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North Leeds Jitz

by GB Roundhay

The team at Gracie Barra Roundhay discuss BJJ, the Academy, life and whatever else come to mind.

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Episodes

  1. #153 - Daniel Goodfellow

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Team GB diver Daniel Goodfellow. In this episode, Daniel shares his journey to the top of the diving world, from his early beginnings to representing Great Britain on the international stage. He opens up about his challenges, the mindset required for...

  2. #152 - M.O.T Feedback Q4 2025

    This week on the show, we review the feedback we received in the last quarter of the year!

  3. #151 - Marcos Estima

    This week on the show we are joined by Marcos Estima while at the GB Summer camp in Spain.

  4. #150 - Ara Feinstein

    This week on the show, we are joined by Ara Feinstein, who is a trauma surgeon and BJJ brown belt training in Phonix with his family.

  5. #149 - Feedback Q2 2024

    This week on the show, we will discuss the feedback we received on a recent "Members Opportunity to Talk" form. Adults Feedback starts at 42:50

  6. #148 - Sula-Mae Loewenthal

    This week on the show we are joined by @sula_maebjj shorty after winning @adcc_official trials. Check out the full episode on our youtube.

  7. #147 - Simon Ling

    This week on the show we are at GB Wear Uk with Professor Simon Ling

  8. #146 - Tonie Browne

    This week on the show we are joined by Tonie the owner of Jax Barbers.

  9. #145 - What We've Been Up To

    Mike and T discuss the past quarter at the academy.

  10. #143 - Life Lessons From The Mat

    This week on the show, Mike and T discuss what a 'game' is in BJJ and draw some parallels between life lessons and lessons from the training room.

  11. #142 - The Best Kids Timetable?

    Is this the best kids' BJJ timetable you've ever seen? Check out this week's podcast as Mike and T review the upcoming changes to our kids' program!

  12. #141 - The Hardest Belt To Get

    This week on the show, Mike and T discuss the most challenging belt to get in BJJ and the criteria for getting a new belt.

  13. #140 - How To measure Progress

    This week on the show, Mike, T and Ziggy The Dog discuss the recent Estima Seminar at the academy, how to measure your progress in BJJ and how to drill effectively.

  14. #139 - Joe Russell

    This week on the show, we are joined by one of our newer kids' coaches Joe Russell

  15. #138 - The Return Of The Pod

    The podcast is back this week after a hiatus. In this episode, we discuss the academy's recent changes since the beginning of the new year. We also answer some of your questions, including our 'A' game, how to come back after an injury layoff, and the crucial question of our favourite gi colour.

  16. #137 - Feedback Q4 2023

    This week on the show, we reviewed the feedback we received from our members opportunity to talk feedback form. Kids/parents MOT feedback starts at 45.26

  17. #136 - Ollie 'The Funnel Web'

    This week on the show, we are joined by Ollie, who is a highly decorated BJJ yellow belt training out of @gbbondi

  18. #135 - Jeremy Pare

    This week on the show, we are joined once more by Jeremy Pare.

  19. #134 - The Rest Of 2023 At GBRL

    This week on the show Kev and T discuss the busy end to 2023 we have coming up at GBRL.

  20. #133 - GBRL Future Development

    This week on the show Mike and T discuss the future developments in the academy.

  21. #132 - Lewis Matthews

    This week on the show T and Lewis are at the GB Business Conference and Gala talking all things BJJ.

  22. #131 - Fashion Faux Pas

    This week on the show Mike and T discuss some upcoming things in the academy, future developments, training with new students, the coaching pathway and more.

  23. #130 - Coaching Pathway

    This week on the show we are joined by Mike and Ben as we discuss our new pathway for aspiring coaches and answer some questions sent in by the team.

  24. #129 - Competition Recap

    This week on the show we are joined by Tom Patterson and Daniel Ali as they share their competition experiences from the recent @empiregrappling tournament.

  25. #128: Improvment

    #128: Improvment

  26. #127 - Geoffrey Cumbus & Lewis Matthews

    This week on the show we are joined by the co-founders of Gracie Barra Harrogate. Lewis Matthews who has been on the show previously and Geoff Cumbus who is an American Black belt under the legendary Pedro Sauer.

  27. #126 - Community

    This week on the show we catch up with the team post-summer break, discuss some recent competition successes and the importance of community on your BJJ journey.

  28. #125 - Douglas Goncalves

    This week on the show still in Marrakesh T is joined by Prof. Douglas Goncalves owner of Gracie Barra Dubai - Silicon Oasis.

  29. #124 - Arari De Carvalho

    This week on the show we are joined by Professor Arari who is a black belt under Braulio Estima, owner of Gracie Barra St Petersburg and is soon opening a school in Porto.

  30. #123 - Ecological Approach

    This week on the show Adisa and T discuss the ecological approach to learning BJJ, discuss some of the things we get from doing BJJ and talk about becoming a good coach.

  31. #121 - Questions & Answers

    This week on the show Adisa and T answer questions sent in on Instagram.

  32. #120 - Alex Hammond

    This week on the show we are joined by another of our kid's coaches - Alex Hammond

  33. #119 - Tom Paterson

    This week on the show we are joined by another of our assistant kids coaches Tom Paterson

  34. #118 - Coach Dan

    This week on the show we are joined by Dan Ali one of the academy kids' coaches who shares his story of how he and his family got into BJJ and the impact it has had on them thus far.

  35. #117 - Coach Wai Returns

    This week on the show Wai tells us all about her travels, we discuss some changes to our freeze policy and if we think athletic drills are a valuable part of a kid's BJJ class.

  36. #116 - Experience Before Competing?

    This week on the show we answer some questions sent in from Instagram such as What are our favourite takedowns? How much experience should you have before your first competition? What's something you wished you'd known sooner in BJJ? And who would win in a fight between all the 3-7 year-olds vs T...

  37. #115 - Catch Up!

    This week on the show Mike, Lauren and T catch up on recent events in the academy like the recent successes of competition and the GBF programme.

  38. #114 - Mike Burton

    This week on the show we are joined by one of our kid's coaches and the only purple belt at the academy currently Mike Burton. Alongside Mike, Adisa and T discuss the benefits and intricacies of coaching and training with the kid's team and Mike's journey in BJJ. Our Links:...

  39. #113 - Feedback Q2 2023

    In this episode Mike and T discuss the feedback we recived in Q2 of 2023

  40. #112 - Unified Ruleset In BJJ?

    This week on the show Prof. Adisa, Coach Lauren, and T discuss whether we should have a unified ruleset in BJJ, what is the best content for BJJ beginners, and should everyone know how to fight? Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie...

  41. #111 - Reward Vs Regret

    This week on the show Prof. Adisa and Coach T are discussing when you should step in if you see something that isn't right. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

  42. #110 - 46 Million Dollar Trial

    This week on the show we use the Jack Greener case to frame a conversation around the responsibilities of an instructor and safety in BJJ. You can learn more about the case here: https://bloodyelbow.com/2023/04/03/bj... Hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions message us on social: Instagram…

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  43. #109 - Daniel Strauss

    This week on the show we are joined by 'The Rasbery Ape' Daniel Strauss after his seminar at the academy. We dive into thoughts around teaching BJJ, the divide between no-gi and gi Jiu Jitsu, and his ideas around lineage. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta -...

  44. #108 - New Timetable

    This week on the show we announce our new timetable changes! Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

  45. #107 - Steroids In Jiu Jitsu

    This week on the show we discuss the use of steroids in the sport and the divergence between the traditional art of Jiu Jitsu and the modern combat sport. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie…

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  46. #106 - GBF Women in Jiu Jitsu

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into 'GBF' our 8-week female-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu course. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

  47. #105 - Breadth VS Depth Of Knowledge

    This week on the show we are discussing our thoughts on breadth vs depth of knowledge, and what we dislike about BJJ. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

  48. #104 - Competition & Growth

    This week on the show we are discussing our thoughts on competition and the most challenging times we've had doing BJJ. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

  49. #103 - Progress & Injury

    In this episode, we're discussing whether it is possible to train BJJ without getting injured. What's the best way to track your progress and what can you do off the mats to help your BJJ? Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra...

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The team at Gracie Barra Roundhay discuss BJJ, the Academy, life and whatever else come to mind.

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GB Roundhay

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