No Natural Talent Ep. 60 - "Zach" part 2

No Natural Talent Ep. 60 - "Zach" part 2

He joins the podcast again, this time to talk about one of the hardest parts of any sport: injury. From the physical recovery to the emotional and mental battle that comes with being sidelined, we dive into what it means to heal, stay connected, and find your way back. Honest, relatable, and a reminder that sometimes the toughest fight happens off the mats. This is Zack.

No Natural Talent Ep. 59 - "Jason T"

He has a passion for storytelling, filmmaking, and challenging himself. This led him to the mats, but his curiosity reaches far beyond. We talk about the movie he's creating, the documentaries he's made, power, growth, algorithms, success, and, somewhere along the way, a little jiu-jitsu too. It's a conversation about chasing meaningful work, staying curious, and what happens when you're willing to keep learning. This is Jason.

No Natural Talent Ep. 58 - Gorilla Squad

The Gorilla Squad isn't just a nickname... it's a necessity. Being one of the biggest people in the gym comes with challenges most people never think about. Finding training partners your size, learning to use your strength without relying on it, and balancing intensity with control. That's where the Gorilla Squad comes in. They are a group of heavyweights who can push each other, train at full speed, and make each other better. In this episode, we talk about the unique challenges of being a big guy in jiu-jitsu, why they need each other, and why the biggest people on the mats are often some of the friendliest. This is Chris, Bryndan, Rusty and Rick.

No Natural Talent Ep. 57 Rest Round - "Jeremy and Jacen"

Jeremy and Jacen are back! In this Rest Round, we dive into the differences between competitors and hobbyists, whether coaches should train students differently based on their goals or talent, why belt systems exist (and whether they should), how the words we use shape the culture of jiu-jitsu, keeping an open mind to different approaches, checking your ego, and what winning and losing really teach us. This is Jeremy and Jacen.

No Natural Talent Ep. 56 Rest Round "Ascension Tattoo Crew-Chris, Brandon, Wade, Vesper"

Adult language. Adult conversations. Childish behavior. Rest Round with the folks who train jiujitsu at Ascension Tattoo and it's exactly as chaotic as you'd expect. We talk about jiu-jitsu. We talk about a lot of things that aren't jiu-jitsu. There are interruptions, side quests, rabbit trails, tattoo machines, overlapping conversations, and several moments where nobody is steering the ship. If you've ever hung around a tattoo shop after hours and somehow ended up in a conversation about life, training, and complete nonsense, you'll feel right at home. This is the Jiujitsu/Tattoo Ascension Crew.