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Join the hosts, Scott Dance and Michael Sutherland, as they share their experiences and journey through jiu-jitsu. They share their understanding through coaching experience, competitive campaigns, and exploration of concepts and topics in the world of Jiu-Jitsu.
They venture outside their own understanding by bringing in friends and guests to discuss and understand the experiences that others have within the sport.
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We celebrate the one-year anniversary of Fighters Drinking Coffee with reflections on weekly consistency, improvements in editing and sound, favorite guest episodes (Big John, Tim Dawson, Raf), and the show’s stronger focus on jiu-jitsu.
Plus: listener topics like open-mat policies, the podcast’s international reach, endorsements for Nova Barbell Club, and plans for a Patreon—short updates and gratitude for a growing community.
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Welcome back to Fighters Drinking Coffee with guest John Christian — double gold Masters World champion and licensed clinical psychologist. In this episode John discusses how jiu-jitsu hooks athletes, the role of community and quick feedback loops, and how competition amplifies arousal and reward.
They riff on nerd lore (Star Wars and Lord of the Rings) and then dive into psychology topics: addiction versus reinforcement, Yerkes–Dodson arousal law, stress inoculation, mental toughness, impostor syndrome, and how coaches and athletes can structure training and goals.
Practical takeaways include using exposure to discomfort to build resilience, shifting from ego to process-focused goals, setting small achievable training targets, and tuning arousal for competition with routines and deliberate practice.
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Hosts Mike and Scott dive into how jiu-jitsu becomes an all-consuming passion in this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee: Jiu-Jitsu Anonymous. They share personal confessions about quitting jobs, chasing competition highs, and how training can replace destructive habits while also risking burnout and relationship strain.
The conversation covers the sport's mental and social benefits, warning signs when obsession turns harmful, and a plan to bring a psychologist on a future episode to explore the topic more deeply. Listeners are invited to connect via Discord and social channels for questions and feedback.
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This episode examines cult-like behavior in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms: how hierarchy, leader worship, cliques, and business practices can create unhealthy dynamics, and how humility, mutual respect, and cross-training act as green flags.
Hosts share red and green flags to watch for, real scenarios and Star Wars analogies, and offer practical advice for evaluating your gym and protecting your own well-being.
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On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, Nakapan Phungeforn from Beta Academy joins the hosts to discuss three decades in the D.C. martial arts scene, blending stories from jiu-jitsu, judo and kudo with candid takes on competition, gym culture, and memorable moments like a notorious "dojo storm."
They cover training strategies, rule changes and preparing for the New York Open veterans judo division, plus real talk about recovery, sleep, supplementation, business mentorship, and how martial arts shapes life both on and off the mat.
Follow Nakapan's journey on Instagram: @nakapanmma
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Adam Forster joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to talk European competition experiences, creative brand building, and his unique, often viral submission style known as "Adam Forster Bullshit". He shares stories from the London Open and Euros, the grind of competing across the UK, coaching and content creation, and how his art background and freelance illustration feed into his jiu-jitsu persona.
The episode mixes playful gym politics, Star Wars-themed rivalry theories, sponsor shout-outs, and plans for upcoming superfights — a lively look at the modern jiu-jitsu subculture through Adam’s perspective.
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Tim Dawson of High Noon BJJ joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to talk jiu-jitsu culture through Star Wars metaphors, rivalries like Gordon Ryan vs. Craig Jones, and wild conspiracies from Jar Jar Sith theories to MKUltra.
They also cover Tim’s coaching win at trials, community and politics—discussing civil liberties, government power, and why real conversation beats online division.
Find more of Tim on Instagram: @timdawsonbjj and @Highnoonbjj
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In this episode we ask whether jiu-jitsu takes itself too seriously, exploring the two cultural camps: the hyper-serious, macho side, and the silly, meme-driven side; and how figureheads like Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones fuel that divide.
We discuss the idea that promoters may be manufacturing controversy (WWE-style), or that the split has been masterminded by a hooded evil figurehead looking to control the entire sport. We also discuss the role of social media in growing jiu-jitsu’s pop culture, and the simple takeaway: it’s a goofy sport, so have fun and don’t take it too seriously.
We ask you the listeners: Who is jiu-jitsu's Obi-Wan Kenobi? Who is Mikey Musumeci in this analogy?
Join us on this fun ride through the silliness of our sports pop culture scene.
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In this episode we explore creativity and self-expression in jiu‑jitsu — using the "jazz" analogy and discuss utilizing the constraints led approach to bridge the space between techniques. We discuss how drills, repetition, and playful constraints help practitioners discover timing, leverage, and their own style on the mat.
The hosts cover coaching strategies, balancing competitive rigidity with fun experimentation, adapting over time, and practical ideas like goal-driven rolling and card-based drills to force creativity while still building competition-ready skills.
