In this week’s episode, Matt and Kenny go FULL CHAOS — sick-day mustaches, serial-killer ancestors, handlebar identities, WWE-style super-fights at 6am, and somehow… some of the best Jiu-Jitsu advice you’ll hear all year.This one is absolutely unhinged and absolutely BJJ Balance.🔥 In This Episode We Cover:🟦 1. The REAL Reason White Belts Quit Jiu-JitsuThe guys break down one of the most important topics in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:👉 How to retain new students — especially introverts👉 Why pairing matters👉 How upper belts should treat trial students👉 Clicks, class culture, and the “prison yard effect”👉 The coach’s responsibility vs the students’ responsibilityThis segment alone is huge for BJJ school owners, professors, coaches, and anyone trying to build a strong gym culture.🟥 2. Craig Jones, Makachev, and Jiu-Jitsu vs MMA RealityWe get into:• Whether Craig’s jiu-jitsu works on Islam Makachev• Anti-wrestling vs pure grappling• Weight differences• CJI vs ADCC and how future seasons might play out• Why the Mo & Craig alliance matters for the sportFans of ADCC, CJI, UFC crossover grapplers, and No-Gi strategy will love this part.🟩 3. Big Guy Jiu-Jitsu: What Actually WorksKenny breaks down the #1 big-man skill that changed everything for him (and it isn’t pressure).The guys discuss:• Patience as a weapon• Cooking opponents from side control• Learning from higher-weight black belts• How game development changes by size and agePerfect for anyone 200lbs+ trying to tighten up their top pressure and passing.🟧 4. Listener Q&A (Wild Edition)Includes:• Rolling with black belts — etiquette & rules• Competing at each belt level• How many tournaments per belt?• Retention mistakes that ruin gyms• “Fried chicken tier list” (yes, really)• The most deranged FMK question in podcast history• Mustache super-fights, cuckwall origins, and more madness💬 Why People Love This Podcast:Listeners tell us every week:👉 “You guys are the only BJJ podcast I never miss.”👉 “It feels like hanging out with my teammates.”👉 “Funny as hell, but also real Jiu-Jitsu advice.”👉 “Every Tuesday like clockwork.”We appreciate all of you.🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Join the CommunityIf you love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, gym culture, competition talk, and pure comedy mixed with real technique and life advice… you’re in the right spot.Subscribe for more episodes every Tuesday.Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

Welcome back to the BJJ Balance Podcast — where real talk meets the mats! In this wild episode, Kenny and Matt dive deep into everything from training injuries and peptide recovery to midlife career shifts, the return of Craig Jones Invitational 3, and Ronda Rousey’s ongoing meltdown.We cover:🥋 Rib injuries, Epsom salt baths, and how to actually use BPC-157 peptides for recovery🚔 Kenny’s shocking idea to become a cop — and why every officer he talked to said do it💀 SWAT raid stories, close calls, and what it really means to balance danger and family💬 Craig Jones & Mikey Musumeci tease CJI 3 — is it really happening?🔥 Ronda Rousey vs. the world — why fans turned on her and what humility in defeat really means💡 Listener Q&A: BJJ nemesis rolls, turtle vs. closed guard, and how to stay motivated to trainWhether you’re into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, peptides for recovery, or just love honest podcast banter, this one hits everything from mat talk to mindset.👊 Subscribe for weekly BJJ discussions, real-life stories, and listener questions from the BJJ Balance community!📺 Watch full episodes & clips: youtube.com/@bjjbalance🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — video available on Spotify!📱 Submit listener questions on Instagram: @bjjbalancepodPlease Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

From Christmas chaos and dad jokes to Ronda Rousey calling out Joe Rogan, this episode takes a hilarious and brutally honest dive into life, jiu-jitsu, and manhood. Kenny and Matt talk about what it means to chase glory in your youth vs. building longevity later in life, plus how 40-year-olds can train BJJ while balancing work and family.But it doesn’t stop there—things get wild with listener “Would You Rather” questions that go completely off the rails (you’ve been warned). 💀🔥 In This Episode:Ronda Rousey’s viral comments about Joe Rogan and women’s MMAMcKenzie Dern’s big win & Kayla Harrison fight talkPGF qualifiers and future competition plansThe debate: early glory vs. late-life success in jiu-jitsu and lifeAdvice for 40-year-olds starting BJJNSFW listener questions that had us crying laughing 🤣👊 If you’re into:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcasts, BJJ humor, Joe Rogan MMA drama, blue belt struggles, or balancing fatherhood and training—this episode’s for you.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@bjjbalance🎧 Listen everywhere podcasts are streamedPlease Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj