The CombatSupps Podcast

Professor Flavio Almeida has transitioned from successful Jiu Jitsu competitor (2007 ADCC Silver Medalist, Multiple Black Belt Masters World Champion) to successful businessman. He has been the driving force behind Gracie Barra's growth in North America. In this episode he tells us how he has applied what he learned on the mats to his business career, how he continues to train as a Masters athlete and where he's heading both professionally and personally. He shares some key tips to get ready for competition and how to stay young forever. Make sure you follow him on Instagram @flavioalmeidagb and listen to his episode of The CombatSupps Podcast. Don't Skip Training Just Because You're Not “Feeling IT”. Long Days at Work, Feeling Beat Up? These are all excuses we give ourselves to skip training. The problem is, as we train less we get beat up more. Instead, use BEFORE as your secret weapon to keep you on the mats and soon you'll become the Hammer instead of the Nail. Go to CombatSupps.com and use the promo code Podcast to save 15% on your order.

Tata is at the top of the heap when it comes to female competitors. She's a No-Gi World Champ and a Pans Champ in both the Gi and No-Gi. What's the secret to her success, she keeps it simple. She doesn't do any crazy submissions, she focuses on triangles and taking the back. She doesn't follow the latest diet trends, she monitors her caloric intake and she pays attention to how much water she drinks. That's part of the beauty in her approach to Jiu Jitsu, her mastery of the basics. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @tatawribeiro and listen to her episode of The CombatSupps Podcast. Don't Skip Training Just Because You're Not “Feeling IT”. Long Days at Work, Feeling Beat Up? These are all excuses we give ourselves to skip training. The problem is, as we train less we get beat up more. Instead, use BEFORE as your secret weapon to keep you on the mats and soon you'll become the Hammer instead of the Nail. Go to CombatSupps.com and use the promo code Podcast to save 15% on your order.

Junny is a Black Belt under Murilo Santana at Unity Jiu Jitsu in NYC, the F2W Bantam Weight Champion and frequently competes on the biggest stages in the world. During the episode we discuss how he trains for tournaments, including how he's now training for the upcoming ADCC Trials, his very clean diet and the fantastic way he handles pre-match nerves. It turns out that Junny is also a Cookie Connoisseur, he's had cookies all over the country and shares some of his best. Don't Skip Training Just Because You're Not “Feeling IT”. Long Days at Work, Feeling Beat Up? These are all excuses we give ourselves to skip training. The problem is, as we train less we get beat up more. Instead, use BEFORE as your secret weapon to keep you on the mats and soon you'll become the Hammer instead of the Nail. Go to CombatSupps.com and use the promo code Podcast to save 15% on your order.

Most of us know Andrew for 2 things: 1) His aggressive always pushing forward style on the mats and 2) His love of Panda Express. But there's lots more to the story. In this episode Andrew tells us the emotional reason he initially got into Judo and Jiu Jistu and how he trains to get ready for the world class competition he faces on a continuous basis. We also discuss the famous Daisy Fresh (Pedigo Submission Fighting) gym, their plans for the future and how he has become a famous face in the Jiu Jitsu world. This episode is sponsored by our product BEFORE: Everything you need before you hit the mats, energy, endurance and focus. Go to CombatSupps.com, use the promo code Podcast and save 15% off your next purchase.

At 21 Elisabeth is already one of the best female BJJ Competitors in the world and it was my honor to get to know her. We discuss her amazing work ethic and mindset that she developed as a young girl doing gymnastics and how that has helped her push herself to the top of the female jiu jitsu world. She tells us about her grueling schedule on the mats to get ready for all of her competitions and how she's preparing for her upcoming Road to ADCC match. This episode is sponsored by our product BEFORE: Everything you need before you hit the mats, energy, endurance and focus. Go to CombatSupps.com, use the promo code Podcast and save 15% off your next purchase.

