Life, and Jiu Jitsu

Brandon "Flawless" Gonzalez is a retired American boxer and owner of Flawless Boxing & Fitness in Sacramento, CA. We discuss his journey in boxing, training, competition, and finding life as an entrepreneur after he hung up the gloves. Want to sponsor the show or be a guest of the show? Email: gibran@storytellersCA.com

My reaction to Biden's vaccine press conference, and reflecting on what I won't miss about Trump.0:00 - What I won't miss about trump 1:46 - Thoughts on a Biden presidency 5:10 - Biden shifting away from Trump strategy on vaccine distribution 7:55 - Try to come together 8:30 - Masks Want to sponsor the show or be a guest of the show? Email: gibran@storytellersCA.com  

Political Jiu Jitsu: Talking about the Fight Game and Current Events - Gibran's Place #75

Why you MUST lift weights to reach your potential in BJJ. 0:00 - Mind-body connection & Limb Isolation 4:27 - Injury prevention 5:58 - Muscle is armor for your body

My Year-in-Review and Lessons Learned from the 2020 Presidential Election, Part 1. 0:40 - Disruption is OUT, Stability is IN 9:40 - The REAL motivation behind Trump Voters 19:37 - The Dangers of Returning to "Normal"30:30 - Black and Latino Voters are Now a Competitive Voting Block 36:24 - Demographics is NOT Destiny Want to sponsor the show or be a guest on the show? Email: gibran@storytellersca.com #political #politics #trump #politicalmemes #election #news #memes #congress #government #republican #india #democrat #rahulgandhi #vote #meme #liberal #usa #conservative #america #covid #democrats #communism #donaldtrump #maga #socialism #narendramodi #history #coronavirus #pol #bhfyp

Why does the stock market keep going up despite the pandemic, mass unemployment, the uncertainty of a transition in power, social unrest, and more? James Slaughter, President and Co-Founder of Sierra Ridge Wealth Management group joins us to discuss the fundamental conditions that continue to drive stock market growth.Email James Slaughter: jslaughter@sierraridgewealth.com  0:00 - Introduction 2:11 - Economic overview 5:02 - Vaccines news effect on the stock market7:11 - Sector rotation 11:04 - Stocks are still overvalued 14:09 - How split government effects the economy 16:03 - A return to globalization? 18:30 - Vaccine distribution could take years 20:00 - Working from home 25:08 - Commercial real estate 30:20 - A K shaped recovery? 32:30 - Decoupling of the stock market from the economy 35:00 - Is inflation coming? 36:37 - A U.S. downturn could signal opportunity abroad 37:40 - You need to have a good financial plan 

My reaction and analysis to the UFC Fight Night bout between Claudia Gadelha & Yan Xiaonan, as well as thoughts on the state of the UFC Women's division and the rapidly accelerating pace of improvement in skills when compared to the first batch of women's fighters such as Ronda Rousey.  

Why I voted the way I did and why I left the Democrat party. Sources: Victor Davis Hanson - Mexifornia: A State of Becominghttps://www.amazon.com/Mexifornia-Becoming-Victor-Davis-Hanson/dp/1893554732 Peter Zeihan - Disunited Nationshttps://www.amazon.com/Disunited-Nations-Scramble-Power-Ungoverned-ebook/dp/B07RB1HMRM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Peter+Zeihan+-+Disunited+Nations&s=books&sr=1-1 0:00 - Intro3:00 - Immigration11:42 - Globalization16:10 - Foreign Policy18:47 - Housing & Homelessness23:26 - Business & Entrepreneurialism24:54 - Science27:00 - Conclusion iTunes: https://apple.co/2I6V7VN

Gibran reacts to the emotional moments inside the octagon at UFC 254 following Khabib's dominant performance, and provides a quick technical analysis of the bout.Want to be a guest of the show or sponsor the show? email gibran@storytellersca.com 

Civil unrest in American streets has led to clashes between demonstrators with competing ideologies. Most notably, Kyle Rittenhouse was charged with first-degree intentional homicide after a violent confrontation at the Kenosha, Wisconsin protests after the killing of George Floyd.  Today's episode is an in-depth discussion with Kirill Tarasenko, founder of Tarasenkolaw.com . He is a civil practitioner who began his career in the public defenders office. He is a highly regarded lawyer and an expert in representing injured persons.We discuss the applicable laws and theories surrounding self defense, as well as criminal and civil liability that Rittenhouse and others may face after being involved in a violent confrontation at a protest.Want to sponsor the show or  be a guest of the show? email gibran@storytellersca.com.

Gibran and friends react to the presidential debate.  

How does the one gas station in Curtis Park point out the systemic racism and hypocrisy of Sacramento's ruling liberal elite? In this episode I talk to Randal Friedman, an environmental and land-use-planning expert to re-live the Curtis Park Gas Station Fiasco.

Davin & Terry Maxwell are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts and academy owners in Sacramento, CA. They come on the show to discuss the current situation with COVID19, reopening their business, and to promote Davin's new academy maxwellbjj.com. Brough to you by deepreliefcbd.com. Use promo code "GP" at checkout for 25% off. Want to sponsor the show or be a guest of the show? email gibran.m.delaveag@gmail.com

Mike Gatto is an Attorney and a former member of the California State Assembly. We discuss the  constitutional issues of the COVID19 lockdown, and discuss the legal landscape that businesses face when opening against local and state guidelines.We also discuss the myriad policy responses from the different layers of government, and talk about how the lockdown itself has become a political football in an election year. 

Joel Varain and Robert Lockwood are the founders of Deep Relief CBD. They come on the show to talk about their journey as entrepreneurs, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and share their views on the regulatory, banking and commercial landscape of the CBD and hemp industry.Visit deepreliefcbd.com 

Ryan Rich, owner and instructor of Granite Bay Jiu JItsu & Manny Gonzales, owner and instructor of Ralph Gracie in Sacramento Jiu Jitsu join us to talk about how the shutdown is affecting their business and their thoughts on moving forward. SHOWNOTES19:10 - Newsome & The Press20:30 - The California Press falls over itself in praise of Gavin Newsome34:30 - A lesson from the Greeks (Victor Davis Hanson) 37:30 - It’s going to be a shame when fourth of July comes and we are on lockdown46:00 - Ryan gets co-opted into a bogus martial art!58:00 - Support what you like1:02:00 - Eliot Kelly1:11:00 - Democrats rush to defend the media1:14:10 - Withhold legislators pay1:15:40 - There has been no advisory or ratifying vote on the stay at home order1:18:10 - A lesson from Gibran’s immigrant parents from Mexico1:20:00 - Protesting is one of the most American things you can do1:21:20 - Many people will never make it back1:24:15 - Ethical argument (Highlight)1:25:27 - A transfer of death from the wealthy to the poor (highlight)1:52:00 - Public Policy1:54:00 - Abdication of duty2:06:20 - There has been a distancing of America from faith.2:07:09 - If I could ask Gavin Newsome one question

Francisco “Toco” Albuquerque is a Carlson Gracie Sr. black belt and is the co-founder of the prestigious “Nova Geracao” team. He is a fifth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has awarded black belts to 128 fighters throughout his 4 decades of teaching. His lineage includes the legendary Francisco "Cyborg" Abreau as well as many other legendary BJJ fighters. Join us to talk about Toco's journey in BJJ, how he got his nickname, his views on the direction of sport Jiu Jitsu, and much much more!

Kenneth Degenheardt is a team Shawn Hammonds Jiu-Jitsu Association black-belt, pro MMA fighter and entrepreneur.

Life, and Jiu Jitsu is rebranding, and will now be known as The BJJ Network Podcast. We are rebranding in order to shine light on our hosts' new project, TheBJJNetwork.com, which will break barriers in our community and help us share knowledge, learn, and grow from each other.In this episode we catch up with Amir Kazemi, a professional fighter from Team Alpha Male and a brown belt in BJJ. Ashwin Arab is a BJJ white belt at eastsacbjj.com. The three of us are close personal friends. Join us as we talk about Amir's last MMA fight, Ashwin's journey in martial arts, and a variety of other topics in this casual and far-ranging conversation.Sign up for our email list at THEBJJNETWORK.com for updates. 

