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Villaincast - For BJJ Antiheroes

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt from England, Chris Paines is a coach, competitor, and globetrotting instructor. But now he is asking, what does it mean to become a BJJ Villain?
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Episodes

Informed Consent - #96 - Reap the Weak - 16/06/25

We're back! Episode 96 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing consent and safety in Jiu-Jitsu, you know, just to put everyone to sleep. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Jun 16, 202553 minEp. 97

Making Enemies - #95 - Reap the Weak - 21/04/25

We're back! Episode 95 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing the worrying rise of hate speech, making enemies on reddit, and the state of athletes in the USA. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord ...

Apr 22, 202540 minEp. 96

Stinky People - #94 - Reap the Weak

We're back! Episode 94 of Villaincast, and this week we are discussing crushing your own junk on purpose, stinky grapplers, and a mea culpa on guard. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJB...

Mar 19, 202554 minEp. 95

Brand New Year, Brand New Reap - #93 - Reap the Weak - 06/03/25

We're back! Episode 93 of Villaincast, and we have finally returned from our short hiatus. This week we are catching up on our mailbag, discussing where defence disappeared to, plagiarism, and defiling the Vatican. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillain...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 94

Happy New Year! - #92 - Reap the Weak - 08/01/25

We're back! Episode 92 of Villaincast, and this week we are back answering your questions, including ignoring the guard pass, flow rolling, and why we think the conversation is wrong on eco. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.co...

Jan 08, 202554 minEp. 93

So What Happened in December? - #91 - Reap the Weak - 06/01/25

We're back! Episode 91 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss what happened in December, where we ended up, and training over Christmas. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Jan 06, 202536 minEp. 92

On the Road - #90 - Reap the Weak - 27/11/24

We're back! Episode 90 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss how far magic gets you in Jiu-jitsu, and developing the skill of watching competitions. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYH...

Nov 29, 202437 minEp. 91

Functional Lifting - #89 - Reap the Weak - 13/11/24

We're back! Episode 89 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss people leaving Jiu-Jitsu, functional lifting, and travelling the world with BJJ. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Nov 14, 202432 minEp. 90

Priit Mihkelson x Rob Biernacki x Chris Paines - #88 - 30/10/24

We're back! Episode 88 of Villaincast, and this is a very special episode of when Rob Biernacki of BJJ Concepts, the lord of Defensive BJJ Priit Mihkelson, and yours truly, all ended up in a room together. For the video version please visit the Chris Paines BJJ YouTube Channel. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - you...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 89

The Case for Objectivity- #87 - State of The Union - 28/10/24

We're back! Episode 87 of Villaincast, and this week it's just myself, answering your questions, and talking about my perspective on what one of the biggest hurdles to progress is in Jiu-jitsu, objectivity. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patr...

Oct 29, 202422 minEp. 88

Purple Belt Blues - #86 - Reap the Weak - 21/10/24

We're back! Episode 86 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss how to track your progress, plateus, and the Purple Belt blues. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Oct 23, 202432 minEp. 87

Mongolian Belt Wrestling - #85 - Reap the Weak - 14/10/24

We're back! Episode 85 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss the an arm bar secret weapon, crisis of confidence, and becoming a Mongolian wrestling champ. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.g...

Oct 14, 202438 minEp. 86

Who Made You King? - #84 - Reap the Weak - 07/10/24

We're back! Episode 84 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss the IBJJF, a certain ridiculous $36 bit of plastic, and the arguement against submissions. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/r...

Oct 07, 202449 minEp. 85

Just Bleed! - #83 - Reap the Weak - 22/09/24

We're back! Episode 83 of Villaincast, and this week we discuss what it now means to be a serious sport, and who is responsible for the culture of a gym. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rw...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 84

Eat The Rich - #82 - Reap the Weak - 15/09/24

We're back! Episode 82 of Villaincast, and normality has resumed.... This week we discuss what makes a great competitor, and it's a depressing one. We also talk about anxiety and what coaches can do to make the environment friendlier. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instag...

