Episode 12 | MMA After 42, BJJ Longevity & Real Fighting

<p>On this episode of the Mat Rats Podcast, we sit down with longtime martial artist and BJJ black belt DJ Wegesin. From wrestling since childhood to stepping into MMA competition after the age of 42, DJ shares what keeps him training, competing, and evolving decades into the martial arts journey.</p><p>We dive into:<br>• Starting MMA later in life<br>• Fear, pressure &amp; mindset<br>• Wrestling into BJJ<br>• Striking &amp; Muay Thai<br>• Real fighting vs sport jiu-jitsu<br>• Longevity, recovery &amp; training smart<br>• Coaching philosophy &amp; gym culture</p><p>DJ also talks about helping guide the development of the Muay Thai program at Deep Water Jiu Jitsu and what makes a strong martial arts community.</p><p>If you train, compete, coach, or just love combat sports—this episode has something for you.</p><p>Like, comment, subscribe, and share with the crew.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://saraivabjjroswell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Deep Water Jiu Jitsu</a></p><p><a href="https://saraivabjjroswell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">11660 Alpharetta Hwy</a></p><p><a href="https://saraivabjjroswell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Suite 100</a></p><p><a href="https://saraivabjjroswell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Roswell, Ga</a></p><p>#MatRatsPodcast #BJJ #MMA #MuayThai #JiuJitsu</p><p></p>