Jiu-Jitsu Outlet Podcast

Learn all about how martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu and Judo impact your mental health and your life off the mats. In this blog post, we will examine the key benefits of BJJ and why it has such a great impact on your mental health through the production of neurotransmitters and the stimulation of your central nervous system.

The Power of Martial Arts for Law Enforcement: An Interview with Brandon Shaefer How Can BJJ Help Police Officers? How do martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu help law enforcement officers? Watch this interview with BJJ blue belt Brandon Schaefer about how martial arts training changed his life: Audio only version: Brandon's journey into martial arts started with a desire to turn his life around. Before discovering martial arts, Brandon admits that he was on a dark path with no direction. However, after dedicating himself to the discipline and healthy lifestyle that martial arts provide, he was able to turn his life around...

How To Get BJJ Into Public Schools Interview With Coach Chris Ortiz 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. Audio only version: 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...

Firefighter & BJJ Brown Belt Roger Mattox - "Use Leverage!" 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.   Audio only version: 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...

Alejandro Wajner From Pedigo Submission Fighting - "Find Someone Who Wrestles... And Attach Yourself To That MOFO!" 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.   Audio only version:   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...