Sep 16, 202443 minEp. 83

The Forbidden Episode - #81 - Reap the Weak - 06/09/24

We're back! Episode 81 of Villaincast, the forbidden episode. We tried to do this episode again and released it as 81.5, but unfortunately that one went out of sync. So, much to my despair, here you go. The one we didn't want to release. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - ins...

Sep 12, 202434 minEp. 82

Adey Cee Cee? Never Heard of Her - #80 - Reap the Weak - 22/08/24

We're back! Episode 80 of Villaincast and this week we are answering all of your questions, which were pretty much just about CJI. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Aug 24, 202454 minEp. 80

Everyone Else is Wrong - #79 - Reap the Weak - 15/08/24

We're back! Episode 79 of Villaincast and this week we are answering whether we are an echo chamber on Villiancast. Spoilers! Yes. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Aug 17, 202447 minEp. 79

Kneeling on the Heads of Small Folk - #78 - Reap the Weak - 01/08/24

We're back! Episode 78 of Villaincast and this week we are entering our final form as Agony Aunts, firstly by telling higher belts to f*** off. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Aug 03, 202445 minEp. 78

A Very Forced Cliffhanger - #77 - Reap the Weak - 25/07/24

We're back! Episode 77 of Villaincast and this week we are finding out what came next after last week's utterly terrible cliffhanger. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

Jul 26, 202431 minEp. 77

Health and Safety - #76 - Reap the Weak - 18/07/24

We're back! Episode 76 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing filling out health and safety forms for violence, Danaherisms, and growing a conscience. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord....

Jul 18, 202438 minEp. 76

The subtle art of throwing a Viking - #75 - Reap the Weak - 11/07/24

We're back! Episode 75 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing giving eco to traditional martial artists, anti wrestling, and how to throw a Viking. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/...

Jul 13, 202436 minEp. 75

How many 12 year olds can we fight in a hallway? - #74 - Reap the Weak - 04/07/24

We're back! Episode 74 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing the benefits of beating up 12 year olds in hallways, takedown advice, and the future of Gi. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - disco...

Jul 05, 202455 minEp. 74

Did we cause the downfall of GB? - #73 - Reap the Weak - 27/06/24

We're back! Episode 73 of Villaincast and this week we are discussing "Did we bring down Gracie Barra?", along with how to avoid strangling children, and avoiding panicking in competition. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/...

Jun 28, 202446 minEp. 73

And Return of the Chief - #72 - 20/06/24

He's back! Episode 72 of Villaincast and it's the Return of the Chief, with Naqi back to the show, joining Chris answering your questions from Instagram, including our thoughts on the new CJI. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon....

Jun 21, 202429 minEp. 72

Return of the Reap - #71 - 13/06/24

We're back! Episode 71 of Villaincast and it's the Return of the Reap, with Chris talking about being a Globetrotting BJJ coach and the main frustration of people he meets on the road. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/inth...

Jun 14, 202433 minEp. 71

Giving Horses the Snip - #70 - Reap the Weak 23/05/24

We're back! Episode 70 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing what happens when you give male horses the snip too late, Jiujitsu as you get older, and becoming a craftsman. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisv...

May 23, 202450 minEp. 70

Sprinting Away From Your Problems - #69 - Reap the Weak 16/05/24

We're back! Episode 69 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing fighting giants, starting a gym, and being a mat douche. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - ...

May 16, 202443 minEp. 69

Consensual Choking with Old Women - #68 - Reap the Weak 09/05/24

We're back! Episode 68 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are discussing choking old women, ecological burnout, and how you might one day end up as a lampshade. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - pat...

May 09, 202455 minEp. 68

Episode Sixty-Seven - El Jefe and The Villain Reap the Weak - 02/05/24

We're back! Episode 67 of Villaincast returns with Reap the Weak, and this week Naqi and Chris are showing why you shouldn't fly with scissors. If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Instagram - instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj Patreon - patreon.com/intheorybjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp...

May 02, 202445 minEp. 67
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