Coach Ben Podcast

Coach Ben and Jim delve into the world of online instructionals, the pitfalls that are associated with them as well as the extraordinary benefits of having access to them.

Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport BJJ

Coach Ben covers some insight into athletic drug testing and offering some of the context behind some of the results that come from them.

Coach Ben and Jim Lawson discusses what you should have in your gear bag.

Outlawed in many competitions and in some circles, frowned upon because of their "increased" risk of afflicting serious injury. But are they any more dangerous than other joint locks? Coach Ben goes in on this subject.

Before recapping this past weekend's IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championships event. Coach Ben and Jim take pause to acknowledge the untimely passing of a sports icon and legend who exemplified the champion spirit, dedication to craft and a spartan work ethic. Rest in paradise to Kobe Bryant and all the others involved in the unfortunate event that took lives, but not their spirit.

Coach Ben dives into the concept of plateaus and the idea that they may not be so bad after all (with proper mental framing).

There are a few reasons that you may need/want to change your academy. What's the best approach to go about it? Coach Ben & Jim delve into some considerations to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Coach Ben gives you some considerations you should take when you're ready to start a strength training program.

Coach Ben and Jim Lawson talk about the importance and nuances of gym culture that will help maximize your experience on the mats.

No-Gi Worlds & Quintet Ultra Recap. Jiu-Jitsu talk.