▶ Episode 96 – Nic Gregoriades The Blackbelt Blueprint
This week we welcome back Nic Gregoriades. Nic is the founder of The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood, Roger Gracie’s first blackbelt, accomplished podcaster (TheJourneyPodcast and previously London Real) and au
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▶ Episode 95 – Stephan Kesting
This week we are joined by the great Stephan Kesting. Stephan has spent years studying various striking and grappling based martial arts. He is a highly respected teacher and the founder of the very p
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▶ Tom Bell x Draculino!
Join up-and-coming reporter, Tom Bell, as he takes us behind the scenes of this famous photo with Draculino himself! Draculino tells the story of training with Rickson for the first time, beach fights
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▶ Episode 94 Kurt Osiander 2.0
Kurt’s back on OMR. This time we discuss his KOFinisher 2.0 Sub Only tournament to be held in Anaheim on February 16th. Check out http://www.kofinisher.com for complete details including the packed ro
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▶ Episode 93 – Emily Kwok
Emily Kwok takes time out of her crazy schedule as MGinAction project manager, head coach and owner of Princeton BJJ and co-founder of Groundswell Grappling to discuss her history, career and some hot
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▶ Episode 92 – Matt “Aesopian” Kirtley
On this week’s episode we have Matt “Aesopian” Kirtley. Matt is an Eduardo deLima blackbelt and founder of Aesopian.com. Known for his high level instruction we discuss what exactly makes a good instr
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▶ Episode 91 – World Jiu-Jitsu Expo Mixtape Vol. 1
Broadcasting from the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, CA, OnTheMat.com and Lucky Gi present the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo Mixtape featuring Dayan Henson and Riccardo Amendolia from Five Grappling, Rica
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▶ Episode 90 – Adisa Banjoko
On this weeks show we join Adisa Banjoko of the HipHopChessFederation and the Bishop Chronicles Podcast. Adisa talks about training in the early days of Raplh Gracie’s where BJ Penn and Dave Camarillo
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▶ Episode 89 – Tom DeBlass
On this week’s show we welcome Tom DeBlass. Tom is a UFC and Bellator veteran and jiu jitsu world champion. We discuss both sides of his lineage including his coaches Renzo Gracie and Ricardo Almeida.
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▶ Episode 88 – Matt Godden
On this week’s show we have Matt Godden. Fatt is an Alliance brown belt and has trained with some of the best in the game. We discuss the challenges of training without a black belt...
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▶ Episode 87 – ADCC 2013 Breakdown w/JSho
This week we welcome JSho, who is one of the most knowledgeable people out there when it comes to the history of jiu-jitsu and jiu-jitsu statistics. Jsho is going to break down the upcoming edition...
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▶ Episode 86 – Kev Capel
This week we welcome Roger Gracie black belt Kev Capel to the show. Kev talks about his military background, being exposed to so many different martial arts and how that shaped his view of BJJ,...
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▶ Episode 85 – Mauricio Gomes
This week we welcome legendary red and black belt Mauricio Gomes to the show. Mauricio talks about the impact Rolls Gracie had on jiu-jitsu, how MMA and jiu-jitsu has changed over the years, being the
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▶ Episode 84 – Budo Jake
This week we welcome Budo Jake from BudoVideos.com to the show. Jake talks about his journey through martial arts in the US and Japan, the growth of Budo Videos, how technology is changing how we...
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▶ Episode 83 – Garry Tonon
This week we welcome Tom DeBlass black belt Garry Tonon to the show. Garry talks about his recent black belt promotion, competing in the upcoming ADCC, his friendly rivalry with the Miyao brothers, hi
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▶ Episode 82 – Kurt Osiander
This week we welcome Ralph Gracie black belt Kurt Osiander to the show. Kurt talks balancing drinking and jiu-jitsu, getting inked and still training, Ralph’s old school style and today’s jiu-jitsu, k
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▶ Episode 81 – Oli Geddes
This week we welcome Roger Gracie black belt Oli Geddes to the show. We discuss how he found Roger’s academy and what training was like, life and training on the road, how to fund a...
