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S3 E: 4 Jiu-Jitsu, A White Belt Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 58:57


An open discussion about how martial arts has helped us in more way's than one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S3 E: 3 Is PRP For Me?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 41:31


Find out how Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can help you become a better athlete. What is it? How does it work, and how do I get it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S3 E:2 Hyperfly Laurenz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 63:06


In this episode, we talk to the creative director of the Jiu-Jitsu brand, HyperFly. We talk about the origins of the brand, how to build a successful business with zero compromises, and how to be part of the HyperFly familia.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

Season 3 E: 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 66:32


Don't call it a comeback. We are back live and in person with a new location and new personalities. Welcome our new Ratchet hosts, Gary & Brian. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E10: Wrapping up 2020. What did you learn?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 61:02


Wrapping up season 2 of the Ratchet Dojo. 2020, what did you learn and how are you going to take what you learned moving forward. We also talk about Florida's Tinder scene. Hoboken and the pursuit of a new academy. Pennsylvania... & Canada eh! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E9: Everyone is leaving NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 59:45


Mercury is in retrograde. Ryan Hall video from Stuart Cooper films. Street fights and everyone leaving NYC to go to Puerto Rico. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

Living the Dream with Stuart Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 69:55


Get to know the man behind Stuart Cooper Film's. His adventure's traveling and documenting some of the sports legends while living and pursuing the Jiu-Jitsu dream. Get an insiders perspective as one of the pioneers in Jiu-Jitsu videography and how overcame one of his biggest challenge in his life off the mats. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E8: Ratchet Politics; Congrats Kanye

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 53:13


Our take on politics. Kanye. President elect Joe Biden. Trump not conceding. Don't be that guy in Jiu Jitsu. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E8: A day in a Trump Rally & Jiu Jitsu stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 72:34


Current events. Trump rally an insiders experience. The new Supreme court judge. Pedo's and what to do with them. Kanye, Borat, Khabib and so much more. This episode has it all.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E7 There's no politics in BJJ but there's politics in BJJ

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 60:36


Strippers. BJJ Community. $1000 bet. Who's going to win the presidential elections? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E6 BJJ Is not dead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 45:15


From student to teacher. Trump has Covid. The proud boys. Jiu Jitsu the movie. Gordon Ryan defeats Matheus Diniz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E5 The student is becoming the teacher

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 52:32


Ratchet presidential debate. Pacquiao vs McGreggor vs Mayweather. UFC 253 breakdown. White belt mounts and ground and pound black belt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

Jamil Hill Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 60:11


Spyder invitational champion and the first African American Jiu Jitsu world champion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E4: Jiu Jitsu is back baby!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 50:56


Stuart Cooper Jiu Jitsu in Vancouver Canada. IBJJF competition is back in Austin, Texas. McGregor showing of his junk to a married woman in a bar. UFC 252 Covington dominates Woodley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E3 Being promoted post fights and starting JJ during a pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 56:40


Joe Rogan moderating the presidential debate. Kardashians finally gets canceled. Promotions post fights and starting Jiu Jitsu during a pandemic. Marcelo Garcia almost broke my neck.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E2 Craig Jones x Roberto Jimenez

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 55:53


Vancouver, Canada. Gender reveal causes fire. Paulo Costa’s video trolling Israel Adesanya. Mike Tyson x Roy Jons Jr. Craig Jones vs. Roberto Jimenez. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

S2 E1 Gordon Ryan X Matheus Diniz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 50:48


We're back! Season 2 Episode 1. What has team Ratchet Dojo been up to this summer? The state of Jiu Jitsu. Gordon Ryan vs Matheus Diniz at WNO our breakdown. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#37 Becoming a Jiu-Jitsu photographer star

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 76:06


Today we have an essential episode of Ratchet Dojo alongside our guest Ric Ricard, a photographer extraordinaire and a Jiu-Jitsu fanatic. We have an amazing talk about the recipe for a perfect picture in Jiu-Jitsu, how to jump from rap photography to fashion, to sports, and his love for Marcelo Garcia's academy. Plus, broadening frontiers by practicing a secondary martial art, why people only know white and black belts, mastering social media, and why photography is definitely not for everyone. Want to support? You can do it here https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/suppor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#36 Playing with virus: what about a secret Jiu-Jitsu training session?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 38:50


