Dirty White Belt Radio

08/19/2021

Our good buddy Trevor -- a great guy and a mainstay of the fight scene on the east coast -- has had a medical emergency. Shockingly, Trevor experienced a mild stroke.

This would be bad enough, but this happened while Trevor was in the process of opening a small business. Now, he's facing a series of expensive tests along with physical recovery.

If you know Trevor, you know he'd help you out if you were in a spot. If you've enjoyed his work on our humble podcast, or his coaching, or his announcing at local MMA fights, or any of the other fun Trevor adds to the community, consider supporting this GoFundMe.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gxhzf-emergency-medical-bill-relief?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_campaign=m_pd%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2Qx_Lc7dESMa0gCWwK2l3B7wB0gdheehdtGOCXEjMQAFPgyp2fsGlPKS0

For Those that haven't heard I recently had a mild stroke and while I'm still recovering … Trevor Hayes needs your support for Emergency medical bill relief

08/23/2020

08/12/2020

Hello, jiu-jitsu community: Jeff here. Been a while since we've dropped a podcast, but more are coming soon! I'm writing because these times have been tough on academy owners. I know a lot of folks are trying to do the right thing during a pandemic, but aren't getting the help they need to stay afloat.

I'd like to help. I have two ideas, plus one idea. You'll see.

First idea: During the pandemic I made an instructional on the Omoplata, Omoplatapalooza. I'm really grateful to everyone who helped make it happen -- and I'm really proud of it. I feel like it's a solid introduction to the move for folks who don't have it in their game, with a lot of solid techniques and details even for folks who have been training for years.

For the next two months -- from now through September 15 -- all proceeds from sale of this instructional will be going to jiu-jitsu gyms in need.

It's just $40, and you can get it at www.omoplatasystem.com, or ship cash via Paypal to jeff.shaw at gmail dot com or Venmo at Jeff-Shaw-7. I don't know how much the total proceeds will be, but I anticipate supporting one school with this, just to consolidate funds where they'll do the most good. Our Bellingham BJJ students get access to this instructional free, and the reviews have been good. I'd love to use this as a tool to support another academy.

Second idea: When travel is possible again, I'm committing to doing 5 seminars for free to help support academies in crisis.

We will have to wait until the pandemic is over, but I will pay my travel costs, including gas, flight, lodging, etc. You can charge attendees whatever you like (say, $25-30), and whatever we raise you keep for your academy. Time is at a premium for me, so I can only commit to doing five of these, but I'll do those once the pandemic is over.

If you are a gym owner that's been forced to close by Covid and you're struggling, please send me a private message. I'll help if I can. Obviously if we have a prior relationship, that gets you to the top of the list, but I'm open to helping anybody who needs it.

That's the two ideas. The "plus one": We have a safety protocol for re-opening and other ideas for how to get back to training even if the pandemic drags on. It's not financial help, but if you're interested in an idea exchange, I'm down for that, too.

Take care. Do the right things. We'll get through this, and we'll do it together.

06/28/2020

Folks, who are some people -- male or female, gi or nogi -- that you believe should be in the conversation for Greatest of All Time (GOAT)?

In the middle of a project, and having a robust list will help me out. Thanks!

05/22/2020

Dr. Wendy Rouse is a historian who has studied the origin of the women's self defense movement, as well as early jiu-jitsu in America -- including how President Theodore Roosevelt played a role in changing perceptions of this new-to-Americans art as an "unmanly" art. She's a professor of history at San Jose State University and the author of a book and many articles on these subjects.

She's also the guest on our new podcast that just dropped!

https://soundcloud.com/dirtywhitebelt/dr-wendy-rouse-the-history-of-womens-self-defense-jiu-jitsu

After you've listened, check out some of the materials we reference in the conversation, including Dr. Rouse's article "Jiujitsuing Uncle Sam: The Unmanly Art of Jiujitsu." https://online.ucpress.edu/phr/article/84/4/448/81155/JiuJitsuing-Uncle-SamThe-Unmanly-Art-of-JiuJitsu

Dr. Rouse's book, "Her Own Hero: The Origins of the Women's Self Defense Movement." https://nyupress.org/9781479828531/her-own-hero/

Dr. Rouse's Presentation at the California State Historical Society. https://youtu.be/Nu0FjzlXPXg?t=2373

And this presentation by May Whitley, whose video we reference in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLIE1GKfluk

Dr. Wendy Rouse is a historian who has studied the origin of the women's self defense movement, as well as early jiu-jitsu in America -- including how President Theodore Roosevelt played a role in cha

05/20/2020

In about three hours, I'll be interviewing historian Dr. Wendy Rouse, author of "Her Own Hero: The Origins of the Women's Self-Defense Movement." If anyone has questions they'd like me to ask, please let me know!

05/10/2020

New video podcast! We had a great interactive livestream with Robert Drysdale today, talking jiujitsu history and his upcoming film "Closed Guard." If you've ever wondered about the origins of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, check this out -- and watch the film when it comes out.

The YouTube editor is being a little wonky, so this should take you to the start of the conversation. If not, move ahead to 2:04 and you'll start at the beginning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImClVdmOL2M&feature=youtu.be&t=124

04/25/2020

The estimable Daniel Charles Frank created the ultimate BJJ Nerd Crossword. We absolutely love this. Check it out!

04/14/2020

The Top 5 Reasons You Should Buy Something From Toro BJJ RIGHT NOW

1. It's a family-owned business with amazing products and customer service that does a TON for the martial arts community;

2. It's owner James "Boomer" Hogaboom's birthday today. Happy birthday Boomer!

3. The linked article means you won't just be supporting Toro, you'll be supporting local gyms as well;

4. They have a "Deal of the Day" going on that has ridiculous deals;

5. We're in a pandemic, and you need home mats, and we also all need to look out for each other.

Jiu-jitsu and MMA gear company Toro BJJ has announced that they’re going to be making an effort to help struggling jiu-jitsu gyms in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today, Toro BJJ announced the launch of their “Give Back Program,” in which 25 percent of order sales made between...