Life, and Jiu Jitsu is rebranding! From here on out, we will be known as the The BJJ Network Podcast in order to shed light on our newest project, thebjjnetwork.com . The podcast itself will remain largely the same, with host Gibran Maciel talking with grapplers of all different walks of life. The podcast will continue to have a conversational flow focused on the lifestyle of grappling. In this episode we are talking with Jaime Villar Molina, co-owner of the Caio Terra Academy in Woodland, California. A brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jaime has balanced grappling, family, and co-owning a school with his desire to continue to compete and other various aspects of life. Join us for a fun talk about Jaime's path as a martial artist.

Katie Dees, Dennette Brown & Dannie Kim were recently promoted together to the rank of purple belt under Ralph Gracie Sacramento head instructor Manny Gonzalez. We talk about practicing Jiu Jitsu as a female, creating a welcoming environment, and feeling like there is a "target" on their back as they progress. You won't want to miss this episode!

Elizabeth Katherine Mitrović and Joy Ann Pendell are friends, training partners, and black and purple belts respectively. They train under Dustin Akbari in Sacramento, California and have numerous competitive BJJ accolades. Join us as we talk about the competition mindset, balancing competing with teaching, and what is next for them in their journey. You won't want to miss this episode.

Albert Tapia, a competitive brown belt from 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Orange, coach at Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness, as well as a high school and collegiate wrestler. Albert is a dedicated lifelong grappler and coach, with the skills to back it up! Join us as we talk about his martial arts journey, growing up wrestling, transitioning to BJJ, coaching, competing, and more!

Mike Piekarski is a BJJ Black belt, a veteran of MMA and BJJ competitions, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Join us as we talk about his martial arts journey, as well as physical therapy, strength & conditioning, and mobility for martial arts.

Chatting with Manny Rocha, owner of Strive Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lodi, California.

UFC 239 Recap: Interim Belts Gastelum X Adesanya Poirer X Holloway Future Matchups

Marcos “Yemaso” Torregosa is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck. Intro 3:33 - Drama 5:28 - Cassio X Yemaso 8:00 - Politics out of BJJ 10:15 - Lessons on keeping friends from Joy Pendell 18:00 - Marcos’ knee injury 23:30 - Divorce, isolation, depression 28:29 - Fighting for custody 31:29 - Family court services 37:00 - Moving on from the legislature 40:08 - Why don’t you teach jiu jitsu and go do a podcast… 43:00 - The affiliation game 55:37 - The community Marcos has built around him 1:00:00 - Balancing curriculum with each instructors styles 1:01:00 - Audience questions Wrapping up. Available on iTunes as well: https://tinyurl.com/yarvrmhh

Randy Spence is the head instructor at Nick Diaz Academy in Stockton, CA. Mikey Hothi is a Brown Belt at the Nick Diaz Academy. Join us as we talk about Randy's journey in BJJ and MMA, training with the infamous #Stockton duo the DIAZ BROTHERS and much more! SHOWNOTES: 3:50 - In the early 2000’s, if you started Jiu Jitsu, it's because you wanted to fight. 7:30 - Gym wars & the knuckleheads who just want to bang
 10:00 - Refining the training protocol for MMA over time
 21:15 - Do you practice with boxing shoes on? 32:03 - You bring your gi, shorts and gloves every day, so your just ready for whatever has to happen.
 37:00 - Shoutout to Dave Terrell 
42:12 - Not everyone who tries MMA makes it…that’s part of what makes it so special 46:56 - Days attended vs. hours on the engine
 54:10 - I understand what Jiu Jitsu is now
 1:06:19 - If your a blue belt your a blue belt, but you have to prove it and show your up to the standard 1:10:43 - Leg locks 
 1:14:10 - Nick & Nate - what’s next?
 1:18:50 - The guys you haven’t heard of

Mitchell Torres is a purple belt under Cassio Werneck Jiu Jitsu, and host of the Combat Conversation podcast. SHOWNOTES: INTRO 3:56 - My brother wrestled and my dad would put the gloves on me 8:15 - Shout out to Jason Roberts 10:00 - Talking about the students at ESBJJ 
21:49 - White belts rolling with white belts 
 37:16 - That time Gibran tried to paint his car
 41:00 - Mitchell attempts to hold down an office job
 46:30 - Ryan Johnson 
 52:30 - Its hard to get off the couch 56:30 - We're different types of real
 1:03:00 - MC Mitchell 
 1:08:00 - Shout out to the Maxwells
 1:17:08 - Afraid to push yourself 
 Wrapping up...

LJJ returns with

Terry Maxwell is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck in Sacramento, California. He is widely credited for fostering the development of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Northern California, opening one of the first academies in the region - sacbjj.com . Davin Maxwell is a world class black belt under his father Terrry. He is currently cutting weight for his upcoming bout in Fight 2 Win bout in Sacramento on January 11th, 2019. 
We talk about running a household dedicated to BJJ, take questions from the livestream, and discuss our respective journey’s in BJJ. Shownotes Shownotes: 0:16 - Nayjo Burnett & health issues. It’s serious - BJJ community please help. Link to gofundme:

Carl Gonsolin and Pedro Silva join LJJ for a LIVE show. We talk about their journey in Jiu Jitsu, getting their Black Belts, and the friendship they have built over the years. We also take some call-in questions and talk about what is next for each of us. Shownotes Intro 3:38 - The leg lock hall pass 13:30 - Different players need different supplemental training 23:00 - Avoiding burnout 37:00 - If you could go back in your journey would you have done something differently? 48:00 - Managing Setbacks 53:30 - Don't be afraid to roll hard once in a while 58:00 - Did you know you were getting promoted? 1:18:00 - Shoutout to Mikey Hothi 1:24:00 -Wrapping up

Yeppie Tomasian, an Armenian-American brown belt fighting out of Inside BJJ Academy in Lodi, CA. Shownotes 
Intro 
 4:34 - BJJ affiliation drama 
8:00 - Changing the culture of grappling and how it is taught
 12:00 - Talking about the new studio & Setup
 18:00 - Recapping Yeppie’s latest victory at Submission Pro Tour 
 23:00 - Being a hypochondriac 
 32:00 - Mike Mallot (Team Alpha Male striking & Grappling Coach)
 45:00 - Ruder-less Ships (whose care are you under?)
 1:00:00 - How Yeppie got started in Jitsu & MMA
 1:09:00 - What is “curriculum” for BJJ? 
1:17:00 - Humans way of playing 
 1:24:00 - Addicted to the dopamine (MMA)
 1:28:00 - CTE
 1:30:00 - How Yeppie gets ready for competition
 1:35:00 - Shoutout to Gambit Soap Co.

Amir Kazemi is a professional MMA fighter out of Team Alpha Male and a purple belt in BJJ. This episode is more Life than Jiu Jitsu. We talk about coming to America from Iran, the issues between Iranian's and the Saudi's, we look up his old hometown on google maps, talk a little bit of American politics, and discuss how Amir stayed mentally strong to recover from a recent injury. Shownotes 1:00 - Amir hates when... 5:15 - Can't show Elvis swinging his hips! 12:00 - Conor's fans are the most obnoxious people ever... 38:00 - In the emergency room...twice! 48:00 - Obama wasn't all fun & games 59:00 - Khabib's town used to be part of Iran 1:05:00 - Pulling up Amir's hometown on google maps 1:16:00 - Bulldogs 1:29:00 - Anna Nicole Smith 1:51:00 - I don't think she's trying to help... 2:02:00 - Destabilization, revolution, normalization 2:10:00 - Robbing Amir's grandmother of the family fortune & wrapping up

We revisit the white belt panel concept with Jeremy Oestrich and Ashwin Arab, two white belts from coach & host Gibran Maciel's academy East Sac BJJ. We talk balancing BJJ with other aspects of life like professional and social obligations, getting started at the age of 44, and next steps to improve. Also just generally shooting the shit with two of my favorite people. Shownotes 1:22 - Retention of athletic skills 9:00 -Pinning down the wiley dudes 14:00 - Building the habit at ESBJJ 15:00 - Jason Roberts persevering inside the dressing room 29:00- "Safe zones" in grappling 32:50 - Joy Ann Pendell all over Ashwin with the Arm Triangles 58:00 - Didn't know what to expect 1:02:00 - I don't think anybody rolled into this thinking it would be a pillow fight 1:11:00 - It doesn't matter who you are when you step onto the Jiu Jitsu mat

