Episode 114 - Who’s On Jiu-Jitsu’s Mount Rushmore? Roger vs Buchecha, Tom Hardy & Purple Belt Chaos.

From Christmas light disasters and gas station nachos to the real Jiu-Jitsu GOAT debate… this episode goes everywhere. Matt and Kenny talk about maxing out ladders for “forever lights,” free knives and Jordans, Kenny’s old DJ life, celebrity Jiu-Jitsu (Tom Hardy, AC Slater, Ashton Kutcher), and then dive into who actually belongs on the BJJ Mount Rushmore. Timeline-1They break down Hodger Gracie vs Buchecha resumes, ADCC finish rates, IBJJF world titles, and why the fourth “no-gi face” might still be up for grabs. Names like Marcelo Garcia, Andre Galvão, Leandro Lo, Eddie Bravo, Tom DeBlass, Craig Jones, B-Mac/PGF and more all get thrown into the mix as they talk impact versus just competition results. Timeline-1Listeners also sent in some wild questions:Which side should your belt bar/stripes sit on?Do big guys hate when small guys pull guard and spam triangles?Is it okay to switch gyms at purple belt?And Matt drops a legendary story about a team completely imploding from relationship drama at “team barbecues.” Timeline-1Plus: Thanksgiving food talk, gas station nachos, Starbucks baristas with moon tattoos, and which teammate Matt would choke unconscious in front of their significant other (with love). Timeline-1If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, obsess over memes, or argue about GOATs in the gym lobby, this one’s for you.In this episode:Christmas light horror story & $800 “forever lights” mistakeFree knives, Black Friday Jordans & sponsor loveKenny’s DJ background, vinyl collection & one-ear headphone breakdownShaq, Carter Cruise and why people get obsessed with new identitiesHodger vs Buchecha and the BJJ GOAT conversationBuilding a Jiu-Jitsu Mount Rushmore (Helio, Royce, Hodger/Buchecha + a no-gi future?)Purple belt loyalty & when it’s okay to switch gymsGym relationship drama and how it nuked an entire teamListener Q&A: belt bar etiquette, smalls pulling guard on bigs, choking teammates in front of their familySupport the show & follow us:Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjjDrop your questions in the comments for a chance to be featured in the next listener Q&A!