Newaza Podcast Episode 29: Mike Mahaffey

This is a great episode for the older grappler! Mike Mahaffey is a second-degree black belt in BJJ under Chris Haueter and Matt Linsemier out of Magic BJJ in Lansing, Michigan. Mike is a lifelong martial artist, who started training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14. Mike also holds black belt ranks in Tae Kwon Do and Karate and has trained in kali and Kobudo as well. Mike first experienced jiu jitsu in 1995 but didn’t start serious study of the art until 2006 and has been training BJJ ever since. Mike enjoys competing and coaching BJJ, and now at the age of 51, hopes to help older and younger practitioners alike get the most out of their training with his “Old Bastard Jiu Jitsu” style, which focuses on solid fundamentals, and prioritizes base, posture, and structure over flashy and complicated techniques.” Mike can be reached on Instagram at: @oldbastardbjj