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Seb and Mel go off the mats and chat with some of the best brazillian jiu jitsu practitioners and submission grapplers. Hear the stories behind their struggles and successes. They dig deep to find out how do people get good whilst enjoying the BJJ process.

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    • May 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    You got this (w/ Courtney Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 31:37


    We are joined by the delightful Courtney Martin. She catapulted into limelight after signing with ONE Championship. We talk about her inspirations, her journey and plant obsessions. This is such a great interview.

    A balancing act (w/ Emma McEvoy)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 47:50


    We talk to Emma McEvoy from AMMA Gym. You will leave this interview with a positive mindset. If you keep showing up and have a routine, you will get better.

    Sisterhood is powerful (w/ Larissa Souza)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 46:18


    We have Larissa Souza. this interview will lift your spirits, if you ever feel down , listen to this pod again to cheer you up. She brought her Brazilian sunshine to our shores. She shares with us how to trust yourself, be brave and own the mats.

    A personal road ( w/ Bam Bam)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 37:43


    We are joined by Bam Bam from Essence BJJ. We had so much fun talking about her training plan, Jake's mentor programme and bubble teas! She is an absolute dynamite and truly one-of-a-kind.

    Keep it playful (w/ Livia Giles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 34:43


    We are joined by Livia Giles. She needs no introduction. She is 2019 ADCC Veteran, EBI veteran and 6x black belt Pan Pacific Champion. She is the 1st Australian to win at Copa Podio in Brazil.

    Never lose hope (w/ Hope Douglass)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 34:53


    We talked to Hope Douglass. The engine behind Australian Girls in Gi. She shares about why she is passionate about jiu jitsu and the lifestyle it brings. Who do you think will win in an arm wrestling match?

    A Family Affair (w/ Esther Tavares Tutida)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 40:49


    We are joined by Esther Tavares Tutida. She is the longest residing female black belt in Australia! The second female to get her black belt here. She is also one of the most humble and grounded person we have ever spoken to.

    Approach with kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 60:15


    We talk to Katie Hooven, a brown belt under Gary Tonon. She trains with the best of the best on a daily basis, think John Danaher and Gordon Ryan. She talks about her Grappling Getaways, Hips&Grips and something interesting that has got to do with the number 5.

    Start a dialogue (w / Adele Fornarino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 45:03


    We sat down with the lovely Adele Fornarino. She is probably the sweetest and softest person you'll ever meet. We talked about being a world champion, how to start a dialogue with your training partners so that you feel safe and WWE! Don't miss this week's episode.

    Be the change (w/ Brooke Music)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 36:36


    We are joined by Brooke Danielle Music. We stand in awe of her. This woman is on fire. She is a nurse while doing her Masters in psych mental health. What a life story, what a trailblazer in mental health in Tacoma, Washington. This show is so uplifting, you can thank us later. She is a delightful follower of our show. Let's start our all new all female season with Brooke Music

    Be like you ( w/ Donizete Junior )

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 47:05


    Seb and Mel sat down with Donizete Junior from CAIA & Guardians and talk to him about growing up in Brazil, his social projects and about giving back. This man has got a big heart. We also discussed the best Acai recipe!

    Loyalty is royalty ( w/ Tyrone Kingi )

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 34:46


    Seb and Mel talk to Tyrone Kingi about what people can do to make everyone feel welcome, how to lead by example and how loyalty is an important aspect in his life.

    Play top game ( w/ Pablo Torrealba )

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 44:09


    Seb and Mel are joined by the talented Pablo Torrealba. They talk about resilience, putting time on the mats, and rolling against Craig Jones!

    Reverse engineering jiujitsu (w/ Ian Ludgero)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 44:44


    Seb and Mel sit down with Ian Lucas Ludgero. He discusses the history and philosophy of jiu jitsu. Also, he opens up about what having great mentors were like growing up and how they shaped his view on life and jiu jitsu. 

    Keep it exciting ( w/ Jack Becker )

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 34:37


    Seb and Mel sit down with the Eternal lightweight champion, Jack Becker. We will be talking about his training, memorable wins and painful losses. We also talk about monkeys, kangaroos and chocolates! Let's take a minute and have a listen to this entertaining chat.

    R u ok ( w/ Jake O'Driscoll )

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 36:50


    Seb and Mel chat with the wonderful Jake O'Driscoll, the owner of Essence BJJ to talk about mental health and social anxiety in jiu jitsu. He is looking to normalise such conversations and using jiu jitsu as a vehicle. Hint: it has got nothing to do with ‚'‘man up‘'.

    Good attracts good ( w/ Steve Erceg )

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 23:15


    Seb and Mel are joined by the #1 flyweight in Aust/NZ, Steve 'Astroboy' Erceg. We talk about how he gets to where he is, his training programme and his unwavering belief in himself.

    Between your ears ( w/ Rhys Allan )

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 32:58


    Seb and Mel are joined by the exciting multiple time Judo Champion, Rhys Allan, to talk about factors that come to play to stay on top of his game. He shares with us his winning mindset and a bone broth story.

    Story to tell ( w/ George Garley )

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 45:50


    Seb and Mel are joined by the hysterical George Garley ( Guardians Gym ) and they talk about it all. His inspiring story to Australia - much love to the resolute Mama Garley! Plus, they chatted about the wildly successful Battleground Invitational and running Guardians, one of the happiest place to train at. 

    Be better humans ( w/ Christopher Mazzali )

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 37:18


    Welcome to Wanna Roll Podcast! In our very first episode, we are joined by the absolutely wonderful Christopher Mazzali ( Mitsu Domoe Martial Arts ) to talk about what martials arts and in particular, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu mean to him. Chris also shares his effective teaching methods and how we should always be ready to learn.Facebook page: Wanna Roll Instagram: wanna.rollWebsite: wannaroll.com.au

    Introducing Wanna Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 0:39


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