Mikey Hothi is an American Brown Belt under Gracie Fighter gym in Lodi, CA where he trains with Nick & Nate Diaz. We discuss Quintet 3, UFC 229 and talk about jits. Shownotes 2:00 - Talking Quintet 3 4:30 - Faber x Saku 11:00 - Consolidating brackets, NAGA vs. IBJJF & other tournaments 20:00 - UFC 229 28:00 - The Diaz brothers know their worth 33:00 - Conor cooking Dana 37:00 - Pettis X Ferguson 42:00 - Becoming more selective about who you train with 44:30 - Your community service to Jiu Jitsu 52:00 - Combat Jiu Jitsu

Rob Bishop is an Australian Anesthesiologist on loan to UC Davis Medical Center and a blue belt at Team Alpha Male. We discuss how Australian doctors are trained to respond to emergencies in the outback, talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, and discuss best practices for training, nutrition, recovery, and overall health from a medical and scientific perspective. Shownotes: 1:30 - Recognizing other Jitsu players by their ears 3:30 - The building blocks of success for health & athletics 7:00 - Apple watch EKG does it work? 12:30 - The indoor cycle racing scene in Australia 25:00 - Pre-hospital rescue work in Australia 39:30 - Strength training 42:00 - Strong but slow 48:00 - Lifting after Jits? 50:00 - Creatine 59:00 - Nutrition, intermittent fasting, keto, calories in v. out, carbs, etc. 1:06:00 - The effect of sugars & intermittent fasting on cancer 1:10:00 - Wine with dinner every night, a problem? 1:18:00- Ice & cryo might be bullshit after all. Heat is the new thing. 1:23:00 - Head trauma 1:27:00 - Khabib / Conor predictions & wrapping up Brought to you by eastsacbjj.com. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email lifeandjiujitsu@gmail.com

Michael Quigley is an American Brown Belt & the owner of Nova Geração Davis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Shownotes 1:00 - Brown Belt Gym Owners 2:00 - BARUM JIU-JITSU & BJJ Revolution Team Pacific Beach / Rodrigo Medeiros BJJ 21:00 - David Mitchell 34:00 - Michael’s never been smashed 41:00 - Teaching Muay Thai 54:00 -Getting old 1:00:00 - Traveling 1:14:00 - developing students Brought to you by Sacramento Sport Psychology. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email lifeandjiujitsu@gmail.com

The Purple Belt Panel with Anthony Mercado, Alysia Michal Ortega & Yeppie Tomasian. We discuss why they started training BJJ, next steps in their development, BJJ for women, for self defense, the state of "flow" and what they need to do to improve their game. Shownotes Intro 2:00 - Where do you all train at? 6:30 - Yards by Yeppie & Licensing 12:00 - What got you all in to BJJ? 20:00 - Learning in a garage from a blue belt 24:00 - Jamie Jara & Carnage MMA 35:00 - When did you know or feel like a purple belt? 42:00 - Still effective vs. most effective 44:00 - 90 Seconds to before someone helps you 50:00 - Women's BJJ classes 1:00:00 - Flow 1:08:00 - Improvising 1:21:00 - Big for an eight year old 1:29:00 - Fanny Packs & wrapping up

Joy Ann Pendell is a commercial queen-bee breeder. The Pendell Apiaries commercial operation - and her family ranch - was recently threatened by the Mendocino Complex Fires, which they were thankfully spared from. Despite mandatory evacuation orders, Joy dodged the barricades and went towards the smoke and fire to defend her homestead. She is a also a world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor from Team Alpha Male, having recently won her purple belt debut on the professional Fight 2 Win stage. SHOWNOTES: 6:00 - I didn't realize how close the fire was to us 9:00 - The 2012 Mill Fire saved us 15:00 - I'm not sure that my parents would call it quits 26:00 - Regulations making it difficult to clean out dead biomass 40:00 - Jiu jitsu does work. It works for lighter people, smaller people, it works for women. Joy makes it a point not to go light and show people its effectiveness. 49:00 - Upcoming competitions for Joy 1:00:00 - Discussing the competitive scene around BJJ

