Ninja Rob

🥊 After a brief hiatus, your favorite martial arts mavens are back in the dojo for another episode of “The Ninja Rob Podcast.” This week, Marco, Tim, and JB reunite to unpack a punch-packed agenda, blending iconic fights with a side of sauna shenanigans.🍽️ Kicking off with a nostalgic nod, we dive into the legendary UFC 1 round table dinner, reminiscing about the original fighters who laid the groundwork for today’s MMA landscape. It’s a rare glimpse into the roots of UFC, served with insider anecdotes and a side of reverence for these trailblazing combatants.📊 Next, we grapple with statistics, exploring the top choke finishes in UFC history. Spoiler alert: the rear naked choke reigns supreme! Join us as we dissect these iconic finishes, discussing technique, impact, and why some chokes dominate the octagon.🥊 Shifting gears to the world of heavyweight boxing, we analyze the much-anticipated Fury vs. Ngannou showdown. It’s a clash of titans that had the martial arts world buzzing – and we’re here to break down every possible angle.👊 Bare-knuckle MMA also makes it to our mat. It’s gritty, it’s raw, and it’s redefining boundaries in combat sports. We share our unfiltered views on this controversial evolution of fighting, debating its merits and the future it might carve out.🧖‍♂️ Finally, we close with some lighter fare – stories from the banya, including an amusing (and slightly mystifying) tale of towel theft. It’s a slice of life from our off-mat adventures, proving that even fighters aren’t immune to everyday absurdities.🎧 Whether you’re a martial arts enthusiast, a fight stats geek, or just here for the unexpected banya chronicles, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to “The Ninja Rob Podcast” for insights, laughs, and a unique take on the world of fighting and beyond. It’s good to be back – and we’re just getting warmed up!

🥋 Welcome to another unpredictable episode of "The Ninja Rob Podcast," where our memories are as flexible as our fighting stances! This week, Marco, Tim, and JB dive into the mystical world of martial arts, meandering through the depths of fighting techniques, life lessons, and... um, something else we were supposed to remember.🎙️ Prepare for a rollercoaster of tangents and forgotten topics, as we not only embrace the fluidity of martial arts but also the chaotic charm of our own minds. It's been a month since we recorded this gem, and in true ninja fashion, the details have vanished like a ninja in a smoke bomb!🤣 Laugh along as we try to piece together our original intentions for this episode while poking fun at ourselves for the late release. It's a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what happens when three hosts have a blast talking but can't quite recall what about.🎧 Tune in for an episode that's as much about the mysteries of martial arts as it is about the mysteries of our recording schedule. We promise it's a unique blend of wisdom, wit, and whimsical forgetfulness that only "The Ninja Rob Podcast" can deliver. Ready to laugh and learn... or at least try to remember what we learned? Join us on this hilariously hazy adventure!

In episode 215 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about an epic match up between purple belt from njma and Hellfish at grappling industries, we discuss the freestyle wrestling world championship and major upsets. We contemplate whether a british baby serial killer is worse than a kenyan geriatric serial killer, We talk about celibacy, and Tim fills us in on the “poophole loophole” clause used by many virgins. We talk wawa pizza, sex toys, sex toys used a weapons, and captain crunch hotdogs.

In episode 214 Tim becomes an ordained minister and officiates his first wedding, Marco and JB have a beautiful coffee date/breakfast where they get to showcase how pretentious they are about their coffee. We talk about Strickland upsetting Izzy for the ufc middleweight title, and who are the goats of bjj in mma. Tim is the subject of a reddit post about sandbagging as a whitebelt to teach a blue belt a valuable lesson, and we discuss the dangers of singing sinatra songs in the philippines.

Well, Ninjas are known for their stealth, right? So maybe we were just too stealthy with this one! Join us on this hilariously late episode of Ninja Rob where we...uh...forgot what we talked about. Dive into our martial arts banter, enjoy our timely amnesia, and have a laugh as we try to retrace our high-kicking steps. Better late than never! (Today's title and description brought to you by ChatGPT)

In episode 212 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about recent UFC fights and the fight between O malley and Sterling. We discuss the future of omalley as champ and what is next for sterling. We discuss crimes like baby serial killers, and burglary. We contemplate a potential boxing match with Fedor vs Mike Tyson and new ufc contracts. We say goodbye to Bob Barker and we discuss Pickleball vs BJJ and who will win the current popularity contest. We talk about our favorite american takedown specialists and what would be our one artists musical library we would take onto a deserted island.

