On this episode of The GRYND, we sit down with Coach Mike — owner of AForce BJJ in Webb City, Missouri, an affiliate gym under Andre "Tim" Monteiro.

Coach Mike shares:

• The full origin story of AForce BJJ and his personal journey progressing through Jiu-Jitsu

• What it really takes to build and protect a strong gym culture

• The honest highs of gym ownership — the wins that make it all worth it

• The brutal lows that most people never see

• The daily GRYND of keeping classes running consistently, getting coaches to show up, and driving real engagement from students

From the early days to the ongoing challenge of making it all work in a southwest Missouri town, this is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to run a successful BJJ academy.

If you train Jiu-Jitsu, dream of opening your own gym someday, or just want to understand the work that goes into keeping the mats open for the rest of us — this episode delivers real perspective and hard-earned lessons.

Drop a comment: What’s the best (or worst) part about your gym culture?

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On this episode of The GRYND we sit down with Dr. Dani — the dedicated chiropractor from Southwest Missouri who’s been keeping our crew of misfits grinding through rolls, injuries, and the daily grind.

Dr. Dani shares:

• Her journey from Nebraska Cornhusker to healing in the Show-Me State

• What it really takes to keep police officers, BJJ athletes, and busy dads moving pain-free

• Her well-rounded approach to healing that goes far beyond just adjustments — blending chiropractic care with multiple disciplines and a whole lot of heart

• Practical advice for anyone dealing with aches, pains, old injuries, or just trying to stay active while grinding through life

Whether you already see a chiropractor, you’re brand new to it, or you’re just pushing through constant soreness from training, work, or fatherhood — this episode is packed with real insight and perspective.

Dr. Dani isn’t just treating backs… she’s helping people stay in the fight. This is for everyone who wants to move better and feel better.

Drop a comment: What’s one thing you do (or want to do) to take better care of your body?

Go see Dr. Dani @ Active Health Chiropractic (https://acthealthchiro.com/) and mention the GRYND crew and your session is only $29.99

On this episode of The GRYND, we sit down with Jeremy — a veteran police officer out of Southwest Missouri — for a real, no-BS conversation about fitness in law enforcement, recovery, peptides, and the injury that forced him to change everything.

Jeremy breaks down:

• The truth about fitness in policing — why so many officers struggle with weight, injuries, and burnout, and what’s actually going on behind the badge.

• The injury that stopped him in his tracks and pushed him to completely rebuild how he trains, recovers, and shows up.

• His experience with peptides — what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how they fit into real-world performance, recovery, and fat loss for guys working long, demanding shifts.

• Training for an Ironman while still on the job, dialing in his health, and becoming the kind of dad his boys can look up to — someone who shows up every day with discipline and purpose.

We keep it honest: the culture issues around fitness in law enforcement, the mix of science and trial-and-error with peptides, and the mindset it takes to make real, lasting change.

If you’re in law enforcement, battling injuries, trying to level up your health while working a tough job, or just want to show up better for your family — this one hits.

Drop a comment: What’s one change you’ve made (or need to make) to level up at home or in your health?

This week on The GRYND, we take a step back and give you the full State of the Podcast.

What’s working, what’s growing, and where we’re taking this thing next.

We talk about building something bigger than just episodes — creating a real community of guys who are in the trenches, grinding through life, and showing up every day.

We get into what’s ahead: more guests, tighter conversations, and new ways to bring you into it — listener stories, Q&As, and eventually meeting up in person.

Matt shares what he’s lining up behind the scenes — guests from law enforcement, BJJ, hunting, and people who truly live the grind.

And we keep it real about what it takes to make this happen while balancing real life — detective work, task force schedules, long days, and still finding a way to hit record.

No fluff — just the wins, the challenges, and the “why” that keeps us showing up and staying consistent when life gets chaotic.

If you’re trying to build something meaningful while juggling a demanding job and real responsibilities, this one’s for you.

Drop a comment and let us know what you want to see more of — guests, topics, anything. We read it all.

This week on The GRYND, we keep it close to home.

What started as a quick pull-up turned into something real — Matt and Colten came by to meet the new baby, and next thing you know, we fired up the Rodecaster and away we go.

No script, no filter — just real talk about what life looks like right now. New parenthood, no sleep, shifting priorities, and figuring out how to keep pushing while everything changes, and why having a solid crew around you matters more than ever.

It’s short and on the lighter side — just three guys talking about the grind that actually matters: family, and friends.

If you’re in the thick of it — raising kids, building something, or just trying to keep it all together — this one’s for you.

This week on The GRYND, we sit down with our own co-host Colten — Google wizard, forklift driver, and one of the toughest “little guys” on the mats — for one of our most honest and personal episodes yet.

Colten gets real about what it’s like growing up with a disability — the everyday challenges most people never see, the mental toughness it builds, and the quiet battles he’s learned to fight without recognition.

We dive into his journey as a brand-new white belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where size matters and “victim weight” is no joke. From getting smashed to adapting his game, Colten shares how he’s learning to survive, improve, and earn respect on the mats despite the odds.

Then we get into the part people don’t talk about enough — dating. The awkward conversations, the stigma, the rejection, the self-doubt — and what it actually takes to put yourself out there when you feel like you’re already starting behind.

It’s locker-room honest: laughs, hard truths, brotherhood, and the deeper “why” that keeps Colten showing up — in training, at work, and in life.

If you’ve ever felt different, pushed through limitations, or wondered why dating can feel like the hardest roll of all, this one’s going to hit home.

This one’s different — because it’s one of our own.

Welcome to The GRYND - the podcast where hard work, grit, and the why behind it all collide.

This is our first “meet the guys” episode, and we’re kicking it off with Matt — the dude who helped turn this whole thing from late-night talk into reality. He’s the idea guy, the hype man, and the one who pushed to make The GRYND happen.

Matt’s a detective on a regional drug task force in Southwest Missouri, a passionate hunter who lives for the outdoors, and just over a year into his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. He’s grinding on every front — in life, in his career, and in his hobbies — and chasing the why that keeps him going.

In this episode, we cover it all: who we are, why we started The GRYND, and what it means to take on the hard things and own the process.

If you’re about real stories from real people chasing growth, purpose, and discipline, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to The GRYND — Let’s go