A new co-host joins the JJAD- Chris Klavetter. Chris is a St. Paul fire fighter, inspector for the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission and stand-up comedian with four-years of grappling under his belt. And he likes beer. So I like Chris. Enjoy non sequitur galore as we get a feel for each other in this first co-hosted episode.

Jiu-jitsu changes lives. From wandering into a BJJ gym one day to holding the Stanley Cup over his head, gym owner (and eventual L.A. Kings player development coach) Jeremy Clark has had a pretty amazing journey. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it.

Two-time Olympic Judo Medalist and coach of the 2012 and 2016 Team USA judo teams calls into The Basement to talk about cross-training, the chances of BJJ getting into the Olympics and some big news for Rickson Gracie's new Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation!

I answer questions about switching BJJ gyms, opening your own gym and the ever-present "do I deserve my rank?" question. Also, listen for your chance to win MMA tickets to Canterbury Downs in Minnesota.

Driller MMA straw weight contender talks about her upcoming title shot, training at Rufus Sports with some of the best in the world and why anyone would ever leave San Diego and go live in Wisconsin.

Driller MMA straw weight contender talks about the world of female amateur wrestling, TUF 20 and her desire to be a fighter.

Jesse Saxon from White Belt Survival Strategies talks about why any of us should care about the survival of white belts...and actually some things you are really going to want to hear, especially for those new to BJJ.

I answer emails from listeners because it was easier than booking a guest. What?

Erik talks about the importance of self-defense over sport, how to train and ghosts...yeah, I said it, ghosts. Surprised the f*** out of me too.

Dan Moret, one of Minnesota's best up-and-coming MMA fighters talks about what it takes to be a fighter. This podcast might inspire you and it might make you rethink those daydreams of UFC glory. Do you have what it takes?