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Coach Ben Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJiuJitsuMag's Coach Ben Podcast
Show dedicated to performance, philosophy, strength and conditioning, nutrition, brazilian jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts. Coach Ben is a BJJ Black Belt, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Nutritionist and Gym owner.
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Episodes
Competition is Insignificant
August 20, 2021 18:53 - 22 minutes - 42.9 MBDealing with a Problem Student
August 20, 2021 18:51 - 49 minutes - 112 MBDealing with a Problem Student
Is the GI dead?
May 30, 2021 23:10 - 40 minutes - 75.6 MBBen and Jim discuss whether the Gi or Kimono is on it's way out of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Where does Confidence come from?
May 19, 2021 07:57 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBJim and Ben talk about where confidence comes from.
Why copying the greats won't make you great
April 20, 2021 22:28 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBCopying the greats will only lead to mediocre results, if that. Jim and Coach Ben talk about the reasons why.
Erik Paulson
April 11, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 155 MBCoach Ben and Jim talk with Erik Paulson. Rickson Gracie. Josh Barnett. CSW.
Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao Situation
March 22, 2021 23:30 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBThe Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao Situation Coach Ben and Jim discuss the Gordon and Andre situation and the slap as well as the apology from Andre and what we can learn from this.
Rigan Machado
March 05, 2021 00:42 - 1 hour - 140 MBRigan Machado on his match with Rickson Gracie and on becoming the go-to man for training Hollywood celebrities at his academy in Beverly Hills, California. Rigan's celebrity clients include Ashton Kutcher, Marlon Wayans, Freddie Prinze Jr, Shaquille O'neal, Paul Walker, Scott Caan. There is a great story about Chuck Norris in here as well.
Rafael Lovato Jr.
February 26, 2021 01:55 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBCoach Ben and Jim talk to undefeated MMA fighter, former Bellator middleweight champion, and American Jiu-Jitsu legend Rafael Lovato Jr.
Critical Thinking
February 21, 2021 16:25 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MBCoach Ben and Jim talk about Critical Thinking and it's importance to jiu-jitsu and to personal development in other aspects of life.
How to change your mind
February 17, 2021 00:04 - 40 minutes - 76.3 MBHow to change your mind... and why it is an important attribute, value, virtue (whatever you want to call it) Coach Ben and Jim talk about the importance and strategies of changing your mind.
Coach Chong Xie (Hyperarch Fascia Training)
February 04, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBCoach Chong Xie (Hyperarch Fascia Training) Coach Chong is the performance coach for UFC Champion Zhang Weili and UFC Hall of Famer Allistair Overeem.
Drilling vs Sparring
January 24, 2021 21:28 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MBDrilling vs Sparring. Specific Training, Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ.
Fight2Win 160 Betting Analysis
January 15, 2021 01:02 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MBFight2Win 160 is a submission-only grappling event taking place on *Saturday January 16, 2021* in *Miami, FL* and streamed live on FloGrappling. William Tackett (-350) vs John Combs (+290) Jonnatas Gracie (-200) vs Hugo Marques (+165) Gabriel Almeida (-200) vs Pedro Marinho (+165)
Goal Setting and Jiu-Jitsu Trends for 2021
January 13, 2021 22:27 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBGoal Setting and Jiu-Jitsu Trends for 2021
Tom DeBlass on Haters in Jiu-Jitsu
December 10, 2020 07:23 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MBCoach Ben and Jim have Tom DeBlass on to talk about Haters in Jiu-Jitsu. How he deals with them, and how he needs them and even appreciates them. We also get Tom's opinion of loyalty and get some insight into how he runs his academy, Ocean County BJJ. Check out Tom's excellent instructional videos by going to his instagram page @tomdeblass and clicking the Link in Bio.
Nick Rodriguez AKA NickyRod
November 26, 2020 05:33 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MBCoach Ben and Jim talk to Nicky Rod about his future. On the team's move to Puerto Rico. Why John Danaher follows him? and more.
