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On the Wall w/ Jiu Jitsu Five-O
Welcome to On the Wall, a Jiu Jitsu lifestyle podcast for cops and first responders. Hosted by Jiu Jitsu black belt and former police officer Jason Swartz, the show explores how training on the mats applies to real-life situations—covering use of force, police training, fitness, mindset, and overall well-being. Whether you're looking to improve your skills, refine your approach to training, or just enjoy conversations with people who get it, On the Wall delivers insights, stories, and practical takeaways for those who live the training lifestyle on and off the job.
On the Wall w/ Jiu Jitsu Five-O
Excuses Are Like A**holes; Everybody Has One // Ep. 13
Back in high school football, my coach had a saying: “Excuses are like a**holes — everybody has one.” The same thing shows up in Jiu Jitsu. Over the years, I’ve heard every excuse in the book for why people don’t train — too old, too busy, too expensive, too scared of injuries. In this episode, I break down the top 10 excuses people use to avoid training Jiu Jitsu, and why none of them hold up if you’re serious about bettering yourself.
Whether you’re a cop, a first responder, or just someone looking for a new challenge, this conversation will expose the lies we tell ourselves, and show you how training solves more problems than it creates.
If you’ve been on the fence, or if you catch yourself making some of these excuses, this one’s for you.