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This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi GP we break down all of the big black belt, super fights, and every single athlete in the Grand Prix. In the preview section of the show, we discussed every single first round matchup in the IBJJF absolute No-Gi GP. We kick it off discussing the quarterfinal matchups that kickoff the event with the top seed Victor Hugo vs Marlon Tajik, we discussed the recent performances that we've seen from both athletes and how Marlons most recent ADCC European trials performance and brand new black belt will affect him going into this matchup against potential number one seed Victor Hugo.On the same side of the bracket we discussed Javier Barter vs Nick Hartman, with Hartman, coming off of an impressive ADCC trials performance of his own we talk about his guard work and how it may play a factor versus the Panamanian in Barter.In Pedro Marinho vs Diego Pato we discussed the stylistic matchup with Diego being by far the smallest competitor in the entire tournament. We discuss how Pedro will most likely play the Ranger game and leverage his wrestling and guillotine game versus the quick speed and leg locks of Pato. In the final quarterfinals matchup we discussed Michael Pixley vs Gustavo Batista, we talked about the guard work from Gustavo and how it may potentially play an issue with Pixley's passing game we also discussed some potential strategic avenues for Pixley and Gustavo to potentially leverage the IBJJF points in order to come out on top.We also preview the second round and potential finals matchups on each side of the bracket, discussing Victor Hugo's potential pathway to victory as the number one seed in the event. We preview the black belt, super fights on the card as well.With Cole Abate vs Will Wilson a rematch from an earlier event with both coming off of very strong performances at the Europeans will taking the lightweight division and Cole taking silver against Kennedy in the division below.We discussed Helena Crevar vs Aghata Rabelo another rematch that took place in the Gi at the colored belts we discuss Helena's argument for the slot as the number one No-Gi woman in the world.We briefly discuss Sarah Galvão vs Maria Vicentini, and how the recent Atos situation may play into the preparation that Sarah is able to do in the lead up to this match. We also discuss Leo Souza vs Mateo Cardona and Ashlee Funegra vs Yasmyn Castro.In the outro of the show, we discuss recent travel and the upcoming promotion for Corey of the Grappling Rewind later that night. Recorded 2-23-2026
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Ffion Davies joins James Smith to reveal the problem with women in jiu-jitsu, a sport often gatekept by a "sausage fest" mentality and dangerous myths about self-defense. Davies, a six-time world champion, exposes why the current narrative is failing women and how the lack of equal pay is a quiet crisis threatening the sport's growth. They confront the reality of the "big strong dude" syndrome, the biological discrepancies in training, and the high-stakes battle for financial respect in elite competition.
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the UFC BJJ 5 and ADCC European and African Trials 2026. We kick off the show talking about Gordon Ryans official retirement.After that we move into the recap section of the show talking about UFC BJJ 5 headlined by Mikey Musumeci vs Shay Montague for the Bantamweight title. We talked about Shay tearing something in his upper leg and announcing it to his corner at the end of the first round, then we discussed the passing from Mikey in the second round and the heel hook submission that allowed Mikey to retain his title. In the middleweight title match, we talked about Ronaldo Souza Junior vs Tarik Hopstock with Ronaldo, retaining his title through top pressure. In Nicholas Meregali vs Nicholas Maglicic we talked about Meregali returning to competition after 17-months off due to injury and how we were able to see flashes of the old game while seemingly dealing with some rust. We also discussed that this was most likely. Meregali first match with a three round timer and likely his first match in a pit or bowl.In Andy Murasaki vs Andy Varela we talked about Varela's slower pace, and how potentially this has changed in his recent matches and then we discussed the fantastic armbar from guard from Murasaki. In Landon Elmore vs Rerisson Gabriel we discussed the early leg locks and how Gabriel was able to defend them; then in the following two rounds was able to impose a top pressure game with a guillotine counter in the third to take the match via decision.In Taylor Hishaw vs Rebeca Lima Mona we talked about the Estima lock finish from Lima.In Jalen Fonacier vs Carlos Oliveira we discussed Jalen hitting the fastest sub in UFC BJJ history with a 16 second heel hook. We also discussed potentially where he goes from here if he is unwilling to face Mikey, and if he