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How Regular People Actually Get Good at Jiu-Jitsu

September 21, 2026 · 1 h 7 min

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In this episode I'm joined by Kevin Johnson, black belt, coach, gym owner, content creator, and the man who has somehow managed to build a brand around being the internet's number one mediocre jiu-jitsu coach.Kevin is the co-owner and head instructor at Ivy Jiu-Jitsu in Tennessee, and what really interested me about talking with him is his approach to teaching. He's become a big advocate for games, live resistance, concept-based learning, and building jiu-jitsu for regular people who have jobs, families and limited training time.I dig into how Kevin thinks people actually learn jiu-jitsu, how his teaching has evolved, and what he's learned from running a room full of very different students.Links:https://www.instagram.com/kevins_jiujitsu/🥋 MatAdminRobust academy management software for martial arts gyms. $39/month flat fee, unlimited members.http://matadmin.app@getmatadmin🧂 SALT ElectrolytesUse code FWB for 15% off.@SaltElectrolytes🥋 Train with meDrop in on my Tuesday and Thursday 6 AM classes at North Bay Jiu Jitsu in Novato, CA.@northbayjiujitsu

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