Episode 007: Paige Clymer on Injury, Recovery, and Competing at the Highest Level

In this episode, I catch up with my friend and powerhouse black belt Paige Ivette Clymer. Paige is a multiple-time IBJJF medalist, ADCC Open double gold champ, and one of the most technically sharp athletes I know. We go deep into her ACL injury, how she navigated the emotional and physical recovery, and the mindset it took to come back even stronger.

We also break down her epic Who's Number One match and how she prepped for battle with precision—right down to escaping a guillotine with total calm. Paige gets real about pre-competition anxiety, training smarter, and what every grappler should know about injury prevention, mental prep, and fueling their body. This one is packed with insight for athletes of all levels.