Beyond Jiu Jitsu

In this episode Kieren takes a deep dive into nutrition specifically for jiu jitsu. Adam Asks Kieren all the questions you want to know the answers to when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu nutritional requirements and much more! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

This is what it took for Adam Childs to be awarded his black belt. Adam and Kieren talk about Adam's recent promotion to 1st degree black belt and his journey getting to black belt. Adam then takes a deep dive into the BJJ belt system as recognised by the IBJJF and much more. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

To Gi or not to Gi, that is the question. Unless you've been living under a rock you cannot deny the explosion of the no-gi jiu jitsu scene. However, has this now rendered gi jiu jitsu a thing of the past? As a young "up and comer" Kieren gives his thoughts on the age-old debate while ancient Adam reminisces about his early days of BJJ before no-gi became the powerhouse it is today. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

Some big names in the jiu jitsu scene preach that drilling BJJ techniques is a complete waste of time and prefer specific training, whereas others think that specific training is a waste because it's not "organic". In this episode Adam shares his professional opinion on drilling jiu jitsu techniques and how you should go about it as a lower belt and as a higher belt. Tune in for some classic banter and more! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

Açai and Jesus, it's the secret to greatness, right? Performance Enhancing Drug (PED) abuse has been a factor of competitive BJJ from the day of their invention. Some sports outright ban PED's while others turn a blind eye. In this episode Adam and Kieren take a look at the current state of PED abuse in competitive BJJ and talk about whether it should be banned altogether or given the green light. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast.

If you practise a sport you'll know that injuries are inevitable from little aches and pains to major injuries requiring surgery. Kieren may be new to Jiu Jitsu/BJJ however he's still incurred the odd injury while the old salt Adam has had multiple surgeries in Brazil when he was training to earn his BJJ black belt at the Alliance HQ in São Paulo. Tune in to find out how to avoid the mistakes that we're all guilty of and much more! For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

As the old saying goes, you are your own worst critic. Adam and Kieren go into detail as to why you should embrace self critique and use it to your advantage to drive self progression and improvement. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode Adam and Kieren discuss their experiences meeting their BJJ heroes and the truth behind the Jiu Jitsu legends themselves. Does the old cliché of "don't meet your heroes" really hold up? Or should you be seeking out the legends of the sport? Kieren also explains why he wishes he could have met Jesus.... lol what? For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

This is the second installment of Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast's Ask of Black Belt Q&A. Adam takes another crack at answering listener questions including odd superstitions about his underwear, Combat Jiu Jitsu banter and much mo re! To submit a question to the show, head over to our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast and follow the link in our bio.

We've all felt the grind and it can wear you down. Adam talks about how he has avoided burning out over the years and Kieren shares his tips from his bodybuilding days. The chat then derails into some Navy banter. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode, Adam shares 10 pieces of advice to BJJ White Belts and what he wishes he knew sooner. For more Beyond Jiu-Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode, Adam and Kieren talk about when is it a good time to start teaching BJJ. Is it okay for a blue belt to open their own academy and start teaching? Or should it be reserved strictly for black belts? Adam also opens a can of worms by bringing up online academies and "earning" your blue belt online... Trigger warning this one gets heated. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode, Adam and Kieren talk about how to select training partners to get the most out of your jiu jitsu as well as how to BE a good training partner yourself. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode, Kieren shares his evolution from being an active amateur bodybuilder and Naval Officer in the RAN to starting his own business and becoming a Jiu Jitsu athlete. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

What are the most COMMON mistakes from a technical Jiu Jitsu perspective that lower belts make in Jiu Jitsu? Adam leverages his experience as a BJJ Black Belt, Head Instructor and gym owner and shares the 5 common disastrous mistakes white belts make on the mats, this is one you won't want to miss. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast, Kieren and Adam talk about Jiu Jitsu as a real-life self defence martial art. Is it actually effective? Or is Jiu Jitsu turning into a McDojo Karate style bs martial art. For more Beyond Jiu Jitsu content check out our Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast, Kieren and Adam talk about "d**k moves" are they actually a thing? Should you train the way you compete or are some moves off-limits to your training partners? Adam shares his insights as a BJJ black and much more! If you want to support the show, follow us on Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode, Kieren and Adam share their knowledge about the best methods to support your BJJ with strength and mobility training through their experiences as an online personal trainer and a BJJ black belt respectively. Adam talks about his personal preferences when it comes to strength and mobility training and training schedules. Support the show by following our instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu Podcast Kieren and Adam talk about media in jiujitsu and the impact of Flo Grappling's monopoly on the industry. Adam shares his insight into BJJ Instructional's and talks about if they're worth it and the problems with them. To support the show please leave us a review and follow us on Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast

In this episode of the Beyond Jiu Jitsu podcast Adam and Kieren talk about their competition experiences and Adam asks Kieren from his perspective as a white belt how advantageous competing is for BJJ development. To support the show, leave us a review and follow us on Instagram @beyondjiujitsu_podcast