▶ 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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▶ BjjBrick Quick 260 That's just another tool in the tool bag Gary Hull
The BjjBrick podcast will be taking a break for a while. Many thanks to the listners! Byron Jabara
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 259 Iron Sharpens Iron But a leather strap will also s
▶ BjjBrick Quick 258 No matter how stressful the situation you find you
▶ BjjBrick Quick 257 If you ask me what belt I am today I’ll tell you t
▶ BjjBrick Quick 256 The art of Jiu-Jitsu is worth more in every way th
▶ BjjBrick Quick 255 The older I get the better I get
▶ BjjBrick Quick 254 The older I get the more I need to watch my diet
▶ BjjBrick Quick 253 The older I get the quicker I reject techniques
▶ BjjBrick Quick 252 The older I get the more I prefer the top game
▶ BjjBrick Quick 251 The older I get the more I care about my teammates
▶ BjjBrick Quick 250 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Teammates
▶ BjjBrick Quick 249 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Stalled re
▶ BjjBrick Quick 248 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- New Inform
▶ BjjBrick Quick 247 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Boredom
▶ BjjBrick Quick 246 Elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Change- Injury
▶ BjjBrick Quick 245 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Avoid
▶ BjjBrick Quick 244 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Waiti
▶ BjjBrick Quick 243 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Not p
▶ BjjBrick Quick 242 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- Avoid
▶ BjjBrick Quick 241 Temptations that cause your BJJ to struggle- The n
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 240 Rolling with the big guys- Tip for the big guys
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 239 Rolling with the big guys- Taking the back from gu
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 238 Rolling with the big guys- Omoplata
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 237 Rolling with the big guys- Takedowns
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 236 Rolling with the big guys- BJJ is odd
▶ BjjBrick Quick 235 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Social
▶ BjjBrick Quick 234 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Focus
▶ BjjBrick Quick 233 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me- Sharpen you mi
▶ BjjBrick Quick 232 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Fitness
▶ BjjBrick Quick 231 Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu good for me? Injuries
▶ BjjBrick Quick 230 Feet to Floor- Self Defense SVG
▶ BjjBrick Quick 229 Feet to Floor- Pull forward or Push back
▶ BjjBrick Quick 228 Feet to Floor- Overlap takedowns
▶ BjjBrick Quick 227 Feet to Floor- Power hand and Control hand
▶ BjjBrick Quick 224 Movie Titles Singing in the Rain
▶ BjjBrick Quick 222 Movie Titles The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
▶ BjjBrick Quick 220 How to get respect on the mat- Surprise your coach
▶ BjjBrick Quick 219 How to get respect on the mat- Push the pace
▶ BjjBrick Quick 218 How to get respect on the mat- After a loss
▶ BjjBrick Quick 217 How to get respect on the mat- Have a Niche
▶ BjjBrick Quick 216 How to get respect on the mat
▶ BjjBrick Quick 215 My 20 years of BJJ- Still having fun
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 214 My 20 years of BJJ- Closest I have been to quittin
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 213 My 20 years of BJJ- Black Belt
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 212 My 20 years of BJJ- Purple and Brown belt
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 211 My 20 years of BJJ- My first 5 years
I recently hit the 20 year mark of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week I will share some thoughts on how my thoughts on BJJ have changed over the years.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 210 Good side and bad side- Escapes on both sides
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 209 Good side and bad side- My least sided move
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 208 Good side and bad side- My most sided move
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 207 Good side and bad side- Most people pass to their
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side…. We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 206 Good side and bad side- is it okay
Right side, left side, goofy side, dumb side.... We all roll and tend to favor a side for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Is this okay?
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 205 The 10,000 Hours is dedication
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 204 The 10,000 Hour Myth vs 10 minute rule
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 203 The 10,000 Hour Myth Vs 10,000 Reps
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 202 The 10,000 Hour Myth not all hours are the same
This week we talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 201 The 10,000 Hour Myth
This week we talk about BJJ and the idea of getting 10,000 hours of training.
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 200 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 199 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 198 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 197 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 196 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so difficult for new pe
▶ BjjBrick Quick 195 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Friends
▶ BjjBrick Quick 194 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Techniques feel go
▶ BjjBrick Quick 193 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Zero violence figh
▶ BjjBrick Quick 192 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Deep pool of knowl
▶ BjjBrick Quick 191 Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fun- Hard earned accomp
▶ BjjBrick Quick 190 Coaching Tip Confidence boost when needed
▶ BjjBrick Quick 189 Coaching Tip Extra set of eyes and ideas
▶ BjjBrick Quick 188 Coaching Tip Develop confidence
▶ BjjBrick Quick 187 Coaching Tip Know your athlete's capabilities
▶ BjjBrick Quick 185 Teaching Tip The 19 magic words
▶ BjjBrick Quick 184 Teaching Tip Get excited for someone's progress
▶ BjjBrick Quick 182 Teaching Tip Student to Student
▶ BjjBrick Quick 181 Teaching Tip Care about the student
▶ BjjBrick Quick 180 Pro Tip Use matches to get better
▶ BjjBrick Quick 179 Pro Tip Have a system not just moves
▶ BjjBrick Quick 178 Pro Tip Focus on performance
▶ BjjBrick Quick 175 Advance Tip Be a team member
▶ BjjBrick Quick 174 Advance Tip Strengthen you strengths
▶ BjjBrick Quick 173 Advance Tip Strengthen your weaknesses
▶ BjjBrick Quick 172 Advance Tip Map out your progression
▶ BjjBrick Quick 171 Advance Tip Training with lower belts
▶ BjjBrick Quick 170 Beginner Tip- Be happy when you escape
▶ BjjBrick Quick 169 Beginner Tip- The feeling that BJJ does not work f
▶ BjjBrick Quick 168 Beginner Tip- Why are you so tired
▶ BjjBrick Quick 167 Beginner Tip- Take a break between rounds
▶ BjjBrick Quick 166 Beginner Tip- How to put the breaks on a bad roll
▶ BjjBrick Quick 165 The Deaths of Wilbur and Orville Wright
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 164 The Bike Shop
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 163 A poor prediction
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 162 Wilber Wright has a bully
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 161 The Wright Brothers picking their location
I recently read the book The Wright Brothers by David McCullough amazon.com/Wright-Brothers-David-McCullough/dp/1476728755 This week I will be sharing some lessons learned about the Wright Brothers
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 160 BJJ Belt comparison Google Trends
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 159 BJJ VS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu VS MMA
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 158 BJJ vs Judo on Google Trends
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 157 BJJ Near Me
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 156 BJJ has not recovered from Covid-19
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 155 Is Pressure a Submission
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 154 Pressure is your ride to your submission
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 153 Pressure Passing for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 152 Rib or Face pressure compressed balloon
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 151 My first real BJJ pressure experience via Renato T
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 150 What part of your BJJ is important to you
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 149 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Data Map
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 148 Jiu-Jitsu copy right trap like Agloe NY
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 147 Do you have a map for your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 146 Are you lost in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 145 Technology in your BJJ gym Video Techniques and To
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 144 Technology in your BJJ gym individual development
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 143 Technology in your BJJ gym Posting Lesson Plans
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 142 Technology in your BJJ gym Log In
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 141 Technology in your BJJ gym Kazushi Sakuraba
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 136 Start from an approximation and proceed with extre
▶ BjjBrick Quick 135 BJJ Christmas spectacular show
▶ BjjBrick Quick 134 As you get better, get nicer
▶ BjjBrick Quick 133 How to tell fake belts from different schools
▶ BjjBrick Quick 132 Lying about your skill level
▶ BjjBrick Quick 130 Behind the scenes of Bjjbrick
▶ BjjBrick Quick 129 Is BJJ Art? Finding your game
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 128 Is BJJ Art? Learning the basics
▶ Save draft Preview Publish Add title BjjBrick Quick 127 Is BJJ art? P
▶ BjjBrick Quick 126 Bjj and Law enforcement a gun in the fight
▶ BjjBrick Quick 125 From rolling partner to teammate, Competing side b
▶ BjjBrick Quick 124 From rolling partner to teammate, Ask someone for
▶ BjjBrick Quick 123 From rolling partner to teammate, People who match
▶ BjjBrick Quick 122 From rolling partner to teammate, Arranging traini
▶ BjjBrick Quick 121 From rolling partner to teammate +-=
▶ BjjBrick Quick 118 Bjj and Running with sore joints
▶ BjjBrick Quick 117 Hyena Encounter and Avoiding the Fight
▶ BjjBrick Quick 116 Giraffe Encounter and Trusting Coach
▶ BjjBrick Quick 115 Safari Elephant Encounter (trying to control your
▶ BjjBrick Quick 113 The Smiles and Hard Work of the Kilimanjaro Porter
▶ BjjBrick Quick 112 Becky's Amazing O2 Saturation
▶ BjjBrick Quick 111 Our Mountain Guide Got Sick (dealing with uncontro
▶ BjjBrick Quick 114 Favorite Food is Ugali (we like what we know)
▶ BjjBrick Quick 109 Being a weak person on Mt Kilimanjaro
▶ BjjBrick Quick 108 Trusting my Kilimanjaro Guide (coach)
▶ BjjBrick Quick 107 Kilimanjaro Looking for a Challenge
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 105 Blue Belt requirement for police Law Enforcement 4
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 102 Lets talk about it Dealing with problem people
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 101 Knee on Belly for Police Law Enforcement 3
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 100 Pain Journal for BJJ & Health
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 99 Off the mat training to upgrade your software
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 98 Off the mat training to up grade your hardware
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 97 What do you bring to your team
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 96 Confidence in a fight Law Enforcement 2
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 95 The negative of trying to copy the best
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 94 The benefits of trying to copy the best
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 90 When you find a good move Look for a better move
▶ BjjBrick Quick 86 The Jiu-Jitsu Tree bottom half
▶ BjjBrick Quick 82 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 10 Persistence
▶ BjjBrick Quick 81 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 9 Sacrafice to Leath
▶ BjjBrick Quick 80 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 8 ABK Always be Knol
▶ BjjBrick Quick 79 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 7 Keep a list
▶ BjjBrick Quick 78 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 6 Sent does not mean
▶ BjjBrick Quick 77 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 5 I Understand
▶ BjjBrick Quick 76 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 4 Be Thorough
▶ BjjBrick Quick 75 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 3 Be on Time
▶ BjjBrick Quick 74 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 2 Sacred Space
▶ BjjBrick Quick 73 10 Bullets by Tom Sachs Bullet 1 Work to Code
▶ BjjBrick Quick 68 Listen at Point 6 and I am Drunk
▶ BjjBrick Quick 66 Time Off to Wrestle in School
▶ BjjBrick Quick 65 The Gi Nogi Preference Illusion
▶ BjjBrick Quick 64 Not Competing Due to Fear of Injury
▶ BjjBrick Quick 63 Not Wanting to Get Promoted Due to a Tournament
▶ BjjBrick Quick 61 Standing Back Up, Law Enforcement Pt 1
▶ BjjBrick Quick 60 Customer Service, You Are in the Business
▶ BjjBrick Quick 58 Taking a Break in Between Rounds
▶ BjjBrick Quick 55 Where ever you go there you are
▶ BjjBrick Quick 53 Giving Compliments on the mat
▶ BjjBrick Epi 372 Kimura: More Than A Legend
In this Episode of the BjjBrick Podcast we learn about Masahiko Kimura. Otherwise known as Kimura. Kimura changed the history of martial arts and had a fascinating life. I hope you enjoy this episod
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▶ BjjBrick Quick 52 By BJJ does not look like the pros
▶ BjjBrick Quick 50 Submissions from Multiple Positions
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 49 Rashgurad t-shirt nothing sports bra
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 48 Is it rude to ask a black belt to roll
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 46 When a white belt taps a blue belt
▶ BjjBrick Quick 40 keep enthusiasm after years of BJJ
▶ BjjBrick Quick 39 Strength and Conditioning for the Non Competitor
▶ BjjBrick Quick 36 Looking at your BJJ over a year
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 28 My First Day of BJJ (Getting My White Belt)
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 27 First Contact With An Opponent
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 26 Death From The Fork Not The Knife
▶ Epi 371 The Art of War Ch 4 Tactical Disposition
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 25 Create A Fun Training Environment
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 22 Why I Love The Arm In Guillotine
▶ Bjjbrick quick 11 Getting 2x Value out of every roll
▶ Bjjbrick Quick 8 Air Conditioning or Open Windows
▶ Epi 370 The Art Of War Ch 3 Stratagem
This episode we talk about using stratagem in your BJJ. We talk about: What to do in a hemmed in situation Different ways to disrupt someone's plan Stratagem vs Strategy Different forms of Generalship
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▶ Epi 369 The Art of War Chapter 2 Waging War
This episode we talk about The Art of War by Sun Tzu. We cover how BJJ relates to chapter 2 waging war. We talk about the cost and benefits of doing BJJ. We talk about: The art of war chapter to and
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▶ Epi 368 The Art of War Chapter 1 Laying Plans
This episode we talk about The Art of War by Sun Tzu. We cover how BJJ relates to chapter 1 of the art of war. We talk about: The idea of BJJ and human chess Your strategy starts with your training, y
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▶ Epi 367 We Drag Michael Jordan’s 10 Rules for Success Onto the Mat
This episode we learn from the best to help our growth and performance in BJJ. The 10 Rules Keep working hard Ignite the fire Be different Fail your way to success Have high expectations Be positive B
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▶ Epi 366 Why your BJJ is not working
This episode we will help you if your game is not living up to your expectations. We talk about: Having no long term focus Playing the wrong game Playing parts of games that don't fit together No own
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▶ Epi 365 Returning to BJJ After a Break
This episode we talk about getting back on the mats after some time off. I could be an injury or life situation has kept you away. We want to help your return to the mats be smooth. We talk about: St
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▶ Epi 364 We disagree with some popular BJJ ideas
This month we talk about popular ideas in BJJ what at least one of us will disagree with. We talk about: Leg locks are too dangerous Takedowns are not safe for old guys You need to train 3 times a wee
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▶ Epi 363 Conventional Wisdom of BJJ
This week we talk about the conventional wisdom you often hear in BJJ. Here are some things we cover don't chase the next belt don't chase gym wins, there's no substitute for mat time, position befor
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▶ Epi 362 Basics, Fundamentals & Principles of BJJ
This episode we talk about the basics, fundamentals and principles of Jiu-Jitsu. Joe after getting his Brown Belt Jits Fundamentals 5 Basic BJJ Movements Beginners Need To Perfect Jiu Jitsu Principles
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▶ Epi 361 Improve your BJJ with Science
This week episode we will talk about scientifically methods to improve your BJJ. Here are the links we reference Warm upwith “RAMP” Raise, Activate & Mobilise, Potentiatescienceforsport.com/warm-ups/
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▶ Epi 360 Street Smart BJJ
This week we cover a bunch of stuff including BJJ and the streets. We talk about: BJJ for the streets Being aware of your surroundings How BJJ can help you in a fight How BJJ can keep you from fightin
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▶ Epi 359 Alvin Tillman Jr.
This episode we bring you an interview with Alvin Tillman. Alvin is the BTT coach in Sugar Land Tx and a coach of Warriors for Christ BJJ. We talk about: Links: Warriors For Christ BJJ and Fitness Bjj
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▶ Epi 358 Systems and Combinations
This week we talk about some common and simple combinations we have been using in BJJ. Systems are a bit more involved and require a bit more development for your game. If you are not using combinati
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▶ Epi 357 ADCC Competitor Alec Baulding
This week we have an interview with Alec Baulding. Alec is a ADCC East Coast trials winner, and also preforms at a high level in the gi. We talk about: How he can do both gi and no-gi at a high level
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▶ Epi 356 Keith Krikorian
This week we have an interview with Keith Krikorian. Keith is known for having a dynamic game. He shares some great insights into BJJ in this interview. We talk about: Being mentally tough during a m
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▶ Epi 355 The BJJ Belt
This week we talk about BJJ belts and the meaning they have. We share some stories, and offer a bit of advice. We talk about: Joe plays a little guitar Getting our blue belts Giving black belts to pe
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▶ Epi 354 Top Ranked Brown Belt Nick Salles
This week we have rising star Nick Salles. Nick is the number one ranked brown belt in north America. We talk about: His start to BJJ Doing BJJ and going to school full time Deciding to do BJJ full t
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▶ Epi 353 All In BJJ with Daniel Maira
This week we have in interview with one of the top brown belts Daniel Maira. Daniel is training under Marcelo Garcia. Daniel has only been training for about six years. We talk about: The decision to
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▶ Epi 352 Listener Favorite Justin Rader
This week we have listener favorite Justin Rader back on the show for a great conversation. We cover a wide range of topics this interview has something for everyone. We talk about: His Martial Arts
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▶ Epi 351 Off the Mat Lessons in Feedback, Communications, & Driving Fi
This week we relate some off the mat experiences to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gary talks about getting feedback at work and how that can help us be better teammates. Joe shares some behind the scenes examp
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▶ BjjBrick on Zoom #2
Join us for another BjjBrick on Zoom. We are joined by listener Drew. We talk about; Training at home, running, getting people we live with to train, training bjj in small groups.
