▶ #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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▶ 379 - A Fascism Checklist, with Professor Daniele Bolleli
In episode 379 of The Strenuous Life Podcast I talk with podcaster, martial artist, and history professor Daniele Bolelli about the of fascism. This is a loaded topic for both of us, b
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▶ #259 How Do You Fix 50/50 Stalling in IBJJF GP Recap
This week on the show Maine and Austin recap the IBJJF GP. And preview Emerald City Invitational Absolutes, Midwest Finishers 10, and Submission Only Series VIII.In the news section of the show we tal
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 540: Paul Sharp
Paul Sharp is one of the US's most respected self defense experts. In this episode he talks about how his training saved him as an undercover narcotics agent and how he teaches Jiu-Jitsu to nurses and
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▶ #258 EBI 20 Absolutes Recap, BJJ Stars 9, Medusa, Finishers
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap EBI 20 the Absolutes, BJJ Stars 9, One FC grappling Title, Finishers Halloween Havoc, F2W 212, Twisted Church, and Medusa, plus Toro Cup 20.In the news se
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 539: Chris Haueter
Chris Haueter joins the show for a deep conversation about Jiu-Jitsu! He talks about his role as a carrier of the art, human's primitive grappling instincts and how his approach to teaching changes
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▶ Episode 98 - Ffion Davies 2
Ffion Davis is the current IBJJF and ADCC world off the back of her history-making ADCC win, we chat about the whole ADCC experience, her training camp, her competition mindset, trav
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▶ 378 - The 5 Most Common BJJ and Judo Injuries and What to Do About Them, with Joshua Arella
Joshua Arellano is a with a black belt in Judo and a brown belt in BJJ. He works with combat athletes on rehab, prehab, and injury prevention, and - since injury is the enemy of progre
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▶ #257 Why are the stands empty at IBJJF 2022 No-Gi pans? Event Recap
This week on the show Maine and Zak recap the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi Pans. We also recap UWW USA standings, and preview BJJ Stars and EBI 20 the Absolutes.In the recap section of the show we talk about and
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 538: Eliot Marshall
UFC veteran Eliot Marshall joins the show to share insight on building a healthy culture within a gym, why first impressions are everything when a new student visits and what school owners can do to m
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▶ GJJR! EP 152 Karel Silver Fox Pravec
Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec, 4th degree Renzo Gracie black and owner of Silver Fox BJJ discusses coming from Czechoslovakia and escaping to the to US, his introduction to Jiu Jitsu, training with Renzo
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▶ #256 ADCC 2024 Announced 2022 IBJJF No-Gi Pans Preview
This week on the show Maine and Austin discuss ADCC 2024 being coordinated by Mo Jassim for the third event in a row.In the news section we discussed the announcement that Mo Jassim will once again ru
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 537: Bernardo Faria
Its a HUGE HONOR to have Bernardo back to discuss the value of confidence as a competitor, BJJ for old guys and Bernardo opens up about how Jiu-Jitsu taught him more life skills than college did. He
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▶ #255 Jacob Couch Headlines Grapplefest Recap Mikey Vs Cleber One FC
This week on the show Maine and Austin recap Grapplefest 13 headlined by Jacob Couch vs Silviu Nastasa we also recap F2W 210, and discuss Mikey Musumeci vs Cleber Sousa One One FC. In the news section
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▶ 377 - John Will, Member of BJJ's 'Dirty Dozen' on Sport vs Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu
John Will trained in Southern California in the late 80's, was one of the first 12 non-Brazilians to get a BJJ black belt, and then went on to create the largest jiu-jitsu association in Australasia.
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 536: Magid Hage
Magid Hage joins the show to tell his story and share his unique perspective on Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about how having other hobbies outside Jiu-Jitsu like Surfing and Yoga have helped him on the mats.
