On this episode of The Gi Spot Podcast, Kaz and Rach get brutally honest about one of the most loaded topics in Jiu Jitsu: ego. It’s the thing every coach says to “leave at the door,” yet it sneaks onto the mats anyway — sometimes fueling growth, sometimes causing chaos.

They dive into the duality of ego in training and competition: how a healthy dose can sharpen your edge, drive discipline, and push performance, but unchecked ego can fracture teams, stunt progress, and turn rolls toxic. Along the way, Kaz and Rach unpack their own battles with ego, the lessons learned from watching it implode (or thrive) in others, and how mindfulness, humility, and perspective can keep the monster in check.

This isn’t a sermon — it’s a neon-lit, sharp-witted exploration of the good, the bad, and the downright hilarious ways ego shows up in BJJ.