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▶ Epi 350 Smart Training Jonathan Thomas
This week we bring back a listener favorite Jonathan Thomas. We cover a wide range of topics from off the mat training to developing your own techniques. We had a fun conversation you will enjoy. Che
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▶ Epi 349 We Talk About Blue Belts with Bjj Campaign
This week we have a combined podcast with Bjj Campaign. We have a great discussion about BJJ blue belts and our personal stories. We talk about: What it was like for us a white belts What it was like
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▶ Epi 348 David Aguzzi of Grappling Industries
This week we have an interview with Grappling Industries CEO David Aguzzi. We talk BJJ, tournaments, business, & covid-19. Grappling Industries is the second biggest tournament company for BJJ in the
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▶ BjjBrick on Zoom 1
Join Joe, Byron, and guest Eric as we hang out on zoom and talk about off the mat training, yoga, and chiropractors. Check it out on the normal podcast feed or on youtube. youtu.be/DiGZ8KXQPNU The Bj
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▶ Epi 347 Taking Care of Business
In this episode we bring you Jason Neef of Kicksite. Jason has a great background in helping BJJ schools run effectively as a business. During this time of covid19 Jason offers advice for owners of B
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▶ Epi 346 Off The Mat Training
This week we discuss off the mat training. Sometimes life throws us a curveball and we spend some time off the mats, we need to make the most of this time. We talk about: BJJ and Yoga, check out this
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▶ Epi 345 Defying the Odds Joshua Bacallao
This week we have a interview with competitor, coach, and cancer survivor Joshua Bacallao. This interview was recorded 3-12-2020. We talk about: His start to marital arts BJJ in Kirkland Washington
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▶ BJJ canceled due to Covid-19
In this short podcast I want to share some thoughts about not training BJJ due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). I give my thought to students, teammates and coaches. In this time we need to be safe and supp
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▶ Epi 344 Veteran Police Officer Richard Holt
This week veteran police officer and defensive tactics instructor Richard Holt talks with us about training BJJ and being a police officer. We talk about: Being a police officer for 25 years (since 1
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▶ Epi 343 UFC Veteran Karo Parisyan
This week we have one of our favorite grapplers and UFC veteran Karo Parisyan. We talk about: His start with martial arts in Judo Training with Gokor His early UFC career Competing as a kid i
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▶ Epi 342 BJJ in Nicaragua with Wayne Tingle
This week we have Wayne Tingle on the show. Wayne is in Nicaragua working to help kids with his organization Enrich Missions. Wayne is also encouraging the kids to do Jiu-Jitsu for the many benefits i
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▶ Epi 341 Takedowns & BJJ
This week we talk about takedowns and BJJ. This was inspired by Bjj By the Month for February.bjjbrick.com/bjj-by-the-month-february/ We talk about: Why it is important to change levels Self defense
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▶ Epi 339 Welcome Back Adaptive Athlete Jess Munter
This week we bring back our friend Jess Munter. During her birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury leaving her unable to use her left arm. You can check out our past interview with Jess herebjjbr
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▶ Epi 338 Gustavo Dantas & Jiu-Jitsu Tribe
This week our friend Gustavo Dantas returns to the show to share some amazing stories and talk about the great work he is doing with The Jiu-Jitsu Tribe. We talk about: Helping to starting The Jiu-Ji
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▶ Epi 337 The Submission Guard
This week we talk about having a guard that is designed to submit your opponent. We have been working on our submission guards for a month now as part of the Bjj By The Month program. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 336 Derrick Fury Director of Lion Killer
This week we have an interview with the director of the latest BJJ movie Lion Killer. We talk about: People dealing with trauma The BJJ displayed in the movie Making an independent film Working with
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▶ Epi 335 Averi Clements from Jiu-Jitsu Times
Posted onJanuary 10, 2020bybyronjabara This week we have an interview with Jiu-Jitsu Times managing editor Averi Clements. We talk about: Writing articles for Jiu-Jitsu Times Moving to Australia Her
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▶ Epi 334 Judo Olympic Bronze Medalist Marti Malloy
Marti Malloy This week we have an interview with Marti Malloy. We talk about: Her start in Judo as a kid Doing tournaments as a kid Becoming a well rounded Judo player Her olympic experience Mental p
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▶ Epi 333 Bounce Back After An Injury
This week we have a topic episode about recovering from an injury. We cover multiple articles from a variety of sports to help get you back on the mat better and faster. We talk about: Doing physical
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▶ Epi 332 Maine Miller From Grappling Rewind Looks Back At 2019
Maine Miller is a purple belt in BJJ and host the Grappling Rewind Podcast. Grappling Rewind is a podcast that focuses on covering competitive Jiu-Jitsu from week to week. This episode Maine does a re
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▶ Epi 331 The Mighty Dames Torrie O’neil
This week we have an interview with Torrie O’neil founder of The Mighty Dames. The Mighty Dames is a community of women grapplers classified as heavy weight (over 160lbs) We talk about: Her start wit
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▶ Epi 330 Training For Different Situations
This week we talk about different training situations you might find yourself in and how to get the most of them. Training while injured Training for a tournament Getting the most out of a tight sched
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▶ Epi 329 Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
This week we have 11 time BJJ World Champion Buchecha on the show. We cover a wide range of topics from struggling with competitions as a kid to gi and no-gi training. We talk about: Training in seas
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▶ Epi 328 Thank You BJJ
BJJ has been so great to us over the years. This special Thanksgiving episode we highlight some of the things we are grateful for about BJJ. Links: BjjBrick Shop Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jits
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▶ Epi 327 David Aguzzi From Grappling Industries
This week we have an interview with David Aguzzi founder of Grappling Industries the fastest growing BJJ competition. Grappling Industries has a round robin format that gets competitors lots of match
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▶ Epi 326 Martial Artist and Actor Rich Ting
This week we have an interview with Martial Artist and Actor Rich Ting. You have seen Rich in Cinemax’s Warrior and Lone Survivor. Rich is also going to be in the fourth season of The Man In The High
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▶ Epi 325 Trim The Fat From Your BJJ
This week we talk about making changes to your game to make it lean and mean. We talk about: What is considered fat in BJJ Times we have cut things out of our game How to identify fat in your game
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▶ Epi 324 ADCC Fan Favorite Lachlan Giles
This week we have an interview with ADCC standout Lachlan Giles. Lachlan is coming off an amazing absolute bronze medal performance at adcc 2019. He had submissions over Kaynan Duarte, Patrick Guadio
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▶ Epi 323 Coach and Competitor Amal Easton
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Amal Easton. Amal is the rare person that has both been able to compete at a high level and produce high level competitors of BJJ and MMA. We talk a
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▶ Epi 322 Alan Shebaro We Defy Foundation
This week we have an interview with the Vice President ofWe Defy FoundationAlan Shebaro. Alan is a 4th degree Black Belt under ProfessorChris Haueter. We talk about: His start to BJJ and martial arts
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▶ Epi 321 Grappling Legend Gokor Chivichyan
This week we have grappling legend Gokor Chivichyan. Gokor has achieved gold at the international level at BJJ, Judo, MMA, and Sambo. He has coached Ronda Rousey, Karo Parisyan,Neil Melanson, and man
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▶ Epi 320 BJJ Travel Guide
This week we offer many tips and advice about training BJJ while you travel. We share many stories and experiences from our time on the road. Byron got a chance to train BJJ in Iceland this summer at
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▶ Day Two ADCC 2019 (our thoughts)
This is our second part of ADCC 2019 coverage. And you guessed it part two covers day two. Meeting Marcelo Garcia at ADCC 2019 We talk about: The women's division Who won gold in each weight class Th
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▶ Day One ADCC 2019 (our thoughts)
The is a special podcast that covers ADCC 2019. We have a unique perspective on this show because we have Becky Jabara join the show. We talk about: Some of the different rules and points for ADCC So
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▶ Epi 319 Alia Garcia-Valadez
Alia is a 39 year old blue belt and an active competitor. She started doing kickboxing and eventually started doing BJJ. She is also a teammate of our very own Joe Thomas. Alia getting Silver at mast
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▶ Epi 318 An Amazing Journey with Stephan Kesting
We talk about: His start with martial arts His first experiences with grappling Starting Grapplearts.com Getting a life saving kidney transplant from his brother Doing his 1000 mile canoe expedition
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▶ Epi 317 Living the Dream Nick Unander
This is our second interview with Black Belt Nick Unander. You will find Nick training and teaching in Paralimni Cyprus. Nick had a recent health scare and he updates us on his story and shares much
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▶ Epi 316 Top Level Competitor Dante Leon
This week we have an interview with Dante Leon. We cover everything from getting ready for ADCC to tips for the listeners. We talk about: Training both gi and no-gi Training with specific rules in mi
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▶ Epi 315 One Month of Training in One Day
This week we hope to help you accelerate your BJJ training. Every now and then you have a day on the mat that produces great growth. We talk about days we have had like this and help you to create mo
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▶ Epi 314 Atos Black Belt Nikki Sullivan
This week we have an interview with Atos Black Belt Nikki Sullivan. Nikki has a wealth of information and her down to earth style is great to hear in the interview. We talk about: Writing for Belt 2
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▶ Epi 313 Masters 7 Purple Belt Dave Brown
This week we have in interview with 61 year old purple belt Dave Brown. Dave has had several live changing results from BJJ. This interview Dave shares his story of weight loss and success on the comp
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▶ Epi 312 Learning While Rolling
In this episode we talk about one of the most important things to learning BJJ efficiently. You need to be learning while you roll. We share a bunch of tips for a variety of situations. We talk about
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▶ Epi 311 How Training BJJ Saved Josh Myers
This week we have an interview with Josh Myers. Josh credits BJJ with being a part of surviving cancer. We talk about: His start to BJJ Getting a cut inside his mouth from hard training Getting diagno
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▶ Epi 310 Three X No-Gi Black Belt World Champion Pati Fontes
This week we have an interview with Patricia Fontes. Patricia is a IBJJF black belt No-Gi World Champion in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Her interview covers a wide range of topics. We talk about: Her start
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▶ Epi 309 No-Gi Star Ashley Williams
This week we bring you an interview with one of Europe’s top competitors Ashley Williams. We talk about: His move to the Submission Only format Fighting inPolarisand the 3 round system Training for s
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▶ Epi 308 Believe & Achieve Adam Wheeler
This week we bring you an interview with Olympic Greco Roman medalists and BJJ black belt Adam Wheeler. Adam has a new book that shares much of his story. Adam’s book isBelieve and Achieve: Overcoming
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▶ Epi 307 The BJJ Journey (Gary Gets His Black Belt)
This episode was only the second time we have been able to record with all three of us together. It is coming at the back end of the BjjBrick Camp. The big news coming out of the camp is that Gary Hu
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▶ Epi 306 Listener Favorite Matt Thornton
This week we have an interview with Matt Thornton. We cover topics from running a successful gym to proven training methods that get results. We talk about: Matt’s background in martial arts Leading B
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▶ Epi 305 When to take some time off
We talk about: Getting injured Talking to your coach for advice Getting bored with BJJ Doing BJJ at a slower pace Using open mats as a bridge to keep some BJJ Staying connect to the community What ar
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▶ Epi 304 High Percentage Martial Arts with Louis Martin
We talk about: His start in martial arts and BJJ His background in statistics Watching 100 white belt matches Tips for white belt and blue belts that do tournaments When you should not go for a submi
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▶ Epi 303 Why Are You Not Getting Submissions?
This episode we give you advice about what you can do to get more submission. We talk about: Lacking focus in your training and during rolling Positional sparring Going deep in particular systems and
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▶ Epi 302 Marisa Messer-Belenchia
This week we have an interview with brown belt Marisa Messer-Belenchia. We talk about: Trying to do wrestling as a kid An odd start to BJJ How her game is changing Training both gi and nogi Dealing wi
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▶ Epi 301 Craig Diamond from Diamond MMA
This week we have an interview with Craig Diamond. Craig is the CEO of Diamond MMA. This interview covers a wide range of topics from developing a cup for fighters and grapplers to Craig’s BJJ game.
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▶ Epi 300 Miles Lukas
Epi 300 Miles Lukas Posted onApril 30, 2019 We talk about: Starting jiu-jitsu in the late 90’s Celebrating small milestones during BJJ Tips for rolling with bigger people Strengthening your joints D
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▶ Epi 299 Your BJJ Coach
This week we talk about your BJJ coach. This is probably the most important relationship in most of our jiu-jitsu journeys. We talk about: The business relationship with your coach The personal relati
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▶ Epi 298 Finding Your Way In Jiu-Jitsu With Emily Kwok
This week we are excited to have Emily Kwok back on the BjjBrick Podcast. This interview by Joe covers a wide range of topics that are useful to all grapplers. We talk about: Her background in BJJ He
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▶ Epi 297 24 Hours of BJJ With Damian Obi’ Todd
We talk about: Doing a 24 hour marathon of BJJ Dealing with injuries and making changes to his game Raising money for suicide prevention The process of rolling for 24 hours His plans to raise money f
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▶ Epi 296 Bruce Lee's Daughter Shannon Lee Talks About Warrior
We talk about: The new tv show Warrior The history of Bruce Lee writing the treatment for Warrior The Chinatown Tong wars The Bruce Lee Foundation Teaching kids a growth mindset Links: The Warrior Th
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▶ Epi 295 2019 ADCC Competitor Amanda Leve
This week we have an interview with brown belt Amanda Leve. Amanda recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the +60kg division. This is a great opportunity to learn about Amanda before she competes
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▶ Epi 294 Am I Getting Any Better?
This is a feeling we all have at some time in BJJ. We do our best to tackle this question and give you some advice to keep your growth at a level you are happy with. We talk about: Times we have not g
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▶ Epi 293 East Coast Trials Winner Alec Baulding
This week we have an interview with black belt Alec Baulding. Alec is the 88kg ADCC east coast trials winner. You will find Alec training at Valhalla Jiu Jitsu in Göteborg, Sweden. We talk about: Trai
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▶ Epi 292 John Combs
This week we have an interview with Amal Easton black belt John Combs. John is the 77kg ADCC west coast trials winner. We talk about: His start with wrestling His early jiu-jitsu How he studies jiu-ji
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▶ Epi 291 Mason Fowler
This week we have an interview with brown belt Mason Fowler. Mason has recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the 99 Kg division. We talk about: His start to Jiu-Jitsu The decision to do BJJ full
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▶ Epi 290 Top Game
We talk about: Why play top game? Advantages of top game The types of top games we like to play Passing guard Passing half guard Keeping top position Getting more pressure Quote of the week: “Remembe
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▶ Epi 289 Chuck Rylant
This week we have an interview with author Chuck Rylant. Chuck has written many books including two about BJJ. His newest book is Success- The Path to Personal Fulfillment Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ Epi 288 Maria Malyjasiak
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Maria Malyjasiak. You will find Maria training atAbmar Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu Academyin Vienna Virginia. We talk about: Her start to martial arts Changing
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▶ Epi 287 Jake Mackenzie
This week we have an interview with black belt Jake Mackenzie. Jake is a under Roberto Cyborg Abreu. Jake shares lots of stories about his early travels to Brazil, and developing his favorite gua
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▶ Epi 286 How To Be A Great BJJ Student
This week we talk being a great BJJ student. What can you do to accelerate your learning and help your team? We discuss many ideas that can help. Be ready for a great class Know how you add value to t
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▶ Epi 285 Olympic Medalist Adam Wheeler
This week we have an interview with Olympic bronze medalist greco roman wrestler Adam Wheeler. This interview covers a wide range of topics from BJJ competitions to his off the mat career in public se
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▶ Epi 284 Eliot Kelly Coaching and Competing
This week we have an interview with Eliot Kelly. Eliot is a top ranked grappler and excellent coach. This interview covers a wide range of topics from his accelerated development on the mat to helping
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▶ Epi 283 BJJ Black Belt Adem Redzovic
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Adem Redzovic. Adem is not only an amazing black belt but also a great instructor. You will find Adem training in Chicago. We talk about: Where focus
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▶ Epi 282 BJJ Big and Small
This week we talk about the size differences in grapplers. Are you a large person training with smaller grapplers? we have some advice for you to get the most of your mat time. Are you on the smaller
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▶ Epi 281 Eliot Marshall and The Gospel of Fire
This week we have an interview with former pro MMA fighter and black belt jiu-jitsu competitor Eliot Marshall. Eliot was the first american to win titles at IBJJF Pan American tournaments at the blue,
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▶ Epi 280 Finding Balance On and Off the Mat With Jared Dopp
This week we have an interview with Jared Dopp. Jared is a top american competitor and PhD student. This interview covers a wide range of topics from performance tips to the e coli virus. We talk abou
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▶ Epi 279 Interview With Clark Gracie
This week we have an interview with black belt and competitor Clark Gracie. We talk about: Growing up a Gracie and doing jiu-jitsu Kids doing BJJ Running a jiu-jitsu school and traveling Kicksite soft
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▶ Epi 278 Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life with Paul Kindzia
This week we have an interview with author Paul Kindzia. During the interview we cover many on and off the mat lessons Jiu-Jitsu brings to us. Paul also talks about his book Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Li
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▶ Epi 277 Defense and Offense
This episode we answer listener questions about offense and defense. We talk about: Changing the way we roll based on the belt rank we are rolling with Changing the way we roll based on the person we
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▶ Epi 276 Tracking Your Training With Jason Elliott
This week we have an interview with Jason Elliott from the Marune app. Marune is a great way to track your training in BJJ. We cover many training topics including improving your top game and measurin
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▶ Epi 275 Black Belt Gina Franssen
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Gina Franssen. You can find Gina running her own BJJ school X2 Fitness inMinneapolis, Minnesota. We talk about: Her reason for starting BJJ after an
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▶ Epi 274 Black Belt Karen Antunes
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Karen Antunes. This interview covers a wide range of topics from competing at the black belt level to maintaining a busy off the mat life. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 273 Kimberly Kaye From Jiu-Jitsu Times
This episode we have an interview with Kimberly Kaye. Kimberly currently a blue belt and an author for Jiu-Jitsu Times. She also has a rare disease called CIPO. You will find her training at NOLA MMA
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▶ Epi 272 Grow Your Local Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing all over the world for many reasons. We want to make sure the Jiu-Jitsu at your school and local community is growing to the best of its ability. This episode is aimed t
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▶ Epi 271 Black Belt Competitor and Coach Fabiana Borges
This week we have an interview with Fabiana Borges. You will find Fabiana sharing her 20 years of grappling experience atGracie Barra San Antonio Texas. We talk about: Her competition history How she
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▶ Epi 270 How BJJ and A Good Friend Saved Evan Robinson
This week we have an interview with Evan Robinson. Evan credits his friendJoe Vanbrackle and Jiu-Jitsu as playing a major role in turning his life around. You will find this interview to be extremely
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▶ Epi 269 Sports Nutrition with Katie Elliott
This week we have Katie Elliott. Katie is a registered dietitian with a specialty in sports nutrition. We cover a wide range of topics designed to help you perform better on the mat. We talk about: Ol
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▶ Epi 268 BjjBrick Extra Jeff Westfall
This episode we have an interview with Jeff Westfall. We talk about: His start in martial arts Early Jiu-Jitsu in the USA The Martial Brain Podcast The concept of thinking outside of the box The power
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▶ Epi 267 Joel Bouhey Talks Falcon Guard and Reverse Triangle
This week we have an interview with Luis Heredia Black Belt Joel Bouhey. You will find Joel training and teaching his innovative style in Maui. We talk about: Training BJJ in Oregan and Hawaii Making
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▶ Epi 266 Blue Belts :)
This week we talk about blue belts. Getting a blue belt is an important step in your jiu-jitsu life. You will not forget the day you got the blue belt. It is often the first major mile stone in BJJ. T
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▶ Epi 265 Alliance Founder Romero Jacare Cavalcanti
This week we have Romero Jacare Cavalcanti. Jacare is well known in the Jiu-Jitsu community for being the founder of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team. Alliance is thought of as being the most successful BJ
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▶ Epi 264 Top MMA Grappling Coach Neil Melanson
This week we have an interview with Neil Melanson. Neal is one of the top MMA coaches in the world working with fighters such asChael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, and Randy Couture. He has made a recent mov
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▶ Epi 263 BjjBrick Extra Tim Credeur
This episode we have Tim Credeur.Tim is an American Mixed Martial Artist, UFC veteran, and 3rd Degree Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He also has the distinction of being the first BJJ Black B
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▶ Epi 262 Jay Hieron Talks MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and Stunt Work
This Week we have an interview with Jay Hieron. Jay is a former World Champion Welterweight Professional Mixed Martial Artist. Jay alsostars alongside Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 2 We talk abou
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▶ Epi 261 BJJ White Belts :)
This week we are giving advice to white belts. It is a great conversation to help anyone enjoy the white belt journey. We talk about: Getting a white belt can be difficult Gaining confidence with BJJ
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▶ Epi 260 The Rooster Weight Kimura Machine Marcelo Cohen
This week we have an interview with Bjj Black Belt Marcelo Cohen. We talk about: The history of The Armory and the changes it has made Running a BJJ gym Teaching BJJ and MMA in the same gym Learning f
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▶ Epi 259 Life on and off the mat with John Will
This week on the podcast we have listener favorite John Will. John shares his many years of experience and talks about many topics from class structure to embracing the difficulty of BJJ. We talk abou
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▶ Epi 258 The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil With Robert Drysdale
This week we have an interview with Robert Drysdale. Not only is Robert one of the best grapplers in the world, he is also working on a documentary about the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This inter
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▶ Epi 257 Fernando Halfeld BjjBrick Extra
This episode of BJJ Brick Extra we have BTT Black belt Fernando Halfeld. Professor Halfeld is from Brazil and has been training jiu jitsu 17 years. While he has won multiple medals at IBJJF tournament
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▶ Epi 256 Mistakes we have made in BJJ
We have all made mistakes on and off the mat. We share some of ours so you can possibly learn from our mistakes. We talk about: Training but doing activities but not actually accomplishing anything Wh
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▶ Epi 255 Mitch Hall From Westside MMA
This Week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Mitch Hall. Mitch received his black belt in January 2018 from Roli Delgado. We cover a wide range of topics from changing schools to coaching studen
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▶ Epi 254 Lt. Tyson Kilbey- BJJ, Law Enforcement, and Firearms
This week we have an interview with Tyson Kilbey. Tyson is a 19 year veteran of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Kansas. He is also a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and Firearms instructor. This is a grea
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▶ Epi 253 Interview with Rafael Lovato Sr.
This week we have an interview with Rafael Lovato Sr. We talk about everything from martial arts to pipe organs. We talk about: Having a rough upbringing that should have ended him up in prison or dea
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▶ Epi 252 BjjBrick Extra Fight to Win CEO Seth Daniels
This episode we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Seth Daniels. Seth is the CEO of Fight to Win Pro. This interview covers a wide range of topics from training advice to stories from running Fight
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▶ Epi 251 The Growth of the Adaptive Athlete Community with Brian Freem
We are really happy to bring BJJ purple belt Brian Freeman for another interview.Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord injury with Brown-Sequard syndrome. He is from Rockingham, North Carolina
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▶ Epi 250 Live Tim Sledd and Roli Delgado Recording at The BjjBrick Sum
This weekend was the BjjBrick Summer Camp at Fox Fitness. This episode is the first time the entire BjjBrick crew is together for a recording. We are also joined by Tim Sledd and Roli Delgado. [captio
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▶ Epi 249 Black Belt Kristina Barlaan
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a black belt underCaio Terra. This interview covers a wide range of topics from her first tournament to off the mat cha
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▶ Epi 248 The Grappling Referee David Karchmer
This week we have a conversation with the grappling referee David Karchmer. David has been a BJJ Black Belt since 2012. He has officiated over 3,500 gi and no-gi matches for multiple organizations. We
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▶ Epi 247 The Performance Equation with Jonathan Thomas
This week we talk with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas about the elements of performance. You will find Jonathan training and teaching at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu inGothenburgSweden. We talk about: His early
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▶ Epi 246 Jake Fox, Tim Sledd & Roli Delgado BjjBrick Extra
This episode we have interviews with Jake Fox, Tim Sledd, and Roli Delgado. This is a great preview of the first BjjBrick Event. The event will be June 22, 23, 24 in Wichita Kansas at Fox Fitness. We
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▶ Epi 245 Big Vs Small BJJ
This week we discuss the issues that come up when training with people that have a significant size difference. If you are getting crushed by big people, we have some tips for you. Are you one of the
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▶ Epi 244 Iron Axe Event Fabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick
This week we have an interview withFabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick. Steve and Fabio are running the Twin Cities Invitational. It is an event that benefits the We Defy Foundation and Mission 22. Th
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▶ Epi 243 Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai
This week we have an interview with Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai. Moku is a active competitor and he is happy to cover a wide range of topics from off the mat life to training to c
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▶ Epi 242 BJJ Strength With Laurence Griffiths
This week we have an interview with Black Belt Laurence Griffiths. Laurence is a guy who looks at the fitness research and applies the information to helping you perform better on the mats. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 241 3rd Degree Black Belt Diego Gamonal
This episode we have an interview with 3rd degree black belt Diego Gamonal. Diego trains under Professor Ricardo Marques. You will find him training and teaching in San Antonio Texas. We talk about: H
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▶ Epi 240 Playing a Tight or Loose BJJ Game
Do you play a tight BJJ game that limits your opponent, or do you play a loose game that involves many different elements. We talk about: Define tight and loose games What do we tend to play Who shoul
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▶ Epi 239 Can BJJ Cause a Stroke?
