Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid

It's the start of high school for Ryan and his best friend who is leaving for college. In this episode we sit down with Alex Sandoval Jr who I've watched grow up to be an amazing young man who is off to an out of state college to wrestle. Ryan and him share some old stories but most importantly, Alex shares how he kept on track even with injuries that weren't in his plans.    iTunes Stitcher Libsyn   Contact: ig @dadandthejiujisukid facebook @Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid www.dadandthejiujitsukid.com

In this episode, Ryan and I sit down to catch up and talk about our 1 year anniversary for the podcast and why and how the show was even created. Our conversation leads into territory I feel a lot of parents may avoid or don't know how to approach their kids and that is; how honest do you feel you should be with your kids? We talk about drugs, steroids, alcohol and smoking. Just how comfortable are you opening up?   We would love to hear back what your thoughts are.   Also listen on:  iTunes  Stitcher Libsyn Contact: dadjjkid@gmail.com Social Media: IG @dadandthejiujitsukid FB @Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid www.dadandthejiujitsukid.com

He's back! We love sitting down with Jake as much as we can and glad we were able to cover a lot of topics. Jake sits down and we chat about listener reactions of the professor Flavio Almeida episode. We also go over his thoughts on strength training for jiujitsu and what a high level competitor is looking for in tournaments. Follow Jake as he prepares for IBJJF World Championship. instagram @jakewatson_bjj   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media instagram: Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid youtube: Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid website: Dad and the Jiujitsukid

Welcome back! We sit down with Master Carlson Gracie Junior who is the son of one of the most historical and beloved figures in jiujitsu history, the late Master Carlson Gracie Senior. Carlson Junior is the leader of the reborn Carlson Gracie Team. 

In this episode, professor Allan Di Lucia stopped by to sit down with us to talk about his jiujitsu program. In Brazil, Allan created a jiujitsu program for special needs students and with his recent move to the U.S. he brought the program with him. Unlimited BJJ was created to use jiujitsu to help show how it can benefit everyone and all students train for free. Allan runs the organization with the help of professor Augusto Tanquinho at Soul Fighters Academy in Tempe, Arizona. All contact information and donation information is listed below.  Website www.unlimitedbjj.com Social Media IG @unlimitedbjj FB @unlimitedbjjprogram Donations!!! paypal.me/unlimitedbjj Academy  Soul Fighters Tempe, AZ 6481 S. Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85283  

In this episode we sit down with Carlos Gracie, Jr. black belt Professor Flavio Almeida. Ryan and I were invited to the Gracie Barra North Phoenix academy to sit down with professor Flavio Almeida and the experience was a great one. With the recent negative events surrounding professor Flavio Almeida, his philosophy and positivity on jiujitsu and life overshadows everything else.  We hope you enjoy this one. --Website-- www.dadandthejiujitsukid.com   --Social Media-- instagram- @dadandthejiujitsukid twitter -@dadandthejjkid    

I've known Cliff for 20 years and view him not only as my coach but as a mentor. He is a professional coach and we sit down and talk about the applications and the importance of being able to coach not only employees but your family members at the right times. When do you step back and stop being a parent and just listen? And are you needing a coach? Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on YouTube.    Social Media: twitter: @dadandthejjkid instagram: @dadandthejiujitsukid

Starting the year off right, Ryan and I sat down to reflect on what we have learned launching Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid Podcast. Ups and downs and and what's up ahead for the podcast. Hit that subscribe button on iTunes and Stitcher. Listen now on YouTube.

I wish we could have went on for another hour with Miyo but she had some people she needed to strangle on the mats. We had a great time and it's a great episode to get your heads thinking if you are doing everything you can to prepare yourself incase of an attacker. Miyo is not only a bad ass on the mats but she is a becoming one of Utah's advocate for women self defense and women's jiujitsu by not just self defense but I think just her sharing her own experiences to others helps a lot too! If you are in the Salt Lake City, Utah area and looking for someone to meet and speak with women's self defense you can reach Miyo on Instagram @utahjitsmama and @empower_selfdefense. Miyo is a Brazilian Jiujitsu purple belt and an active competitor for Pedro Sauer Team at Unified Brazilian Jiujitsu in Salt Lake City, Utah.  

After a week off, Ryan and I sat down and discussed serious topics that ranged from flat earth and aliens to Sponge Bob and Pokemon. I think we went over important things but it was just a regular conversation we normally have of pretty stupid stuff. 

Happy Thanksgiving week everyone. Today we had Reese A Roni from Gameness in with Ryan and me.  Reese is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Brown Belt and not just any brown belt but the first American brown belt under Augusto Tanquinho from team Soul Fighters. Reese is also from Gameness who are one of the top jiujitsu and mma clothing and equipment makers.  Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition (480)784-1500 or 1(866)-205-5229 National Suicide Prevention 1 (800)273-TALK

Join me today for episode 17! Ryan is under the weather so Im running the show alone. I am covering Fight to Win 93 that took place in Scottsdale, I talk about UFC Fight Night Korean Zombie vs. Yair Rodriguez, movie day and more! Just a fun time by myself.

