Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu

About Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training, Mindset, Competition & Community Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast for grapplers who want to improve their game on and off the mats. Whether you're a brand-new white belt, a seasoned competitor, or a lifelong student of BJJ, this show delivers practical insights, mindset strategies, and real conversations from the Jiu Jitsu community. Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu explores: BJJ training tips and technical development Competition preparation and tournament strategy Injury recovery and longevity in Jiu Jitsu Belt progression and skill plateaus Gym culture, leadership, and academy growth Mental toughness, discipline, and motivation The lifestyle of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Each episode blends interviews with coaches, competitors, gym owners, and everyday grapplers, alongside solo deep dives on performance, identity, and personal growth through Jiu Jitsu. If you're searching for a BJJ podcast that covers training, mindset, community, and the realities of the grind this is your spot. This isn’t just about tapping people out. It’s about building resilience, sharpening your thinking, and staying consistent when motivation fades. Welcome to Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu.

Publisher

Joe Motes

Category

health & fitness · leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Sept 2023

Latest episode

20 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Growing A Jiu Jitsu Gym with Guest Michael Spyrou

   Send us Fan Mail Most jiu-jitsu academies aren’t struggling because the coaching is bad. They’re struggling because the business side is running on hope, slow replies, and a messy spreadsheet. I sat down with Michael Spyrou, a brown belt and the creator of the Pack The Mat system, to talk about what actually drives predictable enrollment in a martial arts school without sacrificing the culture that makes people stay. Michael shares how running Meta ads brought in a surge of interest, b...

2. 

   13 Jul 2026

   The Voice Of Modern Jiu Jitsu - Guest Ryan Ford

   Send us Fan Mail A single VHS tape of early UFC fights can change your whole view of martial arts, and for Ryan Ford it set a compass he followed for decades. We start with the human side: growing up high-energy in Georgia, chasing martial arts influences from the 90s, and finally finding a jiu-jitsu home after years of false starts. Then we get into the moments that made him stay when it would have been easy to quit, and how the mats became a true meritocracy when the rest of life felt unsta...

3. 

   6 Jul 2026

   Art From The Mats: The Story of Rubber Bones Rash Guards with Maria Schweitzer

   Send us Fan Mail A Kickstarter launch days before the world shut down sounds like a disaster, but it also reveals what a brand is really made of. We’re joined by Maria Schweitzer, the founder and owner of Rubber Bones Rash Guard, to tell the full story of building a standout BJJ apparel company with a comic-inspired style, obsessive quality control, and a surprisingly grounded approach to marketing and community. We talk about how Maria started drawing jiu-jitsu before she ever trained...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

79

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

110 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

60