About Rolling over 40: Discussions on starting Jujitsu as an adult
Jiu-jitsu isn’t just for the young — it’s for anyone willing to step on the mats. I’m Conor Whelan, and each week I talk with fellow BJJ practitioners about what it’s really like to train as adults. From dads discovering jiu-jitsu in their 40s to black belts competing at the highest level, we share stories of aches, breakthroughs, and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance training, family, and life while still chasing growth on the mats, this podcast is for you.
Stop Trying So Hard: BJJ, Breathing & Business with Jonathan Klem
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Klem, a successful entrepreneur and owner of Manage Memberships (www.managememberships.com), to talk business, jiu-jitsu, and the surprising amount of crossover between the two.
We get into why so much of BJJ can feel completely counterintuitive along with Jonathan's journey toward mastering the mount, why something as simple as breathing can completely change your experience on the mats, and the lessons jiu-jitsu teaches us about slowing down and becoming comfortable in uncomfortable situations.
We also talk about one of the things that keeps so many of us coming back: the community. From the relationships built on the mats to the way jiu-jitsu brings together people from completely different walks of life, we cover what makes this sport about so much more than submissions. All that, entrepreneurship, and plenty more in this episode.
18 Aug 2026
Apparently There's an Iowa Sweep with 42yo Purple Belt Vitalie Scurtu
In this episode, I sit down with a 42-year-old father and purple belt whose martial arts journey began long before he ever stepped onto a jiu-jitsu mat. Originally from Moldova, he spent years training in judo, sambo, and kickboxing before moving to the United States and discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a gym in the Bay Area.
His career took him back and forth between Europe and the U.S. several times before he eventually settled in Northern California, where he now trains at the academy he calls home.
We discuss how his background in traditional grappling and striking has influenced his jiu-jitsu, the differences he's noticed training in different countries, and plenty of BJJ topics along the way; including a sweep I've never heard of called the Iowa Sweep?! Theres something for everyone to enjoy in this episode!
21 Jul 2026
Ten Competitions before Blue Belt with 49yo Johnny Cheng
In this episode, I sit down with a 49-year-old three-stripe white belt who has packed a lot into just two years of training. Despite being relatively new to jiu-jitsu, he's already competed seven times and has set a personal goal of reaching double digits before earning his blue belt.
We talk about what drives him to compete so often, his evolving game, and how he somehow seems to know the name of every guard—from octopus and rubber to williams and coyote. If you enjoy hearing a lot of white belt insight, this episode is packed!
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