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Episode 122 - Inside the PGF with: Injuries, Trash Talk and Turning Jiu-Jitsu Into a Real Sport

#bjj #mma #jiujitsu This episode goes way deeper than competition results. We sit down with a PGF athlete and Las Vegas Kings GM - Travis Thomas, to talk about career-ending injuries, blowing out three ligaments, running out of money, rebuilding from zero, and betting everything on jiu-jitsu anyway. We get into: Triple-ligament knee surgery and the mental side of recovery Coming back to competition after ACL, LCL, and PCL reconstruction How the PGF is evolving into a real professional league Why personality, trash talk, and camera presence matter more than ever Balancing competing, coaching, and being a team GM Faith-based leadership, professionalism, and building a culture Why jiu-jitsu is still in its early MMA era The uncomfortable conversations the sport needs to have to grow This is raw, honest, uncomfortable at times, and necessary if jiu-jitsu wants to become more than just a niche hobby. 👇 Drop a comment if you think jiu-jitsu should be judged on entertainment, wins, or both. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance YouTube:    / @bjjbalance   Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj 00:00 – Getting pantsed on live TV & PGF exposure 01:41 – Using social media to build a brand in the PGF 02:04 – Tearing ACL, LCL, and PCL: the injury reality 02:59 – Rehab, stem cells, and training again at 4 months 05:09 – Managing fear, hesitation, and re-injury 05:16 – Weight classes and returning to competition 06:39 – Becoming a GM while still competing 06:50 – Athlete liaison duties and sponsorship building 10:29 – PGF as a brand-building opportunity 12:38 – Why jiu-jitsu is still behind MMA 14:52 – Building a faith-based professional team culture 18:28 – How the PGF draft and rosters really work 21:22 – Coaching strategy and building a dominant team 22:35 – What makes a scorer vs a grinder 24:37 – Why team sports mentality matters in jiu-jitsu 26:14 – Dealing with refs, bad calls, and adversity 30:13 – Ricky Lundell’s background and coaching philosophy 32:11 – “We’re scorpions — it’s in our nature to win” 34:34 – Power, hierarchy, and weird behavior in jiu-jitsu 40:06 – Protecting the culture of the sport 49:24 – Setting boundaries as a coach and athlete 59:14 – Why cross-training is essential for competitors 01:03:15 – Wrist locks, old-guy moves, and gym politics 02:07:40 – PGF growth, Brandon’s vision, and the future 02:12:36 – Where to follow and final thoughts