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Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jiujitsu
Brazilian Jiujitsu
Grappling
Ecological Dynamics
Self-Defense
Wrestling
MMA
Strength and Conditioning
Shawn Kyle
Women In Jiujitsu
Dark Arts Jiujitsu
Jiujitsucop
Jiujitsu Training
CLA / Ecological Dynamics
Mason Bradford
Opening a Gym
Gym Ownership Challenges
Jill Mackey

Rob (US Army Veteran, and BJJ Black Belt) and Randy (US Air Force Veteran, Police Officer, and BJJ Black Belt) host The Big Jiujitsu Show. Rob and Randy discuss grappling (BJJ, Judo, Sambo, MMA, wrestling, etc), offer BJJ advice as well as interview some of the most interesting combat sports athletes in the world.

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Latest Episodes

Kyvann Gonzalez, BJJ black belt and head coach at Bodega Jiu Jitsu, joins Randy to talk about his training, content creation, using CLA for class and preppring for tournaments.

Kyvann's Instagram

Bodega Jiu Jitsu Instagram

Rigan Machado, a 9th Degree Black Belt and leader of the Mach 5 association, joins Rob and Randy to talk about his history of training, the carnivore diet, the toughest celebrity he trains, creating movies, how BJJ is going to grow in popularity and ... more

Gudrun Gunther, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, joins Rob and Randy to discuss training as a woman, going through injuries, tournaments and cross training in Judo.

BJJ Black Belt and coach, Greg Souders, joins Randy to discuss gym culture, hate mail and coffee.

Greg Souders Instagram

Greg's Skool Community

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Recent Guests

Kyvann Gonzalez
Guest, founder of Bodega Jiu Jitsu
Bodega Jiu Jitsu
Episode: Interview: Kyvann Gonzalez
Higan Machado
Ninth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; legendary practitioner and educator
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Episode: Interview: Rigan Machado
Gudrun Gunther
Black belt, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner based in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, Arizona Jiu-Jitsu community
Episode: Interview: Gudrun Gunther
Greg Souders
Founder/Head Coach, Standard Jiujitsu
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Episode: Interview: Greg Souders
Brian James
JiujitsuCop, law-enforcement professional and martial artist
JiujitsuCop (Instagram)
Episode: Interview: Brian James - Law Enforcement and BJJ Training
Mason Bradford
international wrestler and coach, based in North Carolina
North Carolina wrestling/coaching community
Episode: Interview: Mason Bradford
Josh You
Brazilian jiujitsu practitioner joining from Hawaii
Independent BJJ practitioner
Episode: Interview: Josh You, BJJ Training For Purpose
Max Bickerton
BJJ athlete and coach
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Episode: Interview: Max Bickerton - BJJ Training through CLA
Sean Broussard
MMA coach at Phoenix BJJ and MMA Academy; BJJ Purple Belt
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Episode: Interview: Sean Broussard (Reupload) - MMA and BJJ training and instruction

Hosts

Rob
Host of The Big Jiujitsu Show, US Army Veteran, BJJ Black Belt
Randy
Co-host of The Big Jiujitsu Show, US Air Force Veteran, Police Officer, BJJ Black Belt

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • 🥷👏

    Great show! More episodes needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shankadoodle
    United States5 years ago
  • Like chilling with your friends...

    Great guys and great chat about the hardest sport in the world. Love it guys; keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spacecowboy1985
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Take Aim

    Love the show all the details and the variety of topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1st frost
    United States8 years ago
  • finally, a show who's informed

    Every hack has an opinion on MMA... most are dumb... The Big Jiujitsu show is not. Finally a show that is informed, educated, and wrothy of ones time. Seriously, check them out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    That's Delightful
    United States8 years ago
  • A Podcast Living the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle

    A really cool, laid back podcast talking about everything, from BJJ & MMA to video games and current events. Great interviews with popular personalities and experts in the community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ltjcrew06
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Laid-back podcast with great interviews and practical insights.
Keeps me motivated to train and think critically about training.
If you love grappling, this is a must-listen.
Not just about elites; relatable to everyday practitioners.
Finally, a show that's informed and worth your time.
Love the variety of topics and details.
Best jiu-jitsu podcast out there for real talk and good guests.
Shows the community feel and quality interviews.
Great chat about the hardest sport in the world. Love it guys; keep it up!
Great show, more episodes needed.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Interview: Rigan Machado
Q: What inspired Mach 5 and how do you envision its impact on the sport?
Mach 5 is about uniting fighters from different generations and disciplines to run camps, develop curricula, and push jiu-jitsu globally. The aim is to create high-level training, organize a wide network of academies, and ensure a standardized belt system and training base so athletes have clear paths and recognition.
Interview: Jay Wadsworth
Q: How should departments structure training to balance physical skills with legal and policy knowledge?
The guests advocate for a systemized, sequenced curriculum that combines DT, grappling, and case-law micro-dosing. They stress the importance of distance and time to improve decision making, and suggest monthly or weekly updates and body-cam-based review to ensure actionable articulation post-encounter.
Interview: Cyn Ignacio
Q: If you were queen for a day, what changes would you like to see in jiujitsu education and gym culture?
She advocates for cross-training, prioritizing fundamentals and structured curricula, and ensuring inclusivity and welcoming environments while still maintaining a focus on practical technique and competition-ready basics.
Interview: Cyn Ignacio
Q: What motivates you to run women's self-defense classes, and how do you approach teaching them?
She emphasizes creating a safe, open space for women, addressing trauma triggers, incorporating conversations about safety, and gradually introducing practices like takedowns and basic sequences to build confidence.
Interview: Cyn Ignacio
Q: Can you share your background in martial arts and what you're doing now with training or teaching?
Cyn explains her 11-year jiujitsu journey, how she started as a mom on the bench, and how she evolved into coaching women and running self-defense programs in Fayetteville, turning personal adversity into community impact.

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A accessible, community-driven show that blends practical grappling instruction with in-depth conversations with coaches, athletes, and brand builders. Episodes span gym ownership, strength and conditioning for grapplers, mental health in martial arts, event organization, cross-discipline training, and how real-world applications of jiu-jitsu inform policing, coaching, and performance. Notable strengths include thoughtful interviews with experts, a focus on everyday practitioners, and a culture that blends humor with actionable insights for athletes, gym owners, and enthusiasts alike.

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1. Kyvann Gonzalez
2. Higan Machado
3. Gudrun Gunther
4. Greg Souders
5. Brian James
6. Mason Bradford
7. Josh You
8. Max Bickerton

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