This week we have an interview with Chris Martin. Chris has a story of training BJJ and unknowingly receiving damage to his neck. This damage would later result in a stroke. This interview helps creat
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▶ Epi 238 Roy Harris The Jiu Jitsu Answer Man
This week we bring you an interview with Roy Harris. Roy has been training martial arts since 1981. He brings a wealth of BJJ knowledge and wonderful explanations to this interview. We cover topics fr
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▶ Epi 237 Black Belt Livia Gluchowska
This week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Livia Gluchowska. Livia is a black beltunder Lachlan Giles and Thiago Stefanutti. We talk about a variety of topics including training for bjj a
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▶ Epi 236 Train Smart with Brandon Mullins
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Brandon Mullins. This is a great interview and Brandon shares tons of training ideas and tips. [caption id=attachment_5439 align=alignright width
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▶ Epi 235 Off the mat training to keep you on the mat with Sam Spiegelm
This is an episode of BjjBrick Extra! Joe has an outstanding interview with Sam Spiegelman. Samhas written a bunch of great articles onBreaking Muscle. We talk about: His start to BJJ after college Tr
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▶ Epi 234 Good to know vs Need to know
Some stuff in BJJ you need to know, while other things fit into the good to know category. This week we have a fun and informative discussion about how things fit into these categories. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 233 40 Plus BJJ Stephen Whittier
This week we have an interview with third degree black belt Stephen Whittier. Stephen is well known for his website 40 Plus BJJ, he is dictated toward helping people stay or get on the mat as they get
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▶ Epi 232 Coach of Australia's BJJ Talent Hotspot Lachlan Giles
This week we have an interview with Australian Black Belt competitor Lachlan Giles. We have a great conversation and learn about some of his training methods that set him and his team Absolute MMA apa
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▶ Epi 231 The Eternal Cup Series Pro Jiu-Jitsu Tour
This week we have an interview withMichael Hunter. Michael has started a new BJJ series called The Eternal Cup Series Pro Jiu Jitsu Tour. This tournament will give substantial cash prizes to the win
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▶ Epi 230 Chokes- Head and Arm, Triangle, and Loop
This is our second BjjBrick Extra episode. This week we look at a few techniques highlighted by some of Joe's teammates. Jose Lopez Why he puts so much value in helping newer students The head and arm
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▶ Epi 229 BJJ Under Pressure
This week we discuss pressure and Brazilian Jiu-Jitus. We have all been crushed and would also like to add more pressure to our games. This week we hope to help. We talk about: How to survive pressure
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▶ Epi 228 Teaching and Competing with Miriam Cardoso
This week we have an interview with 3 stripe bjj black belt Miriam Cardoso. Miriam is training with Team Elite inRedmond, Washington. We talk about: Competing as a kid Why she likes to compete against
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▶ Epi 227 Interview with Black Belt Competitor Dante Leon
This week we bring you an interview with 22 year old BJJ black belt competitor Dante Leon. Dante has shown his skill on the mats as a color belt winning many big tournaments, now he has his eyes set o
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▶ Epi 226 Tim Sledd Applies Pressure and Enjoys the Process
We are happy to have one of our listener favorites return to the podcast. Tim Sledd is always a wealth of information when it comes to all things BJJ. [caption id=attachment_5255 align=alignright
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▶ Epi 225 Road Warriors Ryan and Zach Gehl
This week we have an interview with Ryan and Zach Gehl. Zach is a blue belt training out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with a long list of competition accomplishments. To follow Zach or learn mor
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▶ Epi 224 Stop Forgetting Jiu-Jitsu Moves
This week we give you some tips and advice to help you remember the BJJ techniques you learn. We talk about: Taking notes about BJJ Using apps to take notes Tips for remembering stuff from a seminar U
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▶ Epi 223 Burning Up the Mats With Richard Byrne and KASAI
This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have Richard Byrne. Richard is a 56 year old Black Belt and life long banker. Recently he started the professional grappling event KASAI, this event featured many
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▶ Epi 222 Jiu Jitsu in Trinidad & Tobago with Rondel Benjamin
This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have BJJ Brown Belt Rondel Benjamin from Trinidad and Tobago. We cover a fun variety of topics including BJJ, stick fighting, free diving and much more. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 221 Learning Jiu-Jitsu with Kit Dale
This week we have an interview with Kit Dale. We cover a wide range of topics from how he got his Black Belt in 4 years to his acting career. We talk about: Starting BJJ in 2008 His early competition
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▶ Epi 220 Adaptive Athlete Jess Munter Will Inspire You
This week we have a great interview with adaptive athlete Jess Munter. During birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury, as a result of this injury she is unable to use her left arm. Growing up Jes
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▶ Epi 219 How Deep is Your Jiu-Jitsu Pool???
This week on the podcast we talk about a way to evaluate your game. Your collection of techniques fall at different skill levels. We look at these five different levels and give advice or depending on
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▶ Epi 218 World and ADCC Champion Braulio Estima
This week we have BJJ legend Braulio Estima as our guest on the podcast. We talk about training, competing, and the Grappler's Escape cruise you can catch him on April 29-May 6, 2018. We talk about: H
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▶ Epi 217 Australia's Rising Grappling Star Craig Jones
Craig Jones shocked his opponents and the world with his performance at ADCC this year and we are excited to have him this week on The BjjBrick Podcast. We talk about: His start with BJJ Why some stud
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▶ Epi 216 BJJ in Cyprus with Black Belt Nick Unander
This week we have an interview with Nick Unander. Nick is a friend and former of Joe. Nick has been training martial arts since 1986.You can find Nick teaching and training BJJ in the island paradise
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▶ Epi 215 The Big Lepointski (Submission only and Points)
We talk about:This episode we talk about the different formats of competition. We give thoughts and advice for submission only matches and matches in the points system. This is a fun episode with advi
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▶ Epi 214 World Champ Gezary Matuda is Cruising With Grappler's Escape
This week we have two interviews!!! The first interview is with multi time world champion Gezary Matuda. The second interview is with Kathryn from Grappler's Escape. For BJJ fans all over the world Gr
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▶ Epi 213 World Famous Competitor and Coach Ricardo Almeida
This week we bring you an interview with Ricardo Almeida. Ricardo is a UFC veteran and 4th degree black belt under Renzo Gracie. He also currently coaches several UFC fighters including Frankie Edgar
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▶ Epi 212 Jeff Monson is Always Getting Better and Helping Others
This week we bring you an interview with Jeff Monson. Jeff has been a member of ATT since the start of it and had over 80 professional MMA fights. Along side of his MMA career Jeff was known for takin
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▶ Epi 211 Autopsy of the Unconscious Grappler
This week we help you determine what went wrong with your game that resulted in getting tapped out (or choked unconscious). How can you learn from getting tapped out? and how to break down the trouble
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▶ Epi 210 Renowned Coach and Competitor Andre Tim Monteiro
It is a honor to bring back BJJ black belt Andre Tim Monteiro. Andre is known for having a vast knowledge of the game, a killer half guard, and a overall nice guy. We talk about: His team A-Force BJ
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▶ Epi 209 Karel Silver Fox Pravec
This week we have an interview with Karel Silver Fox Pravec. Karel is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Renzo Gracie. We talk about: Dealing with younger and stronger opponents Train
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▶ Epi 208 Norwegian BJJ Black Belt Espen Mathiesen
This week we have an interview with one of Europe's top competitors Espen Mathiesen. In this interview Espen shares many training tips he has developed training in Norway. We talk about: What is like
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▶ Epi 207 Rising BJJ & MMA Star Crystal Demopoulos Lil Monster
This week we interview BJJ purple belt Crystal Venessa Little Monster Demopoulos. We talk about: How she found the world of martial arts Her competitive pole dancing career What BJJ and pole dancing
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▶ Epi 206 Turning your Jiu-Jisu into an Art
Is Brazilian Jiu-JItsu an art? This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we discuss if BJJ is an art. How can you add an element of art to your game? Is your game a paint by numbers style of jiu-jitsu or are
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▶ Epi 205 Chelsah' Lyons Training Tips and Amazing Stories
Chelsah' is a brown belt under Rob Ables at Marcelo Garcia of Dallas. She shares some amazing stories in this interview. She also enjoys competing as much as she can and balancing her busy schedule. W
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▶ Epi 204 BJJ and Weight Loss With Weston Roberts
Weston is 18 years old, he has lost 100lbs and it is fair to say BJJ has changed his life. He has been training for around three years in Jasper Alabama. We talk about: Starting BJJ at 280 lbs and get
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▶ Epi 203 Mike Bidwell From BJJ After 40
This week we have Mike Bidwell from BJJ after 40. We cover a huge range of topics in this show. We talk about: Mike's start to martial arts His early days of BJJ and MMA The value of competing Spendin
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▶ Epi 202 Things BJJ Can Learn From MMA and Vice Versa
We can learn lessons from anywhere and find ways to bring these lessons to BJJ. An easy cross over is MMA. This episode we will be applying MMA ideas to BJJ and BJJ ideas to MMA. BJJ learn from MMA At
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▶ Epi 201 Eddie Fyvie 1st Rickson Gracie Cup
This week we talk to Ricardo Almeida black belt Eddie Fyvie. Eddie is organizing an innovative tournament called the Rickson Gracie Cup. This tournament will feature both BJJ, self-defense, and a semi
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▶ Epi 200 Kids BJJ Revolution Korbett Miller
We are proud to reach episode 200. We could have not made it without great listeners and guests. At this landmark episode we are thrilled to bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Korbett Miller.
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▶ Epi 199 Venla & Hanna- Juggling Busy Lives and High Performance on th
Hanna and Venla are BJJ black belts currently in Sweden from Finland. They are both active competitors with busy schedules. Hanna is in med school, and Venla is a school teacher. Venla won worlds as a
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▶ Epi 198 Better BJJ Habits For Better BJJ
Your Habits on and off the mat can have a huge and lasting effect on your performance in BJJ. This episode we discuss some habits you might consider to help yourself become a better grappler. We talk
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▶ Epi 197 Travis Conley- BJJ, Sambo, & Unnecessary Roughness
This week we have an interview with Travis Conley. Travis is very active competitor from Kansas City and has a BJJ black belt under Rentao Tavares. We talk about: Wrestling in high school Doing pro wr
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▶ Epi 196 Nathan Orchard Talks Grappling Systems, Creativity, Competiti
Nathan Orchard is a Tenth Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo. You will find Nathan training in his gym in Portland Oregon. Nathan Orchard talks about: Wrestling as a kid Doing MMA when he was 16 year
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▶ Epi 195 SBG Black Belt Leah Taylor
Leah Taylor is a BJJ black belt under Matt Thornton and Travis Davison training at Straight Blast Gym of Montana. Leah is a competitor and coach, she recently took bronze at her weight class at worlds
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▶ Epi 194 Steve Maxwell Talks About Fitness, BJJ at 64, Diet, and More
This week we bring you an interview with one of the top fitness coaches in the world and Durty Dozen BJJ Black Belt Steve Maxwell. We talk about: His start to fitness How Olympic lifts slowed his athl
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▶ Epi 193 How to Evaluate Your BJJ Game for Better Results
Take a proactive step and evaluate your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game. This can pay off huge in performance and enjoyment. Many people stress working hard and smart. Evaluating your game is a smart move to
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▶ Epi 192 Roli Delgado Talks BJJ, MMA, Business, Coaching, and More
This week we bring back a listener favorite Roli Delgado. Roli has been a BJJ black belt for ten years. He runs a very successful school in Little Rock, and he is well known for his ability to perform
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▶ Epi 191 Nic Gregoriades From Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood
This week we have an interview with Roger Gracie black belt Nic Gregoriades. Nic shares some of his amazing BJJ journey with us this week. We talk about: Getting his black belt from Roger Gracie in 4
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▶ Epi 190 Learn Why Elizabeth Clay Has Had Such A Fast Start To Grappli
Elizabeth Clay is in the record books as the youngest person to qualify for ADCC. She trains in Anchorage Alaska at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu. She has been training since the age of twelve. We are excited to w
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▶ Epi 189 Using Your Gifts to Get Better at BJJ
It is important to look at yourself and reflect about what attributes you have that can help you get better at BJJ. We look at Physical, Mental, and Situational advantages (Gifts) you have and how to
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▶ Epi 188 Chop Certified With BJJ Legend Dustin Denes
The List of people that have tapped outMarcelo Garcia is short but it includes Dustin Denes AKA Clean. Enjoy this weeks interview because it is going to be like nothing you have heard before. Dustin D
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▶ Epi 187 A Look Into Special Operations Combatives Program With Greg T
This week we have an interview with Greg Thompson.Greg is the creator of SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program) www.socp.info. OnMarch 23, 2010, SOCP became the first officially designated comb
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▶ Epi 186 Rising Grappling Star Conner DeAngelis
This week we have an interview with Atos rising star Conner DeAngelis. We talk about: Moving to Atos to train BJJ His style of game Getting double gold at worlds in blue belt nogi and winning Pan Ams
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▶ Epi 185 An Amazing Story and Advice From Sarah Draht
This week we have an interview with BJJ brown belt Sarah Draht. She has been training since 2005. She shares herwealth of experience in Muay Thai, BJJ and MMA. We talk about: Her start in martial arts
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▶ Epi 184 The speed of your Jiu-Jitsu
This week we talk about an important and sometimes overlooked attribute to BJJ. The speed of the game may be something you use to your advantage or something that you are find yourselfworking to mitig
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▶ Epi 183 Gina Franssen From X2 Fitness
This week we have an interview with Gina Franssen. Gina is Minnesota’s first female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. You can find her at herfemale focused gym X2 Fitness. We cover a wide range of topic
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▶ Epi 182 Chokes and Jokes With Submission Ace Dominique Bell
Dominique Bell is a brown belt training and teaching at Atos Jiujitsu HQ - San Diego. Dominique has been on fire on the mats and is definitelya person you should be watching. In his spare time he is t
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▶ Epi 181 Interview with Kim Pruyssers
This week we bring you an interview with Kim Pruyssers. Kim is a purple belt in BJJ, she recently placed silver at Pan Am. You can find Kim training at Pacific Top Team in Corona California. We talk a
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▶ Epi 180 The Aging Grappler
Are you a little (or a lot) older than most of your training partners? Today Gary and Byron speak from their experience and offer advice to the aging grapplers out their doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We
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▶ Epi 179 Pedro Sauer 8th Degree Coral Belt
We are very excited to bring you an interview with a grappling legend.Pedro Sauer earned his Black Belt from Helio and Rickson Graciein 1985. He now shares his over 40 years of experience on the mat.
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▶ Epi 178 Amazing Tips and Advice From Black Belt Matt Jubera
This week we have an interview withSecond Degree Ribeiro Black Belt Matt Jubera. He as won pan ams multiple times in different divisions. We talk about: His start with BJJ Starting wrestling in highsc
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▶ Epi 177 Legendary MMA Grappling Coach Neil Melanson
This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Neil Melanson. Neil is one of the top MMA coaches teaching grappling. Neil is the former Head Grappling coach at both Xtreme Couture Las Vegas a
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▶ Epi 176 Top Mistakes Made in BJJ
Today we are talking about mistakes made on the mat. We share some personal stories and things we have noticed. We talk about: What Byron did as a purple belt that was a mistake for around a year A ba
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▶ Epi 175 Bernardo Faria 5X World Champion
We are so happy to have Bernardo Faria as our guest on this week's episode. It has been a while since we have had him on the show, and we have some catching up to do. We talk about: Setting big goals
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▶ Epi 174 No-Gi 2016 World Champion Josh Hinger
We are excited to bring you an interview with BJJ Black Belt Josh Hinger. Josh is a first degree black belt underAndreGalvao. Josh also recently won theMedium Heavy weight class at 2016 no-gi worlds.
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▶ Epi 173 BjjBrick Coach of the Year Larry Keith
We are proud to have Larry Keith as the BjjBrick coach of the year. Larry has been training martial arts for around 35 years. Larry is a thirddegree black belt in Kodokan Judo and a brown belt in BJJ.
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▶ Epi 172 Six Amazing Black Belts Answer Questions About Blue Belts
This week we have a HUGE episode. We take six well known and respected black belts and ask them all the same five questions about blue belts. There are some similarities and differences within these i
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▶ Epi 171 The Se7en Deadly Sins and BJJ
Could one of the seven deadly sins be holding you back in BJJ? What we can learn from them to avoid problems on the mat. Today we break down how the deadly sins can be holding you back. The sins are;
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▶ Epi 170 Black Belt Dr. Jen Case
This week we bring you an interview with Dr. Jen Case. Dr. Case has a PhD in human nutrition, she studies nutrition and sport performance. Dr. Case is a black belt underRenato Tavares and she trains i
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▶ Epi 169 James Clingerman of The Fight Hub
James Clingerman is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ, and he has been teaching BJJ for almost 17 years. Along with running The Fight Hub he teaches in his academy in Indianapolis, Indiana. We talk about
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▶ Epi 168 Keys To A Strong Kids Program With Korbett Miller
This week we are proud to bring you Korbett Miller. Today you will learn a lot about developing the next generation of BJJ practitioners. Miller is afirst degree BJJ black belt under Saulo and Xande R
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▶ Epi 167 Review of 2016 and Looking Forward to 2017
The last episode of 2016 for The BjjBrick Podcast. We take this time to reflect on the news and developments of thelast year, and look forward to the next year. We recommend that you do the same. We t
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▶ Epi 166 Get Inspired by Glenn Jarrell
Glenn Jarrell and Byron Jabara This week we have an interview with 58 year old brown belt and competitor Glenn Jarrell. We have been wanting to get Glenn on the podcast for quite sometime, you will s
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▶ Epi 165 Precise Pressure Passing with Paul Schreiner
This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Paul Schreiner. Paul is black belt under Claudio Franca, you will find him training at the Marcelo Garcia Academy in New York. Paul recently cam
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▶ Epi 164 A Study of 4 White Belt World Champions 2016
This week we interview four people who won IBJJF worlds as a white belt. This is a great way to find out how some people are finding competition success early on in their BJJ career. Janine Mutton (20
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▶ Epi 163 Get Better Faster With Two Moves From Each Position
We are excited to talk about this great training method for everyone from white belt to black. This can be a way to quickly help you develop and find the best techniques for your game. W e talk about:
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▶ Epi 162 Interview with Rodrigo Pinheiro
This week we have an interview with Rodrigo Pinheiro. Pinheiro is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu he has been training BJJ for 27 years and MMA for about 10 years. He is currently runni
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▶ Epi 161 Alex Ecklin and the Unique Concept of Masterskya
We have an interesting interview this week with Alex Ecklin. Alex is a high level black competitive black belt and he has recently opened his own BJJ school with a unique concept. We talk about: Start
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▶ Epi 160 Advice and Lessons From Hope Uzcategui
We hare happy to bring you an interview this week with brown belt Hope Uzcategui.Hope is a two timeIBJJF World Champion (2011 white belt, 2014 purple belt). She is also a manager and instructor atAlli
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▶ Epi 159 Shades of Grey in BJJ
This week we are breaking down the topic of, when is something wrong to do? When is it okay? When is it in a grey area? We talk about: We break down the grey areas based on who you are and who you are
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▶ Epi 158 The Grappling Referee David Karchmer
This week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt & referee David Karchmer. Over the last eight years David hasofficiated more than 3,000 gi and no-gi matches. It is great to share with you this
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▶ Epi 157 Jiu-Jitsu Medic Peter Daniel
This week we are joined by the Jiu-Jitsu Medic Peter Daniel. Peter is third year medical student at University of Singapore. When he is not studying for school he is a blue belt training at Impact MMA
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▶ Epi 156 BJJ in China with Andy Pi
This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Andy Pi. Andy is a pioneer in bringing jiu-jitsu to China. He also won the first televised MMA fight in China. There is a lot of ground covered
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▶ Epi 155 Matt Thornton & Self-defense
This week we bring you a special interview with one of our most popular past guests Matt Thornton. This interview has a central focus on self-defense and real world violence. Not only is Matt a BJJ bl
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▶ Epi 154 Scrambling
This week we are talking about scrambling. We want to give some tips and help bring order to this potentially chaotic situation. We talk about: Defining a scramble Finding order in a scramble Who bene
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▶ Epi 153 Could Nicky Ryan Be The Future Of Submission Grappling?
