Fighters Drinking Coffee
Scott and Mike discuss Jiu-jitsu training, competition and lifestyle using their years of experience in the BJJ competition and training world. We dive in to topics such as training regimens, recovery, training for competition, different coaching styles, and more. We also interview guests, friends, ...
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April 14, 2026
(Ep 58) New at the Gym? Fit In, Avoid Injury, and Stick with Jiu-Jitsu
In this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee the hosts discuss how gyms can welcome newcomers and help them become long-term jiu-jitsu students, and how new members—whether white belts or experienced visitors—can fit into a ne...
April 7, 2026
(Ep 57) Fighting, Food and a New Sleep Supplement: David Bergida on Training and Business
On this episode David Bergida joins the show to discuss his transition from Division I wrestling to MMA, his training and fight-week rituals, and how he balances competition with family life. They also dig into health and opt...
March 31, 2026
(Ep 56) The Fighters Drinking Coffee Rules of the Road
On today’s episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee we wrap up our Dallas trip, share the "rules of the road" for competing and traveling for jiu-jitsu, and trade practical tips on weight management, pre- and post-competition meal...
March 24, 2026
(Ep 55) Tales from the Road: Dallas Day 1 Post-Mortem
Recorded in the hotel lobby after day one of the IBJJF Dallas Open, Scott and Mike talk tournament rituals, pre- and post-competition meals, hotels, restaurants and the road life around jiu-jitsu events — including a deep div...
March 17, 2026
(Ep 54) Is Sandbagging Cowardly, or Do You Just Suck?
On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee we unpack sandbagging — when someone hides their true skill to enter lower divisions or downplay experience in the gym. The hosts share real stories, why people do it, and how it af...
March 10, 2026
(Ep 53) Fighters Drinking Coffee Turns One...Again!
We celebrate the one-year anniversary of Fighters Drinking Coffee with reflections on weekly consistency, improvements in editing and sound, favorite guest episodes (Big John, Tim Dawson, Raf), and the show’s stronger focus o...
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