Beyond the Mats

This week we’re joined by a blue belt out of British Columbia, training at West Coast Jiu Jitsu — you probably know him as the viral “Self Jiujitsu” Coach; he’s a competitor and content creator who’s been putting in serious work on the mats.

We talk about his surgery and recovery, his competition journey, and how he balances it all with making content.

Another solid conversation with someone pushing the sport forward, both online...

In this episode, we sit down with amateur MMA fighter Trey White from Ronin Fitness in Eau Claire, WI. Trey shares insight into his mindset while competing, the people who motivate him, life outside the cage, and much more. A great look into the journey of a young fighter building his path in the sport.

To get to know trey better, check out his content on his instagram, you won’t be let down.

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In this episode of Beyond the Mats, we talk with Kalo Steely, a 16-year-old grappler making waves in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. Starting his martial arts journey with judo, Kalo eventually transitioned into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where he now regularly challenges himself in adult competition brackets.

We dive into what first drew him to martial arts, his competitive mindset, how he balances training as a young athlete, and...

In this episode of Beyond the Mats, I sit down with Salvador Hernández, a BJJ brown belt from Enso Jiu Jitsu in Portland, Oregon. With a big super fight on the horizon, Salvador opens up about his training, mindset, and the journey that led him into coaching. We also dive into life off the mats, the lessons Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has given him, and how he’s using them to inspire others inside and outside the gym.

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This week I sit down with Austin “Osmosis” Jones — a 16-11 pro MMA fighter, former Nebraska college football player, and currently training at Factory X in Englewood, Colorado.

We talk about life off the mats, his training mindset, building with his gym, and dive deep into the fight scene in Colorado. From the cage to the community, Austin brings a unique perspective on what it takes to compete at a high level.

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In this episode I sit down with Waylon Redman, an 18-year-old blue belt competitor out of Fayetteville, Arkansas. We talked about his journey in jiu-jitsu so far, the grind of training, stepping into competition, and a lot more. Waylon’s mindset and approach to the sport at such a young age makes for a really solid conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Beyond the Mats, I chat with Sam Gaier from Eau Claire, Wisconsin — a brown belt from Ronin with a killer 52-7 BJJ record and a 5-1 amateur MMA run. Sam’s known for his relentless work ethic and a mindset that pushes him to constantly improve both on and off the mats. We talk about what life was like before martial arts, his love for jiujitsu, and what’s next for his career. If you’re into grappling or fighting, ...

This week on Beyond the Mats, I’m joined by Francis (Frank) Saint Peter — a 4-1 amateur fighter out of Warrior Built MMA in Pueblo, Colorado.

We dive into the mental side of the fight game — from handling nerves in the cage to staying focused when life gets heavy outside it.

Frank opens up about what fighting has taught him far beyond just training and competition. A real conversation about mindset, growth, and the battles that don...

In this episode of Beyond the Mats, I sit down with pro MMA fighter Austin Clayton for an honest conversation about the journey that shaped him. We talk about his life before MMA, his decorated wrestling career, and how growing up close with his father influenced the man—and fighter—he is today. Austin opens up about life in Las Vegas, the mental shift that comes with expecting his first child, and how all of it fuels his hunger to...

In this very first episode of Beyond the Mats, I introduce you to the mission, the mindset, and the meaning behind the podcast.

This isn’t just another fight recap show — Beyond the Mats is where we get real about the journey behind every fighter, grappler, and coach. Whether you’re training BJJ, stepping into the cage, or just obsessed with the lifestyle, this podcast is for you.

I’ll be sharing what you can expect in upcomi...