The You-Jitsu Podcast

Feb 20 2025 5 ep. 9 mins 5
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“The secret of this sport is, while you're the nail, hang in there, let them hit you, until the day you become the hammer, then you smash them back!” That quote is from the legendary Master Renzo Gracie. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we all start as the nail. On the You-Jitsu podcast, my goal is to help you – and myself – spend less time getting hammered and more time dishing it out. I am Kevin Pannell, a 50-year-old BJJ blue belt with over five years on the mats. I am also a three-time unofficial warm-up round world champion.

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These are the Top Three Escapes Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn | Ep05

Feb 20 2025 5 mins  
In These are the Top Three Escapes Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn, I share the importance of learning to escape from side control, mount, and back mount.

These are the Ten Reasons You Will Quit Jiu-Jitsu | Ep04

Feb 10 2025 17 mins  
In this episode, These are the Ten Reasons You Will Quit Jiu-Jitsu, I’ll provide clarity on common pitfalls listeners will most likely experience and strategies I’ve found helpful over my five years of training to deal with them in hopes to help each of you stick with it if you truly want to.10 Reasons:* Cost* Location* Ego* Stagnation* White belt blues* Blue belt blues* Injury

Breathe, Frame, Survive: A BJJ Beginner Mantra | Ep03

Feb 02 2025 6 mins  
On this episode, Breathe, Frame, Survive: A BJJ Beginner Mantra, we'll break down each element, starting with the often-overlooked importance of breathing, especially when you're under pressure. Then, we'll dive into the fundamental concept of "framing" and how it can be your lifeline when you're stuck in a bad position. Finally, we'll talk about the most crucial ingredient of all:

Getting Started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: From Zero to Rolling | Ep02

Feb 02 2025 17 mins  
This is episode is for the curious, the beginner, and the newer BJJ practitioner. You'll learn how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) came to be, what BJJ is, how you can get started, and I share inspirational and educational BJJ resources from the web and podcast land.

Welcome to the You-Jitsu Podcast: 2025 Re-Launch | Ep01

Feb 02 2025 1 mins  
Get on the mats and stay there! Join 50-year-old BJJ Blue Belt Kevin Pannell on the You-Jitsu Podcast. This show is for anyone who loves Jiu-Jitsu – from young bucks to older grapplers and women building confidence. We'll cover everything from technique basics to BJJ mindset, helping you make the most of your Jiu-Jitsu journey.