Coach Ben Podcast: Recent Episodes
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JiuJitsuMag's Coach Ben Podcast
Show dedicated to performance, philosophy, strength and conditioning, nutrition, brazilian jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts. Coach Ben is a BJJ Black Belt, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Nutritionist and Gym owner.
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Ben and Jim discuss whether the Gi or Kimono is on it's way out of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Copying the greats will only lead to mediocre results, if that.
Jim and Coach Ben talk about the reasons why.
The Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao Situation
Coach Ben and Jim discuss the Gordon and Andre situation and the slap as well as the apology from Andre and what we can learn from this.
Rigan Machado on his match with Rickson Gracie and on becoming the go-to man for training Hollywood celebrities at his academy in Beverly Hills, California.
Rigan's celebrity clients include Ashton Kutcher, Marlon Wayans, Freddie Prinze Jr, Shaquille O'neal, Paul Walker, Scott Caan.
There is a great story about Chuck Norris in here as well.
Coach Ben and Jim talk to undefeated MMA fighter, former Bellator middleweight champion, and American Jiu-Jitsu legend Rafael Lovato Jr.
Coach Ben and Jim talk about Critical Thinking and it's importance to jiu-jitsu and to personal development in other aspects of life.
How to change your mind...
and why it is an important attribute, value, virtue
(whatever you want to call it)
Coach Ben and Jim talk about the importance and strategies of changing your mind.
Coach Chong Xie (Hyperarch Fascia Training)
Coach Chong is the performance coach for UFC Champion Zhang Weili and UFC Hall of Famer Allistair Overeem.
Coach Ben and Jim have Tom DeBlass on to talk about Haters in Jiu-Jitsu. How he deals with them, and how he needs them and even appreciates them. We also get Tom's opinion of loyalty and get some insight into how he runs his academy, Ocean County BJJ.
Check out Tom's excellent instructional videos by going to his instagram page @tomdeblass and clicking the Link in Bio.
Coach Ben and Jim talk to Nicky Rod about his future. On the team's move to Puerto Rico. Why John Danaher follows him? and more.
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Coach Ben and Jim do a lesson with Ryron Gracie on Ego during training and having a different mindset during training to MAXIMIZE learning, fun and enjoyment of jiu-jitsu. Filmed at GRACIE UNIVERSITY in TORRANCE, CA.
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Coach Ben and Jim talk about 5 topics you should probably avoid in the jiu-jitsu academy, gym, or training facility.
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Coach Ben and Jim talk to CARLA ESPARZA about JIU-JITSU, wrestling, MMA, her career, weight cutting, How she got her nickname etc.
Carla "Cookie Monster" Esparza
#4 Ranked UFC Strawweight
Coach Ben talks about experimenting with conditioning the feet and the transfer to sports performance.
Robert Drysdale came on the podcast to talk about his NEW documentary about jiu-jitsu dropping SOON.
CLOSED GUARD: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil
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We also talk about his training philosophy and how he transitioned from becoming an elite jiu-jitsu competitor to becoming an elite mma coach. His online back and forth with Gordon Ryan. His student Max Rohskopf’s future. And what it’s like being half Brazilian and half Caucasian in a sport dominated by Brazilians.
I learned a lot just from his mindset. Once again, YouTube version on @jiujitsumag YouTube Channel has our faces. RSS feed on coachbz.net will be uploaded within the next 30 minutes.
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Ryron Gracie on "Ego"
Coach Ben and Jim talk about the EGO with a man that knows a thing or two about it. Gracie University founder Ryron Gracie comes on the podcast to discuss this very important topic in relation to Jiu-Jitsu. Thank you Ryron for coming on. I learned a lot.
We talk about what caused Ryron to take a match on days notice against Josh Barnett when 10 other black belts turned the match down. We also talk about the Ego and mindset in jiu-jitsu. Must listen for anyone who wants to train jiu-jitsu for life.
Check out Ryron's website and academy: https://www.gracieuniversity.com/
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We talk about Ego. Apologies for our state of being. We both had no sleep and probably sound drugged up.
Coach Ben welcomes Chael Sonnen, former UFC title challenger, collegiate All-American, and the FOUNDER of Submission Underground. Listen as they breakdown this weekend's SUG 17 event and the launching of "Wrestling Underground".
All action can be caught on UFC Fight Pass.
Jim and Coach Ben talk about sports betting and gambling on grappling and whether or not it’s the future of the sport.
Coach Ben and Jim talk to Seth Daniels the owner and founder of Fight 2 Win. They talk about a wide array of topics including the plans for the next few F2W shows, ADCC preparations, The rules and judging, and plans to get sports betting into grappling.
Life Lessons #3 - How to know WHO to believe
I talk about my method of assessing someone's believability.
Through pandemic, jiu-jitsu academies have many obstacles to face on the road to recovery. Whether through regulations or academy owner's treatment towards their student base, Coach Ben covers the topic through these multiple angles.
Not all that comes out of a bad situation is "bad". Starting with a positive mindset will be key to moving onward and positioning yourself for the highest probability of a full recovery through this pandemic.
Coach Ben welcomes "TrumpetDan" Dan Lukehart as they discuss some ideas on how to reopen once the stay at home orders end.
