Skip to content
Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast podcast artwork

Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast

by Thiago C

Welcome to the Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast! Where we discuss how BJJ can help you develop the mental toughness to conquer any challenge life throws at you and improve your life both on and off the mats.

From the show's RSS feed, refreshed Apr 15, 2026. Source feed.

Subscribe Bookmark

Episodes

  1. Ep.63 - Arts of the Samurai

    Samurai were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the 12th century to their abolition in the 1870s. @thiagocaval1

  2. Ep.62 - Learn to learn

    Learn to love to learn new things. Keep an open mind, be curious, study. Instagram @thiagocava1

  3. Ep.61 - Don't compare yourself to others

    Don't compare yourself to others. Focus on being the best that you can be.

  4. Ep.60 - Heel Hook

    In 2021 heel hooks will be allowed to brown and black belts on IBJJF NoGi Comps

  5. Ep.59 - How Important are Takedowns?

    Instead of looking at Judo and BJJ as completely different arts, BJJ practitioners should see them as complimentary coming from the same original source.

  6. Ep.58 - Good Habits for BJJ

    The only way to overcome bad habits is to replace those behaviors with more positive productive habits. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Instagram @thiagocaval1 http://cascagrossapodcast.com/store/

  7. Ep.57 - BJJ and Kaizen

    The Japanese philosophy of Kaizen can improve your life and your BJJ game. Kaizen is a Japanese word which means “change for better”. cascagrossapodcast.com instagram @thiagocaval1

  8. Ep.56 - BJJ and Bipolar

    Jared Perttinger joins the show to talk about BJJ and Bipolar Instagram - @mi_polar_ MiPolar is about taking ownership of mental illness. All funds raised go towards providing Jiu Jitsu scholarships for at risk men. #suicideprevention

  9. Ep.55 - Ezekiel Choke

    Sode guruma jime is known in BJJ as Ezequiel or Ezekiel choke (Portuguese: estrangulamento Ezequiel) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The chokehold was renamed in memory of Ezequiel Paraguassu, a Brazilian judoka

  10. Ep.54 - Helio vs Kimura

    After many challenge matches in Brazil Helio Gracie found out that the best Japanese jiu-jitsu fighter ever, Masahiko Kimura was going to be in Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gErppdxesiw

  11. Ep.53 - BJJ Pressao

    There is nothing worse for a JiujJteiro than being crushed and suffocated during Jiu Jitsu training. It seems that those 5 minutes of training become an eternity. It is normal to mentally give up when you find yourself in this type of situation. You try to move, try to perform some technique but...

  12. Ep.52 - Mental Toughness in BJJ

    "Mental toughness is the ability to resist, manage and overcome doubts, worries, concerns and circumstances that prevent you from succeeding, or excelling at a task or towards an objective or a performance outcome that you set out to achieve." BJJ will help you challenge and solve any problem…

    more
  13. Ep.51 - Returning To BJJ

    Nothing is more important than your mindset when returning to BJJ BlueHost FREE Domain Name for 1st Year FREE SSL Certificate Included 1-Click WordPress Install 24/7 Support https://www.bluehost.com/track/cascasgrossa/ Instagram - @thiagocaval1

  14. Ep.50 - Self defense aspect of bjj

    Thoughts on self-defense BJJ Instagram - thiagocaval1 cascagrossapodcast.com Pedro Sauer vs Lance Batchelor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdeNFcZE9s4

  15. Ep.49 - Mikey Musumeci vs Rafael Barata

    Casca Grossa TV = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyJW8zvS8wY Instagram - @thiagocaval1 cascagrossapodcast.com

  16. Ep.48 - Life Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu

    Life Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu BlueHost Uptime is one the most important aspects when choosing a web host – after all, if your site is down, your users can’t access it. So consistently good uptime should be one of your top priorities. https://www.bluehost.com/track/cascasgrossa/ Instagram -...

