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Old Dog BJJ

by Joseph Spinell

A weekly podcast examining the challenges, benefits and growth of living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle.

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Episodes

  1. Ep 24 Growing up Jiu Jitsu with Jaxon Spinell

    Joining us on this episode is none other than my oldest son Jaxon Spinell, an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete who has left an indelible mark on the mats. From an early age, Jaxon has been immersed in the world of martial arts, honing his skills and mastering the art of grappling. As we...

  2. #23 BJJ Teaching vs Coaching

    In this episode we take a deep dive into the differences between teaching and coaching in the world of BJJ. We examine the dos and don’ts of effective coaching and mistakes many ringside parents make. If you are a recreational athlete or a serious BJJ competitor there is something for everyone in...

  3. Ep 22 BJJ Recovery, Cryotherapy and more with Dr Matthew O'Neil

    This weeks episode we focus on recovery with Dr Mathew O’Neil. Dr Matt is a BJJ practitioner, doctor of Physical Therapy and Co-founder of Zivel. Zivel is a performance and recovery suite that provides cutting edge recovery services such as cryotherapy, float and sauna. If you are at all…

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  4. Ep 21 Women in Jiu Jitsu with Michelle Manzione

    We are back with another amazing episode in the Women in Jiu Jitsu series with BJJ athlete Michelle Manzione. Michelle trains out of the Triangle Academy in Franklin TN an affiliate of the Pedigo Submission Fighting team. You are going to love Michelle’s energy and insight as she shares with us…

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  5. Ep 20 Goal Setting with Trey Gunter

    With the new year upon us there is no better time to dive into the world of goal setting. This week we are joined by my good fiend and BJJ training partner Trey Gunter to talk about our approach to goal setting. The differences between dreams and goals. The pitfalls to avoid with goal setting and...

  6. Ep 19 Road to Blue with Clint Browning

    Up this week we have BJJ blue belt, actor, father, husband and all around amazing dude Clint Browning with us on the podcast for our “Road to Blue” series.

  7. Ep 18 BJJ Mistakes to Avoid

    This week we sit down with Chris Wohler. One half of the rap duo Moonhead and BJJ brown belt to discuss mistakes to avoid in your jiu jitsu journey.

  8. Ep 17 Competition Prep with Clay Mayfield

    Clay Mayfield is a high level BJJ competitor with the Pedigo Submission Fighting team who joins us this week to discuss his own competition preparation style.

  9. Ep 16 Competition Prep with Professors Wes and Jimmy

    This week we sit down with Professors Wesley Letts and Jimmie Lowrie to discuss competition preparation. We talk about a wide range of subjects including their own personal drive behind motivation, diet, training methods and mentally preparing for combat on the mats. This was a really fun episode...

  10. Ep 15 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Part 2

    Eps 5 was our first time having Brandon Sweat NP, owner and operator of Revital Health Clinics, on the podcast talking about all things testosterone replacement. Since that time we have received an incredible number of email and texts with questions for Brandon. We have him back on the podcast…

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  11. Ep 14 Women in Jiu Jitsu with Jennifer Wu

    In Ep 14 the Old Dog BJJ crew bring you a special guest Jennifer Wu. Jennifer is an BJJ blue belt and program director of the Gracie Barra Spring Hill Academy. We talk about her first steps in Jiu Jitsu along with her motivation, challenges and benefits of living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle,

  12. Ep 13 Game Changers

    This week the Old Dog crew explores a number of "Game Changers".

  13. Ep 12 Road to Blue with Michael Wu

    This week we dive into the Road to Blue series with special guest Michael Wu. Michael is one of our training partners and is fully dedicated to the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. If you are a white belt making your way up the ranks this is a must listen to podcast. This conversation is full of amazing...

  14. Ep 11 Depression and Anxiety

    This week Dr Joe and Coach Anthony have.a special guest and training partner Trey Gunter to talk about the rising cases of depression and anxiety. They discuss their own experiences and how BJJ can act as a form of therapy for many.

  15. Ep 10 Q and A

    This week the Old Dog crew sits down to answer some email questions.

  16. Ep 9 Interview with Professor Reginaldo Almeida

    Episode 9 featuring “The Jedi” Professor Reginaldo Almeida. Doctor Joe and Coach Anthony sit down with Professor to discuss his origins, life as a Brazilian basketball player, his start in BJJ, his move to the states, and much, much more. This was a fun and outstanding conversation with an…

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  17. Ep 8 Training During the Lockdown

    Dr Joe and Coach Anthony are back at it talking all things BJJ including training methods during the lockdown and upcoming grappling and UFC events.

  18. Ep 7 Coronavirus Part 2

    Chris Wohler, BJJ Brown Belt, competitor, coach and half of the Twinjitsu Podcast joins Dr Joe for a coronavirus update. We address questions, concerns and strategies on training during this Pandemic along with some of the benefits of taking time off.

  19. Eps 6 Coronavirus Breakdown

    The gang is back this week with special guest Dr Todd Arkava, ER physician and college of Dr Joe to breakdown the rising public concerns regarding the Coronavirus (more accurately COVID-19). With the mass amount of misinformation and fears surrounding this virus we want to give all of our BJJ...

  20. Eps 5 TRT

    This week Dr Joe and Coach Anthony sit down with Brandon Sweat NP specialist in hormone optimization and owner of Revital Health Clinics about the benefits and risks of testosterone replacement.

  21. Ep 4 Competition Aftermath

    For this weeks podcast Dr Joe and Coach Anthony sit down to discuss the post competition mindset. On the road to this topic they take several insightful detours that we hope you find entertaining at the least. Ep 4 Competition Aftermath Dr Joseph Spinell

  22. ADCC 2019 Breakdown

    No intro, no fluff, just the Old Dog BJJ boys break’n down one of the most anticipated grappling tournaments this year. This was planned to be a one hour sit down that morphed into more than two hours of fun and laughs along with a little BJJ knowledge sprinkled in for flavor. Hosted by Dr Joe...

  23. Ep 2 The Beauty of the Struggle

    For our second episode I sit down with my good friend and long time training partners Coach Anthony from Gracie Barra Spring Hill. We talk about recent promotions, hot topics in the world of BJJ and of course the beauty and benefits of the BJJ struggle.

  24. Ep 1 False BJJ Expectations

    In this very first episode of the Old Dog BJJ podcast Dr Joe is joined by his old time training partners Jason Elrod and Professor Wesley Letts for a discussion on the false expectations of the BJJ practitioner. where these expectations come from, how to personally deal with them and how to help...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A weekly podcast examining the challenges, benefits and growth of living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle.

HOSTED BY

Joseph Spinell

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A weekly podcast examining the challenges, benefits and growth of living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle.

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