Dear listeners, sometimes the podcasting world throws us curveballs! Due to unexpected technical difficulties, this episode is a shorter 15-minute snippet rather than our typical show length. But worry not – this compact episode still packs a punch. We truly appreciate your understanding and unwavering support. Dive into this mini-episode, and we promise to be back on track with more full-length content

Join us for a special episode as we celebrate JB's birthday in style. Dive into a captivating evening with Marco and JB as they recount their night out, immersed in the rhythms of 'The Frank White Experience', a tribute band that truly honored Biggie. As the candles are blown out and wishes made, Marco, JB, and Tim transition from beats to bouts, delving into a student's recent match in Delaware, dissecting the ups, downs, and the path to rebounding from defeat. Hungry for more? The trio feasts on the timeless allure of Pizza Hut, pondering why it remains a perennial favorite. And in Plylers Corner they also rank their top three American grapplers. And in a playful twist, find out which video game Marco, JB, and Tim believe they reign supreme in. From birthday celebrations to virtual victories, this episode is truly a treat

In episode 210  Marco, Tim, and JB talk about the long awaited fight between Errol Spence and Terrence Crawford and then the UFC fights between Blachowicz and Perierra Lewis and a brazilian guy, Ferguson vs Green. We talk black belt degrees and minding your own business. We talk about the match up of a bad pro with a good average joe and who wins, Marco drinks another mans foot juice at the banya. We answer questions about Jiu Jitsu and addictions, friends outside of jiu jitsu, and what is the main reason for training martial arts.

In episode 209 Marco, Tim, and JB celebrate Tims Birthday by talking about WWWA professional wrestling, Ponzi schemes and how to avoid them, marco learns more about armored combat and the controversy in the league. We talk about the upcoming grappling match between GSP and Demian Maia. And we answer questions about immortality and conditioning for grappling.

In episode 208 Marco, Tim, and JB try to find out if Marco is racist and if Tim left his flesh light in south philly. We discuss the co main event of the ufc featuring philadelphia fighter Bassi Hafez vs JDM. We talk about Francis Ngannou beating all odds and getting the boxing match against Tyson Fury. Marco get an offer from the armoured combat league that makes Tim jealous and we talk about suiting up for a sword fight. We talk about texts you don’t want to get from your wife, preparing for a competition vs Jumping in last minute, and would we rather have the career of Roger Gracie or Jacare.Episode summary

In episode 207  Marco, Tim, and JB discuss Cisgenderism. Marco has an experience with some gender non conforming individuals and has some questions. Tim details the sexual fetishes of the trans community and we discuss the ufc fights from the previous night. We talk about Gabel stevenson vs Nicky Rod in grappling, tik tok, Alien life, alien technology, and the coming fake alien invasion. We talk about the upcoming espn docuseries about the Gracie family and we answer questions about our favorite decades and which disability we would rather have. 

In episode 206 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about sexually harrassment and assault in bjj. A friend of the show shares his experience from being sexually harrassed in the gym, and we discuss a story of an instructor raping his 13 year old student in a hotel. We talk about what is the best base for mma between bjj, sambo, and wrestling. Marco learns about syphilis transmission at the banya, and we discuss some of the fights from the UFC.

In episode 205  Marco, Tim, and JB talk about what exactly make a gay open mat different from a normal straight open mat. We discuss what makes one gay, one armed fighters, tranny fighters, and we answer questions about dealing with layoffs from the mat and some memorable moments in our martial arts journey. We discuss our favorite villains from tv and movies, jiu jitsu ruining more lives than it saves, Rickson gracie living with parkinsons and a heated debate on human trafficking.

In episode 204 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about getting punched by 8 year olds and having special needs kids in class. We talk about drama on and off the mat. Tyson fury vs Jon Jones Deontae wilder vs Francis ngannou and Conor McGregor against a fat chick. We congratulate an old friend in his new purple belt and we discuss past ufc champs vs current ufc champs.

In episode 203 Marco, Tim, and JB talk briefly about ufc fights between Charles Oliviera and Beniel Darius and Amanda nunes winning and retiring. After saying goodbye to Nunes career, we say our goodbyes to Pat Robertson and the Iron Sheik who both died this week. We also talk about the life, death, and writings of Ted Kaczynski and we answer some questions about Loyalty, creonteism, and what does Meregali have to do to move past Roger Gracie as the Gi Goat. We discuss Conor Mcgregor injuring a mascot and in honor of pride month we explore the deep dark ins and outs of homosexuality and Solar energy.