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New Year’s episode where the hosts share concise jiu-jitsu resolutions: pursue greater professionalism as coaches and competitors, add new techniques and finishing mechanics, and build a training/competition calendar to peak for major tournaments.
They also outline podcast goals — grow the audience, engage listeners via Discord and possible Patreon, revive archival episodes, and commit to consistent, higher-value content throughout 2026.
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On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee we walk through a practical year-in-review for the 2025 competition season: tracking matches, wins and losses, submission patterns, weight cuts, training timelines, and key turning points.
We show how to turn those data points into actionable changes — adjusting training, mitigating injury and burnout, planning weight classes, and building targeted drills to reproduce strengths and fix weaknesses.
Whether you compete or just want to measure your progress in class, this episode gives a simple process to analyze your year, set smart goals, and make a clearer plan for 2026.
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Hosts recap their trip to the 2025 IBJJF World No-Gi Championships in Las Vegas, sharing match breakdowns, surprising referee calls, upsets, and standout performances from friends and teammates.
They discuss preparation, travel and weight-cut tips, lessons about avoiding leaving results to the referee, and takeaways for future competitions.
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Raf Esparza of the Grappling Hour joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to talk training, pro-wrestling influence, and how spectacle and fan experience can grow jiu-jitsu. He shares stories from Subversive and Survivor Series, media and performance coaching for athletes, and ideas for building entertaining grappling events.
They also discuss creative segments like Roast Raf and tape study, the importance of personality and promotion in combat sports, and where to find his work.
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This episode covers what to do after a jiu-jitsu injury: how to tell a tweak from a serious injury, when to seek medical help, and when to rest.
The hosts share practical tips for training while hurt—modify your game plan, train around the injured side, use controlled drilling, stay present at the gym, and study footage or tutorials.
They emphasize self-assessment, injury prevention (pace and tapping), cooperative training partners, and adapting your training so you can recover safely and return stronger.
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On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, Fury welterweight champion Sam Kilmer breaks down his wrestling and jiu-jitsu roots, training at Kaizen and Crazy 88, and his preparations for the December 14 title defense against Mancher Khera.
Sam discusses strength and conditioning with coach Asim, sparring strategy, weight-class decisions, and his goal of earning a UFC call and high-profile matchups in the future.
Check Sam out on Instagram @sam_kilmer
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This episode explores the “blue belt blues”: the sudden drop in confidence and performance many feel after a promotion. Hosts discuss causes — targets on your back, merit-based expectations, comparison, and ego — and how coaches shape that experience.
They offer practical advice: humble yourself, keep showing up, use competition constructively, focus on skill acquisition over status, and embrace the long-term journey. Tips include finding new goals, practicing weaknesses, teaching others, and remembering the belt is a checkpoint, not the reward.
Overall, the episode is a pep talk to stay consistent, find challenges, and enjoy the process so you don’t quit when the honeymoon period ends.
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This episode explores the white belt experience in jiu-jitsu — from signing the waiver and wearing a rental gi to learning to tap and leaving your ego at the door. Hosts share practical advice for new students on safety, mindset, and managing expectations.
They cover concrete tips like using micro-goals, slowing down drilling, finding mentors, embracing losses as practice, and staying flexible when life or gyms change. The message: show up, be humble, enjoy being a beginner, and keep training.
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This episode features Kari Summers and Mendi Carlson of Genesis Jiu-Jitsu, co-founders of the Unbreakable Women’s Grappling Camp in Fort Worth, Texas. They discuss how their program grew from moms watching their kids train into a supportive women-only community that builds confidence, retention, and competition readiness.
The episode covers their women’s classes and outreach, camp format (gi day and no‑gi day), seminar instructors, VIP lunch, swag and open mat time, and logistical details: Feb 6–7, 2026 at the Sheridan downtown Fort Worth with a 3,600 sq ft mat area and a 150-person cap.
For more information visit https://unbreakable-bjj.com/2026-dfw-womens-camp-1
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Hosts sit down with BJ and Alex from Capital MMA to discuss their journeys in jiu-jitsu, strength and conditioning, and even Highland Games, plus their coaching and teaching philosophies developed through years of competition and pandemic training adaptations.
They also preview the Movember Super Fights — a team-based and individual tournament on November 22 at Capital MMA in Lorton — fundraising for men’s health. The episode covers event format, community involvement, livestream details, and how donations support Movember’s mission.
Donate here: https://movember.com/t/movember-super-fights?mc=1
Watch the live stream: https://youtube.com/@capitalmmafit?si=GAxalKtuwsC6mLcR
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Scott and Michael recap their recent competitions — PANS in New York (coaching, medals and tough losses), a quick turnaround to the London Open with redemption and a win, and what’s coming next: VGI, Euros in Rome, Worlds, local events and training plans. They share travel stories, match breakdowns, injuries, and a look at the busy fall competition schedule.
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