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BJJ Balance

Kenneth Wilson & Mat Veiga

Welcome to "The BJJ Balance: Beyond the Gi" – the podcast where the world of jiu-jitsu collides with a variety of intriguing subjects! Join your hosts, a blue belt aficionado, and a seasoned black belt, as they take you on a journey that goes far beyond the mats.In each episode, our hosts delve into the depths of jiu-jitsu, discussing techniques, training tips, and their personal grappling adventures. But that"s just the beginning! "The BJJ Balance: Beyond the Gi" is all about the dynamic interplay

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Episode 117 - Purple Belt Energy, Black Belt...

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2025/12/23

In this episode of the BJJ Balance podcast, hosts Kenny and Matt discuss a variety of topics ranging from holiday preparations to unexpected encounters in their personal lives. They delve into the challenges of house hunting, share experiences from recent belt promotions in their jiu-jitsu community, and address ongoing controversies within the sport. The conversation emphasizes the importance of respect and responsibility in jiu-jitsu, while also touching on the recent boxing match involving Jake

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01:08:21

Episode 116 - Why Jiu-Jitsu Will Never Go Mainstream...

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2025/12/16

In this episode, Kenny and Matt explore the themes of brotherhood and camaraderie in sports, particularly in Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss the current state of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the importance of promotion and production quality, and how to engage audiences effectively. The conversation also touches on the significance of creating personalities and rivalries in the sport, celebrating achievements, and the impact of female instructors. They emphasize the need for humor and lightheartedness in

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Episode 115 - Influencer Superfights in Jiu-Jitsu...

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2025/12/09

Are influencer belts and fast-tracked promotions ruining Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? In this episode of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we dive into one of the most controversial conversations in modern grappling: the legitimacy of belt promotions in the social media era.With the rise of superfight invitations, PGF qualifiers, creator-led gyms, and viral competitors, we’re seeing more athletes promoted faster than ever — sometimes skipping the traditional grind under established professors. Is this evolution of

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01:11:09

Episode 114 - Who’s On Jiu-Jitsu’s Mount Rushmore?...

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2025/12/02

From Christmas light disasters and gas station nachos to the real Jiu-Jitsu GOAT debate… this episode goes everywhere. Matt and Kenny talk about maxing out ladders for “forever lights,” free knives and Jordans, Kenny’s old DJ life, celebrity Jiu-Jitsu (Tom Hardy, AC Slater, Ashton Kutcher), and then dive into who actually belongs on the BJJ Mount Rushmore. Timeline-1They break down Hodger Gracie vs Buchecha resumes, ADCC finish rates, IBJJF world titles, and why the fourth “no-gi face” might still

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Episode 113 - Jiu-Jitsu Parenting Lessons & Celebrity...

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2025/11/25

Welcome back to Episode 113 of the BJJ Balance Podcast!This Thanksgiving special is PACKED — fatherhood lessons, jiu-jitsu parenting struggles, Super Cup competition stories, celebrity black belt debates, Gordon Ryan drama, and everything in between. Whether you're listening on the road to family dinner or trying to hide from your crazy uncles, we’ve got you.In this episode, we cover:🥋 How to help your kid bounce back after a tough jiu-jitsu loss🔥 Super Cup recap — Team No Sleep dominates

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Episode 112 - Blue Belts, Mustaches & BJJ...

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2025/11/18

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

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Episode 111 - From BJJ Injuries to Cop Dreams & Ronda...

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2025/11/11

Welcome back to the BJJ Balance Podcast — where real talk meets the mats! In this wild episode, Kenny and Matt dive deep into everything from training injuries and peptide recovery to midlife career shifts, the return of Craig Jones Invitational 3, and Ronda Rousey’s ongoing meltdown.We cover:🥋 Rib injuries, Epsom salt baths, and how to actually use BPC-157 peptides for recovery🚔 Kenny’s shocking idea to become a cop — and why every officer he talked to said do it💀 SWAT raid stories, close calls,

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Episode 110 - Ronda Rousey vs Joe Rogan Drama, Dad...

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2025/11/04

From Christmas chaos and dad jokes to Ronda Rousey calling out Joe Rogan, this episode takes a hilarious and brutally honest dive into life, jiu-jitsu, and manhood. Kenny and Matt talk about what it means to chase glory in your youth vs. building longevity later in life, plus how 40-year-olds can train BJJ while balancing work and family.But it doesn’t stop there—things get wild with listener “Would You Rather” questions that go completely off the rails (you’ve been warned). 💀🔥 In This

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Episode 109 - Blue Belt Survival Guide Part 3 | Blue...

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2025/10/28

Halloween might be the #1 sex night of the year (fight us 😅). We kick off with spicy Halloween takes, then break down UFC heavyweight chaos (Aspinall vs Gane, Jon Jones, Alex Pereira), the Mackenzie Dern title win and a potential Ronda Rousey comeback. We also unpack the Craig Jones / B-Team split, and finish our Blue Belt → Purple Belt arc: dirty-blue mindset, learning speed, half-guard game, pressure, “don’t let them download your power,” coaching at comps, and community Q&A.If you train

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Episode 108 - Beards, Elf Books & Gym Egos | The...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of BJJ Balance, Kenny and Mat kick things off with a hilarious talk about beards, elf books, and random life tangents before diving into real-world jiu-jitsu topics that every grappler can relate to.They talk training motivation, diet struggles, favorite foods, and how gaming actually parallels jiu-jitsu progress. Then, the guys tackle listener questions about ego on the mats, competition mindset, rolling with moms, and the biggest pet peeves in BJJ.This one’s equal parts funny,