We sat down and listened to some incredible stories in this episode. Kristin shared her story of her journey fighting breast cancer and the challenges she faced from her diagnosis, her chemo sessions, and surgeries to being in remission. Kristin shared about her deployment to Baghdad, Iraq while serving in the Army and her convoy being hit with an IED attack and how she coped with her transition after her deployment. Kristin is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Brown Belt under Professor Paul Silva from Carlson Gracie San Diego, CA she is also an Army Combat Veteran and a breast cancer survivor and currently trains at Carlson Gracie Gilbert, AZ. 

We had the opportunity to sit down with not just one of the best competitors in the brown belt division but one of the funnest guys around. Ryan and I had such a great time listening to him share his story of how his childhood helped shape him be the great man he is becoming.  Jake is one of the most exciting competitors and you can watch him November 9th as the Co Main Event on Fight to Win #93 in Scottsdale, AZ and you can watch it on Flo Grappling.  Jake is a brown belt under professor Andre Maracaba of Maracaba Jiujitsu.

After a 5 week hiatus we are back! Ryan and I go over what's been happening and sit down with our great friend, Dustin Sims as he diets down for the upcoming Jiujitsu World League Tournament. We also talk about what's been holding the podcast back.

We're coming back at ya! Updates on why we were missing last week and updates on shakes and moves.We go into what happened at the NABJJF Phoenix Open and if the IBJJF is getting too money hungry with their announcements this week. Also, Ryan and I discuss and reflect on the anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Tom Cronin is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt under master Carlson Gracie, Jr. He currently owns the Carlson Gracie Team Temecula, Ca which serves as the west coast headquarters for the Carlson Gracie Team Federation. Tom is going to defend his 3-0 Fight To Win belt on September 22 in Garden Grove, CA. Be sure to check out www.subverstix.com for tickets and more information on the entire card.

This episode is from last Thursday 8/23 when we sat down with Peter Iacavazzi at the IBJJF Worlds Master Championship. We were able to meet up with him the evening before he competed and have an awesome conversation.  Peter is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blackbelt for team Atos at HQ in San Diego, CA with professor Andre Galvao. Peter is a 5x Pan American champion and 2016 World No Gi champion to name a few of his accomplishments.

Episdode #10!!! Wohoo! I couldn't have been more excited to share our next guest. Jennifer Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing for over 8 years. She specializes working with childhood and adolescent behavior in areas of depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues just to name a few.  Teen Life Line 602-248-8336 Maricopa County Mobile Crisis Unit 602-222-9444

Mr. funny man, Tony D hangs out with us today and we all share a lot of laughs. Tony is the owner and the content creator of the hilarious jiujitsu meme page, Happy Rolling BJJ. You can find Happy Rolling BJJ on facebook, instagram @happyrolling_bjj, and on YouTube. 

Mark and Ryan take a tour of Valiant College Prep Academy and talk about competition training and the kids team "character building camps." Plus the do's and don'ts on the mat. 

Today's guest is a corporate wellness and employee development expert. PJ Rovinelli is the founder of Humanics Coaching and works with organizations in helping them develop and motivate their employees. PJ is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blue Belt and former wrestler. You can find PJ on twitter and instagram @coach_rovinelli and Linkedin PJ Rovinelli Jr.

We sit down and discuss his performance at the American Grappling Federation tournament that was held in Scottsdale, AZ. We give our opinions about the tournament and go over the most important thing in every parents life this time of the year........back to school!

The guys sit down with their first female guest. Professor Alicia Sandoval is the first Brazilian Jiujitsu Blackbelt to be promoted by Master Carlson Gracie Jr. If that wasn't enough she is also the first Native American woman to be promoted as a Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt. Alicia and her husband, Alejo, own Carlson Gracie Team Gilbert Arizona. Alicia also shares her story of training and competing in a era with very few women and the struggles that come with that. 

Mark and Ryan sit down with Matt Gillette who is a Brazilian Jiujitsu brown belt under Professor Andre Maracaba. Matt is one of the most active competitors out of Arizona, winning just about everything there is to win on the competition scene.  Matt shares how his prioritization with his love of his family helps his jiujitsu success. 

Mark and Ryan sit down to discuss some of the lessons they have learned since releasing their first few shows and also cover some plans for future releases.

Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid sit down with Mesa Fire Department Deputy Chief and Brazilian Jiujitsu brown belt, Forest Smith.

For their first episode, Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid, sit down with wrestling legend, Eric Lark. Larkin was an All American at Arizona State University, Dan Hodge winner, ESPY finalist for best athlete, NCAA National Champion, current coach at Thorobred Wrestling Club. You do not want to miss the announcement he is making that is going to change the face of wrestling across the country!