▶ #290 IBJJF 2023 Worlds Recap
This week on the show Maine and Simon recap the IBJJF World Championships we recap all the Black Belt Adult finals matches for the Men and Women.Recorded 6-5-2023
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▶ #289 Polaris 24 Preview Midwest Finishers Recap
This week on the show Maine and Zak recap Midwest Finishers Men's 185 pound bracket and the Women's 145 pound bracket. Plus Preview Polaris Pro 24.In the news section of the show we discuss
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▶ 387 - The Most Successful Gracie Fighter Of All Time, with Robert Drysdale
Not only is Robert Drysdale a BJJ and ADCC World Champion, he has also conducted extensive research into the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this interview, he reveals some of what he's discovered,
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▶ Episode 104 - Chris Crossan
Chris Crossan is a catch wrestler and BJJ black belt under Eric Paulson. In this episode, Chris tells his story, and quite a story it is. Starting life as a bit of a trouble maker Chris was able to tu
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▶ 386 - Seven Reasons Why Carlson Gracie Was The First Modern MMA Fighter
Carlson Gracie fought in 18 Vale Tudo matches, brought jiu-jitsu to the masses, and innovated many of the MMA training practices we now take for granted. He innovated many seemingly radical ideas at t
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▶ #288 Why Nicholas Meregali is the Best in the Gi WNO 18 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap WNO 18 Pedro Vs Nicholas 5-21-2023
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▶ #287 WNO 18 Meregali Vs Marinho Preview
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the main event for Fight to Win, and Preview, Pedro, Marinho versus Nicolas Meregali on WNO 18.In the news section of the show, we briefly discuss the AD
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▶ GJJR! EP 159 Peter Warshawsky, DDS
Dr. Peter Warshawski, Lifelong martial artist, Periodontal dental surgeon, fitness enthusiast, and recent author, discusses his new book: Blows, and why he wrote it, overcoming all the childhood negat
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▶ #286 One FC, Brazilian Nationals, SOGI Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap One FC Denver the first event for One FC in the United States that maine flew out for, Brazilian Nationals select matches, and SOGI Keith Krikorian Vs Ken
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▶ #285 ADCC Costa Mesa Open and ECI 6 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Emerald City invitational l6 talk about ADCC costa Mesa Open and preview Sogi Kenta Iwamoto vs Keith Krikorian, plus IBJJF Brazilian 4-
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▶ 385 - Grappling with the Implications of the 46 Million Dollar Lawsuit for Jiu-Jitsu, with
The jiu-jitsu world was shaken recently when Jack Greener, severely injured in 2018 while sparring at a San Diego gym, was awarded $46,475,112 dollars by a jury. Rener Gracie testified for the plainti
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▶ ADCC Costa Mesa Open and ECI 6 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Emerald City invitational l6 talk about ADCC costa Mesa Open and preview Sogi Kenta Iwamoto vs Keith Krikorian, plus IBJJF Brazilian 4-
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▶ #284 Why Was Kaynan's Keebar Illegal at BJJ Stars 10 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap BJJ Stars 10 and preview Brazilian Nationals and the Emerald City Invitational 6 the men's and women's 135 lb tournament.In the news section of
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▶ GJJR EP 158 Todd Fox
Todd Fox, Security & Expert and 3rd BJJ Black Belt, is a former Marine, law enforcement officer, BJJ black belt, and Author. After his military service, he began his career in EP (Executive Protection
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▶ #283 Finishers Survivor Series 3, Northwest Submission Challenge Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Finishers Survivor Series 3, and Northwest Submission Challange.In the news section of the show we talk about some announced matchups.In the recap section
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▶ #283 Finishers Survivor Series 3, Northwest Submission Challange Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Finishers Survivor Series 3, and Northwest Submission Challange.In the news section of the show we talk about some announced matchups.In the recap section
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▶ #282 Is this the Most Stacked Absolute Ever? BJJ Stars Absolute Preview
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap F2W 226 in San Diego, preview Finishers Survivor Series 3 and Preview BJJ Stars Absolute.In the news section of the show we talk about Mica Galvao popping
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▶ GJJR! EP 157 Sean Patrick Flanery
Sean Patrick Flanery, world renowned actor and 4th Degree BJJ black belt, discusses new movie Nefarious and all that went into doing it, his gratitude for his long movie career, training at Rafael Lav
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▶ #281 Rener Gracie Sells the Jiu Jitsu Community Down The River In Court for $94,000
This week on the show Maine and Miranda Recap GrappleFest 15, F2W 225 Reno, Midwest Finishers 13, and Rise Invitational 11. Plus Discuss Rener Gracie Testimony.In the news section we discuss Rener&apo
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▶ Episode 103 - Owen Livesy
Owen Livesy is a Judo commonwealth gold medalist and professional grappler. In this episode, we discuss Owen's judo career and his recent transition and success in professional grappling.
