Discussing the BJJ paradigm with a generous dollop of MMA. We 're going to have some of Texas and US top BJJ athletes interviews and some hot and explosive topics that are BJJ and non-BJJ related, and also the avoidable topics! DISCLAIMER The views expressed in this publication of BJJ Grenade Podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Bruno Guimaraes BJJ Academy and Soul Fighters of Leander, TX or Soul Fighters BJJ Association Founders, views reflected on the show are the views of each individual host and/or guest(s). Thank you! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
Ella Reid is a wonderful lady and singer-songwriter. She's an absolute blast to be around. Ella's music is a cross-appeal electric cacophony combined with her Alt-Pop, Country, Folk influences. She's armed with bold songs that are relatable and really stick to the brain. The skill of Ella to weave a story through a song is her distinct talent. Quitting her artistic career in San Francisco to follow her full-time dream of becoming a singer/songwriter in Austin, Texas. She just recently added a BJJ practitioner to her resume. In this fun-filled episode, we sit down and get her perspective as a musician jumping into the world of BJJ. We talk about some current events in BJJ and more! Check out Ella's Music!! https://ellareidmusic.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
Looking for ways to make your body recover faster, improve, and work more effectively. This prompted us to reach out to our guest Eddie Garcia, the General Manager of 5 Star Nutrition of Cedar Park TX, a suburb outside of Austin, TX to study strength training, conditioning and nutrition, and supplementation in particular. In this educational episode, we get information on the best supplements for your jiu-jitsu training. Also, we get into a heated debate over what makes a G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) in MMA and propose the question "Should character off the mats/cage be a factor in a GOAT'S resume?" Website: 5starnutritionusa.com Address: 1465 E Whitestone Blvd, Ste 320, Cedar Park, TX 78613 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down with our guest, Professor Diego Gamonal Nogueira – 3rd Degree Black Belt of Brazilian Top Team(BTT) San Antonio and Head Instructor of BTT, Texas. It was a pleasure to sit down and hear about his history and teaching philosophy in Jiu-Jitsu. In this fun-filled episode, we are talking about Luta Livre vs. BJJ back in the day, we circle back around to get Prof. Diego perspective on the IBJJF new rule change on allowing heel hooks, and we talk a little bit about the baby cage fighters in Armenia. BTT has trained top fighters such as Ricardo Arona, former UFC Middleweight Championship holder Murilo Bustamante, The Nogueira Brothers, Vitor Belfort, Allan Goes, Mario Sperry, and former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho and many more. Diego Gamonal Nogueira Top Titles 3x World NoGi Champion 2016 / 2017 / 2018 Champion - Pan Ams 2016 2 x Champion – Pan Ams NoGi 2 x 2nd Place Masters World 2 x 3rd place World NoGi 2nd Place Pan Ams 2019 3rd place Pan Ams Open Class Champion - Rio de Janeiro State 2 x Champion – Rio de Janeiro State 2nd Place American National 2nd Place Brazilian National Cup 2 x 3rd Place Brazilian National .......and much more. TEXAS LOCATIONS: BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM - AUSTIN 9313 ANDERSON MILL RD AUSTIN, TX 78729 210-986-3000 BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM - SAN ANTONIO 5345 GLEN RIDGE DRIVE SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 210-660-7471 BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM - SCHERTZ 1420 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, SUITE 100 SCHERTZ, TX 78154 210-660-7471 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
The crew meets and sits down and addresses current event themes in the BJJ community. In this episode! We dig into the Latest IBJJF Rule Update for heel hooks in No-Gi, talk about a BJJ athlete getting a stroke on the mat, and we also talk about the viral video of a Utah hiker getting stalk by a cougar! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
Twenty five years ago, NAGA President Kipp Kollar, saw and grabbed the opportunity with the sport of grappling. The former white-collar insurance professional turned entrepreneur founded the North American Grappling Association (NAGA), which is based out of his home State of Connecticut hosting Jiu-jitsu & wrestling-style events worldwide. BJJ Grenade new in the post casting game sit down with the busy President and talk about his BJJ journey, running a tournament organization during the pandemic, and his new project NAGA Pro division! The cast even kicks around a few topics, including the BJJ 's anti-doping conundrums, overtraining, and more! Enjoy !!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
In this episode, we sit down and have an amazing conversation with one of our customers and friends Austin, TX Real Estate Mogul Vic Aguilar to get his views on BJJ from a teen practitioner's parents' point of view. We also talk about the upcoming Jiu-Jitsu movie starring Nicholas Cage and talk about the controversial awarding of a Red Belt to a 35-year-old BJJ Instructor in Brazil and much more, so sit back and relax or just roll and listen! Enjoy!! Please check out Vic Aguilar's Youtube channel, the link is below! Azuri Group | All City Real Estate 10222 Pecan Park Blvd. Unit 10 Austin, TX 78729 Azuri Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhEJZ0_FncirRGYz-kdumA/featured --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
In this episode we cover topics such as a student first tournament, we discuss NAGA and IBJJF Austin, TX (first area tourney since COVID-19), and what is the best strategy during a tournament: points vs submission. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