In episode 202  Marco, Tim, and JB randomly discuss topics ranging from hypnotism to Jon Jones vs Tyson Fury and everywhere in between. We talk south philly serial killers, strange emails threatening to kick our asses,  podcast sponsorship, Mark Suckerberg getting choked out in bjj competitions, Jake shields vs 10 transgender men and would we do the same, and we make the case for and against segregation.

In episode 201  Marco, Tim, and JB talk about banya drama and some boxing in the absence of any mma fights. We get some nice reviews from listeners and we discuss when a move is considered yours and the best 3 Gi guard players of all time. We answer questions about bjj burnout and getting back on the mat, and whether we would rather be a 5x world champ or a coach that creates a that world champ and also death and how knowing when you die would effect the way you live.

In episode 200 Marco, Tim, and JB celebrate mothers day. Marco ask JB and Tim about what its like to be orphans. We hear a 5 star review for 2/3rds of the show and we talk about some fights none of us watched. We talk about Chael Sonnens attempts to start a youtube feud with Andrew Huberman, We talk life hacks for parking in philly, greeting cards, and eating large amounts of bacon. We debate which is more technical between striking and grappling arts.

In episode 199  Marco, Tim, and JB recap the fights between Muhamed and Burns and the championship fight between Cejudo and Sterling. We talk about Francis Ngannou post UFC possibilities and whether or not he has fumbled the bag. Marco learns about horse meat at the banya, we reminisce about an jersey diner, we talk about ONE FC being a real showcase of different martial arts, Mark Zuckerberg competing in Jiu Jitsu and we answer questions about teaching, strength and conditioning, and whether we would rather be stabbed or burned to death. 

In episode 198 Marco, Tim, and JB enjoy some unprotected fisticuffs and recap the Bare knuckle fights between Luke Rockhold vs Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez vs Chad Mendes. We say goodbye to 2 legends in Jerry Springer and Harry Belafonte. We discuss when it would be appropriate to wear a kilt/skirt, and we imagine the 1st UFC if the line up had been all Combat sports Goats. We talk about the benefits of smokers for aspiring fighters to gain experience and we talk about where we would want to train if we wanted to win a world championship in both gi and NOGI

In episode 197 Marco, Tim, and JB meet at the fortress of grappletude to discuss the ufc fight night fights between sergei and Curtis, Wells and Semelsberger, and the no contest between Green and Gordon. We also talk the boxing match between Ryan Garcia and Tank Davis. We talk about the double deuce toilet model, Nate Diazs’ streetfighting skills, getting DQ’d in bjj, the difference between jiu jitsu and judo competitions, promoting someone that trains somewhere else, and would we rather be a power top or power bottom.

Episode 196 .  Listen and hear about the cult encounter at the banya. 

In episode 195 Tim, JB and Marco talk about the recent Philly water emergency. Plus other martial arts-related stuff. 

Ep. 194 we are back from a 2-week hiatus, bigger and better than ever. 

Patiently awaiting Tim and his notes. 

In episode 192  Marco, Tim, and JB discuss skin blemishes, “valentimes” day and ebony hallmark cards, We talk about IV use in mma and the recent feud between Nicky Rod and Gordon Ryan as well as who will be the man to dethrone Gordon. We talk about balancing gratitude with drive and which we would want to have more of in the future. We talk about mundane superpowers and scrambled eggs.

In episode 191 Marco, Tim, and JB record a steamy valentines day podcast at the banya. We discuss the Lightweight championship fight between Volanovski and Makhachev and debate the result, the scoring, and the value of strikes over grappling positions. Jb tells a tale from the banya, Marco tells a tale from fatherhood, and we answer questions about losing and say goodbye to an obscure hip hop artist for some reason.

In episode 190 Marco, Tim, and JB meet up in the fortress of grappletude to discuss unarmed combat in all forms. We talk Fedors last fight and where he lands in the quest for goatness. We discuss whether we would rather face multiple attackers, a gun toting assailant or a knife wielding assailant and why. Tim brings in a dog he is fostering and hoping to find a home for. And we talk about the sandwiches we’re having for dinner.

In episode 189 Marco, Tim, and JB answer some questions about a world champion blue belt vs the entirety of the blackbelt population and who would win in a fight between Jake Paul and the Top G Andrew Tate in an mma fight. Inspired by Car jiu Jitsu and the Power Slap competition, we try to come up with the perfect combat sport that would combine slapping, grappling, and driving. We talk about some upcoming competitions and improper etiquette at the banya.

