Stout Training

    In this podcast  Shawn Williams talks with longtime friend and student Warren Stout.  Shawn is the technical commentator for all of the major jiu jitsu events such as ADCC , IBJJF worlds, WNO, and StoutFights pro BJJ.  The...

  Mike Wilkins and Warren Stout sit down to discuss several topics related to Mike’s professional MMA career, his transition from being primarily a competitor to more of a coaching role at Stout Pittsburgh.  The conversation also touches on competing...

Claire Butterfield is one of the most successful jiu jitsu competitors we have had at Stout Pittsburgh in our decade and a half.  Last year she placed 3rd at Pan Am IBJJF Adult brown belt, losing a razor close decision...

In this episode I talk with Kristel Johanning about starting aerial arts practice in her late 30’s as a mom of 2, without a background in dance/yoga or the like.  We talk about why she loves training silks and hoop....

It’s great to have Keith Gavin on the podcast with Mike Wilkins and Me, Warren Stout.  Keith has turned around Pittsburgh University’s wrestling program making them a nationally competitive division one team.  Last season Pitt had it’s first national champion...

  Brady Joling and his Father Michael join us for this podcast episode.  Brady is part of the first generation of jiu jitsu practitioners who moved to a successful wrestling career.  Me, your host, Warren Stout  was part of some...

In this wide ranging interview/ conversation Zack Esposito and I talk about his wrestling journey from starting as a youth in NJ and at Blair academy, to being a standout competitor, NCAA DI champion, and on to his coaching career....

John Swisher is the co-founder and leader of Ronin Adverstising, a successful marketing national marketing agency that has worked for Fortune 500 companies, large charity based organizations such as YMCA groups, and a couple of jiu jitsu schools including mine,...

Warren Stout and Bridget Grace have a conversation after her Pittsburgh Seminar at Stout PGH.  Bridget is the women’s team coach for Renzo Gracie NYC academy, an active competitor, and world silver medalist at adult black belt. She has also...

This is Warren Stout’s jiu jitsu origin story. In this audio only version of a video interview Warren Stout and Rolles Gracie are interviewed by John Swisher of Ronin Advertising.  They discuss how they met in Brazil in 2002 and...

Karel is in his late 50’s and still trains jiu jitsu 7 days per week often with other high level competitive blackbelts.  Karel recently taught a seminar at Stout PGH on armbars.  He has some unique concepts and techniques around armbars and many other techniques.  Karel has coach champions in jiu jitsu at the highest level and has coached several successful MMA fighters.  He runs two successful schools in NJ.  He also works with Firas Zahabi of Tri-Star and hosts the weekly free live stream “Roll With the Fox”.  You can get on the mats with Karel at his schools or the many camps and seminars he teaches in Europe, USA, and Costa Rica.  In this episode Warren Stout talks to Karel about developing creativity in jiu jitsu, thhe importance of attitude that team leaders adopt, and some of his background growing up in Europe. Karel Pravec Silver Fox armbar seminar Pittsburgh Stout PGH 2021 The post Karel Pravec “Silver Fox” on training Jiu Jitsu after 50, technical creativity in BJJ, and more appeared first on Stout Training.

Daniel Gracie, Shawn Williams, and Warren Stout sit down next to Potrero Beach, Costa Rica to talk about how Jiu Jitsu has changed, MMA training, and the Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp.  Daniel talks about coaching strategy for fighters. He also talks about Costa Rica and the Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp reminding him of the atmosphere of the early days in Rio and Barra Brazil.  Shawn talks about the 3 main type of Jiu Jitsu, training methodology, and his new gear company Carbyne . Daniel Gracie, Shawn Williams and Warren Stout at Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp in Costa Rica The post Daniel Gracie and Shawn Williams on changes happening in Jiu Jitsu , MMA, and Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu Camp appeared first on Stout Training.

Rick training Jiu Jitsu at Stout PGH – Team Renzo Gracie   This podcast guest is someone that most people have not heard of.  He isn’t a Jiu Jitsu celebrity or coach.  Rick is an insurance professional in his 50s who is battling cancer.  He has been a long-time supporter of the Local Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA scene in Pittsburgh.  He has supported Stout Fights events via sponsorship since our first event 3 years ago.  His insurance company  The Thompson Gusic Insurance Group specializes in insuring extreme sports businesses and participants among other things. He’s also an inspiration at Stout PGH – Team Renzo Gracie.  For many of the past months he’d be on the mats training with a special chest shield that protected his chemo port.  In the podcast we talk about what its like starting Jiu Jitsu later in life and being one of the older people on the mats.  We talk about training through Cancer and why Rick feels his mat time has helped him.  We discuss the perspective shift that happens when you get a diagnosis of cancer and living with it day to day.  We discuss some of the non-obvious benefits of Jiu Jitsu training.  This is a powerful podcast and there are takeaways for everyone.  There are some heavy subjects but Rick manages to keep it light and fun. The post Starting Jiu Jitsu late in life, training through chemotherapy, why BJJ is important and more appeared first on Stout Training.

