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Claire Butterfield is one of the most successful jiu jitsu competitors we have had at Stout Pittsburgh in our decade and a half.  Last year she placed 3rd at Pan Am IBJJF Adult brown belt, losing a razor close decision... The post Claire Butterfield talks juggling competing at a national level in Jiu Jitsu and having a demanding career appeared first on Stout Training.

In this episode I talk with Kristel Johanning about starting aerial arts practice in her late 30’s as a mom of 2, without a background in dance/yoga or the like.  We talk about why she loves training silks and hoop.... The post Aerial Arts with Kristel Johanning , starting later in life, teaching, and learning silks, hoop, and more appeared first on Stout Training.

It’s great to have Keith Gavin on the podcast with Mike Wilkins and Me, Warren Stout.  Keith has turned around Pittsburgh University’s wrestling program making them a nationally competitive division one team.  Last season Pitt had it’s first national champion... The post Keith Gavin, Head Pitt U wrestling coach, former NCAA DI National champion, world team member appeared first on Stout Training.

  Brady Joling and his Father Michael join us for this podcast episode.  Brady is part of the first generation of jiu jitsu practitioners who moved to a successful wrestling career.  Me, your host, Warren Stout  was part of some... The post Brady Joling, the path from youth jiu jitsu to a Division 1 College wrestling scholarship, with his Father Michael Joling appeared first on Stout Training.

In this wide ranging interview/ conversation Zack Esposito and I talk about his wrestling journey from starting as a youth in NJ and at Blair academy, to being a standout competitor, NCAA DI champion, and on to his coaching career.... The post Zack Esposito, Oklahoma St. Wrestling Coach, keeping it fun long-term, developing your style, teaching kids, creativity and faith appeared first on Stout Training.

John Swisher is the co-founder and leader of Ronin Adverstising, a successful marketing national marketing agency that has worked for Fortune 500 companies, large charity based organizations such as YMCA groups, and a couple of jiu jitsu schools including mine,... The post John Swisher – co-founder/head of national marketing agency and jiu jitsu purple belt appeared first on Stout Training.

Warren Stout and Bridget Grace have a conversation after her Pittsburgh Seminar at Stout PGH.  Bridget is the women’s team coach for Renzo Gracie NYC academy, an active competitor, and world silver medalist at adult black belt. She has also... The post Bridget Grace, Renzo Gracie NYC Women’s team coach, world medalist, on training methods, her journey and more appeared first on Stout Training.

This is Warren Stout’s jiu jitsu origin story. In this audio only version of a video interview Warren Stout and Rolles Gracie are interviewed by John Swisher of Ronin Advertising.  They discuss how they met in Brazil in 2002 and... The post Warren Stout’s Jiu Jitsu Origen Story with Rolles Gracie (interviews) appeared first on Stout Training.

Karel is in his late 50’s and still trains jiu jitsu 7 days per week often with other high level competitive blackbelts.  Karel recently taught a seminar at Stout PGH on armbars.  He has some unique concepts and techniques around... The post Karel Pravec “Silver Fox” on training Jiu Jitsu after 50, technical creativity in BJJ, and more appeared first on Stout Training.

Daniel Gracie, Shawn Williams, and Warren Stout sit down next to Potrero Beach, Costa Rica to talk about how Jiu Jitsu has changed, MMA training, and the Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu camp.  Daniel talks about coaching strategy for fighters. He... The post Daniel Gracie and Shawn Williams on changes happening in Jiu Jitsu , MMA, and Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu Camp appeared first on Stout Training.

  This podcast guest is someone that most people have not heard of.  He isn’t a Jiu Jitsu celebrity or coach.  Rick is an insurance professional in his 50s who is battling cancer.  He has been a long-time supporter of... The post Starting Jiu Jitsu late in life, training through chemotherapy, why BJJ is important and more appeared first on Stout Training.

Javier is the first Costa Rican Competitor to have success at adult blackbelt division of IBJJF world Jiu Jitsu tournament.  In this podcast he talks about overcoming the mentality that he is from a small country and not supposed to... The post Javier Valenciano , Costa Rican world level competitor on overcoming expectations and mental challenges, Pura Vida Jiu Jitsu Camp appeared first on Stout Training.

In this short podcast my good friend Dan and I talk about what he believes has helped him get success, first in wrestling and later in his brilliant finance and investment career.  We brought up the biblical quote ” those... The post Dan Hyman – world-class investment manager, jiu jitsu player, and former EIWA champion wrestler on why you should put in the extra work appeared first on Stout Training.

In this podcast our guest is Brain researcher, Neuroscientist, and Cell biologist Dr. Randy Stout.  He currently works at the NY Institute of technology. He received his PHD from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and did post doctorate work at... The post Neuroscientist / Cell biologist Dr. Randy Stout on learning, brain injuries and more appeared first on Stout Training.

Garry Tonon talks to Warren Stout about how to develop a loose, aggressive, and risk-taking jiu jitsu style.  He discusses stylistic differences between he and his team mates Gordon Ryan and Eddie Cummings.  He also talks about his upcoming MMA... The post Garry Tonon talks about how he developed his unique style of Jiu Jitsu and more appeared first on Stout Training.

  Pat Santoro is currently the head wrestling coach at Lehigh University.  He’s had good success both as a head and as an assistant coach in all of the college programs he has been involved in.  In addition to this... The post Pat Santoro, Lehigh Head Wrestling Coach, on the Importance of Creativity and More appeared first on Stout Training.

  You might have caught a glimpse of Thad on the Black List hit TV show but what he does in real life is more amazing than fiction.  He was a decorated Navy SEAL.  He has worked with some elite... The post Former Navy SEAL and Wrestler Thad Turner Talks fitness, competition, and self-defense appeared first on Stout Training.

In this episode  Daniel Gracie gives great advice for BJJ competitors and practitioners on building a personal game.  He gets into the controversial subject of team loyalty and why it is important for students to reach their potential in Jiu... The post Daniel Gracie on building YOUR game in Jiu Jitsu , Loyalty, Teams, and BJJ Business vs Lifestyle appeared first on Stout Training.

“If fighting (MMA) is anywhere in your future plans don’t worry too much about winning gi tournaments” “It is good that there are different rule sets, its good for jiu jitsu”   “The people that say submission only is the... The post Jiu Jitsu Rules and Technical Developments with Shawn Williams appeared first on Stout Training.