The Bad Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

About The Bad Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

The Bad Jiu-Jitsu Podcast is a lighthearted and self-deprecating show hosted by BJJ blue belts Sean and Martyn, who train at Henshall BJJ in Manchester under black belt Steve Henshall. Embracing their status as incompetents, they offer candid conversations about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), sharing personal experiences, gym anecdotes, and reflections on training culture. With a blend of humor and genuine insight, the hosts aim to create an inclusive space for listeners at all levels of the sport.

Publisher

Sean Vella

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Oct 2024

Latest episode

4 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jan 2026

   46 - New Year, New Belt

   Well he's only gone and done it! Martyn has unlocked the Blue Belt achievement! But do not worry we remain with our Bad Jiu-Jitsu and our bad takes. To celebrate, Martyn chooses the Move of the Week and we chat our usual rubbish. Blue is the new bad!

2. 

   28 Dec 2025

   45 - The "I" in idiots...

   The duo makes a return which no one eagerly waited for. Will Martyn ever fix the clapper board? The move of the week is a not a submission (shock horror). And when will some one make BJJ Top Trumps. Delve into the inner workings of two idiots and enjoy the show.

3. 

   26 Nov 2025

   44 - A Delight...

   Martyn is working on a personal rebrand.. its not working Move of the week is a simple but high percentage move as shown brilliantly by our teammate Ellis in competition last week. We then touch on lineage and how it affect culture more than anything and the importance (or not) of it. Enjoy the show This weeks episode is sponsored by Ikigai Submission Grappling, keep an eye out for the advert.

Who has been a guest on The Bad Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tish Allsopp
• Ben Allsopp
• Anthony Ratcliffe

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

5,584

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.