Forever White Belt

In this episode, I sit down with Clay Mayfield, a Pedigo Submission Fighting black belt under Heath Pedigo and the founder of Triangle Academy. Clay shares his inspiring journey from being homeschooled to becoming a respected black belt and academy owner. We discuss the importance of finding the right training environment, building a strong community, and balancing the demands of competition, business, and personal growth. Clay opens up about overcoming injuries, the lessons he’s learned as both a coach and competitor, and how he’s cultivated a positive, supportive culture at his gym. From belting criteria and youth development to the impact of judo on modern Jiu-Jitsu, Clay offers deep insights into what it takes to build not only great athletes but great people. Links https://www.trianglefranklin.com/ [https://www.trianglefranklin.com/] https://www.instagram.com/claymayfield_bjj/ [https://www.instagram.com/claymayfield_bjj/] Salt Electrolytes use code FWB for 15% off. https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb [https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb] Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes https://is.gd/GytgXM [https://is.gd/GytgXM] Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow [https://www.instagram.com/foreverwhitebeltshow/]. Go buy your Forever White Belt merchandise at teespring.com/forever-white-belt [http://teespring.com/forever-white-belt]. Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt [https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt]

In this episode, we are joined by none other than Heath “The Ref” Massery, ADCC referee, PGF referee, and one of the most knowledgeable voices when it comes to understanding the rules that shape elite-level Jiu Jitsu. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of optimizing your Jiu Jitsu for competition. Heath shares insights from his unique perspective on the mat—what competitors often overlook, the must-know rules that can make or break a match, and the strategies that separate high-level grapplers from the rest. Whether you’re a competitor looking to sharpen your edge, a coach trying to better prepare your athletes, or just a fan who wants to understand the hidden layers of the sport, this conversation is packed with essentials you won’t want to miss. Links: @heath_the_ref https://www.heferee.com/ https://linktr.ee/HeathTheRef Salt Electrolytes use code FWB for 15% off. https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes https://is.gd/GytgXM Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow. Go buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-belt. Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt DojoChimp Gi's https://www.dojochimp.com/

In this episode, we are joined by the insightful and candid Bird Wiltse. Known for his unique approach to teaching and his journey through the highs and lows of the sport, Bird shares his experiences from competing on the world stage to his passion for creating instructional content. Join us as we explore the art of Jiu-Jitsu, the evolution of techniques, and the personal stories that have shaped Bird's path. Links: BJJ Fanatics https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_sathya-wiltse?list=1 [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_sathya-wiltse?list=1] Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BirdWiltsebjj [https://www.patreon.com/BirdWiltsebjj] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@birdwiltsebjj [https://www.youtube.com/@birdwiltsebjj] IG https://www.instagram.com/birdwiltse20/ [https://www.instagram.com/birdwiltse20/] Salt Electrolytes use code FWB for 15% off. https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb [https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb] Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad-free, uncensored, early episodes https://is.gd/GytgXM [https://is.gd/GytgXM] Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow [https://www.instagram.com/foreverwhitebeltshow/]. Go buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-belt [http://teespring.com/forever-white-belt]. Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt [https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt] DojoChimp Gi's https://www.dojochimp.com/ [https://www.dojochimp.com/]

In this episode, host Adolfo Foronda speaks with Matt Kwan, a black belt and owner of On Guard Jiu-Jitsu Academy, about the recent CJI 2 (Craig Jones Invitational) event. They discuss the production quality, match dynamics, standout performances, and the controversies surrounding the event, including tiebreaker rules and referee decisions. Kwan shares insights on the women's competition, including standout athletes and the challenges faced by competitors, such as injuries. The conversation also touches on Kwan's current endeavors and the importance of feedback for future events. Links: https://www.instagram.com/onguardbjj/ [https://www.instagram.com/onguardbjj/] https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/] Buy SALT electrolytes, use code “FWB” for 15% off @saltelectrolytes https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt [https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt] https://www.instagram.com/dojochimp/ [https://www.instagram.com/dojochimp/] @dojochip

Welcome to Forever White Belt, where we dive into the dynamic world of Jiu-Jitsu with the insightful Christos Papadelos. A PGF athlete, money maker, and 3x ADCC Open Champion, Christos is also the creator of the Enigma Jiu Jitsu grappling events and EnigmaJiuJitsu.tv. Training under the legendary Jon Danaher and Gordon Ryan at Kingsway Jiu Jitsu in Austin, TX, Christos shares his unique perspective on the sport, the art of grappling, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives him. Join us as we explore the intricacies of technique, the evolution of his game, and the future of Jiu-Jitsu. links: https://www.instagram.com/cpapadelos/ [https://www.instagram.com/cpapadelos/] https://linktr.ee/CPapadelos [https://linktr.ee/CPapadelos] https://www.instagram.com/enigmajiujitsuofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/enigmajiujitsuofficial/] https://www.enigmajiujitsu.tv/ [https://www.enigmajiujitsu.tv/] https://linktr.ee/EnigmaJiuJitsu [https://linktr.ee/EnigmaJiuJitsu] Salt Electrolytes use code FWB for 15% off. https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb [https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb] @SaltElectrolytes  Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes https://is.gd/GytgXM [https://is.gd/GytgXM] Instagram @foreverwhitebeltshow [https://www.instagram.com/foreverwhitebeltshow/]. Go buy your Forever White Belt merchandise at teespring.com/forever-white-belt [http://teespring.com/forever-white-belt]. Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt [https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt]