▶ It's All On the Cards
Tarot cards are generally associated with fairground fortune-tellers and other folk of questionable repute. Tarot expert Noah Cebuliak shares some little-known perspectives on the system and explains
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▶ The Entrepreneurial Struggle
Anyone who tells you the entrepreneurial journey is an easy one is lying to you. Successful franchisor Desi Saran shares how the pandemic destroyed his business and brought him to his knees. More impo
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▶ The Hard Truths About Relationships
We're constantly presented with idealized versions of relationships by society and the media. But are these depictions of what love should look like realistic or even desirable? Rocco Jarman has asked
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▶ Communication is Key
Success in any field is largely determined by your ability to communicate with people. Ivan Evetovics has made it his mission to master the art of communication and use it to improve all of his relati
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▶ You End Up Where You're Heading
Jimmy Rex is best known for his fifteen-year career in real estate (he closed Utah’s most expensive home sale in history at $32.5MM). But Jimmy has also had his life savings destroyed by bad investmen
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▶ The Child, the Adult & the Animal
Rocco shares the fundamentals of my breakthrough paradigm of the Adult, the Child & the Animal, a powerful framework for understanding our own conscious and subconscious behavior and the keys to devel
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▶ Nobody is Coming
When you're at your lowest point do you cry out for help or accept that nobody else is coming? Rocco Jarman is one of the most self-actualized men you will ever meet. Through constant seeking and seve
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▶ The Hardest Month of My Life
Nic shares the story of the emotional devastation he recently experienced and explains how he got through it.
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▶ Strong Core
The last year was one of the toughest of James Cooper's life. Despite being the youngest jiu jitsu black belt in the UK's history and a mega-successful celebrity trainer, nothing could prepare James f
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▶ Big in Japan
Max Whittle fell in love with Japan after a brief visit and vowed that he’d live there one day. He made good on his promise and within a couple of years he was a resident of the 'Land of the Rising Su
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▶ Heal the Mind to Heal the Body
Fame, wealth and an amazing physique, Mike Chang seemed to have it all. But inside he was hiding a secret - he wasn't happy. Founder of some of the internet's most famous fitness training programs, Mi
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▶ Nice Guys Finish First
You won't meet a nicer guy than Matt Benyon - he's equal parts kind, creative, humble and intelligent. Matt has built both a thriving business and popular brand by taking risks and finding the crossov
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▶ The Breath of Life
Correct breathing is one of the most important aspects of health yet it's something almost all of us take for granted. Patrick McKeown has made it his life's mission to build upon the groundbreaking w
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▶ Living Life at 100 Percent
Health and fitness expert and former celebrity bodyguardShane Eitneris an incredible human being with an amazing set of life experiences. Shane discusses how he overcame a debilitating lack of confide
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▶ Move Better, Live Better
It's very hard to live a life of fulfillment if you're constantly in physical pain. Dr Mark Cheng has dedicated himself to understanding human performance and wellbeing through movement, using a combi
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▶ What's Wrong With America?
As racial tension due to the outcry over the death of George Floyd threatens to tear America apart, the cracks in the nation’s structure are becoming impossible to ignore. Retired military veteran and
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▶ The Sins of the Father
If you're a man who has ever had issues with your father, this might be one of the most important things you ever listen to. Eddie Kay survived poverty, abuse, and the suicide of his father and went o
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▶ Rebel Wisdom
David Fuller is a multi-skilled journalist and prolific filmmaker, having worked for both the BBC and Channel 4 News for as reporter, producer and director. In this episode David discusses why he left
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▶ Fear is the Mind Killer
One of my favorite expressions is Everything you want is on the other side of fear’. Chuck J. Rylant, bestselling author of The Perfect Life Manifesto, is somebody who is committed to facing his fears
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▶ Thug Life
Former MMA fighter Nick Chapman looks like a thug and he wouldn't have it any other way. It's caused people to underestimate him countless times and given him the upper hand in business and social sit
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▶ The Face of the Father
Is fatherhood the cure for selfishness? Up until the birth of his twins two years ago, Thomas Huisking had always lived life on his terms. As an aspiring polymath, actor and model, Thomas was focused
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▶ Man on a Mission
Regardless of your circumstances, if you're not sick then the current events have presented you with a huge opportunity. You can choose to waste this time by binging on Netflix, drinking and forwardi
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▶ Sexual Healing
Few will argue with the statement that sex is one of the best parts of the human experience, but like everything else it has a dark side. This week's guest, Dominick Quartuccio, gives an open and hon
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▶ Full Spectrum Man
Jay Campbell used to be know amongst his colleagues and clients as the 'F%ck you, pay me' guy. After a spiritual awakening and a lot of deep work on himself he has been able to transform from ruthless
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▶ The Power to Change
After entering the Air Force under a sense of obligation and duty, Richard Bejtlich to the rank of captain and specialized in Information Warfare before he could no longer ignore the inner voice tell
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▶ The Route to Health
There's such a wealth of misinformation out there when it comes to health, and engaging in the latest fitness and diet fads will often lead you further away from performance and longevity. Peter Lakat
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▶ Every Man is My Teacher
Dan Dietrich arrived in the United States with nothing but his wits and a strong work ethic. Through creative thinking and a lot of hustle he achieved success and the lifestyle he'd always dreamed of
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▶ Back into the Light
Author of 'The Gift of Adversity', Marcus Aurelius Anderson has overcome struggles that would have broken the average man into a million pieces. At his darkest moment, paralyzed from the neck down th
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▶ Pablo Rosario
Like health and wealth, relationships are one of the most important pillars of every man's life. Pablo Rosario describes his journey from heart-broken 10 year-old who was dumped on the playground to
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▶ Mike Cernovich
Love him or hate him, Mike Cernovich is as real as they come. A hugely controversial figure in the worlds of media and politics, Mike is also the author of 'Gorilla Mindset', a manifesto on the thoug
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▶ Becoming Aligned & 'Cult-Proof' - Dan Mendilow
Deep down, Dan Mendilow always knew that he didn't fit in with the 9-5 script that society had laid out for him and yet he tried to anyway. But living out of alignment with his purpose and who he tru
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▶ Becoming the Hero of Your Story - Khemit Bailey
Khemit Bailey has had a truly interesting and impressive journey. From his military service where he served as a Mandarin translator in China, to his work at Apple where he safeguarded corporate secr
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▶ Kyle Mamounis
We've all been told that sugar is unhealthy and that carbs make us fat. But is the science behind those claims really as conclusive as we're led to believe? Kyle Mamounis, PhD is currently a research
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▶ Andrew Kuhn
Growing up in a small town in Ohio, Andrew Kuhn knew he wanted more out of life. A gifted athlete and student, he was studying pre-med before realizing that a traditional profession was too constrict
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▶ Ian Savage
Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Why is so much of the human experience characterized by opposing factions and conflict? And why do we find that certain people seem impossible to communica
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▶ Ep. 09 - Arnaud Saint-Paul
Thought leader, international speaker, and social entrepreneur Arnaud Saint-Paul has used the intersection of spirituality and business to achieve great personal success, and is now focused on giving
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▶ Ep.08 - Johnny FD
By all measures Johnny FD had it all - a high-paying executive job, an amazing apartment in LA and several fast cars. But it didn’t make him happy. One day he took a trip to Asia and just didn’t go ho
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▶ Ep.07 - Vaz Sriharan
After enduring 15 years of intense depression and failing to find relief through pharmaceuticals and psychotherapy, Vaz Sriharan realized that the only way out was to face himself and conquer his dem
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▶ Ep.06 - Yegor Makhiboroda
Yegor Makhiboroda escaped the collapse of the Soviet Union and arrived in America at the age of 8. Despite speaking no english and enduring bullying and isolation, he promised himself that he would ex
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▶ Ep.05 - Daniele Boleli
Legendary historian and taoist philosopher Daniele Boleli joins us to share what he learned from a death row inmate in San Quentin and why positive thinking isn't the only answer to life's challenges
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▶ Ep. 04 - Aaron Nesmith-Beck
Aaron is the perfect example of a man who completely reengineered his life. Just a few short years ago he was a shy, self-conscious person who had just left college and didn't know what he wanted to d
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▶ Ep.03 - Christopher Ryan Trip
Few have had as rich and full a life as Christopher Ryan Trip. By the age of 25 he'd already done more than most complete in a lifetime. Chris explains how he started a real-estate business, worked as
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▶ Ep. 002 - Robin V
A high-level Freemason, occultist and successful entrepreneur, Robin V has some deep insights into the human experience. In this episode he shares with us the practical applications of mental mastery
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▶ Ep.001 - Josh Macin
For no apparent reason, Josh Macin went from being a happy, healthy guy to an anxious, fractured wreck in a matter of days. It got so bad that he was even institutionalized. Through a phenomenally di
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▶ Ep. 068 - Michael Katilus
Michael Katilus' grew up in a tough part of upstate New York and it shows on his face. His career as a social worker has given him insight into many aspects of human behavior and there's not much he h
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▶ EP. 067 – Dr John Bonner
Jiu Jitsu players have to be healthy to perform on the mats, and part of that is having a relationship with a doctor who is concerned with health as opposed to sickness. Dr Bonner shares his ideas on
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▶ Ep. 066 - Scott Smith
After suddenly being made redundant from a successful corporate career, Scott Smith went all-in on the jiu jitsu lifestyle. Starting with $300 worth of second-hand mats, Scott grew his small training
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▶ Ep. 065 - Stuart Cooper
Considered by many to be the finest jiu jitsu documentary film maker ever, Stuart Cooper followed a difficult and winding path to get where he is today. Stuart opens up about his difficulties with add
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▶ Ep. 064 – Christopher Odell
Founder of the respected jiu jitsu brand Datsura, Chris O’Dell gave up a spiritually empty desk job to follow his dream and build something cool. Chris explains what gave him the courage to take the f
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▶ Ep. 063 – Thomas Mietz
Thomas Mietz knows what it’s like to learn jiu jitsu at the source, having spent the last several years training at the famous Carpe Diem dojo in Tokyo. Thomas explains what makes Japan and Japanese c
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▶ Ep. 062 – Lawrence Dunning
Jiu Jitsu Black belt Lawrence Dunning is a man who has it all. Not only is he a decorated competitor, he’s also a successful businessman who has found success in two completely different industries. L
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▶ Ep.061 – Jay Campbell
For most jiu jitsu players over 35, regular training comes with almost as many costs as it does benefits. Aching muscles and slower recovery are just the inevitable consequences of aging. Or are they?
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▶ Ep.060 – Mike Pastor
A good morning routine can totally transform your life – just ask Mike Pastor, brown belt, yoga master and health expert. According to Mike, in some instances selfishness is actually a good thing. Tak
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▶ Ep.059 - Ishmael Bentley
M-Theory Martial Arts owner Ishmael Bentley is a prolific inventor who owns several patents. Despite achieving huge success creating high-end medical devices, he fell in love with jiu jitsu and decide
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▶ Ep.058 - James Hoffman
Real-life fight club character James Hoffman describes what it's like having your entire life revolve around BJJ. James shares the highs (and lows) of having a partner who trains, as well as how he fo
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▶ Ep.057 – Brent Burniston
Los Angeles, and Hollywood in particular, is a very strange place. Nobody knows this better than Brent Burniston. After growing up in a small rural town, he moved to the big city nearly 20 years ago
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▶ Ep. 056 - Bret Perchaluk
Jiu Jitsu has gained widespread recognition in the military as an effective part of soldiers' combat training. Strategic intelligence student and jiu jitsu black belt Bret Perchaluk has spent years ma
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▶ Ep. 055 – Daren Bartlett
Independent filmmaker, capoeria player and jiu jitsu black belt Daren Bartlett has lived a life of passion and adventure. Guided by the motto 'always get involved', Daren has traveled the world docume
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▶ Ep. 054 – Nogi Yogi
Yogi, black belt, law-enforcement agent and wise-cracker Josh Stockman pulls no punches when it comes to his thoughts on the self-defense’ debate in jiu jitsu. Check out Josh’s Grappling with Yoga pro
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▶ Ep. 053 – Paul Moran 2
Returning to the show for the second time, black belt Paul Moran discusses his latest battle scars and how he still manages to find joy within incredibly tough circumstances.
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▶ Special Episode: Nic Gregoriades AMA
Nic returns from his vacation and shares an insight he gained from two weeks of deep self-reflection in the woods of Northern California.
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▶ Ep. 052: Mike Velez
Brown belt Mike Velez shares the path which took him from to becoming the founder of one of the last remaining BJJ print publications, Jiu Jitsu Magazine. Mike explains how he turned his passion for t
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▶ Ep. 051: Jay Valko
Jay Valko is a tough jiu jitsu competitor and the owner of Valko BJJ in Chicago. The conversation takes a serious turn as Nic and Jay start discussing politics and how difficult it is for people to ch
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▶ Ep.50: Paul Bridges
Paul Bridges is one of the first British jiu jitsu black belts and a seasoned competitor and teacher. He’s also an experienced comic book illustrator that has done work for Marvel. In this episode Pau
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▶ Ep.49: Christopher Reed
Nobody is more devoted to or passionate about jiu jitsu than Chris Reed. Chris credits the art with helping steer him in a better direction after an extraordinarily difficult early life. Chris talks a
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▶ Ep. 048: Pedro Sauer
One of the original black belts who helped establish jiu jitsu in the United States, Pedro Sauer now runs one of the biggest associations in the world. Pedro relates some of the wild events of the ear
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▶ Ep. 047 – Brad Waldron
When he’s not coaching Fortune 500 execs, Brad Waldron spends his time studying human excellence and figuring out how to replicate it. Not only has Brad worked with thought-leaders such as Tony Robbin
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▶ Ep 046: Masterskya
Masterskya is the brainchild of black belts Alex Ecklin and Van Allen Flores – a progressive and open jiu jitsu academy with very few rules and restrictions. Alex and Van explain the ethos behind thei
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▶ Ep 045 : Martin Lowe
One of Nic’s closest friends joins the show for a heartfelt chat on the challenges of life as an international male model, what it’s like training with jiu jitsu legends and his recipe for a charmed l
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▶ Episode 044: Heather Raftery
Our first female guest, Heather Rafter is a super-talented Atos black belt who has a great competition record and an unusual lifestyle - living in her van for most of the year while traveling the Unit
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▶ Episode 043: Adem Redzovic
Adem Redzovic is one of Chicago's most popular jiu jitsu instructors and it's easy to see why. Not only does he have great ability, he has also made it his mission in life to help people evolve throug
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▶ Episode 042: Daniele Boleli
Daniele Boleli is one of the most interesting people in the world of martial arts. Besides being the host of the hugely successful History on Fire podcast, he’s also the author of several fantastic bo
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▶ Episode 041 – David Aguzzi
The Mastermind behind one of the biggest grappling competition circuits in the world, David Aguzzi, is at the top of his game. David describes the passion and vision that was required to create Grappl
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▶ Episode 040 – Jon Hinds
Jon Hinds is truly an inspirational human being. He’s trained jiu jitsu with Rickson Gracie, run fitness classes for Anthony Robbins and his team, and invented several popular fitness products that yo
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▶ Episode 039 - Fernando Yamasaki
One of Brazil's original jiu jitsu exports, Fernando Yamasaki has been immersed in grappling culture since his early teens and seen pretty much everything the jiu jitsu world has to offer. In this int
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▶ Episode 038: Jason Keaton
People like Jason Keaton prove to us all that their are no excuses for not living up to your potential. Despite being legally blind, he still managed to master several martial arts and become a black
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▶ Episode 037: Ryan Ford
Ryan Ford is host of one of the best jiu jitsu shows around, the Grappling Central Podcast. In addition to that, he’s a super-interesting guy with some wonderful stories of his time spent training at
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▶ Episode 036: Robert Drysdale
verything you've ever dreamed of achieving in combat sports Robert Drysdale has already done - he's an ADCC champion, BJJ World Champion, MMA star and owner of a successful academy in Las Vegas. Rober
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▶ Episode 035: Chuck Rylant
Successful public speaker and author of the excellent Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts, Chuck Rylant joins us to share actionable ways of achieving your goa
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▶ Episode 034: Brian Jones
Brian Jones has an extremely impressive set of certifications in the fields of exercise science and strength and conditioning. He’s used this knowledge in combination with his 2nd degree black belt to
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▶ Episode 033 - Gerald Garland
As a former military man, Gerald Garland has travelled the world and 'seen some shit' to say the least. Gerald is the type of person that everyone is always happy to see on the mats - he radiates posi
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▶ Episode 032 - Huntley Smith
Whenever brown belt Huntley Smith engages with something, he does so with total commitment and devotion, and jiu jitsu is no exception. Huntley's relentless pursuit of excellence has created an unpara
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▶ Episode 031 - Oliver Geddes
There is nobody who has immersed themselves more fully into the jiu jitsu lifestyle than Roger Gracie black belt Oliver Geddes. Not only has he had over 1000 competitive matches and refereed hundreds
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▶ Episode 030 - Rondel Benjamin
Despite being relatively isolated from the jiu jitsu world on the tiny island of Trinidad, brown belt Rondel Benjamin has made some very astute observations about the training process and how to perfe
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▶ Episode 029 – Simon Yeo
Ninjitsu is one of the least understood of all the martial arts. It’s not, as commonly believed, all about sneaking and assassination. Ninja and BJJ black belt Simon Yeo joins us to set the record str
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▶ Episode 028 - Henry Akins
World renowned instructor and Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins relates the highs and lows of his incredible jiu jitsu journey. Henry gives us an open and honest account of how the death of one of
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▶ Episode 027 - Andrew MacDonald
Andrew MacDonald left Toronto 7 years ago to live in Thailand. He couldn't find enough jiu jitsu in the city so he created an academy in the heart of Bangkok. Andrew describes life and jiu jitsu for e
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▶ Episode 026 - Manuel Flores
Veteran police officer and accomplished black belt gives us some insights into the plight of Mexican-Americans who do one of America's toughest jobs. Manny describes some of his most difficult moments
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▶ Special Episode - Mike Bidwell 2
BJJ After 40 legend Mike Bidwell drops by to share the news on his exciting new jiu jitsu academy, Flo Life BJJ. Mike explains what he believes will make this academy not only original, but also an ef
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▶ Episode 025 - Kit Dale
It's always refreshing to discuss life and jiu jitsu with a person as unique and accomplished as Kit Dale. Kit and I have a very deep discussion on the age-old 'drilling vs concepts' debate and what e
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▶ Episode 24 - Abraham Marte
Masters World Champ Abraham Marte likes to call it how he sees it. Abraham discusses how injury derailed his competitive goals and forced him to learn some deep lessons about life. He also describes h
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▶ Episode 022 - Roy Dean 2
Our very first guest, Roy Dean, returns for an informal conversation about his For those of us that train, we know that most depictions of fighting in the media are nonsensical and completely divorced
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▶ Episode 021 - Rich Byrne
This week we are joined by Rich Byrne, CEO of the new grappling promotion, KASAI. Rich shares some great stories how he got into BJJ via a chance meeting with Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, former owners
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▶ Episode 020 - Alexander Darwin
For those of us that train, we know that most depictions of fighting in the media are nonsensical and completely divorced from the realities of actual combat. BJJ black belt Alexander Darwin hopes to
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▶ Episode 019 - Josh Griffiths
Yogi, Brown belt Pan American Champion and all-around awesome guy Josh Griffiths stops by to share some of the lessons he's learned running the successful Clockwork Jiu Jitsu academy in Manhattan.
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▶ Episode 018 - Cyrille Diabaté
Cyrille Diabaté spent a lifetime channeling his anger at his mother's death into an epic martial arts career. One of France's fighers, Cyrille has competed at the pinnacle of international combat spor
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▶ Episode 017 - Johnny FD
By all accounts, Johhny FD Had it at all. A big house in the Hollywood hills, fast cars and a high-paying job. But he wasn't happy. He made the courageous step to leave it all behind and sold everythi
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▶ Episode 016 - Nathan Raaths
As martial artists we are on a path which requires us to better ourselves. This means more than just honing our skills on a mat or in a ring - it also requires that we seek to attain the peaks of both
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▶ Episode 015 - 'Budo' Jake McGee
Few people have embraced the jiu jitsu lifestyle as completely as Jake McGee. Graduating from karate to akido to BJJ, Jake is a lifelong martial artist and is also the co-founder of the highly success
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▶ Episode 014 - Daniel Strauss
At just 27 years old, whizz-kid Daniel Strauss has already achieved a phenomenal amount in the worlds of grappling and jiu jitsu. A two-time Polaris veteran, Daniel contributes much of his success to
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▶ Episode 013 - Billy 'Biohazard' Graziadei
As the guitarist and vocalist of the band Biohazard, Billy Graziadei has seen some wild stuff during his career. Billy explains to us how he discovered BJJ way back in 1993, and how he was able to kee
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▶ Episode 012 - Roger Gracie
There can be no argument about it: Roger Gracie is the greatest jiu jitsu player ever to step on the mat. Fresh after his career-defining victory over Marcus Almeida, Roger gifted us with an honest an
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▶ Episode 011 - Scott Langley
Our first 'non jiu jitsu' guest, Scott Langley, is a world-renowned Karate instructor. As a young man he studied Shotokan in Japan and then proceeded to complete one of the most gruelling and intense
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▶ Episode 010 - Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton is a 'coaches' coach'. He's been in the jiu jitsu game for over 25 years and has built a huge network of excellent academies. Besides being the instructor of Connor McGregor's coach John
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▶ Episode 009 - Chris Matakas
Today's special guest is the author of several influential books on the philosophy of jiu jitsu, Chris Matakas. After leaving college, Chris felt that his upbringing and education hadn't adequately pr
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▶ Episode 008 - David Reilly
It's no good being great at Jiu Jitsu is the rest of your life is in a mess. David Reilly has all aspects of life covered. Not only does he have a successful business, but he still manages to have eno
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▶ Episode 007 – Liam Resnekov
It's not often that we meet someone as authentic as Liam Resnekov. Not only is he great jiu jitsu player and the coach of multiple UFC fighters, but he's also one of the most insightful, honest and ch
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▶ Episode 006 - Mike 'Arash' Moghaddas
Mike Moghaddas a life-long martial artist. He wrestled in Iranas a child, competed for the Swedish National Judo team in his teens, and is now a passionate jiu jitsu teacher. Mike is a very intelligen
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▶ Episode 005 - Paul Moran
Picture it. You're a purple belt and jiu jitsu is one of the most important things in your life. Then one day you find out you have a life-threatening illness and you spend the next 5 years too sick t
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▶ Episode 004 - Eddie Fyvie
Eddie Fyvie has been doing jiu jitsu since he was 10 years old. He has fully committed his life to the art and considers furthering it to be his life's purpose. In this conversation we discuss his rel
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▶ Episode 003 - NIck Raphael
This week we spoke to Nick Raphael. Nick isn't a champion or even a naturallytalented jiu jitsu player, but he has the most amazing willpower of anyone I've ever met. The guy just keeps going no matte
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▶ Episode 002 - Mike Bidwell
Mike Bidwell is one of the most popular figures in jiu jitsu today. He is the creative force behind BJJ After 40 and a life-long martial artist. After becoming out of shape and disillusioned with jiu
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▶ Episode 001 - Roy Dean
For our very first episode we have none other than the legendary Roy Dean. Roy holds black belts in Akido, Judo and traditional Ju Jitsu. He is also a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and
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▶ Fear is the Mind Killer
One of my favorite expressions is Everything you want is on the other side of fear’. Chuck J. Rylant, bestselling author of The Perfect Life Manifesto, is somebody who is committed to facing his fears
...
▶ Thug Life
Former MMA fighter Nick Chapman looks like a thug and he wouldn't have it any other way. It's caused people to underestimate him countless times and given him the upper hand in business and social sit
...
▶ The Face of the Father
Is fatherhood the cure for selfishness? Up until the birth of his twins two years ago, Thomas Huisking had always lived life on his terms. As an aspiring polymath, actor and model, Thomas was focused
...
▶ Man on a Mission
Regardless of your circumstances, if you're not sick then the current events have presented you with a huge opportunity. You can choose to waste this time by binging on Netflix, drinking and forwardi
...
▶ Sexual Healing
Few will argue with the statement that sex is one of the best parts of the human experience, but like everything else it has a dark side. This week's guest, Dominick Quartuccio, gives an open and hon
...
▶ Full Spectrum Man
Jay Campbell used to be know amongst his colleagues and clients as the 'F%ck you, pay me' guy. After a spiritual awakening and a lot of deep work on himself he has been able to transform from ruthless
...
▶ The Power to Change
After entering the Air Force under a sense of obligation and duty, Richard Bejtlich to the rank of captain and specialized in Information Warfare before he could no longer ignore the inner voice tell
...
▶ The Route to Health
There's such a wealth of misinformation out there when it comes to health, and engaging in the latest fitness and diet fads will often lead you further away from performance and longevity. Peter Lakat
...
▶ Every Man is My Teacher
Dan Dietrich arrived in the United States with nothing but his wits and a strong work ethic. Through creative thinking and a lot of hustle he achieved success and the lifestyle he'd always dreamed of
...
▶ Back into the Light
Author of 'The Gift of Adversity', Marcus Aurelius Anderson has overcome struggles that would have broken the average man into a million pieces. At his darkest moment, paralyzed from the neck down th
...
▶ Pablo Rosario
Like health and wealth, relationships are one of the most important pillars of every man's life. Pablo Rosario describes his journey from heart-broken 10 year-old who was dumped on the playground to
...
▶ Mike Cernovich
Love him or hate him, Mike Cernovich is as real as they come. A hugely controversial figure in the worlds of media an politics, Mike is also the author of 'Gorilla Mindset', a manifesto on the though
...
▶ Becoming Aligned & 'Cult-Proof' - Dan Mendilow
Deep down, Dan Mendilow always knew that he didn't fit in with the 9-5 script that society had laid out for him and yet he tried to anyway. But living out of alignment with his purpose and who he tru
...
▶ Becoming the Hero of Your Story - Khemit Bailey
Khemit Bailey has had a truly interesting and impressive journey. From his military service where he served as a Mandarin translator in China, to his work at Apple where he safeguarded corporate secr
...
▶ Kyle Mamounis
We've all been told that sugar is unhealthy and that carbs make us fat. But is the science behind those claims really as conclusive as we're led to believe? Kyle Mamounis, PhD is currently a research
...
▶ Andrew Kuhn
Growing up in a small town in Ohio, Andrew Kuhn knew he wanted more out of life. A gifted athlete and student, he was studying pre-med before realizing that a traditional profession was too constrict
...
▶ Ian Savage
Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Why is so much of the human experience characterized by opposing factions and conflict? And why do we find that certain people seem impossible to communica
...
▶ Ep. 09 - Arnaud Saint-Paul
Thought leader, international speaker, and social entrepreneur Arnaud Saint-Paul has used the intersection of spirituality and business to achieve great personal success, and is now focused on giving
...
▶ Ep.08 - Johnny FD
By all measures Johnny FD had it all - a high-paying executive job, an amazing apartment in LA and several fast cars. But it didn’t make him happy. One day he took a trip to Asia and just didn’t go ho
...
▶ Ep.07 - Vaz Sriharan
After enduring 15 years of intense depression and failing to find relief through pharmaceuticals and psychotherapy, Vaz Sriharan realized that the only way out was to face himself and conquer his dem
...
▶ Ep.06 - Yegor Makhiboroda
Yegor Makhiboroda escaped the collapse of the Soviet Union and arrived in America at the age of 8. Despite speaking no english and enduring bullying and isolation, he promised himself that he would ex
...
▶ Ep.05 - Daniele Boleli
Legendary historian and taoist philosopher Daniele Boleli joins us to share what he learned from a death row inmate in San Quentin and why positive thinking isn't the only answer to life's challenges
...
▶ Ep. 04 - Aaron Nesmith-Beck
Aaron is the perfect example of a man who completely reengineered his life. Just a few short years ago he was a shy, self-conscious person who had just left college and didn't know what he wanted to d
...
▶ Ep.03 - Christopher Ryan Trip
Few have had as rich and full a life as Christopher Ryan Trip. By the age of 25 he'd already done more than most complete in a lifetime. Chris explains how he started a real-estate business, worked as
...
▶ Ep. 002 - Robin V
A high-level Freemason, occultist and successful entrepreneur, Robin V has some deep insights into the human experience. In this episode he shares with us the practical applications of mental mastery
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▶ Ep.001 - Josh Macin
For no apparent reason, Josh Macin went from being a happy, healthy guy to an anxious, fractured wreck in a matter of days. It got so bad that he was even institutionalized. Through a phenomenally di
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▶ Ep. 068 - Michael Katilus
Michael Katilus' grew up in a tough part of upstate New York and it shows on his face. His career as a social worker has given him insight into many aspects of human behavior and there's not much he h
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▶ EP. 067 – Dr John Bonner
Jiu Jitsu players have to be healthy to perform on the mats, and part of that is having a relationship with a doctor who is concerned with health as opposed to sickness. Dr Bonner shares his ideas on
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▶ Ep. 066 - Scott Smith
After suddenly being made redundant from a successful corporate career, Scott Smith went all-in on the jiu jitsu lifestyle. Starting with $300 worth of second-hand mats, Scott grew his small training
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▶ Ep. 065 - Stuart Cooper
Considered by many to be the finest jiu jitsu documentary film maker ever, Stuart Cooper followed a difficult and winding path to get where he is today. Stuart opens up about his difficulties with add
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▶ Ep. 064 – Christopher Odell
Founder of the respected jiu jitsu brand Datsura, Chris O’Dell gave up a spiritually empty desk job to follow his dream and build something cool. Chris explains what gave him the courage to take the f
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▶ Ep. 063 – Thomas Mietz
Thomas Mietz knows what it’s like to learn jiu jitsu at the source, having spent the last several years training at the famous Carpe Diem dojo in Tokyo. Thomas explains what makes Japan and Japanese c
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▶ Ep. 062 – Lawrence Dunning
Jiu Jitsu Black belt Lawrence Dunning is a man who has it all. Not only is he a decorated competitor, he’s also a successful businessman who has found success in two completely different industries. L
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▶ Ep.061 – Jay Campbell
For most jiu jitsu players over 35, regular training comes with almost as many costs as it does benefits. Aching muscles and slower recovery are just the inevitable consequences of aging. Or are they?
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▶ Ep.060 – Mike Pastor
A good morning routine can totally transform your life – just ask Mike Pastor, brown belt, yoga master and health expert. According to Mike, in some instances selfishness is actually a good thing. Tak
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▶ Ep.059 - Ishmael Bentley
M-Theory Martial Arts owner Ishmael Bentley is a prolific inventor who owns several patents. Despite achieving huge success creating high-end medical devices, he fell in love with jiu jitsu and decide
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▶ Ep.058 - James Hoffman
Real-life fight club character James Hoffman describes what it's like having your entire life revolve around BJJ. James shares the highs (and lows) of having a partner who trains, as well as how he fo
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▶ Ep.057 – Brent Burniston
Los Angeles, and Hollywood in particular, is a very strange place. Nobody knows this better than Brent Burniston. After growing up in a small rural town, he moved to the big city nearly 20 years ago
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▶ Ep. 056 - Bret Perchaluk
Jiu Jitsu has gained widespread recognition in the military as an effective part of soldiers' combat training. Strategic intelligence student and jiu jitsu black belt Bret Perchaluk has spent years ma
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▶ Ep. 055 – Daren Bartlett
Independent filmmaker, capoeria player and jiu jitsu black belt Daren Bartlett has lived a life of passion and adventure. Guided by the motto 'always get involved', Daren has traveled the world docume
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▶ Ep. 054 – Nogi Yogi
Yogi, black belt, law-enforcement agent and wise-cracker Josh Stockman pulls no punches when it comes to his thoughts on the self-defense’ debate in jiu jitsu. Check out Josh’s Grappling with Yoga pro
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▶ Ep. 053 – Paul Moran 2
Returning to the show for the second time, black belt Paul Moran discusses his latest battle scars and how he still manages to find joy within incredibly tough circumstances.
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▶ Special Episode: Nic Gregoriades AMA
Nic returns from his vacation and shares an insight he gained from two weeks of deep self-reflection in the woods of Northern California.
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▶ Ep. 052: Mike Velez
Brown belt Mike Velez shares the path which took him from to becoming the founder of one of the last remaining BJJ print publications, Jiu Jitsu Magazine. Mike explains how he turned his passion for t
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▶ Ep. 051: Jay Valko
Jay Valko is a tough jiu jitsu competitor and the owner of Valko BJJ in Chicago. The conversation takes a serious turn as Nic and Jay start discussing politics and how difficult it is for people to ch
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▶ Ep.50: Paul Bridges
Paul Bridges is one of the first British jiu jitsu black belts and a seasoned competitor and teacher. He’s also an experienced comic book illustrator that has done work for Marvel. In this episode Pau
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▶ Ep.49: Christopher Reed
Nobody is more devoted to or passionate about jiu jitsu than Chris Reed. Chris credits the art with helping steer him in a better direction after an extraordinarily difficult early life. Chris talks a
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▶ Ep. 048: Pedro Sauer
One of the original black belts who helped establish jiu jitsu in the United States, Pedro Sauer now runs one of the biggest associations in the world. Pedro relates some of the wild events of the ear
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▶ Ep. 047 – Brad Waldron
When he’s not coaching Fortune 500 execs, Brad Waldron spends his time studying human excellence and figuring out how to replicate it. Not only has Brad worked with thought-leaders such as Tony Robbin
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▶ Ep 046: Masterskya
Masterskya is the brainchild of black belts Alex Ecklin and Van Allen Flores – a progressive and open jiu jitsu academy with very few rules and restrictions. Alex and Van explain the ethos behind thei
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▶ Ep 045 : Martin Lowe
One of Nic’s closest friends joins the show for a heartfelt chat on the challenges of life as an international male model, what it’s like training with jiu jitsu legends and his recipe for a charmed l
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▶ Episode 044: Heather Raftery
Our first female guest, Heather Rafter is a super-talented Atos black belt who has a great competition record and an unusual lifestyle - living in her van for most of the year while traveling the Unit
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▶ Episode 043: Adem Redzovic
Adem Redzovic is one of Chicago's most popular jiu jitsu instructors and it's easy to see why. Not only does he have great ability, he has also made it his mission in life to help people evolve throug
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▶ Episode 042: Daniele Boleli
Daniele Boleli is one of the most interesting people in the world of martial arts. Besides being the host of the hugely successful History on Fire podcast, he’s also the author of several fantastic bo
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▶ Episode 041 – David Aguzzi
The Mastermind behind one of the biggest grappling competition circuits in the world, David Aguzzi, is at the top of his game. David describes the passion and vision that was required to create Grappl
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▶ Episode 040 – Jon Hinds
Jon Hinds is truly an inspirational human being. He’s trained jiu jitsu with Rickson Gracie, run fitness classes for Anthony Robbins and his team, and invented several popular fitness products that yo
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▶ Episode 039 - Fernando Yamasaki
One of Brazil's original jiu jitsu exports, Fernando Yamasaki has been immersed in grappling culture since his early teens and seen pretty much everything the jiu jitsu world has to offer. In this int
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▶ Episode 038: Jason Keaton
People like Jason Keaton prove to us all that their are no excuses for not living up to your potential. Despite being legally blind, he still managed to master several martial arts and become a black
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▶ Episode 037: Ryan Ford
Ryan Ford is host of one of the best jiu jitsu shows around, the Grappling Central Podcast. In addition to that, he’s a super-interesting guy with some wonderful stories of his time spent training at
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▶ Episode 036: Robert Drysdale
verything you've ever dreamed of achieving in combat sports Robert Drysdale has already done - he's an ADCC champion, BJJ World Champion, MMA star and owner of a successful academy in Las Vegas. Rober
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▶ Episode 035: Chuck Rylant
Successful public speaker and author of the excellent Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts, Chuck Rylant joins us to share actionable ways of achieving your goa
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▶ Episode 034: Brian Jones
Brian Jones has an extremely impressive set of certifications in the fields of exercise science and strength and conditioning. He’s used this knowledge in combination with his 2nd degree black belt to
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▶ Episode 033 - Gerald Garland
As a former military man, Gerald Garland has travelled the world and 'seen some shit' to say the least. Gerald is the type of person that everyone is always happy to see on the mats - he radiates posi
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▶ Episode 032 - Huntley Smith
Whenever brown belt Huntley Smith engages with something, he does so with total commitment and devotion, and jiu jitsu is no exception. Huntley's relentless pursuit of excellence has created an unpara
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▶ Episode 031 - Oliver Geddes
There is nobody who has immersed themselves more fully into the jiu jitsu lifestyle than Roger Gracie black belt Oliver Geddes. Not only has he had over 1000 competitive matches and refereed hundreds
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▶ Episode 030 - Rondel Benjamin
Despite being relatively isolated from the jiu jitsu world on the tiny island of Trinidad, brown belt Rondel Benjamin has made some very astute observations about the training process and how to perfe
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▶ Episode 029 – Simon Yeo
Ninjitsu is one of the least understood of all the martial arts. It’s not, as commonly believed, all about sneaking and assassination. Ninja and BJJ black belt Simon Yeo joins us to set the record str
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▶ Episode 028 - Henry Akins
World renowned instructor and Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins relates the highs and lows of his incredible jiu jitsu journey. Henry gives us an open and honest account of how the death of one of
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▶ Episode 027 - Andrew MacDonald
Andrew MacDonald left Toronto 7 years ago to live in Thailand. He couldn't find enough jiu jitsu in the city so he created an academy in the heart of Bangkok. Andrew describes life and jiu jitsu for e
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▶ Episode 026 - Manuel Flores
Veteran police officer and accomplished black belt gives us some insights into the plight of Mexican-Americans who do one of America's toughest jobs. Manny describes some of his most difficult moments
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▶ Special Episode - Mike Bidwell 2
BJJ After 40 legend Mike Bidwell drops by to share the news on his exciting new jiu jitsu academy, Flo Life BJJ. Mike explains what he believes will make this academy not only original, but also an ef
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▶ Episode 025 - Kit Dale
It's always refreshing to discuss life and jiu jitsu with a person as unique and accomplished as Kit Dale. Kit and I have a very deep discussion on the age-old 'drilling vs concepts' debate and what e
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▶ Episode 24 - Abraham Marte
Masters World Champ Abraham Marte likes to call it how he sees it. Abraham discusses how injury derailed his competitive goals and forced him to learn some deep lessons about life. He also describes h
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▶ Episode 022 - Roy Dean 2
Our very first guest, Roy Dean, returns for an informal conversation about his For those of us that train, we know that most depictions of fighting in the media are nonsensical and completely divorced
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▶ Episode 021 - Rich Byrne
This week we are joined by Rich Byrne, CEO of the new grappling promotion, KASAI. Rich shares some great stories how he got into BJJ via a chance meeting with Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, former owners
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▶ Episode 020 - Alexander Darwin
For those of us that train, we know that most depictions of fighting in the media are nonsensical and completely divorced from the realities of actual combat. BJJ black belt Alexander Darwin hopes to
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▶ Episode 019 - Josh Griffiths
Yogi, Brown belt Pan American Champion and all-around awesome guy Josh Griffiths stops by to share some of the lessons he's learned running the successful Clockwork Jiu Jitsu academy in Manhattan.
