The No Natural Talent Podcast

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.

No Natural Talent Ep. 23 "Jason"

From the chaos of radio hosting and a musicians life, to finding peace, purpose and redemption...He’s the voice behind the No Natural Talent intro and living proof that the mats can turn your life around. Creative and grounded. This is Jason.

No Natural Talent Ep. 22 "Almine"

A rock climbing, brown belt, yoga instructor, acupuncturist whose presence radiates strength, serenity and fire. Her insight runs deep. She brings intuitive wisdom and an experienced perspective to every conversation and roll. Vibrant, grounded and full of life, she moves through the world with purpose and light. This is Almine.

No Natural Talent Ep. 21 "Dom"

An Eagle, Idaho blackbelt who blends jiu jitsu, health and wellness in a way that pushes beyond the usual. Thoughtful and relentless, nothing stands in the way of his training or his drive to keep learning. This is Dom. 

No Natural Talent Ep. 20 "Joston"

Hawaiian born Idahoan with blackbelt wisdom, he's a loyal friend and a mat enforcer everyone respects. Every move deliberate, every armbar hunted with precision, he has a huge smile and an even bigger heart. This is Joston.