Ryron Gracie on "Ego" 2.0 (episode on youtube)
November 16, 2020 22:11 - 19 minutes - 9.35 MBPlease go to the JiuJitsuMag YouTube Channel or click the link below. Thanks! Coach Ben and Jim do a lesson with Ryron Gracie on Ego during training and having a different mindset during training to MAXIMIZE learning, fun and enjoyment of jiu-jitsu. Filmed at GRACIE UNIVERSITY in TORRANCE, CA. https://youtu.be/z-GnJ1ogyrY
5 Topics to Avoid in the Gym
November 13, 2020 15:58 - 46 minutes - 87.1 MBCoach Ben and Jim talk about 5 topics you should probably avoid in the jiu-jitsu academy, gym, or training facility. Please subscribe to the RSS feed!
Carla Esparza
October 30, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBCoach Ben and Jim talk to CARLA ESPARZA about JIU-JITSU, wrestling, MMA, her career, weight cutting, How she got her nickname etc. Carla "Cookie Monster" Esparza #4 Ranked UFC Strawweight
Is Jiu-Jitsu a good base for MMA?
October 23, 2020 23:30 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBIs Jiu-Jitsu a good base for MMA?
One of the biggest problems with Jiu-Jitsu in MMA
October 21, 2020 02:34 - 23 minutes - 43 MBCoach Ben and Jim discuss standing back up.
Foot and Ankle Training for Performance
October 03, 2020 05:37 - 34 minutes - 65 MBCoach Ben talks about experimenting with conditioning the feet and the transfer to sports performance.
Robert Drysdale CLOSED GUARD: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil
September 29, 2020 04:49 - 1 hour - 133 MBRobert Drysdale came on the podcast to talk about his NEW documentary about jiu-jitsu dropping SOON. CLOSED GUARD: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil www.closedguardfilm.com We also talk about his training philosophy and how he transitioned from becoming an elite jiu-jitsu competitor to becoming an elite mma coach. His online back and forth with Gordon Ryan. His student Max Rohskopf’s future. And what it’s like being half Brazilian and half Caucasian in a sport dominated by Brazilians....
Betting Analysis - Fight2Win 152
September 17, 2020 20:40 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MBMain Event: ### Edwin Najmi (-125) vs Michael Liera Jr. (+100) * GI Match * 10 Minutes * 170LBS The main event of F2W152 features Edwin Najmi taking on Michael Liera Jr. Edwin is one of Gracie Barra’s top competitors and likewise Michael Liera Jr. is one of the top competitors from ATOS. Edwin’s game involves aggressively attacking for submissions and the F2W rules favor this style since submission attempts are scored. Liera Jr. is considered the more fundamentally sound athlete and ...
Ryron Gracie on "Ego"
September 17, 2020 19:58 - 1 hour - 127 MBRyron Gracie on "Ego" Coach Ben and Jim talk about the EGO with a man that knows a thing or two about it. Gracie University founder Ryron Gracie comes on the podcast to discuss this very important topic in relation to Jiu-Jitsu. Thank you Ryron for coming on. I learned a lot. We talk about what caused Ryron to take a match on days notice against Josh Barnett when 10 other black belts turned the match down. We also talk about the Ego and mindset in jiu-jitsu. Must listen for anyone who wa...
Bonus: Ego and Jiu-Jitsu
September 09, 2020 22:27 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBWe talk about Ego. Apologies for our state of being. We both had no sleep and probably sound drugged up.
Betting Recap - SUG17, WUG1, Subversiv, UFC
September 03, 2020 21:58 - 36 minutes - 68.6 MBCoach Ben recaps the weekend of betting from: Submission Underground 17 Wrestling Underground 1 Subversiv 3 and UFC Fight Night
Betting Analysis - Submission Underground 17
August 27, 2020 21:10 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MBBetting Analysis - SUG17 presented by Chael Sonnen Coach Ben gives the betting analysis and breakdown for this weekend's upcoming Submission Underground 17 event taking place live on UFC Fight Pass. Craig Jones vs. Mason Fowler Amanda Loewen vs. Gillian Robertson PLUS Roberto Jimenez, Ethan Crelinsten, Ben Egli, Jesse Taylor, PJ Barch, Richie Martinez
Chael Sonnen
August 27, 2020 20:46 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBCoach Ben welcomes Chael Sonnen, former UFC title challenger, collegiate All-American, and the FOUNDER of Submission Underground. Listen as they breakdown this weekend's SUG 17 event and the launching of "Wrestling Underground". All action can be caught on UFC Fight Pass.
