Episode 14: A long walk on the beach with Ben Westrich for a talk about IBJJF, hierarchies, belt promotions and other weird things. [Quarantine special]

There's a certain kind of person drawn to the mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often with a passport full of stamps and a story about taking the road less traveled. BJJ Globetrotters Pirate Radio Podcast finds those people and lets them talk. It’s less about formal interviews and more about capturing the conversations that happen after a hard training session in some far-flung gym, when the gear is packed away and the real stories come out. You’ll hear from globetrotting black belts, instructors running unconventional academies, and everyday practitioners who’ve woven the art into a life that defies the ordinary routine. This podcast connects the physicality of the sport with the philosophy of exploration, exploring how the principles learned in rolling translate to adventures beyond the gym. It’s for anyone who believes their training isn’t confined to a single location, but is a thread running through a larger, more interesting life. Tune in for raw, unscripted dialogues that remind you why both travel and Jiu-Jitsu are about adaptation, respect, and the constant pursuit of a deeper understanding.