Thanks for the Roll
The podcast for anyone and everyone who can't stop thinking or talking about jiu jitsu. If you're "that guy" or girl who seems to turn every conversation at a party into one about BJJ, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
44 episodes
Tips & Tricks to Training BJJ Abroad
Josh just got back from training and filming in Sweden—so in this episode we talk about our tips, tricks, and experiences surrounding training jiu jitsu in different countries. Be sure to check out Josh's newest videos on his channel, specifica...
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Coaching a Brand New White Belt for a Competition in 4 Weeks
On this episode we discuss the game plan for coaching Andre, a brand new white belt, for his first competition in 4 weeks using the constraints led approach.Andre is an inspiration, deciding on a whim to pick up BJJ, start strength trai...
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BJJ Q&A with Matt & Josh
On this episode we answer questions from Josh's Q&A Instagram story a couple weeks ago! Listen in as we cover everything from shoulder rehab and how to balance strength training with BJJ to IBJJF rules we'd change if we could 👀Matt'...
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Gas Station Performance Enhancers & the Meaning of Life: Q&A with Matt and Josh
On this episode we answer questions from Josh's Q&A Instagram story earlier this week! Listen in as we cover everything from gas station performance enhancers to gym etiquette on the road to the meaning of life. If you all have any other qu...
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Judo Mastery: Shintaro Nakano's Journey
On this episode we sit down with Sensei Shintaro Nakano, 8x member of Japan's National Team, former head coach of San Jose State University's national championship winning judo team, as well as owner and director of Nakano Judo Academy in Santa...
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CJI Recap: Matt & Josh on the Greatest Grappling Event in History
On this episode we're recapping CJI, aka the greatest grappling event in history (in our humble opinion). We go over our predictions from Episode 35 as well as the alley and the dynamic it brought to a sport that's usually riddled with referee ...
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2024 IBJJF World Master Tournament Recap: Matt & Josh Break Down Their Matches
On this episode we break down our matches from this year's IBJJF World Master tournament and dive into lessons learned as well as how we intend to direct our training over the coming weeks.Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hewJosh's IG: @joshbe...
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Why We Don't Drill Jiu Jitsu Techniques
On this episode we discuss not drilling techniques and how it's changed our conceptual understanding of jiu jitsu as well as the way we feel on the mats in live rolls.Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hewJosh's IG: @joshbeambjj...
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Matt & Josh on the 2024 IBJJF World Master Tournament
On this episode we discuss our own personal mindset(s) going into this year's IBJJF World Master tournament, tapering, and past competition experiences.If you're in Vegas this week and see either of us around, come say hi! Would love to...
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Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) Predictions with Matt & Josh
On this episode we discuss fighter pay, protesting ADCC, and our predictions for this weekend's Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). Can't wait to watch it all unfold this weekend!Matt's IG: @matt.jits.hewJosh's IG: @joshbeambjjV...
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Beyond the Mat: Navigating the Physical and Mental Health of BJJ Athletes (Part 3)
On this episode we chat with Diana Wang, D.P.T. about tough physical therapy cases, self limiting beliefs, crazy injury stories, and her hot takes on current events like CJI, Elon vs. Zuck, and more. Thanks so much for joining us Diana, we had ...
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Beyond the Mat: Navigating the Physical and Mental Health of BJJ Athletes (Part 2)
On this episode we chat with Diana Wang, DPT about managing pain, using motion to spur recovery, the direction of strength training and physical therapy as they pertain to jiu jitsu, as well as managing volume as a recovery tool and to improve ...
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Beyond the Mat: Navigating the Physical and Mental Health of BJJ Athletes (Part 1)
On this episode we chat with Diana Wang, DPT about challenges she's faced as a physical therapist who works exclusively with BJJ athletes. Diana talks to us about building trust and the importance of treating athletes as people first.Di...
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Kristina Barlaan: Unforgettable Moments, Struggles, and Triumphs (Part 3)
In this episode, Kristina chats with us about her early inspiration and experiences, both in the training room and on the competition mats, that have informed the coaching philosophy that she brings to her home gym at Pace Jiu Jitsu Academy in ...
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Kristina Barlaan: Unforgettable Moments, Struggles, and Triumphs (Part 2)
In this episode Kristina Barlaan chats with us about her mental preparation strategies for competition as well as lessons she's learned on the mats that she feels have served her well in her day to day life.Kristina's IG: @kbjiujitsu
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Kristina Barlaan: Unforgettable Moments, Struggles, and Triumphs (Part 1)
In this episode, Kristina Barlaan sits down with us to breakdown her gold medal match at the IBJJF European Championships in 2016. Tune in to see a wild finish and hear Kristina explain why this victory meant so much to her.Kristina's I...
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Jared Wade: Blueprint to BJJ Success (Part 6)
In part 6, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade.Jared and Josh discuss ecological dynamics and the constraints led approach to learning jiu jitsu. They come to the realization ...
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Jared Wade: Blueprint to BJJ Success (Part 5)
In part 5, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade.Jared talks about being intentional about his training, the importance of being surrounded by a winning culture, using competiti...
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Jared Wade: Blueprint to BJJ Success (Part 4)
In part 4, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade.Jared talks about his last appearance at Pans and how he overcame a nasty neck injury to take second despite minimal training in...
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Jared Wade: Blueprint to BJJ Success (Part 3)
In part 3, Josh continues his conversation with the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade.Jared shares insights on developing a strong position, leveraging body type in different weight classes, and the significance of...
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Jared Wade: Blueprint to BJJ Success (Part 2)
In part 2, Josh interviews the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade about his approach to learning from and fixing mistakes both on and off the mats. Jared talks about his first American Nationals experience, his...
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Jared Wade: Blueprint to BJJ Success (Part 1)
In part 1, Josh interviews the current #1 IBJJF adult blue belt lightweight Jared Wade about his journey in BJJ, including his background, current rankings, and competition history. Jared talks about his first big win at the Dallas...
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Creating Jiu Jitsu Content for Social Media
Matt and Josh break down content creation for BJJ in this episode of Thanks for the Roll. Listen in as they discuss ideating, scripting, editing, and posting then go follow their social media accounts for inspiration!Matt's IG: @matt.ji...
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Matt and Josh React to Posts on the BJJ Reddit (Part 2)
Matt and Josh are back to break down some questions (and myths?) surrounding strength training and competition on r/bjj.If you’re a jiu jitsu athlete and you want to get stronger, faster, and more mobile so you can spend more time on th...
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