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▶ 384 - Neopagan Vegetarian Authoritarian Heavy Metal Nature Lovers with Jesse Bryant
Jesse Bryant is doing his PhD on the politics of nature, and has come across some amazing examples of both far left and far right groups wrapping themselves in the mantle of nature and what is deemed
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▶ #280 The Biggest Shift in IBJJF Pans Meta 2023 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Zak recap the IBJJF Pans.In the news section of the show we talk about more plates more dates Nicky Rod PED test results.In the recap section of the show we recap and b
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▶ #279 Ash Williams Vs Jeremy Skinner Recap IBJJF Pans 2023 Preview
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Subversion Equinox in Australia and Preview the 2023 IBJJF PansIn the news section of the show we discuss ADCC opens starting to take place in North America.
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▶ Episode 102 - Neil Adams
Neil Adams is the most decorated British Judo competitor of all time. A 2-time Olympic silver medalist, World and European champion. He is a renowned coach and is known as The Voice of Judo for his
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▶ #278 Recapping the Greatest Women's Absolute Bracket Ever Polaris 23 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 23 that was the most stacked women's bracket ever. We also discuss IBJJF and USADA suspending 5 athletes for failed doping tests.In the news
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▶ #277 IBJJF GP Recap Polaris 23 Preview Best Women's -66kg Bracket Ever
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the IBJJG GP Toro Cup and preview Polaris 23, and SOGI.In the news section of the show we discuss the subs on this weekends UFC with Jon Jones taking the
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▶ #276 Was Nicky Rod Robbed? Nicky Rod Vs Felipe Pena 2 WNO Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap WNO Nicky Rod Vs Felipe Pena 2 and debate who should have won the match. We also recap the rest of the matches on the card including Pedro vs Bodoni for t
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▶ #275 Gordon Ryan Vs Felipe Pena 4 Preview
This week on the show Maine and Simon preview WNO #275 Gordon Ryan Vs Felipe Pena 4, and the rest of the WNO card.Recorded 2-20-2023
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▶ #274 Spyder Korea Recap WNO Gordon Vs Pena Card Match Announcements
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Spyder Korea Road to Black Belt on Superbowl Sunday and recap F2W 221 In Dallas and Midwest Finishers. Plus we talk about WNO bout the news
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▶ 383 - Amanda Bruse on Storming the Medals Podium at No Gi Pans
Amanda Bruse took home Gold as a black belt in her weight division at No Gi Pans in 2022, and also a Silver in the open division facing much heavier opponents. She's also done amazingly well at ADCC T
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▶ #273 Oliver Taza Vs Ben Eddy Recap, Spyder Invitational Preview
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap F2W 220 in Austin Texas headlined by Oliver Taza Vs Ben Eddy Recap that saw Taza finish a nice heel hook and we preview the -65 and -75 kg Spyder Invitati
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▶ 382 - On Learning Jiu-Jitsu with 100% Live Training and No Formal Technical Instruction, wi
To say that Greg Souders is a huge believer in drilling and gamification is actually an he believes that BJJ training methods have not kept up with the science of learning, and runs St
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▶ #272 Is this the Best IBJJF Euros Ever? Euros 2023 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Zak recap IBJJF 2023 European Championships that took place in Paris France.We recap every Black Belt Adult Final for the Mens's and Women's
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▶ GJJR! EP 156 Charlie Vinch
Charlie Vinch, BJJ black belt, expert striker and owner of Budo Martial Arts Studio in Ewing, NJ discusses his recent Brazil trip and tips for those traveling to Brazil, training at the world renowned
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▶ #271 ADCC Moves to UFC FightPass What this means for the Future of BJJ.