In episode 188 Marco, Tim, and JB are back from a long break. Marco tries to gaslight the audience by blaming the lack of podcast episodes on Tim. We say our goodbyes to Tims dog El Guapo and some other guy. We discuss the UFC LHW title fight between Jamhal Hill and Glover Texiera and the upcoming fight between Jon Jones and Cyril Gane for the HW title. We talk about outrageous lies we have told and been told. We talk about lapel guards and how to make it as a professional grappler.

In episode 186 Marco, JB, and Tim are back for the first podcast of 2023. We all check in with our christmas and holiday adventures, and in a vacuum of MMA fights, we discuss some boxing and the recent Tank Davis fight and his upcoming match with Ryan Garcia. We talk about Dana White getting slapped by his wife and Phil Baroni killing his girlfriend and we take a stand against domestic violence. We say goodbye to some legends of rally car racing and soccer and we discuss Jake Paul signing with the PFL for an mma fight. We also answer a question about how our students would fare in a post apocalyptic situation.

Originally aired 8/4/2020Episode 64 is the origin story of Ninja Rob. We are joined by dear friend of the show, the enigmatic man known only as JB. He gives us the history of podcasts namesake, the Camden NJ street ninja Rob. We get insight into the man behind the legend and the history of his martial arts training. We also talk some recent mma news and traditional martial arts as well as how Martial arts training differs between various neighborhoods.

In episode 185  Marco, JB, and Tim recap the last UFC event of 2022 and talk about some stats from the IBJJF nogi world championship and we discuss leg free athlete Zion Clarks MMA debut vs a full person. We discuss differently abled people participating in sports and we read a nice review from a listener. We answer question about teaching classes and our favorite fighting films.

In episode 184 Marco, JB, and Tim recap UFC 282 and discuss the fights between Topuria and Mitchell, Pimblett vs Gordon and Blachowicz vs Ankalaev. We discuss living a life with the acceptance of death, when to teach kids they’re going to die and we answer questions about having a guy for everything that we have met through training bjj, when did we feel like we started to “get it” when it comes to bjj, how long will it take for the average person to get a blackbelt in bjj, and would we rather get a silver in our weight class or a bronze in the absolute in adcc. 

In episode 183 Marco, JB, and Tim recap some of the UFC fight night fights and discuss Alex Periera moving to light heavyweight, James Krause being canceled from MMA for gambling Marco visits a small town theater, plays old school video games, and non violently protests the customer service at Sprouts. We talk about Roger Gracie on Lex Fridman and  we answer questions about footsweeps for nogi jiu jitsu and we discuss what we want on our Tombstones

In episode 182 Marco, JB, and Tim take a deep dive into thanksgiving. We come to an agreement that khabib is not the GOAT thanks to Ariel Helwani. We talk about internet nerds shitting on Gordon Ryans lifting routine. We talk about Gi vs Nogi for beginners and we discuss what happens when GOATS like Gordon Ryan, Flloyd Mayweather, MJ, and GSP retire. We share the most valuable lessons we have learned from BJJ and how we would hide our lottery winnings from friends and family

In episode 181 Marco, JB, and Tim take a deep dive into the romance novel world and attend a book signing and the ladies in attendance swoon over Marco and Tim. We talk the UFC fights and say goodbye to rumble johnson. Marco has a messy experience in the banya toilet and we discuss locker room nudity. We talk about doing the right thing, how much money is too much money, and we answer questions about promotions in jiu jitsu and rule changes to the UFC.

In episode 180 Marco, JB, and Tim talk UFC 281 and the wild fights between Chandler and Poirier, Hooker vs Pulles, Edgar vs Gutierez and the main event between Peiriera and Adesanya. We discuss what Peirieras win means for the middleweight division and what is next for Adesanya. We talk about the downward spiral of Dominic Reyes, we say goodbye to Gallagher and the sledgeomatic, and we answer questions about why students start training and if we could trade our martial arts skill for any other skill, what would it be.

In episode 179  Marco goes to the beach and Tim goes to the bathroom. We discuss proper #2 etiquette. We recap some of the fights from UFC fight night and give our predics for Adesanya vs Pereira. We take a look at a new tactical grappling sport from brazil and we talk about a 16 year old ripping submissions in competition. We debate the utility of focus in training and we rank the 3 best action films of all time.