Brea Jiu-Jitsu
Dan Lukehart on re-opening BJJ academies after the coronavirus outbreak.
Dan or "TrumpetDan" is the owner of Brea Jiu-Jitsu in Brea, California and a black belt under Beneil Dariush.
Life Lessons #1 - Play long term games with long term people If you can’t see yourself working with someone for life, don’t work with them for a day.
Coach Ben and Jim Lawson talk about whether or not we should continue the tradition of "the gauntlet" when students are promoted to the next belt rank.
Coach Ben opens the discussion of the courtesies of rolling with higher belts. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hierarchy. Customs and Traditions.
Recorded at the end of last month, Coach Ben and Jim address the tradition of bowing and its position in the community as a custom and a courtesy. But does it go too far from time to time?
Recorded at the END OF LAST MONTH, Coach Ben and Jim address the tradition of "not" washing your belt and discuss the modern-day practicality of said custom in the current time of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic across the globe.
Considerations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Recorded 3/9
Needless to say, this episode did not age well.
The situation here has become far more serious and continues to become more serious by the day. Practicing social distancing at this point is a must and even further action such as isolation may be needed to control the spread.
Coach Ben breaks down energy systems training for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. How to improve your cardio for jiu-jitsu.
Coach Ben talks about dietary supplements that can help you boost your sports performance. Creatine, Caffeine, Beta Alanine and more.
Coach Ben and Jim delve into the world of online instructionals, the pitfalls that are associated with them as well as the extraordinary benefits of having access to them.
Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport BJJ
Coach Ben covers some insight into athletic drug testing and offering some of the context behind some of the results that come from them.
Outlawed in many competitions and in some circles, frowned upon because of their "increased" risk of afflicting serious injury. But are they any more dangerous than other joint locks? Coach Ben goes in on this subject.
Before recapping this past weekend's IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championships event. Coach Ben and Jim take pause to acknowledge the untimely passing of a sports icon and legend who exemplified the champion spirit, dedication to craft and a spartan work ethic. Rest in paradise to Kobe Bryant and all the others involved in the unfortunate event that took lives, but not their spirit.
Coach Ben dives into the concept of plateaus and the idea that they may not be so bad after all (with proper mental framing).
There are a few reasons that you may need/want to change your academy. What's the best approach to go about it? Coach Ben & Jim delve into some considerations to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Coach Ben gives you some considerations you should take when you're ready to start a strength training program.
Coach Ben and Jim Lawson talk about the importance and nuances of gym culture that will help maximize your experience on the mats.
Protein intake is discussed. We talk about amount, type, and quality as well as practical recommendations.
Joint pain is something that most jiu-jitsu athletes face at some point in their training. We talk about how to deal with it and strategies involved with recovery.
We talk about current trends in training and coaching after ADCC. No-Gi Grappling and Jiu-Jitsu.
This episode focuses on cutting weight and weight management for Jiu-Jitsu competitions. Weigh-ins often occur immediately before competition begins in most jiu-jitsu competitons using the tournament format. My entire approach is outlined in the episode.
I am joined by Jim Lawson, owner of JiuJitsu Magazine and we discuss the new CSAC weigh-in rule in which a fight will be cancelled if a fighter weighs in at over 15% of the contracted weight.
I am joined with Mr. Chris Allsopp of mmabettingtips.com
We talk about everything from USADA impacting MMA Betting. To the strategies of gambling online.
I have waited 5 years for Mr. Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon) to go on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast to talk to Joe about a ton of nutrition topics. For reasons Alan explains on the podcast, it never happened yet so I am taking things into my own hands.
On this podcast we talk about a ton of topics that will benefit everyone and not just combat sports athletes.
- Broscience
- Nutrition for Combat Sports Athletes, Jiu-Jitsu Athletes, MMA Fighters, Boxers
- We talk about UFC, Bellator, Boxing, Tyson Fury balooning up to 400 pounds and whether that will affect him in his big fight with Deontay Wilder
- Performance Nutrition
- Specific Diets such as Keto and Intermitent Fasting
- Metabolic Damage
- Sugar Alarmism
- Weight Cutting for Combat Sports
- Water loading
- Low carb diets
- Marijuana/Cannibis and CBD Oil
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
- Alkaline water
- Organic Food
- His excellent monthly research review AARR
- And more
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This was a podcast interview I did for Mr. Stephan Kesting of GrappleArts for his podcast named "The Strenuous Life Podast".
In this podcast, we discuss a ton of things ranging from Critical Thinking, to Pain Science, to Supplements, to BJJ, and specific exercises for strength and conditioning with an emphasis on combat sports.
Coach Ben and Royce talk what supplements to take for general health. Multivitamin, Fish Oil, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Curcumin, Vitamin C, Protein Powder, Creatine.
Coach Ben and Royce talk whether you should count calories, whether you should count macronutrients, and the basically immutable concept of calories in vs calories out.Â
Coach Ben and Royce talk about pain science. How pain works in the body, and how negative thought and nocebo play a big role in experiencing pain.
Coach Ben and Royce talk about the benefits and differences between free weights vs. bodyweight/trx/suspension training.
Coach Ben and Royce talk about strategies to get rid of midsection, or more precisely abdominal fat.