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▶ Episode 80 – Mike Bland
This week we welcome Sergio Penha Black belt Mike Bland to the show. We go through Mike’s jiu-jitsu career including training and competing in Brazil, training at AKA, J-Sect and now with Sergio Penha
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▶ Episode 79 – Jeff Curran
This week we welcome Third Degree Pedro Sauer Black belt and MMA veteran Jeff “Big Frog” Curran. We discuss how Jeff has, and continues to, represent jiu jitsu in MMA. The influence of Pedro Sauer...
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▶ Episode 78 – Henry Akins
Henry Akins is considered by some to be the “Closest living thing to Rickson Gracie.” In this interview Henry talks about starting his jiu-jitsu journey under Rickson, training, teaching and living wi
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▶ Episode 77 – Sean Roberts
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Sean Roberts back on the show! Sean talks about receiving his black belt from Ralph Gracie, rolling with Ralph, a potential superfight against Ben Hende
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▶ Episode 76 – Scotty Nelson and Jeff Glover
Join us this week as Scotty and Jeff take us through some of their adventures from Costa Rica to the Playboy Mansion. Get the latest news on Lucky Gi, how you can train with Glover...
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▶ Episode 75 – Brian Cimins
On this week’s episode of Open Mat Radio we have Brian Cimins, the man behind Grapplers Quest! We discuss the growth of Grapplers Quest, the recent GQ Super Fights at the UFC Fan Expo and...
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▶ Episode 74 – Orlando Sanchez
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Orlando Sanchez on the show! Orlando talks about how jiu-jitsu saved his life, competing in Brazil and around the world, his competition mindset, his pr
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▶ Episode 73 – David “Silverfox” Karchmer
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have David “Silverfox” Karchmer on the show! In the interview we talk about different competition rule sets and how they impact things like competitor’s mind
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▶ Episode 72 – Abraham Marte
This week we welcome Abraham Marte to OpenMatRadio. We learn how Abraham became a decorated medalist while training four days a week with a small team (Yamasaki/Basico) in the Dominican Republic. We t
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▶ Episode 71 – Justin Rader
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Justin Rader back on the show! In the interview we talk about his preparation for his upcoming superfight with Denny Prokopos at the Midwest Submission.
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▶ Episode 70 – Mike Fowler
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Mike Fowler back on the show! In this honest and candid interview, Mike takes us through his career from white to black belt, gives his...
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▶ Episode 69 – Kevin Howell Part 2
On this weeks episode we have part two of our two-part series with Kevin Howell! In this interview we talk about his academy and what it’s like running it, the many ways Andre Galvao has...
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▶ Episode 68 – Kevin Howell Part 1
On this weeks episode we have part one of our two-part series with Kevin Howell! In this interview we talk about his books with Saulo Ribeiro, Andre Galvao and Dave Camarillo, the different tools avai
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▶ Episode 67 – Pete the Greek Letsos
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Pete the Greek Letsos on the show! In this interview we talk about his time in Brazil where he spent several years, training with big...
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▶ Bonus Episode – Sean Coleman
On this bonus episode, we have Sean Coleman from BJJinEthiopia.com! In the interview we talk about taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Ethiopia, working with some of the Refugees there, working in the city
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▶ Episode 65 – Leo Vieira Part 2
On this weeks episode we have part two of our two-part series with Leo Vieira, from a Pawn to a King! In this interview we talk about working with Demian Maia in his recent UFC...
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▶ Episode 64 – Leo Vieira Part 1
On this weeks episode we have part one of our two-part series with Leo Vieira, from a Pawn to a King! In this interview we talk about his most significant fights that defined his career,...
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▶ Episode 63 – Denny Prokopos
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Denny Prokopos on the show! In this interview we talk about his endeavors as an athlete and as a coach, the people who’ve impacted his...
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▶ Episode 62 – Rafael Lovato Jr. and Sim Go
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Rafael Lovato Jr. and Sim Go on the show! In this interview we talk about the changes they’ve seen in the american grappling scene over...
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▶ Episode 61 – Adam Benshea
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Adam Benshea from Paragon BJJ on the show! In this interview we talk about his jiu-jitsu, wrestling and judo background, teaching at the Alliance HQ...
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▶ Episode 60 – Kenny Florian
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Kenny Florian on the show! In this interview we talk about his jiu-jitsu and his MMA career, the time he spent training in Brazil and...