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▶ Episode 018 - Cyrille Diabaté
Cyrille Diabaté spent a lifetime channeling his anger at his mother's death into an epic martial arts career. One of France's fighers, Cyrille has competed at the pinnacle of international combat spor
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▶ Episode 017 - Johnny FD
By all accounts, Johhny FD Had it at all. A big house in the Hollywood hills, fast cars and a high-paying job. But he wasn't happy. He made the courageous step to leave it all behind and sold everythi
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▶ Episode 016 - Nathan Raaths
As martial artists we are on a path which requires us to better ourselves. This means more than just honing our skills on a mat or in a ring - it also requires that we seek to attain the peaks of both
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▶ Episode 015 - 'Budo' Jake McGee
Few people have embraced the jiu jitsu lifestyle as completely as Jake McGee. Graduating from karate to akido to BJJ, Jake is a lifelong martial artist and is also the co-founder of the highly success
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▶ Episode 014 - Daniel Strauss
At just 27 years old, whizz-kid Daniel Strauss has already achieved a phenomenal amount in the worlds of grappling and jiu jitsu. A two-time Polaris veteran, Daniel contributes much of his success to
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▶ Episode 013 - Billy 'Biohazard' Graziadei
As the guitarist and vocalist of the band Biohazard, Billy Graziadei has seen some wild stuff during his career. Billy explains to us how he discovered BJJ way back in 1993, and how he was able to kee
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▶ Episode 012 - Roger Gracie
There can be no argument about it: Roger Gracie is the greatest jiu jitsu player ever to step on the mat. Fresh after his career-defining victory over Marcus Almeida, Roger gifted us with an honest an
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▶ Episode 011 - Scott Langley
Our first 'non jiu jitsu' guest, Scott Langley, is a world-renowned Karate instructor. As a young man he studied Shotokan in Japan and then proceeded to complete one of the most gruelling and intense
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▶ Episode 010 - Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton is a 'coaches' coach'. He's been in the jiu jitsu game for over 25 years and has built a huge network of excellent academies. Besides being the instructor of Connor McGregor's coach John
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▶ Episode 009 - Chris Matakas
Today's special guest is the author of several influential books on the philosophy of jiu jitsu, Chris Matakas. After leaving college, Chris felt that his upbringing and education hadn't adequately pr
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▶ Episode 008 - David Reilly
It's no good being great at Jiu Jitsu is the rest of your life is in a mess. David Reilly has all aspects of life covered. Not only does he have a successful business, but he still manages to have eno
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▶ Episode 007 – Liam Resnekov
It's not often that we meet someone as authentic as Liam Resnekov. Not only is he great jiu jitsu player and the coach of multiple UFC fighters, but he's also one of the most insightful, honest and ch
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▶ Episode 006 - Mike 'Arash' Moghaddas
Mike Moghaddas a life-long martial artist. He wrestled in Iranas a child, competed for the Swedish National Judo team in his teens, and is now a passionate jiu jitsu teacher. Mike is a very intelligen
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▶ Episode 005 - Paul Moran
Picture it. You're a purple belt and jiu jitsu is one of the most important things in your life. Then one day you find out you have a life-threatening illness and you spend the next 5 years too sick t
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▶ Episode 004 - Eddie Fyvie
Eddie Fyvie has been doing jiu jitsu since he was 10 years old. He has fully committed his life to the art and considers furthering it to be his life's purpose. In this conversation we discuss his rel
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▶ Episode 003 - NIck Raphael
This week we spoke to Nick Raphael. Nick isn't a champion or even a naturallytalented jiu jitsu player, but he has the most amazing willpower of anyone I've ever met. The guy just keeps going no matte
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▶ Episode 002 - Mike Bidwell
Mike Bidwell is one of the most popular figures in jiu jitsu today. He is the creative force behind BJJ After 40 and a life-long martial artist. After becoming out of shape and disillusioned with jiu
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▶ Episode 001 - Roy Dean
For our very first episode we have none other than the legendary Roy Dean. Roy holds black belts in Akido, Judo and traditional Ju Jitsu. He is also a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and
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▶ Man on a Mission
Regardless of your circumstances, if you're not sick then the current events have presented you with a huge opportunity. You can choose to waste this time by binging on Netflix, drinking and forwardi
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▶ Sexual Healing
Few will argue with the statement that sex is one of the best parts of the human experience, but like everything else it has a dark side. This week's guest, Dominick Quartuccio, gives an open and hon
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▶ Full Spectrum Man
Jay Campbell used to be know amongst his colleagues and clients as the 'F%ck you, pay me' guy. After a spiritual awakening and a lot of deep work on himself he has been able to transform from ruthless
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▶ The Power to Change
After entering the Air Force under a sense of obligation and duty, Richard Bejtlich to the rank of captain and specialized in Information Warfare before he could no longer ignore the inner voice tell
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▶ The Route to Health
There's such a wealth of misinformation out there when it comes to health, and engaging in the latest fitness and diet fads will often lead you further away from performance and longevity. Peter Lakat
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▶ Every Man is My Teacher
Dan Dietrich arrived in the United States with nothing but his wits and a strong work ethic. Through creative thinking and a lot of hustle he achieved success and the lifestyle he'd always dreamed of
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▶ Back into the Light
Author of 'The Gift of Adversity', Marcus Aurelius Anderson has overcome struggles that would have broken the average man into a million pieces. At his darkest moment, paralyzed from the neck down th
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▶ Pablo Rosario
Like health and wealth, relationships are one of the most important pillars of every man's life. Pablo Rosario describes his journey from heart-broken 10 year-old who was dumped on the playground to
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▶ Mike Cernovich
Love him or hate him, Mike Cernovich is as real as they come. A hugely controversial figure in the worlds of media an politics, Mike is also the author of 'Gorilla Mindset', a manifesto on the though
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▶ Becoming Aligned & 'Cult-Proof' - Dan Mendilow
Deep down, Dan Mendilow always knew that he didn't fit in with the 9-5 script that society had laid out for him and yet he tried to anyway. But living out of alignment with his purpose and who he tru
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▶ Becoming the Hero of Your Story - Khemit Bailey
Khemit Bailey has had a truly interesting and impressive journey. From his military service where he served as a Mandarin translator in China, to his work at Apple where he safeguarded corporate secr
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▶ Kyle Mamounis
We've all been told that sugar is unhealthy and that carbs make us fat. But is the science behind those claims really as conclusive as we're led to believe? Kyle Mamounis, PhD is currently a research
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▶ Andrew Kuhn
Growing up in a small town in Ohio, Andrew Kuhn knew he wanted more out of life. A gifted athlete and student, he was studying pre-med before realizing that a traditional profession was too constrict
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▶ Ian Savage
Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Why is so much of the human experience characterized by opposing factions and conflict? And why do we find that certain people seem impossible to communica
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▶ Ep. 09 - Arnaud Saint-Paul
Thought leader, international speaker, and social entrepreneur Arnaud Saint-Paul has used the intersection of spirituality and business to achieve great personal success, and is now focused on giving
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▶ Ep.08 - Johnny FD
By all measures Johnny FD had it all - a high-paying executive job, an amazing apartment in LA and several fast cars. But it didn’t make him happy. One day he took a trip to Asia and just didn’t go ho
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▶ Ep.07 - Vaz Sriharan
After enduring 15 years of intense depression and failing to find relief through pharmaceuticals and psychotherapy, Vaz Sriharan realized that the only way out was to face himself and conquer his dem
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▶ Ep.06 - Yegor Makhiboroda
Yegor Makhiboroda escaped the collapse of the Soviet Union and arrived in America at the age of 8. Despite speaking no english and enduring bullying and isolation, he promised himself that he would ex
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▶ Ep.05 - Daniele Boleli
Legendary historian and taoist philosopher Daniele Boleli joins us to share what he learned from a death row inmate in San Quentin and why positive thinking isn't the only answer to life's challenges
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▶ Ep. 04 - Aaron Nesmith-Beck
Aaron is the perfect example of a man who completely reengineered his life. Just a few short years ago he was a shy, self-conscious person who had just left college and didn't know what he wanted to d
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▶ Ep.03 - Christopher Ryan Trip
Few have had as rich and full a life as Christopher Ryan Tripp. By the age of 25 he'd already done more than most complete in a lifetime. Chris explains how he started a real-estate business, worked a
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▶ Ep. 002 - Robin V
A high-level Freemason, occultist and successful entrepreneur, Robin V has some deep insights into the human experience. In this episode he shares with us the practical applications of mental mastery
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▶ Ep.001 - Josh Macin
For no apparent reason, Josh Macin went from being a happy, healthy guy to an anxious, fractured wreck in a matter of days. It got so bad that he was even institutionalized. Through a phenomenally di
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▶ Ep. 068 - Michael Katilus
Michael Katilus' grew up in a tough part of upstate New York and it shows on his face. His career as a social worker has given him insight into many aspects of human behavior and there's not much he h
...