Betting Recap - WNO & UFC Fight Night
August 10, 2020 21:32 - 1 hour - 140 MBBen and Jim recap the past weekend's Who's No.1 results as well as UFC Fight Night. Betting Recap.
Betting Recap AND Who’s #1 - Betting Analysis
July 30, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 141 MBJim and Coach Ben recap the betting action from Fight2win 148 as well as UFC Fight Night. Then Coach Ben goes over the betting analysis and new matchups of Who’s #1. Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones are OUT. Vagner Rocha is IN.
Betting Analysis - Fight2Win 148
July 22, 2020 22:54 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBCoach Ben and Jim discuss Fight2Win 148 AND recap Figh2Win 147.
Betting Recap - Submission Underground and Fight2Win147
July 17, 2020 18:28 - 34 minutes - 65 MBCoach Ben recaps last weekend's events and goes over the betting analysis for Fight2Win and Submission Underground.
Sports betting: Is it the future of Grappling?
July 10, 2020 01:58 - 1 hour - 140 MBJim and Coach Ben talk about sports betting and gambling on grappling and whether or not it’s the future of the sport.
Seth Daniels
June 19, 2020 04:07 - 1 hour - 141 MBCoach Ben and Jim talk to Seth Daniels the owner and founder of Fight 2 Win. They talk about a wide array of topics including the plans for the next few F2W shows, ADCC preparations, The rules and judging, and plans to get sports betting into grappling.
Life Lessons #3 - How to know WHO to believe
June 18, 2020 02:54 - 15 minutes - 27.3 MBLife Lessons #3 - How to know WHO to believe I talk about my method of assessing someone's believability.
Life Lessons #2 - There is no GOOD or EVIL
June 15, 2020 20:11 - 15 minutes - 27.2 MBLife Lessons #2 - There is no GOOD or EVIL There is no good or evil, only perspective.
Weekend Event Recaps (Who's #1, UFC250, 3rd Coast Grappling)
June 11, 2020 07:07 - 50 minutes - 93.7 MBAs events begin to start back up, Coach Ben recaps the past weekend's action. Who's #1 UFC 250 3rd Coast Grappling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts
Will Jiu-Jitsu Academies Survive?
May 30, 2020 20:12 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBThrough pandemic, jiu-jitsu academies have many obstacles to face on the road to recovery. Whether through regulations or academy owner's treatment towards their student base, Coach Ben covers the topic through these multiple angles.
Positives of the Pandemic
May 25, 2020 10:10 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBNot all that comes out of a bad situation is "bad". Starting with a positive mindset will be key to moving onward and positioning yourself for the highest probability of a full recovery through this pandemic.
Dan Lukehart (Part 2) - Strategies for Re-opening
May 16, 2020 00:14 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MBCoach Ben welcomes "TrumpetDan" Dan Lukehart as they discuss some ideas on how to reopen once the stay at home orders end. Brea Jiu-Jitsu
Dan Lukehart - Re-opening Gyms
May 07, 2020 23:28 - 1 hour - 165 MBDan Lukehart on re-opening BJJ academies after the coronavirus outbreak. Dan or "TrumpetDan" is the owner of Brea Jiu-Jitsu in Brea, California and a black belt under Beneil Dariush.
BJJ Customs: Uniforms
May 07, 2020 00:39 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MBUniform requirements in martial arts. Culty or not?
Life Lessons #1 - Play long term games with long term people
May 05, 2020 22:03 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBLife Lessons #1 - Play long term games with long term people If you can’t see yourself working with someone for life, don’t work with them for a day.
Covid-19 Update #2, The road to recovery
May 05, 2020 19:57 - 41 minutes - 77.2 MBCovid-19 Update #2, The road to recovery
Submission Underground 13 RECAP
April 30, 2020 20:54 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBSubmission Underground 13 RECAP SUG13, Craig Jones, Vinny Magalhaes, Gordon Ryan, Betting Advice, Betting Lines, Ethan Crelinstein, Ritchie Boogeyman Martinez, Austin Vanderford, Mr. VanZant, Jake Ellenberger, Chael Sonen