The No Natural Talent Podcast

No Natural Talent Ep. 33 Rest Round-Jiujitsu Moms "Jana & Natalie"

Jiujitsu moms. They may not train...yet, but they see the impact on their children every day. They share stories of watching their sons grow through Jiujitsu. The struggles, the confidence, the discipline, and the friendships that form along the way. Supportive from the sidelines, they witness how the mats shape character, community, and kids becoming good humans.
This is Jana and Natalie. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 32 "Pedro"

A black belt known for his calm, meticulous rolls and deadly butterfly hooks, he is an introspective and thoughtful person who brings the same quiet precision to Jiujitsu and poker alike. Calm in spirit, dangerous on the mats...this is Pedro.

No Natural Talent Ep. 31 "Rest Round-Grappling Industry Boise Tournament"

Noisy and chaotic, emotions run high at tournaments. Catch a glimpse of the competitive energy that jiujitsu brings. Pre-match nerves. Post-match reflections, coaches, competitors, and gyms come together at Grappling Industries, Boise.
This is competition, this is community, this is jiujitsu.

No Natural Talent Ep 30 "Westen"

Our special 30th episode guest, he is a blackbelt and SIBJJ's former head coach, whose experience runs deep. He's trained with the greats and has been shaped by years on the mats. He brings a rare presence to his teaching, offering patience and insight to every student he works with. Calm, yet passionate about his jiujitsu and his people, he is grounded and caries an unmistakable island vibe. This is Westen. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 29 "Tattoo Chris"

He is a purple belt and part of the morning OG crew, a leg locker with a sharp, no bullshit gauge. He trains through every chapter of life as a family man, business owner and seriously talented artist. Honest, creative and unapologetically real This is Tattoo Chris. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 28 "Medina"

After years of supporting her kids as a jiujitsu gym mom, she stepped on the mats herself. Between motherhood, night shifts and endless responsibilities, she still shows up to train with kindness, grit and a beautiful heart. This is Medina. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 27 Rest Round - Almine, Dom, Wade, Shanti

A Rest Round with Jiu Jitsu couples-We dive into what it's like when your partner is on the mats too: support, struggle, ego checks, and growing together. Along the way, Dom and Almine share how their own jiu jitsu journey began together, setting the tone for what it means to train, grow and evolve together. Same sport, same team...sometimes different rolls. This is life and love on the mats.

No Natural Talent Ep. 26 "Jacen"

A blackbelt of 31 years, hailing from from the Boise area and one of the head honchos at System Jiu Jitsu, his passion for the art is unmatched. Equal parts serious technician and lighthearted training partner, he's a leader, a lifer and someone who lives and breathes Jiu Jitsu. This is Jacen. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 25 "Michael"

A brown belt who knows the hardest battles are not always physical, he's faced his own thoughts, fought through the mental walls and found strength...and community...on the mats. This is Michael. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 24 "Mike"

A blue belt who got his start in grappling through wrestling, and though it wasn't quite what he expected, it let the spark that led him to jiujitsu. He's been a steady part of the journey ever since, recently helping behind the scenes with the podcast's production and bringing the same focus and curiosity to everything he touches. A family man, a deep thinker and an all around solid human. This is Mike.