First Impression BJJ

Here we go for Episode # 31 Guest Greg Jennings.Greg is 58 years old, from Dayton/OH.He has been in martial art for over 20 year.In the last 6 years He spent a lot time on the mats training BJJ.He went trough injures, over training and many other experiences late in life and still up looking for training! He has a great personality and a lot of experience to share.We went over many topics as :✅ Finding a good Gym.✅ Finding the right class “for you that are starting BJJ late in life.”✅ Finding a good training partner.I hope you all like

Mike Nukem Is a BJJ Blue Belt and Karate Black Belt.He started training as 30 year old in 2009, Mike was already living a martial art life when he decided to step at a BJJ gym. With experience and posture of a martial artist people at the BJJ gym embraced him right the way.Bringing his experiences in Karate he found to have good reaction and could develop his game easier.We talked about how Jiu-Jitsu were in 2009 to nowadays and pointed out so advantages of both stages of BJJ Scene.He said many good points and one of them is " Doesn't matter where you re in life you can still fit BJJ in your life."I kindly ask you guys to Subscribe, Share and like the channel.Thank you .#JiuJitsu #Karate #MartialArt #MartialArtist #JiuJitsuChangesLife

Maefson Jr is a blue belt training at TorontoBJJ under @jorgebrittobjj and also one of my Best friend. Training BJJ since a young age JR was always at the gym and even worked at TBJJ @torontobjjofficial over 3 years.He started BJJ because of his dad, his dad always give him the support he needs and on the other side of coin Maefson is ALWAYS working with him and has been growing their company ! Never lost the hungry of Jiu-Jitsu and learned how to manage his time on the mat and at work so he could be able to train and keep evolving.#JiuJitsu #FirstImpressionBJJ #NeymarJR #TorontoBJJCrew #JiuJitsuForLifeTeam #MeuFilho

Here is our Episode # 28 Guest John LachanceJohn has been training over 4 months, always been a Martial Arts lover that never tried any. His son @lachance.g decided to do BJJ because of he heard on @joerogan podcast and brought the idea to his dad and Jean didn't hesitate and they both did their first class together.A 55 years old that took too long to find that within his first class he would be in LOVE and that he never knew that BJJ could be so much fun.He just did a surgery on his shoulder so he can keep training this guy is full of motivation to keep going and you need to see the connection between him and his son on the mats, it's an amazing feeling to see that.You can definitely be motivate by this guy little path on Jiu-Jitsu and like he says he has not intentions to stop training and HE JUST STARTED AT 55.Please give us a credit on this edition. We had some problems with the connection and the will be some lagging.I hope you guys like

On this week episode #27 We are having as guest Brendan Tran @tranasaurusrex97.Brendan is a 24 years old manager at @baowaterloobar and a BJJ white belt.Training for couple months Brendan Found a passion, He did his first class and just went full mode for BJJ.With a quick improvement he also like to watch a lot of videos and is always down for a BJJ session. with COVID on the way He is not training as much as he wanted but the fire is lit and it has been growing inside of him. this guy will have an amazing journey and I guarantee that he will go far.

Alex Perez is an Architect, training Jiu-Jitsu since 2013 achieved his purple belt and is a great training partner. with experience on competing at many tournaments, He has a great mind set that inspires!He tried other Martial arts after his Capoeira coach left Canada, but He got stuck with BJJ on his first try. Alex went at many different Gym of BJJ, but once He got at Toronto BJJ He found his second home. Training at least 5 times weekly from white belt till purple under Porfessor Jorge Britto.He was also running his own project called KASA Jiu-Jitsu. Alex is a BJJ preacher, got his two Daughters training and also his Girlfriend !A very good friend and a amazing human being ! Listen to his journey on BJJ and get inspired !

Mateus Sacramento living out in Vancouver BC, He is a Brown belt coming from Salvador/Bahia.Training since a young age as 14 year old, Mateus said he didn't really like BJJ at first. His coach had to keep calling and bringing to the gym so he could keep Mateus training, His coach had to even go get his family together so he could get Mateus committed to Jiu-Jitsu.With many opportunity that Jiu-Jitsu brought to him, He says that Jiu-Jitsu helped him to be able to recognize and be open to all the chances He had because of JJ.Nowadays living out in another country and teaching Jiu-Jitsu He can say that the love for the art is the responsible for everything is his life.A lover and preacher of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Melissa Biscardi is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Under Professor Jorge Britto head coach at Toronto BJJ.She is a Manual Osteopath and a Neurology Nurse, helping people recover post concussion.Training since 2007 Melissa has done many tournaments and have done well in many of them and myself Kelvin have seen many of theses tournaments. We have know each other since a was a white belt till nowadays, We train together since 2015.We had an amazing conversation about the beginning of her journey and what BJJ has changed on her life. I hope it will be a great listen to you guys!Enjoy!

Sean Lindsay a Brown Belt on BJJ, Head instructor at Champions Martial Arts in Vancouver/BC.We had a great time talking about some white belt out comes and many other aspects of BJJ.Sean is a preacher of Jiu-Jitsu and always talk about it doesn't matters where He is at!We have been friends for a while and got to share some great moments as teammates over the competition scene in Vancouver.Thank you for listening I hope you enjoy!

Nathan Rector AKA "Nacho" is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt 2 degree under professor Jorge Britto at Toronto BJJ.Nacho also is an instructor and teaches kids and white blets adults at TBJJ. With his AMAZING skills of teaching and great mood at all times Nacho is one of the nicest guy around, the kids love him so does everyone that meets him.We have done many travelling together and tournaments set up, loading and unloading mats for tournaments and events We have come a long way of friendship.There is no way Nacho can be miss at TBJJ and if you know this guy here please leave a comment below with any experience you had with him.

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Scott is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt that has trained in over 145 BJJ Schools across Usa, Canada, Japan and etc.He has learn from many great instructors and currently he is Learn at Legion BJJ. Scott has his own school back managed by 2 of his students.With this courage to travel around and put his life on the line luckily during his 9 months travelling "driving across US and Canada he never ever had any issue.Meeting great people and growing his network He has a amazing story to tell us.Thank you for been part of my Podcast Scott !

Gabriel Serra is a black belt in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu.Training since a young age Gabriel started with judo and a long the way found the complementary training with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so He could have different answers when they went to the ground .Gabriel had a chance to be part of a selective process to go to Abu Dhabi and with his great experience he was able to secure a spot and went to Abu Dhabi to work with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Few years later He move to Toronto where We met, now Gabriel is teaching at academy in Markham waiting COVID go away so He can keep pursuing his passion !#JiuJitsu #Judo #BlackBelt #Brazil #AbuDhabi #Canada #JiuJitsuForEveryone #FirstImpressionBJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #Podcast #Oss

Antonio is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the Jiu Jitsu for Life Team. He was awarded his black belt by Professor Jorge Britto. Antonio was 5-2 in amateur MMA and 7-0 in amateur boxing.Antonio is the head instructor at Niagara Falls BJJ located in Niagara Falls NY. The school has a friendly, positive, and welcoming atmosphere as is expected at Jiu-Jitsu for life academies.He has a lot of energy, and He tries to live a life of service to the local community. Always willing to help other without anything in exchange. True martial artist keeps his mind always working toward something greater than his on existence and sharing his passion.Antonio and I had a great conversation and here is it to you guys ..#JiuJitsuForLifeTeam #JiuJitsu #MMA #Boxing #Community #WillPower #Friendly #HardWorker #Oss

Bruno is a Brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A Portuguese that loves the art and is a preacher of BJJ.Also he is a kids coach and He is responsible to introduce BJJ into their life in a very early time on their life. With kids class starting as early as 3 year old.But for Bruno it is very rewarding to have this opportunity to see their smiles.We had a great conversation and we also talked about his first class of BJJ, full episodes on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast.#BrazilianJiuJitsu #KidsBJJ #Portugal #Brazil #Canada #JiuJitsu #Coach #Oss

Victor Batista is a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Engineering. A great Martial Artist that has put the values and Philosophies of BJJ into his life, using Jiu-Jitsu as tool for many situation in life. Victor and I have been Friends for a few years and his way of life catches my attention and I think he has great experiences to share!#BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJ #LifeStyle #JiuJitsuAsTool #GracieDiet #PurpleBelt #DavidGoggins #Books #CoffeNation #Oss

Here we go our #15 Episode is on Youtube and Spotify with @bushidomom4 and @bushidodad The Bushido Family ❗️Tyrone and Sylvie Kuronen are married dad and mom of 4 kids and BJJ practitioners!This couple are here to show that it is possible to raise 4 kids and still train Jiu-Jitsu.A martial art family love story and dedication ❗️

Here we go our #14 Episode is on Youtube and Spotify with @timgroenenberg as guest.Tim is a Jiu-Jitsu for life team Member, very talkative and friendly Tim is probably one of the most gym visitors I know. On his vision of building network He says:“ Jiu Jitsu has brought me the possibilities of know many people and build a network were I know lots of people on the whole Ontario.”