  17. Ep.47 - BJJ over 30

    You can start BJJ after 30 is just a number, the only limit is the one you put on yourself. cascagrossapodcast.com Instagram - @thiagocaval1

  18. Ep.46 - Jiu-Jitsu University

    “Jiu Jitsu at the end of the day, is the art of expressing yourself honestly. Every time you put on a Gi, you can’t lie.” Saulo Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu University - https://amzn.to/2KUKinJ Instagram - thiagocaval1 website - cascagrossapodcast.com

  19. Ep.45 - Marcelo Tavares

    Professor Marcelo Tavares the founder of the "Enjoy the Process BJJ" program joins the show, and he explains his views on the process of learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ossss! Instagram - @enjoytheprocess.bjj Instagram - @marcelinhotavaresbjj2

  20. Ep.44 - Solo drills for BJJ

    Solo drills can be done at home and can even be included in strength and conditioning exercises cascagrossapodcast.com Instagram - @thiagocaval1

  21. Ep.43 - UFC 249 Canceled

    UFC 249 has been canceled. All UFC events postponed indefinitely, due to COVID-19. Dana White says he was ready to promote the event but things were taken out of his control.

  22. Ep.42 - Stay motivated to train

    In life, when presented with any situation, breathe, take your time, focus and then decide what to do. Rickson Gracie cascagrossapodcast.com

  23. Ep.41 - Calm the chaos in your mind

    In times like these, giving your brain a break and shifting your mind to Jiu-Jitsu can be a helpful way of deactivating stress and anxiety. cascagrossapodcast.com

  24. Ep.40 - BJJ and Coronavirus part 2

    Keep supporting your BJJ gym in this difficult time. Osss cascagrossapodcast.com

  25. Ep.39 - BJJ and Coronavirus

    BJJ and MMA gyms are beginning to close quickly. cascagrossapodcast.com

  26. Ep.38 - Rickson vs Anjo

    Most famous dojo storms in the history of martial arts. This story dates back to December of 1994 when Japanese pro-wrestler Yoji Anjo flew to California to challenge the legendary BJJ fighter Rickson Gracie. cascagrossapodcast.com

  27. Ep.37 - Dealing with anxiety in BJJ competitions

    Anxiety is an emotion characterised by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. The greatest and most experienced athletes in the world also go through these emotions, so it is expected for everybody else to feel the same way.

  28. Ep.36 - Guard passing

    Sometimes when passing, you need to stop, reset and then start again. Check what hooks and grips your opponent is using and negate them to pass effectively. Casca Grossa Podcast - cascagrossapodcast.com

  29. Ep.35 - Think two steps ahead

    As soon as you have a chance, move first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WG1MYvgXAM cascagrossapodcast.com

  30. Ep.34 - Doping in BJJ

    Kaynayn Duarte is the latest name to fail a BJJ doping test. Not many have preceded him, give how rare testing is. Even now, that the IBJJF has decided to d some testing, for what must only be appearance purposes, who knows how many grapplers sneaked through the cracks. Duarte was just unlucky,...

  31. Ep.33 - What are you grateful for?

    Be grateful for the things you already have. OSSSS

  32. Ep.32 - Be a formidable white belt

    In this episode, I talk about the importance of learning the basics of Jiu-Jitsu. OSSSS

  33. Ep.31 - Gordon Ryan vs Bo Nickal

    Gordon Ryan vs Bo Nickal match analysis Gordon Ryan vs Bo Nickal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vw3rLFACCI

  34. Ep.30 - BJJ Spirit

    In my view, the true spirit of jiu-jitsu is the human connection. "Life itself is your teacher and you are in a state of constant learning" Bruce Lee.

  35. Ep.29 - Interview with Esther Tavares

    Awesome interview with Esther Tavares, She started training BJJ in 2003 and since then she didn't stop, not even when she was pregnant! Equipe Mestre Wilson Jiu-Jitsu Australia http://www.emwjj.com/ MEGAMI Jiu-Jitsu https://www.megamijiujitsu.com/...

  36. Ep.28 - Beef between Royce Gracie and Eddie Bravo

    Metamoris III the beef between Royce Gracie and Eddie Bravo Metamoris 3 Royler Gracie vs Eddie Bravo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0088BT-DfeI

  37. Ep.27 - Specific Training in BJJ

    Specific training will simulate and force you to work in situations that are not always common during your rolls.

