Unknown Pressures – A Jiu-Jitsu Podcast

In this episode of Unknown Pressures we discuss the recent Polaris Squads event. Matt talks about the evolution of Polaris over the past decade, and the many challenges faced in organizing an international grappling event, and how Polaris created a sustainable business model while other events came and went. 
We also talk about the future plans for Polaris, including expansion in 2026 and the creation of a feeder league that will help develop talent to compete on the pro show. 
Unknown Pressures is a jiu-jitsu podcast brought to you by two long-time industry insiders: Matt Benyon, the co-founder of Scramble and Polaris, and Hywel Teague, creator of BJJ Hacks, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst and formerly of FloGrappling.
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ADCC is back, and the recent European Trials kickstarted the year-long process that will lead into the biggest no-gi grappling event in the world – the ADCC World Championships. Matt Benyon and Hywel Teague discuss the Trials and give their take on the Europeans who qualified, and share some of their stories from behind the scenes of man y of the ADCC World Championships they've been to.
Unknown Pressures is a jiu-jitsu podcast brought to you by two long-time industry insiders: Matt Benyon, the co-founder of Scramble and Polaris, and Hywel Teague, creator of BJJ Hacks, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst and formerly of FloGrappling.
Follow Unknown Pressures on IG: https://www.instagram.com/unknownpressures

Matt Benyon and Hywel Teague discuss the recent controversies around the Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) event, as well as the problems with matches under the submission-only ruleset, the growth of UFC BJJ and more. Unknown Pressures is a jiu-jitsu podcast brought to you by two long-time industry insiders: Matt Benyon, the co-founder of Scramble and Polaris, and Hywel Teague, creator of BJJ Hacks, jiu-jitsu / grappling commentator and analyst and formerly of FloGrappling. Follow Matt on IG:   / matthew.benyon   Follow Hywel on IG:   / hywelteague