
You-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast for adults who train with intention. Hosted by Kevin Pannell, a 52-year-old purple belt training at 7 AM before leading enterprise teams, this show breaks down the real problems grapplers face and approaches them with structure. Each episode follows a deliberate format: define the issue, outline a practical solution path, examine the outcome, and connect ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 10 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Self-ImprovementHealth & FitnessFitnessEducation | ||||

A training partner recently caught me with a north-south choke I knew was coming.
That’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
“My opponent is my teacher, my ego is my enemy.” — Renzo Gracie
I’m fortunate to train at Team Mannon BJJ in Blacksburg under Professor T... more
If you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond and think you missed your window to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, this episode is for you.
In Episode 003 of You-Jitsu, Kevin breaks down the real issue midlife men face: comfort disguised as responsibility. B... more
Why do some grapplers improve faster while others stay stuck collecting techniques?
In this episode of You-Jitsu, we break down the 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, and how it applies directly to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
At the ... more
It’s been a minute.
You-Jitsu started as a way to help white belts not quit. It grew into structured conversations about fundamentals, plateaus, and survival. That still matters.
But this version is different.
At 52 and now a purple belt, I’m less... more
In The Seven Focus Areas for Every Older BJJ Grappler, I talk about how to keep our aging chassis running smoothly as we keep showing up to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) class. As midlife rollers, we can't just rely on class time anymore; we need to be p... more
In These are the Top Three Escapes Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn, I share the importance of learning to escape from side control, mount, and back mount.
In this episode, These are the Ten Reasons You Will Quit Jiu-Jitsu, I’ll provide clarity on common pitfalls listeners will most likely experience and strategies I’ve found helpful over my five years of training to deal with them in hopes to help each... more
On this episode, Breathe, Frame, Survive: A BJJ Beginner Mantra, we'll break down each element, starting with the often-overlooked importance of breathing, especially when you're under pressure. Then, we'll dive into the fundamental concept of "frami... more
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #173 |









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