On episode 178 Marco, Tim, and JB recap the UFC fights and the Boxing match between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. We take a deep dive into the WNBA and come up with a few ways for them to increase their viewership. Marco is the victim of a hit and run and helps a blind woman cross the street. We answer questions about the best way to make friends as an adult, should you avoid bigger training partners if you're small and weak and stoners culture in bjj.

On episode 177 Marco, Tim, and JB debate the value of the weekly check in and we recap the big fights from UFC 280 between Oliviera and Makhachev, Yan and O’malley, and Dilishaw vs Sterling. We talk about UFC fighters being prohibited from gambling on all fights, should slap fighting be added to UFC events, bears vs wrestlers, a bouncy ball vs Unicycle, and we answer questions about sambo vs bjj in grappling and MMA, our current and all time dream match ups in mma and grappling, what moments led us to our life long martial arts journey, and what were our shittiest jobs.

On episode 176 Marco, Tim, tell JB about their experiences at the grappling industries event where Tims Hellfish team soundly defeated Marcos NJMA squad in the team rankings. We talk about the highlights of the event and then we talk about some of the UFC fights and we give our predicts on the big fights coming up. We bumped into long time listener and question contributor Nicky Paps at the competition and he asks for more information on the enigmatic JB, so we spend some time getting to know our intrepid MC. Tims wife Niki sends in a question that makes the podcast ask themselves some tough questions.

On episode 175  Marco, Tim, and JB talk about Marcos journey through the dark underbelly of the philadelphia espresso world in his new career as a social media influencer. We talk some celebrity boxing and we answer some questions about what olympic/NCAA/professional wrestlers would have dominated had they transitioned to mma, we also tackle the thorny issue of  gender fart gap in jiu jitsu. 

On episode 174 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about the rumors of Mark Zuckerberg renting out an entire UFC fight night event for himself. We talk about how the UFC will look without Dana White in command, is Bo Nickal the biggest prospect in MMA and who should he fight next in the UFC, rumors of Jake Paul getting into mma, Jose Aldo retiring, Pro wrestling and MMA Icon Antonio Inoki expiring, cheating in fishing tournaments, Tales from the Banya, Marco considers converting to Islam, and we answer a question about getting choked unconscious.

On episode 173 Marco, Tim, and JB talk about Floyd Mayweathers recent exhibition match in Japan. Tim goes to a funeral and some muay thai fights to corner his students. We talk about internet beef between Gordon Ryan and Luke Rockhold, and Daniel Cormier and Nate Diaz. We talk about how Dana White is fighting the  homeless crisis, Jake Paul getting sued, training wrestling to improve jiu jitsu and what is the best way to train your hands for combat.

On episode 172 Marco, Tim, and JB pay our respects to a former student of NJMA and overall good guy that recently passed away. After that we recap a big weekend of UFC fights, ADCC, matches and Tims camping trip. We talk about the upsets at adcc and predict the finals for the weight classes and then we discuss tipping, what you should be training to win a streetfight, could Mike Tyson beat Bruce Lee, and we give our rules for the Banya.

On episode 171 Marco turns 50 and celebrates with JB and Tim by recapping the UFC 279 fights between Chimaev and Holland and Nate Diaz win over Tony Ferguson. We talk about the fights and the series of events of missed weight and backstage brawls that lead up to the event. Marco gets an early birthday present at the banya and we say our goodbyes to the queen of england. We talk about what we have learned from our biggest losses in competition and life and we rank 3 of the top BJJ competitors from best to least best.

On episode 170 Marco, Tim, and JB discuss what defines breakfast and what separates it from brunch, lunch and dinner. Tim loses a toenail, but still manages to show up for the podcast to talk about some of the UFC fight night in paris and the main event between Gane and Tuivasa and Marco cant stop talking about Tims meat. We try to help one of our favorite listeners get started with the transition from sport bjj to mma. We answer questions about the most brutal joint locks, how to prioritize a new technique in drilling and our favorite limb breaks in mma.

On episode 169 Marco, Tim, and JB argue about the right way to handle getting submitted by a training partner. We talk about some Hellfish students big wins at the men of war pro grappling event and Marco throwing a new student out of NJMA. There were no UFC fights this week, so we recap some of the fights from ONE FC including Demitrious Johnsons fantastic revenge KO and Marcus Buchechas win via heelhook. We talk about weight cutting and weight classes, Tex Johnson suing Orlando sanchez and others for an illegal slam in competition, Tim gets a voicemail from a listener, and we answer a question about the new generation of fighters.