The Old Bastard's Guide to Surviving (and Thriving) on the Mats

A primer on mat life for the 40+ yr old grappler, from an Old Bastard who has been there and survived and (mostly) thrived during his jiu jitsu journey.

The Old Bastard's Guide to Surviving (and Thriving) on the Mats is a sports podcast hosted by OldBastardBJJ, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

OldBastardBJJ hosts The Old Bastard's Guide to Surviving (and Thriving) on the Mats, a sports show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Lez Roll Radio visits the OBBJJ Studios!

  Aug 16, 202659 min

  Hey friends! Today we have another very special guest - my friend from the podcast Lez Roll Radio, Kelly Schoenegge! Kelly is a brown belt in BJJ out of Kru Fit in Fishers, Indiana, and one of the hosts of the podcast Lez Roll Radio with her wife, Andrea. Kelly shares her jiu-jitsu story with us, including: how the WWE inspired her to start training; meeting her partner on the mats; starting Lez Roll Radio; starting an annual LGBTQ+ grappling camp; creating the Lez Roll Foundation; finding time to train with a toddler in the house; and more! Please join us for a fun chat, and learn more about this super cool human! https://www.lezrollradio.com/ https://krufit.com/ On IG @lezrollradio and @kellyschoenegge

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  Episode #10

  Gwen Roote and the Importance of Inclusivity in BJJ

  Aug 2, 202659 min

  Hey gang! I have a very special guest on today's show - Gwen Roote! Gwen is a brown belt in BJJ training out of the Pacific Northwest, an avid competitor, and an amazing advocate for the LGBTQ+ jiu-jitsu community. In this must-listen conversation, Gwen and I discuss: her introduction to jiu-jitsu; how jiu-jitsu helps us connect in meaningful ways to other people; why inclusive spaces in jiu-jitsu are so important; how to be a better LGBTQ+ ally in the jiu-jitsu space; and her insatiable thirst for competition. Give this episode a listen, and get to know this amazing woman and see what she is doing to make jiu-jitsu better for everybody! Thanks, and happy rolling! Mike Gwen's IG: @gwenjitsu Safe places to train BJJ for queer and trans people: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qj5jiarVAcAI83Q71GBolb6b1Lk5IAoGWrL9DY7a79w/edit?gid=0#gid=0

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: The Old Bastard of Bellingham

  Jul 19, 20261h 6m

  Hey Friends! Today we have another amazing guest - Jeff Shaw of Bellingham BJJ in Bellingham, Washington! Jeff is a black belt in jiu-jitsu, a professor of Journalism at Western Washington University, and one of my co-hosts on Fighting Matters. He is also a fascinating person with some great stories to tell, and lots of wisdom to share! In this conversation we discuss: his start in BJJ at the old age of 35; his early (and somewhat insane) competition career; his move across the country to his hometown and starting his own school; how he keeps the culture positive at Bellingham BJJ; his advice for the older grappler; the future of Bellingham BJJ's "Gi to Sea" event, and much more! So, traveler, stay a while and listen to this chat between two old bastards who happen to love jiu-jitsu! Thanks, and happy rolling! Mike Bellingham BJJ on the web: www.bellinghambjj.com Bellingham BJJ on Instagram: @bellinghambjj Jeff Shaw on Instagram: @jeffmshaw

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  Episode #8

  The Newaza Podcast joins the Old Bastard!

  Jul 6, 20261h 18m

  Hey friends! Today I present to you a great conversation with my friend Craig Cordi, BJJ black belt under Ron Keslar at American Elite Grappling in San Jose, California. Craig is also the host of the Newaza Podcast, another fine offering in the jiu jitsu podcast space! Craig and I talk about a variety of topics, including: his start in the martial arts as a kid; his experiences in traditional Japanese martial arts; his time powerlifting and body building; starting BJJ at 43; how to recover well to stay on the mats as we age; and advice for a new podcaster in the jiu jitsu space! Tune in to learn more about Craig and enjoy this convo between two certified old bastards! Happy Rolling! Mike The Newaza Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_newaza_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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  The Old Bastard's Guide to Surviving (and Thriving) on the Mats

  LA Open Mats is Old Bastard Approved!

  Jun 28, 202644 min

  Today we have my friend Paul Kim, from Southern California, who runs the Instagram account @losangelesopenmats. Paul has been training jiu jitsu on and off for years, and recently has been working to build community with his IG account that gives free information about open mats in the Los Angeles, California area. We discuss: Paul's jiu jitsu story; what lead him back to the mats after multiple breaks; how fatherhood impacts his training; what made him want to start building a database of local open mats; how he ensures the open mats he advertises are safe and inclusive; what his plans are for @losangelesopenmats in the future; and how community is the biggest benefit of training jiu jitsu. Please join us for a great discussion as I get to know this wonderful human being a little better. Thanks, and happy rolling! Mike

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