This week we bring you an interview with rising no-gi star Nicky Ryan. You will find 15 year old Ryan training with John Danaher,Eddie Cummings, Garry Tonon, and his brotherGordon Ryan. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 152 Double Black Belt Dainis Nguyen
This week we bring you an interview with double Black Belt Dainis Nguyen. Dainis started judo as a kid and eventually moved to BJJ. He is an active competitor in BJJ both gi and no-gi, with many excit
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▶ Epi 151 Steven Patterson is Coaching, Competing, and Running a School
This week we bring you an interview with BJJBlack Belt Steven Patterson. Steven is training under Comprido, and he is a14X Chicago Open Champion and he took 2nd at no-gi Worlds. We have a great conver
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▶ Epi 150 We Share Tips For Bringing A Friend To Class
This weekwe have a important topic about bringing a friend to BJJ class. When you bring a friend you want them to have a good exposure to the martial art.This episode we have lots of tips about bringi
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▶ Epi 149 Employees & BJJ with CEO Brown Belt Brent Lillard
Brent Lillard is a brown belt thatconfoundeda business called Govsmart in 2010, selling IT products to the government. Govsmart is a 69 million dollar business and was listed as number 20 on the Forbe
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▶ Epi 148 Jonathan The Scorpion Uzcategui
This week we bring you an interview with Jonathan Uzcategui. Jonathan is a great coach and competitor. We are excited to bring you an interview with him covering a wide range of topics. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 147 Hard Charging Nice Guy Tom DeBlass
This week we bring you an interview with coach and competitor Tom DeBlass. Tom has been a black belt for 9 years, and competed of many stages. In fifteen years of competition he has given up less than
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▶ Epi 146 Synergy Movement Therapy With Shawn Kitzman
This week we talk to Shawn Kitzman. Shawn will help to keep you on the mat longer and moving better. Heworks with a large variety of athletes and he enjoys traning BJJ. We are happy to have him share
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▶ Epi 145 Daniel Strauss The Raspberry Ape
This week we bring you an exciting interview with Daniel Strauss also know as The Raspberry Ape. Daniel is one of the topEuropean grapplers, focusing mostly on no-gi. Daniel is a black belt training
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▶ Epi 144 Shannon Kitchen Shares His Amazing Story
This week we bring you an amazing story from Shannon Kitchen. Shannon is a blue belt training in Kentucky under Relson Gracie. Shannon has a spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed from the bellybutt
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▶ Epi 143 3rd Degree Black Belt Alan Shebaro
This week we bring you an interview with Alan Shebaro. Alan is a 3rd degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado. Not only does he have a Black Belt in BJJ he also has a long list of experience in the mili
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▶ Epi 142 Black Belt Kristina Barlaan Part 2
This week we bring part 2 of ourinterview withBJJ black belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a top level black belt competitor under Caio Terra. She recently took silver at worlds her first year in the
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▶ Epi 141 Black Belt Kristina Barlaan Part 1
This week we bring you an interview from BJJ black belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a top level black belt competitor under Caio Terra. She recently took silver at worlds her first year in the black
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▶ Epi 140 Ricardo Tubbs DFKC
The week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Ricardo Tubbs. Ricardo is a black belt under Master Ricardo Cavalcanti, he is also the owner of Da Firma Kimono Company. We talk about: What make
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▶ Epi 139 Jimmy Fortunato and The Good Fight
This week we bring you an interview with Jimmy Fortunato. Jimmy started a tournament company called The Good Fight in 2008. Jimmy started training jiu-jitsu in 1997, and his experiences competing ul
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▶ Epi 138 BJJ & Kettlebells With Ken Blackburn
This week we bring you an interview with Ken Blackburn. Ken is a coach and athlete. Ken is a life long martial artistand he holds an american Kettlebell record in the Chair Press. Ken has been doing B
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▶ Epi 137 USA Judo Olympian Travis Stevens Part 2
This week we bring you part 2 of ourinterview with Travis Stevens. Travis competed on the USA Olympic Judo team in 2008 and 2012. Travis also has a black belt in BJJ. We talk about: The lack of money
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▶ Epi 136 USA Judo Olympian Travis Stevens Part 1
This week we bring you an interview with Travis Stevens. Travis competed on the USA Olympic Judo team in 2008 and 2012. Travis also has a black belt in BJJ. Travis shares some of his story and gives a
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▶ Epi 134 Australian Star Grappler Jess Fraser
This week we bring an interview with brown belt Jess Fraser. Jess is the founder behind Australian Girls in Gi (AGIG), AGIG is over 1,000 members strong. Jess is also an active competitor meddling twi
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▶ Epi 133 Multi Black Belt Tim Cartmell
This week we bring you an interview with life long martial artist and BJJ black belt Tim Cartmell. Along with his BJJ black belt Tim is aneighth degree black belt in Kung-Fu San Soo.We talk about:Star
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▶ Epi 132 The Man Behind The Popular Choke Joe D'arce
This week we bring you an interview with Joe D'arce. Joe shares hisname with the famous BJJ and MMA choke the Darce Choke. This interview covers a wide range of topics including how the choke got it
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▶ Epi 131 Olympic Medalists and BJJ Black Belt Adam Wheeler
Adam Wheeler is a BJJ black belt that also has a bronze medal from wrestling in the 2008 Olympics. We are thrilled to cover a huge range of topics with such a motivating person.Adam Wheeler being awar
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▶ Epi 130 Marshal Carper From Artechoke Media
This week we have an interview with Marshal Carper. Marshal is a busy guy writing the books The Cauliflower Chronicles, Marcelo Garcia Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, and the game Dojo S
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▶ Epi 129 Black Belt Dan Covel Gives Us Great Advice
This week we bring you an interview with Dan Covel. Dan is a BJJ black belt training under Marcelo Garcia. Healso teaches at Marcelo Garcia Academy and in Hoboken New Jersey.We talk about:Starting mar
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▶ Epi 128 Innovative Teaching With Bruce Hoyer
Bruce Hoyer has a unique way of running a BJJ class using Evernote. He shares his innovative method and much more during this interview. Bruce is a black belt under Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros.We talk a
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▶ Epi 127 Listener Favorite John Will Returns For Interview #2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJohn Will is a listener favorite, and we are thrilled to have him back on the show.John is one of the famous “Dirty Dozen” mean
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▶ Epi 126 Black Belt Shawn Williams Interview
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodShawn Willimas is the 5th American to reach the rank of black belt in BJJ. He has been training jiu-jitsu for 20 years. We cove
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▶ Epi 125 Becoming The Black Belt: Roy Dean
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you Roy Dean. Roy is a great example of a martial artist he is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ, and he also h
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▶ Epi 124 Black Belt Jen Hall Interview
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJen and Ryan HallThis week we have an interview with Jen Hall. Jen is a BJJ black belt under her husband Ryan Hall. She also te
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▶ Epi 123 BJJ Black Belt Valerie Worthington
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodValerie Worthington is a BJJ black belt and writer for Breaking Muscle, and we are excited to share what Valerie has to say in
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▶ Epi 122 BJJ and MMA with Rolles Gracie
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you an interview with Rolles Gracie. Rolles has competed in all the major grappling events an
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▶ Epi 121 The Combat Codes
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview with BJJ brown belt Alexander Darwin, author of the Sci-Fi novelThe Combat Codes.We talk ab
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▶ Epi 120 American No-Gi Legend Justin Rader
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you one of the top no-gi grapplers in the world. Justin Rader is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rafa
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▶ Epi 119 BJJ Taboo Topics With Tim Sledd Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodTim SleddHere we go again my friends! Part twowithTim Sledd about the taboo topics of BJJ. I can't think of anyone else that I
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▶ Epi 118 BJJ Taboo Topics With Tim Sledd Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodTim SleddHere we go my friends! An episode withTim Sledd about the taboo topics of BJJ. I can't think of anyone else that I wou
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▶ Epi 117 Guybson Sa And Focusing On The Basics
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodGuybson SaThis week we are excited to bring you an interview with Guybson Sa. Guybson has recently tapped out Jeff Monson and H
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▶ Epi 116 Fighting For A Dream With Abraham Marte
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you a interview with Abraham Marte. Abraham is a black belt in the ultra heavyweight division from the Domin
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▶ Epi 115 Chris Martin and BJJ 4 Change
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodChris MartinChris Martin is one of the founding members of BJJ4CHANGE.Chris has a long history of doing martial arts and a big
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▶ Epi 114 Go Up Stream And Roll With Seph Smith
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodWe are excited to bring you Seph Smith this week on The BjjBrick Podcast. Seph is the first person to be promoted to Black Belt
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▶ Epi 113 Travleing With Scott Boehler
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodScott Boehler of BJJ RallyThis week we bring you Scott Boehler. Scott is a brown belt from Montana. He has been traveling the U
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▶ Epi 112 Roll Out Jiu-Jitsu With Mark Fisher
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodMark Fisher is a brown belt training atSGBi inPortland Oregon. He is one of the people that is running a Facebook page called R
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▶ Epi 111 Interview with 4th Degree Black Belt Michel Pereira
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview withMichel Porfirio Pereira (Buiu). Michel is a 4th Degree Black Belt in BJJ training and t
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▶ Epi 110 Interview With Rising Star Sarah Black
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you BJJ black belt Sarah Black. Sarah received her black belt from Gustavo Dantas in July of
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▶ Epi 109 Learn From World Champion Emily Kwok
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview withworld champion Emily Kwok. Emily was happy to share with you some of her knowledge from
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▶ Epi 108 Interview With Kurt Osiander
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview with Kurt Osiander. Kurt is a BJJ black belt under Ralph Gracie. This episode containsexpli
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▶ Epi 107 John Will - The Coaches' Coach
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week it is our honor to bring you John Will. John is one of the famous Dirty Dozen meaning that he is one of the first 1
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▶ Epi 106 BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis is part 2 of our interview with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas.We talk about:His mindset during a matchBreaking BJJ down i
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▶ Epi 105 BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas Pt 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring Jonathan Thomas back to the show. He has some training tips and advice that could change the way you train.W
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▶ Epi 104 Interview With Black Belt Alison Tremblay
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodAlison is a black belt competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This year she came in second at Black Belt IBJJF Worlds, and competed
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▶ Epi 103 Mission 22 and BJJ With Chris Papandria
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodMission 22 is a organization that raises awareness for Veteran suicide. It is a sad fact that22 veterans take their lives due t
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▶ Epi 102 Multi Black Belt Lee Mein
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodLee Mein is from Lethbridge, Alberta Ca. He teaches Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing to kids and adults. He has a black belt in America
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▶ Epi 101 Interview with Chris Haueter
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview with one of theDirty Dozen of BJJChris Haueter. This a fun interview that covers a large ra
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▶ Epi 100 How Has BJJ Benefited You?
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodWe wanted to make episode 100 of The BjjBrick Podcast a special episode that included both listeners and past guests. This epis
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▶ Epi 99 Interview with Alexander Trans
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Alexander Trans. Alexander is on the top of the competition scene. He has be
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▶ Epi 98 Roy Harris A Man of Many Skills
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you Roy Harris, he is one of the first non Brazilian Black Belts (Dirty Dozen). Roy shares ma
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▶ Epi 97 Sam Spiegelman Q&A Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have part 2 of Sam Spiegelman answering your questions about strength and conditioning. Samis a Brown Belt in Braz
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▶ Epi 96 Sam Spiegelman Q&A Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodSam SpiegelmanThis week Sam Spiegelman answers your questions about strength and conditioning. Samis a Brown Belt in Brazilian
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▶ Epi 95 David Meyer is Kicking Butt and Saving Animals
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have a Pioneer of American BJJ practitioners David Meyer. David started Jiu-Jitsu is 1991 and was one of the first
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▶ Epi 94 Discover How Important Your Team Is With Stephan Kesting
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week on the podcast we have an interview with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Stephan Kesting. Stephan has written some of
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▶ Epi 93 Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have an interview with one of the top BJJ coaches Ricardo Miller. Ricardo is also known as Franjinha. You can find
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▶ Epi 92 Interview With Danny Alvarez Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDanny Alvarez is a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Danny isaffiliate under 4th degree Black Belt Bruno Bastos.Check
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▶ Epi 91 Interview with Danny Alvarez Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDanny Alvarez is a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Danny isaffiliate under 4th degree Black Belt Bruno Bastos.Check
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▶ Epi 90 Atos Black Belt Tim Sledd Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have part 2 of ourinterview with Tim Sledd. Tim is a 1st degree black belt under Andre Galvao. Tim not only runs h
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▶ Epi 89 Atos Black Belt Tim Sledd Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have an interview with Tim Sledd. Tim is a 1st degree black belt under Andre Galvao. Tim not only runs his own gym
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▶ Epi 88 Eduardo Telles is full of surprises
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you an interview with Eduardo Telles. Eduardo is well know for his creativity on the mat, he
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▶ Epi 87 Brian Freeman, He is No Ordinary Blue Belt
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodBrian Freeman is back on the BjjBrick Podcast! His last appearance wasepisode 16.Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord
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▶ Epi 86 Submission Series Pro- The Takeover
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodSubmission Series Promotionsis the biggest submission only host in Canada.Their second event The Takeover takes place Saturda
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▶ Epi 85 James Puopolo Can Make You Laugh and Tap
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have a interview withRafael Lovato Jrblack belt James Puopolo. He has been doing BJJ full time since leaving his m
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▶ Epi 84 BJJ and Life with PJ Waicus
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodPJ Waicus joins us this week for an interview. He has been training BJJ for about 5 years. He trains atSouth Jersey Brazilian J
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▶ Epi 83 Going International with Mark Mullen
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodMark MullenMark Mullen is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a brown belt in judo from Canada, now based in Taipei, Taiwan
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▶ Epi 82 BJJ, Strength, and Conditioning With Sam Spiegelman
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodSam SpiegelmanSam Spiegelman is a author and strength and conditioning coach. Samis a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under M
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▶ Epi 81 Interview With Coach and Competitor Chris Easter
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodChris EasterChris Easter is a Black Belt and has been training BJJ since 1998. Chris has a game that focuses on the basics. Chr
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▶ Epi 80 Interview With Coach Jay Bell
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJay Bell in the centerThis week we have an interview packed full of great information from Coach Jay Bell. Jay went from white
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▶ Epi 79 One of USA's Top Brown Belts Jared Megalo Dopp
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJared DoppJared Megalo Dopp is a Brown belt underRafael Lovato Jr. He is a Blue, Purple, and Brown Belt No-Gi World Champion.
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▶ Epi 78 Learn How BJJ Purple Belt Vic Torres Uses BJJ and His Diet to
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis episode we talk with Vic Torres of Torres MMA and Fitness at The Jungle in Wantagh, New York. He is a purple belt under
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▶ Epi 76 Jiu-Jitology with Ricardo Castaneda Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodRicardo CastanedaRicardo Castaneda is a purple belt that runs the websiteJiu-Jitology.com. He has a unique perspective about BJ
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▶ Epi 75 Interview with Danny Dring
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDanny DringMaster Danny Dring has 5 different black belts including a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He got his
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▶ Epi 74 An Interview with Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDraculinoThis week we are very excited to bring you an interview with Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes. Draculino is a 5th Degree
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▶ Epi 73 Interview with Steve Maxwell Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioSteve MaxwellThis is part 2 of our interview with Steve Maxwell,part 1 can be found here. Steve Maxwell is one of the first Americans to receive a Bl
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▶ Epi 72 Interview with Steve Maxwell Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioSteve Maxwell is one of the first Americans to receive a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was the first person to start teaching kettlebells in
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▶ Epi 71 Interview With Robson Moura
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we are happy to bring you an interview withRobson Moura. In the Black belt Super Featherweight division Robson won gold in1997, 1998, 1999,
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▶ Epi 70 Interview with the Featherweight Giant Killer Isaac Doederlein
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioIsaac DoederleinIsaac Doederlein is a 22 year old brown belt underRubens “Cobrinha” Charles. He recently went to IBJJFEuropean and won featherweight
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▶ Epi 69 Interview with Henry Akins
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioHenry AkinsIn 1995 Henry Akins started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuat the Rickson Gracie Academy. He received his black belt from Rickson in 2004. He
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▶ Epi 68 Interview with Roli Delgado
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioRoli Delgado (picture byKidron Cannon)This week we have an interview withRolando Delgado often called Roli. Roli is a 2nd degree black belt that trai
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▶ Epi 67 The BJJ Globetrotter Christian Graugart
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioChristian Graugart is know as the BJJ Globetrotterbecause of his amazing trip around the world training in 24 countries and 56 gyms. Christian has le
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▶ Epi 66 Discover what is going on with Rafael Lovato Jr. & get some gr
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioRafael Lovato Jr.Rafael Lovato Jr. is the most decorated BJJ competitor from theUnited States. He is known for an aggressive style and being fun to w
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▶ Epi 65 Submission Series 902 Preview
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioSubmission Series 902 takes places January 23, 2015 New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. These are 15 min, submission only fights. In this episode, you
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▶ Epi 64 BJJ, Judo, and Self Defense with Dave Camarillo
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioDave Camarillo has been training in the martial arts since he was five years old. He started Jiu-Jitsu when he was 19 years old. He is also known for
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▶ Epi 63 Busting BJJ Myths
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week Gary and Byronwill be discussing several myths about BJJ. Do you agree with our discussion of these myths? We have personal experiences wit
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▶ Epi 62 Good Times and Training with John Kavanagh
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioJohn Kavanagh received his BJJ black belt in March 2007 fromMatt Thornton. He now runs theStraight Blast Gym(SBG) in Ireland. SBG Ireland is home tof
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▶ Epi 61 The Show Is Going International With Yanal Shahzadeh
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioYanal ShahzadehYanal Shahzadeh is a brown belt from Jordan under 4th degree black belt Samy Aljamal. Yanal is one of the top competitors in his regio
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▶ Epi 60 The Bjj Mental Coach Gustavo Dantas
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThe Bjj Mental Coach Gustavo DantasHave you ever failed to deliver your best when it counts? This week our friend and BJJ black belt Gustavo Dantas w
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▶ Epi 59 Joe Solecki is a full time student and a grappler with big goa
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioJoe Soleckiworks to pass a tricky guardJoe Solecki has been training BJJ since he was six years old. His is now 21 years old and a very active light
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▶ Epi 58 SBGi Black Belt Amanda Loewen
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioAmanda Loewen has been training BJJ and competing for about five years, and she has recently received her black belt fromMatt Thornton. You will find
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▶ Epi 57 Advice From Bjj Legend Comprido
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioFelipe Costa, Rodrigo Comprido and Caio Terra at BJJ CampRodrigo Comprido Medeiros is a legend in the sport of BJJ. The first year he was a black bel
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▶ Epi 56 Girls in Gis with Shama Ko
Shama Ko is the program director of an organization called Girls in Gis (GIG). GIG supports a growing and supportive community of women in BJJ. Chapters of GIG are springing up all over the Midwest. S
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▶ Epi 55 Interview with Black Belt AJ Agazarm
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioGold lightweight and absolute title for the 2014 NoGi European ChampionshipAJ Agazarm is aformer DI wrestler and a very active light weight black bel
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▶ Epi 54 Everybody Rolls With Budo Jake
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBudo Jake and Rickson GracieBudo Jake (Jake McKee) is a BJJ Black belt and co-founder ofBudovideos.comHe host 2 showsRolled UpandThis Week in BJJ. Bo
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▶ Epi 53 The table has been turned, Gary interviews Byron
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioLast week atFox FitnessByron was given a Black belt fromAndre “Tim” MonteiroandJohn Castillo.Gary interviews Byron about his journey from white belt
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▶ Epi 52 Rafael Ellwanger Gracie United
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioRafael Ellwanger is from Rio De Janeiro, he has been a BJJ black belt since April 10, 2006. He opened his won gym calledGracie United, in Hammond Lou
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▶ Epi 51 Simple and Very Effective Training With Matt Thornton
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioMatt Thornton is the founder ofStraight Blast Gym. He was introduced to BJJ in 1991. In 2001Chris Hauete awarded Matt his black belt. He can be found
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▶ Epi 50 Rising BJJ Star Matheus Diniz
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioMatheus Diniz is a rising star in the world of BJJ. He is a Brown Belt training at Marcelo Garcia's academy. On Saturday 9-27-2014 he won the Pans no
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▶ Epi 49 Giving 100% With Bernardo Faria
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBernardo Faria is one of the top BJJ black belt competitors on the mat today. He credits a lot of his success not to being talented but to training v
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▶ Epi 48 Interview with BJJ heavyweight Yuri Simões
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioYuri Simões is one of the top competitors at theheavyweight division in BJJ. He is competing for theCaio Terra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association. He ha
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▶ Epi 47 Learn the A.B.C. of BJJ with Brian Marvin
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBrian Marvin is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. This interview is packed full of great advice for the new grappler and the exp
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▶ Epi 46 Roy Marsh May Change The Way You Think Of Other Martial Arts
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have our first repeat guest Roy Marsh fromSandhills Jiu-Jitsu.Roy is a Black Belt under Royce Gracie. He has been training Brazilian Jiu
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▶ Epi 45 Three Important Analogies to Better Understand BJJ
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBjjBrick (metaphor)it’s important to have a few key techniques that you can perform at a high level. You need to have a well-rounded game, but having
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▶ Epi 44 Developing A Culture of Learning and Leadership at Your BJJ Gy
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioWays to help develop a culture of learning at your BJJ schoolRecognize improvement and accomplishmentsKeep trying new things (everyone, the teacher a
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▶ Epi 43 Ken Primola Crosses the Line
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Ken Primola. With 15 years of BJJ experience find out why Ken Primola crosses the line. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 42 Great Interview with Samir Chantre
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we bring you top black belt competitorSamir Chantre.Samir isa No-gi Worlds, Gracie Worlds and 6X American Nationals champion.Listen to find
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▶ Epi 41 Felipe Costa World Champion Competitor and Teacher
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioFelipe CostaThis week we bring you an interview with Black belt world champion Felipe Costa. Not every world champion is relatableto the common grapp
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▶ Epi 40 Interview With BJJ Black Belt Wil Horneff
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we talk toWil Horneff. This interview is packed full of great training advice and you can tell Wil has a passion for training and helping h
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▶ Epi 39 The 3 Steps to Making Changes to Your BJJ
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioJoin Gary and Byron on the BjjBrick PodcastThis week we talk about making changes to your BJJ and developing a game plan. We break it down into 3 mai
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▶ Epi 38 Nick Albin- He May Not Be A Jedi, But He Is Chewy
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we talk to Nick Albin otherwise known as “Chewy”.He teaches and trainsBJJ full time and is the head instructor atDerby City Mixed Martial A
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▶ Epi 37 Great Advice from Carlos Machado
Carlos Machado is a Red Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has been teaching BJJ in the United States for over 20 years. He moved to Texas in 1995, and he is now running 6 BJJ schools. He is the ol
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▶ Epi 36- Listener Stories, Injuries Part 2 of 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have more stories from our listeners. These are stories about getting injured and overcoming the injury. This episode is packed full of
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▶ Epi 35- Listener Stories, Injuries Part 1 of 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have stories from our listeners. These are stories about getting injured and overcoming the injury. This episode is packed full of great
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▶ Epi 34 Making Changes to Your Bjj Game
This week we take a break from having a guest on the show and Gary and Byron talk about making changes to your BJJ game.In this episode we talk about:When to make changes to your gameWhy we prefer cer
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▶ Epi 33 Breaking things down with Ostap Manastyrski
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioOstapManastryskiis a brown belt underElliott Bayev, he trains and teaches atOpenMat Mixed Martial Arts Academyin Toronto Canada. Ostap breaks down BJ
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▶ Epi 32 Alliance Black Belt Jonathan Macarrao Thomas
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,and Stitcher radioThis week we are joined by Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan was recently awarded his black belt from Romero Jacare Cavalcanti. You will find Jonathan tra
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▶ Epi 31 Developing Talent with Daniel Coyle
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioDaniel Coyle is aNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Talent CodeandThe Little Book of Talent. He is one of the leading authorities on developing t
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▶ Epi 30 Ryan Hall Interview- BJJ, MMA, and Self-Defense
In Episode 30 of the BjjBrick podcast we talk with Ryan Hall. Ryan is widely considered one of the best lightweight submission grapplers in the world. Ryan owns 50/50 Jiu-Jitsu in Falls Church, Virgin
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▶ Epi 29 Stephen Whittier of 40 Plus BJJ
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioStephen Whittier is a black belt under Roberto Maia. He has an academy in Wareham Massachusetts Called SBG East Coast. Stephen has become a huge reso
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▶ Epi 28 Supplements with Dwane Clifford from Supplement U
This week we talk to Dwane Clifford about training BJJ and how supplements can be a tool to help you reach your goals.Dwane is a friend that we met on the mats. He has a passion for supplements and he
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▶ Epi 27 An Interview with Allen Hopkins
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioAllen Hopkins is a 3rd degree black belt under Master Pedro Sauer. His school is in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He attended his first seminar July 13, 1
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▶ Epi 26 Gi Guide with Tom Machowicz
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioIn this weeks episode we talk to Tom Machowicz (Mac) fromFuji Sports. We cover everything from getting your first gi to helping a seasoned veteran fi
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▶ Epi 25 Girls in Gis with Amber Oxford
This week we have an interview with Amber Oxford. Amber is a Blue belt that trains at Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Club. Amber is holding a free event called Girls in Gis on April 12 at the Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Clu
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▶ Epi 24 Four Different Types of BJJ Matches
This week we talk about the four basic types of matches you could find yourself in BJJ. We gave each match a symbol, to make it simple.1) The straight line or arrow (------, ------>). This is a one-si
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▶ Epi 23 Interview With Coach and BJJ Black Belt John Connors
This week on the podcast we bring you an interview with coach John Connors. John is the author of the e Book“Quick Start Guide to Complete Jiu Jitsu Competition Readiness”.This is a great guide for so
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▶ Epi 22 The basic positions in BJJ and what to do
This episode we are covering some of the basics. We are going to break down some of the main positions in BJJ and give you some guidance for each one. We give tips and general strategies for:GuardSide
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▶ Epi 21 The importance of escapes and how to get better
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,and Stitcher radioWe both spent a significant amount of time working on escapes. We have had a big increase in confidence with our grappling by getting better at our
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▶ Epi 20 Growth Vs. Goals
It is important to take a step back and look at your grappling game. Are you in a mode where you are trying to accomplish a goal? Or are you just trying to get better at BJJ in a particular area? Some
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▶ Epi 19 Sean Roberts Metamoris 3 Preview
This episode is in iTunes,andstitcher radioThis week we have another preview of Metamoris 3. We talk to Sean Roberts, he has a match with Zak Maxwell (last weeks interview).Sean Roberts is a Black bel
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▶ Epi 18 Zak Maxwell Metamoris 3 preview
Today we bring you the first episode of our Metamoris 3 preview. We have an interview with Zak Maxwell, he will be competing in Metamoris 3 against Sean Roberts. Zak is a black belt he is currently tr
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▶ Epi 17 Interview with BJJ Black Belt Roy Marsh
This week we bring you a very educational interview with Roy Marsh. Both Gary and Byron got a lot of knowledge out of talking with Roy, we hope you do too.Roy Marash is a Black Belt under Royce Gracie
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▶ Epi 16 Brian Freeman- Training BJJ with a T4 spinal cord injury
This week we are very lucky to have a interview with the very inspirational Brian Freeman.Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord injury with Brown-Sequard syndrome. He isfrom Rockingham, North
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▶ Epi 15 The Business side of BJJ
This week we talk to Shawn about the business side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We get some great advice from Shawn about how to start your own gym or help make it more profitable. We also get some advice
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▶ Epi 14 Renato Tavares Interview
This week we bring you an interview with BJJ 5th degree black belt, Renato Tavares. Renato has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1974, thats 40 years!!Renato talks to us about:-Importance of hav
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▶ Epi 13 Dallas Niles of Lovato BJJ
In this weeks podcast Gary sits down for an interview with Dallas Niles. we are found in, iTunes, and Stitcher radio, and our website BjjBrick.comDallas Niles is a 29 year old purple belt. He recently
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▶ Epi 12 The Different types of white belts
Today we are going to be talking about the different types of white belts in BJJ. You might be a white belt or you might be coaching one, this episode should be a benefit to anyone who trains Brazilia
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▶ Epi 11 Underdogs and what we can learn from them
We talk about the David and Goliath and other underdogs that found a way win. What do these underdogs have in common? If you are an underdog how can you turn it to your advantage?We talk about a book
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▶ Short Bonus Episode: What happened to Anderson Silva's leg?
