Chokeholds and Chill Podcast
Chokeholds and Chill Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Chokeholds and Chill - the podcast where life meets the mats! Join Jenn and Mallory, two women balancing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and real life, as they share laughs, lessons, and inspiring stories.
Each episode features candid chats with training - and non-training - partners, explores the ups and downs of life on and off the mats. Whether you’re a seasoned grappler, a curious beginner, or just love a good story, time to chill, roll, and enjoy!
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Content Themes
The show covers a variety of themes including personal narratives, community dynamics, and training experiences. Episodes highlight personal growth through Jiu Jitsu, as seen in discussions with non-training partners, like BJ, and dedicated newbies, like Elise, showcasing their journeys and challenges.
Chokeholds & Chill is a candid, unfiltered jiu-jitsu podcast hosted by Jenn and Mallory—two women who train hard, laugh loud, and aren’t afraid to talk about everything that lives on and off the mats. From athlete interviews to deep-dive conversations about competition, community, lifestyle, recovery, mental health, and the messy reality of being a grappler, this show brings honesty and humor straight from the mats to your ears. Featuring world-class guests, difficult conversations, and plenty of behind-the-scenes chaos, Chokeholds & Chill is where real jiu-jitsu people come to actually talk.
Hosts: Mallory Ingalls @itsmaltime and Jenn Holmberg @jennholmberg
Show: @chokeholdsandchillpod
Email: [email protected]
This week on Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn and Mal sit down with Chris Vazquez — better known online as @burro_bjj on Instagram, training out of Goodyear 10th Planet in Arizona
Chris represents a side of jiu jitsu a lot of people connect with right now: authentic, community-driven, technical, funny as hell, and not overly polished for the internet.
In this episode, we get into:
- The story behind “Burro BJJ”
- Social media, gym culture, and the weird side of internet jiu jitsu
- Building community in a sport that can sometimes take itself way too seriously
- The difference between “content jiu jitsu” and real training room culture
- Competition, pressure, and why people actually stay in the sport long-term
This conversation feels like hanging around after open mat with people who genuinely love training — equal parts funny, thoughtful, and brutally honest about the current state of jiu jitsu.
If you’ve ever wondered whether jiu jitsu is becoming too polished online while still being beautifully chaotic in real life… this episode is for you.
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