There comes a time in this quarantine, Covid-induced life where people start to organize clandestine gatherings to do several different activities, like training and practice Jiu-Jitsu. We were invited to a Secret Roll Club, where athletes are training with their masks on. We delved into this controversial thaaang today. Training at your own risk, is it ok to do this kind of gathering, and having the acknowledgment that you might get the virus from the people you're training with. Plus, how to truly track the virus, New Yorkers leaving NYC, and the weird vibe in the city right now. Want to support? You can do it here https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#35 Why being honest with yourself in Jiu-Jitsu is a key factor to success?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 28:10


Today we talk with the owner of Legends Fight Club and ratchetness lover, Mike Davila. We try to understand that Jiu-Jitsu quality that forces you to be accountable for your own bs, make an internal reflection, and keep pushing forward. Plus is there really a difference between a hobbyist and a professional competitor, the right energy before jumping on the mat and drunk men trying to get attention. Want to support? You can do it here https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support Episode 35/ Episode 35/ Episode 35/ Episode 35/ Episo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#34 How to complain all the way through and still get sh*t done.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 50:52


It's our podcast and we cry if we want to. Now, in all seriousness. How do we move forward when we want to quit? In this episode we talk about the challenges of  being consistent, becoming creatures of habit, being a white belt in podcasting, and unhealthy ego-fake humility.  Plus, ratchet Trump, Karens gone wild, and why this is the weirdest summer.  Remember to support us here  https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#32 What are them vibes when visiting and training in another academy?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 45:35


Does it feel like competition when you're training elsewhere? Should you go oversees to train or just to live your best life? It's on in this episode! We talk about our experiences going to other academies and proving our Jiu-Jitsu skills. Plus people leaving NYC and running away from the virus, is wearing a mask like wearing a condom? A Ratchet Dojo special message: 42nd street is for suckers. Want to support? You can do it here https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/suppor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#31 Jiu Jitsu only or complement it with strength training?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 52:34


In this episode, we get technical and controversial with strength and conditioning coach, Mark DiSalvo. We confront the purists that don't think is necessary to do extra strength training if you do Jiu-Jitsu and the people defending both of them. Plus, what is actually strength and conditioning training, do people in Jiu-Jitsu take steroids and what to do to recover your energy levels once you approach the 40s. Remember you can support us here https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/suppor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

These folks ain't loyal: what the hell is a Creonte?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 46:45


This week we dive deep on uhm, a very particular concept popularized in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu landscape. We talk about changing one academy for other, if it's wrong to do so in 2020, and having the ability to outgrow places and people, all of these while we laugh of our own no-notoriety. P.S.: Don't creonte your couple. Remember you can support us here https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

Jiu Jitsu REALLY saved my life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 14:08


Today we give you a real life story of how Jiu Jitsu was actually used during an incident that saved someone’s life. A Ratchet Dojo exclusive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#29 The kids are alright: when Jiu Jitsu is taught in highschools

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 44:53


No ratchetness allowed on this wholesome episode. If you think having a Jiu Jitsu academy is mad, wait until you hear Erik Nicholson tell us all about the program he developed to teach Jiu Jitsu in schools! He also explains how kids gain confidence and come out their shells with this sport, plus a bit of throwback remembering when we were troublemakers in school. Want to support? You can do it here  https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#28 How do brown belts know they're ready? By kicking a black belt's ass!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 55:15


In this episode we try to understand the brown belt magic, learning how to tie your belt correctly after years of practice and what's up with those people that are still brown belts after 10 years? Whomever guesses how many times we say brown belts in this episode, wins a Ratchet Racy Promo Code. Not really, but ok. Don't forget to subscribe and support

#27 Is your academy liable for Covid-19?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 46:13


In this episode we talk to Jiu Jitsu purple belt and one of New York's top litigators Andrew Leftt. Is your academy liable for your students getting Covid-19?  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 26 How to be successful with women

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 73:25


In this podcast, our “Ratchet Round Table” talks about the things they learned from years of being in the game. Learn from their hands on experiences of what works and what doesn’t in the world of dating. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#25 How to get sponsored as a Jiu Jitsu athlete

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 57:48


In this podcast we talk to Jiu Jitsu black belt and CEO of Inverted Gear Nelson Puentes. We talk about Inverted Gears humble beginnings and steps you need to take to become more attractive to Jiu Jitsu brands. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 24 Standing out as Professional Fighter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 53:03


In this podcast we talk to Former UFC and Bellator fighter Phillippe Nover on what it takes to stand out as a professional fighter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

