Lez Roll Radio is a podcast about Jiu Jitsu and Combat Sports. Hosted by Kelly and Andrea Schoenegge, the podcast showcases personal commentary, as well as featured guests.
Visit our website at: www.lezrollradio.com. Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at: @lezrollradio. Follow Kelly on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at: @kellyschoenegge and Andrea at: @schoeneggea.
In a previous episide (#67), we discussed flattening the hierarchy in combat sports. One point of discussion was the idea of moving away from the traditional top-down head coach structure. Instead, we argued for multiple coaches (each with real and meaningful influence) as a way of preventing abuses of power.
On this episode we ask: in these multi coach gyms - how do you ensure that folks do not get lost in the shuffle? How can coaches actively work to not just see students, but also ensure they feel seen?
You can find the podcast on social media @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge.
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Join us April 28th-29th 2027 in Fishers, IN for the Lez Roll Queer Grappling Camp, open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. lezrollradio.com/camp
14 Apr 2026
Lez Chat: Camp Preview
On this Lez Chat, we give a preview of our upcoming Lez Roll Queer Grappling Camp and answer some frequently asked questions.
You can find the podcast on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and Substack @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea on all platforms: @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge.
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/k9kzDbedFA
Merchandise: lezrollradio.com/shop (https://lezrollradio.com/shop)
Join us April 23rd-25th 2027 in Fishers, IN for the 4th annual Lez Roll Queer Grappling Camp, open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. lezrollradio.com/camp
1 Apr 2026
68. Being a Good Training Partner
In this episode, we explore what it truly means to be a good training partner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—and why that responsibility is just as important as personal progress. While each of us comes to the mat with individual goals, improvement in BJJ is inherently collaborative. Every roll, drill, and exchange is shaped by the people we train with.
Rather than framing training as something we take from our partners, this conversation centers on how we can make it mutually beneficial. We discuss pacing, communication, ego management, and the ability to adapt to different bodies, skill levels, and intentions. Being a good partner isn't about going easy or going hard—it's about awareness, respect, and creating conditions where both people can learn and stay safe.
Ultimately, this episode is about shifting perspective: from seeing training as a series of individual performances to understanding it as a shared process. Because better training partners don't just improve individual outcomes—they strengthen the entire room.
You can find the podcast on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and Substack @lezrollradio. You can find Andrea on all platforms: @schoeneggea and Kelly @kellyschoenegge.
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/k9kzDbedFA
Merchandise: lezrollradio.com/shop (https://lezrollradio.com/shop)
Join us April 17th-19th 2026 in Fishers, IN for the 4th annual Lez Roll Queer Grappling Camp, open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. lezrollradio.com/camp
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