The No Natural Talent Podcast

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. 

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.