Episodes
Crafting Your Jiu-Jitsu Style Around Your Limitations ft RJ Nealon (E…
Welcome back to Fighters Drinking Coffee, where we are joined by Adaptive BJJ athlete and sports journalist, RJ Nealon. Join us as we delve into the art of developing your style in jiu-jitsu, focusing on competition and adapt...
Behind the Grind: Passion, Coaching, and the Making of Champions w/ T…
Welcome to "Fighters Drinking Coffee" where today's episode brings together the dynamic hosts of the "Strong AF Club" podcast, Nate Craig and Asim Faez. Listen in as we explore this exciting collaboration set in the lively en...
To Adapt and Overcome: The RJ Nealon Story (Episode 15)
Welcome to another episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee where today we sit down with the remarkable RJ Nealon, a world silver medalist in Jiu-Jitsu and a sports journalist for Special Olympics North America. RJ shares his insp...
To Gi or Not to Gi: Navigating Competition Choices (Episode 14)
Welcome to another episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee! Join hosts Michael Sutherland and Scott Dance as they delve into the intriguing world of Jiu-Jitsu competition, focusing on the age-old question: Gi or No Gi? Explore wh...
The Journey from Student to Teacher: Learning While You Teach (Episod…
In this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, we dive deep into the transition from student to teacher in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our hosts kick off the discussion with a listener question about this significant tran...
From Fat to Fighter: Khaldon Roukie's MMA Journey (Episode 12)
In this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, hosts Mike and Scott sit down with Khaldon Roukie, an MMA fighter, coach, and the son of a butcher; based out of District Martial Arts in Arlington, Virginia. Khaldon shares his in...
The Writer and the Fighter: Andrea Tang (Episode 11)
Join us for an engaging episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, where we sit down with Andrea Tang, a renowned author, passionate BJJ competitor, and host of the BJJ Today podcast for BJJ Mental Models. Andrea shares insights fr...
The Art of Cross-Training in Jiu-Jitsu (Episode 10)
Welcome to another exciting episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee! Today, we delve into the dynamic world of cross-training in Jiu-Jitsu, highlighting the experiences and benefits that arise from training with diverse groups. F...
Combat and Conspiracies with Dallas Ducote from Rising Tide (Episode …
In this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, join us as we sit down with Dallas Ducote, the dynamic owner of Rising Tide in Montgomery County. We discuss his business goals, fighting journey, and how he went from engineer to ...
Competition Conversations Part 2: Mikes 2025 Q1 Comps (Episode 8)
On this episode, we highlight the ups and downs of competition. Mike shares his experience with a super fight at Copa Elite 4 and participation in the Virginia Open for IBJJF. We reflect on returning to competition after a l...
Competition Conversations part 1: Scott does Chicago (Episode 7)
Scott breaks down his lead up and competition at the IBJJF Chicago open. We discuss takeaways, changes from prior competitions, as well as his focuses and how he approached competition day. Scott and Mike also delve into the ...
Making Weight: The First Battle of Every Competition (Episode 6)
On this episode, Scott and Mike go over an ever-present aspect of competing in BJJ: weight classes and weight cuts. Join us as we discuss the rigors of cutting weight safely, highlight the brutal reality of weight cuts, and o...
The Art of Strength and Conditioning with Asim Fayyaz (Episode 5)
We sit down with owner of NoVa Barbell Club, Asim Fayyaz. Asim, known for his expertise in training high-level grappling athletes, shares his journey from starting a garage gym to building a thriving community focused on stre...
The Story of Shane "The Night Train" Marshall (Episode 4)
Scott and Mike sit down with Shane "The Night Train" Marshall, a national champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and accomplished mixed martial artist. Join us as Shane shares his unique journey from growing up in Dubois, Pennsylvan...
The Importance of Recovery (Episode 3)
Listen in as Scott and Mike explore various recovery techniques, including strength training, diet, and mental breaks, and how these contribute to longevity in the sport. Learn how to maintain peak performance by adopting a h...
Longevity in Training (Episode 2)
In this episode, Scott and Mike delve into the intricacies of balancing competitive jiu-jitsu training with the demands of everyday life. As they reflect on their evolution from full-time fighters to seasoned practitioners, t...
How and Why We Train the Way We Do (Episode 1)
On this episode Scott and Mike discuss purposeful training that we have been doing as preparation for competition and our ideology behind it. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want...