This week we cover a bunch of stuff including the BJJ belt system compared to other martial arts, rolling: starting from standing vs starting on knees, the Gordon Ryan $Million$ Dollar bet, and more........ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
The stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun." "To be the man, you gotta beat the man." "If you don't like it, learn to love it.".....A quote from Pro Wrestling Great Ric Flair... But it was the real-life of Blue Belt Corporate Business Tycoon Breandan McEwen! We sit down with Breandan to have some nice and genuine conversation in this episode from the BJJ Grenade Podcast Show about his journey to BJJ, the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, and BJJ etiquette which he's included in his day-to-day business and more!!! There are no grenades thrown in this episode but just grenades of laughter! Enjoy!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down with our guest, PROFESSOR FABIO “GIGANTINHO” VILLELA – 3rd Degree Black Belt of Gracie Barra. He has a personality as big as him. It was a pleasure to sit down and speak with this 6'7 giant and hear about his history and teaching philosophy. In this fun-filled episode, we are talking about the 4 biggest mistakes competitors make at a BJJ Tournament, the early women pioneers in BJJ, local TX tourney news, and more.... GRACIE BARRA (https://graciebarra.com) Locations: ROUND ROCK 105 E OLD SETTLERS BLVD SUITE 108 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, 78664, UNITED STATES CEDAR PARK 500 Cypress Creek Rd Ste 120 Cedar Park TX, 78613 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down with our guest Shane Zeringue, Head Instructor of True Jiu-Jitsu Academy | BJJ REVOLUTION TEAM ⚡️ Round Rock, TX, Shane bares his soul to have a raw conversation about growing up in south Texas and the emergences of Jiu-Jitsu in TX. We get his take on drilling vs rolling, his views on what makes a black belt, and a hella of a lot more! Shane Zeringue Awarded the rank of Black Belt in January 2014, Professor Shane began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1996 when there were no Jiu-Jitsu academies nearby and he had to learn on his own. Through books, instructional videos, and dedication he practiced the art. He tested himself through competition and was very successful. As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grew, he found Revolution Dojo in Houston, TX and regularly traveled there to further learn and improve. Throughout the years he trained in several martial arts, however, his passion stayed with traditional BJJ. His journey came with new rewards when he began to teach in 2000. In 2009 he moved to the Austin area for the great opportunities it held for his family and continued to teach while maintaining a relationship with his Instructors and Mentors. In 2015 he once again united with his original team. With a focus on teaching the evolving sport of Jiu-Jitsu, he emphasizes to students the importance of the Basics. He continues to compete when possible and was most recently awarded a bronze medal at the 2012 IBJJF Pan American Championships. When not competing, Professor Shane supports his team in their goals. He has grown very successful kids programs and won team trophies at local tournaments. But when asked his biggest success as an instructor he replies, “Being a part of the life-changing experience my students have through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.......” True Jiu Jitsu Academy 2111 Sam Bass Rd #B1300 Round Rock, TX 78681 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
Should females roll with males in BJJ class? Granted, in most gyms, there's very little choice, as they are usually two women (if that), and 10+ men. BJJ Grenande sits down with Michelle Solorazno a fellow teammate to get her perspective on rolling with the opposite gender and talk about her amazing Sol Cal cuisine food truck, we even jump into a battle of the sexes topic, a white belt's access to a gym's Black belt, and more... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down with our guest Professor Paulo Brandão – 6th Degree Black Belt of Gracie Humaitá Austin, Texas a Premier School of Gracie / Brazil Jiu-Jitsu. In this fun-filled segment, we are talking about the best way to balance weightlifting to complement your Jiu-Jitsu workouts, dating in the gym, and a non-BJJ topic; are we alone in the universe, are there aliens
BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down to have a candid conversation with Professor Bruno "Tank" Mendes Co-Founder of Soul Fighters BJJ Association. We tackle some topics such as loyalty to one school vs. train everywhere, weed, CBD in Jiu-Jitsu, and more..... Professor Bruno Mendes, more commonly known in the Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu world by his nickname “Tank”, is one of the leaders and founding members of the Soul Fighters BJJ team. A black belt under Alvaro Mansor, Tank spent several years working behind the scenes of IBJJF competitions before founding his own team with his brother, the world champion Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes and others...... Bruno has over 23 years of experience in BJJ, becoming one of the most recognized professors and coaches in the sport of BJJ. Bruno has a professor certificate from the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) and is the lead professor for the Soul Fighters association on IBJJF. Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Francisco Mansor >Alvaro Mansor > Bruno Mendes https://www.facebook.com/soulfightersbjjassociation WWW.highlandparkjiujitsu.com https://instagram.com/brunotankbjj?igshid=75ayt3aluufo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support
Introductions of hosts, BJJ v. COVID-19, and more...... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjjgrenade/support