▶ BJJ Fanatics 542: Sean Patrick Flanery
Sean Patrick Flanery joins the show to talk about how he found Jiu-Jitsu in the 90's, adapting BJJ into films and the vision behind his hit film Born a Champion. He also talks about the two types of m
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 541: Fabio Gurgel
Master Fabio Gurgel joins the show to talk about the two paths of growth in Jiu-Jitsu that need equal focus from the community. He also shares his opinion that the way BJJ is marketed should be reflec
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 540: Paul Sharp
Paul Sharp is one of the US's most respected self defense experts. In this episode he talks about how his training saved him as an undercover narcotics agent and how he teaches Jiu-Jitsu to nurses and
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 539: Chris Haueter
Chris Haueter joins the show for a deep conversation about Jiu-Jitsu! He talks about his role as a carrier of the art, human's primitive grappling instincts and how his approach to teaching changes
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 538: Eliot Marshall
UFC veteran Eliot Marshall joins the show to share insight on building a healthy culture within a gym, why first impressions are everything when a new student visits and what school owners can do to m
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 537: Bernardo Faria
Its a HUGE HONOR to have Bernardo back to discuss the value of confidence as a competitor, BJJ for old guys and Bernardo opens up about how Jiu-Jitsu taught him more life skills than college did. He
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 536: Magid Hage
Magid Hage joins the show to tell his story and share his unique perspective on Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about how having other hobbies outside Jiu-Jitsu like Surfing and Yoga have helped him on the mats.
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 535: Lachlan Giles
Lachlan Giles is back! We discuss fatherhood, how Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals have changed with the sport's growth, how he guages a student's progress and the importance of having a plan in BJJ.
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 534: Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back! This time we cover recent MMA fights, Brazilian TV shows and tattoo ideas. He also talks about 80's metal, strategies for battling cannibals and Jiu-Jitsu moves that work well in moshpit
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 533: Roberto Jiminez
Roberto Jiminez joins the show to discuss his ADCC trials performance, the life of a young athlete, taking the road less-traveled in life, nutrition and the pride he takes in being a natural athlete!
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 532: Adam Wardzinski
Adam Wardzinski joins the show to talk about traveling to compete, applying Jiu-Jitsu to learn other things, being ambidextrous with your game and the sweeping mechanics you need to understand in BJJ!
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 531: Jeff Glover returns
Jeff Glover is back! We discuss overcoming larger opponents, declining rolls with people, learning to be aggressive and the Deep Half Guard! Other topics include Vlad The Impaler, zombie apocalypse pl
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 530: Josh Cisneros
Josh Cisneros joins the show to talk about his start in Jiu-Jitsu and how his Wrestling background helped him. He also talks about the importance of patience on the mats and his thoughts on ADCC, as w
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 529: Bruno Bastos
Bruno Bastos joins the show to talk about guiding kids through Jiu-Jitsu, tough lessons learned on the mats and gives solid advice for future BJJ instructors. He also breaks down his Bubble Theory a
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 528: Stephen Whittier
Stephen Whittier joins the show to discuss optimizing your Jiu-Jitsu after 40, the core principles of BJJ, the role of optimal alignment and understanding strength in context. He also explains the ben
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 527: Josh Barnett Returns!
The Warmaster returns! This time we discuss the importance of setting boundaries as a coach, Josh explains why he prefers a smaller pool of students and he also talks about the value of a good ego. He
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 526: Neil Melanson
Neil Melanson joins the show to share advice on figuring out your game, adapting techniques to your body type, getting the most out of training with anyone, and how nothing in grappling is new. He als
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 525: Matt The Immortal Brown
Matt Brown joins the show to share his inspirational story. From overcoming drug use and surviving a heroin overdose, to becoming one of the UFC's most successful welterweights in history. He also tal
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 524: Tarsis Humphreys
4x World Champion Tarsis Humphreys joins the show to talk about actively training your mindset, leg locks in the gi and finding your perfect training frequency. He also gives advice for BJJ athletes w
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 523: Wade Schalles
Legendary Wrestler and Coach, Wade Schalles joins the show to discuss why he teaches techniques in reverse, spinal manipulation to improve pins and how Jiu-Jitsu guys can use pins effectively. He also
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 522: Karel Silverfox Pravec
Silverfox is back! In this episode he discusses avoiding burnout in Jiu-Jitsu, the idea of building universal grips and he dives deep on his Split Guard system! He also gives advice to the 40+ crowd t
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 521: Mason Fowler
Mason Fowler joins the show to talk about overcoming a troubled youth through sports and Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses learning in an unstructured enviornment and how competition exposes your true BJJ game.
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 520: Kurt Osiander
After nearly a year since his last appearance, Kurt joins the show to give an update about his health and recovery. Other topics include cheap food hacks. Waterworld apocalypse scenerios. He also give
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 519: John Combs
John Combs joins the show to discuss pay vs prestige in BJJ events, why he eats fermented foods with every meal and finding the right environment for growth. He also gives some great technical insight
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 518: Travis Stevens
Travis Stevens joins the show and shares his frustrations with Judo in the US and what he feels the sport needs to continue to grow. He also talks about overcoming the fear of losing a how BJJ players
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 517: Ryan Gruhn
Ryan Gruhn joins the show to talk about his diverse MA background which includes full contact competitive stick fighting! Other topics include using BJJ for self defense when weapons are present and w
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 516: Haisam Rida
Haisam Rida joins the show to share his story! Topics include immigrating from Ghana to Japan, training in Japanese academies, surviving the Fukushima disaster and navigating America's fast food choic
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 515: Bird Wiltse
In his first podcast interview ever, Bird explains the importance of skill tiers in training rooms, overcoming overthinking, commitment when attacking and managing your internal monologue. He also con
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 514: Andrew Wiltse
Andrew Wiltse joins the show to sound off on PEDs in BJJ, harsh truths about BJJ for self defense and the importance of conditioning. He also opens up about mental health, his passion for literature a
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 513: Thomas Rozdzynski
Thomas Rozdzynski joins the show to discuss the art of teaching Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include gym culture, curriculums, mat fees and more. He also explains the importance of teaching the more boring par
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 512: Amanda Tubby Alequin
Amanda Tubby Alequin joins the show to talk about learning to hit the mental switch in competition, building protocols from guard and the value of focusing on the mechanics of techniques. She also s
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 511: Renato Canuto
Renato Canuto provides tremendous insight for all competitors! He talks about managing adrenaline dumps and fatigue, avoiding overthinking and how to develop a pre-competition routine. He also talks a
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 510: Roy Dean
Roy Dean joins the show to talk about the pressures and expectations black belts carry, rank envy and keeping a student mindset. He also talks about designing and re-designing your game and his new fi
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 509: Tommy Langaker
Tommy Langaker joins the show to talk about his transition from Japanese JuJitsu to BJJ, seeing Jiu-Jitsu as a language and using BJJ in self defense. He also talks about video games and the Collar Sl
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 508: Pedro Marinho
Pedro Marinho joins the show to talk about overcoming self doubts as a competitor, the importance of understanding the mental game and coming to the US and training in Texas. He also drops knowledge o
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 507: Scott Nelson
Scott Nelson was one of the early men in the trenches helping BJJ grow into the sport it is today. He talks about founding BJJ's oldest website, living in Brazil in the 90's and nearly getting killed
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 506: Henry Akins
Henry Akins joins the show to discuss the fine points of weight distribution, overcoming plateaus and why you need to always fight to be on top! He also opens up about his near-fatal motorcycle accide
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 505: Jordan Preisinger
Jordan Preisinger joins the show to discuss the benefits of online learning, starting a gym when he was a blue belt and dealing with people who criticize your goals. He also talks about his self-guide
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 504: Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams joins the show to share his thoughts on ADCC 2022 where he will be in the 66kg division. He also talks about life as a professional grappler, why he still attends local tournaments and
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▶ Episode 460: Matt Heafy
The frontman and guitarist of the metal band Trivium, BJJ brown belt Matt Heafy sits down to discuss how he’s overcome being a “slow learner”, making progress while balancing work and the value of fai
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 503: Vernon Kirk
Vernon Kirk joins the show to talk about his experience in various grappling styles and how he blends them together for maximum efficiency. He also talks about leg locks in Sambo vs BJJ, learning take
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 502: Cole Abate
Cole Abate joins the show to talk about being a full-time athlete as a kid, building discipline in your training and competition mindset. He also shares his thoughts on potentially becoming the younge
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 501: Felipe Pena
Felipe Pena joins the show to talk about his development in the art, building discipline within yourself and his decision to retire from IBJJF events. He also shares his thoughts on a potential rematc
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 500: Jeff Glover
Jeff Glover joins the show to talk about accidental triangles, how his instructor Franjinha changed the direction of his life, improving weak spots in his game and learning to stop worrying what other
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 499: William Tackett
William Tackett joins the show to talk about the value of competition, overcoming tournament anxiety, why the Coyote Half Guard was revolutionary for his game and his thoughts on crosstraining. He als
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 498: Amanda Leve
Amanda Leve joins the show to talk about her transition into MMA, why the purple belt was the hardest rank for her and having to close her school due to Covid lockdowns. She also talks about her big w
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 497: Sean Applegate
Sean Applegate joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in a small town, the meaning of belts and the importance of understanding weight distribution. He also gives deep insight on outside heel hooks
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 496: Pedro Sauer
Pedro Sauer joins the show to talk about longevity in Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of learning to set traps and how your physical limitations can become strengths. He also gives deep insight on escaping
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 495: Gui Mendes ft Bernardo Faria
In this special episode, Bernardo Faria sits down with Gui Mendes during the 2021 Worlds in California for an interview! They discuss developing champions, competition, academy ownership and much more
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 494: Matt Lindland
Coach Matt Lindland joins the show to discuss why he chose Greco over Freestyle Wrestling, developing take downs, the importance of taking risk and the greatest lessons he learned from his Olympic exp
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 493: Jeff Curran
Jeff Curran joins the show to discuss how he found BJJ in the early 90's, the importance of holding rank to a high standard and dealing with feeling technically inadequate. He also gives great insight
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 492: Ryan Aitken
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Champion Ryan Aitken joins the show to share his story. He talks about the benefits he's gotten from exploring all branches of the BJJ tree, the importance of finding the right team,
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 491: Greg Jackson
Legendary MMA coach Greg Jackson joins the show to talk about his origins growing up in a tough neighborhood, developing yourself as a martial artist, BJJ's impact on the martial arts world, coaching
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 490: James Clingerman
James Clingerman joins the show to share his story! Topics include the early days of BJJ in the midwest, learning to teach others and recognizing culty gyms. He also gives technical insight on his f
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▶ Episode 449 - Kody Steele
Kody Steele joins the show to talk about transitioning from Wrestling to BJJ, developing a take down game and diet and conditioning. He also talks about overcoming shyness, his future ambitions in MMA
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▶ Episode 448 - Andre Terencio returns
Andre Terencio returns to talk about school ownership, building a strong curriculum, his BJJ for law enforcement program, heel hooks in the IBJJF and social projects in Brazil. He also gives advice fo
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▶ Shawn Williams returns
Shawn joins the show for the 3rd time to talk about moving from LA, opening a new academy on the east coast, maintaining skills, patience while rolling and running an apparel brand. He also gives tech
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▶ Episode 446 - Kody Hamrah
Coach Kody is the dedicated wrestling coach of Demian Maia and Shogun Rua. A lifelong wrestler and former NCAA D1 team captain, Kody shares his thoughts on Wrestling for BJJ, mindset and the value of
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▶ Episode 445 - Richard Bresler
The first American to train BJJ, Richard Bresler joins the show to talk about finding the art in the 70's and how it helped him overcome addiction. He also talks about the Gracie Garage, challenge mat
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▶ Episode 444 - Omar Lira
Professor Omar Lira was one of Ryan's first instructors in Jiu-Jitsu. He joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in the 90's, how Jiu-Jitsu pulled him away from an unhealthy lifestyle and the decisi
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▶ Episode 443 - Jon Blank
Jon Blank joins the show to talk about starting Jiu-Jitsu with a Wrestling background, quitting his job for Jiu-Jitsu, opening an academy and and why he doesn't use contracts for students. He also giv
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▶ Episode 442 - Karel Silverfox Pravec returns
Silverfox is back! We catch up with him and what he's been up to since the pandemic and discuss gym culture, academy expansion, selecting enforcers, managing egos and overcoming plateaus. He also give
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▶ Episode 441 - Roberto Godoi
Roberto Godoi joins the show to talk about training since the 80's and being part of one of Sao Paulo's most heated rivalries with his former partner. He also talks about the guard, self defense, grip
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▶ Episode 440 - Thomas Lisboa
Thomas Lisboa joins the show to talk about beginning BJJ back when it had a bad reputation in Brazil, why white belts shouldn't be focused on building a game yet and how offense can become defense. He
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▶ Episode 439 - Sean Daugherty
Sean Daugherty joins the show to talk about the early UFC days, training at the Lion's Den, the value of learning other styles and mental coaching. He also discusses the importance of pursuing passion
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▶ Episode 438 - Halloween 2020
Kurt is back for our 5th Halloween Special! Topics include cosplay, lame costumes, Ryan's embarrassing robbery story, best and worst treats, bad horror movies, sketchy food and radioactive areas. We a
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▶ Episode 437 - josh Ruiz
Sensei Josh Ruiz joins the show to talk about molding BJJ with Judo, making grips that matter and chaining techniques together. He also talks about the relation between throws and sweeps, customizing
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▶ Episode 436 - Joe Baize
Joe Baize joins the show to talk about unorthodox techniques, leg lock concepts and training dummies. He also opens up about battling depression through Jiu-Jitsu, building comfort with competition an
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▶ Episode 435 - Joel Bane
Coach Joel Bane joins the show and speaks candidly about his difficult youth and his military experience. He also shares technical mat advice from his diverse grappling background. Ryan and Joel also
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▶ Episode 434 - Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back! Still sheltered in place, Kurt vents about wildfires, paintball vs airsoft, mummies, eating paste as a kid, fugitive war criminals and his obsession with tupperware. He also talks video
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▶ Episode 433 - Anthony Ashnault
Anthony Ashnault joins the show to talk about how culture can influence success, overcoming injury and the development of important grappling skills like grip strength, hand fighting and take downs. H
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▶ Episode 432 - Cole Miller returns!
Cole Miller returns to talk about life as an academy owner, building a culture of respect, training responsibly and online instruction. He also talks about self defense concepts, BJJ for law enforceme
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▶ Episode 431 - Gilbert Burns
Gilbert Burns joins the show to tell his inspiring life story and gives insight on building a take down game, chaining passes together and toe holds. He also talks about the importance of persistence
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▶ Episode 430 - Renato Canuto
Renato Canuto joins the show to talk about his start in the sport, the importance of being unpredictable and balancing guard work with passing. He also dives deep on his passing game, competition ment
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▶ Episode 429 - Zack Esposito
The Associate Head Wrestling Coach for Oklahoma State University, an NCAA D1 Champ and 3x All-American, Zack reflects on his career and offers advice for grapplers to incorporate Wrestling into their
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▶ Episode 428 - Steve Fraser
Greco legend Steve Fraser joins the show to talk about his path to becoming the first American to win Greco Olympic gold. He also discusses how to make hard work fun, coaching and he reflects on coach
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▶ Episode 427 - Murilo Bustamante returns!
Murilo Bustamante returns to talk about running his school during Covid, training with herniated disks, skill development and the importance of training when exhausted. He also talks about take downs,
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▶ Episode 426 - Bob Bass
American BJJ pioneer Bob Bass joins the show to talk about training with the Gracies and Machados in the early days in California, his Wrestling base and how it helped him in BJJ, winning the first Pa
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▶ Episode 425 - Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back to talk about his home remodeling fiasco, fireworks shenanigans, quarantine weight gain, dangerous toys and tattoos. He also gives an update on his health, talks about the benefits of a s
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▶ Episode 424 - Rob Kahn returns
Rob Kahn returns to talk about his new love for Facebook trolling, quarantine weight gain and the state of the world. He also talks about training law enforcement and military, learning from Royce and
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▶ Episode 423 - Rafael Lovato Jr returns!