Javier Valenciano at Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp in Costa Rica Javier is the first Costa Rican Competitor to have success at adult blackbelt division of IBJJF world Jiu Jitsu tournament.  In this podcast he talks about overcoming the mentality that he is from a small country and not supposed to succeed agains the people from countries and areas with developed Jiu Jitsu traditions.  Sort of like the 4 minute mile barrier, he talks about how he broke through and helped establish Costa Rica as a place developing top level competitors.  He also talks about fighting Mma, his team Athletic advance, and the Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp http://www.puravidabjjcamp.com  that Stout PGH hosts every year.  This is a short podcast with tips that will help many Jiu Jitsu practitioners over mental barriers.     The post Javier Valenciano , Costa Rican world level competitor on overcoming expectations and mental challenges, Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu Camp appeared first on Stout Training.

In this short podcast my good friend Dan and I talk about what he believes has helped him get success, first in wrestling and later in his brilliant finance and investment career.  We brought up the biblical quote ” those that have will be given more, those that have not even what little they have will be taken away.”  Dan gives some real world examples of how this quote works.  He also talks about getting through tough times. He discusses why you don’t have to be the smartest or most athletic  to get top results in athletics, finance, and life. Quick background on Dan: 2002 EIWA champion 133lbs Lehigh University Wrestled for ASU and Lehigh in College Started Jiu Jitsu in High School with Ceasar Gracie, went to Brazil in 2002 to live and train with Rolles Gracie Currently trains jiu jitsu (when schedule allows) at Cleber Luciano’s in Huntington Beach, CA One of the most respected finance and investment professionals in his field Helped to create Stout Training Pittsburgh – Team Renzo Gracie through support when the school started  board member for important non-profit organizations     The post Dan Hyman – world-class investment manager, jiu jitsu player, and former EIWA champion wrestler on why you should put in the extra work appeared first on Stout Training.

Dr Randy Stout at his lab In this podcast our guest is Brain researcher, Neuroscientist, and Cell biologist Dr. Randy Stout.  He currently works at the NY Institute of technology. He received his PHD from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and did post doctorate work at Einstein College of Medicine.  Currently he is studying the blood brain barrier and it’s interactions concerning brain injuries.  He is a published scientist doing “basic” research which mean he studies the workings of the brain itself at cellular levels.  This can be contrasted with studying clinical trials of drug interactions for example. His research is concerned with why the brain works as it does.   He talks about how being successful in research has some of the same elements as MMA and other combat sports.  He talks about theories on how we learn and give a few tips on how to learn better.  He also talks about how eating cbd may help brain function. He touches on managing a busy demanding schedule as in when he was an undergraduate in a difficult Ivy League Biology program while wrestling for one of the top schools in the country. Randy wrestling for Cornell University Randy can relate to our audience because he was a very good high-school wrestler, a winning wrestler at Cornell University (Top Div I program), and also has some competitive experience in boxing and jiu jitsu.  He got his blue belt from Shawn Williams in 2006. One of the reasons this conversation is important is that it give you a window into someone who grew up wrestling, boxing, and later doing jiu jitsu who has been successful in a non-related field.  There are also so practical tips that might help you in combat sports or whatever your chosen field is. Host is Warren Stout (Randy’s brother) ***** Disclaimer*****. None of the statements in this podcast should be taken as medical advice.  Randy’s statements in our causal conversation do not necessarily reflect the opinions, official or otherwise, of the institution he is employed at.  Any statements are for informational purposes only.   The post Neuroscientist / Cell biologist Dr. Randy Stout on learning, brain injuries and more appeared first on Stout Training.

Garry Tonon talks to Warren Stout about how to develop a loose, aggressive, and risk-taking jiu jitsu style.  He discusses stylistic differences between he and his team mates Gordon Ryan and Eddie Cummings.  He also talks about his upcoming MMA fight and what he learned from George St. Pierre.  Garry discusses teaching BJJ and what he thinks is the most important aspect of being a good teacher. He also gives some practical advice on training that all levels can benefit from. This podcast was recored between sessions of Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu Camp ( @puravidabjjcamp on social) where Garry was a clinician. Garry is a Multiple time EBI Champion and is generally considered one of the best Submission only format active competitors.  He teaches at his school in NJ, Brunswick BJJ and does seminars around the world.  Warren hosts Stout Training Podcast.  He is a blackbelt under Renzo Gracie and a former collegiate wrestler. Garry Tonon training with Warren Stout at Pura Vida BJJ Camp Nov. 2017 The post Garry Tonon talks about how he developed his unique style of Jiu Jitsu and more appeared first on Stout Training.

Pat Santoro teaching wrestling at Stout Training in Pittsburgh   Pat Santoro is currently the head wrestling coach at Lehigh University.  He’s had good success both as a head and as an assistant coach in all of the college programs he has been involved in.  In addition to this he was a 2 X NCAA DI wrestling champion, and had an excellent freestyle / international wrestling career.  He loves wrestling maybe more than anyone else I’ve ever met.  He is more than just a teacher but has been a mentor to me and many others on and off the mats.   Pat has lots of quotable material in this podcast. One of my favorites is “Do the next right thing.” We start out talking about kids going into wrestling and sports in general.  He uses the “sponge” analogy.  Pat goes on to discuss coaching philosophies, the importance and mindset of “play wrestling” and much more.   EVERYONE  can get some good information from this podcast.  If you are a wrestler, combat athlete, jiu jitsu player, submission grappler, mma fighter, coach of any sport, or a parent you’re going to like this interview/conversation.  I”m Warren Stout, one of Pats former wrestlers, and host of the podcast at Stout Training Pittsburgh. The post Pat Santoro, Lehigh Head Wrestling Coach, on the Importance of Creativity and More appeared first on Stout Training.

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