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▶ Episode 97 - Simon Hayes 2
Simon Hayes is a BJJ black belt, BMX champ and oscar-winning sound Engineer.One of the most popular episodes of the entire podcast, Simon Hayes is back again. We chatted modern BJJ, ADCC, lockdowns, l
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▶ 376 - Mental and Physical Endurance with James 'The Biking Viking' Benson King
James 'The Biking Viking' Benson King is cycling from Alaska at the very top of North America to Argentina at the very bottom of South America. He's covered thousands of miles, endured injuries, dealt
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▶ #254 ADCC 2022 Injury report, Polaris 21, Finishers Recap
▶ BJJ Fanatics 535: Lachlan Giles
Lachlan Giles is back! We discuss fatherhood, how Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals have changed with the sport's growth, how he guages a student's progress and the importance of having a plan in BJJ.
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▶ GJJR! EP 014 Guido Jenniges.
Interview with Guido Jenniges., GJJ Black Belt and instructor at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, CA
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▶ ADCC 2022 Finals Recap
This special ADCC 2022 show we recap the ADCC 2022 semi final and final, and superfight for day 2 of ADCC.Recorded 9-19-2022
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 534: Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back! This time we cover recent MMA fights, Brazilian TV shows and tattoo ideas. He also talks about 80's metal, strategies for battling cannibals and Jiu-Jitsu moves that work well in moshpit
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▶ ADCC 2022 Day 1 Recap
ADCC 2022 Day 1 RecapThis special edition on location at ADCC 2022 in Las Vegas show recaps day 1 of this historic grappling event. Maine and Miranda recap the action for all divisions, and the upsets
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▶ ADCC 2022 Brackets Preview First and Second Rounds
This special ADCC 2022 show was recorded live at ADCC 2022 after the reveal of the brackets. Maine and Miranda previewed all the first round matchups for ADCC 2022 after the official bracket release.F
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▶ 375 - How Skill, Athleticism and Rank Correlate in BJJ, with Rob Biernacki
00:29 - Is technique enough by itself? 04:47 - Is Jiu-jitsu for everybody? 09:59 - Skill vs athleticism vs rank 22:43 - The resurgence of guard passing 25:34 - Intensity in training and belt promotion
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▶ #253 ADCC 2022 Fantasy Brackets Preview
This week on the show Maine and Josh break down what we think the ADCC 2022 brackets will look like for each division.We talk about the potential seeding and configuration of the -66, -77, -88, -99, +
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 533: Roberto Jiminez
Roberto Jiminez joins the show to discuss his ADCC trials performance, the life of a young athlete, taking the road less-traveled in life, nutrition and the pride he takes in being a natural athlete!
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▶ GJJR! EP 151 Bernardo Faria
Professor Bernado Faria is a 5X BJJ champion, owner of Bernardo Faria BJJ academy, and Co-founder of BJJ Fanatics. In this episode he discusses where he grew up and how he got started in Jiu Jitsu, tr
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▶ #252 ADCC 2022 Odds Preview Every Potential Rematch Found
This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview ADCC 2022 and discuss the odds that have come out for each division. We dive deep and look at every previous match that anyone in ADCC has had with some
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 532: Adam Wardzinski
Adam Wardzinski joins the show to talk about traveling to compete, applying Jiu-Jitsu to learn other things, being ambidextrous with your game and the sweeping mechanics you need to understand in BJJ!
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▶ #251 ADCC Trials Final Rematch at F2W 209, Plus One FC, Fury Grappling 5 recap.
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap F2W 209, One FC, and Fury Grappling 5.In the news section of the show we discuss the ADCC 2022 reserves announced including Magid Hage replacing Lucas Lep
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 531: Jeff Glover returns
Jeff Glover is back! We discuss overcoming larger opponents, declining rolls with people, learning to be aggressive and the Deep Half Guard! Other topics include Vlad The Impaler, zombie apocalypse pl
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The Raspberry Ape with BJJ black belt Daniel Strauss •