Jiu-Jitsu Outlet

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

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On this fiftieth episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Chris Ortiz.

Chris is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the host of the "Be Someone" podcast.

On this episode, we discuss what Chris is doing behind the scenes to get Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into the public school system. As a professional teacher and coach, Chris is dedicated to empowering young people through Jiu-Jitsu and getting our martial art taught in every school.

Chris is passionate about BJJ and why it is a great tool for personal development. We talk about how Jiu-Jitsu helped Chris' mental health and we dive into discussing why it makes a powerful impact on people.

On this episode, we dive into the master plan that we can all use to get BJJ into the public school system. If you are passionate about education, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Chris shares about the efforts he's taking to work with schools and the strategy he thinks he will work to get BJJ taught like any other class. If you know someone in the education system, send them this episode. We need more awareness around how Jiu-Jitsu can help kids.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Favorite quote - "I think these kids are worth taking a chance on..." Want to learn more about Chris Ortiz? Click here to check out his website. Want to listen to Chris' Podcast "Be Someone"? Click here.

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The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this forty-ninth episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Professor Jason Yerrington and his student Jay Witham.

Professor Jason is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu. He is the owner and head coach at Ohana Academy in San Antonio, Texas.

Jay Witham is a 3rd stripe white belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who has experienced a host of mental health benefits from training.

On this episode, we discuss how training in Jiu-Jitsu has helped Jay as someone on the autism spectrum. We get into discussing how Professor Jason has managed to create a wonderful training atmosphere that cultivates a safe environment.

Professor Jason talks about his mission to change one life at a time. He talks about why Jiu-Jitsu helps create great communication skills and why "tapping" in BJJ helps build the ability to advocate for yourself.

On this episode, we also discuss tips for academy owners looking to grow their team. Professor Jason shares why its essential to invest in your staff.

Jay talks about his experiences training in BJJ as a beginner and why the Ohana Academy has been so life changing. If you know a martial arts academy owner or someone on the autism spectrum, send them this episode. They will get a lot of value from the tips that we share.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Favorite quote - "Every human being wants to be seen, heard, and loved."

Want to learn more about training at Ohana Academy in San Antonio, Texas? Click here and request information.

Connect with Professor Jason Yerrington on Facebook or Instagram. Connect with Jay Witham on Facebook.

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this forty-eighth episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to BJJ brown belt and firefighter Roger Mattox. Roger trains at American Top Team and he has been successful in competition, having placed 2nd at the 2022 IBJJF Pans.

Roger shares on this episode about how BJJ can help first responders. Everyone can benefit from martial arts training whether they are paramedics, firefighters, or police officers.

Roger gets into all the ways that Jiu-Jitsu can help first responders improve their mental health and increase their capability to perform their job. In 2022, society is looking more out of shape and unhealthy than ever before. Roger talks about why training in a martial art like BJJ can make a huge difference in a person's health. We agree that going into 2023, the best thing someone can do is sign up for the martial arts!

On this episode, we also discuss how to grow combat martial arts. Roger talks about why it is important that Gordon Ryan is posting videos of grappling matches with celebrities like The Mountain. We talk about why exhibition training sessions or matches like this can grow the sport.

Roger talks about how competing has helped him perform under pressure and what the concept of leverage can do for both BJJ athletes and first responders. If you know a first responder who doesn't train Jiu-Jitsu, send them this episode! It might change their life.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Favorite quote - "Use leverage" - Roger Mattox

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Connect with Roger Mattox on Instagram.

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this forty-seventh episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Alejandro Wajner.

Alejandro is a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a lifetime wrestler. Training out of the famed Daisy Fresh academy in Mount Vernon, IL, Alejandro is coached by the legend Heath Pedigo.

Inspired by his coaches drive to help the community, Alejandro has begun to coach wrestling for kids in the local area. Alejandro has become the local wrestling coach, teaching at the school and also opening his own wrestling club. Coaching alongside Daisy Fresh athletes like Michael Pixley, Alejandro has been able to build a successful wrestling program known for turning kids into champions.

On this episode, Alejandro shares about why he decided to pursue teaching wrestling to kids. We talk about why its essential for kids growing up today to practice a combat martial art like wrestling or BJJ.