  38. Ep.26 - Chat with Kauai "Little Coringa" Nunes

    Chat with Kauai Little Coringa Nunes - @littlecoringabjj

  39. Ep.25 - Interview with Minol Tavares

    Awesome interview with Minol Tavares who is the founder and head coach at Equipe Mestre Wilson Jiu-Jitsu Australia. Minol Tavares Tutida - @minolbjj Minol / Equipe Mestre Wilson https://www.facebook.com/emwjja/

  40. Ep.24 - Chat with Aran Collins

    I had a nice chat with Aran Collins who got his black belt in BJJ last Sunday 01/12/19. Super happy for him and be part of his BJJ journey!. Well done Aran. Ossssss!!!!

  41. Ep.23 - Chat with Joseph "Macaco Branco" Michaels

    I had a nice chat with Jo "Macaco Branco" Michaels who got his black belt in BJJ last Sunday 01/12/19. Super happy for him and be part of his BJJ journey!. Well done Macaco. Ossssss!!!!

  42. Ep.22 - Will BJJ be an olympic sport?

    Will BJJ be an olympic sport?

  43. Ep.21 - Interview with Marcel Leteri

    An awesome interview with one of Australia's top Black Belts Marcel Leteri. Ossss! Instagram @leteribros Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Marcel.Leteri/ Website - https://brazilianjiujitsubrunswick.com.au/

  44. Ep.20 - Nicholas Meragali & Eberth Santos

    Trash talking, artificial rivalry, disrespect, and internet hype are common marketing tools used to generate interest in their matches? 2019 SPYDER INVITATIONAL BJJ CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkXVDSCUM5M

  45. Ep.19 - Spyder Invitational BJJ Championship

    SPYDER Invitational BJJ Championship is one of the largest annual Brazilian jiu-jitsu Championships held in Asia.Hosted by SPYDER Korea, this championship was first held in 2016, and began to invite international Jiu-jitsu athletes since 2017.

  46. Ep.018 - Interview with Alexandre Santos

    4th degree Black Belt professor Alexandre Santos talks about when he started his BJJ journey and the amazing growth of the sport in Australia. Driven by the open-minded nature of Australians, the BJJ scene continues to grow both nationally and abroad. Instagram @ alesantos2001 Facebook -...

  47. Ep.017 - Interview with Fabio Durello

    Fabio Durello talks about how he started training BJJ and his new projects to promote the jiu-jitsu lifestyle Youtube - BJJ CLUB https://www.youtube.com/user/BJJCLUB Instagram - @bjjclub

  48. Ep.016 - Julio Cesar & Fabio Coringa no Pan Pacifico 2019 (Portuguese)

    Interview in portuguese with Master Julio Cesar and professor Fabio Coringa at the IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019 in Melbourne, Australia Don't worry the English version of this episode it's coming soon!!!. Osss

  49. Ep.015 - Should I Train Gi Or No Gi?

    Training both gi and no-gi will sharpen all of the elements of your jiu-jitsu game. Learn the various number of submissions and attacks from kimono jiu-jitsu to increase your knowledge in gi and no gi

  50. Ep.014 - Is BJJ effective for self-defense?

    Self-defense is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. BJJ is one of the most

Topics in this show

Click any topic to search every transcript on PodParley for moments someone mentioned it.

About this show

Welcome to the Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast! Where we discuss how BJJ can help you develop the mental toughness to conquer any challenge life throws at you and improve your life both on and off the mats.

Hosted by

Thiago C

Categories

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast have?

Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast has 63 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on February 19, 2021.

What is Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast about?

Welcome to the Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast! Where we discuss how BJJ can help you develop the mental toughness to conquer any challenge life throws at you and improve your life both on and off the mats.

How often does Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast release new episodes?

Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 63 episodes since August 2019.

Who hosts Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast?

Casca Grossa BJJ Podcast is created and hosted by Thiago C.
Link copied