Purple belt. White-collar professional. Husband and father who originally started training because he wanted to be a more capable protector for his family. He’s consistent, intentional in his training, humble enough to keep learning, and genuinely curious about how things work. He’s the kind of training partner you’re always happy to see across from you on the mats. We talk about training with purpose, staying curious, being a good partner, and working through the mental games that so many of us battle, no matter what belt is around our waist. This is Kai.

White belt. MBA. Teacher. Realtor. Business owner. City boy turned farmer. He left Vegas for Idaho because he wanted something different for his family, and when he decides he wants to learn something, he’s 110% in. And Jiu-jitsu is no exception. He’s fascinated by the art of it and trains with curiosity. We talk about injuries and healing, learning to roll smart, commitment, and the danger of self-deception...the stories we tell ourselves that keep us from growing. About being willing to look honestly at yourself, have the hard conversations, admit where you need to change, and then actually do the work. Because growth requires a level of honesty with yourself that isn’t always comfortable. This is Cody L.

Food scientist blue belt with a sweet spirit but don’t let that fool you. She’s strong, driven, curious, and not afraid to make bold moves, try new things, or completely change direction when life calls for it. We talk jiu-jitsu, Chobani yogurt, taking chances, pushing yourself, making bold moves, and what it looks like to build a life you’re actually excited about.

This is Kory.

A blue belt who helps coach kids class, and is the kind of guy who likes to deep dive, literally. We talk about everything from jiu-jitsu and staying fit to finances, philosophy, struggle, self-control, knowing yourself, and his ability to hold his breath for FOUR TO FIVE MINUTES. It's a conversation about challenging yourself, getting comfortable with discomfort, and the different ways we learn what we're actually capable of. This is Derrick.

Rest Round with August and Rusty. This time we're talking jiu-jitsu etiquette...the written rules, the unwritten rules, and the stuff you usually learn by accidentally doing it wrong. We get into being a good training partner, hygiene, training while injured, going slow on submissions, keeping your coaching to yourself, checking your ego, visiting other gyms, navigating different gym cultures, and why sometimes the best advice really is: shut up and be nice. Some things are universal. Some depend entirely on the gym. And some we definitely don't all agree on.

Join us for a story built on resilience, after suffering an injury as a teenager that would have been the end of the road for many people, he walks a different path. Today, he trains jiujitsu with intention, sports many tattoos, and isn't afraid to be brutally honest about the mistakes and shortcomings in his past. Rather than letting them define him, he's committed to becoming a better man and holding himself to a higher standard every day. We talk about moving from California to Idaho, embracing hard work, personal growth, and why showing up with purpose matters both on and off the mats.It's an honest conversation about resilience, accountability, and the kind of person we choose to become. This is Codi Z.

He joins the podcast again, this time to talk about one of the hardest parts of any sport: injury. From the physical recovery to the emotional and mental battle that comes with being sidelined, we dive into what it means to heal, stay connected, and find your way back. Honest, relatable, and a reminder that sometimes the toughest fight happens off the mats. This is Zack.

He has a passion for storytelling, filmmaking, and challenging himself. This led him to the mats, but his curiosity reaches far beyond. We talk about the movie he's creating, the documentaries he's made, power, growth, algorithms, success, and, somewhere along the way, a little jiu-jitsu too. It's a conversation about chasing meaningful work, staying curious, and what happens when you're willing to keep learning. This is Jason.