▶ EP. 067 – Dr John Bonner
Jiu Jitsu players have to be healthy to perform on the mats, and part of that is having a relationship with a doctor who is concerned with health as opposed to sickness. Dr Bonner shares his ideas on
...
▶ Ep. 066 - Scott Smith
After suddenly being made redundant from a successful corporate career, Scott Smith went all-in on the jiu jitsu lifestyle. Starting with $300 worth of second-hand mats, Scott grew his small training
...
▶ Ep. 065 - Stuart Cooper
Considered by many to be the finest jiu jitsu documentary film maker ever, Stuart Cooper followed a difficult and winding path to get where he is today. Stuart opens up about his difficulties with add
...
▶ Ep. 064 – Christopher Odell
Founder of the respected jiu jitsu brand Datsura, Chris O’Dell gave up a spiritually empty desk job to follow his dream and build something cool. Chris explains what gave him the courage to take the f
...
▶ Ep. 063 – Thomas Mietz
Thomas Mietz knows what it’s like to learn jiu jitsu at the source, having spent the last several years training at the famous Carpe Diem dojo in Tokyo. Thomas explains what makes Japan and Japanese c
...
▶ Ep. 062 – Lawrence Dunning
Jiu Jitsu Black belt Lawrence Dunning is a man who has it all. Not only is he a decorated competitor, he’s also a successful businessman who has found success in two completely different industries. L
...
▶ Ep.061 – Jay Campbell
For most jiu jitsu players over 35, regular training comes with almost as many costs as it does benefits. Aching muscles and slower recovery are just the inevitable consequences of aging. Or are they?
...
▶ Ep.060 – Mike Pastor
A good morning routine can totally transform your life – just ask Mike Pastor, brown belt, yoga master and health expert. According to Mike, in some instances selfishness is actually a good thing. Tak
...
▶ Ep.059 - Ishmael Bentley
M-Theory Martial Arts owner Ishmael Bentley is a prolific inventor who owns several patents. Despite achieving huge success creating high-end medical devices, he fell in love with jiu jitsu and decide
...
▶ Ep.058 - James Hoffman
Real-life fight club character James Hoffman describes what it's like having your entire life revolve around BJJ. James shares the highs (and lows) of having a partner who trains, as well as how he fo
...
▶ Ep.057 – Brent Burniston
Los Angeles, and Hollywood in particular, is a very strange place. Nobody knows this better than Brent Burniston. After growing up in a small rural town, he moved to the big city nearly 20 years ago
...
▶ Ep. 056 - Bret Perchaluk
Jiu Jitsu has gained widespread recognition in the military as an effective part of soldiers' combat training. Strategic intelligence student and jiu jitsu black belt Bret Perchaluk has spent years ma
...
▶ Ep. 055 – Daren Bartlett
Independent filmmaker, capoeria player and jiu jitsu black belt Daren Bartlett has lived a life of passion and adventure. Guided by the motto 'always get involved', Daren has traveled the world docume
...
▶ Ep. 054 – Nogi Yogi
Yogi, black belt, law-enforcement agent and wise-cracker Josh Stockman pulls no punches when it comes to his thoughts on the self-defense’ debate in jiu jitsu. Check out Josh’s Grappling with Yoga pro
...
▶ Ep. 053 – Paul Moran 2
Returning to the show for the second time, black belt Paul Moran discusses his latest battle scars and how he still manages to find joy within incredibly tough circumstances.
...
▶ Special Episode: Nic Gregoriades AMA
Nic returns from his vacation and shares an insight he gained from two weeks of deep self-reflection in the woods of Northern California.
...
▶ Ep. 052: Mike Velez
Brown belt Mike Velez shares the path which took him from to becoming the founder of one of the last remaining BJJ print publications, Jiu Jitsu Magazine. Mike explains how he turned his passion for t
...
▶ Ep. 051: Jay Valko
Jay Valko is a tough jiu jitsu competitor and the owner of Valko BJJ in Chicago. The conversation takes a serious turn as Nic and Jay start discussing politics and how difficult it is for people to ch
...
▶ Ep.50: Paul Bridges
Paul Bridges is one of the first British jiu jitsu black belts and a seasoned competitor and teacher. He’s also an experienced comic book illustrator that has done work for Marvel. In this episode Pau
...
▶ Ep.49: Christopher Reed
Nobody is more devoted to or passionate about jiu jitsu than Chris Reed. Chris credits the art with helping steer him in a better direction after an extraordinarily difficult early life. Chris talks a
...
▶ Ep. 048: Pedro Sauer
One of the original black belts who helped establish jiu jitsu in the United States, Pedro Sauer now runs one of the biggest associations in the world. Pedro relates some of the wild events of the ear
...
▶ Ep. 047 – Brad Waldron
When he’s not coaching Fortune 500 execs, Brad Waldron spends his time studying human excellence and figuring out how to replicate it. Not only has Brad worked with thought-leaders such as Tony Robbin
...
▶ Ep 046: Masterskya
Masterskya is the brainchild of black belts Alex Ecklin and Van Allen Flores – a progressive and open jiu jitsu academy with very few rules and restrictions. Alex and Van explain the ethos behind thei
...
▶ Ep 045 : Martin Lowe
One of Nic’s closest friends joins the show for a heartfelt chat on the challenges of life as an international male model, what it’s like training with jiu jitsu legends and his recipe for a charmed l
...
▶ Episode 044: Heather Raftery
Our first female guest, Heather Rafter is a super-talented Atos black belt who has a great competition record and an unusual lifestyle - living in her van for most of the year while traveling the Unit
...
▶ Episode 043: Adem Redzovic
Adem Redzovic is one of Chicago's most popular jiu jitsu instructors and it's easy to see why. Not only does he have great ability, he has also made it his mission in life to help people evolve throug
...
▶ Episode 042: Daniele Boleli
Daniele Boleli is one of the most interesting people in the world of martial arts. Besides being the host of the hugely successful History on Fire podcast, he’s also the author of several fantastic bo
...
▶ Episode 041 – David Aguzzi
The Mastermind behind one of the biggest grappling competition circuits in the world, David Aguzzi, is at the top of his game. David describes the passion and vision that was required to create Grappl
...
▶ Episode 040 – Jon Hinds
Jon Hinds is truly an inspirational human being. He’s trained jiu jitsu with Rickson Gracie, run fitness classes for Anthony Robbins and his team, and invented several popular fitness products that yo
...
▶ Episode 039 - Fernando Yamasaki
One of Brazil's original jiu jitsu exports, Fernando Yamasaki has been immersed in grappling culture since his early teens and seen pretty much everything the jiu jitsu world has to offer. In this int
...
▶ Episode 038: Jason Keaton
People like Jason Keaton prove to us all that their are no excuses for not living up to your potential. Despite being legally blind, he still managed to master several martial arts and become a black
...