Rafael Lovato Jr makes his 3rd appearance on the show to talk about his recent health diagnosis, returning to BJJ competition, how MMA has influenced his Jiu-Jitsu and his thoughts on the leg lock gam
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▶ Episode 422 - Johnny Tama
Johnny Tama joins the show to talk about his origins, finding BJJ after being bullied, the development of his style and becoming the first Ecuadorian World Champion. He also talks about mindset, disci
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▶ Epiosde 421 - Todd Shaffer
Todd Shaffer joins the show to talk about training after 30, self defense, meme-making and how he found BJJ. He also talks about why Half Guard is such a useful position for everyone and the pitfalls
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▶ Episode 420 - Robert Degle
Robert Degle joins the show to talk about why he traded a pursuit of Philosophy for Jiu-Jitsu, the value of a systems-based approach to BJJ, learning from John Danaher and analyzing data. He also cove
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▶ Episode 419 - Fabio Clemente
Fabio Clemente joins the show to talk about athleticism in BJJ, creating panic in your opponent, training after 50 and teaching kids. He also gives great insight about being an academy owner and gives
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▶ Episode 418 - Jamie Kilstein
Jamie Kilstein of Rear Naked Radio joins the show to talk about meditation, getting the most out of down time, visualization and money in Jiu-Jitsu. Him and Ryan also talk about goofing off in past re
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▶ Episode 417 - Jean Jacques Machado
Jean Jacques Machado joins the show to talk about customizing Jiu-Jitsu to your traits, commonly overlooked concepts in the art, the value of self control and weaponizing your weak areas. He also talk
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▶ GCP Episode 416 - Renzo Gracie returns
Renzo returns to the show to talk about the business of Jiu-Jitsu, staying motivated, advice for people who think they suck, and the importance of setting boundaries. He also talks about the Wallid Is
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▶ GCP Episode 415 - Kurt Osiander
Kurt makes his long awaited return! He talks about Covid in San Fransisco, toilet paper alternatives, prepping for doomsday, the Navy's de-classified UFO footage, lizard porn, murder hornets, bug figh
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▶ Episode 414 - Matheus Diniz
Matheus Diniz joins the show to talk about growing up in a very small town in Brazil, the funny story behind how he started training, moving to NY to train under Marcelo Garcia and lessons he's learne
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▶ Episode 413 - Felipe Costa returns
Felipe Costa returns to talk about running his own academy, winning the Abu Dhabi Pro, putting kids into BJJ and advice about the mount position. He also goes in on PED usage in the sport and drops a
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▶ Episode 412 - Marcelo Garcia returns!
Marcelo returns to the podcast to talk about quarantine life, facing fear, building a game, imposing your game and killing ego. He also shares very personal experiences of suffering from bullying as a
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▶ Episode 411 - Keith Krikorian
Keith Krikorian joins the show to talk about blending Wrestling with Jiu-Jitsu, the 10th Planet style, how leg locks have changed the game and overtime skills. We also talk about Adam West's Batman, A
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▶ Episode 409 - Scott Shetler returns!
Scott Shetler returns to talk about home training for the quarantine, training without equipment, targeting your weaknesses, Ryan's new taco addiction and fighting depression with diet and exercise. H
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▶ GCP Episode 408 - Roy Dean
Roy Dean joins the show to talk about tactics, being a good training partner, mysticism in martial arts and connecting techniques. He also explains why he decided to step away from being an academy ow
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▶ Episode 407: Robert Drysdale returns
Robert Drysdale makes his 3rd appearance on the show! He talks about the importance of human contact, the struggles of running a gym, confidence waves during the BJJ journey and chronic blaming. He al
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▶ Episode 406 - Adam Wardzinski
Adam Wardzinski joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Poland, the path to becoming a professional grappler, rolling vs drilling and why it's important to roll with lower belts. He also gives a
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▶ Episode 405 - Kent Peters
Kent Peters joins the show to talk about overcoming plateaus, being self-taught in BJJ, forcing yourself into miserable spots and the value of keeping a training journal. He also talks about attacking
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▶ Episode 404 - Jeffery Donovan
Jeffery Donovan joins the show to talk about fusing Judo and BJJ, starting training after 30 and learning to love competition. He also talks about mental strength and battling cancer while maintaining
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▶ Episode 403 - Emil Fischer
Emil Fischer joins the show and discusses ego culture in some academies, controlling aggression and intensity, rude techniques and why it doesn't matter if you tap in training, even to lower ranks.
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▶ Episode 402 - Pete The Greek
Pete The Greek Letsos is an American trailblazer in Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about being one of the early Americans to move to Brazil to train, the importance of maintaining a student perspective, his ti
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▶ Episode 401 - JT Torres
JT Torres joins the show to talk about pursuing martial arts as a kid, BJJ for smaller people, goal setting and mindset. He also talks about tournament preparation, building confidence and he gives lo
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▶ Episode 400 - Michelle Nicolini
Michelle Nicolini joins us for the 400th episode of the podcast! She talks about the development of her game, building persistence, strategy for smaller people and the importance of the basics. She al
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▶ Episode 399 - Rick Rahn
Nick Rahn is a BJJ blue belt and US military veteran who is using Jiu-JItsu to help veterans combat PTSD and find a sense of purpose in civilian life. He shares his powerful story and pulls no punches
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▶ Episode 398 - Nick Rodriguez
Nick Rodriguez returns to recap his ADCC performance and to talk about visualization, controlled aggression and the importance of removing dead weight from your life. He also talks about blending wres
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▶ Episode 397 - Comprido
Comprido joins the show to talk about growing up in Brazil in a neighborhood filled with legends, competition strategy and ref bias. He also talks about the infamous Alliance team split and he sounds
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▶ Episode 396 - Demian Maia returns
Demian Maia returns to the show to talk about his recent win over Ben Askren, managing fear and his plans for after fighting. He also goes deep on the details of his game, shares his thoughts on drill
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▶ Episode 395 Nick Chewy Albin
Nick Chewy Albin joins the show to talk about the early days of his BJJ journey, self defense, the struggles he went through as a white belt and getting over the fear of losing. He also talks about
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▶ Episode 394 - Nathan Mendelsohn
Nathan Mendelsohn joins the show to talk about training in Brazil, learning Portuguese and structuring a kids class. He also talks about competition preparation and his new Hip Hop album Kimura Trap V
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▶ Episode 393 - Tomer Alroy
Tomer Alroy joins the show to talk about getting over his dislike of competing, the struggles Israeli competitors can face in the middle east, eliminating negative self-talk and processing a loss.
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▶ Episode 392 - Talita Alencar
Talita Alencar joins the show to talk about how domestic violence led her to BJJ, the importance of self defense knowledge for women, butterfly guard and the value of suffering as a beginner. She give
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▶ Episode 391: Marcus Buchecha Almeida
Buchecha joins the show and delivers great advice about managing competition anxiety, processing losses and fighting while exhausted. He also discusses the evolution of his game and why he feels his k
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▶ Episode 390 - Eli Knight
Eli Knight joins the show to talk about Jiu-Jitsu for self defense. He covers realistic scenarios, self defense for women, knife defense, groin strikes and the benefits of sport Jiu-Jitsu in a self de
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▶ Episode 389 - Adam Wheeler returns
Adam Wheeler returns to talk about dealing with setbacks, surviving a difficult youth, managing pressure and nerves, conditioning and the value of competition. He also discusses in detail his memory o
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▶ Episode 388 - Jon Thomas
Jon Thomas returns to talk about building instincts, creating a perfect black belt, structuring a curriculum, getting beat by lower belts and the importance of an open mind. He also sounds off on PED
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▶ Episode 387 - Frank Mir 3
Frank is back for the longest GCP episode ever! He talks with Ryan about everything from comedy, pay gaps in MMA, fatherhood, his daughter's MMA career, vegetarian diet, his pro wrestling debut, compe
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▶ Episode 386 - Kurt Halloween 2019
Kurt is back for the 4th GCP Halloween Special! This episode also marks the 4 year anniversary of the podcast. Kurt talks about his final days in rehab, serial killer fight club and takes questions fr
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▶ Episode 385 - Lachlan Giles
Fresh off his incredible performance at ADCC, Lachland Giles joins the show to talk about the event, the evolution of his style, the leg lock game and pattern recognition. He also talks about improvin
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▶ Episode 384 - Brandon McCaghren returns!
B-Mac is back! In his 3rd appearance on the show, Brandon discusses promoting his wife to black belt, getting kids interested in training, self defense and tournament preparation. Ryan also suggests h
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▶ Episode 383 - Wilson Reis
Wilson Reis joins the show to talk about his beginnings, the benefits of competing often, BJJ for MMA and his proudest MMA moment. He also talks about his recent cut from the UFC and he gives a techni
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▶ Episode 382 - Kristian Woodmansee returns
Kristian Woodmansee returns to talk about his new academy, cultivating a positive culture in a school, why he prefers not to teach his own kids and being a Jiu-Jitsu parent. He also gives technical in
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▶ Episode 381 - John Combs
John Combs joins the show to talk about ADCC, analyzing progress, take downs, guillotines and the evolution of his style. He also talks about setting goals and bouncing back from a loss.
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▶ Episode 380 - oliver taza
Oliver Taza joins the show to talk about technology's role in the rising level of BJJ, Kinesiology and rehab, overcoming his recent ACL injury and using leg locks to open up other attacks. The also ta
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▶ Episode 379 - Michael liera Jr
Michael Liera Jr joins the show to talk about the definition of Jiu-Jitsu, finding comfort in suffering and some of the big breakthroughs he had in his journey. He also talks about addressing passivit
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▶ Episode 378 - Drew Weatherhead returns
Drew Weatherhead returns to talk about his recent promotion to black belt, the business side of the art, mimetic learning and new things coming from BecauseJitsu. He also talks about the ethics of sel
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▶ Episode 377 - Bruno Bastos
Bruno Bastos joins the show to talk about the early days of his training, the Fadda lineage, self-confidence and learning to compete. He also gives advice for bigger guys and gives technical advice on
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▶ Episode 376 - Matheus Nicolau
Matheus Nicolau joins the show to talk about going from soccer to BJJ to MMA. He also discusses ego, plateaus and why he still trains in the gi as an MMA fighter. He also provides excellent technical
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▶ GCP Episode 375 - Chris Moriarty
Dr. Chris Moriarty returns to discuss the data from his recent study that focuses on injury rates in Jiu-Jitsu. He also takes questions from listeners and we have a serious discussion about chicken te
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▶ Episode 374 - Dante Leon
Dante Leon joins the show to talk about his beginnings, strength and conditioning for BJJ, the Reverse De La Riva position and discipline vs motivation. He also recaps his match at Kasai Pro against R
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▶ Episode 373 - Kurt Osiander edited
After a long hiatus, Kurt is back on the show! He updates us with his situation in this candid episode. Ryan also makes a big announcement about his life. They also talk about Brazil, public nudity, t
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▶ episode 372 - Alec Baulding
Alec Baulding joins the show to talk about overcoming plateaus, his recent ADCC performance and using competition as a tool for improvement. He also talks about short guy Jiu-Jitsu and being more ag
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▶ Episode 370 - Jake Mackenzie
Jake Mackenzie joins the show to talk about the early days of BJJ in Canada, living and training in Brazil, the benefits of competition and creating a gameplan. He also gives a great technical breakdo
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▶ Episode 369 - Travis Stevens returns!
Travis Stevens returns to the show to talk about his Olympic experience in Rio, nearly losing his leg to staph and pursuing goals through adversity. He also covers team loyalty, grip fighting and the
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▶ Episode 368 - Rose Gracie returns
Rose Gracie returns to the show to talk about brain damage and CTE within combat sports. She's been researching and learning about concussions and CTE with leading experts and she also talks about pos
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▶ Episode 367 - Danielle Kelly
Danielle Kelly joins the show to talk about her journey in grappling, the development of her style, her favorite competition ruleset and adding Wrestling to BJJ. She also gives a technical breakdown o
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▶ Episode 366 - Bob Wall
Known for his role as O'Hara, a villan in Bruce Lee's iconic film Enter The Dragon, Bob Wall joins the show to tell the incredible and inspirational story of his life. A passionate grappler, he also d
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▶ Episode 365 - Lucas Barbosa
One of BJJ's most exciting stars, Lucas Barbosa joins the show to talk about following in his idol's footsteps in Brazil, overcoming poverty and the law of attraction. He also discusses training, dril
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▶ Episode 364 - Marcos Torregrosa
Marcos Yemaso Torregrosa joins the show to talk about finding BJJ in Puerto Rico, the early days of MMA, training and living in Brazil and teaching effectively. He also discusses the difficult decis
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▶ Episode 363 - Justin Rader
Justin Rader joins the show and talks about blending Wrestling with BJJ, developing take downs, leaving your comfort zone, and the importance of knowing why you train. He also talks about leadership a
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▶ Episode 361 - Craig Jones
Craig Jones returns to talk about his recent camp in NYC, his match with Tim Spriggs, conditioning, leg locks, gi and no-gi scrambles and breaking bad habits. He also talks about his frustrating match
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▶ Episode 360 - Amanda Leve
Amanda Leve joins the show to talk about competition mindset, competing against male athletes, submission only rules, drilling and managing competition anxiety. She also discusses her recent ADCC Tria
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▶ Episode 359 - Ricardo Liborio 3
In his 3rd appearance on the show, Master Ricardo Liborio talks about his plans to bring BJJ to universities and schools across the US and his Resenha event. He also talks about the therapeutic effect
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▶ Episode 358 - Quentin Rosenzweig
Quentin Rosenzweig joins the show to talk about building a career outside the IBJJF through super fights and submission only events. He also discusses leg locks, trends in BJJ and his thoughts on teac
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▶ Episode 357 - Bernardo Faria returns
Bernardo Faria returns to the show after 3 years! He talks about the development of his game, effective positions for older practitioners and the formation of BJJ Fanatics. He also gives technical ins
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▶ GCP Throwback - Demian Maia
This is a throwback episode from the GCP archive originally recorded in December 2016 (excuse the audio quality). Demian Maia talks about his life and career and shares his thoughts on training, teach
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▶ Episode 355 - Kurt Osiander
GCP's most interviewed man returns for an update on his school, his recent Australian and Korean tours and shares some AirBnB adventure stories. He also takes several questions from the listeners!
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▶ Episode 354 - Nick Rodriguez
Nick Rodriguez joins the show to talk about his wrestling background, his life story and winning an ADCC trials bronze medal as a blue belt. He also talks about work ethic and retaining what you learn
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▶ Episode 352 - Mike Swain
One of the most decorated American Judokas of all time, Mike Swain joins the show to talk about winning the Judo world championship, developing his game, training in Japan and the decision to retire.