This week on the show Maine and Josh Recap F2W 218, SOS 9, and Preview IBJJF 2023 Euros. We also Discuss ADCC moving the UFC Fightpass and what this means for the organization and the future of the sp
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▶ Episode 101 - Sam Crook and Franck Takoudjou
Sam Crook works full-time, teaching BJJ at the Francis Ngannou foundation, a martial arts based social project in Batié, Cameroon. Sam rejoins me on the podcast after 3 years, talking about everything
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▶ #270 Should BJJ Refs Stop Matches? Mikey One FC, Finishers 18 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Mikey Musumeci One FC grappling title defense, Finishers 18 GP, and F2W 217 Miami. Plus we preview IBJJF 2023 European the news section o
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▶ #269 Best BJJ Matches, Biggest Upsets of 2022, Best Sub
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the best moments of 2022, the best matches, the best Man and Woman in BJJ of 2022, The best BJJ Submission, and teh Biggest upset of the year, plus bigges
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▶ #269m Best BJJ Matches, Biggest Upsets of 2022, Best Sub
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the best moments of 2022, the best matches, the best Man and Woman in BJJ of 2022, The best BJJ Submission, and teh Biggest upset of the year, plus bigges
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▶ GJJR EP 155 Matt Wahlstrom
Matt Wahlstrom is a Tom DeBlass Black Belt, Entrepreneur, small biz owner, licensed realtor, Crazy off road racer, inventor, and creator of the lifestyle clothing brand, Epic Roll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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▶ #268 Fury Grappling 6 Rose Namajunas Vs Gillian Robertson Recap
This week on teh show Maine and Josh recap Rose Namajunas Vs Gillian Robertson on Fury Grappling 6.We also discuss F2W moving streaming platforms.Plus we also recap INOKI BOM-BA-YE × Ganryujima, and t
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▶ #267 Best BJJ Moments of 2022 as Nominated by Others
This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview Fury Grappling 6 and take a look at FloGrappling top moments of the year including the grapplers, submissions and others nominate for end of the year aw
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▶ #267 Best BJJ Moments of the Year as Nominated by Others
This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview Fury Grappling 6 and take a look at FloGrappling top moments of teh year including the grapplers, submissions and others nominate for end of the year aw
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▶ GJJR! EP 154 Priit Mihkelson
Priit Mihkelson is a BJJ black belt and world renowned instructor. He is known for his innovation of Jiu Jitsu techniques and strategies, and his think outside the box philosophy. In this interview Pr
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▶ 381 - The Battle Against Disinformation and Information Nihilism, with Brooke Binowski
Brooke Binowski is a journalist specialising in debunking disinformation and She has worked for Snopes and is now the managing editor at In this episode we talk abo
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▶ #266 Gordon Ryan Vs Nick Rodriguez 2 Recap UFC Invitational
▶ Episode 100 - Nick Brooks Memorial
On the anniversary of his tragic passing, I talk with Chris Hearn and Joao Santos as we remember Nick Brooks.
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▶ #265 Gordon Ryan Vs Vinny Magalhaes Rematch Preview, IBJJF NoGi Worlds 2022 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Simon preview the UFC Invitational and recap IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2022.In the preview section of the show we discuss the UFC invitational featuring a rematch between Gord
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▶ #265 Gordon Ryan Vs Vinny Preview IBJJF NoGi Worlds 2022 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Simon preview the UFC Invitational and recap IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2022.Recorded 12-12-2022
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▶ #264 Kade Retains One FC Title
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap One FCRecorded 12-5-2022
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▶ #263 5 Years of Grappling Rewind, and Rise 10 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Rise Invitational 10 and discuss how the professional side of the sport has changed in the last 5 years of running the
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▶ #262 IBJJF Absolute GP & Finishers 17 Recap
This week on the show Maine and Zak recap the 2022 IBJJF Absolute GP, Finishers 17 the 155 pound bracket and One FC Grappling 11-21-2022
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▶ 380 - What Do You Need to Know to Be a BJJ Blue Belt?
BJJ black belt Elliott Bayev and I discuss the minimum knowledge set required to be a competent blue belt, including... The 8 basic positions in jiu-jitsu A 3 phase strategy for beating a bigger perso
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▶ GJJR! EP 153 professor Ryan Young
Professor Ryan Young, 3rd degree Kama Jiu jitsu Black Belt, discusses his current Annual Thanksgiving food basket drive, why he loves Texas, starting his journey in Hawaii and his time with Relson, Ri
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▶ #261 Was this WNO the Best Matched Card Yet?
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap WNO Ste-Marie vs Bastos, F2W 214, and preview the IBJJF Absolute GP, Finishers 17, and One FC.In the recap of the WNO card we break down the passing seque
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 542: Sean Patrick Flanery
Sean Patrick Flanery joins the show to talk about how he found Jiu-Jitsu in the 90's, adapting BJJ into films and the vision behind his hit film Born a Champion. He also talks about the two types of m
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▶ Epi 374 One thing leads to the next
Don't put your cart before your horse in BJJ. Byron recently tried this and it does not make for great training.
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▶ #260 Roberto Jimenez Goes Wild at Polaris 22 Recap, WNO Preview
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 22, Emerald City Invitational 5, Sub Only Series 8, Midwest Finishers 10, and F2W 213, plus preview WNO Bastos Vs Ste-Marie.In the recap section w
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▶ Episode 99 - Emily Kwok
Emily Kwok is Canada's first female BJJ blackbelt and world championIn this episode we talk about Emily's journey into martial arts, the early days of BJJ in the US and Canada, training with some of t
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 541: Fabio Gurgel
Master Fabio Gurgel joins the show to talk about the two paths of growth in Jiu-Jitsu that need equal focus from the community. He also shares his opinion that the way BJJ is marketed should be reflec
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The Raspberry Ape with BJJ black belt Daniel Strauss •