Short Bonus episode:What happened to Anderson Silva's leg?Today I am wondering like many of you, what happened to Anderson Silva? Why did his leg break from his kick? Can this type of injury happen to
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▶ Epi 10 Dealing with injuries
This podcast is available in iTunes and on Stitcher radio.Just about everyone will need to deal with an injury from time to time, this is a contact sport. Today we talk about healing quicker, training
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▶ Epi 9 an interview with a paramedic, what to do when someone gets hur
Today we have a good friend Craig on the show. Craig has been in the emergency medical field for over 32 years, he is a paramedic. Craig has been training Jiu-Jitsu for approximately 8 years. He share
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▶ Episode 8 To gi or not to gi?
We have a good mix of people talking about gi vs nogi training.Byron likes both, Gary is a nogi guy, and Matt likes the gi more but the nogi rules.The gi game can be described like a game of 5 vs 5. M
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▶ Epi 7- The 12 Commandments of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Carlos Gracie
We break down and discuss the 12 commandments. We don't always agree with the commands but they have a great overall message.1. Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.2. Speak to eve
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▶ Epi 6 Jake Fox
Jake is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Tim Monteiro. He opened up his own academy in Wichita Kansas about a year and a half ago. Jake has done MMA, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu.We start off
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▶ Epi 5 Jason Bircher KcBjj.mp3
Today we talk to Jason Bircher.He is a black belt under Renato Tavares, he has a BJJ club in Kansas City.Jason talks about his history in BJJ.He gives us several tips for competing.He will give you so
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▶ Epi 4- Andre Tim Monteiro
We talk to Andre aboutHis nick name “Tim”How BJJ has helped him reach his dreamsHe has 2 different types of BJJ games (in the gym, competition)Overcoming his first big loss as a kidHis training schedu
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▶ Epi 3- BJJ and self defense
Today we talk to John Castillo about BJJ and self defense. John Castillo: · BJJ Black Belt under Renato Tavares , he has been training BJJ since 1996. · Midwest representative of Kapap under Avi Nard
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▶ Epi 2- Bringing a friend to BJJ class
Tips for bringing a friend to your BJJ class Your main goals should be to keep your friend safe and to have fun. Keep them safe by helping them to roll with experienced grapplers that will not injure
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▶ Episode 1 Train leg locks safely
· Practice leg locks- The more you understand and train leg locks the safer you will be. · Don’t force the leg lock- Submissions should not take all your strength to work. Don’t strain too hard, be s
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▶ Epi 353 All In BJJ with Daniel Maira
This week we have in interview with one of the top brown belts Daniel Maira. Daniel is training under Marcelo Garcia. Daniel has only been training for about six years. We talk about: The decision to
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▶ Epi 352 Listener Favorite Justin Rader
This week we have listener favorite Justin Rader back on the show for a great conversation. We cover a wide range of topics this interview has something for everyone. We talk about: His Martial Arts
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▶ Epi 351 Off the Mat Lessons in Feedback, Communications, & Driving Fi
This week we relate some off the mat experiences to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gary talks about getting feedback at work and how that can help us be better teammates. Joe shares some behind the scenes examp
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▶ BjjBrick on Zoom #2
Join us for another BjjBrick on Zoom. We are joined by listener Drew. We talk about; Training at home, running, getting people we live with to train, training bjj in small groups.
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▶ Epi 350 Smart Training Jonathan Thomas
This week we bring back a listener favorite Jonathan Thomas. We cover a wide range of topics from off the mat training to developing your own techniques. We had a fun conversation you will enjoy. Che
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▶ Epi 349 We Talk About Blue Belts with Bjj Campaign
This week we have a combined podcast with Bjj Campaign. We have a great discussion about BJJ blue belts and our personal stories. We talk about: What it was like for us a white belts What it was like
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▶ Epi 348 David Aguzzi of Grappling Industries
This week we have an interview with Grappling Industries CEO David Aguzzi. We talk BJJ, tournaments, business, & covid-19. Grappling Industries is the second biggest tournament company for BJJ in the
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▶ BjjBrick on Zoom 1
Join Joe, Byron, and guest Eric as we hang out on zoom and talk about off the mat training, yoga, and chiropractors. Check it out on the normal podcast feed or on youtube. youtu.be/DiGZ8KXQPNU The Bj
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▶ Epi 347 Taking Care of Business
In this episode we bring you Jason Neef of Kicksite. Jason has a great background in helping BJJ schools run effectively as a business. During this time of covid19 Jason offers advice for owners of B
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▶ Epi 346 Off The Mat Training
This week we discuss off the mat training. Sometimes life throws us a curveball and we spend some time off the mats, we need to make the most of this time. We talk about: BJJ and Yoga, check out this
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▶ Epi 345 Defying the Odds Joshua Bacallao
This week we have a interview with competitor, coach, and cancer survivor Joshua Bacallao. This interview was recorded 3-12-2020. We talk about: His start to marital arts BJJ in Kirkland Washington
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▶ BJJ canceled due to Covid-19
In this short podcast I want to share some thoughts about not training BJJ due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). I give my thought to students, teammates and coaches. In this time we need to be safe and supp
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▶ Epi 344 Veteran Police Officer Richard Holt
This week veteran police officer and defensive tactics instructor Richard Holt talks with us about training BJJ and being a police officer. We talk about: Being a police officer for 25 years (since 1
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▶ Epi 343 UFC Veteran Karo Parisyan
This week we have one of our favorite grapplers and UFC veteran Karo Parisyan. We talk about: His start with martial arts in Judo Training with Gokor His early UFC career Competing as a kid i
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▶ Epi 342 BJJ in Nicaragua with Wayne Tingle
This week we have Wayne Tingle on the show. Wayne is in Nicaragua working to help kids with his organization Enrich Missions. Wayne is also encouraging the kids to do Jiu-Jitsu for the many benefits i
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▶ Epi 341 Takedowns & BJJ
This week we talk about takedowns and BJJ. This was inspired by Bjj By the Month for February.bjjbrick.com/bjj-by-the-month-february/ We talk about: Why it is important to change levels Self defense
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▶ Epi 339 Welcome Back Adaptive Athlete Jess Munter
This week we bring back our friend Jess Munter. During her birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury leaving her unable to use her left arm. You can check out our past interview with Jess herebjjbr
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▶ Epi 338 Gustavo Dantas & Jiu-Jitsu Tribe
This week our friend Gustavo Dantas returns to the show to share some amazing stories and talk about the great work he is doing with The Jiu-Jitsu Tribe. We talk about: Helping to starting The Jiu-Ji
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▶ Epi 337 The Submission Guard
This week we talk about having a guard that is designed to submit your opponent. We have been working on our submission guards for a month now as part of the Bjj By The Month program. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 336 Derrick Fury Director of Lion Killer
This week we have an interview with the director of the latest BJJ movie Lion Killer. We talk about: People dealing with trauma The BJJ displayed in the movie Making an independent film Working with
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▶ Epi 335 Averi Clements from Jiu-Jitsu Times
Posted onJanuary 10, 2020bybyronjabara This week we have an interview with Jiu-Jitsu Times managing editor Averi Clements. We talk about: Writing articles for Jiu-Jitsu Times Moving to Australia Her
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▶ Epi 334 Judo Olympic Bronze Medalist Marti Malloy
Marti Malloy This week we have an interview with Marti Malloy. We talk about: Her start in Judo as a kid Doing tournaments as a kid Becoming a well rounded Judo player Her olympic experience Mental p
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▶ Epi 333 Bounce Back After An Injury
This week we have a topic episode about recovering from an injury. We cover multiple articles from a variety of sports to help get you back on the mat better and faster. We talk about: Doing physical
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▶ Epi 332 Maine Miller From Grappling Rewind Looks Back At 2019
Maine Miller is a purple belt in BJJ and host the Grappling Rewind Podcast. Grappling Rewind is a podcast that focuses on covering competitive Jiu-Jitsu from week to week. This episode Maine does a re
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▶ Epi 331 The Mighty Dames Torrie O’neil
This week we have an interview with Torrie O’neil founder of The Mighty Dames. The Mighty Dames is a community of women grapplers classified as heavy weight (over 160lbs) We talk about: Her start wit
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▶ Epi 330 Training For Different Situations
This week we talk about different training situations you might find yourself in and how to get the most of them. Training while injured Training for a tournament Getting the most out of a tight sched
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▶ Epi 329 Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
This week we have 11 time BJJ World Champion Buchecha on the show. We cover a wide range of topics from struggling with competitions as a kid to gi and no-gi training. We talk about: Training in seas
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▶ Epi 328 Thank You BJJ
BJJ has been so great to us over the years. This special Thanksgiving episode we highlight some of the things we are grateful for about BJJ. Links: BjjBrick Shop Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jits
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▶ Epi 327 David Aguzzi From Grappling Industries
This week we have an interview with David Aguzzi founder of Grappling Industries the fastest growing BJJ competition. Grappling Industries has a round robin format that gets competitors lots of match
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▶ Epi 326 Martial Artist and Actor Rich Ting
This week we have an interview with Martial Artist and Actor Rich Ting. You have seen Rich in Cinemax’s Warrior and Lone Survivor. Rich is also going to be in the fourth season of The Man In The High
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▶ Epi 325 Trim The Fat From Your BJJ
This week we talk about making changes to your game to make it lean and mean. We talk about: What is considered fat in BJJ Times we have cut things out of our game How to identify fat in your game
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▶ Epi 324 ADCC Fan Favorite Lachlan Giles
This week we have an interview with ADCC standout Lachlan Giles. Lachlan is coming off an amazing absolute bronze medal performance at adcc 2019. He had submissions over Kaynan Duarte, Patrick Guadio
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▶ Epi 323 Coach and Competitor Amal Easton
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Amal Easton. Amal is the rare person that has both been able to compete at a high level and produce high level competitors of BJJ and MMA. We talk a
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▶ Epi 322 Alan Shebaro We Defy Foundation
This week we have an interview with the Vice President ofWe Defy FoundationAlan Shebaro. Alan is a 4th degree Black Belt under ProfessorChris Haueter. We talk about: His start to BJJ and martial arts
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▶ Epi 321 Grappling Legend Gokor Chivichyan
This week we have grappling legend Gokor Chivichyan. Gokor has achieved gold at the international level at BJJ, Judo, MMA, and Sambo. He has coached Ronda Rousey, Karo Parisyan,Neil Melanson, and man
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▶ Epi 320 BJJ Travel Guide
This week we offer many tips and advice about training BJJ while you travel. We share many stories and experiences from our time on the road. Byron got a chance to train BJJ in Iceland this summer at
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▶ Day Two ADCC 2019 (our thoughts)
This is our second part of ADCC 2019 coverage. And you guessed it part two covers day two. Meeting Marcelo Garcia at ADCC 2019 We talk about: The women's division Who won gold in each weight class Th
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▶ Day One ADCC 2019 (our thoughts)
The is a special podcast that covers ADCC 2019. We have a unique perspective on this show because we have Becky Jabara join the show. We talk about: Some of the different rules and points for ADCC So
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▶ Epi 319 Alia Garcia-Valadez
Alia is a 39 year old blue belt and an active competitor. She started doing kickboxing and eventually started doing BJJ. She is also a teammate of our very own Joe Thomas. Alia getting Silver at mast
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▶ Epi 318 An Amazing Journey with Stephan Kesting
We talk about: His start with martial arts His first experiences with grappling Starting Grapplearts.com Getting a life saving kidney transplant from his brother Doing his 1000 mile canoe expedition
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▶ Epi 317 Living the Dream Nick Unander
This is our second interview with Black Belt Nick Unander. You will find Nick training and teaching in Paralimni Cyprus. Nick had a recent health scare and he updates us on his story and shares much
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▶ Epi 316 Top Level Competitor Dante Leon
This week we have an interview with Dante Leon. We cover everything from getting ready for ADCC to tips for the listeners. We talk about: Training both gi and no-gi Training with specific rules in mi
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▶ Epi 315 One Month of Training in One Day
This week we hope to help you accelerate your BJJ training. Every now and then you have a day on the mat that produces great growth. We talk about days we have had like this and help you to create mo
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▶ Epi 314 Atos Black Belt Nikki Sullivan
This week we have an interview with Atos Black Belt Nikki Sullivan. Nikki has a wealth of information and her down to earth style is great to hear in the interview. We talk about: Writing for Belt 2
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▶ Epi 313 Masters 7 Purple Belt Dave Brown
This week we have in interview with 61 year old purple belt Dave Brown. Dave has had several live changing results from BJJ. This interview Dave shares his story of weight loss and success on the comp
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▶ Epi 312 Learning While Rolling
In this episode we talk about one of the most important things to learning BJJ efficiently. You need to be learning while you roll. We share a bunch of tips for a variety of situations. We talk about
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▶ Epi 311 How Training BJJ Saved Josh Myers
This week we have an interview with Josh Myers. Josh credits BJJ with being a part of surviving cancer. We talk about: His start to BJJ Getting a cut inside his mouth from hard training Getting diagno
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▶ Epi 310 Three X No-Gi Black Belt World Champion Pati Fontes
This week we have an interview with Patricia Fontes. Patricia is a IBJJF black belt No-Gi World Champion in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Her interview covers a wide range of topics. We talk about: Her start
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▶ Epi 309 No-Gi Star Ashley Williams
This week we bring you an interview with one of Europe’s top competitors Ashley Williams. We talk about: His move to the Submission Only format Fighting inPolarisand the 3 round system Training for s
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▶ Epi 308 Believe & Achieve Adam Wheeler
This week we bring you an interview with Olympic Greco Roman medalists and BJJ black belt Adam Wheeler. Adam has a new book that shares much of his story. Adam’s book isBelieve and Achieve: Overcoming
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▶ Epi 307 The BJJ Journey (Gary Gets His Black Belt)
This episode was only the second time we have been able to record with all three of us together. It is coming at the back end of the BjjBrick Camp. The big news coming out of the camp is that Gary Hu
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▶ Epi 306 Listener Favorite Matt Thornton
This week we have an interview with Matt Thornton. We cover topics from running a successful gym to proven training methods that get results. We talk about: Matt’s background in martial arts Leading B
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▶ Epi 305 When to take some time off
We talk about: Getting injured Talking to your coach for advice Getting bored with BJJ Doing BJJ at a slower pace Using open mats as a bridge to keep some BJJ Staying connect to the community What ar
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▶ Epi 304 High Percentage Martial Arts with Louis Martin
We talk about: His start in martial arts and BJJ His background in statistics Watching 100 white belt matches Tips for white belt and blue belts that do tournaments When you should not go for a submi
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▶ Epi 303 Why Are You Not Getting Submissions?
This episode we give you advice about what you can do to get more submission. We talk about: Lacking focus in your training and during rolling Positional sparring Going deep in particular systems and
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▶ Epi 302 Marisa Messer-Belenchia
This week we have an interview with brown belt Marisa Messer-Belenchia. We talk about: Trying to do wrestling as a kid An odd start to BJJ How her game is changing Training both gi and nogi Dealing wi
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▶ Epi 301 Craig Diamond from Diamond MMA
This week we have an interview with Craig Diamond. Craig is the CEO of Diamond MMA. This interview covers a wide range of topics from developing a cup for fighters and grapplers to Craig’s BJJ game.