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▶ Episode 351 - Roberto Roleta Magalhaes
Professor Roleta is one of the greatest champions of the sport and the man credited with developing the inverted guard position. He talks about having an unorthodox style, athleticism and the sport
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▶ Episode 350: Francisco Toco Albuquerque
Professor Toco is a highly respected instructor. Some of his students include Alexandre Pulga and Cyborg Abreu. He talks about Carlson Gracie, the Vale Tudo days of Rio and surfing. He also talks ab
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▶ Episode 348 - Rory Singer
Rory Singer is a BJJ Black Belt and retired MMA fighter and UFC veteran. He talks about the application of combat sports in real world self defense situations, his MMA career and his journey as a gym
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▶ Episode 347 - Brian Jones
Brian Jones is a BJJ and Judo Black Belt and one of the leading experts on sandbag training. He talks about self defense, BJJ in the 90's and fighting how you train. He also talks about the unique su
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▶ Episode 346 - Cat Clarke
Cat Clarke is a BJJ Brown Belt and the promoter behind Sub Series Pro, a rapidly growing organization out of Canada. He talks about running events, weight loss, dealing with athletes, growing BJJ's ma
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▶ Episode 345 - Dr. Peter Goldman
Dr. Peter Goldman is a BJJ Black Belt and the chiropractor of stars like Rickson and Kron Gracie, BJ Penn, Clark Gracie and several others. He talks about his journey, longevity, preserving your neck
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▶ Neiman Gracie
Professor Neiman Gracie joins the show to talk about the value of positional training, BJJ for MMA, fight strategy for Jiu-Jitsu athletes and learning from John Danaher. He also explains why training
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▶ Episode 343 - Marti Malloy
Judo star Marti Malloy joins the show to talk about her Olympic experience, training smart, lessons learned from the mats and managing pressure in competition. She also reflects on the most significan
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▶ Episode 342 - Josh Leduc
Josh Starlord Leduc joins the show to talk about mixing BJJ and Catch Wrestling, pre-competition anxiety, leg locks and preserving energy. He also talks about his upcoming title match against curren
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▶ Episode 341 - Marcelo Cohen
Marcelo Cohen joins the show to talk about old school vs new school teaching methods, adapting BJJ to your body type and visualization and mentality. He also goes deep on the Kimura and the mistakes t
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▶ Episode 340 - Clark Gracie
Clark Gracie returns to talk about growing an academy, managing an affiliation, team loyalty, his thoughts on cross training and the value of competition as a measuring tool. He also talks about compe
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▶ Episode 339 - Marcos Tinoco
Marcos Tinoco joins the show to share his inspiring life story. He talks about fighting through adversity, the value of work ethic, moving to NY to train under Marcelo Garcia, competing with no pressu
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▶ Episode 338 - Marcos Flores
Marcos Flores is the director of USA tournaments for Grappling Industries and a highly experienced referee. He talks about starting BJJ in his 30s, longevity on the mats, reffing over 10,000 matches a
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▶ Episode 337 - Harry Smith
Harry Smith is a Catch Wrestler, BJJ enthusiast and former WWE superstar. He is also the son of WWE legend British Bulldog. He talks about the value of fundamentals, training in Japan, how Catch and B
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▶ Episode 336 - Drew Weatherhead
Drew Weatherhead is the mind behind the hit Instagram meme profile Because_Jitsu. He talks about how he found BJJ, the growth of the BJJ scene in Canada, how he started making memes and Jiu-Jitsu i
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▶ Episode 335 - Dhiego Lima
Dhiego Lima talks about leaving football to pursue MMA, managing nerves before a fight, training BJJ with strikes, why he trains in the gi and fighting through adversity. He also expresses interest in
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▶ Episode 334 - Kurt Osiander Halloween 2018
Kurt is back for the 2018 Halloween Special! Kurt talks about his upcoming Australian tour, strategies for fighting various wild animals, UFOs, corn mazes, Unsolved Mysteries, serial killers and his t
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▶ Epiosde 333 - Rob from McDojo Life
Rob from McDojo Life joins the show to talk about cults, frauds, chi blasts and angry online ninjas! He also talk about why he enjoys teaching and how martial arts prevents bullying.
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▶ Episode 332 - Junior Assuncao
Junior Assuncao is a seasoned MMA fighter and long time practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the early BJJ scene, new school vs old school mentality, bullying and the current state of BJJ in Braz
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▶ Episode 331 - Rondel Benjamin
Rondel Benjamin introduced Jiu-Jitsu to Trinidad & Tobago in 2000 and has helped build the community there for the last 18 years. He talks about strategy and concepts in BJJ, invisible Jiu-Jitsu, brea
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▶ Episode 330 - Rob Austin
Rob Austin of the Big Jiu-Jitsu Podcast joins the show to talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, the life lessons he's learned along the way and making time for training despite a hectic schedule.
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▶ Episode 329 - Brandon Ruiz
Brandon Ruiz is a decorated grappling champion and coach. He discusses work ethic, avoiding burnout, competition strategy and mental preparation. He also talks about finding yourself through grappling
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▶ Episode 328 - Raul Ramirez
Raul Ramirez joins the show to talk about his journey through Catch Wrestling, Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine, training at the Snake Pit and training intensity. He also talks about Catch Wrestling A
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▶ Episode 327 - Curran Jacobs
Curran Jacobs joins the show to talk about overcoming bullying through wrestling, mental toughness, how Catch Wrestling and BJJ can help each other, staying focused during tough times and his desire t
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▶ Episode 326 - Mahamed Aly returns!
Mahamed Aly returns just off his first Black Belt World Championship! He talks about managing injuries, ideal training frequency, recovery advice and the importance of quality sleep. He also talks abo
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▶ Episode 325 - Albert Lim
Albert Lim is one of Malaysia's most experienced BJJ athletes and coaches. He talks about his journey through the art, the BJJ scene in Malaysia and rolling without rounds. He also talks about taking
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▶ Episode 324 - Jared Feierabend
Professor Jared Feierabend joins the show to talk about learning from the greats, meeting Grandmaster Helio Gracie, learning to flow and managing training with age. He also discusses living in the wil
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▶ Episode 323 - Alex Humen
Alex Humen joins the show to talk about his transition from Wrestling to BJJ, overcoming bullying, managing competition anxiety and conditioning for grappling. He also gives technical insight to the D
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▶ Episode 322 - Jena Bishop
Professor Jena Bishop joins the show to talk about pursuing Jiu-Jitsu with a significant other, her competition mindset and work ethic. She also shares great insight on the closed guard and timing you
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▶ Episode 321 - Jamil Hill
Jamil Hill joins the show to talk about his recent World Championship, avoiding complacency and the evolution of his style. He also talks about the importance of setting a good example and how BJJ kep
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▶ Episode 320 - Flavio Behring
Grandmaster Flavio Behring has over 70 years experience in Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the early days with his instructor Grandmaster Helio Gracie, self defense Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with multiple attacker
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▶ Episode 319 - Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back to talk about his recent UK tour, his upcoming Australian tour and to update us on the progress of Empire Jiu-Jitsu! He also talks about shark cages, wildfires, eating raccoons, and prais
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▶ Episode 318 - Steve Maxwell returns
Professor Steve Maxwell returns to talk about globetrotting, self defense, and dealing with armed attacks. He also talks about avoiding muscular imbalances, over-training, out of control egos and the
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▶ Episode 317 - Richie Boogeyman Martinez returns!
Richie Boogeyman Martinez returns to the show to talk about submitting Sakuraba, running tournaments and growing an academy. He also gives great insight on competition mindset and learning from loss
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▶ Episode 316 - Steve Austin
Steve Austin has over 20 years of experience training, competing and teaching martial arts. He talks about overcoming a childhood disease, dealing with bullying as a kid and why it's important to reac
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▶ Episode 315 - Lavell Marshall
Lavell Marshall is a World and National Champion of Shuai Jiao Chinese Wrestling. He is also a NYC Mongolian Wrestling Champion. He gives an education on Shuai Jiao and talks about ego, tournament min
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▶ Episode 314 - Francisco Sinistro Iturralde
Francisco Sinistro joins the show to talk about his beginnings in Ecuador, his recent performance at the KO Finisher and having a winning mindset. He also talks about training with Cobrinha and the
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▶ Episode 313 - Ishmael Bentley
Professor Ishmael Bentley joins the show to talk about his incredible outreach program, the International Jiu-Jitsu Education Fund. This program helps kids in struggling communities around the world g
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▶ Episode 312 - Adam Big Red Sachnoff
Big Red of one of 10th Planet's most active competitors. Coming off his recent team win at Quintet 2, Adam talks about competition mindset, flexibility for big guys and embracing your attributes. He
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▶ Episode 311 - Piet Wilhelm
Piet Wilhelm joins the show and speaks candidly about growing up in foster care, living on his own at 12 years old and eventually joining the military. He also talks about helping veterans through BJJ
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▶ Episode 310 - Bret Perchaluk
Bret Perchaluk is a BJJ Black Belt, Judo Black Belt and a former D1 Wrestler. He talks about the benefits of exploring various styles and his traditional martial arts background. He also gives great t
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▶ Episode 309 - Mark Turner
Mark Turner is the first non-Brazilian to earn a black belt under Demain Maia. He talks about how he found Jiu-Jitsu, learning from Demian, rule sets in Jiu-Jitsu and building a curriculum. He also gi
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▶ Episode 308 - Seph Smith
Seph Smith is the first black belt under Professor Ryan Hall and a respected competitor and instructor. He talks about how he found Jiu-Jitsu, BS in martial arts and being stuck at a rank for a long t
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▶ Episode 307 - Diego Herzog
Diego Nosferatu Herzog joins the show to talk about BJJ for MMA, his match against Roger Gracie and his favorite thing about teaching. He also shares his thoughts on the Submission Only ruleset and
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▶ Episode 306 - USA Combat Wrestling
While in St Louis to commentate the 2018 USA Combat Wrestling Nationals, Ryan takes time to interview Sambo Steve Koepfer, Vlad Koulikov and the USCW Team USA winners!
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▶ Episode 305 - Claudia Doval
Claudia Doval joins the show to talk about her recent world title, turning 30, managing injuries, coping with burn-out and the Spider Guard! She also sounds off on bias in Jiu-Jitsu against women and
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▶ Episode 304 - Arin Adjamian returns!
Arin Adjamian returns to talk more about nutrition and to answer questions from listeners! He covers everything from acid reflux, gut health, Big Pharma and CBD oil. He also gives his thoughts on popu
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▶ Episode 303 - Alex Atala
Alex Atala is a world renown chef and culinary celebrity who has been featured on CNN, Netflix and Brazilian television. He is also a BJJ Brown Belt under Demian Maia. He talks about his journey and h
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▶ Episode 302 - Nathiely De Jesus
One of the top female competitors of her generation, Nathiely De Jesus talks about the law of attraction, using Jiu-Jitsu to overcome health issues, training at the infamous Cicero Costha Academy and
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▶ Episode 301 - Kurt Osiander live in San Francisco
Ryan visits San Francisco and catches up with Kurt. They recap Kurt's event The KO Finisher, their time spent in SF, strangers offering Ryan drugs and Kurt's upcoming tours. Kurt also drops a bombshel
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▶ Episode 300 - Jimmy Pedro
One of the most decorated American Judokas of all time, Sensei Jimmy Pedro talks about his Olympic experience, his thoughts on modern Judo and his grappling conditioning. He also talks about accepting
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▶ Episode 299 - Davi Ramos
Davi Ramos is one of the most decorated BJJ competitors today and a current UFC lightweight. He talks about mentality, setting the pace in a match, how Jiu-Jitsu changes for MMA and whether or not gra
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▶ Epsiode 298 - Bruno Frazatto
Bruno Frazzato joins the show to talk about managing competition nerves, Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, his time spent at Team Brasa and the birth and growth of Team Atos. He also gives guard passing tips and dis
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▶ Episode 297 - Sylvio Behring
Master Sylvio Behring joins the show for an excellent conversation about self defense, situational awareness and legality of defending yourself. He also talks about the old days in Rio, challenge matc
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▶ Epiosde 295 - Jake Shannon
Jake Shannon is a highly respected figure in the world of Catch Wrestling. He talks about the history of the style, his time spent with the legends of the sport and Professional Wrestling. He also tal
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▶ Episode 294: Josh The Punk Thomson
Josh The Punk Thomson joins the show to talk about how his MMA career began, his grappling influence, fighting for the UFC and PRIDE and how kettlebells have helped his conditioning. He also talks a
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▶ Episode 293 - Brian McLaughlin
Brian McLaughlin tells the story of being a frail chess club member in high school to becoming a professional MMA fighter. He also talks about the early days of BJJ in NY, being a TUF season 8 cast me
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▶ Episode 292 - Brian Jiu-Jitsu Cop James
Brian James, aka Jiu-Jitsu Cop is an active police officer and BJJ purple belt who works to encourage police across the country to learn Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about how Jiu-Jitsu has saved him (litera
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▶ Episode 290 - Chris Martin
Chris Martin is a BJJ purple belt with a unique story to tell. Chris is an instructor who survived a stroke that was caused from an accident while rolling and takes the time to spread awareness to oth
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▶ Episode 289 - Erik Paulson returns!
One of our earliest guests, Erik Paulson returns over 280 episodes later! We catch up with him and discuss why he doesn't coach fighters anymore, growing take down skills, attack sequences, escaping l
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▶ Epsiode 288 - Rodrigo Antunes
Rodrigo Antunes joins the show to talk about starting training at a young age, coming up with world class mentors, plateaus in training, teaching kids and managing parents, heavyweight Jiu-Jitsu and h
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▶ Episode 287 - Federico Tisi
Federico Tisi is a world renown instructor and the first Italian to receive a BJJ Black Belt. He talks about building knowledge, the white belt process, teaching teachers, mindfulness, longevity and t
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▶ Episode 286 - Kurt Osiander live
**USE HEADPHONES TO LISTEN** To see the video of this episode, join the Grappling Central group on Facebook, where it was streamed live! Kurt talks about his recent Asia tour, getting kicked out of th
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▶ Episode 283 - Chad George w/ special guest co-host Rose Gracie
Ryan is joined by special guest co-host, Rose Gracie! Together they interview WEC and Bellator veteran Chad George. Chad talks about his passion for teaching, accidentally starting his MMA career an
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▶ Episode 282 - Tyler Driskell
Tyler Driskell is a teammate, instructor and good friend of Ryan's who has a unique story and interesting perspective of BJJ. He talks about why he competes, leg locks, progression in Jiu-Jitsu, Gi vs
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▶ Episode 281 - Gary Goltz
Sensei Gary Goltz joins the show to talk about starting Judo in 1965, life lessons from competition, advice for parents and his strong desire to see BJJ and Judo work together more. He also tells the
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▶ Episode 278 - Fernando Yamasaki
Professor Yamasaki joins the show to discuss cross training, why BJJ won't be in the Olympics, Women's Jiu-Jitsu, take downs and building a kids program. He also tells the story of removing a drug dea
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▶ Episode 277 - Roberto Gordo Correa
Professor Gordo is the man credited with developing the Half Guard into an offensive position. He talks about the rules in BJJ competition, finding the right school for you and training though injur
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▶ Episode 276: Helio Soneca Moreira
Professor Helio Soneca joins the show to talk about the early days of Gracie Barra, career opportunities in BJJ, working with elite MMA fighters and building an academy. He also states that the Rubb
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▶ GCP Episode 275 - Charlie Liu
Professor Charlie Liu is the co-founder of Digitsu and a long time BJJ practitioner. He talks about self defense, small joint manipulation, asking questions in class, starting Digitsu and filming disa
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▶ Episode 274 - Amal Easton
Amal Easton joins the show to talk about being one of the first Americans to travel to Brazil to learn BJJ in the early 90's, meeting Renzo Gracie, BJJ for every day people and training for longevity.
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▶ Epiosde 272: Luiz Palhares
Master Luiz Palhares joins the show and talks about BJJ in Brazil in the 1970's and 80's, Training under Rolls and Rickson Gracie, Vale Tudo in the 90's and why he is a firm believer of training in th
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▶ Episode 268 - Robert Drysdale 2
Robert Drysdale has been traveling all over Brazil and Japan gathering historical data for the documentary film Closed Guard. Some of what he's found may make you question what you thought you knew
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▶ Episode 267 - Jon Calestine
Fresh off winning the EBI Featherweight championship, Jonathan Calestine joins the show to recap the event and talk about his rise in the sport. He also talks about the struggles of being a full time
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▶ Episode 266 - Matt Kaplan
Matt Kaplan joins the show for a hilarious and entertaining episode! Topics include pro wrestling death matches, pro wrestling moves in MMA, leg locks, punk rock and rolling drunk. He also talks about
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▶ Episode 265 - David Aguzzi 2
David Aguzzi is back to talk about the growth of Grappling Industries, the BJJ ban in Montreal and training referees. He also gives a deep breakdown of what it costs to run a tournament and why entrie
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▶ Episode 264 - Justin Garcia returns
Justin Master Chim Garcia makes his second appearance on the show for a deep discussion of self defense, dealing with armed attackers from a grappling standpoint and building muscle memory. He also
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▶ Epiosde 263 - Ben Kovacs
Ben Kovacs is the founder of The Guardian Gym, a martial arts school that allows disadvantaged kids and adults train for free or for a rate that they can afford. He talks about how the project started
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▶ Episode 262 Daniel Perez
Daniel Perez is the first American to get a Black Belt under Demian Maia. He talks about training with Demian, running his own school, finding the right training environment for you and the blue belt
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▶ Episode 261 - Matt Larsen
Sgt. 1st Class Matt Larsen is the man behind the US military's Modern Combatives Program. He explains why BJJ is the base style in the system, effects of adrenaline in a fight, self defense for civili
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▶ Episode 260 - Vlad Koulikov returns!
Vlad Koulikov returns to the show to talk about his recent promotion to BJJ Black Belt, winning the Combat Wrestling Worlds in Japan, training through injuries, conditioning and his views on the moder
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▶ Joao Assis - Episode 259
Joao Assis joins the show to talk about how Jiu-Jitsu helped him on a better path in life, learning from Leo Vieira and Mario Sperry, being a purple belt for 6 years and moving to the US without knowi
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▶ Luiz Panza - Episode 258
Luiz Panza joins the show to talk about his recent trip to Brazil, his intro to martial arts, why his mother banned him from training as a young man, Chuck Norris jokes and his rap song he recently wr
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▶ Spenser Mango - Episode 257
Spenser Mango is a decorated Greco Roman Wrestling champion and a 2x Team USA Olympian. He talks about finding his style, strength & conditioning, the benefits of being smaller and his Olympic experie
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▶ Marcio Cruz - Episode 256
Pe De Pano joins the show to talk about how BJJ saved him from his troubled youth, the Colby Covington incident, Brazil in the 90's vs today, the ingredients of a champion and facing weaknesses head
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▶ Eliot Marshall - Episode 255
UFC veteran and BJJ champion Eliot Marshall joins the show to talk about finding BJJ in 1997, cult mentalities that exist in BJJ, the UFC, his love for teaching and meditation. He also provides one of
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▶ Dan Camarillo - Episode 254
Dan Camarillo joins the show to talk about keeping kids interested in Jiu-Jitsu, structuring a curriculum, injury prevention, training take downs safely and taking breaks from training. He also tells
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▶ Justin Flores - Episode 253
Justin Flores joins the show to talk about learning online, universal truths in grappling, broadening your horizons and being the captain of your own ship. He also talks about coaching Ronda Rousey an
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▶ Shintaro Higashi - Episode 252
Shintaro Higashi joins the show to talk about the pressures of being the son of a Judo legend, how rule sets impact grappling styles, his diverse grappling experience and pursuing the Olympics. He als
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▶ Mario Sperry - Episode 251
Mario Sperry talks about the early days of Carlson's academy and shares several epic stories including fighting Wallid Ismail on a bathroom floor, surfing brawls and his old rivalry with Royler Gracie
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▶ Abmar Barbosa - Epsiode 250
Abmar Barbosa is a respected BJJ champion and instructor known for his exciting, fast-paced style. He talks about how bullying led him to BJJ, overcoming adrenaline dumps, money in Jiu-Jitsu and defea
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▶ Gustavo Pires - Episode 249
Gustavo Siri Pires is a decorated champion and instructor. He talks about appreciating the basics, having a sibling who trains, closed guard and competing against friends. He also talks about compet
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▶ Joey Alvarado - Episode 248
Joey Alvarado is a BJJ champion, retired MMA fighter and founder of KettleJitsu. He talks about the seedy early days of MMA, bullying in modern times and his exposure to influential black belts. He al
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▶ Karel Silverfox Pravec - Episode 247
Karel Silverfox Pravec is a highly respected instructor. He talks about the early days of BJJ in the US, dead ends to avoid in training and staying ahead of younger opponents as a middle aged practi
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▶ Gregg Humphreys - Episode 246
U.S. Sambo pioneer Gregg Humphreys joins the show to talk about how bullying led him to martial arts, misconceptions about Sambo, coaching at Militech Fighting Systems and kettlebells. He also talks a
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▶ David Adiv - Episode 245
David Adiv joins the show to talk about transitioning from Judo to Jiu-Jitsu, the differences between BJJ and Judo newaza and self defense applications of sport BJJ. He also gives great insight on sel
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▶ Craig Jones - Epsiode 244
Fresh off EBI 14, Craig Jones joins the show to talk about his performance, the evolution of his game, flexibility, leg locks and avoiding complacency. He also talks about his upcoming superfight rema
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▶ Rolles Gracie - Episode 243
Rolles Gracie joins the show to talk about growing up in the Gracie family, how to keep kids interested in Jiu-Jitsu and the early days of Renzo's academy. He also talks about prank calls with Draculi
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▶ Gui Valente - Episode 242
Professor Gui Valente joins the show to talk about best practices for running a school, growing up in a Jiu-Jitsu family and self defense! He also shares some great knowledge about the history of Jiu-
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▶ Positive Balance Grappling : Episode 241
Jeffrey Cummings is a BJJ black belt and former Wrestler. Dylan Whyte is a brown belt and experienced youth instructor. Together they run a new academy in FL called Positive Balance Grappling and give
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▶ Robby Smith - Episode 240
One of Greco's biggest stars and a fan favorite for his fun personality and exciting style, Robby talks about his origins, making the Olympic team and crazy stories from the road which include dodging
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▶ Steve Bongiorno: Episode 239
Steve Bongiorno is a Ricardo Almeida Black Belt and a highly respected instructor. He talks about the early days of BJJ on the east coast, the change in martial arts that BJJ created, managing the ego
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▶ Alberto Crane - Episode 238
Alberto Crane joins the show to talk about the early days in BJJ in the US, training in Rio, his time spent with Master Draculino, building your game and how personality an determine your style. He al
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▶ Paul Schreiner - Episode 237
Paul Schreiner joins the show to talk about evolutions he's seen in BJJ over time, meditation, the underlying physics of Jiu-Jitsu and the Half Guard. He also talks about adjusting to NYC, getting rob
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▶ Chris Jones - Episode 236
A US Marine combat veteran turned BJJ Champion, Chris Jones shares his story and discusses finding purpose after the military, competition mindset, building your game, his wrestling background, balanc
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▶ Roger Gracie returns - Episode 235
Roger Gracie returns to talk about the Buchecha match, retirement, competition strategy and mindset, athleticism in Jiu-Jitsu and why he doesn't believe in complex drilling. We also debut a new game o
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▶ Gabe Dean - Episode 234
Gabe Dean is one of the top Wrestlers in collegiate history. He talks about his intro to Wrestling through his father, why motivation isn't as important as discipline and some of the hurdles Wrestling
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▶ Kurt Osiander 2017 Halloween Special
Kurt's back for the second GCP Halloween Special! Ryan and Kurt determine the BJJ styles of horror movie killers and ramble about getting fired from jobs, aliens, psychics, astrological signs and bell
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▶ Episode 232: Vitor Shaolin Ribeiro returns!
Vitor Shaolin Ribeiro returns to talk about his recent superfights, balancing teaching and competing and the superfight he wants next. He also issues a challenge to ANYONE who has the guts to face h
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▶ Episode 231: Marco Gigante Villela
Marco Gigante Villela is a respected instructor in Australia. Originally from Brazil, he talks about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, learning from Carlos Gracie Jr and Relson Gracie, refereeing and why he
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▶ Episode 230: Leo Vieira returns!
Leo Vieira returns to talk about his promotion to 5th degree, returning to competition at 41 and Superfights that he is interested in. He also shares his thoughts on Roger Gracie vs Buchecha
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▶ Episode 229: Ronald Mann
A powerful conversation with Ronald Mann, a blue belt amputee who has found new life through Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the details of his accident, hitting rock bottom and rising from the ashes to bec
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▶ Episode 228: Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy joins the show to talk about the old days of Jiu-Jitsu in Northern California, his transition from Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu, and his favorite things about teaching. He also talks about how p
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▶ Episode 227: Frank Mir returns
Frank Mir returns to talk about his release from the UFC, Bellator, USADA, Yoga and his ADCC Superfight against Chael Sonnen (later canceled after recording this interview). He also talks about cult m
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▶ Episode 226: Abraham Marte
Abraham Marte is the first BJJ champion out of the Dominican Republic. He talks about closed guard, training through injuries and strength & conditioning. Also, Ryan makes a recording error which resu
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▶ Episode 225: Crosley Gracie
Professor Crosley Gracie joins the show to talk about the challenges of growing up as a Gracie, fighting for Pride and Pancrase, Jiu-Jitsu for MMA and his epic match against his cousin Ryron Gracie!
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▶ Kurt Osiander Sept17
Kurt and Ryan talk about Ryan's month in Brazil, Kurt's disturbing Halloween costume choice, taking notes in class, Jiu-Jitsu around the world, pizza savagery, the gauntlet and IT (the movie)
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▶ Episode 223: Tyler Bishop
Tyler Bishop joins the show to talk about old school MMA events, challenge matches, learning from Royler Gracie and learning online effectively. He also talks about his commentary career and the best
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▶ Episode 222: Dave Camarillo
Dave Camarillo is a highly respected instructor and coached several elite MMA fighters in the UFC. He talks about transitioning from Judo to BJJ, realistic self defense, commonly neglected areas of tr
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▶ Episode 221: Marcel Goncalves
Marcel Goncalves is the first student of Roberto Cyborg Abreu and is a decorated competitor. He tells his powerful life story and how Jiu-Jitsu helped him endure very hard times. He also talks about
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▶ Episode 220: Shawn Williams
Professor Shawn Williams is back! We talk about injuries, injury prevention, adding Judo and Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu and Demain Maia's title fight. Shawn also breaks down why many people quit Jiu-Jitsu
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▶ Episode 219: Brandon Mccaghren
B-Mac is back! We discuss podcasting, EBI, the balance between athleticism and technique in Jiu-Jitsu, the role physical attributes play in your game, and managing the ego
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▶ GCP Episode 218: Gianni Grippo
Gianni Grippo joins the show to talk about balancing gi and no-gi training, appreciating your rivals and making a living through Jiu-Jitsu. He also discusses etiquette when making the decision to swit
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▶ GCP Episode 217: Tom Deblass returns!
Tom Deblass is back! He talks about his recent Fight to Win match, ADCC 2017, conditioning, the Dillon Dannis beef, obsessive mindset and using skills responsibly. He also talks about how he processes
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▶ GCP Episode 216: Kevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips is a BJJ purple belt, a comedian and co-host of The Verbal Tap Podcast. He talks about dealing with injuries, call-outs in Jiu-Jitsu, exploratory rash guards and spats, podcasting and B
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▶ GCP Episode 215: Vinicus Draculino Magalhaes
Professor Draculino returns to the show after nearly 2 years to talk about past and current trends in Jiu-Jitsu, his prediction for future trends, learning to teach, structuring a comprehensive curric
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▶ GCP Community Focus: Dr. Chris Moriarty / BJJ Medical Research
BJJ Black Belt Dr. Chris Moriarty returns to the show to talk about his recent competitions, dealing with leg lockers, call-outs in Jiu-Jitsu and his new medical study geared towards Jiu-Jitsu practit
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▶ GCP Episode 214: Shane Rice
Professor Shane Rice is the only Canadian Black Belt under Grandmaster Rickson Gracie. He talks about his incredible luck finding Rickson, the old days of Rickson's academy in LA and his MMA career. H
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▶ GCP Episode 213: Kurt Osiander
Kurt makes his monthly appearance and rambles with Ryan about Game of Thrones, Slayer, corporal punishment, Ryan and Karen's Mexican adventure and zombie apocalypse strategies.
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▶ GCP Community Focus: Mike Salemi / Kettlebells for Jiu-Jitsu
Mike Salemi is one of the most respected strength and conditioning experts in the world. He talks about customizing your fitness to meet your needs in Jiu-Jitsu, building grip strength and timing your
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▶ GCP Episode 212: Enson Inoue
Retired professional MMA fighter and BJJ Black Belt Enson Inoue talks about his time spent with Grandmaster Relson Gracie, being humble as a black belt, his MMA career and the Yakuza. He also tells th
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▶ Episode 211: Rose Gracie
Rose if the founder of Gracie Worlds tournaments. She talks about growing up in the Gracie family, her perspective watching Jiu-Jitsu spread to the US, her views on belt ranks, tournament bias and can
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▶ GCP Community Focus: Javier Palomo / Well rounded grappling
Javier Palomo is a black belt in several martial arts, a purple belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and a Catch Wrestling instructor. He talks about the value of exploring other grappling styles and differe
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▶ GCP Episode 210: Kenny Florian
UFC veteran and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Kenny Florian talks about BJJ in the 90's, positive mentality, managing nerves and emotions and the value of setbacks. He also talks about commentating for the UFC
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▶ GCP Episode 209: Raf Esparza
Comedian, Writer and Co-Host of The Verbal Tap Podcast Raf Esparza joins the show to talk about Professional Wrestling moves that work in Jiu-Jitsu, Ryan's shattered childhood dreams of being a pro wr
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▶ GCP Episode 208: Mahamed Aly
One of BJJ's youngest and brightest stars, Mahamed Aly joins the show to talk about cultural differences between Brazil and the US, pursuing a life of passion, adding Judo to his game and the pros and
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▶ GCP Episode 207: Marcelo Garcia
Professor Marcelo Garcia is considered by many to be the greatest BJJ competitor of all time. He talks about his origins, avoiding one-dimensional training, self discipline and managing ego. He also d
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▶ GCP Community Focus: Steve Cotter / Kettlebells for BJJ
Steve Cotter is one of the top resources in the world for kettlebell trianing and he is also the personal kettlebell trainer of 9x World BJJ Champion Xande Ribeiro. He talks about how to implement ket
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▶ GCP Episode 206: Sam Joseph 2
Professor Sam returns to talk about building a successful academy, why you don't need to be a world champion to be a great teacher, teaching your students the way they learn and the prank war between
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▶ GCP Episode 205: Ruben Alvarez 3
The Dade County Crippler is back! Ruben Alvarez makes his third appearance on the show and talks about self defense, his progress in the Miami Police academy, his recent performance at the Kakuto Chal
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▶ GCP Episode 204: Keith Owen
Professor Keith Owen talks about practical self defense, avoiding cult-like academies, teaching, the reasons people quit BJJ and finding your reason to train!
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▶ GCP Community Focus: Jerry Clanton / Jiu-Jitsu at 70 years old!
Jerry Clanton is a BJJ purple belt from Daphne, Alabama who trains and competes at 70 years old! He talks bout his start in BJJ, his favorite things about it and his inspiring message to all practitio
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▶ GCP Episode 203: Kurt Osiander 9
Kurt talks about his recent failed attempt at BJJ commentary, fireworks and explosives, cheap alcohol and his disappointment that the iPhone 7 can't take a punch.
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▶ GCP Community Focus: Alec Wooden / Resilience and Defeating Cancer!
Alec Wooden is a young blue belt who survived brain cancer. He talks about how Jiu-Jitsu has impacted his life and how he tries to be a constant motivator for his team!
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▶ GCP Episode 202: Casey Halstead
Coach Casey Halstead is a highly respected coach, academy owner and entrepreneur in the BJJ community. He talks about time management, common pitfalls of gym ownership and the value of a positive gym
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▶ GCP Episode 201: Jon Macarrao Thomas
Professor Jon Thomas delivers a very insightful and technical conversation. He covers injury management, improving your weaker areas, guard retention, conditioning for BJJ and much more!
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▶ GCP Community Focus: Dennis Ortega / Life as a new black belt
Professor Dennis Ortega is a black belt under the legendary Vitor Shaolin Ribeiro. He talks about his start in BJJ, the importance of idols and dealing with pre-training anxiety
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▶ Episode 200: Rickson Gracie
In our 200th episode, we are joined by the man many consider to be the greatest BJJ Black Belt of all time. Master Rickson talks about controlling your breathing, teaching Jiu-Jitsu to anyone, managin
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▶ GCP Episode 199: Perspectives from the Journey 2
In the second installment of Perspectives from the Journey, Ryan sits with 8 different female practitioners of varying ranks to talk about their experiences, reasons for training, struggles, triumphs
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▶ GCP Community Focus Episode 8: Jay Regalbuto / BJJ Commentary
Professor Jay Regalbuto is a respected Black Belt who is also one of the most active commentators in the BJJ community. He has called over 1,000 matches and talks about how he got his start
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▶ GCP 196 Sergio Silva
Professor Sergio Silva joins the show to talk about the importance of building muscle memory, Judo for Jiu-Jitsu, self defense and the gritty days of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil during the 90's. Show Notes: H
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▶ GCP Episode 138: Demian Maia
In this episode, we are joined by arguably the greatest representative of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in MMA, Demain Maia. Demian talks about why he quit Kung Fu as a teen to start BJJ, funny stories from the
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▶ GCP Episode 137: David Silverfox Karchmer
One of the most experienced and recognized BJJ referees in the United States, Professor Karchmer has reffed well over 3,000 matches in his career. He discusses some of the subtle intricaciesof reffing
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▶ GCP Episode 136: Amanda Tubby Alequin
Amanda “Tubby” Alequin is one of the fastest rising stars of women’s Jiu-Jitsu. Just coming off her first black belt no-gi world title, Tubby discusses the differences between mens and womens BJJ, her
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▶ GCP Episode 135: Allan Goes
A 6th degree black belt under Carlson Gracie and an MMA pioneer, Professor Allan Goes joins us to share his powerful life story. He openly talksabout how he wentfrom horrible poverty and incarceration
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▶ GCP Episode 134: Matt Lindland
Coach Matt Lindland is regarded as one of the top world resources for grappling knowledge. In this episode, he discusses his career, his decision to pursue Greco-Roman Wrestling over Freestyle, his Ol
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▶ GCP Episode 133: Rustam Chsiev
Rustam “The Russian Bear” Chsiev joins the show to talk about wrestling, moving to the US to chase his dreams, his success in EBI and his old school diet!
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▶ GCP Episode 132: Kipp Kollar
Kipp Kollar is the man behind NAGA one of the most successful grappling tournaments out there. Kipp talks about his intro to grappling, the beginnings of NAGA, what goes into running a tournament and
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▶ GCP Episode 131: Alberto Marchetti
Professor Alberto Marchetti is a very respected figure in the Jiu-Jitsu community, not only for his teaching, but for his business ventures within Jiu-Jitsu. If you have ever been curious about the bu
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▶ GCP Episode 130: Mike Bidwell
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Mike Bidwell. Mike talks about his beginnings in martial arts, his unique and artistic approach to Jiu-Jitsu and being stuck at one rank for a long time!
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▶ GCP Episode 129: Frank Mir
In this episode, we are joined by UFC superstar and former Heavyweight Champ Frank Mir. Frank talks about podcasting, Jiu-Jitsu, his MMA journey and society in general in this extended 3 hour episode!
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▶ GCP Episode 128: Kurt Osiander Halloween Special
When Kurt is on the show, don’t expect your average GCP interview! In our Halloween Special, and Kurt’s 5th appearance on the show, Kurt talks about his seminar tour, ghosts in his house, crazy Hallow
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▶ GCP Episode 127: Nick Delpopolo
In this episode, we are joined by Judo star Nick Delpopolo. Fresh off his performance at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Nick talks about his intriguing life story, Judo tactics and the adversity he has wor
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▶ GCP Episode 126: Riccardo Ammendolia
Riccardo Ammendolia joins the show and talks about his start in Jiu-Jitsu, the BJJ scene in Canada, competing in Brazil and how he became one of the most recognizable voices in BJJ commentary
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▶ GCP Episode 125: Freddy Trillo
Professor Freddy Trillo joins the show for an insightful and surprising look into the world of law enforcement hand to hand training and the importance of grappling in a self defense situation.
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▶ GCP Episode 123: Felipe Zicro Neto
Professor Neto is a highly respected black belt and the longest running Alliance Black belt outside the team’s founders. Felipe talks about the team’s orgins, his beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu and shares so
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▶ GCP Episode 124: Alexander Trans
In this episode, Alexander Trans talks about BJJ in Europe, his decision to move permanently to Rio De Janeiro and his reasons for leaving Checkmat to join GF Fight Team. He also discusses “big man” J
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▶ GCP Episode 122: Sambo Steve Koepfer
“Sambo” Steve Koepfer is a Master of Sport in Combat Sambo, a Judo black belt and a highly sought resource for knowledge in the grappling world. Steve talks about Sambo’s history, martial arts politic
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▶ GCP Episode 121: Gile Huni
The man behind BJJEE.com and WatchBJJ.com, Professor Guillaume “Gile” Huni talks about Jiu-Jitsu’s growth in Eastern Europe, how he began his websites and his action packed life of dodging fake black
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▶ GCP Episode 120: Andre Galvao #2
Andre Galvao returns! We catch up with what he has been up to since we spoke last, the importance of a good take down game, dealing with losses and his love for movies! Also, if you’re a fan of his bo
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▶ GCP Episode 119: Ashley Williams
In this episode, we are joined by the UK’s youngest black belt Ashley Williams. An EBI veteran and rising star in the grappling world, Ashley tells us about his start in BJJ, his EBI experience and sh
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▶ GCP Episode 118: Marcos Santos
In this episode, we are joined by decorated Black Belt Marcos Santos. Professor Santos talks about his time spent with the Brazilian Special Forces, real life self defense application and losing his f
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▶ GCP Episode 117: Roberto Cyborg Abreu
In this episode, we are joined by one of the most decorated competitors of our time, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu. He talks about his humble beginnings, his unique learning process, his greatest achievement
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▶ GCP Episode 115: Rafael Domingos
In this episode, decorated competitor Rafael Domingos tells the incredible story about his beginnings growing up in the projects in Sao Paulo, being taken in by Demain Maia to be groomed as his proteg
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▶ GCP Episode 116: Robert Drysdale
A highly respected instructor, MMA fighter and Jiu-Jitsu champion, Professor Drysdale speaks very openly about PED use in both MMA and BJJ, the watering down of Jiu-Jitsu, fake black belts, crazy Kung
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▶ GCP Episode 114: Jeremy Horn
In this episode, we are joined by MMA pioneer and submission specialist Jeremy Horn. Jeremy talks about his beginnings in martial arts and fighting, the ups and downs of his career and the importance
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▶ GCP Episode 113: Baret Yoshida
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Baret Yoshida in his first podcast interview ever! Professor Yoshida talks about his beginnings in Hawaii, his time spent fighting in Japan and shares some
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▶ GCP Episode 112: Leo Leite
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Leo Leite. A Judo and Jiu-Jitsu champion and undefeated MMA fighter, Leo talks about the application of Judo in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, the highpoints in his car
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▶ GCP Episode 111: Matt Baker
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Matt Baker. Matt talks about his time spent with his legendary instructor Master Jean Jacques Machado, the difficulties of improving in Jiu-Jitsu and his pr
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▶ GCP Episode 110: Reilly Bodycomb
In this episode, we are joined by Reilly Bodycomb. A highly respected Sambo specialist and leg lock master, Reilly talks about his intro to grappling, the importance of a good take down game and his l
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▶ GCP Episode 109: Murilo Bustamante
In this episode, we are joined by living legend Murilo Bustamante. Professor Murilo reflects on his long career, his experience fighting for Pride and the UFC, his time spent with Master Carlson Graci
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▶ GCP Episode 108: Milton Bastos
In this episode, we are joined by highly decorated competitor Milton Bastos. Milton talks about the benefits of adding Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu, his mentality when teaching and his hobbies outside Jiu-J
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▶ GCP Episode 107: Jimmy Fortunato
In this episode, we are joined by BJJ black belt and founder of The Good Fight tournament, Jimmy Fortunato. Jimmy talks about what goes into starting a tournament, the pitfalls that exist with running
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▶ GCP Episode 106: AJ Agazarm
In this episode, we are joined by decorated competitor AJ Agazarm. AJ talks about his unique entry to BJJ, some of his heated matches and the importance of applying tenacity to your game. He also make
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▶ GCP Episode 101: Rafael Lovato #2
In this episode, we are joined for the second time by Professor Rafael Lovato Jr. Fresh off his wins over Cyborg and his MMA win over Marcelo Nunes for the Legacy middleweight title, Rafael talks abou
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▶ GCP Episode 099: Adem Redzovic
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Adem Redzovic. Adem talks about maintaining a healthy academy culture, the importance of a well rounded game and the importance of Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for l
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▶ GCP Episode 098: Gabi Garcia
In this episode, we are joined by one of the most decorated women’s champions of all time, Gabi Garcia. Gabi talks about her physical and mental transformation in the last few years, her MMA debut and
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▶ GCP Episode 097: Kristina Barlaan
In this episode, we are joined by Kristina Barlaan. An active competitor and European champion, Kristina speaks very candidly about her life and the benefits that Jiu-Jitsu can offer to women who have
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▶ GCP Episode 095: Bill The Grill Cooper
In this episode, we are joined by Bill “The Grill” Cooper. Bill talks about his start in Jiu-Jitsu, how he got his nickname and his crossover to MMA.
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▶ GCP Episode 040: Kurt Osiander Christmas Special
In our Christmas special we are joined by Jolly St. Osiander! The Patron Saint of tattoos, heavy metal and Jiu-Jitsu! Kurt and Ryan ramble about terrible gifts, firearms, Mexican candy and Kurt tells
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▶ GCP Episode 042: Daniel Strauss
In this episode we are joined by “The Rasberry Ape” Daniel Strauss. Daniel tells us about the early days of BJJ in England, his strongman-style conditioning regimen and his recent heated match against
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▶ GCP Episode 043: Relson Gracie #2
In this episode, we are joined once again by Grandmaster Relson Gracie. Relson discusses his family history, tells stories from the old days and updates us on what he’s been up to since the last time
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▶ GCP Episode 044: Gustavo Dantas
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Gustavo Dantas. World champion, Brazilian National champion and creator of The BJJ Mental Coach program, Gustavo takes us through the importance of breaking
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▶ GCP Episode 045: Jason Scully
In this episode, we are joined by Jason Scully in his first podcast interview ever! BJJ black belt, World and Pan Ams bronze medalist, YouTube sensation and the mastermind behind TheGrapplersGuide.com
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▶ GCP Episode 046: Cole Miller
In this episode, we are joined by UFC featherweight and BJJ black belt Cole Miller. Cole discusses the eye poking epidemic in MMA, fan loyalty and the missing links in the ground game in the UFC.
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▶ GCP Episode 047: Tarsis Humphreys
In this episode, we are joined by decorated black belt Tarsis Humphreys. A World Champ, 3x Brazilian National Champ, Pan Ams Champ, Pro Cup Champ and European Champ, Tarsis discusses the highs and low
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▶ GCP Episode 048: Justin Garcia
In this episode, we are joined by BJJ black belt Justin “Master Chim” Garcia. The owner of The Jungle Gym, the first MMA gym in The Bronx, NY, Justin shares his thoughts on practical self defense, mod
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▶ GCP Episode 049: Vlad Koulikov
In this episode, we are joined by Sambo Master Vlad Koulikov for a full education of the history, point system, rules and ranking of both Sambo and Combat Sambo. Also a Judo black belt and BJJ purple
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▶ GCP Episode 041: Dan Severn
The Beast is back! Our first guest ever on The Grappling Central Podcast, Dan Severn joins us once again and tells some great stories from the old No Holds Barred days. He also reflects on his days as
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▶ GCP Episode 011: Matt Serra
A fun and insightful interview with one of the top UFC welterweights of his generation!Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra, the first American to receive a black belt under Renzo Gracie, joins
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 489: Jake Shields
Jake Shields joins the show for a conversation about the life of a professional combat athlete, his new focus on Pro Grappling, why he chose to be his own manager and his passion for coaching the next
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 488: Jonathan Satava
Jonathan Satava joins the show to talk about learning from Marcelo, designing your own game, teaching full time and the benefits of meditation. He also gives a detailed breakdown of the Butterfly Guar
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 486: Josh Barnett
The Warmaster joins the show to talk about his diverse grappling background, the early days of MMA and the crazy ways he had to find training partners back in the day! He also talks about pain complia
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 485: Malachy Friedman
Malachy Friedman joins the show to talk about his start in BJJ in a more MMA driven era. He also talks about what pushed him to become a coach, why he feels the gi helps your BJJ overall and the power
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 484: Alec Baulding
Alec Baulding joins the show to talk about starting Jiu-Jitsu in a more MMA focused school, adapting BJJ to your body type and the brown belt level. He also dives deep on guard retention concepts and
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 483: Rafael Lovato Jr
Rafael Lovato Jr joins the show for a candid and honest discussion about his transition from MMA back to BJJ competition. He talks about struggles he's overcome and what he sees for the future. He als
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 482: Alex Ecklin
Alex Ecklin joins the show to talk about the importance of being persistent when developing skills, his unique academy structure and tips for coping with awkwardness when you're new to Jiu-Jitsu. He a
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 481: Edwin Junny Ocasio
Edwin Junny Ocasio joins the show to share his powerful story of overcoming abuse to becoming one of Jiu-Jitsu's top athletes. He also explains why hobbyist practitioners and professional athletes n
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 481: Kristian Woodmansee
Kristian Woodmansee discusses mindset, the danger of negative self-talk, overcoming plateaus and the importance of mobility on the ground. He also dives deep on Omoplatas and how to use them effective
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 480: Dean Lister
Dean Lister joins the show to talk about developing a strong leg lock game, his MMA career and thoughts on teaching. He also candidly shares his experience treating CTE with psychedelics, which was fe
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 479: Lucas Lepri
Lucas Lepri joins the show to talk about applying pressure and misdirection in guard passing, why competition is such a valuable tool, processing losses and his approach to student development!
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 478 - Pete The Greek
Pete The Greek joins the show for an entertaining conversation! Topics include his recent battles against various forms of wildlife, training and teaching while globetrotting and old school Jiu-Jitsu.
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 477: Drew Weatherhead
Drew Weatherhead joins the show to talk about his new journey after closing his school due to Covid. He also talks about BJJ in modern MMA, the impact removing belts from the art could have and he giv
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 476: Davi Ramos
Davi Ramos joins the show to talk about BJJ for MMA, take downs for BJJ and MMA, his love for leg locks and striking styles he feels compliment Jiu-Jitsu well. He also talks about his most difficult r
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 475: Bernardo Faria
Bernardo Faria joins the show to talk about managing training expectations, growing an academy, the fact that everyone thinks their BJJ sucks and balancing life with training. He also gives technical
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 474 - Craig Jones
Craig Jones joins the show to talk about his Gringo Spanish, Shark attacks, the Gabi Garcia super fight, his time spent coaching on Ultimate Fighter, BJJ in MMA and making money in Jiu-Jitsu. He als
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 473: Paul Schreiner
Paul Schreiner joins the show to talk about escaping bottom side control, learning to be comfortable in every position and controlling mat anxiety. He also discusses the importance of having an order
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 472: Bruno Frazatto
Bruno Frazatto joins the show to talk about academy ownership, developing students and building an advanced open guard game. He also explains how he feels the fundamentals of BJJ have changed over tim
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▶ BJJ Fanatics Episode 471: Roger Gracie
Roger Gracie joins the show to talk about building a dangerous mount, escaping bad positions, closed guard, coming back to training after a break and the value of positional training. He also talks ab
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 470: Kurt Osiander
Kurt Osiander joins the show and in typical fashion, the interview goes right off the rails! Topics covered include diabetes, catheter injuries, moms who hate heavy metal, hospital food and an alterna
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 469 - Braulio Estima
Braulio Estima joins the show to talk about understanding baits, how to build responses to your opponent's actions and the Jiu-Jitsu Ecosystem. He also talks about triangles and his Head of the Sna
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 468 - Eli Knight
Eli Knight joins the show to talk about self defense application of Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with armed attackers and utilizing strikes on the ground. He also discusses safe disengagement tips as well as th
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 467 - Lachlan Giles
In this episode we are joined by Lachlan Giles! He talks about skill development, guard retention and how to avoid imbalances in your Jiu-Jitsu. He also talks about being a new dad and offers advice t
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▶ BJJ Fanatics Podcast episode 466 - Tomer Alroy
Tomer Alroy joins the show to talk about competition and training mindset, overcoming the fear of fatigue and building a match strategy. He also gives great technical insight on guard passing and give
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▶ BJJ Fanatics 465 - Demian Maia
Demian Maia joins the show as the first guest of the NEW BJJ Fanatics Podcast! He talks about his new academy, the history of Jiu-Jitsu and gives some great technical advise on developing back control
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▶ Episode 463 - Andrew Wiltse
Andrew Wiltse joins the show to talk about his explosive childhood, why he's very selective of techniques he uses, his thoughts on ego and why you don't need to be on a big team to succeed. He also
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▶ Episode 462 - Brandon Mccaghren returns
B-mac is back! Topics include getting through Covid restrictions, Combat Jiu-Jitsu, keeping the journey in perspective, working with injuries and coming back after a break. He also talks about his exc
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▶ Episode 461 - Kent Peters returns
Kent Peters returns to talk about zombie apocalypse scenarios, horseback riding disasters, leg locking bigger people, his hatred for quarantine cooking videos and how Covid ruined Disneyland. He also
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▶ Episode 460 - Matt Heafy
The frontman and guitarist of the metal band Trivium, BJJ brown belt Matt Heafy sits down to discuss how he's overcome being a slow learner, making progress while balancing work and the value of fai
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▶ Episode 459 - Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back and in typical fashion, the normal order of the show goes right off the rails… Topics discussed include gross things that dogs do, Mars rovers, intergalactic viruses, aliens, post-apocaly
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▶ Episode 458 - Billy Graziadei
Lead vocalist and guitarist of Biohazard, Billy talks about the impact BJJ has had on him, finding the art pre-UFC and his thoughts on effective teaching. He also shares some entertaining self defense
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▶ Episode 457 - Ariel Sexton
Ariel Tarzan Sexton joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Costa Rica, his MMA career, sports psychology, meditation and the reverse triangle. He also talks about street fights in Canada, lax
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▶ Episode 456 - Brad Souders
Brad Souders joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in a town of less than 2k people in the 90's, pursuing Judo and BJJ simultaneously, overcoming competition nerves, and how to be a good training
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▶ Episode 455 - Michael Zenga
Michael Zenga joins the show to talk about switching from boxing to Judo and BJJ, starting BJJ Fanatics and the growth of the company. He also gives advice for heavyweights and he provides deep, techn
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▶ Episode 454 - Josh McKinney
Josh McKinney joins the show to talk about competition mentality, the white belt struggle, running an efficient school and overcoming plateaus. He also trades funny podcasting stories with Ryan about
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▶ Episode 453 - Vinny Magalhaes
Vinny Magalhaes joins the show to talk about technical imbalances, developing a dangerous guard, coaching styles, how MMA impacted his Jiu-Jitsu and how he became a highly respected MMA coach. He also
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▶ Episode 452 - Xande Ribeiro returns
Xande returns to discuss his new affiliation, when new students should begin rolling, academy ownership and restricting techniques by rank. He also gives deep technical insight to his Diamond Concept
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▶ Episode 451 - Rayron Gracie
Rayron Gracie joins the show to talk about the unique experience of growing up in the Gracie family, his acquired taste for Jiu-Jitsu and the importance of persistence. He also speaks candidly about h
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▶ Episode 450 - Chris Brennan
Chris Brennan joins the show to tell his powerful story of overcoming addiction and street life to become an American pioneer in MMA. He talks about the very early days of MMA in the US and fighting i
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▶ Episode 459: Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back and in typical fashion, the normal order of the show goes right off the rails… Topics discussed include gross things that dogs do, Mars rovers, intergalactic viruses, aliens, post-apocaly
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▶ Episode 458: Billy Graziadei
Lead vocalist and guitarist of Biohazard, Billy talks about the impact BJJ has had on him, finding the art pre-UFC and his thoughts on effective teaching. He also shares some entertaining self defense
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▶ Episode 457: Ariel Sexton
Ariel “Tarzan” Sexton joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Costa Rica, his MMA career, sports psychology, meditation and the reverse triangle. He also talks about street fights in Canada, lax
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▶ Episode 456: Brad Souders
Brad Souders joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in a town of less than 2k people in the 90’s, pursuing Judo and BJJ simultaneously, overcoming competition nerves, and how to be a good training
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▶ Episode 455: Michael Zenga
Michael Zenga joins the show to talk about switching from boxing to Judo and BJJ, starting BJJ Fanatics and the growth of the company. He also gives advice for heavyweights and he provides deep, techn
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▶ Episode 454: Josh McKinney
Josh McKinney joins the show to talk about competition mentality, the white belt struggle, running an efficient school and overcoming plateaus. He also trades funny podcasting stories with Ryan about
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▶ Episode 453: Vinny Magalhaes
Vinny Magalhaes joins the show to talk about technical imbalances, developing a dangerous guard, coaching styles, how MMA impacted his Jiu-Jitsu and how he became a highly respected MMA coach. He also
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▶ Episode 452: Xande Ribeiro returns!
Xande returns to discuss his new affiliation, when new students should begin rolling, academy ownership and restricting techniques by rank. He also gives deep technical insight to his Diamond Concept
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▶ Episode 451: Rayron Gracie
Rayron Gracie joins the show to talk about the unique experience of growing up in the Gracie family, his acquired taste for Jiu-Jitsu and the importance of persistence. He also speaks candidly about h
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▶ Episode 450: Chris Brennan
Chris Brennan joins the show to tell his powerful story of overcoming addiction and street life to become an American pioneer in MMA. He talks about the very early days of MMA in the US and fighting i
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▶ Episode 293: Brian McLaughlin
Brian McLaughlin tells the story of being a frail chess club member in high school to becoming a professional MMA fighter. He also talks about the early days of BJJ in NY, being a TUF season 8 cast me
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▶ Episode 292: Brian “Jiu-Jitsu Cop” James
Brian James, aka “Jiu-Jitsu Cop” is an active police officer and BJJ purple belt who works to encourage police across the country to learn Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about how Jiu-Jitsu has saved him (litera
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▶ Episode 291: Colton Brown
Colton Brown is one of Judo’s most exciting athletes today. He talks about leaving football for Judo, adapting your game, living in Japan and improving your social circle. He also talks about his 2016
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▶ Episode 290: Chris Martin
Chris Martin is a BJJ purple belt with a unique story to tell. Chris is an instructor who survived a stroke that was caused from an accident while rolling and takes the time to spread awareness to oth
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▶ Episode 289: Erik Paulson returns!
One of our earliest guests, Erik Paulson returns over 280 episodes later! We catch up with him and discuss why he doesn’t coach fighters anymore, growing take down skills, attack sequences, escaping l
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▶ Episode 288: Rodrigo Antunes
Rodrigo Antunes joins the show to talk about starting training at a young age, coming up with world class mentors, plateaus in training, teaching kids and managing parents, heavyweight Jiu-Jitsu and h
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▶ Episode 287: Federico Tisi
Federico Tisi is a world renown instructor and the first Italian to receive a BJJ Black Belt. He talks about building knowledge, the white belt process, teaching teachers, mindfulness, longevity and t
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▶ Episode 286: Kurt Osiander live!
** USE HEADPHONES TO LISTEN!** Kurt talks about his recent Asia tour, getting kicked out of the Samurai Museum in Japan, action figures and living a shirtless lifestyle. To see the video of this episo
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▶ Episode 285: Mauricio Gomes
Master Maurico Gomes joins the show to talk about the early competition scene in Brazil, longevity in the art and Jiu-Jitsu’s customizable nature. He also covers the blue belt blues, athleticism and r
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▶ Episode 284: Harley Flanagan
Harley Flanagan was the frontman and bassist for NYC’s legendary punk band Cro-Mags. He is also a Black Belt under Master Renzo Gracie and a highly respected instructor. He talks about brawls, riots,
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▶ Episode 283: Chad George w/ guest co-host Rose Gracie
Ryan is joined by special guest co-host, Rose Gracie! Together they interview WEC and Bellator veteran Chad George. Chad talks about his passion for teaching, “accidentally” starting his MMA career an
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▶ Episode 282: Tyler Driskell
Tyler Driskell is a teammate, instructor and good friend of Ryan’s who has a unique story and interesting perspective of BJJ. He talks about why he competes, leg locks, progression in Jiu-Jitsu, Gi vs
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▶ Episode 281: Gary Goltz
Sensei Gary Goltz joins the show to talk about starting Judo in 1965, life lessons from competition, advice for parents and his strong desire to see BJJ and Judo work together more. He also tells the
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▶ Episode 280: Arin Adjamian
Arin Adjamian talks about going from being overweight with an eating disorder to becoming a successful Sport Nutritionist and BJJ champion. He also covers meal prepping, calories, the effects of diet
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▶ Episode 279: Scott Shetler
Ryan’s Strength & Conditioning coach Scott Shetler joins the show to talk about catering your lifting to meet your grappling needs, the impact of time limits on athletes, cardio vs muscular endurance
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▶ Episode 278: Fernando Yamasaki
Professor Yamasaki joins the show to discuss cross training, why BJJ won’t be in the Olympics, Women’s Jiu-Jitsu, take downs and building a kids program. He also tells the story of removing a drug dea
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▶ Episode 277: Roberto “Gordo” Correa
Professor “Gordo” is the man credited with developing the Half Guard into an offensive position. He talks about the rules in BJJ competition, finding the right school for you and training though injur
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▶ Episode 276: Helio “Soneca” Moreira
Professor Helio “Soneca” joins the show to talk about the early days of Gracie Barra, career opportunities in BJJ, working with elite MMA fighters and building an academy. He also states that the Rubb
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▶ Episode 275: Charlie Liu
Professor Charlie Liu is the co-founder of Digitsu and a long time BJJ practitioner. He talks about self defense, small joint manipulation, asking questions in class, starting Digitsu and filming disa
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▶ Episode 274: Amal Easton
Amal Easton joins the show to talk about being one of the first Americans to travel to Brazil to learn BJJ in the early 90’s, meeting Renzo Gracie, BJJ for every day people and training for longevity.
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▶ Episode 273: Jackson Sousa
Jackson Sousa shares his powerful life story, from beginning his life in the Favela (slums) in Rio to becoming a decorated champion. He also talks about Terere’s influence on him and for the first tim
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▶ Episode 272: Luiz Palhares
Master Luiz Palhares joins the show and talks about BJJ in Brazil in the 1970’s and 80’s, Training under Rolls and Rickson Gracie, Vale Tudo in the 90’s and why he is a firm believer of training in th
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▶ Episode 271: Mike Palladino
Mike Palladino joins the show and discusses how Pro Wrestling led him to BJJ, learning from Vlad Koulikov and Formiga, online learning, why you shouldn’t worry about rank, and competition mindset. He
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▶ Episode 270: Anthony Ferraro
Anthony Ferraro is a NJ State Greco Champion, An accomplished high school wrestler and a Judo brown belt. He has accomplished all this despite being blind. He is the focus of the film “A Shot in the D
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▶ Episode 269: Kurt Osiander
After a brief hiatus, Kurt is back! We catch up with him and talk about his upcoming Asian tour, his new drum room, rock stars fighting with fans, options for going bald, Kurt’s mustache and his naked
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▶ Episode 268: Robert Drysdale returns!
Robert Drysdale has been traveling all over Brazil and Japan gathering historical data for the documentary film “Closed Guard”. Some of what he’s found may make you question what you thought you knew
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▶ Episode 267: Jonathan Calestine
Fresh off winning the EBI Featherweight championship, Jonathan Calestine joins the show to recap the event and talk about his rise in the sport. He also talks about the struggles of being a full time
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▶ Episode 266: Matt Kaplan
Matt Kaplan joins the show for a hilarious and entertaining episode! Topics include pro wrestling death matches, pro wrestling moves in MMA, leg locks, punk rock and rolling drunk. He also talks about
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▶ Episode 265: David Aguzzi returns!
David Aguzzi is back to talk about the growth of Grappling Industries, the BJJ ban in Montreal and training referees. He also gives a deep breakdown of what it costs to run a tournament and why entrie
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▶ Episode 264: Justin “Master Chim” Garcia returns!
Justin “Master Chim” Garcia makes his second appearance on the show for a deep discussion of self defense, dealing with armed attackers from a grappling standpoint and building muscle memory. He also
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▶ Episode 263: Ben Kovacs
Ben Kovacs is the founder of The Guardian Gym, a martial arts school that allows disadvantaged kids and adults train for free or for a rate that they can afford. He talks about how the project started
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▶ Episode 262: Daniel Perez
Daniel Perez is the first American to get a Black Belt under Demian Maia. He talks about training with Demian, running his own school, finding the right training environment for you and the blue belt
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▶ Episode 261: Matt Larsen
Sgt. 1st Class Matt Larsen is the man behind the US military’s Modern Combatives Program. He explains why BJJ is the base style in the system, effects of adrenaline in a fight, self defense for civili
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▶ Episode 260: Vlad Koulikov returns!
Vlad Koulikov returns to the show to talk about his recent promotion to BJJ Black Belt, winning the Combat Wrestling Worlds in Japan, training through injuries, conditioning and his views on the moder
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▶ Episode 259: Joao Assis
Joao Assis joins the show to talk about how Jiu-Jitsu helped him on a better path in life, learning from Leo Vieira and Mario Sperry, being a purple belt for 6 years and moving to the US without knowi
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▶ Episode 258: Luiz Panza
Luiz Panza joins the show to talk about his recent trip to Brazil, his intro to martial arts, why his mother banned him from training as a young man, Chuck Norris jokes and his rap song he recently wr
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▶ Episode 257: Spenser Mango
Spenser Mango is a decorated Greco Roman Wrestling champion and a 2x Team USA Olympian. He talks about finding his style, strength & conditioning, the benefits of being smaller and his Olympic experie
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▶ Episode 256: Marcio “Pe De Pano” Cruz
“Pe De Pano” joins the show to talk about how BJJ saved him from his troubled youth, the Colby Covington incident, Brazil in the 90’s vs today, the ingredients of a champion and facing weaknesses head
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▶ Episode 255: Eliot Marshall
UFC veteran and BJJ champion Eliot Marshall joins the show to talk about finding BJJ in 1997, cult mentalities that exist in BJJ, the UFC, his love for teaching and meditation. He also provides one of
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▶ Episode 449: Kody Steele
Kody Steele joins the show to talk about transitioning from Wrestling to BJJ, developing a take down game and diet and conditioning. He also talks about overcoming shyness, his future ambitions in MMA
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▶ Episode 448: Andre Terencio returns!
Andre Terencio returns to talk about school ownership, building a strong curriculum, his BJJ for law enforcement program, heel hooks in the IBJJF and social projects in Brazil. He also gives advice fo
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▶ Episode 447: Shawn Williams returns!
Shawn joins the show for the 3rd time to talk about moving from LA, opening a new academy on the east coast, maintaining skills, patience while rolling and running an apparel brand. He also gives tech
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▶ Episode 446: Kody Hamrah
Coach Kody is the dedicated wrestling coach of Demian Maia and Shogun Rua. A lifelong wrestler and former NCAA D1 team captain, Kody shares his thoughts on Wrestling for BJJ, mindset and the value of
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▶ Episode 445: Richard Bresler
The first American to train BJJ, Richard Bresler joins the show to talk about finding the art in the 70’s and how it helped him overcome addiction. He also talks about the Gracie Garage, challenge mat
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▶ Episode 444: Omar Lira
Professor Omar Lira was one of Ryan’s first instructors in Jiu-Jitsu. He joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in the 90’s, how Jiu-Jitsu pulled him away from an unhealthy lifestyle and the decisi
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▶ Episode 443: Jon “Thor” Blank
Jon Blank joins the show to talk about starting Jiu-Jitsu with a Wrestling background, quitting his job for Jiu-Jitsu, opening an academy and and why he doesn’t use contracts for students. He also giv
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▶ Episode 442: Karel “Silverfox” Pravec returns!
