Fighters Drinking Coffee

(Ep 35) Movember Super Fights: Takedowns & Raising Awareness for Men's Health

Hosts sit down with BJ and Alex from Capital MMA to discuss their journeys in jiu-jitsu, strength and conditioning, and even Highland Games, plus their coaching and teaching philosophies developed through years of competition and pandemic training adaptations.
They also preview the Movember Super Fights — a team-based and individual tournament on November 22 at Capital MMA in Lorton — fundraising for men’s health. The episode covers event format, community involvement, livestream details, and how donations support Movember’s mission.
 
Donate here: https://movember.com/t/movember-super-fights?mc=1
Watch the live stream: https://youtube.com/@capitalmmafit?si=GAxalKtuwsC6mLcR
 
 
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(Ep 34) London Calling: Redemption after Dissapointment

Scott and Michael recap their recent competitions — PANS in New York (coaching, medals and tough losses), a quick turnaround to the London Open with redemption and a win, and what’s coming next: VGI, Euros in Rome, Worlds, local events and training plans. They share travel stories, match breakdowns, injuries, and a look at the busy fall competition schedule.
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(Ep 33) Size Isn't Everything — Mindset and Tactics for Overcoming Size Differences

In this episode, the hosts discuss how smaller fighters can handle size discrepancies in training and competition. They cover tactical adjustments (leverage, timing, space management), target selection (neck and ankles), and practical training strategies like rolling with bigger partners to prepare for different opponents.The conversation also explores the mental side: confidence, resilience after losses, and how to learn from setbacks. The hosts share personal anecdotes from tournaments and training, and offer a simple grading idea for estimating how weight differences affect perceived skill matchups.
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(Ep 32) Fighters Drinking Whiskey with Will Bullock pt 2

Welcome back to Fighters Drinking Coffee — special edition with whiskey and guest Will Bullock. They dig into supplements, diet debates (including the "vegetables" argument and carnivore trends), weight cuts and recovery, and personal stories like swimmer's ear and cauliflower ear. The conversation also veers into food spots, tech and AI in entertainment, and hints at predictive programming and robots for a playful, wide-ranging episode.
Apologies for the missing segment but we will be continuing the conversation on predictive programming, comic books and movies in a future Part 3!
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(Ep 31) Sitting down with Will Bullock of the Dreams Not Fame Podcast pt 1

Will Bullock joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to debate gas-station coffee and food (Wawa vs. 7-Eleven vs. Buc-ee’s), share his early-morning training routine and strength gains, and discuss his prep with coach Asim.
They cover competition culture, VGI and the NGA pit format, women’s jiu-jitsu intensity, learning from losses, and where to find Will’s Dreams Not Fame podcast and social profiles:
Instagram 
@thehype___
@dreamsnotfamepodcast
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(Ep 30) Pit Tested: First Super Fights in the NGA Pit

Mike recaps his two recent pit super fights at 145 lbs, sharing match highlights—back takes, submission attempts, a near armbar, and a guillotine—as well as weigh-ins, what he would do differently, and match-day preparation.
He breaks down how the pit’s landscape changed the wrestling and ground strategy, why forward pressure and terrain awareness matter, and why the pit format could shape the future of jiu-jitsu.
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(Ep 29) Pedagogy on the Mat: Building Classes, Coaches, and Jiu-Jitsu Games

In this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee we break down BJJ pedagogy and curriculum design — how coaches plan month-to-month themes, teach fundamentals for each belt, and align multiple instructors around a clear roadmap.We cover class structure for mixed-level rooms, assessment and feedback cycles, workshop/private options, CLA/ECO-style problem-solving, and the role of wrestling, scrambles, and consistent practice in accelerating progress.
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(Ep 28) Undefeated Run: AndyGames' Rise from White‑Collar Fights to Champion

AndyGames joins Fighters Drinking Coffee to share his unexpected boxing journey — starting as a white‑collar novice, climbing into semi‑pro ranks, and leaving undefeated as a heavyweight champion. 
He breaks down training, key fights, the impact of COVID on his career, and how those experiences led him into streaming and podcasting.
 
Find Andy:
Tiktok: behindthecamerapodcastag
Instagram: behindthecamerawithandygames
X: @BehindTheCamPod
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(Ep 27) Quintet Chaos: Sub Controversies, UFC Deals & Australasia’s Dark Horse

Hosts break down the first night of CJI, debating UFC BJJ exclusivity deals, reactions from Mikey & Craig’s Mighty Cast appearance, and the risks and rewards for competitors. They recap Quintet-style matchups, controversial stoppages/tap rulings, and standout teams — including Australasia as a dark horse — plus previews for the finals and key storylines to watch.
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(Ep 26) Dimitri Chrisos and Copa Virginia

On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, host interview Dimitri Chrisos about his journey as an academy owner and third-degree black belt, and the creation and growth of Copa Virginia.
They discuss tournament logistics, Smoothcomp adoption, clean venues, weight and rule standards, the popular advanced no‑gi cash division, and an apprenticeship program for new tournament organizers.
Listen for practical insights on running organized events, supporting the local grappling community, and where to find more information about Copa and Dimitri’s academy.
 
Find out more about COPA Virginia and their apprentice program at their website: https://www.copa-bjj.com/
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