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▶ Epi 300 Miles Lukas
Epi 300 Miles Lukas Posted onApril 30, 2019 We talk about: Starting jiu-jitsu in the late 90’s Celebrating small milestones during BJJ Tips for rolling with bigger people Strengthening your joints D
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▶ Epi 299 Your BJJ Coach
This week we talk about your BJJ coach. This is probably the most important relationship in most of our jiu-jitsu journeys. We talk about: The business relationship with your coach The personal relati
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▶ Epi 298 Finding Your Way In Jiu-Jitsu With Emily Kwok
This week we are excited to have Emily Kwok back on the BjjBrick Podcast. This interview by Joe covers a wide range of topics that are useful to all grapplers. We talk about: Her background in BJJ He
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▶ Epi 297 24 Hours of BJJ With Damian Obi’ Todd
We talk about: Doing a 24 hour marathon of BJJ Dealing with injuries and making changes to his game Raising money for suicide prevention The process of rolling for 24 hours His plans to raise money f
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▶ Epi 296 Bruce Lee's Daughter Shannon Lee Talks About Warrior
We talk about: The new tv show Warrior The history of Bruce Lee writing the treatment for Warrior The Chinatown Tong wars The Bruce Lee Foundation Teaching kids a growth mindset Links: The Warrior Th
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▶ Epi 295 2019 ADCC Competitor Amanda Leve
This week we have an interview with brown belt Amanda Leve. Amanda recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the +60kg division. This is a great opportunity to learn about Amanda before she competes
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▶ Epi 294 Am I Getting Any Better?
This is a feeling we all have at some time in BJJ. We do our best to tackle this question and give you some advice to keep your growth at a level you are happy with. We talk about: Times we have not g
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▶ Epi 293 East Coast Trials Winner Alec Baulding
This week we have an interview with black belt Alec Baulding. Alec is the 88kg ADCC east coast trials winner. You will find Alec training at Valhalla Jiu Jitsu in Göteborg, Sweden. We talk about: Trai
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▶ Epi 292 John Combs
This week we have an interview with Amal Easton black belt John Combs. John is the 77kg ADCC west coast trials winner. We talk about: His start with wrestling His early jiu-jitsu How he studies jiu-ji
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▶ Epi 291 Mason Fowler
This week we have an interview with brown belt Mason Fowler. Mason has recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the 99 Kg division. We talk about: His start to Jiu-Jitsu The decision to do BJJ full
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▶ Epi 290 Top Game
We talk about: Why play top game? Advantages of top game The types of top games we like to play Passing guard Passing half guard Keeping top position Getting more pressure Quote of the week: “Remembe
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▶ Epi 289 Chuck Rylant
This week we have an interview with author Chuck Rylant. Chuck has written many books including two about BJJ. His newest book is Success- The Path to Personal Fulfillment Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ Epi 288 Maria Malyjasiak
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Maria Malyjasiak. You will find Maria training atAbmar Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu Academyin Vienna Virginia. We talk about: Her start to martial arts Changing
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▶ Epi 287 Jake Mackenzie
This week we have an interview with black belt Jake Mackenzie. Jake is a under Roberto Cyborg Abreu. Jake shares lots of stories about his early travels to Brazil, and developing his favorite gua
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▶ Epi 286 How To Be A Great BJJ Student
This week we talk being a great BJJ student. What can you do to accelerate your learning and help your team? We discuss many ideas that can help. Be ready for a great class Know how you add value to t
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▶ Epi 285 Olympic Medalist Adam Wheeler
This week we have an interview with Olympic bronze medalist greco roman wrestler Adam Wheeler. This interview covers a wide range of topics from BJJ competitions to his off the mat career in public se
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▶ Epi 284 Eliot Kelly Coaching and Competing
This week we have an interview with Eliot Kelly. Eliot is a top ranked grappler and excellent coach. This interview covers a wide range of topics from his accelerated development on the mat to helping
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▶ Epi 283 BJJ Black Belt Adem Redzovic
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Adem Redzovic. Adem is not only an amazing black belt but also a great instructor. You will find Adem training in Chicago. We talk about: Where focus
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▶ Epi 282 BJJ Big and Small
This week we talk about the size differences in grapplers. Are you a large person training with smaller grapplers? we have some advice for you to get the most of your mat time. Are you on the smaller
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▶ Epi 281 Eliot Marshall and The Gospel of Fire
This week we have an interview with former pro MMA fighter and black belt jiu-jitsu competitor Eliot Marshall. Eliot was the first american to win titles at IBJJF Pan American tournaments at the blue,
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▶ Epi 280 Finding Balance On and Off the Mat With Jared Dopp
This week we have an interview with Jared Dopp. Jared is a top american competitor and PhD student. This interview covers a wide range of topics from performance tips to the e coli virus. We talk abou
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▶ Epi 279 Interview With Clark Gracie
This week we have an interview with black belt and competitor Clark Gracie. We talk about: Growing up a Gracie and doing jiu-jitsu Kids doing BJJ Running a jiu-jitsu school and traveling Kicksite soft
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▶ Epi 278 Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life with Paul Kindzia
This week we have an interview with author Paul Kindzia. During the interview we cover many on and off the mat lessons Jiu-Jitsu brings to us. Paul also talks about his book Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Li
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▶ Epi 277 Defense and Offense
This episode we answer listener questions about offense and defense. We talk about: Changing the way we roll based on the belt rank we are rolling with Changing the way we roll based on the person we
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▶ Epi 276 Tracking Your Training With Jason Elliott
This week we have an interview with Jason Elliott from the Marune app. Marune is a great way to track your training in BJJ. We cover many training topics including improving your top game and measurin
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▶ Epi 275 Black Belt Gina Franssen
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Gina Franssen. You can find Gina running her own BJJ school X2 Fitness inMinneapolis, Minnesota. We talk about: Her reason for starting BJJ after an
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▶ Epi 274 Black Belt Karen Antunes
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Karen Antunes. This interview covers a wide range of topics from competing at the black belt level to maintaining a busy off the mat life. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 273 Kimberly Kaye From Jiu-Jitsu Times
This episode we have an interview with Kimberly Kaye. Kimberly currently a blue belt and an author for Jiu-Jitsu Times. She also has a rare disease called CIPO. You will find her training at NOLA MMA
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▶ Epi 272 Grow Your Local Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing all over the world for many reasons. We want to make sure the Jiu-Jitsu at your school and local community is growing to the best of its ability. This episode is aimed t
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▶ Epi 271 Black Belt Competitor and Coach Fabiana Borges
This week we have an interview with Fabiana Borges. You will find Fabiana sharing her 20 years of grappling experience atGracie Barra San Antonio Texas. We talk about: Her competition history How she
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▶ Epi 270 How BJJ and A Good Friend Saved Evan Robinson
This week we have an interview with Evan Robinson. Evan credits his friendJoe Vanbrackle and Jiu-Jitsu as playing a major role in turning his life around. You will find this interview to be extremely
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▶ Epi 269 Sports Nutrition with Katie Elliott
This week we have Katie Elliott. Katie is a registered dietitian with a specialty in sports nutrition. We cover a wide range of topics designed to help you perform better on the mat. We talk about: Ol
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▶ Epi 268 BjjBrick Extra Jeff Westfall
This episode we have an interview with Jeff Westfall. We talk about: His start in martial arts Early Jiu-Jitsu in the USA The Martial Brain Podcast The concept of thinking outside of the box The power
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▶ Epi 267 Joel Bouhey Talks Falcon Guard and Reverse Triangle
This week we have an interview with Luis Heredia Black Belt Joel Bouhey. You will find Joel training and teaching his innovative style in Maui. We talk about: Training BJJ in Oregan and Hawaii Making
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▶ Epi 266 Blue Belts :)
This week we talk about blue belts. Getting a blue belt is an important step in your jiu-jitsu life. You will not forget the day you got the blue belt. It is often the first major mile stone in BJJ. T
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▶ Epi 265 Alliance Founder Romero Jacare Cavalcanti
This week we have Romero Jacare Cavalcanti. Jacare is well known in the Jiu-Jitsu community for being the founder of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team. Alliance is thought of as being the most successful BJ
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▶ Epi 264 Top MMA Grappling Coach Neil Melanson
This week we have an interview with Neil Melanson. Neal is one of the top MMA coaches in the world working with fighters such asChael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, and Randy Couture. He has made a recent mov
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▶ Epi 263 BjjBrick Extra Tim Credeur
This episode we have Tim Credeur.Tim is an American Mixed Martial Artist, UFC veteran, and 3rd Degree Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He also has the distinction of being the first BJJ Black B
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▶ Epi 262 Jay Hieron Talks MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and Stunt Work
This Week we have an interview with Jay Hieron. Jay is a former World Champion Welterweight Professional Mixed Martial Artist. Jay alsostars alongside Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 2 We talk abou
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▶ Epi 261 BJJ White Belts :)
This week we are giving advice to white belts. It is a great conversation to help anyone enjoy the white belt journey. We talk about: Getting a white belt can be difficult Gaining confidence with BJJ
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▶ Epi 260 The Rooster Weight Kimura Machine Marcelo Cohen
This week we have an interview with Bjj Black Belt Marcelo Cohen. We talk about: The history of The Armory and the changes it has made Running a BJJ gym Teaching BJJ and MMA in the same gym Learning f
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▶ Epi 259 Life on and off the mat with John Will
This week on the podcast we have listener favorite John Will. John shares his many years of experience and talks about many topics from class structure to embracing the difficulty of BJJ. We talk abou
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▶ Epi 258 The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil With Robert Drysdale
This week we have an interview with Robert Drysdale. Not only is Robert one of the best grapplers in the world, he is also working on a documentary about the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This inter
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▶ Epi 257 Fernando Halfeld BjjBrick Extra
This episode of BJJ Brick Extra we have BTT Black belt Fernando Halfeld. Professor Halfeld is from Brazil and has been training jiu jitsu 17 years. While he has won multiple medals at IBJJF tournament
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▶ Epi 256 Mistakes we have made in BJJ
We have all made mistakes on and off the mat. We share some of ours so you can possibly learn from our mistakes. We talk about: Training but doing activities but not actually accomplishing anything Wh
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▶ Epi 255 Mitch Hall From Westside MMA
This Week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Mitch Hall. Mitch received his black belt in January 2018 from Roli Delgado. We cover a wide range of topics from changing schools to coaching studen
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▶ Epi 254 Lt. Tyson Kilbey- BJJ, Law Enforcement, and Firearms
This week we have an interview with Tyson Kilbey. Tyson is a 19 year veteran of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Kansas. He is also a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and Firearms instructor. This is a grea
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▶ Epi 253 Interview with Rafael Lovato Sr.
This week we have an interview with Rafael Lovato Sr. We talk about everything from martial arts to pipe organs. We talk about: Having a rough upbringing that should have ended him up in prison or dea
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▶ Epi 252 BjjBrick Extra Fight to Win CEO Seth Daniels
This episode we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Seth Daniels. Seth is the CEO of Fight to Win Pro. This interview covers a wide range of topics from training advice to stories from running Fight
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▶ Epi 251 The Growth of the Adaptive Athlete Community with Brian Freem
We are really happy to bring BJJ purple belt Brian Freeman for another interview.Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord injury with Brown-Sequard syndrome. He is from Rockingham, North Carolina
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▶ Epi 250 Live Tim Sledd and Roli Delgado Recording at The BjjBrick Sum
This weekend was the BjjBrick Summer Camp at Fox Fitness. This episode is the first time the entire BjjBrick crew is together for a recording. We are also joined by Tim Sledd and Roli Delgado. [captio
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▶ Epi 249 Black Belt Kristina Barlaan
This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a black belt underCaio Terra. This interview covers a wide range of topics from her first tournament to off the mat cha
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▶ Epi 248 The Grappling Referee David Karchmer
This week we have a conversation with the grappling referee David Karchmer. David has been a BJJ Black Belt since 2012. He has officiated over 3,500 gi and no-gi matches for multiple organizations. We
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▶ Epi 247 The Performance Equation with Jonathan Thomas
This week we talk with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas about the elements of performance. You will find Jonathan training and teaching at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu inGothenburgSweden. We talk about: His early
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▶ Epi 246 Jake Fox, Tim Sledd & Roli Delgado BjjBrick Extra
This episode we have interviews with Jake Fox, Tim Sledd, and Roli Delgado. This is a great preview of the first BjjBrick Event. The event will be June 22, 23, 24 in Wichita Kansas at Fox Fitness. We
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▶ Epi 245 Big Vs Small BJJ
This week we discuss the issues that come up when training with people that have a significant size difference. If you are getting crushed by big people, we have some tips for you. Are you one of the
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▶ Epi 244 Iron Axe Event Fabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick
This week we have an interview withFabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick. Steve and Fabio are running the Twin Cities Invitational. It is an event that benefits the We Defy Foundation and Mission 22. Th
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▶ Epi 243 Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai
This week we have an interview with Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai. Moku is a active competitor and he is happy to cover a wide range of topics from off the mat life to training to c
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▶ Epi 242 BJJ Strength With Laurence Griffiths
This week we have an interview with Black Belt Laurence Griffiths. Laurence is a guy who looks at the fitness research and applies the information to helping you perform better on the mats. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 241 3rd Degree Black Belt Diego Gamonal
This episode we have an interview with 3rd degree black belt Diego Gamonal. Diego trains under Professor Ricardo Marques. You will find him training and teaching in San Antonio Texas. We talk about: H
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▶ Epi 240 Playing a Tight or Loose BJJ Game
Do you play a tight BJJ game that limits your opponent, or do you play a loose game that involves many different elements. We talk about: Define tight and loose games What do we tend to play Who shoul
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▶ Epi 239 Can BJJ Cause a Stroke?
This week we have an interview with Chris Martin. Chris has a story of training BJJ and unknowingly receiving damage to his neck. This damage would later result in a stroke. This interview helps creat
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▶ Epi 238 Roy Harris The Jiu Jitsu Answer Man
This week we bring you an interview with Roy Harris. Roy has been training martial arts since 1981. He brings a wealth of BJJ knowledge and wonderful explanations to this interview. We cover topics fr
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▶ Epi 237 Black Belt Livia Gluchowska
This week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Livia Gluchowska. Livia is a black beltunder Lachlan Giles and Thiago Stefanutti. We talk about a variety of topics including training for bjj a
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▶ Epi 236 Train Smart with Brandon Mullins
This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Brandon Mullins. This is a great interview and Brandon shares tons of training ideas and tips. [caption id=attachment_5439 align=alignright width
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▶ Epi 235 Off the mat training to keep you on the mat with Sam Spiegelm
This is an episode of BjjBrick Extra! Joe has an outstanding interview with Sam Spiegelman. Samhas written a bunch of great articles onBreaking Muscle. We talk about: His start to BJJ after college Tr
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▶ Epi 234 Good to know vs Need to know
Some stuff in BJJ you need to know, while other things fit into the good to know category. This week we have a fun and informative discussion about how things fit into these categories. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 233 40 Plus BJJ Stephen Whittier
This week we have an interview with third degree black belt Stephen Whittier. Stephen is well known for his website 40 Plus BJJ, he is dictated toward helping people stay or get on the mat as they get
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▶ Epi 232 Coach of Australia's BJJ Talent Hotspot Lachlan Giles
This week we have an interview with Australian Black Belt competitor Lachlan Giles. We have a great conversation and learn about some of his training methods that set him and his team Absolute MMA apa
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▶ Epi 231 The Eternal Cup Series Pro Jiu-Jitsu Tour
This week we have an interview withMichael Hunter. Michael has started a new BJJ series called The Eternal Cup Series Pro Jiu Jitsu Tour. This tournament will give substantial cash prizes to the win
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▶ Epi 230 Chokes- Head and Arm, Triangle, and Loop
This is our second BjjBrick Extra episode. This week we look at a few techniques highlighted by some of Joe's teammates. Jose Lopez Why he puts so much value in helping newer students The head and arm
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▶ Epi 229 BJJ Under Pressure
This week we discuss pressure and Brazilian Jiu-Jitus. We have all been crushed and would also like to add more pressure to our games. This week we hope to help. We talk about: How to survive pressure
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▶ Epi 228 Teaching and Competing with Miriam Cardoso
This week we have an interview with 3 stripe bjj black belt Miriam Cardoso. Miriam is training with Team Elite inRedmond, Washington. We talk about: Competing as a kid Why she likes to compete against
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▶ Epi 227 Interview with Black Belt Competitor Dante Leon
This week we bring you an interview with 22 year old BJJ black belt competitor Dante Leon. Dante has shown his skill on the mats as a color belt winning many big tournaments, now he has his eyes set o
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▶ Epi 226 Tim Sledd Applies Pressure and Enjoys the Process
We are happy to have one of our listener favorites return to the podcast. Tim Sledd is always a wealth of information when it comes to all things BJJ. [caption id=attachment_5255 align=alignright
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▶ Epi 225 Road Warriors Ryan and Zach Gehl
This week we have an interview with Ryan and Zach Gehl. Zach is a blue belt training out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with a long list of competition accomplishments. To follow Zach or learn mor
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▶ Epi 224 Stop Forgetting Jiu-Jitsu Moves
This week we give you some tips and advice to help you remember the BJJ techniques you learn. We talk about: Taking notes about BJJ Using apps to take notes Tips for remembering stuff from a seminar U
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▶ Epi 223 Burning Up the Mats With Richard Byrne and KASAI
This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have Richard Byrne. Richard is a 56 year old Black Belt and life long banker. Recently he started the professional grappling event KASAI, this event featured many
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▶ Epi 222 Jiu Jitsu in Trinidad & Tobago with Rondel Benjamin
This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have BJJ Brown Belt Rondel Benjamin from Trinidad and Tobago. We cover a fun variety of topics including BJJ, stick fighting, free diving and much more. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 221 Learning Jiu-Jitsu with Kit Dale
This week we have an interview with Kit Dale. We cover a wide range of topics from how he got his Black Belt in 4 years to his acting career. We talk about: Starting BJJ in 2008 His early competition
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▶ Epi 220 Adaptive Athlete Jess Munter Will Inspire You
This week we have a great interview with adaptive athlete Jess Munter. During birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury, as a result of this injury she is unable to use her left arm. Growing up Jes
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▶ Epi 219 How Deep is Your Jiu-Jitsu Pool???
This week on the podcast we talk about a way to evaluate your game. Your collection of techniques fall at different skill levels. We look at these five different levels and give advice or depending on
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▶ Epi 218 World and ADCC Champion Braulio Estima
This week we have BJJ legend Braulio Estima as our guest on the podcast. We talk about training, competing, and the Grappler's Escape cruise you can catch him on April 29-May 6, 2018. We talk about: H
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▶ Epi 217 Australia's Rising Grappling Star Craig Jones
Craig Jones shocked his opponents and the world with his performance at ADCC this year and we are excited to have him this week on The BjjBrick Podcast. We talk about: His start with BJJ Why some stud
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▶ Epi 216 BJJ in Cyprus with Black Belt Nick Unander
This week we have an interview with Nick Unander. Nick is a friend and former of Joe. Nick has been training martial arts since 1986.You can find Nick teaching and training BJJ in the island paradise
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▶ Epi 215 The Big Lepointski (Submission only and Points)
We talk about:This episode we talk about the different formats of competition. We give thoughts and advice for submission only matches and matches in the points system. This is a fun episode with advi
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▶ Epi 214 World Champ Gezary Matuda is Cruising With Grappler's Escape
This week we have two interviews!!! The first interview is with multi time world champion Gezary Matuda. The second interview is with Kathryn from Grappler's Escape. For BJJ fans all over the world Gr
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▶ Epi 213 World Famous Competitor and Coach Ricardo Almeida
This week we bring you an interview with Ricardo Almeida. Ricardo is a UFC veteran and 4th degree black belt under Renzo Gracie. He also currently coaches several UFC fighters including Frankie Edgar
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▶ Epi 212 Jeff Monson is Always Getting Better and Helping Others
This week we bring you an interview with Jeff Monson. Jeff has been a member of ATT since the start of it and had over 80 professional MMA fights. Along side of his MMA career Jeff was known for takin
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▶ Epi 211 Autopsy of the Unconscious Grappler
This week we help you determine what went wrong with your game that resulted in getting tapped out (or choked unconscious). How can you learn from getting tapped out? and how to break down the trouble
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▶ Epi 210 Renowned Coach and Competitor Andre Tim Monteiro
It is a honor to bring back BJJ black belt Andre Tim Monteiro. Andre is known for having a vast knowledge of the game, a killer half guard, and a overall nice guy. We talk about: His team A-Force BJ
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▶ Epi 209 Karel Silver Fox Pravec
This week we have an interview with Karel Silver Fox Pravec. Karel is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Renzo Gracie. We talk about: Dealing with younger and stronger opponents Train
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▶ Epi 208 Norwegian BJJ Black Belt Espen Mathiesen
This week we have an interview with one of Europe's top competitors Espen Mathiesen. In this interview Espen shares many training tips he has developed training in Norway. We talk about: What is like
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▶ Epi 207 Rising BJJ & MMA Star Crystal Demopoulos Lil Monster
This week we interview BJJ purple belt Crystal Venessa Little Monster Demopoulos. We talk about: How she found the world of martial arts Her competitive pole dancing career What BJJ and pole dancing
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▶ Epi 206 Turning your Jiu-Jisu into an Art
Is Brazilian Jiu-JItsu an art? This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we discuss if BJJ is an art. How can you add an element of art to your game? Is your game a paint by numbers style of jiu-jitsu or are
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▶ Epi 205 Chelsah' Lyons Training Tips and Amazing Stories
Chelsah' is a brown belt under Rob Ables at Marcelo Garcia of Dallas. She shares some amazing stories in this interview. She also enjoys competing as much as she can and balancing her busy schedule. W
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▶ Epi 204 BJJ and Weight Loss With Weston Roberts
Weston is 18 years old, he has lost 100lbs and it is fair to say BJJ has changed his life. He has been training for around three years in Jasper Alabama. We talk about: Starting BJJ at 280 lbs and get
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▶ Epi 203 Mike Bidwell From BJJ After 40
This week we have Mike Bidwell from BJJ after 40. We cover a huge range of topics in this show. We talk about: Mike's start to martial arts His early days of BJJ and MMA The value of competing Spendin
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▶ Epi 202 Things BJJ Can Learn From MMA and Vice Versa
We can learn lessons from anywhere and find ways to bring these lessons to BJJ. An easy cross over is MMA. This episode we will be applying MMA ideas to BJJ and BJJ ideas to MMA. BJJ learn from MMA At
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▶ Epi 201 Eddie Fyvie 1st Rickson Gracie Cup
This week we talk to Ricardo Almeida black belt Eddie Fyvie. Eddie is organizing an innovative tournament called the Rickson Gracie Cup. This tournament will feature both BJJ, self-defense, and a semi
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▶ Epi 200 Kids BJJ Revolution Korbett Miller
We are proud to reach episode 200. We could have not made it without great listeners and guests. At this landmark episode we are thrilled to bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Korbett Miller.
