In this episode we sit down with Kelsey Carter out of Precision Jiu Jitsu Academy in California about what it is like to have to take time off from jiu jitsu because of COVID. Both Kelsey and our co-host Keelee were positive for COVID-19 over the holidays and want to talk about their experiences, what they did while in quarantine, and mindset going back into training following this experience. 

Have you taken time off from training and the gym? Have you had other priorities in your life where BJJ was on the backburner? Have you had to step away from the mats for health or an injury? Have you just taken some time away for your own mental health? No matter why you left the gym, we want to talk about how you can may your way back to BJJ and training. Trust us, it's worth going back.

In today's episode we go over what to expect at the beginning of the year when a wave of new students try out jits for the first time due to New Years Resolutions! In addition to gyms that double as a fitness studio or box gym and have an overall increase in members. During this time we go over how important it is to be patient, open-minded, courteous, and careful.

Merry Christmas wonderful listeners! As our special gift to you, this episode is all about FESTIVUS. The wonderful time of the year to air grievances and woes with the wonderful David Close! So get your hot chocolate, candy canes, and other sweets galore as we go through all of our issues and not so tidings of great joy.

Today we got to sit down with our good friend and training partner Crystal Chang, owner and operator of Studio C Greenville, on the similarities and differences between professional ballroom dancing and martial arts. First we discuss Crystal's background in professional dancing and how that has translated over to training jiu jitsu. Then we get to discuss her experiences from being a teacher in dancing to a student in BJJ.

In today's episode we discuss training during the holidays! The holiday season includes family, friends, memories, good food, and... jiu jitsu? We discuss whether you should or shouldn't train during the holidays based off of our  own personal experiences. If you do want to train, we go over scheduling, networking, cross training and preparation. If you don't want to train, but want to do some sort of physical activity, we go over alternatives and options. Most importantly, we go over not training or doing anything at all and being able to enjoy time with your loved ones and have a guilt-free vacation! 

This episode is about every practitioners favorite moment: promotions! Whether it be your first stripe or your final belt, it can be a joyous moment. However, we discuss some of the etiquette you should consider when you or your teammates get promoted. 

In part two of our discussion about Impostor Syndrome, we have David Close BJJ black belt back on to discuss an instructor's view on Impostor Syndrome when it comes to his students. We not only discuss whether or not Impostor Syndrome is legitimate, but how it is necessary at some points in development, where it comes from, if it plays a role in blue belt blues, and some signs students exhibit. Finally, we end on how to address some students that have this.

In today's episode we discuss Impostor Syndrome, a phenomenon in which an individual doubts any of their skills, abilities, or accomplishments. Like other facets of life, we in the BJJ community doubt ourselves and question whether or not we actually deserve the rank tied around our waist. In part one, we discuss how Impostor Syndrome has impacted us personally, when we noticed onset of these thoughts, and how we deal with it.

In today's episode we talk with David Close, a BJJ and Judo Black belt out of Greenville, SC about ladies programs. Anywhere from what they are, what makes a good program, integration of a ladies programs into your gym, reasons for ladies to join BJJ, and expectations of upper rank women to lead/run these programs.