Terry Maxwell is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck. He started training in 1992 in order to build on his passion and interest in fighting. He is a crucial figure in the development of #BJJ in the Sacramento region, as he helped to arrange Cassio Werneck's arrival to the area. He currently owns Sacramento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fight Academy - Team Maxwell and is father to Davin Maxwell. SHOWNOTES 3:00 - Back then if you were into Jiu Jitu, its because you wanted to know how to FIGHT 9:00 - The culture shift in BJJ 12:30 - We used to do Vale Tudo nights and slap each other 23:00 - Water in the middle of practice 24:00 - Bringing Cassio to Sacramento 38:00 - How do you keep from burning out? 43:00 - Evolving our game 50:00 - Moving to Natomas 56:00 - Fight talk (I eat crow) 58:00 - "Superfight"

The tables are turned as the host is interviewed by a listener of the podcast. Gibran Maciel is an American Brown Belt in Jiu Jitsu under Dustin Akbari at Team Alpha Male. He is also a public affairs consultant, podcaster, and he recently opened East Sac BJJ. Intro These are just some of the questions I was asked by listener & friend Blake Flow: Give me a elevator pitch on your life 5 lines grew up, how you got here and what you do now? Where did you go to college ? Major ? Why ? What did you want to be when you grow up? We got you into podcasting? What drove your interest in combat sports? What was the transition from San Diego to Sacramento like? What can BJJ teach you out side of self defense and discipline? Are there any soft skills you think come from it ? Can’t you learn how to lose and get back up from anything not just sports? Are you still afraid to screw up technique in front of your sensei? What is that like for your students? What do you do for fun outside of Jitsu? What can you tell about a person when you fight them? You get any trolls on any of the podcasts pages or anything ? What kind of trolls ? What would you do to make adults less intimidated to start BJJ?

UFC welterweight contender Max Griffin / Max 'Pain' Griffin drops by the studio to talk about the landscape at 170lbs, his upcoming fight on July 7th, beating up Platinum Mike Perry, Darren Till MMA, his thoughts on Tyron "The Chosen One" Woodley, and looks back on his fight with Colby Covington.

Best of episodes 10-20, featuring favorite moments from our earlier episodes. **SHOWNOTES ** 1:00 - Mikey Hothi 3:20 - Salaiman Ahmadyar 10:00 - The beginners panel 18:31 - Tyler Brey 22:37 - Mikhail Venikov 30:00 - Chris Campbell, Silver Medalist, Wrestling, Barcelona 1992 43:40 - Pedro Silva 48:23 - Franklin Suarez 57:10 - Keith Day 1:05:00 - Manny Moreno 1:10:00 - Urijah Faber

Elizabeth Katherine Foster Mitriovic is the newly crowned Brown Belt female super-heavyweight world champion at 2018 IBJJF Gi Worlds. She is also an entomologist by trainer and a dedicated gamer for Warhammer 40k. We talk all things jiu jitsu, competition, dedication to her craft, and a bit of science and gaming too. Finally, we end with a note on how Liz has thrived as a woman in male dominated spaces. SHOWNOTES Intro 2:31 - Bugs 7:31 - Take us through your matches 15:00 - Keeping a blank mind 24:00 - Jiu jitsu sucks when your first starting out 30:00 - Warhammer 40k, gaming & hobby 47:00 - Going to Croatia for Warhammer 58:00 - Those friends that make grappling worth-while & women in BJJ 1:04:00 - Friendships across gender 1:23:00 - The will to win

Shooting the sh*t with Mansher before shooting Ep. 27.

