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Episode 156 - UFC BJJ Might Have Already Hit Its Ceiling (opens the original)
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Can UFC BJJ keep growing — or does PGF have the better long-term model for professional jiu-jitsu? On Episode 156 of the BJJ Balance Podcast, Kenny and Matt get into the future of professional grappling, UFC BJJ’s move behind a paywall, and why PGF’s team-based format, franchises, trades, free agency and city-based teams could eventually turn jiu-jitsu into something that looks much more like a traditional professional sport. But before we get there, Matt has another idea: Judo needs to be Ameri
Episode 155 - The Future of Jiu-Jitsu Is TEAM Based (opens the original)
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#BJJ #JiuJitsu #PGF PGF is changing — and the new format might be exactly what professional jiu-jitsu has been missing. On Episode 155 of BJJ Balance, Kenny and Matt break down the evolution of the Professional Grappling Federation, the move toward true TEAM competition, the new playoff structure, the possession arrow, All-Star weekend, performance money, and why creating actual team loyalty could completely change the way fans follow professional jiu-jitsu. Could PGF eventually become something
Episode 154 - "I'd Rather Snap My Foot Than Tap" — Shawn Melanson's Wildest Injury Stories (opens the original)
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Shawn Melanson joins the BJJ Balance Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on everything going on in grappling right now. He gives his honest take on the viral ADCC biting incident and the chaos of a stalled-out match with zero action, breaks down why he thinks jiu jitsu will never turn into serious money no matter how viral moments like knockouts and slams get, and predicts the next generation of teenage prodigies is about to change the sport in the next decade. From there Shawn goes deep on
Episode 153 - World Masters Worlds Vegas Recap: Legends, Injuries, and Growth (opens the original)
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On episode 153 of the BJJ Balance Podcast, Mat and Kenny open up about the wild growth of this show — three and a half years of grinding, doubters turning into supporters, and finally meeting longtime listeners face to face at World Masters Worlds in Las Vegas. They break down the shoutout-worthy moments from the trip: legends like Marcelo Garcia, Xande Ribeiro, and Robert Drysdale in the building, a brutal arm injury on the mats, and Kenny's very on-brand souvenir choice (squishy toys for the k
Episode 152 - Mega Gyms, Affiliate Drama, and Why Splitting From Your Team Is Never Easy (opens the original)
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On episode 152 of the BJJ Balance Podcast, Mat shows up to the soccer field mohawk and all, and the guys open up about the side-eye he gets from suburban dads, his wife's reaction to the new look, and why 42 felt like the last chance to try it. From there they get serious fast, breaking down a viral video of a grappler getting stacked in a triangle and reportedly left paralyzed, and Mat lays out his hard rule for staying safe when your legs go over your head. That leads into a genuine, respectfu
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