Silverfox is back! We catch up with him and what he’s been up to since the pandemic and discuss gym culture, academy expansion, selecting enforcers, managing egos and overcoming plateaus. He also give
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▶ Episode 441: Roberto Godoi
Roberto Godoi joins the show to talk about training since the 80’s and being part of one of Sao Paulo’s most heated rivalries with his former partner. He also talks about the guard, self defense, grip
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▶ Episode 440: Thomas Lisboa
Thomas Lisboa joins the show to talk about beginning BJJ back when it had a bad reputation in Brazil, why white belts shouldn’t be focused on building a game yet and how offense can become defense. He
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▶ Episode 439: Sean Daugherty
Sean Daugherty joins the show to talk about the early UFC days, training at the Lion’s Den, the value of learning other styles and mental coaching. He also discusses the importance of pursuing passion
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▶ Episode 438: Halloween Special 2020
Kurt is back for our 5th Halloween Special! Topics include cosplay, lame costumes, Ryan’s embarrassing robbery story, best and worst treats, bad horror movies, sketchy food and radioactive areas. We a
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▶ Episode 437: Josh Ruiz
Sensei Josh Ruiz joins the show to talk about molding BJJ with Judo, making grips that matter and chaining techniques together. He also talks about the relation between throws and sweeps, customizing
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▶ Episode 436: Joe Baize
Joe Baize joins the show to talk about unorthodox techniques, leg lock concepts and training dummies. He also opens up about battling depression through Jiu-Jitsu, building comfort with competition an
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▶ Episode 435: Joel Bane
Coach Joel Bane joins the show and speaks candidly about his difficult youth and his military experience. He also shares technical mat advice from his diverse grappling background. Ryan and Joel also
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▶ Episode 434 – Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back! Still sheltered in place, Kurt vents about wildfires, paintball vs airsoft, mummies, eating paste as a kid, fugitive war criminals and his obsession with tupperware. He also talks video
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▶ Episode 433: Anthony Ashnault
Anthony Ashnault joins the show to talk about how culture can influence success, overcoming injury and the development of important grappling skills like grip strength, hand fighting and take downs. H
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▶ Episode 432: Cole Miller returns!
Cole Miller returns to talk about life as an academy owner, building a culture of respect, training responsibly and online instruction. He also talks about self defense concepts, BJJ for law enforceme
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▶ Episode 431: Gilbert “Durinho” Burns
Gilbert Burns joins the show to tell his inspiring life story and gives insight on building a take down game, chaining passes together and toe holds. He also talks about the importance of persistence
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▶ Episode 430: Renato Canuto
Renato Canuto joins the show to talk about his start in the sport, the importance of being unpredictable and balancing guard work with passing. He also dives deep on his passing game, competition ment
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▶ Episode 429: Zack Esposito
The Associate Head Wrestling Coach for Oklahoma State University, an NCAA D1 Champ and 3x All-American, Zack reflects on his career and offers advice for grapplers to incorporate Wrestling into their
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▶ Episode 428: Steve Fraser
Greco legend Steve Fraser joins the show to talk about his path to becoming the first American to win Greco Olympic gold. He also discusses how to make hard work fun, coaching and he reflects on coach
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▶ Episode 427: Murilo Bustamante returns!
Murilo Bustamante returns to talk about running his school during Covid, training with herniated disks, skill development and the importance of training when exhausted. He also talks about take downs,
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▶ Episode 426: Bob Bass
American BJJ pioneer Bob Bass joins the show to talk about training with the Gracies and Machados in the early days in California, his Wrestling base and how it helped him in BJJ, winning the first Pa
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▶ Episode 425: Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back to talk about his home remodeling fiasco, fireworks shenanigans, quarantine weight gain, dangerous toys and tattoos. He also gives an update on his health, talks about the benefits of a s
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▶ Episode 424: Rob Kahn returns!
Rob Kahn returns to talk about his new love for Facebook trolling, quarantine weight gain and the state of the world. He also talks about training law enforcement and military, learning from Royce and
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▶ Episode 423: Rafael Lovato Jr returns
Rafael Lovato Jr makes his 3rd appearance on the show to talk about his recent health diagnosis, returning to BJJ competition, how MMA has influenced his Jiu-Jitsu and his thoughts on the leg lock gam
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▶ Episode 422: Johnny Tama
Johnny Tama joins the show to talk about his origins, finding BJJ after being bullied, the development of his style and becoming the first Ecuadorian World Champion. He also talks about mindset, disci
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▶ Episode 421: Todd Shaffer
Todd Shaffer joins the show to talk about training after 30, self defense, meme-making and how he found BJJ. He also talks about why Half Guard is such a useful position for everyone and the pitfalls
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▶ Episode 420: Robert Degle
Robert Degle joins the show to talk about why he traded a pursuit of Philosophy for Jiu-Jitsu, the value of a systems-based approach to BJJ, learning from John Danaher and analyzing data. He also cove
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▶ Episode 419: Fabio Clemente
Fabio Clemente joins the show to talk about athleticism in BJJ, creating panic in your opponent, training after 50 and teaching kids. He also gives great insight about being an academy owner and gives
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▶ Episode 418: Jamie Kilstein
Jamie Kilstein of Rear Naked Radio joins the show to talk about meditation, getting the most out of down time, visualization and money in Jiu-Jitsu. Him and Ryan also talk about goofing off in past re
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▶ Episode 417: Jean Jacques Machado
Jean Jacques Machado joins the show to talk about customizing Jiu-Jitsu to your traits, commonly overlooked concepts in the art, the value of self control and weaponizing your weak areas. He also talk
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▶ Episode 416: Renzo Gracie returns!
Renzo returns to the show to talk about the business of Jiu-Jitsu, staying motivated, advice for people who think they suck, and the importance of setting boundaries. He also talks about the Wallid Is
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▶ Episode 415: Kurt Osiander returns!
Kurt makes his long awaited return! He talks about Covid in San Fransisco, toilet paper alternatives, prepping for doomsday, the Navy’s de-classified UFO footage, lizard porn, murder hornets, bug figh
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▶ Episode 414: Matheus Diniz
Matheus Diniz joins the show to talk about growing up in a very small town in Brazil, the funny story behind how he started training, moving to NY to train under Marcelo Garcia and lessons he’s learne
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▶ Episode 413: Felipe Costa returns!
Felipe Costa returns to talk about running his own academy, winning the Abu Dhabi Pro, putting kids into BJJ and advice about the mount position. He also goes in on PED usage in the sport and drops a
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▶ Episode 412: Marcelo Garcia returns!
Marcelo returns to the podcast to talk about quarantine life, facing fear, building a game, imposing your game and killing ego. He also shares very personal experiences of suffering from bullying as a
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▶ Episode 411: Keith Krikorian
Keith Krikorian joins the show to talk about blending Wrestling with Jiu-Jitsu, the 10th Planet style, how leg locks have changed the game and overtime skills. We also talk about Adam West’s Batman, A
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▶ Episode 410: Lael Rodrigues
Lael Rodrigues is a highly active competitor and a dedicated teacher at the Novos Sonhos Social Project in Sao Paulo’s most distressed area, Cracolandia. Lael and his project are the focus of Grapplin
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▶ Episode 409: Scott Shetler returns
Scott Shetler returns to talk about home training for the quarantine, training without equipment, targeting your weaknesses, Ryan’s new taco addiction and fighting depression with diet and exercise. H
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▶ Episode 408: Roy Dean
Roy Dean joins the show to talk about tactics, being a good training partner, mysticism in martial arts and connecting techniques. He also explains why he decided to step away from being an academy ow
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▶ Episode 407: Robert Drysdale returns!
Robert Drysdale makes his 3rd appearance on the show! He talks about the importance of human contact, the struggles of running a gym, confidence waves during the BJJ journey and chronic blaming. He al
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▶ Episode 406: Adam Wardzinski
Adam Wardzinski joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Poland, the path to becoming a professional grappler, rolling vs drilling and why it’s important to roll with lower belts. He also gives a
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▶ Episode 405: Kent Peters
Kent Peters joins the show to talk about overcoming plateaus, being self-taught in BJJ, forcing yourself into miserable spots and the value of keeping a training journal. He also talks about attacking
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▶ Episode 404: Jeffery Donovan
Jeffery Donovan joins the show to talk about fusing Judo and BJJ, starting training after 30 and learning to love competition. He also talks about battling cancer while maintaining his journey in Jiu-
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▶ Episode 403: Emil Fischer
Emil Fischer joins the show and discusses ego culture in some academies, controlling aggression and intensity, “rude” techniques and why it doesn’t matter if you tap in training, even to lower ranks.
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▶ Episode 402: Pete “The Greek” Letsos
Pete “The Greek” Letsos is an American trailblazer in Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about being one of the early Americans to move to Brazil to train, the importance of maintaining a student perspective, his ti
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▶ Episode 401: JT Torres
JT Torres joins the show to talk about pursuing martial arts as a kid, BJJ for smaller people, goal setting and mindset. He also talks about tournament preparation, building confidence and he gives lo
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▶ Episode 400: Michelle Nicolini
Michelle Nicolini joins us for the 400th episode of the podcast! She talks about the development of her game, building persistence, strategy for smaller people and the importance of the basics. She al
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▶ Episode 399: Nick Rahn
Nick Rahn is a BJJ blue belt and US military veteran who is using Jiu-Jitsu to help veterans combat PTSD and find a sense of purpose in civilian life. He shares his powerful story and pulls no punches
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▶ Episode 398: Nick Rodriguez returns!
Nick Rodriguez returns to recap his ADCC performance and to talk about visualization, controlled aggression and the importance of removing dead weight from your life. He also talks about blending wres
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▶ Episode 397: Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros
Comprido joins the show to talk about growing up in Brazil in a neighborhood filled with legends, competition strategy and ref bias. He also talks about the infamous Alliance team split and he sounds
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▶ Episode 396: Demian Maia returns
Demian Maia returns to the show to talk about his recent win over Ben Askren, managing fear and his plans for after fighting. He also goes deep on the details of his game, shares his thoughts on drill
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▶ Episode 395: Nick “Chewy” Albin
Nick “Chewy” Albin joins the show to talk about the early days of his BJJ journey, self defense, the struggles he went through as a white belt and getting over the fear of losing. He also talks about
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▶ Episode 394: Nathan Mendelsohn
Nathan Mendelsohn joins the show to talk about training in Brazil, learning Portuguese and structuring a kids class. He also talks about competition preparation and his new Hip Hop album Kimura Trap V
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▶ Episode 316: Steve Austin
Steve Austin has over 20 years of experience training, competing and teaching martial arts. He talks about overcoming a childhood disease, dealing with bullying as a kid and why it’s important to reac
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▶ Episode 315: Lavell Marshall
Lavell Marshall is a World and National Champion of Shuai Jiao Chinese Wrestling. He is also a NYC Mongolian Wrestling Champion. He gives an education on Shuai Jiao and talks about ego, tournament min
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▶ Episode 314: Francisco “Sinistro” Iturralde
Francisco “Sinistro” joins the show to talk about his beginnings in Ecuador, his recent performance at the KO Finisher and having a winning mindset. He also talks about training with Cobrinha and the
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▶ Episode 313: Ishmael Bentley
Professor Ishmael Bentley joins the show to talk about his incredible outreach program, the International Jiu-Jitsu Education Fund. This program helps kids in struggling communities around the world g
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▶ Episode 312: Adam “Big Red” Sachnoff
“Big Red” of one of 10th Planet’s most active competitors. Coming off his recent team win at Quintet 2, Adam talks about competition mindset, flexibility for big guys and embracing your attributes. He
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▶ Episode 311: Piet Wilhelm
Piet Wilhelm joins the show and speaks candidly about growing up in foster care, living on his own at 12 years old and eventually joining the military. He also talks about helping veterans through BJJ
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▶ Episode 310: Bret Perchaluk
Bret Perchaluk is a BJJ Black Belt, Judo Black Belt and a former D1 Wrestler. He talks about the benefits of exploring various styles and his traditional martial arts background. He also gives great t
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▶ Episode 309: Mark Turner
Mark Turner is the first non-Brazilian to earn a black belt under Demian Maia. He talks about how he found Jiu-Jitsu, learning from Demian, rule sets in Jiu-Jitsu and building a curriculum. He also gi
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▶ Episode 308: Seph Smith
Seph Smith is the first black belt under Professor Ryan Hall and a respected competitor and instructor. He talks about how he found Jiu-Jitsu, BS in martial arts and being stuck at a rank for a long t
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▶ Episode 307: Diego Herzog
Diego “Nosferatu” Herzog joins the show to talk about BJJ for MMA, his match against Roger Gracie and his favorite thing about teaching. He also shares his thoughts on the Submission Only ruleset and
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▶ Episode 306: USA Combat Wrestling
While in St Louis to commentate the 2018 USA Combat Wrestling Nationals, Ryan takes time to interview “Sambo” Steve Koepfer, Vlad Koulikov and the USCW Team USA winners! Click “read more” for show not
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▶ Episode 305: Claudia Doval
Claudia Doval joins the show to talk about her recent world title, turning 30, managing injuries, coping with burn-out and the Spider Guard! She also sounds off on bias in Jiu-Jitsu against women and
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▶ Episode 304 – Arin Adjamian returns!
Arin Adjamian returns to talk more about nutrition and to answer questions from listeners! He covers everything from acid reflux, gut health, Big Pharma and CBD oil. He also gives his thoughts on popu
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▶ Episode 303: Alex Atala
Alex Atala is a world renown chef and culinary celebrity who has been featured on CNN, Netflix and Brazilian television. He is also a BJJ Brown Belt under Demian Maia. He talks about his journey and h
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▶ Episode 302: Nathiely De Jesus
One of the top female competitors of her generation, Nathiely De Jesus talks about the law of attraction, using Jiu-Jitsu to overcome health issues, training at the infamous Cicero Costha Academy and
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▶ Episode 301: Kurt Osiander live in San Francisco!
Ryan visits San Francisco and catches up with Kurt. They recap Kurt’s event The KO Finisher, their time spent in SF, strangers offering Ryan drugs and Kurt’s upcoming tours. Kurt also drops a bombshel
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▶ Episode 300: Jimmy Pedro
One of the most decorated American Judokas of all time, Sensei Jimmy Pedro talks about his Olympic experience, his thoughts on modern Judo and his grappling conditioning. He also talks about accepting
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▶ Episode 299: Davi Ramos
Davi Ramos is one of the most decorated BJJ competitors today and a current UFC lightweight. He talks about mentality, setting the pace in a match, how Jiu-Jitsu changes for MMA and whether or not gra
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▶ Episode 298: Bruno Frazatto
Bruno Frazzato joins the show to talk about managing competition nerves, Jiu-Jitsu for MMA, his time spent at Team Brasa and the birth and growth of Team Atos. He also gives guard passing tips and dis
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▶ Episode 297: Sylvio Behring
Master Sylvio Behring joins the show for an excellent conversation about self defense, situational awareness and legality of defending yourself. He also talks about the old days in Rio, challenge matc
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▶ Episode 296: Kristian Woodmansee
Kristian Woodmansee is one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most exciting Rooster Weight competitors. He talks about the deep waters of modern BJJ, managing ego, team loyalty and being a smaller competitor. He also wei
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▶ Episode 295: Jake Shannon
Jake Shannon is a highly respected figure in the world of Catch Wrestling. He talks about the history of the style, his time spent with the legends of the sport and Professional Wrestling. He also tal
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▶ Episode 294: Josh “The Punk” Thomson
Josh “The Punk” Thomson joins the show to talk about how his MMA career began, his grappling influence, fighting for the UFC and PRIDE and how kettlebells have helped his conditioning. He also talks a
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▶ Episode 393: Tomer Alroy
Tomer Alroy joins the show to talk about getting over his dislike of competing, the struggles Israeli competitors can face in the middle east, eliminating negative self-talk and processing a loss. Cli
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▶ Episode 392: Talita Alencar
Talita Alencar joins the show to talk about how domestic violence led her to BJJ, the importance of self defense knowledge for women, butterfly guard and the value of suffering as a beginner. She give
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▶ Episode 391: Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
Buchecha joins the show and delivers great advice about managing competition anxiety, processing losses and fighting while exhausted. He also discusses the evolution of his game and why he feels his k
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▶ Episode 390: Eli Knight
Eli Knight joins the show to talk about Jiu-Jitsu for self defense. He covers realistic scenarios, self defense for women, knife defense, groin strikes and the benefits of sport Jiu-Jitsu in a self de
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▶ Episode 389: Adam Wheeler returns!