Like many of us, Miko's life was saved by Jiu Jitsu. On his journey he completely turned his life around. He now has the pleasure of coaching and training Jiu Jitsu on the beautiful southern shores of Spain. His passion is quite evident and it's that passion that also allowed him to build a successful Instagram following where he energetically shows us some really effective submissions. Follow him a Chokes_and_More In our interview we discuss our backgrounds, training, recovery and plans for the future. This episode is sponsored by our stuff, PreRoll: Everything you need before you hit the mats. Get your PreRoll now at combatsupps.com

Dan is a black belt under Roger Gracie and describes what it's like rolling with him. But that's not the whole story, he's a man of many talents, including being able to complete a rubik's cube while holding a 200lb anvil and he can easily rip a deck of cards in half. His approach to strength training is unique in Jiu Jitsu, but it has been quite common for a few hundred years. Dan considers himself a strong man of old. Where he focuses on building strength by working with odd and unique objects to train his entire body and get him ready for grappling with men trying to strangle him. He has a particular focus on grip training and he has created an entire instructional to help others develop and build their grip strength. You can Find it at RaspberryApe.com This episode is sponsored by PreRoll, The Tried and True BJJ Formula. Go to CombatSupps.Com to get yours today.

Jena is a Jiu Jitsu Black belt, No-GI World Champion and multiple time European Champion. In her episode we discuss training, the mental and physical prep it takes to get ready for a big fight and she tells us about her move to Professional MMA. In her transition to MMA her training has changed significantly, and not just by adding striking, she's also had to adapt her Jiu Jitsu game to more of a MMA style. We also talk about the importance of having a training routine and some of the weird messages she receives as a female fighter. Follow her in IG @jenabishipbjj and check out her podcast the Not Fighting Podcast she hosts with her husband and fellow black belt Tyler. This episode is sponsored by PreRoll, The Pre-Jiu Jitsu Supplement. Built for training on the mats, PreRoll will help you train like a champion. Get yours now at CombatSupps.com

What does it take to win ADCC Gold? Our guest, Matheus Diniz knows. He won gold in 2019 beating competitors like Craig Jones and Josh Hinger. Matheus talks about the value of not taking rest rounds and continually finding tougher and tougher competition. We also talk all things half guard and what it's like training under Marcelo Garcia. Matheus has a unique perspective on creating reactions to take actions when rolling that he breaks down for us. He goes much more in depth in his BJJ Fanatics Instructional. For crystal clear thinking and sustained energy on the mats, use PreRoll. The formula developed on the mats over 14 months of testing. Go to Matheus.CombatSupps.com to save at least 15%.

The way Kent learned Jiu Jitsu is fascinating, but it makes him perfect for what he does now: He helps Hundred's of Thousands of people learn the tiny detail they were missing on a particular submission with his YouTube Channel ZombieProofBJJ. We talk about his unique path in Jiu Jitsu and the origins of his gear brand Supernatural Survival Gear This episode is sponsored by our stuff PreRoll. Preroll is a sports supplement that helps support memory under stress, mental speed and focus. while giving you the energy you need to tap your opponent. Get yours at CombatSupps.Com

This episode is brought to you by PreRoll: The Choice of Jiu Jitsu Champions. Go to Shop.CombatSupps.Com Layli is a personal chef to many fighters in the UFC and Bellator that specializes in Fight Camp Nutrition. We talk about the importance of nutrition in training and how to have food that's good for you and tastes great. She also gives us some tips on weight cuts and how to refuel your body after weigh-ins. To connect with her follow her in IG: @fuelyourfightcamp and check out some of her Recipies Here.

Lucas is a 4x No-Gi World Champion and one of the best Jiu Jitsu Competitors in the world. We discuss his training and how he stays so calm while competing on the biggest stages in the world. He also tells us about his plans for the future including a move to MMA. This episode is Sponsored by PreRoll. Built specifically for Jiu Jitsu, PreRoll will help you be your best on the Mats. To save 15%, go to Hulk.CombatSupps.Com

Mary is the Co-Founder of Dogfight Dojo and a BJJ competitor out of 10P Austin. She has an incredibly successful Instagram Page and a fantastic bottom game. In this episode we talk about training, getting ready for a super fight and how she turned the lock down into an opportunity to grow her brand and create a new business. The episode is sponsored by our own stuff, PreRoll. Developed specifically for Jiu Jitsu, PreRoll will make you your best on the mats. Go to Deals.CombatSupps.Com to get 25% off PreRoll.

If you've ever gone on YouTube to learn a Jiu Jitsu submission, chances are you've watched one of Professor Tom's videos. He is a Black Belt under Carlos Machado and the host of one of the most successful Jiu Jitsu YouTube Channels, The Grappling Academy. Tom tells us how he got started teaching as a white belt, how he's grown his Jiu Jitsu and what advice he would give to his Blue Belt self. You can check out his YouTube Channel: The Grappling Academy The episode is sponsored by our own stuff, PreRoll. Developed specifically for Jiu Jitsu, PreRoll will make you your best on the mats. Go to Deals.CombatSupps.Com to get 25% off PreRoll.

