Off the Mats Podcast

The Off the Mats Podcast is hosted by Jake Dante, a jiu jitsu practitioner in Maryland and all around regular guy. On the show, various topics are discussed ranging from training to dealing with injury and mental health as it relates to martial arts. We also talk about other topics outside of that realm that can go anywhere from comic books to films to pro wrestling and even just general family life.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Off the Mats #64- Jiu Jitsu Road Trip
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Welcome back for a second episode this week. On this episode, Julia Blackburn returns and she shares some details about her experiences as she visited several different gyms over the last few weeks. We also had a brief visit from my daughter at one point. Julia and I also talk about gin and moonshine.
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on @offthematspodcast or @bjj.wiki on Instagram or offthemats2020@gmail.com. I'm friendly. Also, if you want to be a guest, just say so. I got you.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1Follow @studentofbjj and visit the site over at studentofbjj.com. Zack is in the process of launching his new training app, Champions Keep Score, so be on the look out for more details on that. In the meantime, head over to @champions_keep_score on Instagram.Also, checkout bjjjudo.com and peep the new merch. Use my discount code Bjjwiki and save yourself a few bucks on rashguards, spats, yoga pants. and so much more.



Monday Jul 19, 2021
Off the Mats #63- Gentle Art
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
This week on the podcast, I welcome back Fredo and he brought one of the behind the scenes partners and Arte Suave Elite competitor, Kelsey with him to discuss the upcoming Arte Suave Elite 7. We talk about how the matchups are picked, the challenges of running the show while being scheduled to compete, the plan for Arte Suave Elite 8, and the potential for an all female card.
Thank you, as always to everyone who have been here on this ride with me. You all make this adventure worth while. Thank you, all.
Special shout outs to the sponsors who have helped @artesuaveelite . Be sure to give them a follow if you aren't already. And be sure to tune in to the upcoming ASE 7 on June 24, 2021. Link available in my linktree on Instagram or head over to https://www.artesuaveelite.net/ to get set up.
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If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at @bjj.wiki or @offthematspodcast.



Monday Jul 12, 2021
Off the Mats #62- It's Just Jiu Jitsu
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
You like apple fritters? Me too!!! This episode of the podcast, I welcome back friend of the show, Paige aka @bjjmomma. We join forces again to discuss martial arts for kids, getting back to competing and implementing wrestling into her game, BJJ & family, and apple fritters.
Be sure to give a follow to @bjjmomma on Instagram and go over to flexpromeals.com and use offer code BJJMOMMA20 to save yourself 20%
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on @offthematspodcast or @bjj.wiki on Instagram or offthemats2020@gmail.com. I'm friendly. Also, if you want to be a guest, just say so. I got you.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1



Monday Jul 05, 2021
Off the Mats #61- BJJ Community
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
What's up, champions?? Welcome back to another episode of Off the Mats. This week I welcome, returning guest, Zack from Student of BJJ and Champions Keep Score. We go over further details about the development of the app and his current jiu jitsu status. We also take a small dive into music and appreciation for it.
Zack can be found at @studentofbjj on Instagram and you can follow the progress of the app by following @champions_keep_score on Instagram as well.
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on @offthematspodcast or @bjj.wiki on Instagram or offthemats2020@gmail.com. I'm friendly. Also, if you want to be a guest, just say so. I got you.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1
And huge shout outs to the following individuals who can be found on Instagram: @bishopchronicles @elshig @jits_bitch @mcdojolife @bjjfortheculture, @matador_bjj @horseplayjiujitsu @johlor80
Zack shouted them all out and if you all don't listen, I want you to know that we appreciate you all. Thank you.



