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Unknown Pressures – A Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

Unknown Pressures
Jiu-Jitsu
Polaris
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Submission Grappling
MMA
Quintet
Abu Dhabi Combat Club
ADCC
Steroids
Scramble
IBJJF
UFC BJJ
UFC
Melqui Galvao
Judo
Grappling Championships
Dubai
CJI 2
Misogyny
Poland

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 | Last weekend, Team Polaris had to battle a rival Brazilian squad while dealing with stomach upsets and worse courtesy of Conor McGregor's pub, the Black Forge.

It's a miracle only one team member, poor... more

Patreon: patreon.com/UnknownPressures | Whatever your thoughts about the IBJJF, and people often have strong opinions one way or the other, there’s no arguing that the annual World Championships is the premier event when it comes to the gi. Y... more

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We asked how long it would be before more people became implicated in the Melqui Galvao case. Well, a bombshell just dropped when it was revealed that his brother Enoque, also a serving police officer, has been arrested on similar charges. One good t... more

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Patreon: patreon.com/UnknownPressures | There's no way we could go to Leglock camp without talking to Mateusz Szczecinski and Kamil Wilk. The Polish black belts are right on the cutting edge of leglock meta, and their camps have helped raise ... 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
Co-founder of Scramble and Polaris
Hywel Teague
Creator of BJJ Hacks; Jiu-Jitsu commentator and analyst

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Gentlemanly.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NinjaDean
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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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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This show covers the business, competition landscape, and culture surrounding grappling, with a steady focus on major events, prize money, fighter crossovers, and the evolution of Gi vs. No-Gi formats. Hosts pull from insider perspectives to discuss event management, brand partnerships, and the growing role of media, sponsorship, and athlete branding in Jiu-Jitsu. Noteworthy moments include crossover insights from top competitors and organizers, candid takes on emerging brands and media platforms, and a clear emphasis on professional pathways for athletes beyond competition alone. Potential listeners can expect long-running conversations that blend technical grappling topics with industry dynamics, making it valuable for practitioners, even... more

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