
Real talk. Real rolls. Real Jiu-Jitsu. Mat Rats dives deep into the grind — training, competing, mindset, recovery, and the mat culture that keeps us coming back. Featuring raw conversations, athlete insights, technique breakdowns, and the stories behind the struggle. New episodes weekly. This is Choked Out Chats
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WrestlingSports | |||

On this episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we sit down with longtime martial artist and BJJ black belt DJ Wegesin. From wrestling since childhood to stepping into MMA competition after the age of 42, DJ shares what keeps him training, competing, and ev... more
Most people talk about competing…Very few actually sign up.In the Season 2 premier episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we sit down with our teammate Victor Williams — a white belt who stepped onto the competition mat for the first time at Tap Out Cancer... more
In the Season 1 Finale of the Mat Rats Podcast, we sit downwith Black Belt Professor Jason Scohier to talk about the real journey throughBrazilian Jiu Jitsu — from white belt struggles to black belt leadership.
We also break down Jae’s recent NFC Su... more
In Episode 9 of the Mat Rats Podcast, we break down:
🔥 Jae’s upcoming NFC Super Fight
🥋 Our favorite BJJ guards and positions
🧠 Guards we need to improve
🚀 Team USA’s gold medal hockey win
We talk super fight pressure, competition mindset, guar... more
Do you have to compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to be considered “serious”?
In Episode 9 of the Mat Rats Podcast, we break down one of the most debated topics in BJJ culture — whether everyone should compete.
We discuss:
* The pressure to compete ... more
Have you ever felt burned out from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
In this episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we talk about what happens when BJJ stops being fun — and how to get your motivation back.
From the blue belt blues to training plateaus, competition p... more
In this episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we keep it looseand talk about the random side of Jiu Jitsu — the things that happen on and offthe mats that no one plans for but everyone experiences.
We cover:
🥋 Weird and unspoken gym moments
🧠 How BJJ f... more
This episode isn’t about submissions or strength — it’sabout what Jiu Jitsu does for your head.
In this episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we talkopenly about mental health, anxiety, stress, and why #BJJ becomes therapy for somany of us. We break down... more
Great BJJ Pod! Normal, everyday guy talking about the real stuff. 10/10
The hosts know their stuff and bring real insight from the mats—technique breakdowns, mindset, competition stories, and honest conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re a white belt or a seasoned competitor, this podcast delivers value every episode. Entertaining, educational, and authentic. A must-listen for anyone serious about BJJ.
Easy to connect with these guys. Normal guys like me who train BJJ.










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