Jiu Jitsu Files

Jiu Jitsu Files

Hosted by: Joey Hauss & Eric Medina

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...

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FILE NO. 1 | The Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Club

Episode #1

The Jiu Jitsu Files kick things off with Joey Hauss and Eric Medina sharing the stories behind their journey through Jiu Jitsu — from early competition days and grassroots community projects to building academies,...
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FILE NO. 2 | New Students

Episode #2

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. In this file, Joey...
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FILE NO. 3 | Competition

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,...
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FILE NO. 4 | Why Veterans Are Drawn to Jiu Jitsu

Episode #4

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...
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FILE NO. 5 | Burning the Ships: How We Built the Jiu Jitsu Dream

Episode #5

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...
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FILE NO. 6 | Lessons About Failure and Success

Episode #6

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...
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FILE NO. 7 | Just. Get. Started.

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...
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FILE NO. 8 | Jiu Jitsu Etiquette

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 between...
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FILE NO. 9 | Learn the Work Before You Lead

Episode #9

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...
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