Episodes
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Episode 149: Amanda Mazza Is All In On Her Jiu Jitsu Career
Amanda Mazza has competed on Fury Pro Grappling as well as the UFC Fight Pass Invitational. She joins me to discuss going all in on her jiu jitsu career. Make sure you follow amanda on Instagram You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast...
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Episode 148: Jiu Jitsu Holiday Shopping | What They ACTUALLY Want 2024
To make your holiday BJJ shopping easier I've linked everything I talked about in the video right here for you. If you're looking for Gis or rashguards visit Epic Roll or Choke Lab The rest of what I discussed can be found in one convenient spot for you. You can watch the video version of every...
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Episode 147: Jiu Jitsu Competition Prep
Jiu Jitsu competition can be intimidating. Here are some tips to help you prepare to compete. You can watch the video of my match that I mentioned by Clicking Here. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 146: Evandro Nunes vs Jiu Jitsu
Evandro Nunes is a former Gracie University instructor who recently made headlines by burning his black belt. Evandro wants to take a stand against the wrongs he sees in jiu jitsu. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin...
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Episode 145: What Every Jiu Jitsu Beginner Should Know
Today I'm joined by Andrew Romano, a brand new jiu jitsu white belt. He's here to ask me all of the questions he has about getting started in jiu jitsu. Make sure you check out Andrew's podcast Another Creative Artist Podcast, which is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can watch the...
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Episode 144: EMERGENCY POD - CJI vs ADCC Drama
Craig Jones is on a mission to take down ADCC with his Craig Jones Invitiational. I give you my thoughts on the whole issue and why I think the CJI is good for jiu jitsu. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 143: Alex Wendling
I'm joined today by Alex Wendling. She is a commentator for Combate Global, she is a bjj competitor, and she has a YouTube page with over a million views where she posts event recaps, rolling commentary, fighter interviews, and more. We talked about commentary, whether or not social media is a…
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Episode 142: The CRAZY Benefits of Sauna Therapy
You can learn more about Sweat Tent by clicking here. Thanks to Zach Rowland from Sweat Tent for joining me to discuss the health and performance benefits of sauna use. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 141: Adapted Jiu Jitsu
"Jiu Jitsu is for everyone" isn't a cliche, it's the truth. Joining me today is Jacob Zalewski, who was born with cerebral palsy and still trains Jiu Jitsu. Also joining us is Catherine Murray, OTR, MOT, Rehabilitation Manager for TIRR Memorial Hermann. Jacob and Catherine recently put on an...
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Episode 140: Jason Rau
Jason Rau is one of the best grapplers in the world. He joined me to talk about steroids in jiu jitsu, ADCC, Instagram fame, and running his own jiu jitsu school. You can follow Jason Rau on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JasonRauBJJ89 You can watch the video version of every episode on...
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Episode 139: Adding Jiu Jitsu Strength w/ Joshua Settlage
When I have a strength and conditioning question I always ask THE BJJ Strength Coach, Joshua Settlage, for advice. He joins the show to talk about the right way to add strength and he helps me plan my strength training for my next fight. You can learn from Josh as well by visiting The Strength...
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Episode 138: Building an Epic Brand w/ Matt Wahlstrom
Matt Wahlstrom from Epic Roll joins the show the discuss building a jiu jitsu brand, how business lessons can impact your jiu jitsu, and staying ahead of the curve. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 137: "McGregor Forever" is Problematic
Conor McGregor has a new documentary out now on Netflix. Is it worth your time? Should you watch? Is the whole thing a commercial for Conor McGregor? Here are my thoughts. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin…
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Episode 136: Brandon Mccaghren
Brandon Mccaghren Is Having the Most Fun in Jiu Jitsu. You can see more on his YouTube channel and you can follow him on Instagram. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show...
