The Splendid Torch | a McHugh BJJ Podcast

Professor Pete testing out our new podcast set up by asnwering some viewer questions. Let us know how the sound is!

After a long hiatus, the McHugh BJJ Podcast is back with professors Pete, Tony, and James. They give a "state of the union" for the different locations, what's been happening in recent months, a deep dive into what makes McHugh BJJ culture so strong, and more.

On the drive down to Virginia for the annual EFC Summit, Professor Pete and Tony talk about the state of the academy, what's on the horizon, answer questions, and more.

The guys sit down to talk about the recent kids' tournament, summer vibes at the academy, NAGA, listener questions, and more.

We've got a full house for this one, as professor Pete sits down with professor Aladdin, coach Russ, and coach James to discuss ecological training, Russ' growing tribe, and more.

The guys sit down and talk about how Jiu Jitsu has impacted their families, setting an example for kids, the meaning of black belt, and more.

The guys sit down to talk about our adherence to Jiu Jitsu for self-defense, balance in training, the influence of the group, and more.

We say it all the time: Jiu Jitsu seems like magic. The guys sit down and discuss what it is that makes Jiu Jitsu so transformative, whether it's through the in-house tournament or every day training. They also answer a lot of great viewer questions!

Coach James joins professor Pete to talk about the growth of our Collingswood location, striving to set and meet higher standards, the beauty in simple Jiu Jitsu, and more.

Professor Pete sits down with Coach Russ to talk about McHugh BJJ Cherry Hill, surprising aspects of opening an academy, growth as an instructor, and more.

Professor Pete, Tony, and coach James sit down and talk about taking advantage of the resources available to you, expanding your capacity, surprising aspects that came with our expansion, and more.

Professor Pete, Peachy, and Aladdin sit down to talk about professor Pete's recent injury and subsequent surgery, the evolution of our training methodology, and more.

Professor Pete sits down with coach James and coach John to talk about the EFC Summit, our impact on the martial arts community, the lessons from our Collingswood school, and more.

Professors Pete, Tony, and Peachy sit down to talk about our recent experience at HarvestFest, Belt Promotions, upcoming events, and more. We even get a riveting geography lesson from Peachy on the vastness of Martlon's borders.

For our 100th episode, professor Pete, Tony, Peachy and coach Russ sit down and talk Jiu Jitsu, answer viewer questions, and more.

After a summer hiatus, the Splendid Torch is BACK! The guys sit down and answer listener questions, talk ADCC and CJI, and more.

The OG Splendid Torch duo is back! The guys sit down and talk 0600, the instructor team, and answer audience questions.

Coach James and Professor Tony are on the podcast to talk about the state of both academies, students who leave, what's next for McHugh BJJ, and more.

Professor Peachy and Coach RC join the podcast to talk about new talent coming up through the ranks, compeititon, culture, and more.

The spiritual savage himself, Justin Reilley, comes on to talk about the commonalities between yoga and Jiu Jitsu, developing self-awareness, fighting at 7-11, and more.

The guys sit down to talk about the academy's reputation in the community, the responsibilities of being public facing, the constant pursuit of improvement, and more.

Coaches Kenny and RC join the podcast to debate who's the safest roll in the academy, the reason we want to see Kenny compete, Irish Jiu Jitsu, and more.

Russ joins the podcast to talk about ADCC, the growth of Jiu Jitsu, the path (and pain) of going from white to blue belt, and more.

Professor Pete, Tony, and Peachy sit down and talk about training and finding the perfect balance, what makes Jiu Jitsu so powerful, and viewer questions, and more.

Professor Tony, professor Pete, and Melis sit down and talk about training intensity, how far we've come, internet trolls, and more.

Coach Russ joins the podcast. Tune in and see if we hit every insult on the the Dammit Russ checklist.

Professor Aladdin joins the podcast to talk Jiu Jitsu, leadership, tennis, and more.

Professors Pete, Peachy, and Tony sit down to talk about getting through the valley of despair, the value of wrestling, the goal of Jiu Jitsu, and more.

We're officially back, and with some shiny new equipment! We can now have 4 guests on at once, so get ready for some fun episodes.

Professor Tony is back on the podcast! He sits down with Professor Pete to talk about the state of the academy, what jiu jitsu does for him, the strength of our academy, and more.

Apparently the old man is a crazy doomsday pepper. Just kidding. Tune in to hear the guys talk about the importance of being capable of violence.

A lot has changed since our last episode, and a lot has stayed the same. Tune in and catch up with the guys.

The guys talk Battle at the Beach, the importance of camaraderie, the Collingswood location, and more.

Collingswood location is coming together fast, the training culture of the academy is incredible, and things are only getting better.

The guys sit down to talk WeDefy, the recent Ruck n Roll event, and more.

Moe's back on the podcast to talk the delicate balance between hard training and being inconsiderate, the problem with anti-bullying policies, the academy's legacy, and more.

The guys sit down to talk WeDefy, the Tribe, the McHugh BJJ mission statement, and more.

Miss Melis is back on the podcast to talk about her perspective on the Jiu Jitsu journey, welcoming people into the school, sharing in the excitement of new students, and more.

The guys sit down and check in on our most recent blue belts, talk about the JFlo Seminar, having a healthy relationship with the ego, and more.

The guys sit down and talk about the recent adult belt promotion, the in-house tournament, make a huge announcement, and more.

What we're trying to cultivate is will and skill, hopefully in equal measures.

After a month off, the guys are back to talk grit, passion, perseverance, and Jiu Jitsu.

We talk often about grit. In this episode, the guys break down the mechanics of grit, how it applies to Jiu Jitsu, and how it applies to their own lives.

The guys talk leadership roles within the academy, what makes the mat so powerful and transformative, who’s crushing it, and more.

Who do you want to be? Hopefully, the answer is “me, but better.” The work doesn’t end, so approach it skillfully.

Sometimes we’re so close to something, we miss the greater picture.

Our small improvements don’t always yield immediate results. But eventually we hit a tipping point, the aha moment, and everything changes.

Don't let the world beat you down!  Keep it playful, be your own person, and forever retain the spirit of youth.  Train Jiu Jitsu.

Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life. Who do you wanna be?

On Professor Pete's 38th birthday, the guys discuss some life lessons, how character is developed, and the danger in putting yourself "on the shelf."