Bailey is back from Master International with GOLD, so we're recapping the tournament, Adult Worlds, and what it was like reffing a recent local tournament (spoiler: we have thoughts).

Then we get into the main topic: pre-competition routines. What actually makes a good one, what doesn't, and why trying to copy someone else's routine may not be the move.

We talk through how our own routines have evolved over time, mistakes we've made, and practical things competitors can experiment with to manage nerves, lock in, and show up feeling ready to perform. We also talk about how the goal is not to get rid of nerves, but to regulate them and get into your own individual zone of performance, a concept supported by studies in sports psychology.

Whether you're over nervous, too relaxed, overthinking everything, or just trying to feel more consistent on comp day, this episode is packed with ideas to try before your next tournament.

Ever wondered if your BJJ gym is building champions…or just building drama? 👀🥋

In this episode of Weslee Weighs In, we break down the biggest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym red flags, from ego-driven coaches and toxic gym culture to unsafe training habits, dirty mats, and promotions that feel more like attendance awards than earned milestones.

We talk about:

🔥 Coaching and leadership red flags

🔥 Cult-like gym culture and gym politics

🔥 Unsafe rolling and training partner horror stories

🔥 Hygiene issues nobody wants to discuss (but everyone should)

🔥 Belt promotions, shallow rooms, and what healthy gym growth actually looks like

🔥 The green flags that make a gym worth staying at

And because every gym has characters…we’re also calling out the classic BJJ gym personalities you’ve definitely met, from the Bird Feeder and Smelly Gi Guy to the Social Media Grappler and Flow Roller.

Whether you’re a brand-new white belt searching for the right academy or a seasoned grappler reflecting on your gym culture, this episode might have you laughing…or suddenly rethinking where you train.

🎧 Which gym personality are you…and what red flags did we miss? Let us know!

This week on Weslee Weighs In, we sit down with Yan "Pica Pau" Lucas and rising talent Dillon Turner for a deep dive into the journey behind the success.

Yan shares his origin story about growing up in Brazil, making the move to the United States, and how his game as evolved across multiple weight classes over the years. We also get into his life off the mats including his wife, Jessica, his family, and balancing it all with hihg-level competition.

Dillon breaks down his own path into jiu jitsu, how he became a protege of Yan, and what it's like developing under a mentor at the highest level.

We also talk about the importance of nutrition in performance and recovery, Yan's experience competing in UFC BJJ, and what it was like for Dillon watching it all unfold.

Whether you're a competitor or just a fan of the grind, this one brings insight, perspective, and some real behind-the-scenes moments....plus some fascinating stories. 👀