much more! If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast. #bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu

David O’Brian has been training BJJ for 2 decades. In that time he has witnessed trends come in and out of favour, had success at the BJJ World Cup in Brazil and has used the lessons learned from Jiujitsu to create two massively successful boutique catering companies. In this conversation Adam and Kieren get the opportunity to ask what the early days of BJJ was like in Australia and learn a thing or two about food. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

Do you get nervous before competing? Do the nerves get in the way of your enjoyment of the experience or even the outcome of your match? Well... This episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast could be the cure to your nervous poos and an antidote to your match mishaps. Adam shares his experience competing at a high level internationally and Kieren talk about his first ever upcoming blue belt competition! If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

Ever been pinned under a dude with 30lbs+ weight advantage on you? Well... Those days are over! Adam shares his go-to techniques, strategies and advice on how to deal with a larger, stronger opponent on the mats. Disclaimer... Individual results may vary (haha!) If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

Sandbaggers and veteran blue belts winning words... Are minimum time requirements that IBJJF enforces for all their competitions stupid or is it valid? The phrase “I got my black belt in 3 years” is typically something we hear when talking about “fake” martial arts as it’s not possible to do in BJJ if you follow the IBJJF restrictions. Is it the best thing for the sport? Tune in to hear the boys lay down the law on IBJJF! If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

Let’s be honest, submitting somebody is the best thing about jiujitsu, but where do you start as a white belt? In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam outlines the 5 top submissions to learn at white belt and how it will carry you all the way to black belt. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

Are you in a situation where you’d love to start training jiujitsu but you “don’t have time” or maybe you’ve quit BJJ because of time restraints, or maybe you’d love to be training even MORE but you “don’t have time”... well this episode is for you! If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 -------- SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 #bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu

#bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu Whether you’re at the start of your jiujitsu journey or you’re a BJJ Veteran you can always learn more and develop your skills. Are private lessons a good way to do that though? In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam and Kieren talk about taking jiujitsu privates, who they’re best suited for, and how to get the most out of privates if you do decide to go for it. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 -------- SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897

If you’ve done jiujitsu for long enough chances are you’ve experienced an injury that has taken you out of training jiujitsu for some time. It’s part of life when participating in a full-contact sport, particularly one as physically demanding as BJJ. Adam has had his fair share of jiujitsu-related injuries throughout his career and is recently returning from an elbow surgery so it was good timing to talk about his experience returning to training. In this episode, you can expect anecdotal evidence of best practices as well as practical advice from a veteran black belt. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 -------- SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897

For whatever reason, you’re unable to train jiujitsu. Maybe you’re injured, on holiday or your gym has temporarily closed down... well we’ve got you covered. In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Adam and Kieren talk about their experiences with training when “you can’t train”. Kieren talks about his most recent experience traveling abroad and what strategies he implemented to stay “mat ready” whilst still enjoying his holidays. If you have a question you want to be answered on the show go to our Instagram and submit a question to the show! @beyondjiujitsu_podcast For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897 -------- SOCIALS Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YxCxyx Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60073897

Mini milestone! We've made it to episode 50, the half century. In this special episode Adam and Kieren literally talk about nothing as they shoot the sh#t to celebrate making it to episode 50! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast the boys open up about their personal goals for 2022 and how you should structure your year ahead to get the most out of your training. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast