The No Natural Talent Podcast

No Natural Talent Ep. 42 "Cesar"

A purple belt and MMA fighter with a deep passion for the fight. Quiet at first, but surprisingly talkative once he opens up, his Star Wars and Lord of the Rings tattoos give away the inner nerd behind the warrior. Fighter on the mats, fan of epic sagas off them. This is Cesar.

No Natural Talent Ep. 41 "Kyle 2"

A blue belt who stepped away from Jiujitsu for a time, but came back all in. Curious, conscientious, and deeply respectful of the people around him, he approaches training with intention and humility. An excellent partner on the mats and a mind that's always asking questions. This is "Kyle 2".

No Natural Talent Ep. 40 "Wade" part 2

He returns to the mic, taking on listener questions and sharing more of the story behind the strength. Raw, reflective, and real. This is Wade.

No Natural Talent Ep.39 Alliance Winter Camp 2026

Alliance Winter Camp 2026 in Eagle, Idaho, brought together voices from across the country. Leah from Philadelphia, Alex from New York, Eric from Miami, Megan, newly relocated from Minneapolis, and Brandon and Riley from the Boise area — sharing what they learned and the stories that shaped them. Along the way, there are conversations with some of the greats, including Marcelo Garcia, Michael Langhi, Fabio Gurgel, Alexandre Paiva, and Dani Genovesi. From everyday practitioners to world-class legends, this is Jiujitsu.

No Natural Talent Ep. 38 "Brandon H"

A black belt with a background in MMA and gymnastics, he's driven by passion and a relentless work ethic. Fatherhood and friendship ground him, while coaching lets his energy and leadership shine. Focused, powerful, and all heart. This is Brandon.

No Natural Talent Ep. 37 "Jeremy" part 2

Bad drivers. Hot takes. A little smart assery and a lot of jiujitsu talk. He stirs the pot and calls out teammates for a brown belt throwdown. Don't blink. This is Jeremy.

No Natural Talent Ep. 36 "Bethany"

She is a blue belt fresh out of Marine boot camp, carrying massive ambition, confidence, and clear goals. Starting at SIBJJ in her early teens, she trained with the original ladies class and the big guys at morning class alike. Young, fearless, and unshakable — nothing throws her off course. This is Bethany. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 35 "Jacen" part 2

As a head coach at System Jiujitsu in Meridian, Idaho, he brings structure, intention and a unique way to think about training to the mats. Join us as he dives deep into the art of disagreement, how to use AI as a training tool, and his past health habits and how that has shaped his present self. 
This is Jacen.  

No Natural Talent Ep. 34 "Shanti" part 2

Roles reverse as Westen takes the mic and interviews Shanti about her journey through blue belt — the doubts, the growth, and how far she believes she still has to go. What she didn’t know at the time is that this conversation was recorded just hours before her promotion to purple belt. That unknowing honesty gives the episode depth, capturing a moment of reflection right before everything changed. This is Shanti.
 

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.