Keepers Of The Mats

06/24/2026

Hey guys check out this sick event being hosted in Williamsport next month.

Go if you can!

Train with 12x World Champion Caio Terra in a 3-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar open to all levels.

11/18/2025

New episode is live.

In this conversation, Sam Welteroth opens up about how Jiu Jitsu helped him rebuild confidence, regain control of his body, and find a renewed sense of purpose.

What started as signing his son up for classes quickly became a life-changing path for both of them.

We talk about the parallels between the structure he once hoped to find in the military and the discipline he found on the mats, how training reshaped his patience and emotional resilience, what it’s been like assisting with our youth program, and the powerful bond formed through training alongside his son.

Sam’s story is about showing up, even when life feels heavy. It’s about rediscovering who you are and building a community that lifts you up along the way.

If you’d like to listen to the full episode, tap the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hOFlwQ91FPNGMUrsNYthU?si=SNFNGnT4QuSIWz3zq0-xpg

Thank you for supporting Keepers Of The Mats. Keep training, keep growing, and come roll with us.

10/17/2025

The lessons we learn on the mats are rarely about grappling.

In this episode of Keepers of the Mats, we explore how the wisdom behind The Four Agreements applies directly to Jiu Jitsu and to life.

Be impeccable with your word.
Don’t take things personally.
Don’t make assumptions.
Always do your best.

When we practice these, the mats become more than a place to train.

They become a space for growth, awareness, and self-discovery.

🎧 Listen to Episode 8: The Four Agreements of Jiu Jitsu by clicking the link in our bio for our Spotify channel or directly to the episode here below.

https://spotify.link/ybQ6xcQFxXb

Ready to get started with a free week trial of our beginner’s classes?

Click the link in our bio or head to www.triedandtruejiujitsu.com
and fill out the free trial form!

10/17/2025

💥New episode of Keepers of the Mats is out now!

This week Ron sits down with Tried & True student Kayla Haug to talk about her journey in Jiu Jitsu.

From overcoming fear and grief to finding strength, confidence, and community on the mats.

Kayla also shares how training has helped her handle the demands of her career and what it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated sport.

🎧 Click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SwLWTtDlNXJTY14D7Dvjt?si=sOU__TIeRTyiYCZZ3inEAg to listen now on Spotify.

Ready to get started with a free week trial of our beginner’s classes?

Click the link in our bio or head to www.triedandtruejiujitsu.com
and fill out the free trial form!

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10/17/2025

💥 New Episode – Keepers of the Mats

Ron sits down with coach and gym owner Eric Strausser to talk about his journey from MMA fighter to building his own academy. Eric shares the highs and lows of competition, the struggles of running a gym, why he chose the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, and his experiences training alongside Tried & True students.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V2CDHX5GtxeMZISLAClYC?si=rH_A4GBZTvO8Sk6zkHdZFQ

Ready to get started with a free week trial of our beginner’s classes?
Click the link in our bio or head to www.triedandtruejiujitsu.com
and fill out the free trial form!



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10/17/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE – Keepers of the Mats

“From Cheer to Chokes: Jenn White’s Jiu-Jitsu Journey”

In this episode, Ron sits down with his wife, Jenn White, for a raw and honest conversation about her path from CrossFit and competitive cheerleading to stepping onto the Jiu-Jitsu mats as a complete beginner.

Jenn shares the highs and lows of learning a combat sport later in life—from feeling out of place in her first classes, to building confidence, competing in tournaments, and discovering her strength both physically and mentally. Her story is one of perseverance, empowerment, and the power of community.

💥 Whether you’re brand new to Jiu-Jitsu, a female thinking about trying it, or a coach building a culture—this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Available now on Spotify
📍 Tried & True Jiu Jitsu – Muncy, PA
💻 www.triedandtruejiujitsu.com

🔥 Ready to take the first step?
Get started with a free week trial of beginner classes—no experience needed.




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10/17/2025

Episode 4 – Duncan Maitland: Jiu Jitsu, Fatherhood, and the Fight to Keep Showing Up

In this episode of Keepers of the Mats, Ron sits down with longtime Tried & True student and close friend Duncan Maitland. From the moment he stepped onto the mats to the time he stepped away, and bravely came back. Duncan opens up about how Jiu Jitsu has impacted every area of his life.

They dive into:
• How and why Duncan got started in Jiu Jitsu.
• Applying lessons from the mat to his job and daily challenges.
• The real ways training has strengthened his marriage and family life.
• What it was like returning after a long hiatus and how it changed him.
•What keeps him training at Tried & True and where he hopes the path leads next.

This one is all heart. If you’re navigating work, marriage, parenting, and still trying to show up for yourself, you’ll find something in Duncan’s story.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe on Spotify 📲
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cGlg6ZT9hUaUoNEyof1ev?si=UMnj8P55RtWpGAYGfrz6qg

Ready to start your journey? Get a free week trial at Tried & True Jiu Jitsu: ⁠www.triedandtruejiujitsu.com⁠

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10/17/2025

🎙️ Keepers Of The Mats – Episode 3 is LIVE on Spotify!

In this episode, I sit down with my mentor and the head of Sion BJJ, Steve Austin — a true leader on and off the mats.

We get into:
💬 The life-changing impact of Jiu Jitsu
💥 Real talk on competition vs. self-defense
🧠 What it means to teach, lead, and keep growing
🔥 Training with rock stars, stunt teams, and staying committed through every season

If you’re part of the tribe — or curious what Jiu Jitsu really brings to your life — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now only on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JyTiCklfbzNwV66CXj3fv?si=X1NgiSRPTriWz3qcGDkyAw

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10/17/2025

Episode 2 – Keith Rishel

In this episode of Keepers of the Mats, I sit down with my good friend and longtime training partner, Keith Rishel. We talk about how he found his way into Jiu Jitsu, the role it’s played in improving his health, and how it’s shaped different areas of his life. Keith opens up about his personal goals, the challenges he’s faced, and how Jiu Jitsu continues to be a source of growth—on and off the mats.
If you’re looking for a real, grounded conversation about why this art keeps people coming back, you’ll get a lot out of this one.

Feeling inspired to start your own journey?

Find a gym near you and take that first step.

If you’re local and Tried & True Jiu Jitsu is nearby, visit www.triedandtruejiujitsu.com and fill out the free trial form to get started.



Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B3Q3VmPXoQSvUKiAIXzAZ?si=2ewfStUFRa2bJTrVaYrVfQ

10/17/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 1 IS LIVE! 🎙️

The Keepers of the Mats podcast is officially here, and we’re kicking things off with our Origin Story.

In this first episode, I dive into how I got started in Jiu Jitsu, the journey that led to opening Tried & True, and the bigger vision—what I hope to build through the gym, the community, and this podcast.

This one’s from the heart and sets the tone for everything to come.

👊 Listen now by clicking the link in our bio or below on Facebook.
🎧 Keepers of the Mats – Episode 1: Origin Story
🌐 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pTpf6wSRyMShkt2rPpyi5?si=_NGpbGmJSXSsI53UFc3S3Q

Ready to start your own journey?
Click the link in our bio or head to www.triedandtruejiujitsu.com to claim your free week trial.