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Unknown Pressures – A Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

Unknown Pressures
Jiu-Jitsu
Polaris
ADCC
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
UFC BJJ
Melqui Galvao
IBJJF
Submission Grappling
MMA
Quintet
Scramble
Abu Dhabi Combat Club
Steroids
UFC
Judo
Grappling Championships
Dubai
Gracie Family
Wrestling
Mica Galvao

Brought to you by two long-time industry insiders: Matt Benyon, the co-founder of Scramble and Polaris, and Hywel Teague, creator of BJJ Hacks, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst and formerly of FloGrappling.

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Patreon: patreon.com/UnknownPressures | We are days away from the 2026 ADCC World Championships, so Matt and Hywel predict who they think are the grapplers with the strongest chance of winning each division. We broke down every single divisio... more

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Patreon: patreon.com/UnknownPressures | In this episode of Unknown Pressures we discuss the tragic and horrifying case of a black belt who was paralysed as the result of an illegal move in a tournament, the war of words between Andrew Tackett... more

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Patreon: patreon.com/UnknownPressures | Nicholas Meregali is one of the greatest grapplers in the world, but his social media game leaves a lot to be desired.

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Patreon: patreon.com/UnknownPressures | For all their best efforts, UFC BJJ hasn't exactly exploded onto the scene and taken over the grappling world quite as quickly or as effectively as they maybe hoped. And two recent news items illustrate... more

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Recent Guests

Kamil Wilk
Co-founder of Leglock Camp; prominent figure in European leglocks
Leglock Camp
Episode: The Search for Eddie Cummings: Mateusz Szczecinski & Kamil Wilk | Ep.34
Mateusz Szczecinski
Co-founder of Leglock Camp; long-time collaborator with Kamil Wilk
Leglock Camp
Episode: The Search for Eddie Cummings: Mateusz Szczecinski & Kamil Wilk | Ep.34
Helena Crevar
Professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor and champion
Episode: Helena Crevar: Creating her Personal Brand, How to Avoid Burnout and Learning from Losing
Mikey Musumeci
Professional jiu-jitsu athlete and the face of UFC BJJ.
UFC
Episode: Mikey Musumeci on Steroids and Being the Face of UFC BJJ

Hosts

Matt Benyon
Host with industry background; co-founder of Scramble and Polaris; Jiu-Jitsu entrepreneur and commentator connections included in intro content.
Hywel Teague
Co-host; creator of BJJ Hacks; grappling commentator/analyst and FloGrappling contributor.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Gentlemanly.

    Really enjoy these 2 gents chatting about everything Jiu Jitsu. The sport, the business etc.

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    NinjaDean
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Really enjoy these two gents chatting about everything Jiu Jitsu, the sport, the business, etc.

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The Search for Eddie Cummings: Mateusz Szczecinski & Kamil Wilk | Ep.34
Q: What makes Leglock Camp different from other camps or seminars?
The format includes a dedicated mix of technique sessions and sparring each day, a commitment to testing and refining concepts through live practice, and a culture of sharing insights with visiting coaches to keep the material fresh and challenging.
The Search for Eddie Cummings: Mateusz Szczecinski & Kamil Wilk | Ep.34
Q: How did Leglock Camp start and what was the idea behind bringing it to different countries?
It began as a collaboration between two long-time practitioners who combined seminars with real training camps, and the idea was to create a topic-focused camp (leglocks) that could travel and evolve by working with local gyms and visiting instructors.
Helena Crevar: Creating her Personal Brand, How to Avoid Burnout and Learning from Losing
Q: How do you deal with losing a match?
I always learn something from a match and just go back to the gym and focus on the next.
Helena Crevar: Creating her Personal Brand, How to Avoid Burnout and Learning from Losing
Q: Do you get nervous before competitions?
Of course, everyone does have a little bit of nervousness, but now I see it as excitement.
Helena Crevar: Creating her Personal Brand, How to Avoid Burnout and Learning from Losing
Q: How do you manage all of that? The traveling, the training, the competing?
I try to train every day twice a day when home, and during travel, I do small exercises to stay active.

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