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Episode 107 - Blue Belt Survival Guide Part 2 | How...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of BJJ Balance, we continue the Blue Belt Survival Guide series — diving deep into what it really takes to grow at blue belt. We talk about hitting plateaus, dealing with burnout, and finding ways to break through the “Blue Belt Blues.” 💪From training stories with JB, to wild real-life encounters, MMA debates about Alex Pereira, Jon Jones, and pound-for-pound greatness — this episode blends humor, mindset, and honest jiu-jitsu talk from the mats.Whether you’re a new blue belt

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00:54:41

Episode 106 - MMA Drama & 90s Nostalgia Collide

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2025/10/07

In Episode 106 of the BJJ Balance Podcast, Kenny and Mat mix internet chaos with jiu-jitsu wisdom. From wild OnlyFans headlines and MMA/BJJ news to throwback 90s arcade nostalgia, this episode blends serious talk, laughs, and listener-submitted questions from the community.🔥 Highlights:Internet culture, MMA drama, and BJJ news updatesHilarious 90s nostalgia and arcade-era storiesReal listener questions on jiu-jitsu training and mindsetAdvice for improving your BJJ game and staying

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Episode 105 - Avoiding the Blue Belt Blues | Blue...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of BJJ Balance, we kick off our Blue Belt Survival Guide series by tackling one of the toughest phases in jiu jitsu: the infamous Blue Belt Blues. Mat (second-degree black belt) and Kenny (blue belt with four stripes) dive deep into the mindset, struggles, and breakthroughs that define this belt rank.From handling competition nerves, ego battles, and rolling etiquette to developing your own game plan and identity, we share insights that every blue belt (and beyond) will relate to

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Episode 104 - Moneyberg Drama, Jiu-Jitsu Coaching...

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2025/09/23

In this episode of the BJJ Balance Podcast, Kenny and Mat dive into a mix of laughs, stories, and jiu-jitsu insights. From the latest Moneyberg controversy in the BJJ community to raw conversations about coaching philosophy, training updates, and competition prep, we cover it all.We also get into merchandise preorders, podcast growth, and social media criticism—plus some hilarious tangents about gaming, Halloween costumes, and childhood memories. This one’s packed with both jujitsu wisdom and

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Episode 103 - After Talking With Craig Jones, We...

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2025/09/16

After a conversation with Craig Jones, we couldn’t help but imagine what the craziest version of CJI 3 (Craig Jones Invitational 3) might look like. While nothing official has been announced, this episode is all about dreaming big, speculating boldly, and building the wildest grappling event possible.From regional team rivalries and Olympic-style formats to super fights, charity matches, and over-the-top showmanship, we lay out our vision for how CJI 3 could change jiu-jitsu forever.🔥 Episode

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Episode 102 - White Belt Survival Guide (Part 3) | Do...

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2025/09/09

Do you really deserve your blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? 🤔 In the final part of our White Belt Survival Guide, we dig into the mindset, skills, and consistency every white belt needs before leveling up.From promotion readiness and pressure passing, to overcoming impostor syndrome and dealing with disappointment, this episode covers what it takes to truly earn that next belt. Mat (2nd-degree black belt) shares what he looks for when promoting students, while Kenny gives his reflections on the

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Episode 101 - CJI 2 Chaos: The Most Controversial Jiu...

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2025/09/02

🔥 The Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) went down this weekend, and the jiu-jitsu world is buzzing with controversy. From shocking calls to heated debates, this event has everyone talking. In this episode of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we break down all the drama, the matches that stole the show, and why this competition might change the future of professional grappling.We cover:The biggest CJI 2 controversies and what really happened behind the scenesHow Craig Jones continues to shake up the

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Episode 100 - Spicy Questions, Spicier Wings – Our...

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2025/08/26

🔥 Episode 100 of the BJJ Balance Podcast is here! 🔥To celebrate 100 episodes, we took on the Hot Ones Hot Sauce Wing Challenge while answering your listener-submitted Jiu Jitsu questions. From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques and belt progression to life on the mats, fatherhood, and everything in between — we cover it all while our mouths are on fire. 🌶️🍗This episode is packed with laughs, pain, and real talk about training, rolling, and living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. Whether you’re a white belt

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Episode 99 - Why 'Getting Smashed' Is the Secret...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we dive into the white belt journey—covering mindset, training strategies, and the struggles every beginner faces on the mats. From the unique atmosphere of big man class to learning how to adapt jiu-jitsu for size and strength, Kenny shares personal experiences while Mat offers black belt-level insight on what really matters at this stage.We also discuss the importance of lineage, respect, and community in BJJ, why so many people quit before earning their

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Episode 98 - CJI 2 Wildcard Drama, PGF “Bad...

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2025/08/12

This episode is packed with controversy, laughs, and pure jiu-jitsu chaos. We break down the CJI 2 team format drama — should the winning squad get an asterisk thanks to the wildcard athlete rule? We debate the legitimacy of the victory, the impact on team strategy, and how the format could evolve.Then we dive into the PGF match between Rafael Fiera and Nick Soff that’s got the internet buzzing — was it nonstop action or just “bad jiu-jitsu”? We analyze the scrambles, energy dumps, and technical

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