Episodes
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#24 Flavio Almeida
Professor Flavio Almeida has transitioned from successful Jiu Jitsu competitor (2007 ADCC Silver Medalist, Multiple Black Belt Masters World Champion) to successful businessman. He has been the driving force behind Gracie Barra's growth in North America. In this episode he tells us how he has...
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#23 Nathalie "Tata" Ribeiro
Tata is at the top of the heap when it comes to female competitors. She's a No-Gi World Champ and a Pans Champ in both the Gi and No-Gi. What's the secret to her success, she keeps it simple. She doesn't do any crazy submissions, she focuses on triangles and taking the back. She doesn't follow…
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#22 Junny Ocasio
Junny is a Black Belt under Murilo Santana at Unity Jiu Jitsu in NYC, the F2W Bantam Weight Champion and frequently competes on the biggest stages in the world. During the episode we discuss how he trains for tournaments, including how he's now training for the upcoming ADCC Trials, his very…
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#21 Andrew Wiltse
Most of us know Andrew for 2 things: 1) His aggressive always pushing forward style on the mats and 2) His love of Panda Express. But there's lots more to the story. In this episode Andrew tells us the emotional reason he initially got into Judo and Jiu Jistu and how he trains to get ready for…
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#20 Elisabeth Clay
At 21 Elisabeth is already one of the best female BJJ Competitors in the world and it was my honor to get to know her. We discuss her amazing work ethic and mindset that she developed as a young girl doing gymnastics and how that has helped her push herself to the top of the female jiu jitsu…
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#19: Miko Hytonen: Chokes_and_More
Like many of us, Miko's life was saved by Jiu Jitsu. On his journey he completely turned his life around. He now has the pleasure of coaching and training Jiu Jitsu on the beautiful southern shores of Spain. His passion is quite evident and it's that passion that also allowed him to build a...
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#18 Dan Strauss- The Raspberry Ape
Dan is a black belt under Roger Gracie and describes what it's like rolling with him. But that's not the whole story, he's a man of many talents, including being able to complete a rubik's cube while holding a 200lb anvil and he can easily rip a deck of cards in half. His approach to strength...
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#17 Jena Bishop
Jena is a Jiu Jitsu Black belt, No-GI World Champion and multiple time European Champion. In her episode we discuss training, the mental and physical prep it takes to get ready for a big fight and she tells us about her move to Professional MMA. In her transition to MMA her training has changed...
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#16 ADCC Champ Matheus Diniz
What does it take to win ADCC Gold? Our guest, Matheus Diniz knows. He won gold in 2019 beating competitors like Craig Jones and Josh Hinger. Matheus talks about the value of not taking rest rounds and continually finding tougher and tougher competition. We also talk all things half guard and…
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#15 Kent Peters from ZombieProofBJJ
The way Kent learned Jiu Jitsu is fascinating, but it makes him perfect for what he does now: He helps Hundred's of Thousands of people learn the tiny detail they were missing on a particular submission with his YouTube Channel ZombieProofBJJ. We talk about his unique path in Jiu Jitsu and the...
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#14: UFC Chef Layli Schultz
This episode is brought to you by PreRoll: The Choice of Jiu Jitsu Champions. Go to Shop.CombatSupps.Com Layli is a personal chef to many fighters in the UFC and Bellator that specializes in Fight Camp Nutrition. We talk about the importance of nutrition in training and how to have food that's…
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#13: Lucas Barbosa (Hulk)
Lucas is a 4x No-Gi World Champion and one of the best Jiu Jitsu Competitors in the world. We discuss his training and how he stays so calm while competing on the biggest stages in the world. He also tells us about his plans for the future including a move to MMA. This episode is Sponsored by...
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#12: Mary_a_b
Mary is the Co-Founder of Dogfight Dojo and a BJJ competitor out of 10P Austin. She has an incredibly successful Instagram Page and a fantastic bottom game. In this episode we talk about training, getting ready for a super fight and how she turned the lock down into an opportunity to grow her…
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#11: Tom Davey from The Grappling Academy
If you've ever gone on YouTube to learn a Jiu Jitsu submission, chances are you've watched one of Professor Tom's videos. He is a Black Belt under Carlos Machado and the host of one of the most successful Jiu Jitsu YouTube Channels, The Grappling Academy. Tom tells us how he got started teaching…
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#10: David Zwoboda, DPT
David is a Physical Therapist and Jiu Jitsu practitioner that started a PT practice designed specifically to help grappling athletes. He envisions a future where every athlete has the tools and knowledge to take care of their bodies. A future where injuries are prevented when possible, and where...
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#9: Danny Patrick BJJ
In this hilarious episode we talk with @DannyPatrickBJJ, the funniest BJJ Memer on Instagram. We talk training, Jiu Jitsu and how people expect Dan Patrick from ESPN to show up when he goes on job interviews. Be your best on the mats with PreRoll, The Jiu Jitsu PreWorkout
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#8: Xande Ribeiro- 7X IBJJF World Champion & 2x ADCC World Champion
It was my honor to interview 7x Black Belt World Champion, 2x Black Belt No-Gi World Champion and 2x ADCC Champion Xande Ribeiro. He is such a thoughtful and amazing guy, on top of being one of the best Jiu Jitsu Competitors in history. Xande talks Jiu Jitsu theory and training with us, along…
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#7: Josh Hinger
3x World Champ and ADCC bronze medalist Josh Hinger joins us to discuss the training and mindset necessary to become a Black Belt World Champion. He also shares some of the most valuable lessons he has learned in his Jiu Jitsu Journey. Josh gives us some key tips to landing the Hingertine but you...
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#6: Brandon Harris- UFC & MLB Trainer
Brandon trains professional athletes in the UFC, MLB, NBA and more at his gym Premier Fitness Systems. During our conversation we talk about the importance of breath work and how learning to control your breath is critical to your athletic performance. We also discuss how your training should...
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Episode 5: Dr. Erik Korem
Dr. Erik Korem from @bjjprep has worked with NFL players, Olympic Athletes and SEC football players. He's also a Jiu Jitsu Practitioner. In this episode he shares his best training tips for BJJ and discusses the importance of sleep in recovery and performance. He's combined his love of Jiu Jitsu...
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Episode 4: DC DeAngelis
DC tells us how to defeat Keenan Cornelius' lapel guard and what it's like living in a van so he can train Jiu Jitsu 100% of the time. He also tells us about his Chipolte heavy diet and his new Single Leg X Instructional. Be Your Best On & Off the Mats. Get your free eBook: Build Your Jiu Jitsu...
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Lucas Norat from Gracie Barra
Lucas tells us how Jiu Jitsu has improved his life and what it was like moving to the States from Brazil. He also shares with us how he trains and the specific things he does to aid in recovery. Be Your Best On & Off the Mats. Get your free eBook: Build Your Jiu Jitsu Engine Order PreRoll, the…
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Episode 2- Thiago Aso from Gracie Barra
Thiago "Aso" is a Brown Belt from Gracie Barra Arizona and he was the Purple Belt No-Gi World Champ in 2018. During our conversation he discusses what it was like moving to America from Brazil, how he stays in fighting shape and how he gets ready for a big fight. Connect with Aso on Instagram. As...
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Episode 1- Jake Watson
In this episode Jake talks about his upcoming Fight2Win match, how he trains to get ready, and his mindset getting ready for a big fight. He also talks about his time as an Underground Kids MMA fighter on a reservation in Arizona. To learn more or connect with Jake follow him in Instagram or…
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