#23 Purple Belt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 55:23


In this episode, our "Ratchet Round Table" talks about being a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu. Learn from our personal successes and failures in one of the most decisive belt ranks in Jiu Jitsu.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

Checking in with Mendez Boxing Gym

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 27:33


We talk to head trainer of Mendez Boxing Gym Leo Morales to find out how they are doing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 22: Who is Masterskya?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 49:24


In this episode we get a chance to talk to Masterskya owner and instructor Alex Ecklin and Van Allen Flores and find out what Masterskya Jiu Jitsu is all about. Brooklyn stand up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

What's the word on the street in NYC?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 57:13


In this episode we talk to FDNY and Jiu Jitsu Captain Carlos Ruiz and First Responder and Jiu Jitsu Blue belt officer Xin on what's the word on the street with Covid-19 in NYC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 21 How to navigate through a male dominated sport

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 56:36


In this episode we talk to two Renzo Gracie female athletes, Purple Belt and two time Golden Glove Champion Jennifer Lopez;  Boxing Olympian, Pro MMA, and  published author Jennifer Dugwen Chieng. We talk about the ups and downs of their own personal experiences and share their personal experiences in sports dominated by their male counterparts.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 20 Blue Belt Blues

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 64:56


In this weeks episode of the Ratchet Round Table we talk about what to expect as a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 19 Reopening Your Jiu Jitsu Academy

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 51:29


In this episode we talk to Jiu Jitsu brown belt  and owner of Odyssey Jiu Jitsu  in Atlanta Georgia Greg Serico on steps he's taking to re-open his academy June 1st. The game has changed ladies and gentlemen. A must listen to all Jiu Jitsu academy owners and players.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 18 Submit the Stigma of Mental Illness in Jiu Jitsu

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 74:50


In this episode we talk to Jiu Jitsu black belt and founder of Submit The Stigma Erin Herle about the silent killer, mental illness and how it affects the Jiu Jitsu community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 17 I'm a Black Belt, Now What?

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 67:19


In this episode we talk to one year old black belts Rich, Orlando, and Jay Mac to find out how life is after black belt.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 16 Male Model Jiu Jitsu

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 63:04


In this episode we have a one on one conversation with Jiu Jitsu athlete and IMG talent David Alexander Flinn. We talk about modeling, jiu jitsu and life. This one will have you catching feelings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 15 Becoming a better coach in Jiu Jitsu

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 58:56


In this episode we talk to Jiu Jitsu black belt and Clockwork instructor Kyle Jackson about becoming a better coach. The outcome is the answer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 14 BJJ Trolls

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 52:03


You've seen them, You've heard about them. Now, let's talk about them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 13 The difference between an Amateur and a Professional Athlete with Gary Tonon.

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 64:44


In this episode we talk to Gary “The Lion Killer” Tonon about the difference between an amateur and a professional athlete. We also talk about Thailand, Costa Rica and what goes on in Korea stays in Korea. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 12 The real story behind Munch and Dillon getting kicked out of Marcelo Garcia Academy

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 51:19


You've heard the rumors but in this episode we go straight to the source on why Marcelo Garcia black belts Munch and Dillon were asked to leave the academy. A Ratchet Dojo exclusive.      --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 11 Steps you need to take post Covid 19 from a BJJ black belt and a physician

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 62:32


In this episode we talk to Jiu Jitsu black belt and physician Dr. Rehan Muttalib M.D. on the steps you need to take post Covid 19. We also talk about how he was able to compete at the highest level of Jiu Jitsu while becoming a doctor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Harris (Ratchet Dojo MMA)

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 38:57


Ratchet breakdown of UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Harris by professional MMA fighter Bradley "Feather stone" Desir, Max Chen, and Ro The Show. May 16, 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 10 Surviving white belt In Jiu Jitsu

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 61:45


Our ratchet round table offer advice on what to do and what not to do as a white belt in Jiu Jitsu.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 9 How to train safely during quarantine

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 61:43


We talk to Jiu Jitsu black belt Dan Covel on steps you need to take in order for you to train safely during the quarantine.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

# 8 Your visa lawyer

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 52:16


In this episode we talk to Jiu Jitsu blue belt and immigration lawyer Daniel Funes about the immigration law that the Trump administration passed and how this law can affect us all. We also talk about our experiences at Fight Sports Miami. A funny thing happened on our way to Costco. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

UFC 249 Breakdown Ratchet Dojo Radio MMA

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 45:18


Breakdown of UFC 249 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ratchetdojo/support

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