Send us a text Josh just got back from training and filming in Sweden—so in this episode we talk about our tips, tricks, and experiences surrounding training jiu jitsu in different countries. Be sure to check out Josh's newest videos on his channel, specifically those in which he trains with Jesse and Oliver Enkamp. Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Josh's YouTube: Josh Beam BJJ Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube:...

Send us a text On this episode we discuss the game plan for coaching Andre, a brand new white belt, for his first competition in 4 weeks using the constraints led approach. Andre is an inspiration, deciding on a whim to pick up BJJ, start strength training, and even compete despite not having any background in combat sports. Can't wait to have Andre on the show, but until then you can watch all of his training sessions on Josh's Youtube channel: Josh Beam BJJ. Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh...

Send us a text On this episode we answer questions from Josh's Q&A Instagram story a couple weeks ago! Listen in as we cover everything from shoulder rehab and how to balance strength training with BJJ to IBJJF rules we'd change if we could 👀 Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to get stronger, faster, and more m...

Send us a text On this episode we answer questions from Josh's Q&A Instagram story earlier this week! Listen in as we cover everything from gas station performance enhancers to gym etiquette on the road to the meaning of life. If you all have any other questions you'd want answered drop them in the comments below! Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If yo...

Send us a text On this episode we sit down with Sensei Shintaro Nakano, 8x member of Japan's National Team, former head coach of San Jose State University's national championship winning judo team, as well as owner and director of Nakano Judo Academy in Santa Clara, California. Shintaro talks to us about growing up training in Japan, his experience competing on Japan's National Team, coaching not one but two Olympians at San Jose State University, and opening his own academy. Shintaro's IG:...

Send us a text On this episode we're recapping CJI, aka the greatest grappling event in history (in our humble opinion). We go over our predictions from Episode 35 as well as the alley and the dynamic it brought to a sport that's usually riddled with referee stoppages and resets. Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want t...

Send us a text On this episode we break down our matches from this year's IBJJF World Master tournament and dive into lessons learned as well as how we intend to direct our training over the coming weeks. Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to get stronger, faster, and more mobile so you can spend more time on the ma...

Send us a text On this episode we discuss not drilling techniques and how it's changed our conceptual understanding of jiu jitsu as well as the way we feel on the mats in live rolls. Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to get stronger, faster, and more mobile so you can spend more time on the mats, tap the link below...

Send us a text On this episode we discuss our own personal mindset(s) going into this year's IBJJF World Master tournament, tapering, and past competition experiences. If you're in Vegas this week and see either of us around, come say hi! Would love to connect with fans of the pod. Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you wan...

Send us a text On this episode we discuss fighter pay, protesting ADCC, and our predictions for this weekend's Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). Can't wait to watch it all unfold this weekend! Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to get stronger, faster, and more mobile so you can spend more time on the mats, tap the li...

Send us a text On this episode we chat with Diana Wang, D.P.T. about tough physical therapy cases, self limiting beliefs, crazy injury stories, and her hot takes on current events like CJI, Elon vs. Zuck, and more. Thanks so much for joining us Diana, we had a blast! Diana's IG: @openmat_physio Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu a...

Send us a text On this episode we chat with Diana Wang, DPT about managing pain, using motion to spur recovery, the direction of strength training and physical therapy as they pertain to jiu jitsu, as well as managing volume as a recovery tool and to improve longevity in the sport. Diana's IG: @openmat_physio Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a ji...

Send us a text On this episode we chat with Diana Wang, DPT about challenges she's faced as a physical therapist who works exclusively with BJJ athletes. Diana talks to us about building trust and the importance of treating athletes as people first. Diana's IG: @openmat_physio Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to g...

Send us a text In this episode, Kristina chats with us about her early inspiration and experiences, both in the training room and on the competition mats, that have informed the coaching philosophy that she brings to her home gym at Pace Jiu Jitsu Academy in Florida. Be sure to stick around to the end for hot takes on topics like CJI, ADCC, Elon v. Zuck, and the gauntlet 👀 Kristina's IG: @kbjiujitsu Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstren...

Send us a text In this episode Kristina Barlaan chats with us about her mental preparation strategies for competition as well as lessons she's learned on the mats that she feels have served her well in her day to day life. Kristina's IG: @kbjiujitsu Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to get stronger, faster, and mor...

Send us a text In this episode, Kristina Barlaan sits down with us to breakdown her gold medal match at the IBJJF European Championships in 2016. Tune in to see a wild finish and hear Kristina explain why this victory meant so much to her. Kristina's IG: @kbjiujitsu Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hew Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to get stronger...

Send us a text In part 6, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade. Jared and Josh discuss ecological dynamics and the constraints led approach to learning jiu jitsu. They come to the realization that a common thread amongst those who learn quickly and perform at a high level is that they tend to intuit the concepts of practice design under the umbrella of the ecological approach. Jared's IG: @jaredwadebjj Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Vict...

Send us a text In part 5, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade. Jared talks about being intentional about his training, the importance of being surrounded by a winning culture, using competition as feedback, and "beating himself." Jared's IG: @jaredwadebjj Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and...

Send us a text In part 4, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade. Jared talks about his last appearance at Pans and how he overcame a nasty neck injury to take second despite minimal training in the six months leading up to the competition. Jared's IG: @jaredwadebjj Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: @victorysubmissionstrength Victory TikTok: @victorysubstrength Victory YouTube: @victorysubmissionstrength If you’re a jiu jitsu ath...

Send us a text In part 3, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade. Jared shares insights on developing a strong position, leveraging body type in different weight classes, and the significance of mental preparation. He also discusses his supportive training environment at Atos Jiu-Jitsu and reflects on recent competitions, weight cuts, and the role of visualizing success. Jared's IG: @jaredwadebjj Josh's IG: @joshbeambjj Victory IG: ...