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Episode 135: Top 10 Signs You're at a GREAT Jiu Jitsu School
There are lots of ways to tell you are at a BAD jiu jitsu school, but how can you tell if you're at a GREAT jiu jitsu school? Here are 10 good things to look for. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 134: How To Become a Pro Fighter
Here is how you can go from complete novice to pro fighter. Just follow my lead. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop for shirts and more...
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Episode 133: The Gordon Ryan vs Nicky Rod Feud Explained
Gordon Ryan and Nicky Rod are having a very public feud. But is this good for jiu jitsu? You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop for shirts…
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Episode 132: Why Your Jiu Jitsu is Stalling Out
Everyone experiences training plateaus. Here's how to beat them. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop for shirts and more Support the show
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Episode 131: Gordon Ryan's Payday and FloGrapplings Decline
FloGrappling recently lost a few big components of it's content platform BUT they also signed Gordon Ryan to a massive contract. Is FloGrappling on the decline? You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 130: How RED-S Can Tank Your Jiu Jitsu
Don't let RED-S ruin your performance. Here's how you can understand and prevent it. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop for shirts and...
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Episode 129: The Brand New White Belt
Whether your New Year's Resolution is to start jiu jitsu or you're just excited to try the sport I've got the 10 best tips that you should know before trying your first class. And if you're an experienced grappler I've got some tips for you on how to best help these new students. You can watch…
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Episode 128: Everything That Happened in 2022
The year is almost over. Let's revisit the biggest stories in Jiu Jitsu from 2022. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop for shirts and…
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Episode 127: In Defense of Leg Locks
I shared a video on Instagram recently of a leg breaking during a heel hook. This prompted a lot of outrage aimed at leg locks. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on...
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Episode 126: Building the GOAT Shed with Asim Zaidi
Asim Zaidi joins me to talk about building the most viral mma team on the planet, balancing his coaching duties with his business, and running the most WILD social media page in mma. You can follow Asim directly on Instagram You can follow the GOAT Shed Academy on Instagram You can watch the…
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Episode 125: The Best BJJ Supplements (and the WORST!!!)
You can get clean, high quality supplements from BPN: https://shop.bpnsupps.com/lesko Some supplements are great. Others are awful. I can tell you exactly what you should and shouldn't be taking. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at…
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Episode 124: Jiu Jitsu Myths
There are some myths about jiu jitsu that just aren't true. Here's a list of 9 of them. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop for shirts…
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Episode 123: Bad Jiu Jitsu Tips
Jiu Jitsu people love to help each other. But not all advice is good advice. Here are 6 things you should stop saying and 1 that you should start. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more...
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Episode 122: The Best Jiu Jitsu Body Types
What is the ideal body type for jiu jitsu? How can you adapt your bjj game to match your body type? I've got all the answers you need. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the...
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Episode 121: Jiu Jitsu Etiquette is Dumb
Jiu Jitsu has some etiquette that we should leave in the past. Here are 10 things that some Jiu Jitsu schools do and why I think some them are dumb. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn…
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Episode 120: Sambo vs Jiu Jitsu
What is Sambo? Why does Mikey Musumeci want to challenge sambo fighters? I've got everything you need to know. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit...
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Episode 119: Can You Win Without Steroids?
Steroid use is prevalent amongst jiu jitsu competitors. Can a clean athlete win at the highest levels against athletes taking performance enhancing drugs? You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko...
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Episode 118: How Did Gordon Ryan Get So Good?
What did Gordon Ryan do in order to become the best grappler in the world? If you do those things can you replicate his success? You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on...
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Episode 117: The ULTIMATE ADCC Preview
I'm extremely excited for ADCC so let's look at what promises to be the best jiu jitsu event ever. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop…
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Episode 116: Life Lessons From Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu can teach you a lot about life. Here are 5 of my favorite jiu jitsu life lessons Sign up for the Newsletter and let me help you improve your Jiu Jitsu! You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 115: How To Heal Injuries Faster
I'm someone who has a lot of experience in recovering from injury. Let me help you get back on the mat after your own injury. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly: @JustinLesko Learn more about the show on…
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Episode 114: Jiu Jitsu After 30
I have done a lot of research into aging and sports performance and I have all the information you need to be able to keep rolling for the rest of your life. Moving out of the Adult division and into the Masters division does not mean you can't still train at a high level. Getting older happens…
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Episode 113: My Reply to Chael Sonnen and Why He's Wrong About Grappling
In a recent video, Chael Sonnen claimed grappling is going "nowhere" and that matches without a time limit are not even a sport. I have a strong rebuttal for him.... You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin directly:...
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Episode 112: Josh McKinney from the "I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show"
In this episode Josh McKinney from the "I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show" joins me to discuss why people think they suck at Jiu Jitsu, balancing competing and content creation, helping people get better, and much more. Check out the "I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show" wherever you listen to Podcasts and pick up...
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Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena Was Everything Wrong with FloGrappling | Competition Show Ep. 20
If you watched Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena you probably have some complaints too. How can FloGrappling improve their product and take jiu jitsu to the mainstream? I've got some ideas. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow…
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Episode 111: The Pro Fighter's Guide to Weight Cuts
Let's talk about weight cuts. I'll walk you through what a typical cut for me looked like as a pro mma fighter. You can watch the video version of every episode on YouTube Learn more about the show on our Website Visit the Shop for shirts and more Follow the show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow...
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Episode 110: The Easiest Ways to Improve Your Jiu Jitsu
Everyone wants to get better at jiu jitsu. What are 5 easy ways to improve your game? I've got you covered. You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast...
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Episode 109: The Most Controversial Episode EVER!
I asked this earlier this week and got A LOT of responses so I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of my favorites. You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at:...
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Episode 108: The 7 Biggest Reasons to Quit Your Jiu Jitsu School
Sometimes you just need to find a new school AND THAT'S OK! Here are some reasons why you might need to find somewhere new to train. You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at:...
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Episode 107: Improving Jiu Jitsu w/ Instagram feat. Nikky and Jordan Macy
Nikky and Jordan Macy join the show to discuss using social media to help people improve their jiu jitsu. Follow Nikky on Instagram Follow Jordan on Instagram You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts…
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Episode 106: 6 Things Pro Fighters Do That You SHOULDN'T
There are some things pro competitors do that you should avoid if you're not getting paid to compete. There are also some things pro fighters do that we should all do. Let's look at both lists. You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our...
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Episode 105: The Biggest Jiu Jitsu Cliches
Even the best sport in the world is not immune to cliche. Watch the Lloyd episode Here You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube Page Learn more about the show on our Website Visit our Shop for shirts and more Follow our show at: @That_JiuJitsu_Podcast Follow Justin…
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Gordon Ryan is (FINALLY) Very Busy | Competition Show Ep. 19
Gordon Ryan is the best nogi grappler in the world and he has some high-profile matches on his schedule. Let's look at what he has upcoming, what his busy schedule means for jiu jitsu, and what would happen if he lost these matches. You can watch the video version of every episode on our YouTube...
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Episode 104: Eli Knight
Eli Knight is a second degree black belt under Royce Gracie and he has one of the largest YouTube followings in jiu jitsu. He joins the show to discuss his early days with Royce Gracie, the evolution of jiu jitsu, self defense, creating content, and much more. Make sure you check out Eli's…
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Episode 103: Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu
Jordan Preisinger from Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu joins the show to discuss his goal of being the number one YouTube page for jiu jitsu, balancing teaching and competing, working with BJJ Fanatics, and much more! Make sure you subscribe to Jordan Teaches Jiu Jitsu and you can also follow Jordan on...
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The Stupidest Rule in BJJ | Competition Show Ep. 18
There's one rule in BJJ that makes ZERO sense and we saw it on full display at this weekend's BJJ Stars 8. Let's look at one of the dumbest things in jiu jitsu. PLUS, is the UFC watering down their own product again AND does Francis Ngannou need Tyson Fury? You can watch the video version of…
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