My White Belt
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My White Belt
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu show where we talk about humble beginnings, overcoming roadblocks, and fuel to keep on fighting. Follow us on Instagram @mywhitebelt
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Eric Wright Will Help You Get Better
In this powerful episode of My White Belt, I sit down with my dear friend and training partner, Eric Wright — a four-stripe blue belt in Brazilian Jiu...

Michael Zenga Is A BJJ Fanatic!
Michael Zenga is a BJJ and judo black belt who has worked extensively with revered coaches such as Travis Stevens, Daniel Gazoni, João Amaral, Jimmy P...

Cameron Mellott Knows No Other Way
Cameron started training Jiu Jitsu at the age of 7 in Centennial, Colorado. He instantly fell in love with the sport and has been absolutely fascinate...

Professor Chris "Bones" Burns
He's a 2nd degree black belt under Rickson Gracie, the face of The BJJ Project, the founder of Zero Point Jiu-Jitsu and an all around fascinating huma...

She's in love with a white belt! - Amanda Hockensmith & Josh Sowa
What happens when a fireball BJJ purple belt falls in love with a warrior, firefighter white belt? Listen to this episode and find out!
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Travis Lemiesz from Clandestine Submissions
Travis Lemiesz is a BJJ Black Belt and the owner of a great new academy in Sanford Maine. Clandestine Submissions exists to invite Jiu-Jitsu practit...

Ian Strimbeck is safe & dangerous
Ian is a BJJ brown belt, United States Marine, and the founder of Rune Nation. He travels around the world teaching a wide variety of tactical / pers...

Rikki Rockett - Poison Drummer / 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt
This weeks guest is legendary drummer, rockstar, cancer survivor and 4th degree BJJ black belt, Professor Rikki Rockett!
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Officer Kevin Reen knows how to apply his training
Kevin Reen is a life long competitive athlete, dear friend / training partner and a well trained local Police Officer. Enjoy this wide ranging convers...

I'm dreading my next tournament.
This week we talk about fear, competition and why your 2nd tournament might be more scary than your first.
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Discipline is remembering what you really want - Parker Jamison
This week we welcome author, film maker and BJJ Blue Belt, Parker Jamison!
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If you have to cut back on Jiu-Jitsu
In this episode we hear from a doctor who's training schedule is about to change and we talk about the power of making commitments.
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Tyler Paterson is in it for the long haul!
Tyler Paterson does and has done LOT of cool / weird stuff!
From professional improv to being a published author, college professor and a...

I miss my old academy and feel like quitting!
In this episode we talk about etiquette, tradition and how to handle change.
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Julia Gibney Loves Jiu-Jitsu
Julia Gibney is a new white belt with a contagious fire in her belly and a wisdom that is sure to inspire.
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Matthew Christensen is Calm in Chaos
Matt is a firefighter, Emt, family man, and a BJJ purple belt. He also happens to by my friend / training partner. His new company, Calm in Chaos LL...

Blue Belts who act like Black Belts
We talk about adapting without quitting and answer a question about scaring new people off.
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I'm afraid to train BJJ
Today we talk about the fact that I'm in a good mood and we answer a question about fear.
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Tom Corrie just got his BJJ Black Belt at 75!
Tom Corrie is a good man with a great story. He's an example of someone who never gives up and pushes himself in service of helping others, while alw...

Deborah Lebl isn't trying to get famous
Deborah is a single mom who works and trains hard. Bjj, Muay Thai, Boxing and Judo. Today we hear her story and I talk about spatchcocking a turkey.<...

Can my kids hang out at my Jiu-Jitsu class?
This week me marvel at people with adult responsibilities who find time to train, what it's like to train with something that makes you feel vulnerabl...

When life gets in the way
MWB is back! In this episode we talk about what it means to know Jiu-Jitsu, how to deal with over protective purple belts and we talk about what happ...

Trish Ryan - The Ultimate Jiu-Jitsu Mom!
Trish Ryan is firecracker of a human being and the mother of Gordon and Nicky Ryan. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation!
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BJJ Brown Belt Jon Milan ORIGIN STORIES #1
Jon is a father, husband, accomplished outdoorsman, and a BJJ brown belt. He also happens to be ORIGIN Maine’s first ever employee. Jon has become a...

Master Carlos Machado!
Master Carlos Machado is one of the pioneers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the United States. He comes from a lineage of BJJ legends, being the eldest of...

10th Planet Black Belt - Michael "Tips" Venturella
Tips is a black belt in the 10th Planet system under Scott “Einstein” Epstein and has been teaching no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu since 2012. He served as...

Professor Erika Dawn
BJJ Black Belt Professor Erika Dawn is a highly respected and accomplished martial artist, known for her technical expertise and deep knowledge of Bra...

Aloha Roll, Maui, needs our help! - Professor Gilberto Castro MWB Special Edition!
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On Tuesday, August 8, devastation hit Lahaina, Maui. The entire town of Lahaina was burned to the ground including ma...

I hit a plateau and now I'm getting worse!
Let's talk about the ups and downs of life on the mat!
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She got a stripe and I didn't?????
Thoughts on how to process not getting promoted when someone less experienced does.
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The Know It All New White Belt
This week we answer questions about new people who think they already know Jiu-Jitsu and try to teach seasoned students. We also talk about mindset a...

No one likes me and I feel like an outcast
Today we talk to someone who got it all wrong and actually admits it!!!!
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No beginner classes!
This week we discuss relying on strength, the pros and cons of beginner classes and a bunch of other exciting stuff!
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Pro MMA Fighter Pedro Gonzales, finally owns a Gi
Enjoy this inspirational conversation with the incredible Pedro Gonzales.
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John & Rory Connors - Father's Day Special!
John Connors and his 29 year old son Rory are living proof that age is nothing but a number. At 60, John is a highly respected BJJ black belt, and Ror...

I'm scared to death
In this episode, we talk about dealing with fear, the truth about competing, and the fact that I'm walking funny.
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Kyle Crowley is alive and ready to talk
A conversation with Green Beret / retired Staff Sgt. Kyle Crowley about living through tragedy and how to build a life.
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A white belt who doesn't want to roll with white belts!
Let's chat about a white belt who doesn't want to roll with white belts.
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My Jiu-Jitsu Coach Disappointed Me!
Your teacher really messed up. Now what do you do?
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Am I wasting everyone's time?
Are you new and feel like you are wasting people's time because you don't know anything yet? This mini-episode is for you!
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