@holycrapitsbob.Bobby is a Judo Black belt and a Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."It man interesting feeling, its so familiar but its different in a fact that I'm starting from the very bottom again. I gotta say its incredible humbling.""it was really eye opening to see how people were good on the ground."Great talk and tips from a guys who have been in martial art for while❗️#Judo #JiuJitsu #BlackBelt #BlueBelt #MartialArtist #Oss

On Our Episode #12 We are having Matt Drost!Matt is one of my students and have been training over a year““I wasn't looking for training to go out and look for fights, I wanna to be prepared that if something happens again I can defend myself properly.”“As bouncer I always deescalate verbally.”Please listen like and share!

Kevin is a high-rise construction worker and one of my students at @CambridgeBJJ.On thi episode we talk about the change that BJJ has done on his life, weight loss and few other things.We hope that it can motivate you in anyway so you can try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu out.

"Not too old Not too late."☝

@riccardoammendoliabjj !Also known as “Baleia”, is a Canadian born Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, famed in the grappling circuit for being one of the top commentators and promoters in the sport, having worked with prestigious organizations such as FIVE Grappling, Copa Podio and ADCC. Riccardo Ammendolia was also the first black belt ever graded by the multiple time world champion duo, the Mendes Brothers .We had a great conversation talking about his journey to the black belt and about the National competition scene.When you finish waiting it please Give us a subscribe

Beth Wilson "@bethrosewils" Is one of my student and she has been training BJJ and enjoying it a lot.She also does Olimpic Weight Lifting and competes on it.Her sister is a purple belt and got her into BJJ, Thats when she decided to go and find a gym to train.We talk a lot about been the only girl in the mats and how to deal with it.Beth Lately is the only girl that is active training with us and this is not a problem with her and shouldn't be with any other girls !!#BrazilianJiuJitsu #GirlsOnTheMats #GirlsPower #WheightLifiting #Competition #Oss

Mike Parking is one of my students and has been training for a few months, He is enjoying the mats since day one and lately after covid he is more committed.We will talk about his experience on the mats and what have change on his life!!An amazing person and though on training, He learns and apply things really fast. Great training partner to have at the gym.Thank You Mikao !!

Head Instroctor GB Mato Grosso and a para athlete, Professor Elcerley and I are talkingabout some inclusion of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how Para Jiu-Jitsu is getting power.He brings up some number that every city has 20% of disable people, did you know that ?so using this type of data he started to approach this community to introduce BJJ for them !Thanks,

"Bro on my Second day I was submitted 7 times."Arbie and knows each other for a bit of time, and I have him on my social media and I always see how much he puts in to keep training up.Aso he is always teaching his kid too, I think every other day he is giving that knowledge to his soon.So I thought it would be a great interview to know what was his thoughts when He started.Now he gotta get his friend "Jimbo" back on Jiu-Jitsu ! kkkk

@mkayyrobinson : I got into Jiu jitsu for self defence, I had no sports background ! as a kid I was into Gymnastics and Dance. The Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu is what i use when I'm in a stressful situation ( at work or at home) some key concepts like:-When to apply pressure.-Tension / Retention.-How to get the position you want.-Small details.When I first started I thought to myself “ I'm not aggressive enough for this”.

Murat Yukselir is a great friend of mine and practitioner and lover of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!He also is a great artist and have amazing talent with sculpture.Check him out @muratyukselir or @muyutsu.art.Thanks Everyone.#JiuJitsu #FirstImpressionBJJ #Art #Sculptures #Artist #MartialArtist

Here we are sharing Guy Lachance life changing decision and experience with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.Guy is currently a white belt 1 stripe and are training 3 times weekly and evolving every time he step on the mats.Please share it so we can motivate more people around the world to train Jiu-Jitsu.Thanks...