Fighters Drinking Coffee

Scott and Mike
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Join the hosts, Scott Dance and Michael Sutherland, as they share their experiences and journey through jiu-jitsu. They share their understanding through coaching experience, competitive campaigns, and exploration of concepts and topics in the world of Jiu-Jitsu.  They venture outside their own understanding by bringing in friends and guests to discuss and understand the experiences that others have within the sport. 

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    (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 on jiu-jitsu. Plus: listener topics like open-mat policies, the podcast’s international reach, endorsements for Nova Barbell Club, and plans for a Patreon—short updates and gratitude for a growing community. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    1 h y 12 min

  2. 3 MAR

    (Ep 52) The Mental Side of Jiu Jitsu with Big John Christian, PsyD

    Welcome back to Fighters Drinking Coffee with guest John Christian — double gold Masters World champion and licensed clinical psychologist. In this episode John discusses how jiu-jitsu hooks athletes, the role of community and quick feedback loops, and how competition amplifies arousal and reward. They riff on nerd lore (Star Wars and Lord of the Rings) and then dive into psychology topics: addiction versus reinforcement, Yerkes–Dodson arousal law, stress inoculation, mental toughness, impostor syndrome, and how coaches and athletes can structure training and goals. Practical takeaways include using exposure to discomfort to build resilience, shifting from ego to process-focused goals, setting small achievable training targets, and tuning arousal for competition with routines and deliberate practice. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    1 h y 47 min

  3. 24 FEB

    (Ep 51)The Jiu-Jitsu Fix — Highs, Burnout, and Why We Keep Coming Back

    Hosts Mike and Scott dive into how jiu-jitsu becomes an all-consuming passion in this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee: Jiu-Jitsu Anonymous. They share personal confessions about quitting jobs, chasing competition highs, and how training can replace destructive habits while also risking burnout and relationship strain. The conversation covers the sport's mental and social benefits, warning signs when obsession turns harmful, and a plan to bring a psychologist on a future episode to explore the topic more deeply. Listeners are invited to connect via Discord and social channels for questions and feedback. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    57 min

  4. 17 FEB

    (Ep 50) Did You Join a Jiu-Jitsu Cult?

    This episode examines cult-like behavior in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms: how hierarchy, leader worship, cliques, and business practices can create unhealthy dynamics, and how humility, mutual respect, and cross-training act as green flags. Hosts share red and green flags to watch for, real scenarios and Star Wars analogies, and offer practical advice for evaluating your gym and protecting your own well-being. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    57 min

  5. 10 FEB

    (Ep 49) Nakapan Phungeforn: Jiu-Jitsu, Judo & the Dark Side

    On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, Nakapan Phungeforn from Beta Academy joins the hosts to discuss three decades in the D.C. martial arts scene, blending stories from jiu-jitsu, judo and kudo with candid takes on competition, gym culture, and memorable moments like a notorious "dojo storm." They cover training strategies, rule changes and preparing for the New York Open veterans judo division, plus real talk about recovery, sleep, supplementation, business mentorship, and how martial arts shapes life both on and off the mat.   Follow Nakapan's journey on Instagram: @nakapanmma Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    1 h y 15 min

  6. 3 FEB

    (Ep 48) Chatting with Adam Forster

    Adam Forster joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to talk European competition experiences, creative brand building, and his unique, often viral submission style known as "Adam Forster B******t". He shares stories from the London Open and Euros, the grind of competing across the UK, coaching and content creation, and how his art background and freelance illustration feed into his jiu-jitsu persona. The episode mixes playful gym politics, Star Wars-themed rivalry theories, sponsor shout-outs, and plans for upcoming superfights — a lively look at the modern jiu-jitsu subculture through Adam’s perspective.   Find Adam on Instagram @adamforsterbjj And show him and his sponsors some support https://www.freshlybakedfightwear.com Adam10 https://www.stickygrips.co.uk/ Forster15sg https://sweatcollector.com/ AF10 https://wtfwomenthatfight.com/ ADAM15 https://www.mrbassetts.com/shop?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio   Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    1 h y 1 min

  7. 27 ENE

    (Ep 47) Tim Dawson: Jiu-Jitsu, Conspiracies & Culture

    Tim Dawson of High Noon BJJ joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to talk jiu-jitsu culture through Star Wars metaphors, rivalries like Gordon Ryan vs. Craig Jones, and wild conspiracies from Jar Jar Sith theories to MKUltra. They also cover Tim’s coaching win at trials, community and politics—discussing civil liberties, government power, and why real conversation beats online division.   Find more of Tim on Instagram: @timdawsonbjj and @Highnoonbjj Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    1 h y 20 min

  8. 20 ENE

    (Ep 46) Is Jiu-Jitsu Star Wars, or Does It Take Itself Too Seriously?

    In this episode we ask whether jiu-jitsu takes itself too seriously, exploring the two cultural camps: the hyper-serious, macho side, and the silly, meme-driven side; and how figureheads like Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones fuel that divide. We discuss the idea that promoters may be manufacturing controversy (WWE-style), or that the split has been masterminded by a hooded evil figurehead looking to control the entire sport. We also discuss the role of social media in growing jiu-jitsu’s pop culture, and the simple takeaway: it’s a goofy sport, so have fun and don’t take it too seriously. We ask you the listeners: Who is jiu-jitsu's Obi-Wan Kenobi? Who is Mikey Musumeci in this analogy?  Join us on this fun ride through the silliness of our sports pop culture scene. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY

    44 min
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Join the hosts, Scott Dance and Michael Sutherland, as they share their experiences and journey through jiu-jitsu. They share their understanding through coaching experience, competitive campaigns, and exploration of concepts and topics in the world of Jiu-Jitsu.  They venture outside their own understanding by bringing in friends and guests to discuss and understand the experiences that others have within the sport. 

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  • Creador
    Scott and Mike
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    53
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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