The Off the Mats Podcast is hosted by Jake Dante, a jiu-jitsu practitioner in Maryland and all-around regular guy. On the show, various topics are discussed ranging from training to dealing with injury and mental health as it relates to martial arts. We also talk about other topics outside of that realm that can go anywhere from comic books to films to pro wrestling and even just general family life.
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The Off the Mats Podcast is hosted by Jake Dante, a jiu-jitsu practitioner in Maryland and all-around regular guy. On the show, various topics are discussed ranging from training to dealing with injury and mental health as it relates to martial arts. We also talk about other topics outside of that realm that can go anywhere from comic books to films to pro wrestling and even just general family life.
Off the Mats Podcast #280- The Purple Belt Perspective feat. Chris Houck
Off the Mats Podcast
1 hour 14 minutes
4 weeks ago
Off the Mats Podcast #280- The Purple Belt Perspective feat. Chris Houck
In Off the Mats Podcast #280, host Jake Dante sits down with Chris “CH” Houck, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt from Crazy 88 MMA – Severna Park. Chris opens up about his evolution in BJJ, from early training days to becoming a seasoned purple belt under coaches Julius Park, Keith Cebula, and Tye Ryan Murphy. He discusses how balancing family, work, and training has shaped his mindset, discipline, and patience—both on and off the mats.
Listeners will hear about the technical growth in Chris’s game since blue belt, including his passing style, favorite guard setups, and go-to submissions, along with the challenges he’s tackling now. The conversation highlights the culture of Crazy 88 Severna Park, known for its high-level coaching, team camaraderie, and championship-driven mindset.
Off the mats, Chris shares how he stays motivated, plus the lessons Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to teach him in everyday life. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire Q&A covering his favorite submissions, toughest training partners, post-training snacks, and the song that gets him hyped before a roll.
Whether you’re a BJJ beginner, a competitive grappler, or someone chasing balance between life and the mats, this episode offers real insights into growth, perseverance, and mindset.
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The Off the Mats Podcast is hosted by Jake Dante, a jiu-jitsu practitioner in Maryland and all-around regular guy. On the show, various topics are discussed ranging from training to dealing with injury and mental health as it relates to martial arts. We also talk about other topics outside of that realm that can go anywhere from comic books to films to pro wrestling and even just general family life.