Adam Wheeler returns to talk about dealing with setbacks, surviving a difficult youth, managing pressure and nerves, conditioning and the value of competition. He also discusses in detail his memory o
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▶ Episode 388: Jon Thomas returns
Jon Thomas returns to talk about building instincts, creating a perfect black belt, structuring a curriculum, getting beat by lower belts and the importance of an open mind. He also sounds off on PED
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▶ Episode 387: Frank Mir returns!
Frank is back for the longest GCP episode ever! He talks with Ryan about everything from comedy, pay gaps in MMA, fatherhood, his daughter’s MMA career, vegetarian diet, his pro wrestling debut, compe
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▶ Episode 386: Kurt Osiander Halloween Special
Kurt is back for the 4th GCP Halloween Special! This episode also marks the 4 year anniversary of the podcast. Kurt talks about his final days in rehab, serial killer fight club and takes questions fr
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▶ Episode 385: Lachlan Giles
Fresh off his incredible performance at ADCC, Lachland Giles joins the show to talk about the event, the evolution of his style, the leg lock game and pattern recognition. He also talks about improvin
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▶ Episode 384: Brandon McCaghren returns!
B-Mac is back! In his 3rd appearance on the show, Brandon discusses promoting his wife to black belt, getting kids interested in training, self defense and tournament preparation. Ryan also suggests h
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▶ Episode 383: Wilson Reis
Wilson Reis joins the show to talk about his beginnings, the benefits of competing often, BJJ for MMA and his proudest MMA moment. He also talks about his recent cut from the UFC and he gives a techni
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▶ Episode 382: Kristian Woodmansee returns!
Kristian Woodmansee returns to talk about his new academy, cultivating a positive culture in a school, why he prefers not to teach his own kids and being a Jiu-Jitsu parent. He also gives technical in
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▶ Episode 381: John Combs
John Combs joins the show to talk about ADCC, analyzing progress, take downs, guillotines and the evolution of his style. He also talks about setting goals and bouncing back from a loss. Click “read m
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▶ Episode 380: Oliver Taza
Oliver Taza joins the show to talk about technology’s role in the rising level of BJJ, Kinesiology and rehab, overcoming his recent ACL injury and using leg locks to open up other attacks. The also ta
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▶ Episode 379: Michael Liera Jr
Michael Liera Jr joins the show to talk about the definition of Jiu-Jitsu, finding comfort in suffering and some of the big breakthroughs he had in his journey. He also talks about addressing passivit
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▶ Episode 378: Drew Weatherhead returns
Drew Weatherhead returns to talk about his recent promotion to black belt, the business side of the art, mimetic learning and new things coming from BecauseJitsu. He also talks about the ethics of sel
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▶ Episode 377: Bruno Bastos
Bruno Bastos joins the show to talk about the early days of his training, the Fadda lineage, self-confidence and learning to compete. He also gives advice for bigger guys and gives technical advice on
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▶ Episode 376: Matheus Nicolau
Matheus Nicolau joins the show to talk about going from soccer to BJJ to MMA. He also discusses ego, plateaus and why he still trains in the gi as an MMA fighter. He also provides excellent technical
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▶ Episode 375: Dr. Chris Moriarty
Dr. Chris Moriarty returns to discuss the data from his recent study that focuses on injury rates in Jiu-Jitsu. He also takes questions from listeners and we have a serious discussion about chicken te
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▶ Episode 374: Dante Leon
Dante Leon joins the show to talk about his beginnings, strength and conditioning for BJJ, the Reverse De La Riva position and discipline vs motivation. He also recaps his match at Kasai Pro against R
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▶ Episode 373: Kurt Osiander
After a long hiatus, Kurt is back on the show! He updates us with his situation in this candid episode. Ryan also makes a big announcement about his life. They also talk about Brazil, public nudity, t
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▶ Episode 373: Kurt Osiander
After a long hiatus, Kurt is back on the show! He updates us with his situation in this candid episode. Ryan also makes a big announcement about his life. They also talk about Brazil, public nudity, t
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▶ Episode 372: Alec Baulding
Alec Baulding joins the show to talk about overcoming plateaus, his recent ADCC performance and using competition as a tool for improvement. He also talks about “short guy Jiu-Jitsu” and being more ag
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▶ Episode 371: Roli Delgado
Roli Delgado joins the show to talk about overcoming fear of failure, the pursuit of vindication, the importance of conditioning and why you need to get tired in training. He also reflects on his MMA
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▶ Episode 370: Jake Mackenzie
Jake Mackenzie joins the show to talk about the early days of BJJ in Canada, living and training in Brazil, the benefits of competition and creating a gameplan. He also gives a great technical breakdo
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▶ Episode 369: Travis Stevens returns
Travis Stevens returns to the show to talk about his Olympic experience in Rio, nearly losing his leg to staph and pursuing goals through adversity. He also covers team loyalty, grip fighting and the
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▶ Episode 368: Rose Gracie returns!
Rose Gracie returns to the show to talk about brain damage and CTE within combat sports. She’s been researching and learning about concussions and CTE with leading experts and she also talks about pos
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▶ Episode 367: Danielle Kelly
Danielle Kelly joins the show to talk about her journey in grappling, the development of her style, her favorite competition ruleset and adding Wrestling to BJJ. She also gives a technical breakdown o
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▶ Episode 366: Bob Wall
Known for his role as O’Hara, a villain in Bruce Lee’s iconic film Enter The Dragon, Bob Wall joins the show to tell the incredible and inspirational story of his life. A passionate grappler, he also
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▶ Episode 365: Lucas Barbosa
One of BJJ’s most exciting stars, Lucas Barbosa joins the show to talk about following in his idol’s footsteps in Brazil, overcoming poverty and the law of attraction. He also discusses training, dril
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▶ Episode 364: Marcos Torregrosa
Marcos “Yemaso” Torregrosa joins the show to talk about finding BJJ in Puerto Rico, the early days of MMA, training and living in Brazil and teaching effectively. He also discusses the difficult decis
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▶ Episode 363: Justin Rader
Justin Rader joins the show and talks about blending Wrestling with BJJ, developing take downs, leaving your comfort zone, and the importance of knowing why you train. He also talks about leadership a
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▶ Episode 362: Throwback / Kenny Florian
In this throwback episode, UFC veteran and BJJ Black Belt Kenny Florian talks about BJJ in the 90’s, positive mentality, managing nerves and emotions and the value of setbacks. He also talks about com
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▶ Episode 361: Craig Jones returns!
Craig Jones returns to talk about his recent camp in NYC, his match with Tim Spriggs, conditioning, leg locks, gi and no-gi scrambles and breaking bad habits. He also talks about his frustrating match
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▶ Episode 360: Amanda Leve
Amanda Leve joins the show to talk about competition mindset, competing against male athletes, submission only rules, drilling and managing competition anxiety. She also discusses her recent ADCC Tria
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▶ Episode 359: Ricardo Liborio
In his 3rd appearance on the show, Master Ricardo Liborio talks about his plans to bring BJJ to universities and schools across the US and his Resenha event. He also talks about the therapeutic effect
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▶ Episode 358: Quentin Rosenzweig
Quentin Rosenzweig joins the show to talk about building a career outside the IBJJF through superfights and submission only events. He also discusses leg locks, trends in BJJ and his thoughts on teach
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▶ Episode 357: Bernardo Faria returns!
Bernardo Faria returns to the show after 3 years! He talks about the development of his game, effective positions for older practitioners and the formation of BJJ Fanatics. He also gives technical ins
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▶ Episode 356 – Throwback – Demian Maia
This is a throwback episode from the GCP archive originally recorded in December 2016 (excuse the audio quality). Demian Maia talks about his life and career and shares his thoughts on training, teach
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▶ Episode 355: Kurt Osiander
GCP’s most interviewed man returns for an update on his school, his recent Australian and Korean tours and shares some AirBnB adventure stories. He also takes several questions from the listeners! Cli
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▶ Episode 354: Nick Rodriguez
Nick Rodriguez joins the show to talk about his wrestling background, his life story and winning an ADCC trials bronze medal as a blue belt. He also talks about work ethic and retaining what you learn
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▶ Episode 353: Gordon Ryan
Gordon “The King” Ryan joins the show to talk about the value of strong mentors, pre-competition anxiety and conceptual learning. He also offers advice on improving leg lock success and discusses self
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▶ Episode 352: Mike Swain
One of the most decorated American Judokas of all time, Mike Swain joins the show to talk about winning the Judo world championship, developing his game, training in Japan and the decision to retire.
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▶ Episode 351: Roberto “Roleta” Magalhaes
Professor “Roleta” is one of the greatest champions of the sport and the man credited with developing the inverted guard position. He talks about having an unorthodox style, athleticism and the sport
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▶ Episode 350: Francisco “Toco” Albuquerque
Professor “Toco” is a highly respected instructor. Some of his students include Alexandre Pulga and Cyborg Abreu. He talks about Carlson Gracie, the Vale Tudo days of Rio and surfing. He also talks ab
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▶ Episode 349: George Bossi
George Bossi has been coaching high school wrestling in Lowell, MA for over 50 years. He is the focus of the film “Bossi”. He reflects on his career and talks about molding the young men of Lowell thr
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▶ Episode 348: Rory Singer
Rory Singer is a BJJ Black Belt and retired MMA fighter and UFC veteran. He talks about the application of combat sports in real world self defense situations, his MMA career and his journey as a gym
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▶ Episode 347: Brian Jones
Brian Jones is a BJJ and Judo Black Belt and one of the leading experts on sandbag training. He talks about self defense, BJJ in the 90’s and fighting how you train. He also talks about the unique “su
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▶ Episode 346: Cat Clarke
Cat Clarke is a BJJ Brown Belt and the promoter behind Sub Series Pro, a rapidly growing organization out of Canada. He talks about running events, weight loss, dealing with athletes, growing BJJ’s ma
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▶ Episode 345: Dr. Peter Goldman
Dr. Peter Goldman is a BJJ Black Belt and the chiropractor of stars like Rickson and Kron Gracie, BJ Penn, Clark Gracie and several others. He talks about his journey, longevity, preserving your neck
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▶ Episode 344: Neiman Gracie
Professor Neiman Gracie joins the show to talk about the value of positional training, BJJ for MMA, fight strategy for Jiu-Jitsu athletes and learning from John Danaher. He also explains why training
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▶ Episode 343: Marti Malloy
Judo star Marti Malloy joins the show to talk about her Olympic experience, training smart, lessons learned from the mats and managing pressure in competition. She also reflects on the most significan
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▶ Episode 342: Josh “Starlord” Leduc
Josh “Starlord” Leduc joins the show to talk about mixing BJJ and Catch Wrestling, pre-competition anxiety, leg locks and preserving energy. He also talks about his upcoming title match against curren
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▶ Episode 341: Marcelo Cohen
Marcelo Cohen joins the show to talk about old school vs new school teaching methods, adapting BJJ to your body type and visualization and mentality. He also goes deep on the Kimura and the mistakes t
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▶ Episode 340: Clark Gracie returns!
Clark Gracie returns to talk about growing an academy, managing an affiliation, team loyalty, his thoughts on cross training and the value of competition as a measuring tool. He also talks about compe
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▶ Episode 339: Marcos Tinoco
Marcos Tinoco joins the show to share his inspiring life story. He talks about fighting through adversity, the value of work ethic, moving to NY to train under Marcelo Garcia, competing with no pressu
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▶ Episode 338: Marcos Flores
Marcos Flores is the director of USA tournaments for Grappling Industries and a highly experienced referee. He talks about starting BJJ in his 30s, longevity on the mats, reffing over 10,000 matches a
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▶ Episode 337: Harry Smith
Harry Smith is a Catch Wrestler, BJJ enthusiast and former WWE superstar. He is also the son of WWE legend British Bulldog. He talks about the value of fundamentals, training in Japan, how Catch and B
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▶ Episode 336: Drew Weatherhead
Drew Weatherhead is the mind behind the hit Instagram meme profile “Because_Jitsu”. He talks about how he found BJJ, the growth of the BJJ scene in Canada, how he started making memes and Jiu-Jitsu “i
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▶ Episode 335: Dhiego Lima
Dhiego Lima talks about leaving football to pursue MMA, managing nerves before a fight, training BJJ with strikes, why he trains in the gi and fighting through adversity. He also expresses interest in
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▶ Episode 334 – Kurt Osiander Halloween Special 2018
Kurt is back for the 2018 Halloween Special! Kurt talks about his upcoming Australian tour, strategies for fighting various wild animals, UFOs, corn mazes, Unsolved Mysteries, serial killers and his t
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▶ Episode 333: Rob from McDojo Life
Rob from McDojo Life joins the show to talk about cults, frauds, chi blasts and angry online ninjas! He also talk about why he enjoys teaching and how martial arts prevents bullying. Click “read more”
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▶ Episode 332: Junior Assuncao
Junior Assuncao is a seasoned MMA fighter and long time practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the early BJJ scene, new school vs old school mentality, bullying and the current state of BJJ in Braz
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▶ Episode 331: Rondel Benjamin
Rondel Benjamin introduced Jiu-Jitsu to Trinidad & Tobago in 2000 and has helped build the community there for the last 18 years. He talks about strategy and concepts in BJJ, invisible Jiu-Jitsu, brea
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▶ Episode 330: Rob Austin
Rob Austin of the Big Jiu-Jitsu Podcast joins the show to talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, the life lessons he’s learned along the way and making time for training despite a hectic schedule. Click
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▶ Episode 329: Brandon Ruiz
Brandon Ruiz is a decorated grappling champion and coach. He discusses work ethic, avoiding burnout, competition strategy and mental preperation. He also talks about finding yourself through grappling
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▶ Episode 328: Raul Ramirez
Raul Ramirez joins the show to talk about his journey through Catch Wrestling, Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine, training at the Snake Pit and training intensity. He also talks about Catch Wrestling A
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▶ Episode 327: Curran Jacobs
Curran Jacobs joins the show to talk about overcoming bullying through wrestling, mental toughness, how Catch Wrestling and BJJ can help each other, staying focused during tough times and his desire t
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▶ Episode 326: Mahamed Aly returns!
Mahamed Aly returns just off his first Black Belt World Championship! He talks about managing injuries, ideal training frequency, recovery advice and the importance of quality sleep. He also talks abo
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▶ Episode 325: Albert Lim
Albert Lim is one of Malaysia’s most experienced BJJ athletes and coaches. He talks about his journey through the art, the BJJ scene in Malaysia and rolling without rounds. He also talks about taking
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▶ Episode 324: Jared Feierabend
Professor Jared Feierabend joins the show to talk about learning from the greats, meeting Grandmaster Helio Gracie, learning to flow and managing training with age. He also discusses living in the wil
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▶ Episode 323: Alex Humen
Alex Humen joins the show to talk about his transition from Wrestling to BJJ, overcoming bullying, managing competition anxiety and conditioning for grappling. He also gives technical insight to the D
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▶ Episode 322: Jena Bishop
Professor Jena Bishop joins the show to talk about pursuing Jiu-Jitsu with a significant other, her competition mindset and work ethic. She also shares great insight on the closed guard and timing you
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▶ Episode 321 – Jamil Hill
Jamil Hill joins the show to talk about his recent World Championship, avoiding complacency and the evolution of his style. He also talks about the importance of setting a good example and how BJJ kep
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▶ Episode 320: Flavio Behring
Grandmaster Flavio Behring has over 70 years experience in Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the early days with his instructor Grandmaster Helio Gracie, self defense Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with multiple attacker
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▶ Episode 319: Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back to talk about his recent UK tour, his upcoming Australian tour and to update us on the progress of Empire Jiu-Jitsu! He also talks about shark cages, wildfires, eating raccoons, and prais
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▶ Episode 318: Steve Maxwell returns!
Professor Steve Maxwell returns to talk about globetrotting, self defense, and dealing with armed attacks. He also talks about avoiding muscular imbalances, over-training, out of control egos and the
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▶ Episode 317: Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez returns!
Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez returns to the show to talk about submitting Sakuraba, running tournaments and growing an academy. He also gives great insight on competition mindset and learning from loss
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