ALLGROUND

Laird and Elias

Laird and Elias Anderson are brothers, Jiu Jitsu black belts, and the founders of ALLGROUND Jiu Jitsu | a Reno, Nevada academy they built from the ground up into one of the city's most respected gyms. Laird is an unbeaten pro MMA fighter, while Elias is a three time Combat Jiu Jitsu World Champion. They built the ALLGROUND Podcast to live up to its name | a space that covers every ground: business, competition, mindset, and the paths of founders, athletes, and high performers who've mastered their craft. Its a place to sharpen your thinking, get inspired, and learn from people who've done it.

  1. Sep 10

    Tough times don't last. Tough people do. // AG pod with Mark Ormrod

    Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine, who had a life altering experience. He took a seemingly tragic experience, and made the most of it. For those who have maybe been lacking motivation and discipline in their own lives. Listen and take inspiration from this man here... Mark Ormrod.

  2. Feb 9

    Cooking for celebrities is NOT what you'd expect. // Chef Anne

    We interviewed a celebrity chef who just so happens to be... OUR MOM! In this podcast we discussed what its like cooking for celebrities, how she got involved with cooking, clean eating for high performance athletes and much more. Hope you all enjoy this episode!

  3. Jan 28

    How your first MMA fight should feel // AG Pod episode: 29

    In this episode of the Allground podcast, we brought on our first representative of Allground MMA. Julian Aguilar is a home grown student of ours that through his jiu jitsu journey slowly became interested in MMA. Eventually he decided to go all in. He's an exceptionally hard worker and a good friend of ours and were excited for you all to listen.

  4. Jan 7

    AG POD EP: 28 // How do you know if taking a risk is truly worth it?

    Research shows that 76% of people regret the risks they DIDN'T take—not the ones they did. So why do we keep choosing "comfortable misery" over "uncertain possibility"?

  5. 11/18/2025

    This Competition Had Me Fighting Before It Even Began

    This competition had me fighting before it even began. Nothing went the way it was supposed to. Short notice, setbacks, and a rough lead-up — but I showed up and competed with everything I had. If you’ve ever battled adversity before stepping onto the mat, this one’s for you.In this video:– Short-notice competition story– Dealing with adversity as an athlete– Why I still chose to compete– Behind the scenes of preparation– Lessons learned on the matThanks for watching — more competition stories coming soon.

  6. 11/05/2025

    AG POD EP:27// Community.

    In this episode Temp Ty, Elias , & Laird all discuss the growth of jiu jitsu through competition. They discuss promotions in Jiu Jitsu and what it means to each of them. How In a sport where there is no clear cut answer on how to promote do you properly do so as a coach and know for sure that your students are ready for a promotion? Find out in this episode of the pod.

  7. 10/17/2025

    Ego and Education, Caring vs Knowing, Good Leaders and...

    "Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care" - Theodore Roosevelt Ty and Elias discuss the importance of hospitality, the role of care in coaching, what to look for in a leader and much more!

  8. 10/02/2025

    Resilience, Jiu- Jitsu, & Survival | ALLGROUND Podcast EP.26

    In Episode 26 of the ALLGROUND Podcast, we sit down with a truly inspiring guest — a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt of over 15 years and one of only five Lowell Anderson black belts in the world. His journey is unlike any other: • Growing up in a single-mother household with physical and substance abuse • Facing life-threatening health struggles, including being told he might not survive • Fighting through adversity to achieve mastery on the mats and in life This conversation is about more than martial arts — it’s about resilience, discipline, and the unbreakable will to keep moving forward no matter the obstacles. If you’re passionate about Jiu-Jitsu, personal growth, or stories of perseverance, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that it’s possible to overcome anything. #BJJ #Podcast #OvercomingAdversity #ALLGROUND

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Laird and Elias Anderson are brothers, Jiu Jitsu black belts, and the founders of ALLGROUND Jiu Jitsu | a Reno, Nevada academy they built from the ground up into one of the city's most respected gyms. Laird is an unbeaten pro MMA fighter, while Elias is a three time Combat Jiu Jitsu World Champion. They built the ALLGROUND Podcast to live up to its name | a space that covers every ground: business, competition, mindset, and the paths of founders, athletes, and high performers who've mastered their craft. Its a place to sharpen your thinking, get inspired, and learn from people who've done it.

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  • Creator
    Laird and Elias
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Laird and Elias
  • Show Website
    ALLGROUND