We're back! Episode 96 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing consent and safety in Jiu-Jitsu, you know, just to put everyone to sleep. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.c…

We're back! Episode 95 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing the worrying rise of hate speech, making enemies on reddit, and the state of athletes in the USA. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com …

We're back! Episode 94 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing crushing your own junk on purpose, stinky grapplers, and a mea culpa on guard. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitst…

We're back! Episode 93 of Villaincast, and we have finally returned from our short hiatus. This week we are catching up on our mailbag, discussing where defence disappeared to, plagiarism, and defiling the Vatican. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://di…

We're back! Episode 92 of Villaincast, and this week we are back answering your questions, including ignoring the guard pass, flow rolling, and why we think the conversation is wrong on eco. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home…

We're back! Episode 91 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss what happened in December, where we ended up, and training over Christmas. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com You…

We're back! Episode 90 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss how far magic gets you in Jiu-jitsu, and developing the skill of watching competitions. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfit…

We're back! Episode 89 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss people leaving Jiu-Jitsu, functional lifting, and travelling the world with BJJ. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.c…

We're back! Episode 88 of Villaincast, and this is a very special episode of when Rob Biernacki of BJJ Concepts, the lord of Defensive BJJ Priit Mihkelson, and yours truly, all ended up in a room together. For the video version please visit the Chris Paines BJJ YouTube Channel. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just joi…

We're back! Episode 87 of Villaincast, and this week it's just myself, answering your questions, and talking about my perspective on what one of the biggest hurdles to progress is in Jiu-jitsu, objectivity. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg…

We're back! Episode 86 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss how to track your progress, plateus, and the Purple Belt blues. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - yout…

We're back! Episode 85 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss the an arm bar secret weapon, crisis of confidence, and becoming a Mongolian wrestling champ. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fight…

We're back! Episode 84 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss the IBJJF, a certain ridiculous $36 bit of plastic, and the arguement against submissions. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fighting…

We're back! Episode 83 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss what it now means to be a serious sport, and who is responsible for the culture of a gym. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingf…

We're back! Episode 82 of Villaincast, and normality has resumed.... This week we discuss what makes a great competitor, and it's a depressing one. We also talk about anxiety and what coaches can do to make the environment friendlier. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord C…

We're back! Episode 81 of Villaincast, the forbidden episode. We tried to do this episode again and released it as 81.5, but unfortunately that one went out of sync. So, much to my despair, here you go. The one we didn't want to release. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discor…

We're back! Episode 80 of Villaincast and this week we are answering all of your questions, which were pretty much just about CJI. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - y…

We're back! Episode 79 of Villaincast and this week we are answering whether we are an echo chamber on Villiancast. Spoilers! Yes. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - y…

We're back! Episode 78 of Villaincast and this week we are entering our final form as Agony Aunts, firstly by telling higher belts to f*** off. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.co…

We're back! Episode 77 of Villaincast and this week we are finding out what came next after last week's utterly terrible cliffhanger. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube …

We're back! Episode 76 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing filling out health and safety forms for violence, Danaherisms, and growing a conscience. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - figh…

We're back! Episode 75 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing giving eco to traditional martial artists, anti wrestling, and how to throw a Viking. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightin…

We're back! Episode 74 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing the benefits of beating up 12 year olds in hallways, takedown advice, and the future of Gi. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - f…

We're back! Episode 73 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing "Did we bring down Gracie Barra?", along with how to avoid strangling children, and avoiding panicking in competition. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home -…

He's back! Episode 72 of Villaincast and it's the Return of the Chief, with Naqi back to the show, joining Chris answering your questions from Instagram, including our thoughts on the new CJI. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Ho…

We're back! Episode 71 of Villaincast and it's the Return of the Reap, with Chris talking about being a Globetrotting BJJ coach and the main frustration of people he meets on the road. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chr…

We're back! Episode 70 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing what happens when you give male horses the snip too late, Jiujitsu as you get older, and becoming a craftsman. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at http…