Monday Jun 28, 2021
Off the Mats #60- Cosmic Jiu Jitsu
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Greetings, Listeners. Welcome back for another week of Off the Mats Podcast. On this episode I welcome Ares blue belt out of North Side BJJ & Muay Thai, Christina Calderon. She and I talked about our early days of training BJJ, competing, glow in the dark cosmic BJJ, and the importance of learning early on to tap and to fall properly.
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on @offthematspodcast or @bjj.wiki on Instagram or offthemats2020@gmail.com. I'm friendly. Also, if you want to be a guest, just say so. I got you.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1
Follow @studentofbjj and visit the site over at studentofbjj.com. Zack is in the process of launching his new training app, Champions Keep Score, so be on the look out for more details on that. In the meantime, head over to @champions_keep_score on Instagram.
And lastly, if you're not subscribed to Nerd Rage Radio...hurry up and go do so. Nerd Rage is where I got my start. Join the many that follow this 300 episode old show. @bobby_skullface, @uncle__dolphin, and @crashboxcustoms discuss so many different topics. I know there's something there for you. Who knows.... maybe you'll hear me on there. Also, don't forget to leave a review. They'll even read it on air. Those swell mutha fuckers over there.



Monday Jun 21, 2021
Off the Mats #59- Why Jiu JItsu?
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
What's up, nerd assassins? Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week I had the pleasure of sitting and chatting with my teammate and friend over at Crazy 88 MMA Severna Park, Coach Chrissy Smith. We discussed Coach Chrissy's origin as it relates to grappling, her first jiu jitsu competition experience, her knee injury, and her recent return to the mats.
Thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on @offthematspodcast or @bjj.wiki on Instagram or offthemats2020@gmail.com. I'm friendly. Also, if you want to be a guest, just say so. I got you.
Hey man, I got merchandise and goodies, now. Go to the link below and see what's up.
https://www.bjjwiki.net/
Give a listen and follow to @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and check out our new podcast of the same name The Colompton Social Club Podcast. Follow the link belowhttps://spoti.fi/3qaVel1Follow @studentofbjj and visit the site over at studentofbjj.com. Zack is in the process of launching his new training app, Champions Keep Score, so be on the look out for more details on that. In the meantime, head over to @champions_keep_score on Instagram.Also, checkout bjjjudo.com and peep the new merch. Use my discount code Bjjwiki and save yourself a few bucks on rashguards, spats, yoga pants. and so much more.



Monday Jun 14, 2021
Off the Mats #58- We Talk UFC 263
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Hey everyone, welcome back for another episode of the podcast. This week I sit down with my good friend Johan aka @johlor80 and we discussed this past weekend's UFC 263 card
Thank you everyone for listening to the show. It's available on all listening platforms.
Also please check out @colomptonsocialclub on Instagram and also the podcast on Spotify. Hosted by @bjj.wiki and @thor.bentley
Congrats and shout out to @champions_keep_score on becoming fully funded. Congrats!!!



Monday Jun 07, 2021
Off the Mats #57- Melrose Place is the Gateway
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
What's going on people? Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week I sit and speak with long time friend Jen D. We discussed her decision to start on a vegan diet, the benefits that she's encountered, and some of the pitfalls. We also talk about nutrition in the U.S. and many of my own poor eating habits.
Thank you, everyone, for all of your support in following and listening. If you have any questions or concerns or what to be a guest, reach out to me at @bjj.wiki or @offthematspodcast, both on Instagram.
Be sure to give a follow to @studentofbjj on Instagram. The final week of the kickstarter for @champions_keep_score is here and we need a really bug push here down the stretch. Follow the link below to help contribute to the Kickstarter. Besides helping out a great cause, you'll also see that there are some pretty cool incentives based on your contribution thanks to @93brand .
Champions Keep Score- https://bit.ly/34scQil
Also, if you're looking for some great Reel videos and super inspiring and uplifting post, look no further than @bjjmomma. And if you go over to flexpromeals.com and use the offer code BJJMOMMA20, you'll save 20% off your order.

About the Host
Jake Dante is a content curator with BJJ.Wiki. You might know him from several social media and podcast projects such as Nerd Rage Radio and Colompton Social Club. He is also generally very lowkey but active on social media.
Jake lives, trains, and podcasts from Anne Arundel County, Maryland and is always spending time with his family and working on show ideas and content.