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▶ Epi 199 Venla & Hanna- Juggling Busy Lives and High Performance on th
Hanna and Venla are BJJ black belts currently in Sweden from Finland. They are both active competitors with busy schedules. Hanna is in med school, and Venla is a school teacher. Venla won worlds as a
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▶ Epi 198 Better BJJ Habits For Better BJJ
Your Habits on and off the mat can have a huge and lasting effect on your performance in BJJ. This episode we discuss some habits you might consider to help yourself become a better grappler. We talk
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▶ Epi 197 Travis Conley- BJJ, Sambo, & Unnecessary Roughness
This week we have an interview with Travis Conley. Travis is very active competitor from Kansas City and has a BJJ black belt under Rentao Tavares. We talk about: Wrestling in high school Doing pro wr
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▶ Epi 196 Nathan Orchard Talks Grappling Systems, Creativity, Competiti
Nathan Orchard is a Tenth Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo. You will find Nathan training in his gym in Portland Oregon. Nathan Orchard talks about: Wrestling as a kid Doing MMA when he was 16 year
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▶ Epi 195 SBG Black Belt Leah Taylor
Leah Taylor is a BJJ black belt under Matt Thornton and Travis Davison training at Straight Blast Gym of Montana. Leah is a competitor and coach, she recently took bronze at her weight class at worlds
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▶ Epi 194 Steve Maxwell Talks About Fitness, BJJ at 64, Diet, and More
This week we bring you an interview with one of the top fitness coaches in the world and Durty Dozen BJJ Black Belt Steve Maxwell. We talk about: His start to fitness How Olympic lifts slowed his athl
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▶ Epi 193 How to Evaluate Your BJJ Game for Better Results
Take a proactive step and evaluate your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game. This can pay off huge in performance and enjoyment. Many people stress working hard and smart. Evaluating your game is a smart move to
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▶ Epi 192 Roli Delgado Talks BJJ, MMA, Business, Coaching, and More
This week we bring back a listener favorite Roli Delgado. Roli has been a BJJ black belt for ten years. He runs a very successful school in Little Rock, and he is well known for his ability to perform
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▶ Epi 191 Nic Gregoriades From Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood
This week we have an interview with Roger Gracie black belt Nic Gregoriades. Nic shares some of his amazing BJJ journey with us this week. We talk about: Getting his black belt from Roger Gracie in 4
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▶ Epi 190 Learn Why Elizabeth Clay Has Had Such A Fast Start To Grappli
Elizabeth Clay is in the record books as the youngest person to qualify for ADCC. She trains in Anchorage Alaska at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu. She has been training since the age of twelve. We are excited to w
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▶ Epi 189 Using Your Gifts to Get Better at BJJ
It is important to look at yourself and reflect about what attributes you have that can help you get better at BJJ. We look at Physical, Mental, and Situational advantages (Gifts) you have and how to
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▶ Epi 188 Chop Certified With BJJ Legend Dustin Denes
The List of people that have tapped outMarcelo Garcia is short but it includes Dustin Denes AKA Clean. Enjoy this weeks interview because it is going to be like nothing you have heard before. Dustin D
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▶ Epi 187 A Look Into Special Operations Combatives Program With Greg T
This week we have an interview with Greg Thompson.Greg is the creator of SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program) www.socp.info. OnMarch 23, 2010, SOCP became the first officially designated comb
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▶ Epi 186 Rising Grappling Star Conner DeAngelis
This week we have an interview with Atos rising star Conner DeAngelis. We talk about: Moving to Atos to train BJJ His style of game Getting double gold at worlds in blue belt nogi and winning Pan Ams
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▶ Epi 185 An Amazing Story and Advice From Sarah Draht
This week we have an interview with BJJ brown belt Sarah Draht. She has been training since 2005. She shares herwealth of experience in Muay Thai, BJJ and MMA. We talk about: Her start in martial arts
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▶ Epi 184 The speed of your Jiu-Jitsu
This week we talk about an important and sometimes overlooked attribute to BJJ. The speed of the game may be something you use to your advantage or something that you are find yourselfworking to mitig
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▶ Epi 183 Gina Franssen From X2 Fitness
This week we have an interview with Gina Franssen. Gina is Minnesota’s first female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. You can find her at herfemale focused gym X2 Fitness. We cover a wide range of topic
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▶ Epi 182 Chokes and Jokes With Submission Ace Dominique Bell
Dominique Bell is a brown belt training and teaching at Atos Jiujitsu HQ - San Diego. Dominique has been on fire on the mats and is definitelya person you should be watching. In his spare time he is t
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▶ Epi 181 Interview with Kim Pruyssers
This week we bring you an interview with Kim Pruyssers. Kim is a purple belt in BJJ, she recently placed silver at Pan Am. You can find Kim training at Pacific Top Team in Corona California. We talk a
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▶ Epi 180 The Aging Grappler
Are you a little (or a lot) older than most of your training partners? Today Gary and Byron speak from their experience and offer advice to the aging grapplers out their doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We
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▶ Epi 179 Pedro Sauer 8th Degree Coral Belt
We are very excited to bring you an interview with a grappling legend.Pedro Sauer earned his Black Belt from Helio and Rickson Graciein 1985. He now shares his over 40 years of experience on the mat.
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▶ Epi 178 Amazing Tips and Advice From Black Belt Matt Jubera
This week we have an interview withSecond Degree Ribeiro Black Belt Matt Jubera. He as won pan ams multiple times in different divisions. We talk about: His start with BJJ Starting wrestling in highsc
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▶ Epi 177 Legendary MMA Grappling Coach Neil Melanson
This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Neil Melanson. Neil is one of the top MMA coaches teaching grappling. Neil is the former Head Grappling coach at both Xtreme Couture Las Vegas a
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▶ Epi 176 Top Mistakes Made in BJJ
Today we are talking about mistakes made on the mat. We share some personal stories and things we have noticed. We talk about: What Byron did as a purple belt that was a mistake for around a year A ba
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▶ Epi 175 Bernardo Faria 5X World Champion
We are so happy to have Bernardo Faria as our guest on this week's episode. It has been a while since we have had him on the show, and we have some catching up to do. We talk about: Setting big goals
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▶ Epi 174 No-Gi 2016 World Champion Josh Hinger
We are excited to bring you an interview with BJJ Black Belt Josh Hinger. Josh is a first degree black belt underAndreGalvao. Josh also recently won theMedium Heavy weight class at 2016 no-gi worlds.
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▶ Epi 173 BjjBrick Coach of the Year Larry Keith
We are proud to have Larry Keith as the BjjBrick coach of the year. Larry has been training martial arts for around 35 years. Larry is a thirddegree black belt in Kodokan Judo and a brown belt in BJJ.
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▶ Epi 172 Six Amazing Black Belts Answer Questions About Blue Belts
This week we have a HUGE episode. We take six well known and respected black belts and ask them all the same five questions about blue belts. There are some similarities and differences within these i
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▶ Epi 171 The Se7en Deadly Sins and BJJ
Could one of the seven deadly sins be holding you back in BJJ? What we can learn from them to avoid problems on the mat. Today we break down how the deadly sins can be holding you back. The sins are;
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▶ Epi 170 Black Belt Dr. Jen Case
This week we bring you an interview with Dr. Jen Case. Dr. Case has a PhD in human nutrition, she studies nutrition and sport performance. Dr. Case is a black belt underRenato Tavares and she trains i
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▶ Epi 169 James Clingerman of The Fight Hub
James Clingerman is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ, and he has been teaching BJJ for almost 17 years. Along with running The Fight Hub he teaches in his academy in Indianapolis, Indiana. We talk about
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▶ Epi 168 Keys To A Strong Kids Program With Korbett Miller
This week we are proud to bring you Korbett Miller. Today you will learn a lot about developing the next generation of BJJ practitioners. Miller is afirst degree BJJ black belt under Saulo and Xande R
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▶ Epi 167 Review of 2016 and Looking Forward to 2017
The last episode of 2016 for The BjjBrick Podcast. We take this time to reflect on the news and developments of thelast year, and look forward to the next year. We recommend that you do the same. We t
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▶ Epi 166 Get Inspired by Glenn Jarrell
Glenn Jarrell and Byron Jabara This week we have an interview with 58 year old brown belt and competitor Glenn Jarrell. We have been wanting to get Glenn on the podcast for quite sometime, you will s
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▶ Epi 165 Precise Pressure Passing with Paul Schreiner
This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Paul Schreiner. Paul is black belt under Claudio Franca, you will find him training at the Marcelo Garcia Academy in New York. Paul recently cam
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▶ Epi 164 A Study of 4 White Belt World Champions 2016
This week we interview four people who won IBJJF worlds as a white belt. This is a great way to find out how some people are finding competition success early on in their BJJ career. Janine Mutton (20
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▶ Epi 163 Get Better Faster With Two Moves From Each Position
We are excited to talk about this great training method for everyone from white belt to black. This can be a way to quickly help you develop and find the best techniques for your game. W e talk about:
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▶ Epi 162 Interview with Rodrigo Pinheiro
This week we have an interview with Rodrigo Pinheiro. Pinheiro is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu he has been training BJJ for 27 years and MMA for about 10 years. He is currently runni
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▶ Epi 161 Alex Ecklin and the Unique Concept of Masterskya
We have an interesting interview this week with Alex Ecklin. Alex is a high level black competitive black belt and he has recently opened his own BJJ school with a unique concept. We talk about: Start
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▶ Epi 160 Advice and Lessons From Hope Uzcategui
We hare happy to bring you an interview this week with brown belt Hope Uzcategui.Hope is a two timeIBJJF World Champion (2011 white belt, 2014 purple belt). She is also a manager and instructor atAlli
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▶ Epi 159 Shades of Grey in BJJ
This week we are breaking down the topic of, when is something wrong to do? When is it okay? When is it in a grey area? We talk about: We break down the grey areas based on who you are and who you are
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▶ Epi 158 The Grappling Referee David Karchmer
This week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt & referee David Karchmer. Over the last eight years David hasofficiated more than 3,000 gi and no-gi matches. It is great to share with you this
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▶ Epi 157 Jiu-Jitsu Medic Peter Daniel
This week we are joined by the Jiu-Jitsu Medic Peter Daniel. Peter is third year medical student at University of Singapore. When he is not studying for school he is a blue belt training at Impact MMA
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▶ Epi 156 BJJ in China with Andy Pi
This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Andy Pi. Andy is a pioneer in bringing jiu-jitsu to China. He also won the first televised MMA fight in China. There is a lot of ground covered
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▶ Epi 155 Matt Thornton & Self-defense
This week we bring you a special interview with one of our most popular past guests Matt Thornton. This interview has a central focus on self-defense and real world violence. Not only is Matt a BJJ bl
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▶ Epi 154 Scrambling
This week we are talking about scrambling. We want to give some tips and help bring order to this potentially chaotic situation. We talk about: Defining a scramble Finding order in a scramble Who bene
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▶ Epi 153 Could Nicky Ryan Be The Future Of Submission Grappling?
This week we bring you an interview with rising no-gi star Nicky Ryan. You will find 15 year old Ryan training with John Danaher,Eddie Cummings, Garry Tonon, and his brotherGordon Ryan. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 152 Double Black Belt Dainis Nguyen
This week we bring you an interview with double Black Belt Dainis Nguyen. Dainis started judo as a kid and eventually moved to BJJ. He is an active competitor in BJJ both gi and no-gi, with many excit
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▶ Epi 151 Steven Patterson is Coaching, Competing, and Running a School
This week we bring you an interview with BJJBlack Belt Steven Patterson. Steven is training under Comprido, and he is a14X Chicago Open Champion and he took 2nd at no-gi Worlds. We have a great conver
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▶ Epi 150 We Share Tips For Bringing A Friend To Class
This weekwe have a important topic about bringing a friend to BJJ class. When you bring a friend you want them to have a good exposure to the martial art.This episode we have lots of tips about bringi
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▶ Epi 149 Employees & BJJ with CEO Brown Belt Brent Lillard
Brent Lillard is a brown belt thatconfoundeda business called Govsmart in 2010, selling IT products to the government. Govsmart is a 69 million dollar business and was listed as number 20 on the Forbe
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▶ Epi 148 Jonathan The Scorpion Uzcategui
This week we bring you an interview with Jonathan Uzcategui. Jonathan is a great coach and competitor. We are excited to bring you an interview with him covering a wide range of topics. We talk about:
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▶ Epi 147 Hard Charging Nice Guy Tom DeBlass
This week we bring you an interview with coach and competitor Tom DeBlass. Tom has been a black belt for 9 years, and competed of many stages. In fifteen years of competition he has given up less than
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▶ Epi 146 Synergy Movement Therapy With Shawn Kitzman
This week we talk to Shawn Kitzman. Shawn will help to keep you on the mat longer and moving better. Heworks with a large variety of athletes and he enjoys traning BJJ. We are happy to have him share
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▶ Epi 145 Daniel Strauss The Raspberry Ape
This week we bring you an exciting interview with Daniel Strauss also know as The Raspberry Ape. Daniel is one of the topEuropean grapplers, focusing mostly on no-gi. Daniel is a black belt training
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▶ Epi 144 Shannon Kitchen Shares His Amazing Story
This week we bring you an amazing story from Shannon Kitchen. Shannon is a blue belt training in Kentucky under Relson Gracie. Shannon has a spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed from the bellybutt
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▶ Epi 143 3rd Degree Black Belt Alan Shebaro
This week we bring you an interview with Alan Shebaro. Alan is a 3rd degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado. Not only does he have a Black Belt in BJJ he also has a long list of experience in the mili
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▶ Epi 142 Black Belt Kristina Barlaan Part 2
This week we bring part 2 of ourinterview withBJJ black belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a top level black belt competitor under Caio Terra. She recently took silver at worlds her first year in the
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▶ Epi 141 Black Belt Kristina Barlaan Part 1
This week we bring you an interview from BJJ black belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a top level black belt competitor under Caio Terra. She recently took silver at worlds her first year in the black
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▶ Epi 140 Ricardo Tubbs DFKC
The week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Ricardo Tubbs. Ricardo is a black belt under Master Ricardo Cavalcanti, he is also the owner of Da Firma Kimono Company. We talk about: What make
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▶ Epi 139 Jimmy Fortunato and The Good Fight
This week we bring you an interview with Jimmy Fortunato. Jimmy started a tournament company called The Good Fight in 2008. Jimmy started training jiu-jitsu in 1997, and his experiences competing ul
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▶ Epi 138 BJJ & Kettlebells With Ken Blackburn
This week we bring you an interview with Ken Blackburn. Ken is a coach and athlete. Ken is a life long martial artistand he holds an american Kettlebell record in the Chair Press. Ken has been doing B
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▶ Epi 137 USA Judo Olympian Travis Stevens Part 2
This week we bring you part 2 of ourinterview with Travis Stevens. Travis competed on the USA Olympic Judo team in 2008 and 2012. Travis also has a black belt in BJJ. We talk about: The lack of money
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▶ Epi 136 USA Judo Olympian Travis Stevens Part 1
This week we bring you an interview with Travis Stevens. Travis competed on the USA Olympic Judo team in 2008 and 2012. Travis also has a black belt in BJJ. Travis shares some of his story and gives a
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▶ Epi 134 Australian Star Grappler Jess Fraser
This week we bring an interview with brown belt Jess Fraser. Jess is the founder behind Australian Girls in Gi (AGIG), AGIG is over 1,000 members strong. Jess is also an active competitor meddling twi
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▶ Epi 133 Multi Black Belt Tim Cartmell
This week we bring you an interview with life long martial artist and BJJ black belt Tim Cartmell. Along with his BJJ black belt Tim is aneighth degree black belt in Kung-Fu San Soo.We talk about:Star
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▶ Epi 132 The Man Behind The Popular Choke Joe D'arce
This week we bring you an interview with Joe D'arce. Joe shares hisname with the famous BJJ and MMA choke the Darce Choke. This interview covers a wide range of topics including how the choke got it
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▶ Epi 131 Olympic Medalists and BJJ Black Belt Adam Wheeler
Adam Wheeler is a BJJ black belt that also has a bronze medal from wrestling in the 2008 Olympics. We are thrilled to cover a huge range of topics with such a motivating person.Adam Wheeler being awar
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▶ Epi 130 Marshal Carper From Artechoke Media
This week we have an interview with Marshal Carper. Marshal is a busy guy writing the books The Cauliflower Chronicles, Marcelo Garcia Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, and the game Dojo S
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▶ Epi 129 Black Belt Dan Covel Gives Us Great Advice
This week we bring you an interview with Dan Covel. Dan is a BJJ black belt training under Marcelo Garcia. Healso teaches at Marcelo Garcia Academy and in Hoboken New Jersey.We talk about:Starting mar
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▶ Epi 128 Innovative Teaching With Bruce Hoyer
Bruce Hoyer has a unique way of running a BJJ class using Evernote. He shares his innovative method and much more during this interview. Bruce is a black belt under Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros.We talk a
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▶ Epi 127 Listener Favorite John Will Returns For Interview #2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJohn Will is a listener favorite, and we are thrilled to have him back on the show.John is one of the famous “Dirty Dozen” mean
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▶ Epi 126 Black Belt Shawn Williams Interview
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodShawn Willimas is the 5th American to reach the rank of black belt in BJJ. He has been training jiu-jitsu for 20 years. We cove
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▶ Epi 125 Becoming The Black Belt: Roy Dean
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you Roy Dean. Roy is a great example of a martial artist he is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ, and he also h
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▶ Epi 124 Black Belt Jen Hall Interview
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJen and Ryan HallThis week we have an interview with Jen Hall. Jen is a BJJ black belt under her husband Ryan Hall. She also te
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▶ Epi 123 BJJ Black Belt Valerie Worthington
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodValerie Worthington is a BJJ black belt and writer for Breaking Muscle, and we are excited to share what Valerie has to say in
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▶ Epi 122 BJJ and MMA with Rolles Gracie
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you an interview with Rolles Gracie. Rolles has competed in all the major grappling events an
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▶ Epi 121 The Combat Codes
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview with BJJ brown belt Alexander Darwin, author of the Sci-Fi novelThe Combat Codes.We talk ab
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▶ Epi 120 American No-Gi Legend Justin Rader
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you one of the top no-gi grapplers in the world. Justin Rader is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rafa
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▶ Epi 119 BJJ Taboo Topics With Tim Sledd Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodTim SleddHere we go again my friends! Part twowithTim Sledd about the taboo topics of BJJ. I can't think of anyone else that I
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▶ Epi 118 BJJ Taboo Topics With Tim Sledd Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodTim SleddHere we go my friends! An episode withTim Sledd about the taboo topics of BJJ. I can't think of anyone else that I wou
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▶ Epi 117 Guybson Sa And Focusing On The Basics
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodGuybson SaThis week we are excited to bring you an interview with Guybson Sa. Guybson has recently tapped out Jeff Monson and H
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▶ Epi 116 Fighting For A Dream With Abraham Marte
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you a interview with Abraham Marte. Abraham is a black belt in the ultra heavyweight division from the Domin
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▶ Epi 115 Chris Martin and BJJ 4 Change
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodChris MartinChris Martin is one of the founding members of BJJ4CHANGE.Chris has a long history of doing martial arts and a big
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▶ Epi 114 Go Up Stream And Roll With Seph Smith
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodWe are excited to bring you Seph Smith this week on The BjjBrick Podcast. Seph is the first person to be promoted to Black Belt
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▶ Epi 113 Travleing With Scott Boehler
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodScott Boehler of BJJ RallyThis week we bring you Scott Boehler. Scott is a brown belt from Montana. He has been traveling the U
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▶ Epi 112 Roll Out Jiu-Jitsu With Mark Fisher
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodMark Fisher is a brown belt training atSGBi inPortland Oregon. He is one of the people that is running a Facebook page called R
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▶ Epi 111 Interview with 4th Degree Black Belt Michel Pereira
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview withMichel Porfirio Pereira (Buiu). Michel is a 4th Degree Black Belt in BJJ training and t
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▶ Epi 110 Interview With Rising Star Sarah Black
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you BJJ black belt Sarah Black. Sarah received her black belt from Gustavo Dantas in July of
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▶ Epi 109 Learn From World Champion Emily Kwok
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview withworld champion Emily Kwok. Emily was happy to share with you some of her knowledge from
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▶ Epi 108 Interview With Kurt Osiander
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview with Kurt Osiander. Kurt is a BJJ black belt under Ralph Gracie. This episode containsexpli
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▶ Epi 107 John Will - The Coaches' Coach
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week it is our honor to bring you John Will. John is one of the famous Dirty Dozen meaning that he is one of the first 1
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▶ Epi 106 BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis is part 2 of our interview with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas.We talk about:His mindset during a matchBreaking BJJ down i
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▶ Epi 105 BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas Pt 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring Jonathan Thomas back to the show. He has some training tips and advice that could change the way you train.W
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▶ Epi 104 Interview With Black Belt Alison Tremblay
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodAlison is a black belt competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This year she came in second at Black Belt IBJJF Worlds, and competed
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▶ Epi 103 Mission 22 and BJJ With Chris Papandria
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodMission 22 is a organization that raises awareness for Veteran suicide. It is a sad fact that22 veterans take their lives due t
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▶ Epi 102 Multi Black Belt Lee Mein
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodLee Mein is from Lethbridge, Alberta Ca. He teaches Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing to kids and adults. He has a black belt in America
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▶ Epi 101 Interview with Chris Haueter
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we bring you an interview with one of theDirty Dozen of BJJChris Haueter. This a fun interview that covers a large ra
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▶ Epi 100 How Has BJJ Benefited You?
