Rolling over 40: The podcast for jujitsu practitioners who are proving that age is just a number
By Conor Whelan
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Episodes: 28
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Jiu-jitsu isn’t just for the young — it’s for anyone willing to step on the mats. I’m Conor Whelan, and each week I talk with fellow BJJ practitioners about what it’s really like to train as adults. From dads discovering jiu-jitsu in their 40s to black belts competing at the highest level, we share stories of aches, breakthroughs, and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance training, family, and life while still chasing growth on the mats, this podcast is for you.
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Apparently There's an Iowa Sweep with 42yo Purple Belt Vitalie Scurtu
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Ten Competitions before Blue Belt with 49yo Johnny Cheng
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Rolling Clean: The Fighter, The Cleaner, and the CLA with Scott Boehler
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Never Too Late: Starting at 52 and Winning Gold with Mark Alexander
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May 28, 2026 |
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More Than Training: Building a BJJ Community Beyond the Gym with Vince Pacleb
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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BJJ, Bands, and Bangkok: The Journey of Blas Carrasco
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Do I Need a Reset? Coming back Stronger after a 2-Month Break with Cole Dungca
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Big Guy Jiu-Jitsu: The Journey of a Texas Purple Belt with Travis Sparks
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Oilfield Grit Meets the Mats: Breaking a Leg in Class #4
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Leveling Up – Blue Belts, Takedowns, and World Travels with Mark Tran
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Grip, Trip, and Submit: A Judoka’s Journey into Jujitsu with Jason Wei
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Riffs and Rolling: A Musician’s Jiu Jitsu Journey with Luis “Slim” Cervantes
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Rolling until it Hurt Too Much with Blue Belt Russell Melmed
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May 29, 2025 |
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41 Years Old, 20 Years Rolling: A Brown Belt's Perspective with Martin Delgado
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May 15, 2025 |
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Chokes and Check-ups: The Journey of a Black Belt Dentist with Dr. Robert Kim
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May 08, 2025 |
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From the Mat to the Badge: Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu and Law Enforcement with Sergeant Daniel Whelan
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May 01, 2025 |
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Still Rolling: Injuries, Insight, and Evolution from 61yo Black Belt Al Reyes
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Ultra-marathon runner turns to Jujitsu with Hieu Vu
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Santa Ana Roots, Guillotine Sparks, and a First Competition: Fernando’s Story
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Former MMA fighter Dale Corzine talks MMA career, crushing defeat, and finding his passion for jujitsu again
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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From Pedals to Pressure: A Century Rider’s BJJ Journey with Chris Camia
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Fight Like a Mother: Self-Defense Through BJJ with Shelisa Diaz
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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From Punching Bag to Competitor: The Jiu-Jitsu Journey of Cody Corzine
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Twenty Years, Three Continents, One Instructor: The Journey of Houman Shahi
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Foosball and Fight Prep: A Look at Steez Jiu Jitsu Club with Purple Belt Jeremy Lee
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Ozempic? Nope. Just Jiu-Jitsu — 3-Stripe Mike’s Story
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Competing Through Pain: How Khoi Ho Pushed Past an Armbar
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Am I Too Old to Start Jiu-Jitsu? Mark’s Journey at 37
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Jan 31, 2025 |