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40 & Fighting is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast about training, competing, recovery and life as an older BJJ practitioner. Join our two hosts, John and Anthony, as they dive headfirst into the world of jiu-jitsu and beyond, while embracing all the entertaining aspects that life has to offer.In this exciting challenge, we'll explore the exhilarating world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as two men approaching the big 4-0, determined to stay active, fit, and mentally sharp. But that's just the beginning! Our channel is more than just BJJ – it's a vibrant mix of passion, humor, and everything that ignites our spirits.Get ready for thrilling discussions on the latest UFC fights, intriguing boxing matches, and the world of sports that captivates our attention. We'll dive into the ring, dissect the techniques, and share our thoughts on the fighters who inspire us.But it doesn't stop there! Life is meant to be celebrated, and we'll be raising a glass or two as we explore our favorite brews, dive int
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40 & FIGHTING is hosted by 40andfighting. The show has published 159 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Hidden Network Inside Every BJJ Gym | 40 & Fighting #151" (19 October 2026, 49 minutes), "The Masters Division Menace: Hector Beltran’s Path to Black Belt | Path to Black #9" (13 October 2026, 78 minutes), and "Judo Tournament Recap + JJWL Team Dominates | 40 & Fighting Ep. 150" (5 October 2026, 43 minutes).
40 & FIGHTING publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 159 episodes.
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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym is more than a place to train — it can become one of the strongest communities you’ll ever be part of. In Episode 151 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast , we dive into one of the most underrated...

The Path to Black returns with Episode 9, and this one features one of the most exciting names making noise in the Masters division — Professor Hector Beltran. Hector has built a reputation for bringing technical...

This week, we break down a recent Judo tournament and talk about how the team performed at JJWL, including the matches, the atmosphere, the lessons learned, and why competition is such an important part of growth in...

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your Jiu-Jitsu is… stop training for a minute. We’re back from vacation for Episode 149 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, and after taking some time away from the mats, we get into...

What if the stress from your job could actually make you better at Jiu-Jitsu? In Episode 148 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, we dig into the reality of balancing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a demanding career, family, recovery...

Episode 147 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast comes to you from a brand-new location — The Hive, the new home base for Sneakreaper. This week, we settle into The Hive and catch up after another busy stretch of...

What does a lifetime in martial arts actually look like? In The Path to Black Episode 8, 40 & Fighting sits down with Sensei James O'Slattery, a Judo Yondan (4th Dan), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, and Shodokan Karate...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a way of becoming much more than just something you do a few nights a week. Episode 146 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast comes after a busy week for us. We talk about the Hive grand opening, some...

Episode #145
Episode 145 starts off spicy. This week on the 40 & Fighting Podcast, Anthony wastes no time getting fired up about FloWrestling, and things quickly turn into one of those conversations where you know he has been...

What does it really take to compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after 40? In Episode 144 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, Misa and John have an honest conversation about competing in BJJ as an older athlete and the unique...
In Episode 141 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, Misa returns to join John and Anthony for an important conversation about injury prevention, physical preparation, mental health, and building longevity in Jiu-Jitsu...
Episode #140
Is Conor McGregor really back? In this episode of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, we break down the highly anticipated UFC 329 matchup between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, discussing what this fight means for both...
Happy 4th of July from the 40 & Fighting Podcast! This week, John and Anthony kick back for an episode covering a little bit of everything happening in the world of martial arts and beyond. From Independence Day weekend...

Ever wondered what the proper etiquette is when dropping into a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy while traveling? In Episode 138 of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, we dive into one of the most important—and often...
Happy Father's Day from the 40 & Fighting Podcast! With Anthony out this week, Misa joins the show for a special episode dedicated to all the dads who somehow manage to juggle family, work, and still find time to train...
Episode #136
This week on the 40 & Fighting Podcast, we're diving deep into one technique that completely took over our training week: Worm Guard (or is it Lapel Guard?). Whatever you call it, we spent the entire week getting...
This week on 40 & Fighting, John and Anthony dive into two of the biggest topics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu right now: UFC BJJ and the IBJJF World Championships. We break down the impact of UFC entering the grappling scene...
Episode #134
In this episode of the 40 & Fighting Podcast, we sit down with our professor, mentor, and 4x BJJ World Champion Omar Salum to talk about one of the most dominant competition runs we've ever witnessed. Professor Omar has...
At what point does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stop being “just a hobby” and start becoming part of who you are? In Episode 133 of 40 & Fighting, we dive deep into the mindset shift that happens after years on the...

Episode #132
In this episode of 40 & Fighting, we dive into real conversations around jiu-jitsu, judo training, and dealing with injuries—because let's be honest… if you train long enough, you will get banged up. We...
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