Alejandro explains why he thinks kids should start off with gymnastics, move into wrestling, and progress into more advanced martial arts like BJJ or MMA. He also talks about why every BJJ person needs to find a wrestler to train with and develop alongside.

Alejandro and I discuss how to grow wrestling and BJJ and what we can do to help kids. Alejandro talks about why every BJJ athlete would benefit from volunteering at their local school or wrestling club.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Favorite quote - "You Need To Find Someone That Wrestles... and Attach Yourself To That MoFo" - Alejandro Wajner

Want to sign your kids up for wrestling in Mount Vernon with Alejandro? Click here to learn about his program. Click here to subscribe to the Daisy Fresh YouTube channel.

Connect with Alejandro Wajner on Instagram or on Facebook here.

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this forty-sixth episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with the "Raspberry Ape": Daniel Strauss.

Daniel is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who has been teaching and competing actively since he was a kid. Daniel has competed on some of the biggest stages in grappling like the Polaris invitational, ADCC, and the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI). Daniel also hosts one of the most successful podcasts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Raspberry Ape podcast. On this show, Daniel interviews martial artists and shines a light on grapplers in the UK and Europe who are making big waves.

On this episode, Daniel shares about how Jiu-Jitsu has given him everything. We talk about what he has seen develop in students that he has coached and we hear about what high level competition did for Daniel's life.

Daniel is an avid chess player & we talk about Jiu-Jitsu and what it has in common with chess.

Daniel shares about what he thinks we can do to spread Jiu-Jitsu to more people. We chat about how BJJ can help people grow and become more confident.

Daniel talks about the lifestyle of the martial artist and we get into a chat about the Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi. He shares about how martial arts is something that permeates your life, on and off the mats.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Favorite quote - "It's not something you do. It's something you are." - Daniel Strauss

Want to listen to the Raspberry Ape podcast with Daniel Strauss? Subscribe to the show here.

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this forty-fifth episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I talk to Nathan Brooks.

Nathan is a former MMA fighter and a professional real estate developer and investor. He is also about to launch his first book: The No Quitters Guide To Crushing Real Estate Investing and Living An Extraordinary Life.

As a high level player in the Kansas City real estate game, Nathan has built a wealth of knowledge about how to succeed in the industry.

On this episode, Nathan shares about why he feels everyone should train in a combat martial art like BJJ or MMA. We talk about Nathan's experience stepping into the cage and having an MMA fight in front of a large audience. Nathan shares about why this experience made him a better entrepreneur.

We talk about the value in training MMA and why everyone needs to develop a tough mindset to succeed in life.

Nathan shares from his vast knowledge in real estate investing and helps aspiring investors out with some critical advice.

When talking about mental health, Nathan shares about how to overcome negative self talk. He gives some easy tactical advice for identifying whether or not your beliefs about yourself are true.

This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss!

Favorite quote - "You're going to find out what you're made of" - Nathan Brooks.

Want to pre-order Nathan's new book? Click here to order the No Quitters Guide To Crushing Real Estate Investing and Living An Extraordinary Life.

Connect with Nathan Brooks on Facebook here.

Want to learn more about what Nathan does to develop and invest in real estate? Click here to learn about his company - Bridge Turnkey Investments.

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this forty-fourth episode of the podcast, I talk to one of the greatest ADCC legends of all time: Braulio Estima.

Braulio Estima is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, an ADCC champion, ADCC superfight champion, the creator of the "Estima lock", the reverse triangle, and the holder of numerous other accolades.

On this episode, Braulio shares about how training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a young age changed his life. Braulio shares a story about when he was a third stripe white belt testing for his blue belt. In this story, Braulio shares some of the key virtues of BJJ and why he decided to commit to this martial art.

We talk about BJJ vs. football (soccer) and other team sports and why Braulio chose to compete in an individual sport from a young age.

Braulio moves into discussing how competing in ADCC and competing against the greatest of all time like Jacare & Xande Ribeiro changed his life. He shares a compelling story about facing Jacare in the superfight and how this experience helped him transform as a human being.

Braulio has an undeniable and lifelong passion for BJJ. He has recently begun working with the charity REORG to help spread information about how Jiu-Jitsu helps with mental health.