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▶ Episode 59 – Ulysses Gomez
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Ulysses “Useless” Gomez on the show! In this interview we talk about what it was like coming up in the jiu-jitsu scene under Marc Laimon,...
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▶ The Movement Mixtape Vol. 3
The Movement Mixtape is a new series brought to you by Open Mat Radio and it features experts talking about various themes. This specific volume covers the ethics of business within the martial arts i
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▶ The Movement Mixtape Vol. 2
The Movement Mixtape is a new series brought to you by Open Mat Radio and it features experts talking about various themes. This specific volume covers the role of jiu-jitsu in the community. In this.
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▶ The Movement Mixtape Vol. 1
The Movement Mixtape is a new series brought to you by Open Mat Radio and it features experts talking about various themes. This specific volume covers ethics within martial arts specifically Brazilia
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▶ Episode 58 – Alexandre Soca
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Alexandre Soca on the show! In this interview we talk about his start in jiu-jitsu at only 15 years old, what it was like learning...
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▶ Episode 57 – Nic Gregoriades
Check out our most eclectic interview yet with Roger Gracie black belt, founder of Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood and host of London Real, Nic Gregoriades. We cover Nic’s journey to black belt from South Afric
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▶ Episode 56 – Lucas Lepri
This week we welcome Alliance All Star Lucas Lepri. We discuss training with Terere at the legendary TT, how he developed his teaching style, his thoughts on Alliance belt tests and how to improve you
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▶ Episode 55 – Sean Roberts
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Sean Roberts on the show! In this interview we talk about his various influences including Ralph Gracie, Kurt Osiander and Brad Jackson, what it was...
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▶ Episode 53 – Gianni Grippo Pt. 2
On this weeks episode, we welcome back Renzo Gracie standout Gianni Grippo for part two of our two-part series. We cover how Martin Rooney has helped transform Gianni’s game. We discuss the bala
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▶ Episode 52 – Gianni Grippo Pt. 1
Happy New Year! We welcome Renzo Gracie standout Gianni Grippo this week. We discuss how Gianni became a 5x Mundial and 7x Pan Champ in gi/nogi at the colored belts. We find out what it...
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▶ Episode 51 – Justin Rader Vol 2 + Tap Cancer Out
In Vol. 2 of “The Grind with Justin Rader” we learn about Justin’s endeavors on and off the mat. Justin takes us through his grueling schedule that blends graduate level studies with international lev
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▶ Episode 50 – Justin Rader Vol 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Justin “Darth” Rader. In “The Grind: Vol 1″ we discuss his arduous path from the wrestling mats and dojos of Oklahoma City to the podiums...
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▶ Episode 49 – Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller. In this interview, we talk about the importance of competition, producting high level talent, Bill and Jeff’s potential ret
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▶ Episode 48 – Alberto Marchetti
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have “The Most Interesting Man in BJJ” with Alberto Marchetti. In this interview, we talk about training at Renzo Gracie’s main academy in
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▶ Episode 47 – Dean Lister Ch. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Chapter Two of “Don’t Call it a Comeback” with Dean Lister. In this interview, we talk about Dean’s return to gi competition, training with Marcelo...
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▶ Episode 46 – Dean Lister Ch. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Chapter One of “Don’t Call it a Comeback” with Dean Lister. In this interview, we talk about Dean’s influences as he was coming up in...
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▶ Episode 45 – Sean Apperson
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Sean Apperson, “A Paragon Original” on the show. In this interview, we talk about the role of the standup game in jiu-jitsu today, Paragon’s relationsh
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▶ Episode 44 – Gustavo Dantas Pt. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Part 2 of a 2-part series with Gustavo Dantas. In this interview, we talk about Gustavo’s tournaments, the IBJJF, the growth of the sport and...
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▶ Episode 43 – Gustavo Dantas Pt. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Part 1 of a 2-part series with Gustavo Dantas. In this interview, we talk about his training background, how he ended up in Arizona, the...
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▶ Episode 42 – Metamoris Post Fight Press Conference
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have complete audio of the Metamoris Post Fight Press Conference. Enjoy the show!
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▶ Episode 41 – Stephan Bonnar
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have “In The American Psycho We Trust” with Stephan Bonnar! “The biggest honor I could have is when I hear from people that they w
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▶ Episode 40 – Rigan Machado
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have “Rigan Knows Best” with Rigan Machado. “I think Rolls Gracie vision was like 10 times ahead his time.” “It’s hard
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▶ Episode 39 – Enson Inoue Vol. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Volume 2 of “The Yamato Damashii Chronicles” with Enson Inoue. “I have no desire to become a yakuza, I have no need to become a yakuz
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▶ Episode 38 – Enson Inoue Vol. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Volume 1 of “The Yamato Damashii Chronicles” with Enson Inoue. “Through the years as I looked into it (Yamato Damashii), it came from being
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▶ Episode 37 – Felipe Costa and Riccardo Ammendolia
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Felipe Costa and Riccardo Ammendolia on the show. “The thing that I look for is not to get the gold medal. The thing I look...
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▶ Episode 36 – Simpson Go Pt. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we wrap up our two-part series, “Cobra Kai Never Dies” with Simpson Go. “To say completely, ‘Don’t use your strength’ would
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▶ Episode 35 – Simpson Go Pt. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “Cobra Kai Never Dies,” we have Simpson Go on the show. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. “When I started, I...
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▶ Episode 34 – Jon Thomas
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Jon Thomas, founder of Tap Cancer Out, on the show. “I specifically wanted to start a non-profit that was in the jiu-jitsu space and got...
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▶ Episode 33 – Lauren Moreira
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “The Abu Dhabi Experience,” we have Lauren Moreira, Supervisor for Palm Sports, on the show. “I think he (H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahya
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▶ Episode 32 – Cheri Heberling
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “The Importance of Hygiene,” we have Cheri Heberling from SuperBodyCare on the show. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy
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▶ Episode 31 – Bernardo Faria
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Bernardo Faria on the show. “I think jiu-jitsu is like infinity, you have a lot of techniques to learn.” “On the mat, everybody is the...
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▶ Episode 30 – Scotty Nelson
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Scotty Nelson from OTM on the show. “I was so lucky, I literally traveled from one end of Brazil to the other and got to...
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▶ Episode 29 – Bas Rutten
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “Like a Bas,” we have the one and only Bas Rutten on the show. “I will wake up my wife, this happened at least 6 times, in...
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▶ Episode 28 – Tom Callos
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “Rebel With a Cause,” we have Tom Callos on the show. “The black belt test should be something you live, and in the process of living it...
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▶ Episode 27 – Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “From the Jaws of Jacare,” we have Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti on the show. “We (Alliance) are able to produce champions all the t
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▶ Episode 26 – Jordon Schultz Ch. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we wrap up our two-part series with Jordon Schultz, Confessions of a Medal Chaser. “I’m trying to start a movement where I’m going to release
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▶ Episode 25 – Jordon Schultz Ch. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have Jordon Schultz on the show. This is chapter one of a two-part series, Confessions of a Medal Chaser. “I owe my entire...
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▶ Episode 24 – Mundials Wrap-Up with JSho Ch. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have JSho back on for our 2012 Mundials Wrap-Up show. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy...
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▶ Episode 23 – JSho The Encyclopedia of Jiu-Jitsu Ch. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have JSho on the show. JSho is considered by many to be an encyclopedia of jiu-jitsu knowledge. Get to know JSho and find...
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▶ Episode 22 – Rafael Lovato Jr. Pt. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we wrap up our two-part series with Rafael Lovato Jr! “At the end of the day win or lose, I wanna be able to look at my...
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▶ Episode 21 – Rafael Lovato Jr. Pt. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have Rafael Lovato Jr. on the show! We also discuss the World Jiu Jitsu Expo. “Being there and seeing the black belts win...
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▶ Episode 20 – Caio Terra (Bonus Episode)
Caio talks about his upcoming superfight with Jeff Glover Hear Caio’s predictions for the rest of the superfight card Caio talks about his new DVD project Find out which superstar he is adding t
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▶ Episode 19 – Wilson Reis
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have TUF 15 assistant coach Wilson Reis on the show! We also discuss the upcoming superfights being held at the World Jiu Jitsu...
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▶ Episode 18 – John Danaher
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have John Danaher on the show! For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! “Ultimately no...
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▶ Episode 17 – Eddie Bravo and Denny Prokopos Pt. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we wrap up our two-part series with Eddie Bravo and Denny Prokopos.
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▶ Episode 16 – Eddie Bravo and Denny Prokopos Pt. 1
We are happy to have Eddie Bravo and Denny Prokopos on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. Part two of this interview will be posted next week, so stay tuned. Enjoy the show! “10th...
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▶ Episode 15 – Paul Schreiner
We are happy to have Paul Schreiner on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. Enjoy the show!
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▶ Episode 14 – Ryan Hall Pt. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we wrap up our two-part series with Ryan Hall. We also announce important news regarding ADCC NYC. . Enjoy the show! “I love jiu-jitsu. I don’t lov
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▶ Episode 13 – Ryan Hall Pt. 1
We are happy to have Ryan Hall on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. Enjoy the show! “I’m getting a little bit frustrated with jiu-jitsu to be honest. It’s getting to the point where...
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▶ Episode 12 – Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro
We are happy to have Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! “All those guys start...
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▶ Episode 11 – Mike Fowler
We are happy to have Mike Fowler on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! “Just to see the positive,...
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▶ Episode 10 – Ultimate Absolute NYC 2 Wrap-Up
We are happy to have Rob Constance back on the show to discuss the recent Ultimate Absolute NYC 2 tournament that was held February 25 in New York City. Enjoy!
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▶ Episode 9 – B.J. Penn Pt. 2
We are happy to release the second part of our two-part series with BJ Penn – The Evolution of a Prodigy. To hear what BJ talks about in this episode, click the “Read More” link...
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▶ Episode 8 – B.J. Penn Pt.1
We are happy to have American Jiu-Jitsu pioneer and MMA icon, BJ Penn on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio! To hear what BJ talks about in this episode, click the “Read More” link...
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▶ Episode 7 – Renato Tavares
We are happy to have Renato Tavares on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! “If in BJJ you think...
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▶ Episode 6 – Caio Terra
We are happy to have Caio Terra on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! “I took my black belt...
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▶ Episode 5 – Rob Constance
We are happy to have Rob Constance on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! We are happy to have...
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▶ Episode 4 – Andreh Anderson
We are happy to have Andreh Anderson on this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! “So you’d have Mario
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▶ Episode 3 – Xande Ribeiro pt. 2
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we wrap up our two-part series with Xande Ribeiro. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show!
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▶ Episode 2 – Xande Ribeiro pt. 1
On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we’re excited to have Xande Ribeiro on the show. Also, find out who has been invited to compete for $10,000 in the Ultimate Absolute NYC 2012. For...
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▶ Episode 1 – Erik Paulson
Welcome to our first episode of Open Mat Radio. We’re excited to have Erik Paulson as our first guest. We also give you a quick run down of what’s coming soon from OpenMatRadio.com. For m
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▶ Riccardo Ammendolia Jiu Jitsu Pioneer
Riccardo Ammendolia returns to OMR and things get interesting. This time we delve into his jiu jitsu journey on and off the mats. Riccardo discuses his training history including his time on the mats
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▶ Kenny Savercool Training, Traveling and Giving Back
We welcome Kenny Savercool to this weeks episode of OMR. Kenny has trained with Ryan Hall since the inception of Fifty50. We discuss what it’s like training with Ryan, how Ryan’s game changed si
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▶ Sambo Steve Koepfer on World Combat Wrestling Championship and an Int
“Sambo” Stephen Koepfer joins the show to breakdown the inaugural World Combat Wrestling Championships that were just held in Bulgaria. Steve is the President of the American Sambo Associa
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▶ James Puopolo – Modern Martial Artist
James Puopolo returns to OpenMatRadio! James is an American grappling standout representing Ribiero/Lovato. In this interview we discuss James’ transition from full time school teacher to profes
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▶ Tom DeBlass on ADCC, MMA and much more!
We are happy to welcome back long time friend and fan favorite guest, Tom DeBlass back to the show. This time around we check in on the status of Tom’s MMA career, his match with...
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▶ Dominyka “Double Gold” Obelenyte
Once again Dominyka has made history by becoming double gold champion in the Women’s Blackbelt division of the IBJJF. How many people outside of Brazil can claim such accolades at such a young a
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▶ Marshal Carper Jiu Jitsu Renaissance Man
Marshal Carper is today’s jiu jitsu renaissance man. He is a highly respected author of jiu jitsu instructional books such as, Marcelo Garcia’s Advanced Jiu Jitsu, his fantastic autobiogra
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▶ Pete The Greek Letsos returns to Open Mat Radio!