We're back! Episode 69 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing fighting giants, starting a gym, and being a mat douche. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gy…

We're back! Episode 68 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing choking old women, ecological burnout, and how you might one day end up as a lampshade. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJX…

We're back! Episode 67 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are showing why you shouldn't fly with scissors. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.co…

We're back! Episode 66 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are feeling fiery, and we talk about stuff we can't write about here. Prepare yourself. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chris…

We're back! Episode 65 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss ecological dynamics and blue belt blues. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.co…

We're back! Episode 64 of Villaincast, this week it's just Chris answering your questions with Naqi celebrating Eid. This week, it's the turn of looking after your neck, conditioning, and the role of the mat enforcer. The Villain returns with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, ple…

Coming in for a second visit to the podcast, communication coach and BJJ Black Belt Joshua Janis talks about gym culture and being Painless, Precise and Playful. A genuine hero returns. Instagram - /joshuaj_bjj Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - dis…

We're back! Episode 62 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss the signs and symptoms of McDojo and other controversies in Jiu-jitsu. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj…

We're back! Episode 61 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss their recent travels. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube…

We're back! Episode 60 of Villaincast, this week it's just Chris answering your questions after a long US tour. This week, it's the turn of ignoring guard as a beginner, and short people takedowns. The Villain returns with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discor…

Recorded on the road at Katharo BJJ in Denver CO, home of Steve Hordinski, and also featuring Charles Harriott, we talk about the pitfalls of teaching, old school combat, and a demonstration of Inside Bladed Guard (check out the YouTube Video). Instagram - /hordinski_jiujitsu Instagram - /charlesharriott Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfits…

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, former MMA fighter, and alumni of both Bellator and the Ultimate Fighter, Helen "Hellraiser" Harper finally sits down and chats with Chris about training in Thailand, self belief, being on reality TV, and what happens when you finally hang up the gloves. Instagram - /hhhellraiser Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fight…

Irish born BJJ black belt PJ Lucey sits down for a face to face podcast with Chris, talking about early Irish BJJ, joining onto BJJ Globetrotters, and training under respected MMA coach Jon Kavanagh. Instagram - /coachpjlucey Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybj…

We're back! Episode 56 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris discuss if we need belts, work benches, and ask for people to send in Jiu-Jitsu chat up lines. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home …

We're back! Episode 55 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris have one of the busiest letter bags they've ever received. Get ready for this one. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispaine…

We're back! Episode 54 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about how it feels to not want to train anymore, along side how to beat a villain. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chris…

We're back! Episode 53 of Villaincast, this week it's just Chris answering your questions, including passing flexible guards, lapel nonsense, and what does it mean to defend everything. The Villain returns with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at…

British born MMA fighter Robbie Scott, alumni of both Chris and Wolfslair, talks about the MMA culture of Kuwait, his current home, the rise of combat sports in the Middle East, and the Khabib Effect. Instagram - /robbiescottmma Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/intheor…

We're back! Episode 51 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about teaching leg locks to beginners, no gi sweeps, and Stephen Hawking. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj…

We're back! Episode 50 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris talk about the futility of New Year's Resolutions, the IBJJF, and the regret of the Christmas Special. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJX…

We're back! Episode 49 of Villaincast returns with a Reap the Weak Christmas Special, with Naqi and Chris trying to keep it together whilst talking about the year that has been and what the plan is for 2024. El Jefe and the Villain return with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, pl…

BJJ Black Belt under Priit Mihkelson, over 20 years of Grappling experience, former operator of 10th Planet Amsterdam, and semi infamous for taking on many Black Belts and winning using only Turtle, Raoul Audhoe appears in this special episode of Villiancast. Recorded in person at Raoul's gym, Tribe Grappling, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the two tal…

We're back! Episode 47 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are with a very full mail sack. Lots and lots of questions. Including acceptable amounts of torture, and what we'd see unbanned in competition. El Jefe and the Villain return with Reap the Week. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or …