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Whats the 411?

by Academy 411

Official Academy 411 BJJ & General Topic Podcast

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Episodes

  1. #012 - Winston Hong & Jude Kean

    In this episode of What’s the 411?, we sit down with Winston Hong — Australia’s most well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu referee and the man behind Ace Academy BJJ in Leichhardt. Winston shares what it’s really like to officiate at some of the country’s biggest competitions, the challenges of staying...

  2. #011 - Richard McGlinchey

    In this episode of What’s the 411, we dive into the extraordinary life of a veteran saturation diver Richard McGlinchey who has spent years working in some of the most extreme and unforgiving environments on Earth—hundreds of meters below the ocean’s surface. He shares what it’s really like to…

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  3. #010 - Adamo De Nigris

    Adamo De Nigris joins us to talk all things sport — from calling the action on SBS, Optus Sport and beIN Sport to diving deep into the world of Australian football, the A-League, NPL and VFL. We also explore his passion for combat sports, his love for BJJ and MMA, and his new training journey on...

  4. #009 - Sirena Guzman (Subversion Recap)

    Choke first, Extinguish later: In this episode, we sit down with Sirena Allen de Guzman – the newly crowned Subversion Bantamweight Champion and M16 Open Lightweight Champion. As a professional firefighter and one of Australia’s top female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes, Sirena is no stranger to...

  5. #008 - Peter "The 411 Accountant" Economos

    Receipts & Rear-Nakeds: This week we chat with an accountant who knows the ATO like the back of his calculator and has helped everyone from small business battlers to big-name ballers stay on the right side of the taxman. But when he’s not knee-deep in spreadsheets, he’s mat side cheering on his...

  6. #007 - Daniel "StreetX" Bradshaw

    They Know: StreetX CEO: In this episode, the 411 team sits down with Dan Bradshaw — the founder and CEO of StreetX, one of Australia's most recognisable streetwear brands. Dan shares the raw truth behind building a globally respected label over the past decade, from early hustle to international...

  7. #006 - Elliot Taylor

    More Than Muscles: S&C for Combat Athletes: In this episode, the 411 team sits down with a strength and conditioning coach who’s built athletes across every arena — from combat sports to field-based codes. We dive into the fundamentals of S&C for fighters, how to tailor training for different...

  8. #005 - Kevin Lay

    Tape, Ice & Takedowns: Today we sit down with Kevin Lay, head physiotherapist at SportsLab Alexandria and a trusted name in the world of combat sports rehab. Kevin shares insights from years of treating high-level athletes across UFC, BJJ, Olympic Wrestling, Muay Thai, and boxing — breaking down...

  9. #004 - Redouane Cherif

    Croissants to Kimuras: In this episode, the 411 team sits down with Red, a French BJJ athlete who made the move to Australia to chase higher-level training and competition. We dive into his transition into the Aussie jiu-jitsu scene, break down some of his recent matches, and chat about the...

  10. #003 - Coach Jed Gillespie

    From the Sidelines to the Helm: Today the 411 team sat down with Coach Jed Gillespie, one of the head coachs at Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union FC, a beloved Rugby team in the heart of Sydneys' East. Jed talks about his unconventional journey from a challenging athletic career to the top ranks of…

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  11. #002 - Jude Kean

    From Trouble to Triumph: In this episode, we sit down with Jude Kean, a rising star in the Australian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene. Jude opens up about his early years caught up in crime and chaos as a teenager; and how BJJ became the turning point that gave his life purpose. Now one of the most...

  12. #001 - David "Baby Dave" Stoilescu

    Becoming the best at BJJ, fast. In this conversation, David discusses his journey transitioning from boxing to jiu-jitsu, emphasising the importance of camaraderie and mental toughness in training, as well as how injuries have impacted his performance. He explores strategies for competing in...

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