Wash Your Gi

Ever curious about the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Wonder no more. Welcome to ”Wash Your Gi,” where Eddie, a total Brazilian Jiu Jitsu novice, takes you on an unfiltered and often humorous journey into the heart of the sport. Eddie knows nothing about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but that’s exactly the point. Alongside him are Jack and Grant, seasoned coaches with a wealth of knowledge and a knack for patience.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Episode 4 - Second Stripe, Sparring, Left and Right
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
We're back! After a brief hiatus due to some unforeseen life events, Eddie, Grant, and Jack chat about the mats with gusto. In this episode, they dive into Eddie's trials and tribulations as a humble two-stripe in Jiu Jitsu, discussing his progression, the essentials of sparring, and what he wishes he knew earlier. We also explore Grant's mental condition that leaves him unable to distinguish left from right without a signpost—a surprisingly common affliction in the Jiu Jitsu world. Join us for a dose of humor and some hard-earned Jiu Jitsu wisdom!



Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Episode 3 - The First Stripe / Kill, Kill, Kill
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Eddie embarks on an electrifying journey to earn his first stripe, often joked as the 'attendance award' of jiu-jitsu promotions, but a milestone nonetheless.
The podcast and its future episodes heat up as Jack and Eddie ignite their fierce rivalry, setting the stage for an epic showdown, that lasted a small amount of time spent 'like putting on bedsheets'. Grant embarks spends four years explaining shrimping with only audio description - a testament to his unwavering dedication. Dive into the heart of the, uncovering the passion, perseverance, and unexpected twists that fueled the early days in the world of jiu-jitsu.



Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Episode 2 - The First Jiu Jitsu Class
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Eddie turbulently recounts his first ever session traning brazillian jiu jitsu. Jack and Grant (we really have Grant this week!) provide their own insights and helpful tips off the back of Eddie's experiences and thoughts. An alternative title for this episode could be 'How not to practice jiu jitsu'.
Next week we will be covering Eddies journey to the first stripe on his white belt, as well as some of the basic techniques you can expect to be taught on your journey there



Monday Jan 15, 2024
Episode 1 - Before You Sign Up
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In this episode ,Eddie, an enthusiastic but self-proclaimed clueless white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, dives into his journey from the very beginning. Guiding him are Jack and Grant, two experienced practitioners who correct Eddie's misunderstandings and share valuable insights. The focus then shifts to Eddie's amusing recount of signing up for Jiu Jitsu, driven by a desire for a new challenge and to curb pandemic-induced bad habits.