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



Friday Jun 28, 2024
Episode 10 - Professor Lewis / Black Belt Q&A
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
We made it! 10 episodes. To mark this momentous occasion in broadcasting history we managed to convince Professor Lewis of Gracie Barra Harrogate to join us.
We discuss motivation, how he got started in jiu jitsu and cover some basic tips and techinques to retain control. Which is also our term of the week!
Lewis also talks us through competition mindset, dealing with doubts and more.



Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Episode 9 - White Belt Vs Black Belt / Connection in Jiu Jitsu
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Join Eddie, Jack, and Grant in episode 9 as Eddie details his first round rolling with a black belt. Jack gets hung up on apples and melons, and we discuss the importance of connection points as our 'term of the week.' We also review Eddie's failures in his round with 'bigger than me' Matt and provide actionable concepts and tips so you don't make the same mistakes.
We also cover (once again!) staying motivated and eager to learn with your jiu-jitsu training, and Grant loses the first round of our new untitled on-air game, with everything to play for next week. Wash Your Gi!



Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Episode 8 - Pulling Guard / Admission of Guilt
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Episode 8!
Eddie's been racking up the classes these past two weeks with varying levels of *cough* success (read: not much). We dive into the three main types of guard, take a comedic plunge into the Japanese language, and spend a solid 30 minutes just shouting "WOOO" at each other. We also cover strength training, recovery tips, and answer burning FAQs like how to stay on track with your sessions and the appropriateness of using a pen and paper during class.
And, in a twist of fate, Eddie commits the most heinous crime known to our gym—an offense so grave, he should definitely be paying a price in the weeks to come!



Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Episode 7 - Building a GAME / Who is Craig Jones?
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Rolling another week closer to a competition, Eddie tries to learn 'pulling guard' from standing and picks Grants and Jacks brains on what a jiu jitsu game is, where he can find his and if there are any available on Amazon for cheap. We also find out who Craig Jones is, answer some of our listeners questions and look at the benefits of certain types of cardio for BJJ.



Thursday May 23, 2024
Episode 6 - Get a Grip(s) / Ibuprofen
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
It's that time again! We're now on episode 6 of Wash Your Gi. This week we focus on the most recent techiniques Eddie attempted to master in class, with a large focus on the humble 'grips'. Also, Jack calls out Gordan Ryan, Eddie admits to using PEDs and Grant exposes his violent game.
We also look at cardio, get some useful feedback on Eddies recent sparring session and find out what on earth 'New Wave' is.



Thursday May 16, 2024
Episode 5 - Competition / Not Filled with Confidence
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Eddie talks to Jack and Grant about competiting in Jiu Jitsu. Covering his biggest questions and concerns, ahead of his first competition in July. We also discuss some jiu jitsu news and the result of Jacks recent competition and a short review of Eddies most recent record breaking round against Jack.
If you're on the fence about whether you should compete at any level, or just want to know what a typical day at a competition entails, we hope this epsiode might be useful for you.



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.