Sara McMann is the first American woman to win a silver medal in wrestling at the Athens Olympics in 2004. She is also a UFC fighter in the Bantamweight division, a perennial top 5 contender in her division. Chad Bingham is a black belt from Alliance Jiu Jitsu, and has medalled or won at multiple prominent tournaments over the years. Together we talk about how they met, moving to Sacramento to fight under Urijah Faber’s Team Alpha Male, the differences between wrestling and jiu jitsu, and getting ready for high level competition. SHOWNOTES INTRO - So how did you two meet? 4:30 - Winning can mean different things to different people 11:00 - How you carry yourself & Sara is stuck-up 18:00 - About Chad 22:30 - Fake prestige in IBJJF 28:00 - John Smith, the father of the low single 45:00 - Don’t skip no gi 52:00 - Marcelo 1:00:00 - Sport BJJ vs. self defense 1:09:00 - Looking at the stars 1:16:00 - The importance of hobbies 1:20:00 - Cracking under the pressure 1:27:00 - Asking for a picture with Sara 1:30:00- Not scared to go out there in MMA END

Seth Daniels is the CEO and founder of Fight to Win Promotions. He is also a black belt in Judo and Jiu Jitsu.

LJJ # 28 - Marcos “Yemaso” Torregosa is an American Black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He is the owner of Yemaso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a frequent competitor on the IBJJ and super-fight stage, husband, father, and family man. He is a dedicated coach and competitor and manages the day to day administration of his gym as well. Join us as we talk about opening his academy, traveling to compete, and the “rat race” that folks can get caught up in. INTRO - The Newly crowned king of Tokyo 14:30 - The rat race 17:00 - Sizing you up 26:00 - Competition vs. Self defense 31:00 - Competition rules & positions 36:00 - Judging winners, Dale x Shields & Appreciation for Seth Daniels 40:00 - You saw the sugar skulls and said Heebran 44:00 - How dare they, when Jiu Jitsu itself was an evolution of what came prior. 51:00 - Wrestling vs. Jiu Jitsu tournaments 56:00 - Its hard to get into martial arts when your family expects you to do something else. 59:00 - The forty hour work week. Mentioned in this episode: Jake Shields, Kit Dale, Seth Daniels, Jacare, Roger Gracie, Mansher “pop” Khera

Dustin Akbari is the head of the BJJ and grappling program at Team Alpha Male and Mansher Khera is a Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who has recently arrived in Sacramento to begin training for his MMA debut under the TAM banner. Join us as we talk about Mansher's transition from BJJ to MMA, Dustin's views on championship mentality, and their own stories about coming to America. SHOWNOTES INTRO 4:00 - Urijah x Miyao and the dad bod pictures 8:00 - The differences between East & the West Coasts 11:00 - The strikers who think they can beat up a jitsu guy. 14:00 - The amateur rules favor the crazies 18:00 - Dustin's recent fights: x Gianni Grippo x Vagnar Rocha 25:00 - "I don't wake up in the morning looking for a victory...I want to beat the best...somebody who can bring the best out of me." 27:00 - Munch's transition to MMA "It's a rougher lifestyle." 31:00 - What is your mindset? Sometimes you have to surround yourself with some crazies. 45:00 - Gi x NoGi 51:00 - BJJ competition rules 56:00 - When do you let the animal out? 1:01 - Being from an established Indian family & choosing to fight. 1:06:00 - Respect v. Fear 1:17:00 - "If you kiss an American girl, you will catch a disease" 1:30:00 - Drama 1:41:00 - Cassio. Mentioned in this episode: Yuri Simões, Cody Garbrandt, TJ Dillashaw, Marcelo Garcia, @Giani Grippo, Vagnar Rocha, @Justin Buchholz, @Urijah Faber, Miyao Bros (Paulo), Dillon Dannis, Christ Holdsworth, Stan Martyniouk,

Three blue belts from different walks of life talk about everything training, competing, and living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. The panel includes Mitchell Torres and Nsima Inyang of Cassio Werneck Jiu Jitsu, as well as Katie Dees of Ralph Gracie Sacramento. INTRO 6:20 - How do you make jits work with lifting? 13:00 - Balancing jits with work and family 17:00 - Wrestling camp sucked 32:00 - After my first competition I started seeing more submissions in sparring 38:00 - I don’t really love back control, there I said it 43:00 - Hangnails so bad they bleed 47:00 - Have you brought any powerlifters over to jits? 50:00 - Whats up with fat powerlifters? 52:00 - Jiu Jitsu looks down on strength….why? 1:07:00 - Using Jits to anchor you in other areas of life 1:15:00 - I don’t worry about the belts. I’m just focusing on getting better. 1:20:00 - You got to watch out for the homie stomp out Closing Thoughts