Weslee Weighs In
Weslee Weighs In
Podcast Description
Weslee Weighs In is where combat sports collide with married life. Hosted by BJJ duo Weslee and Bailey, this podcast dives into MMA, boxing, judo, gym culture, and all things fight-related--with plenty to spicy banter, honest hot takes, and real-life couple debates. Whether you're on the mats or just on the couch yelling at the judges, you're in the right corner. New episodes drop semi-weekly!
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The show explores various topics within combat sports, including MMA, boxing, judo, and the culture surrounding gyms, with episodes featuring engaging stories like Roberto Kaelin's journey from Peru to running a martial arts gym and insights from long-time practitioners like Tracy D'Arcy about the evolution of jiu jitsu.
Weslee Weighs In is a podcast about jiu jitsu, combat sports, and the people who make them worth talking about.
Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Weslee and Bailey Parker, we go beyond techniques and match results to explore the ideas, experiences, personalities, and sometimes controversial conversations that shape the world of jiu jitsu.
From thoughtful conversations with athletes, coaches, photographers, and other voices in the community to technique breakdowns, parenting and training, competition, gym culture, and everything in between—we’re here to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and have the conversations that make you think.
Whether you’re deep in the mats or just fascinated by the world of combat sports, there’s something to weigh in on.
🎙️ New episodes, conversations, and jiu jitsu content every week.
At just 14, Icaro Moreno has already lived the kind of jiu-jitsu journey most athletes spend a lifetime chasing. In this conversation, he breaks down how a kid from Boston became one of AOJ’s most talked-about young stars, why his family moved across the country to fuel his career, and the mindset that helped him turn criticism, pressure, and a brutal ADCC weight cut into fuel. He opens up about the sacrifice behind the spotlight, from leaving his mom in Boston for a year to chasing training opportunities at Atos and then finding his home at AOJ. He also reveals how a conversation with Gui Mendez changed the direction of his life, why he believes the best athletes are built on trust, basics, and the right circle, and how his dad has become his coach, mentor, and marketing director all at once.
You'll hear:
– Why Icaro believes copying your idols is the fastest way to become forgettable
– The training philosophy AOJ uses for competition, from bad positions to no-emotion performance
– How he rebuilt after a devastating ADCC loss and changed his weight-cut strategy forever
– Why he thinks flashy jiu-jitsu is overrated compared to dominant, repeatable fundamentals
– How faith, family, and a Bible study group keep him grounded through the noise
He also shares his thoughts on WNO, UFC BJJ, the state of matchmaking, the future of leg locks, and why he believes the next generation needs more triangles, guard retention, wrestling, and control, not just highlight-reel submissions. And if you want to hear what drives a teenager to train like a veteran, speak like a coach, and compete with the confidence of a world champ, this one delivers.
Perfect for jiu-jitsu fans, parents of young athletes, and anyone who wants to understand what it actually takes to build greatness before most people are even old enough to drive.
Follow Icaro on socials: @icaromorenojj
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