This week we're joined by Alysa Couce from the Jits & Giggles Podcast for a fun crossover episode full of stories from behind the microphone and on the mats.

Alysa shares how she got started in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, how the Jits & Giggles podcast was born, and some of her favorite and most memorable interviews.

We dive into what it was like talking with legends and rising stars such as Gabi Garcia, Ffion Davies, Helena Crevar, and Tom DeBlass, and Greg Souders.

Of course, we couldn't let Alysa leave without putting her through a couple challenges. We hit her with some hot takes and a blind ranking challenge on gym attributes that goes hilariously wrong.

Whether you're a fan of Jits & Giggles, love hearing stories from top athletes, or just enjoy a good BJJ conversation, this is one you don't want to miss.

Bailey is back from Master International with GOLD, so we're recapping the tournament, Adult Worlds, and what it was like reffing a recent local tournament (spoiler: we have thoughts).

Then we get into the main topic: pre-competition routines. What actually makes a good one, what doesn't, and why trying to copy someone else's routine may not be the move.

We talk through how our own routines have evolved over time, mistakes we've made, and practical things competitors can experiment with to manage nerves, lock in, and show up feeling ready to perform. We also talk about how the goal is not to get rid of nerves, but to regulate them and get into your own individual zone of performance, a concept supported by studies in sports psychology.

Whether you're over nervous, too relaxed, overthinking everything, or just trying to feel more consistent on comp day, this episode is packed with ideas to try before your next tournament.

Ever wondered if your BJJ gym is building champions…or just building drama? 👀🥋

In this episode of Weslee Weighs In, we break down the biggest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym red flags, from ego-driven coaches and toxic gym culture to unsafe training habits, dirty mats, and promotions that feel more like attendance awards than earned milestones.

We talk about:

🔥 Coaching and leadership red flags

🔥 Cult-like gym culture and gym politics

🔥 Unsafe rolling and training partner horror stories

🔥 Hygiene issues nobody wants to discuss (but everyone should)

🔥 Belt promotions, shallow rooms, and what healthy gym growth actually looks like

🔥 The green flags that make a gym worth staying at

And because every gym has characters…we’re also calling out the classic BJJ gym personalities you’ve definitely met, from the Bird Feeder and Smelly Gi Guy to the Social Media Grappler and Flow Roller.

Whether you’re a brand-new white belt searching for the right academy or a seasoned grappler reflecting on your gym culture, this episode might have you laughing…or suddenly rethinking where you train.

🎧 Which gym personality are you…and what red flags did we miss? Let us know!