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodWe wanted to make episode 100 of The BjjBrick Podcast a special episode that included both listeners and past guests. This epis
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▶ Epi 99 Interview with Alexander Trans
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Alexander Trans. Alexander is on the top of the competition scene. He has be
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▶ Epi 98 Roy Harris A Man of Many Skills
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you Roy Harris, he is one of the first non Brazilian Black Belts (Dirty Dozen). Roy shares ma
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▶ Epi 97 Sam Spiegelman Q&A Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have part 2 of Sam Spiegelman answering your questions about strength and conditioning. Samis a Brown Belt in Braz
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▶ Epi 96 Sam Spiegelman Q&A Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodSam SpiegelmanThis week Sam Spiegelman answers your questions about strength and conditioning. Samis a Brown Belt in Brazilian
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▶ Epi 95 David Meyer is Kicking Butt and Saving Animals
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have a Pioneer of American BJJ practitioners David Meyer. David started Jiu-Jitsu is 1991 and was one of the first
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▶ Epi 94 Discover How Important Your Team Is With Stephan Kesting
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week on the podcast we have an interview with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Stephan Kesting. Stephan has written some of
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▶ Epi 93 Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have an interview with one of the top BJJ coaches Ricardo Miller. Ricardo is also known as Franjinha. You can find
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▶ Epi 92 Interview With Danny Alvarez Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDanny Alvarez is a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Danny isaffiliate under 4th degree Black Belt Bruno Bastos.Check
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▶ Epi 91 Interview with Danny Alvarez Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDanny Alvarez is a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Danny isaffiliate under 4th degree Black Belt Bruno Bastos.Check
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▶ Epi 90 Atos Black Belt Tim Sledd Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have part 2 of ourinterview with Tim Sledd. Tim is a 1st degree black belt under Andre Galvao. Tim not only runs h
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▶ Epi 89 Atos Black Belt Tim Sledd Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have an interview with Tim Sledd. Tim is a 1st degree black belt under Andre Galvao. Tim not only runs his own gym
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▶ Epi 88 Eduardo Telles is full of surprises
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we are excited to bring you an interview with Eduardo Telles. Eduardo is well know for his creativity on the mat, he
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▶ Epi 87 Brian Freeman, He is No Ordinary Blue Belt
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodBrian Freeman is back on the BjjBrick Podcast! His last appearance wasepisode 16.Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord
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▶ Epi 86 Submission Series Pro- The Takeover
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodSubmission Series Promotionsis the biggest submission only host in Canada.Their second event The Takeover takes place Saturda
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▶ Epi 85 James Puopolo Can Make You Laugh and Tap
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis week we have a interview withRafael Lovato Jrblack belt James Puopolo. He has been doing BJJ full time since leaving his m
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▶ Epi 84 BJJ and Life with PJ Waicus
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodPJ Waicus joins us this week for an interview. He has been training BJJ for about 5 years. He trains atSouth Jersey Brazilian J
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▶ Epi 83 Going International with Mark Mullen
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodMark MullenMark Mullen is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a brown belt in judo from Canada, now based in Taipei, Taiwan
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▶ Epi 82 BJJ, Strength, and Conditioning With Sam Spiegelman
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodSam SpiegelmanSam Spiegelman is a author and strength and conditioning coach. Samis a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under M
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▶ Epi 81 Interview With Coach and Competitor Chris Easter
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodChris EasterChris Easter is a Black Belt and has been training BJJ since 1998. Chris has a game that focuses on the basics. Chr
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▶ Epi 80 Interview With Coach Jay Bell
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJay Bell in the centerThis week we have an interview packed full of great information from Coach Jay Bell. Jay went from white
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▶ Epi 79 One of USA's Top Brown Belts Jared Megalo Dopp
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodJared DoppJared Megalo Dopp is a Brown belt underRafael Lovato Jr. He is a Blue, Purple, and Brown Belt No-Gi World Champion.
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▶ Epi 78 Learn How BJJ Purple Belt Vic Torres Uses BJJ and His Diet to
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodThis episode we talk with Vic Torres of Torres MMA and Fitness at The Jungle in Wantagh, New York. He is a purple belt under
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▶ Epi 76 Jiu-Jitology with Ricardo Castaneda Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodRicardo CastanedaRicardo Castaneda is a purple belt that runs the websiteJiu-Jitology.com. He has a unique perspective about BJ
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▶ Epi 75 Interview with Danny Dring
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDanny DringMaster Danny Dring has 5 different black belts including a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He got his
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▶ Epi 74 An Interview with Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,Stitcher radio, andRSS link for AndriodDraculinoThis week we are very excited to bring you an interview with Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes. Draculino is a 5th Degree
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▶ Epi 73 Interview with Steve Maxwell Part 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioSteve MaxwellThis is part 2 of our interview with Steve Maxwell,part 1 can be found here. Steve Maxwell is one of the first Americans to receive a Bl
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▶ Epi 72 Interview with Steve Maxwell Part 1
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioSteve Maxwell is one of the first Americans to receive a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was the first person to start teaching kettlebells in
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▶ Epi 71 Interview With Robson Moura
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we are happy to bring you an interview withRobson Moura. In the Black belt Super Featherweight division Robson won gold in1997, 1998, 1999,
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▶ Epi 70 Interview with the Featherweight Giant Killer Isaac Doederlein
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioIsaac DoederleinIsaac Doederlein is a 22 year old brown belt underRubens “Cobrinha” Charles. He recently went to IBJJFEuropean and won featherweight
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▶ Epi 69 Interview with Henry Akins
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioHenry AkinsIn 1995 Henry Akins started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuat the Rickson Gracie Academy. He received his black belt from Rickson in 2004. He
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▶ Epi 68 Interview with Roli Delgado
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioRoli Delgado (picture byKidron Cannon)This week we have an interview withRolando Delgado often called Roli. Roli is a 2nd degree black belt that trai
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▶ Epi 67 The BJJ Globetrotter Christian Graugart
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioChristian Graugart is know as the BJJ Globetrotterbecause of his amazing trip around the world training in 24 countries and 56 gyms. Christian has le
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▶ Epi 66 Discover what is going on with Rafael Lovato Jr. & get some gr
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioRafael Lovato Jr.Rafael Lovato Jr. is the most decorated BJJ competitor from theUnited States. He is known for an aggressive style and being fun to w
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▶ Epi 65 Submission Series 902 Preview
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioSubmission Series 902 takes places January 23, 2015 New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. These are 15 min, submission only fights. In this episode, you
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▶ Epi 64 BJJ, Judo, and Self Defense with Dave Camarillo
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioDave Camarillo has been training in the martial arts since he was five years old. He started Jiu-Jitsu when he was 19 years old. He is also known for
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▶ Epi 63 Busting BJJ Myths
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week Gary and Byronwill be discussing several myths about BJJ. Do you agree with our discussion of these myths? We have personal experiences wit
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▶ Epi 62 Good Times and Training with John Kavanagh
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioJohn Kavanagh received his BJJ black belt in March 2007 fromMatt Thornton. He now runs theStraight Blast Gym(SBG) in Ireland. SBG Ireland is home tof
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▶ Epi 61 The Show Is Going International With Yanal Shahzadeh
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioYanal ShahzadehYanal Shahzadeh is a brown belt from Jordan under 4th degree black belt Samy Aljamal. Yanal is one of the top competitors in his regio
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▶ Epi 60 The Bjj Mental Coach Gustavo Dantas
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThe Bjj Mental Coach Gustavo DantasHave you ever failed to deliver your best when it counts? This week our friend and BJJ black belt Gustavo Dantas w
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▶ Epi 59 Joe Solecki is a full time student and a grappler with big goa
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioJoe Soleckiworks to pass a tricky guardJoe Solecki has been training BJJ since he was six years old. His is now 21 years old and a very active light
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▶ Epi 58 SBGi Black Belt Amanda Loewen
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioAmanda Loewen has been training BJJ and competing for about five years, and she has recently received her black belt fromMatt Thornton. You will find
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▶ Epi 57 Advice From Bjj Legend Comprido
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioFelipe Costa, Rodrigo Comprido and Caio Terra at BJJ CampRodrigo Comprido Medeiros is a legend in the sport of BJJ. The first year he was a black bel
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▶ Epi 56 Girls in Gis with Shama Ko
Shama Ko is the program director of an organization called Girls in Gis (GIG). GIG supports a growing and supportive community of women in BJJ. Chapters of GIG are springing up all over the Midwest. S
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▶ Epi 55 Interview with Black Belt AJ Agazarm
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioGold lightweight and absolute title for the 2014 NoGi European ChampionshipAJ Agazarm is aformer DI wrestler and a very active light weight black bel
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▶ Epi 54 Everybody Rolls With Budo Jake
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBudo Jake and Rickson GracieBudo Jake (Jake McKee) is a BJJ Black belt and co-founder ofBudovideos.comHe host 2 showsRolled UpandThis Week in BJJ. Bo
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▶ Epi 53 The table has been turned, Gary interviews Byron
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioLast week atFox FitnessByron was given a Black belt fromAndre “Tim” MonteiroandJohn Castillo.Gary interviews Byron about his journey from white belt
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▶ Epi 52 Rafael Ellwanger Gracie United
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioRafael Ellwanger is from Rio De Janeiro, he has been a BJJ black belt since April 10, 2006. He opened his won gym calledGracie United, in Hammond Lou
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▶ Epi 51 Simple and Very Effective Training With Matt Thornton
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioMatt Thornton is the founder ofStraight Blast Gym. He was introduced to BJJ in 1991. In 2001Chris Hauete awarded Matt his black belt. He can be found
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▶ Epi 50 Rising BJJ Star Matheus Diniz
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioMatheus Diniz is a rising star in the world of BJJ. He is a Brown Belt training at Marcelo Garcia's academy. On Saturday 9-27-2014 he won the Pans no
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▶ Epi 49 Giving 100% With Bernardo Faria
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBernardo Faria is one of the top BJJ black belt competitors on the mat today. He credits a lot of his success not to being talented but to training v
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▶ Epi 48 Interview with BJJ heavyweight Yuri Simões
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioYuri Simões is one of the top competitors at theheavyweight division in BJJ. He is competing for theCaio Terra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association. He ha
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▶ Epi 47 Learn the A.B.C. of BJJ with Brian Marvin
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBrian Marvin is a 1st Degree Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. This interview is packed full of great advice for the new grappler and the exp
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▶ Epi 46 Roy Marsh May Change The Way You Think Of Other Martial Arts
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have our first repeat guest Roy Marsh fromSandhills Jiu-Jitsu.Roy is a Black Belt under Royce Gracie. He has been training Brazilian Jiu
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▶ Epi 45 Three Important Analogies to Better Understand BJJ
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioBjjBrick (metaphor)it’s important to have a few key techniques that you can perform at a high level. You need to have a well-rounded game, but having
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▶ Epi 44 Developing A Culture of Learning and Leadership at Your BJJ Gy
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioWays to help develop a culture of learning at your BJJ schoolRecognize improvement and accomplishmentsKeep trying new things (everyone, the teacher a
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▶ Epi 43 Ken Primola Crosses the Line
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Ken Primola. With 15 years of BJJ experience find out why Ken Primola crosses the line. We talk ab
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▶ Epi 42 Great Interview with Samir Chantre
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we bring you top black belt competitorSamir Chantre.Samir isa No-gi Worlds, Gracie Worlds and 6X American Nationals champion.Listen to find
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▶ Epi 41 Felipe Costa World Champion Competitor and Teacher
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioFelipe CostaThis week we bring you an interview with Black belt world champion Felipe Costa. Not every world champion is relatableto the common grapp
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▶ Epi 40 Interview With BJJ Black Belt Wil Horneff
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we talk toWil Horneff. This interview is packed full of great training advice and you can tell Wil has a passion for training and helping h
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▶ Epi 39 The 3 Steps to Making Changes to Your BJJ
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioJoin Gary and Byron on the BjjBrick PodcastThis week we talk about making changes to your BJJ and developing a game plan. We break it down into 3 mai
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▶ Epi 38 Nick Albin- He May Not Be A Jedi, But He Is Chewy
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we talk to Nick Albin otherwise known as “Chewy”.He teaches and trainsBJJ full time and is the head instructor atDerby City Mixed Martial A
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▶ Epi 37 Great Advice from Carlos Machado
Carlos Machado is a Red Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has been teaching BJJ in the United States for over 20 years. He moved to Texas in 1995, and he is now running 6 BJJ schools. He is the ol
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▶ Epi 36- Listener Stories, Injuries Part 2 of 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have more stories from our listeners. These are stories about getting injured and overcoming the injury. This episode is packed full of
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▶ Epi 35- Listener Stories, Injuries Part 1 of 2
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioThis week we have stories from our listeners. These are stories about getting injured and overcoming the injury. This episode is packed full of great
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▶ Epi 34 Making Changes to Your Bjj Game
This week we take a break from having a guest on the show and Gary and Byron talk about making changes to your BJJ game.In this episode we talk about:When to make changes to your gameWhy we prefer cer
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▶ Epi 33 Breaking things down with Ostap Manastyrski
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioOstapManastryskiis a brown belt underElliott Bayev, he trains and teaches atOpenMat Mixed Martial Arts Academyin Toronto Canada. Ostap breaks down BJ
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▶ Epi 32 Alliance Black Belt Jonathan Macarrao Thomas
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,and Stitcher radioThis week we are joined by Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan was recently awarded his black belt from Romero Jacare Cavalcanti. You will find Jonathan tra
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▶ Epi 31 Developing Talent with Daniel Coyle
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioDaniel Coyle is aNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Talent CodeandThe Little Book of Talent. He is one of the leading authorities on developing t
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▶ Epi 30 Ryan Hall Interview- BJJ, MMA, and Self-Defense
In Episode 30 of the BjjBrick podcast we talk with Ryan Hall. Ryan is widely considered one of the best lightweight submission grapplers in the world. Ryan owns 50/50 Jiu-Jitsu in Falls Church, Virgin
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▶ Epi 29 Stephen Whittier of 40 Plus BJJ
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioStephen Whittier is a black belt under Roberto Maia. He has an academy in Wareham Massachusetts Called SBG East Coast. Stephen has become a huge reso
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▶ Epi 28 Supplements with Dwane Clifford from Supplement U
This week we talk to Dwane Clifford about training BJJ and how supplements can be a tool to help you reach your goals.Dwane is a friend that we met on the mats. He has a passion for supplements and he
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▶ Epi 27 An Interview with Allen Hopkins
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioAllen Hopkins is a 3rd degree black belt under Master Pedro Sauer. His school is in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He attended his first seminar July 13, 1
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▶ Epi 26 Gi Guide with Tom Machowicz
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,andStitcher radioIn this weeks episode we talk to Tom Machowicz (Mac) fromFuji Sports. We cover everything from getting your first gi to helping a seasoned veteran fi
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▶ Epi 25 Girls in Gis with Amber Oxford
This week we have an interview with Amber Oxford. Amber is a Blue belt that trains at Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Club. Amber is holding a free event called Girls in Gis on April 12 at the Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Clu
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▶ Epi 24 Four Different Types of BJJ Matches
This week we talk about the four basic types of matches you could find yourself in BJJ. We gave each match a symbol, to make it simple.1) The straight line or arrow (------, ------>). This is a one-si
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▶ Epi 23 Interview With Coach and BJJ Black Belt John Connors
This week on the podcast we bring you an interview with coach John Connors. John is the author of the e Book“Quick Start Guide to Complete Jiu Jitsu Competition Readiness”.This is a great guide for so
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▶ Epi 22 The basic positions in BJJ and what to do
This episode we are covering some of the basics. We are going to break down some of the main positions in BJJ and give you some guidance for each one. We give tips and general strategies for:GuardSide
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▶ Epi 21 The importance of escapes and how to get better
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes,and Stitcher radioWe both spent a significant amount of time working on escapes. We have had a big increase in confidence with our grappling by getting better at our
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▶ Epi 20 Growth Vs. Goals
It is important to take a step back and look at your grappling game. Are you in a mode where you are trying to accomplish a goal? Or are you just trying to get better at BJJ in a particular area? Some
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▶ Epi 19 Sean Roberts Metamoris 3 Preview
This episode is in iTunes,andstitcher radioThis week we have another preview of Metamoris 3. We talk to Sean Roberts, he has a match with Zak Maxwell (last weeks interview).Sean Roberts is a Black bel
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▶ Epi 18 Zak Maxwell Metamoris 3 preview
Today we bring you the first episode of our Metamoris 3 preview. We have an interview with Zak Maxwell, he will be competing in Metamoris 3 against Sean Roberts. Zak is a black belt he is currently tr
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▶ Epi 17 Interview with BJJ Black Belt Roy Marsh
This week we bring you a very educational interview with Roy Marsh. Both Gary and Byron got a lot of knowledge out of talking with Roy, we hope you do too.Roy Marash is a Black Belt under Royce Gracie
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▶ Epi 16 Brian Freeman- Training BJJ with a T4 spinal cord injury
This week we are very lucky to have a interview with the very inspirational Brian Freeman.Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord injury with Brown-Sequard syndrome. He isfrom Rockingham, North
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▶ Epi 15 The Business side of BJJ
This week we talk to Shawn about the business side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We get some great advice from Shawn about how to start your own gym or help make it more profitable. We also get some advice
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▶ Epi 14 Renato Tavares Interview
This week we bring you an interview with BJJ 5th degree black belt, Renato Tavares. Renato has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1974, thats 40 years!!Renato talks to us about:-Importance of hav
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▶ Epi 13 Dallas Niles of Lovato BJJ
In this weeks podcast Gary sits down for an interview with Dallas Niles. we are found in, iTunes, and Stitcher radio, and our website BjjBrick.comDallas Niles is a 29 year old purple belt. He recently
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▶ Epi 12 The Different types of white belts
Today we are going to be talking about the different types of white belts in BJJ. You might be a white belt or you might be coaching one, this episode should be a benefit to anyone who trains Brazilia
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▶ Epi 11 Underdogs and what we can learn from them
We talk about the David and Goliath and other underdogs that found a way win. What do these underdogs have in common? If you are an underdog how can you turn it to your advantage?We talk about a book
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▶ Short Bonus Episode: What happened to Anderson Silva's leg?
Short Bonus episode:What happened to Anderson Silva's leg?Today I am wondering like many of you, what happened to Anderson Silva? Why did his leg break from his kick? Can this type of injury happen to
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▶ Epi 10 Dealing with injuries
This podcast is available in iTunes and on Stitcher radio.Just about everyone will need to deal with an injury from time to time, this is a contact sport. Today we talk about healing quicker, training
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▶ Epi 9 an interview with a paramedic, what to do when someone gets hur
Today we have a good friend Craig on the show. Craig has been in the emergency medical field for over 32 years, he is a paramedic. Craig has been training Jiu-Jitsu for approximately 8 years. He share
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▶ Episode 8 To gi or not to gi?
We have a good mix of people talking about gi vs nogi training.Byron likes both, Gary is a nogi guy, and Matt likes the gi more but the nogi rules.The gi game can be described like a game of 5 vs 5. M
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▶ Epi 7- The 12 Commandments of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Carlos Gracie
We break down and discuss the 12 commandments. We don't always agree with the commands but they have a great overall message.1. Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.2. Speak to eve
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▶ Epi 6 Jake Fox
Jake is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Tim Monteiro. He opened up his own academy in Wichita Kansas about a year and a half ago. Jake has done MMA, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu.We start off
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▶ Epi 5 Jason Bircher KcBjj.mp3
Today we talk to Jason Bircher.He is a black belt under Renato Tavares, he has a BJJ club in Kansas City.Jason talks about his history in BJJ.He gives us several tips for competing.He will give you so
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▶ Epi 4- Andre Tim Monteiro
We talk to Andre aboutHis nick name “Tim”How BJJ has helped him reach his dreamsHe has 2 different types of BJJ games (in the gym, competition)Overcoming his first big loss as a kidHis training schedu
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▶ Epi 3- BJJ and self defense
Today we talk to John Castillo about BJJ and self defense. John Castillo: · BJJ Black Belt under Renato Tavares , he has been training BJJ since 1996. · Midwest representative of Kapap under Avi Nard
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▶ Epi 2- Bringing a friend to BJJ class
Tips for bringing a friend to your BJJ class Your main goals should be to keep your friend safe and to have fun. Keep them safe by helping them to roll with experienced grapplers that will not injure
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▶ Episode 1 Train leg locks safely
· Practice leg locks- The more you understand and train leg locks the safer you will be. · Don’t force the leg lock- Submissions should not take all your strength to work. Don’t strain too hard, be s
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