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Hosted by Joey Hauss & Eric Medina · sports · EN
Jiu Jitsu Files explores the stories, lessons, culture, and community behind a life in Jiu Jitsu. From competition and coaching to building academies and navigating life on and off the mats, each episode blends real conversation, practical insight, and the experiences that shape the journey. Whether you’re a longtime grappler or brand new to the art, this podcast is for anyone who knows Jiu Jitsu goes far beyond technique.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJiu Jitsu Files explores the stories, lessons, culture, and community behind a life in Jiu Jitsu. From competition and coaching to building academies and navigating life on and off the mats, each episode blends real conversation, practical insight, and the experiences that shape the journey.
Jiu Jitsu Files is hosted by Joey Hauss & Eric Medina. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "File No. 19: Funny Stories" (28 October 2026, 47 minutes), "File No. 18: The Tournament Experience" (21 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "File No. 17: Stories From AIGA" (14 October 2026, 69 minutes).
Jiu Jitsu Files publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Jiu Jitsu Files is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Jiu Jitsu Files requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Jiu Jitsu Files's contact route on record: verified email.
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Joey Hauss & Eric Medina hosts Jiu Jitsu Files, a sports podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #19
From backyard fights and unforgettable gym characters to tournament disputes that turned into unexpected superfights, this episode takes a lighter look at the wild side of Jiu Jitsu. Plenty of laughs, questionable...
Episode #18
What separates a great grappling tournament from a frustrating one? Joey Hauss and Eric Medina discuss the details that make or break the competitor experience—from weigh-ins, warm-up areas, and scheduling to...
Episode #17
What does international grappling look like behind the scenes? Eric will let you know in File 17.
Episode #15
What happens when you don't know the ruleset until you step onto the mat? In File No. 15, Joey and Eric sit down the night before the Lake Arrowhead Jiu Jitsu Open to talk about the idea behind the tournament—and why...
Episode #14
What does it look like to build your life around Jiu Jitsu? In File No. 14, Joey and Eric sit down with Andrew Murillo—Owner of 10th Planet Murrieta, PGF Referee, and founder of King of Subs—to talk about turning a...
Episode #13
In File No. 13, Joey and Eric talk about why efficiency matters more than brute force, how different grappling styles have shaped modern Jiu Jitsu, and why the way you train has to evolve as you get older and more...
Running a Jiu Jitsu academy involves much more than teaching Jiu Jitsu. In File No. 12, Joey and Eric talk about the things nobody prepares you for when you open a gym—from floods, power outages, and construction...
Episode #11
File 11 is a fast, funny, deeply personal look at the people, philosophies, and bizarre stories that built the LA Jiu Jitsu Club into what it is today.
Episode #10
In File No. 10, Joey and Eric go back to their wrestling days at Moorpark College and talk about how those experiences helped shape the competitors—and people—they eventually became. They share stories about Coach Paul...
In this File, Joey and Eric break down a lesson that shaped their careers: say yes to the smaller jobs before you're ready for the bigger ones. By helping other people build, run, and support the things they wanted to...
Episode #8
Gym etiquette can make or break your Jiu Jitsu experience. The smallest habits - showing up on time, wearing the right gear, knowing when to speak up or shut up, and reading the room - can be the difference...
Episode #7
Most people want to wait until they have everything figured out before they start. Joey and Eric argue the opposite. In File No. 7, they talk about why momentum comes from taking action, why saying yes creates...
File No. 6 is all about competition. Joey and Eric talk about what separates good competitors from great ones, handling wins and losses, competition nerves, visualization, injuries, and why consistency beats...
<p>In this File, we look back at the chaotic, stressful, and beautiful journey of building our Jiu Jitsu life from the ground up. From graveyard shifts and bartending to running open mats and hustling odd jobs, this one...
In this File, we look back at the chaotic, stressful, and beautiful journey of building our Jiu Jitsu life from the ground up. From graveyard shifts and bartending to running open mats and hustling odd jobs, this one is...
<p>In this Memorial Day file, Joey & Eric reflect on the deep connection between military life and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They share stories from the Marines, wrestling, and training mats to explore why veterans are often...
In this Memorial Day file, Joey & Eric reflect on the deep connection between military life and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. They share stories from the Marines, wrestling, and training mats to explore why veterans are often...
Episode #3
Competition has a way of exposing both your strengths and your weaknesses—and that's exactly why it's such a powerful teacher. In this File, Joey Hauss and Eric Medina share lessons learned from years of competing...
Episode #3
<p >Competition has a way of exposing both your strengths and your weaknesses—and that's exactly why it's such a powerful teacher.</p> <p >In this File, Joey Hauss and Eric Medina share lessons learned from years of...
Episode #2
<p>This file explores the nuances of onboarding new students into Jiu Jitsu, from first-day expectations to effective teaching strategies, and the importance of authenticity and control in training.</p> <p>In this file...
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