BJJ Balance

Episode 112 - Blue Belts, Mustaches & BJJ Controversy: Why New Students Quit


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In this week’s episode, Matt and Kenny go FULL CHAOS — sick-day mustaches, serial-killer ancestors, handlebar identities, WWE-style super-fights at 6am, and somehow… some of the best Jiu-Jitsu advice you’ll hear all year.This one is absolutely unhinged and absolutely BJJ Balance.🔥 In This Episode We Cover:🟦 1. The REAL Reason White Belts Quit Jiu-JitsuThe guys break down one of the most important topics in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:👉 How to retain new students — especially introverts👉 Why pairing matters👉 How upper belts should treat trial students👉 Clicks, class culture, and the “prison yard effect”👉 The coach’s responsibility vs the students’ responsibilityThis segment alone is huge for BJJ school owners, professors, coaches, and anyone trying to build a strong gym culture.🟥 2. Craig Jones, Makachev, and Jiu-Jitsu vs MMA RealityWe get into:• Whether Craig’s jiu-jitsu works on Islam Makachev• Anti-wrestling vs pure grappling• Weight differences• CJI vs ADCC and how future seasons might play out• Why the Mo & Craig alliance matters for the sportFans of ADCC, CJI, UFC crossover grapplers, and No-Gi strategy will love this part.🟩 3. Big Guy Jiu-Jitsu: What Actually WorksKenny breaks down the #1 big-man skill that changed everything for him (and it isn’t pressure).The guys discuss:• Patience as a weapon• Cooking opponents from side control• Learning from higher-weight black belts• How game development changes by size and agePerfect for anyone 200lbs+ trying to tighten up their top pressure and passing.🟧 4. Listener Q&A (Wild Edition)Includes:• Rolling with black belts — etiquette & rules• Competing at each belt level• How many tournaments per belt?• Retention mistakes that ruin gyms• “Fried chicken tier list” (yes, really)• The most deranged FMK question in podcast history• Mustache super-fights, cuckwall origins, and more madness💬 Why People Love This Podcast:Listeners tell us every week:👉 “You guys are the only BJJ podcast I never miss.”👉 “It feels like hanging out with my teammates.”👉 “Funny as hell, but also real Jiu-Jitsu advice.”👉 “Every Tuesday like clockwork.”We appreciate all of you.🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Join the CommunityIf you love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, gym culture, competition talk, and pure comedy mixed with real technique and life advice… you’re in the right spot.Subscribe for more episodes every Tuesday.Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

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