The Mat Chat

The Mat Chat
Podcast Description
Dive into the small-town BJJ and MMA gym, The Farm. Founded by Codie Aird and held on his family farm, The Farm is bringing back the mindset of Jiu-Jitsu from its humble beginnings.
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Focuses on the transformation effect of BJJ and MMA on personal mindsets, routines, and community building, with episodes including discussions on training philosophies, the crucial aspects of strength and conditioning for martial artists, and exploring various techniques such as gi versus no-gi.

Dive into the small-town BJJ and MMA gym, The Farm. Founded by Codie Aird and held on his family farm, The Farm is bringing back the mindset of Jiu-Jitsu from its humble beginnings.
In this episode, Codie and Ben take a step back to reflect on life before jiu-jitsu—and how the discipline reshaped their mindsets, routines, and outlooks. They share the origin story of The Farm MMA, offering insight into how a small idea quickly evolved into a thriving community. The conversation dives into key training philosophies, the role of strength and conditioning in BJJ, and the ever-present debate: gi or no-gi? Whether you’re a seasoned grappler or just curious about the journey, this episode explores the deeper impact of martial arts and what it means to build something from the ground up.

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