Jiu Jitsu Dummies

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org This week the Dummies sit down with The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 winner and Jiu Jitsu black belt Colton Smith. He's also an Army Ranger, a combat vet of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the only soldier ever to compete on TUF and fight in the UFC while on active duty. Colton talks about growing up as an Iowa wrestler, enlisting right out of high school, and getting Army approval for TUF just one day before his flight to Vegas. We also get into the infamous fake glove touch: what was going through his head, and whether he'd do it again. Plus: life in the TUF house, the tough fights he faced once he made it to the UFC, teaching combatives to Special Operations soldiers, and how he's still on active duty today while running gyms and businesses. If you've ever wondered what happens when a Ranger gets let loose in the Octagon, this one's for you.   Instagram Handles: @coltonsmithmma @enlistedninefightcompany @enlisted9nation   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now  Wodify - $100 off per month, for life! Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Scorbot - Set up your next Seminar NOW Hero BJJ Retreats - Get $100 OFF with code: DUMMIES100   Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at [email protected] to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.  

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org Milton Campis and Ben Stark break down the latest stories, drama, and ridiculousness from around the BJJ world. This episode covers the arrest of the Giant Slayer, more thoughts on Clarence after finding himself in hot water with Rener Gracie, and our attempt to get Kill Tony tickets. No technique breakdowns and no polished talking points. Just an unfiltered conversation about jiu-jitsu news, internet chaos, and whatever else needed to be said. Irreverent and slightly irresponsible, as always.   Instagram Handles: @mmacoachben @jiujitsudummies   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now  Wodify - $100 off per month, for life! Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Scorbot - Set up your next Seminar NOW Hero BJJ Retreats - Get $100 OFF with code: DUMMIES100   Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at [email protected] to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org Ben and Milton sit down for a fun, no-filter conversation about what’s happening in Jiu-Jitsu, what people are talking about, and whatever else comes up when they get going. They discuss the video calling out Rener and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu that has been making the rounds, the reaction it sparked, and the bigger conversation around Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Gracie University. The original video and Rener’s response are included so you can watch both and decide for yourself. They also talk about Jiu-Jitsu for law enforcement, training, grappling, and some of the latest conversations happening on and off the mats. Click here for the F/U Rener Gracie Video   Instagram Handles: @mmacoachben @jiujitsudummies   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now  Wodify - $100 off per month, for life! Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Scorbot - Set up your next Seminar NOW   Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at [email protected] to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.    

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org In this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we sit down with Ben Timm, VP of Wodify and owner of Athens Jiu-Jitsu, to unpack Wodify’s Jiu-Jitsu School Owners Benchmark Report and what its findings reveal about owning and operating a successful Jiu-Jitsu academy. Using the report as the foundation for the conversation, Ben shares insights on the student numbers, revenue expectations, retention, systems, and timeline to profitability that prospective and current school owners should understand. Drawing from both his experience running Athens Jiu-Jitsu and his work with Wodify, Ben also talks about his Jiu-Jitsu journey and offers practical perspective for anyone considering opening an academy, or looking to build a stronger, more sustainable school. Get your copy of the Jiu-Jitsu Owners Benchmark Report at wodify.com/jjreport   Instagram Handles: @wodify @athens_jiujitsu @ben__timm   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now  Wodify - $100 off per month, for life! Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD   Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at [email protected] to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.    

Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org On this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we welcome jiu-jitsu legend Rigan Machado, a 9th-degree black belt, along with Larry Shealy, head of Rigan’s Mach5 Union. Rigan shares stories from the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States, the evolution of the art from old-school tradition to today’s modern game, the Machado family’s lasting impact on the BJJ community, and how he is working to create positive change and make jiu-jitsu community better through Mach5 Union. He also discusses training and working with Hollywood stars, including Ashton Kutcher and the late Chadwick Boseman, known worldwide for his role as Black Panther. From jiu-jitsu history and personal stories to training, culture, and a few laughs along the way, this is a must-listen conversation for every grappler. Stay tuned until the end to find out the answer to a very important question: Does Rigan Machado wash his jiu-jitsu belt?   Instagram Handles: @riganmachado @larry_shealy   Thank you to Episode Sponsors:  Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now  Wodify - $100 off per month, for life! Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD   Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at [email protected] to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.