On December 9th, 2022, Braulio and supporters of the organization are meeting worldwide to host a ROLLATHAN event to raise money for the REORG GoFundMe program. You can donate to REORG charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...

On this episode, we get into discussing how BJJ can change lives for the better.

This is an instant classic you do not want to miss!

Favorite quote - "ACT and ACCEPT YOURSELF" - Braulio Estima.

Follow Braulio Estima on Instagram for more information on what he is doing to promote how BJJ can change lives.

https://www.instagram.com/braulioesti...

Want to support the REORG charity and learn more about how martial arts helps mental health?

Click here to learn about what this charity is doing to help first responders, military veterans, and disabled members of society.

https://reorgcharity.com/

Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On this forty-third episode of the podcast, I speak with BJJ black belt Elisabeth Clay. Elisabeth is one of the best competitors in the world.

In 2022, she competed at the ADCC world championships and also took home double gold at the NoGi Pan-American championship. She is a BJJ multiple time world champion who just recently won the 2022 IBJJF NoGi world championships for a third time.

After a childhood competing in gymnastics, Elisabeth committed herself full time to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After years of dedication to the art, she has become a fearsome competitor.

On this episode, we talk about Elisabeth's recent experience competing at the ADCC world championships. We chat about how to grow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - especially for women. Elisabeth shares about why she feels there needs to be more weight brackets for women to compete in at ADCC and other BJJ tournaments. We get into a comparison about gymnastics and martial arts and how the two arts are similar. Elisabeth also shares about the mental preparation she does before tournaments and how high level competition has helped her mental health

Listen to this episode and learn about how competing in Jiu-Jitsu can help your mindset. Favorite quote - "You have to stay down in the grind!" Follow Elisabeth Clay on Instagram and send her a DM if you want to schedule a seminar in Europe at your academy. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend Talkspace... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

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On this forty-second episode of the podcast, i talk to BJJ blue belt Richie Jewell. Richie is on the autism spectrum and has experienced immense benefit from training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

After suffering from seizures that left him unable to compete or drive a car, Richie was able to persevere and begin competing in combat martial arts.

After his first tournament, Richie was promoted to a blue belt in BJJ. On this episode, Richie shares that emotional experience and what it was like to go through the nerves of competition. Thanks to a supportive community at his BJJ academy, Richie has been able to experience the benefits of martial arts training. He is a dedicated student who is growing more every week. On this episode, Richie shares about his experiences competing on the autism spectrum and he shares about his Jiu-Jitsu journey.

We talk about the benefits that training in martial arts can have for mental health and why its important for everyone to have an outlet that helps them grow.

Listen to this episode and learn about how Jiu-Jitsu can help with life on the autism spectrum. Favorite quote - "It's a crazy love story!" Follow Richie Jewell on Facebook or Instagram to learn more about how BJJ can help with life on the autism spectrum. Richie is an advocate for people who are on the spectrum. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend Talkspace... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Our Black Friday 2022 deal has now begun at JiuJItsuOutlet.com Use Coupon Code BlackFriday15 for 15% off your order at checkout. New Warmup hoodies and sweatpants are now available.

On this forty-first episode of the show, I talk to Sierra Garcia. Sierra is a blue belt in BJJ, an Army veteran, and someone who has beaten both heroine addiction and cancer.

After suffering a helicopter crash while serving overseas, Sierra was treated with pharmaceutical painkillers that resulted only in a long term opioid addiction. After years of heroine addiction, Sierra changed direction and was able to get sober. Now a few years later, Sierra has begun to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to stay recovered forever. Newly minted with a blue belt, Sierra has found that combat martial arts is a therapy with immense value for people recovering from hard drugs. On this episode, Sierra shares about how Jiu-Jitsu helps with drug addiction and why everyone should experience this tough martial art. We chat about how BJJ helps develop toughness and a resilience that helps anywhere in life.

We also talk about the new book that Sierra has started writing on and why we martial arts can help heal our world.

Listen to this episode and learn about how Jiu-Jitsu can help with mental health & addiction recovery. Favorite quote - "If I can get through [Jiu-Jitsu], I can get through anything" Follow Sierra Garcia on Facebook to learn more about the upcoming book launch about how Jiu-Jitsu helps with recovery. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to JiuJitsuOutlet.com to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend Talkspace... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.