▶ Episode 037: Ryan Ford
Ryan Ford is host of one of the best jiu jitsu shows around, the Grappling Central Podcast. In addition to that, he’s a super-interesting guy with some wonderful stories of his time spent training at
...
▶ Episode 036: Robert Drysdale
verything you've ever dreamed of achieving in combat sports Robert Drysdale has already done - he's an ADCC champion, BJJ World Champion, MMA star and owner of a successful academy in Las Vegas. Rober
...
▶ Episode 035: Chuck Rylant
Successful public speaker and author of the excellent Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts, Chuck Rylant joins us to share actionable ways of achieving your goa
...
▶ Episode 034: Brian Jones
Brian Jones has an extremely impressive set of certifications in the fields of exercise science and strength and conditioning. He’s used this knowledge in combination with his 2nd degree black belt to
...
▶ Episode 033 - Gerald Garland
As a former military man, Gerald Garland has travelled the world and 'seen some shit' to say the least. Gerald is the type of person that everyone is always happy to see on the mats - he radiates posi
...
▶ Episode 032 - Huntley Smith
Whenever brown belt Huntley Smith engages with something, he does so with total commitment and devotion, and jiu jitsu is no exception. Huntley's relentless pursuit of excellence has created an unpara
...
▶ Episode 031 - Oliver Geddes
There is nobody who has immersed themselves more fully into the jiu jitsu lifestyle than Roger Gracie black belt Oliver Geddes. Not only has he had over 1000 competitive matches and refereed hundreds
...
▶ Episode 030 - Rondel Benjamin
Despite being relatively isolated from the jiu jitsu world on the tiny island of Trinidad, brown belt Rondel Benjamin has made some very astute observations about the training process and how to perfe
...
▶ Episode 029 – Simon Yeo
Ninjitsu is one of the least understood of all the martial arts. It’s not, as commonly believed, all about sneaking and assassination. Ninja and BJJ black belt Simon Yeo joins us to set the record str
...
▶ Episode 028 - Henry Akins
World renowned instructor and Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins relates the highs and lows of his incredible jiu jitsu journey. Henry gives us an open and honest account of how the death of one of
...
▶ Episode 027 - Andrew MacDonald
Andrew MacDonald left Toronto 7 years ago to live in Thailand. He couldn't find enough jiu jitsu in the city so he created an academy in the heart of Bangkok. Andrew describes life and jiu jitsu for e
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▶ Episode 026 - Manuel Flores
Veteran police officer and accomplished black belt gives us some insights into the plight of Mexican-Americans who do one of America's toughest jobs. Manny describes some of his most difficult moments
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▶ Special Episode - Mike Bidwell 2
BJJ After 40 legend Mike Bidwell drops by to share the news on his exciting new jiu jitsu academy, Flo Life BJJ. Mike explains what he believes will make this academy not only original, but also an ef
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▶ Episode 025 - Kit Dale
It's always refreshing to discuss life and jiu jitsu with a person as unique and accomplished as Kit Dale. Kit and I have a very deep discussion on the age-old 'drilling vs concepts' debate and what e
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▶ Episode 24 - Abraham Marte
Masters World Champ Abraham Marte likes to call it how he sees it. Abraham discusses how injury derailed his competitive goals and forced him to learn some deep lessons about life. He also describes h
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▶ Episode 022 - Roy Dean 2
Our very first guest, Roy Dean, returns for an informal conversation about his For those of us that train, we know that most depictions of fighting in the media are nonsensical and completely divorced
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▶ Episode 021 - Rich Byrne
This week we are joined by Rich Byrne, CEO of the new grappling promotion, KASAI. Rich shares some great stories how he got into BJJ via a chance meeting with Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, former owners
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▶ Episode 020 - Alexander Darwin
For those of us that train, we know that most depictions of fighting in the media are nonsensical and completely divorced from the realities of actual combat. BJJ black belt Alexander Darwin hopes to
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▶ Episode 019 - Josh Griffiths
Yogi, Brown belt Pan American Champion and all-around awesome guy Josh Griffiths stops by to share some of the lessons he's learned running the successful Clockwork Jiu Jitsu academy in Manhattan.
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▶ Episode 018 - Cyrille Diabaté
Cyrille Diabaté spent a lifetime channeling his anger at his mother's death into an epic martial arts career. One of France's fighers, Cyrille has competed at the pinnacle of international combat spor
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▶ Episode 017 - Johnny FD
By all accounts, Johhny FD Had it at all. A big house in the Hollywood hills, fast cars and a high-paying job. But he wasn't happy. He made the courageous step to leave it all behind and sold everythi
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▶ Episode 016 - Nathan Raaths
As martial artists we are on a path which requires us to better ourselves. This means more than just honing our skills on a mat or in a ring - it also requires that we seek to attain the peaks of both
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▶ Episode 015 - 'Budo' Jake McGee
Few people have embraced the jiu jitsu lifestyle as completely as Jake McGee. Graduating from karate to akido to BJJ, Jake is a lifelong martial artist and is also the co-founder of the highly success
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▶ Episode 014 - Daniel Strauss
At just 27 years old, whizz-kid Daniel Strauss has already achieved a phenomenal amount in the worlds of grappling and jiu jitsu. A two-time Polaris veteran, Daniel contributes much of his success to
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▶ Episode 013 - Billy 'Biohazard' Graziadei
As the guitarist and vocalist of the band Biohazard, Billy Graziadei has seen some wild stuff during his career. Billy explains to us how he discovered BJJ way back in 1993, and how he was able to kee
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▶ Episode 012 - Roger Gracie
There can be no argument about it: Roger Gracie is the greatest jiu jitsu player ever to step on the mat. Fresh after his career-defining victory over Marcus Almeida, Roger gifted us with an honest an
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▶ Episode 011 - Scott Langley
Our first 'non jiu jitsu' guest, Scott Langley, is a world-renowned Karate instructor. As a young man he studied Shotokan in Japan and then proceeded to complete one of the most gruelling and intense
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▶ Episode 010 - Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton is a 'coaches' coach'. He's been in the jiu jitsu game for over 25 years and has built a huge network of excellent academies. Besides being the instructor of Connor McGregor's coach John
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▶ Episode 009 - Chris Matakas
Today's special guest is the author of several influential books on the philosophy of jiu jitsu, Chris Matakas. After leaving college, Chris felt that his upbringing and education hadn't adequately pr
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▶ Episode 008 - David Reilly
It's no good being great at Jiu Jitsu is the rest of your life is in a mess. David Reilly has all aspects of life covered. Not only does he have a successful business, but he still manages to have eno
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▶ Episode 007 – Liam Resnekov
It's not often that we meet someone as authentic as Liam Resnekov. Not only is he great jiu jitsu player and the coach of multiple UFC fighters, but he's also one of the most insightful, honest and ch
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▶ Episode 006 - Mike 'Arash' Moghaddas
Mike Moghaddas a life-long martial artist. He wrestled in Iranas a child, competed for the Swedish National Judo team in his teens, and is now a passionate jiu jitsu teacher. Mike is a very intelligen
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▶ Episode 005 - Paul Moran
Picture it. You're a purple belt and jiu jitsu is one of the most important things in your life. Then one day you find out you have a life-threatening illness and you spend the next 5 years too sick t
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▶ Episode 004 - Eddie Fyvie
Eddie Fyvie has been doing jiu jitsu since he was 10 years old. He has fully committed his life to the art and considers furthering it to be his life's purpose. In this conversation we discuss his rel
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▶ Episode 003 - NIck Raphael
This week we spoke to Nick Raphael. Nick isn't a champion or even a naturallytalented jiu jitsu player, but he has the most amazing willpower of anyone I've ever met. The guy just keeps going no matte
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▶ Episode 002 - Mike Bidwell
Mike Bidwell is one of the most popular figures in jiu jitsu today. He is the creative force behind BJJ After 40 and a life-long martial artist. After becoming out of shape and disillusioned with jiu
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▶ Episode 001 - Roy Dean
For our very first episode we have none other than the legendary Roy Dean. Roy holds black belts in Akido, Judo and traditional Ju Jitsu. He is also a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and
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