David is a Physical Therapist and Jiu Jitsu practitioner that started a PT practice designed specifically to help grappling athletes. He envisions a future where every athlete has the tools and knowledge to take care of their bodies. A future where injuries are prevented when possible, and where skills continue to be sharpened even if an athlete does have to take some time off the mats. Where practicing Jiu Jitsu, wrestling or Sambo does not inevitably break down one's body but is rather part of a sustainable training program to keep them healthy their whole life. You can check him out at Ground Game Physio To get 25% off the Jiu Jitsu preworkout, PreRoll go to deals.combatsupps.com

In this hilarious episode we talk with @DannyPatrickBJJ, the funniest BJJ Memer on Instagram. We talk training, Jiu Jitsu and how people expect Dan Patrick from ESPN to show up when he goes on job interviews. Be your best on the mats with PreRoll, The Jiu Jitsu PreWorkout

It was my honor to interview 7x Black Belt World Champion, 2x Black Belt No-Gi World Champion and 2x ADCC Champion Xande Ribeiro. He is such a thoughtful and amazing guy, on top of being one of the best Jiu Jitsu Competitors in history. Xande talks Jiu Jitsu theory and training with us, along with sharing some of the critical components for becoming a world champion. He breaks down the complexity and simplicity of Jiu Jitsu while talking about his Diamond Concept for guard retention. Be your best on the mats with PreRoll, The Jiu Jitsu PreWorkout

3x World Champ and ADCC bronze medalist Josh Hinger joins us to discuss the training and mindset necessary to become a Black Belt World Champion. He also shares some of the most valuable lessons he has learned in his Jiu Jitsu Journey. Josh gives us some key tips to landing the Hingertine but you can grab his full instructional: The Hingertine System Be your best on the mats with PreRoll, The Jiu Jitsu PreWorkout

Brandon trains professional athletes in the UFC, MLB, NBA and more at his gym Premier Fitness Systems. During our conversation we talk about the importance of breath work and how learning to control your breath is critical to your athletic performance. We also discuss how your training should change as you age and how to improve endurance in the cage or on the mats. Connect with Brandon by following him on Instagram or check out his new Podcast Higher Human To get an edge on the mats, use PreRoll; The PreWorkout designed specifically for Jiu Jitsu by host Eric Herrera.

Dr. Erik Korem from @bjjprep has worked with NFL players, Olympic Athletes and SEC football players. He's also a Jiu Jitsu Practitioner. In this episode he shares his best training tips for BJJ and discusses the importance of sleep in recovery and performance. He's combined his love of Jiu Jitsu with his Physical Therapy training to figure out the best way we should train a Jiu Jitsu athletes. Need an extra edge on the mats?? Get PreRoll, the preworkout designed specifically for Jiu Jitsu.

DC tells us how to defeat Keenan Cornelius' lapel guard and what it's like living in a van so he can train Jiu Jitsu 100% of the time. He also tells us about his Chipolte heavy diet and his new Single Leg X Instructional. Be Your Best On & Off the Mats. Get your free eBook: Build Your Jiu Jitsu Engine Order PreRoll, the Jiu Jitsu PreWorkout

Lucas tells us how Jiu Jitsu has improved his life and what it was like moving to the States from Brazil. He also shares with us how he trains and the specific things he does to aid in recovery. Be Your Best On & Off the Mats. Get your free eBook: Build Your Jiu Jitsu Engine Order PreRoll, the Jiu Jitsu PreWorkout

Thiago "Aso" is a Brown Belt from Gracie Barra Arizona and he was the Purple Belt No-Gi World Champ in 2018. During our conversation he discusses what it was like moving to America from Brazil, how he stays in fighting shape and how he gets ready for a big fight. Connect with Aso on Instagram. As always, get your free "Build Your Jiu Jitsu Engine" eBook.

In this episode Jake talks about his upcoming Fight2Win match, how he trains to get ready, and his mindset getting ready for a big fight. He also talks about his time as an Underground Kids MMA fighter on a reservation in Arizona. To learn more or connect with Jake follow him in Instagram or check out his Podcast "OpenGuardCast". Get your free copy of the "Build Your Jiu Jitsu Engine" eBook.