This week we are excited to bring you another history lesson from fan favorite guest, Pete The Greek Letsos! PTG was training with the best in the world when others hadn’t even heard of jiu...
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▶ Mike Fowler Returns to Open Mat Radio
This week we welcome back Mike Fowler! We discuss Mike’s upcoming match against the legendary Eduardo Telles at Polaris Pro. Mike also takes us through his pilgrimage through over 100 Japanese t
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▶ Tap Cancer Out, Orlando Sanchez and Josh Valles Episode 110
Happy New Year! This week we are lucky to have Jon Thomas update us on what TapCancerOut.org has been up to. We also discuss the upcoming Tap Cancer Out Winter Open in San Diego on...
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▶ Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts Ali Fuller and Freddy Episode 109
We are honored to have Ali Fuller and Freddy (her student) from Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts on the podcast. Level Ground is an amazing program in Boston that motivates and empowers at risk populat
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▶ Denny Prokopos and Travis Newaza Return!
This week we welcome back fan favorite guests, Denny “3oo” Prokopos and Travis from Newza Apparel! Denny and Travis breakdown Eddie Bravo Invitational 2, which resulted in a 10th Planet Ci
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▶ Tom DeBlass Returns to OpenMatRadio
This week we welcome back Tom DeBlass to OMR. Tom is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu based mixed martial artist fighting for Bellator. We discuss his upcoming fight with King Mo on the Nov 15 Bellator...
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▶ John Kavanagh Engineering Excellence
John Kavanagh joins OMR for an enlightening feature length interview. John is Ireland’s first blackbelt, a lear in the Straight Blast Gym training methodology and the coach of Connor McGregor, G
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▶ Marshal Carper of Arte Choke Media and Travis From Newaza Apparel
On this episode of our Stripes Series we welcome Marshal Carper from ArteChoke Media and Travis from Newza Apparel. Marshal stops by to discuss the Instructor of the Year contest and how YOU can help.
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▶ Special Presentation:Beyond the Mat
We are proud to present “Beyond the Mat”, an audio documentary over a year in the making that focuses on the aspects of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) that carry off the tatami. In this work,
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▶ Alan “Gumby” Marques & Instructor of the Year Details
Welcome to the Stripes Series. For many, stripes on your belt represent time you’ve been training. This time is not enough to jump an entire belt but many believe the effort should be recognize
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▶ Mark “Tricky” Dickman
We’re back from a summer off with a huge episode featuring Mark “Tricky” Dickman. Mark is an accomplished collegiate wrestler turned MMA star. Mark secured a shot at the RFA belt wit
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▶ Episode 101 Seph Smith 5050BJJ
This week we welcome 50/50 BJJ’s Seph Smith to the show! Seph is a blackbelt under Ryan Hall and one of the head instructors at Fifty Fifty Jiu Jitsu. We discuss his path through the...
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▶ Episode 100: Tyler and Jena Bishop of BishopBJJ.com
Tyler and Jenna Bishop of http://bishopbjj.com/ stop by to discuss a wide range of topics. We discuss their path through jiu jitsu from white belts that were dating to competitive black and brown belt
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▶ Metamoris Breakdown with Scott Nelson and Denny Prokopos
Friends and frequent guests of the show, Scott Nelson and Denny Prokopos, discuss Metamoris 3. We cover content that no other site has! Scotty fills us in on details only he could see as the...
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▶ Episode 99 – Andre Galvao and Tap Cancer Out
Shhh…Andre’s speaking! This week we catch up with Jon Thomas of TapCancerOut.org and the one and only Andre Galvao! Jon updates us on how TCO did last year and some major announcements for this next..
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▶ Episode 98: Scott Nelson and Stuart Cooper
On this week’s episode we catch up with fan favorite Scotty Nelson and filmmaker/fighter Stuart Cooper. We discuss the evolution of jiu jitsu competitions, the jiu jitsu lifestyle and jiu jitsu as a b
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▶ Episode 97 – HHCF – Mind Over Matter
Adisa Banjoko leads a panel dedicated to discussing how chess, hip hop and martial arts can improve the current state of education and society at large. The members of this eclectic group of speakers
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