Twinjitsu Podcast — Episode 11

This episode starts off completely unhinged… and somehow turns into one of our most useful jiu-jitsu discussions yet.

We talk about the plan to run 36 miles before turning 36, why ultra marathons break you emotionally, and how running can reconnect you to your past.

Then we shift into one of the most important topics in jiu-jitsu:

How to actually develop your game.

We break down:

• When your game really starts to form
• Why studying athletes matters
• How range determines your guard
• Why filming your rolls speeds up learning
• The role of wrestling in modern sweeps
• Why self-discovery matters more than coaching

Whether you're a white belt trying to figure things out or a black belt refining your system, this one’s packed with real lessons.

Also… yes, there are poop stories.

Episode 10 of the TwinJitsu Podcast is here. This episode kicks off with a recap of a wild competition weekend — from IBJJF Pans to one of the most frustrating tournament experiences we’ve had in years. We talk about: Why we’re officially done competing at certain tournaments What makes a competition safe (and what doesn’t) Our plan to start running in-house tournaments The growing steroid problem in jiu-jitsu Why lineage isn’t as important as people think How hobbies outside jiu-jitsu saved our sanity And how changing our kids class structure is producing huge results We also break down: Lessons learned coaching at Pans How one small mistake can cost a match Our new approach to kids competition prep Why specific training disguised as games is working so well If you train, coach, or compete — this episode has a lot to chew on. Drop a comment: What’s your favorite tournament organization to compete in?

Justin Claphan’s Jiu-Jitsu Journey — Music, Coaching, Lightning Strike Survival & Writing a Memoir

Justin shares his incredible journey from starting Jiu-Jitsu in 2014 to coaching kids, overcoming injuries, surviving being struck by lightning, and writing his first memoir. We also dive into the connection between music and Jiu-Jitsu, the realities of coaching, and why having fun on the mats matters more than winning medals.

This episode has everything — wild stories, real lessons, and plenty of laughs.

⚡ Topics Covered:

• Getting struck by lightning and surviving
• How Jiu-Jitsu helped recovery
• Coaching kids and overcoming challenges
• Music and Jiu-Jitsu flow states
• Writing a memoir after trauma
• The importance of fun in training

If you train Jiu-Jitsu, coach kids, or love insane real-life stories — this episode is for you.