will have to go up in weight.In our recap of the ADCC European and African Trials for 2026 the second regional trials for the 2026 world championship season. We recapped every single finals match across all of the division divisions, including the women's finals matches that qualify them for the world championships as this is the second trials for that region.We kick it off discussing the +99 kg division final between Aiden Woodley vs Haisam Rida where we saw a Hari Goshi from Rida to Rear naked choke. In -99 kg we recap Mohamed Urusov vs Eoghan O'Flannagan discussing the finishing sequence where Owen was able to get to single leg and immediately throw for a heel hook knee bar combination to get the submission win in the finals.In -88 kg in Faris Ben-Lamkadem vs Marlon Tajik we talked about the back-and-forth takedowns in the match and some of the more interesting resets, as well as the scoring particularities that came with the match when it comes to decision. With the decision going to Marlon. In -77 kg Taylor Pearman vs Nicolay Vetrov we discussed the negative one that Taylor received for pulling guard in the finals and how Nicolay was able to play a solid game and prevent any points from being scored in order to take the victory. In -66 kg Yigit Hanay vs Kostiantyn Zhyvanov we discussed the pacing of the match with Yigit scoring late in order to punch his ticket to the world championships. In the Womens finals, at -55 kg Ana Moyordomo vs Janette Gloger we talked about the clean back take that Janett was able to hit to the rear naked choke to take the win. In 65 kg Injana Goodman vs Ane Svendsen we talked about the prolonged sequences of back control from Goodman that allowed her to outscore and threatened the rear naked choke the entire match to get the win on points. In +65KG Nia Blackman vs Anabel Lopez we talked about the level of activity and the guard work with Annabelle Lopez taking the win on activity. Recorded 2-16-2026
In Episode 300 of the Off the Mats Podcast, I sit down with my original Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, Danny Ives, for a conversation about evolution, longevity, and what the black belt really represents. This isn't just a milestone episode, it's a reflection on mat time, consistency, and how jiu-jitsu changes the longer you stay in it. We break down the differences between old school and new school jiu-jitsu, less information versus the instructional era, fundamentals versus specialization, gym reputation versus online branding, and how competition has evolved from smaller local tournaments to global stages like ADCC. We talk about whether the average blue belt today is more technical, whether fundamentals are being lost, and what each era gets right and wrong. We also deconstruct the myth of the black belt. Do black belts really win every round? Do they stop learning? What changes technically and mentally after reaching that rank? Danny answers direct questions in our “Ask A Black Belt” segment, covering ego, longevity, training after 40, recovery habits, and what white, blue, and purple belts misunderstand most. This episode is for grapplers at every level who want perspective, not hype. If you're chasing improvement, questioning your path, or wondering what long-term jiu-jitsu really looks like, this conversation is for you. Old school gave us roots. New school gives us branches. The belt is symbolic, but the mat doesn't care what color you're wearing.
Fresh off his win at FFC10, this week's guest is no stranger to the grind. Take a listen to this week's guest who shares candidly how his improved self-belief has helped him achieve so much recently. After falling short previously, last year Tito learned to fully believe in himself to win ADCC trials and the ultra heavy black belt adult division of no Gi Euros. Now hungry to face some of the best in the world, don't miss this episode as we get to know the man who is Tito Carle!Use Tito's discount code MILK15 for your next purchase at Humble Fightwear.P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die
Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts, highlighting the evolution of training methodologies over the years. He reflects on the origins of his nickname 'Take It Easy,' which stemmed from a memorable training session with an MMA legend. He recounts his early days in Jiu-Jitsu, his rapid rise through the ranks, and the emotional experience of receiving his black belt in under four years.Here is The RŌL Radio with a fifth degree blackbelt, a multi-time gi and nogi champion, and owner and head coach at American Top Team Portland, Fabiano Scherner.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/fabianoscherner/https://attpdx.com/https://www.instagram.com/americantopteampdx/Episode Highlights:2:13 Fabiano's Early Days5:36 The Training Mindset Then Vs Now14:08 The Importance of Recovery18:06 Fabiano's Jiu-Jitsu Journey27:19 Adrenaline Junkie33:41 The Real Work and Toll of Competition and Fighting38:02 A Quick Rise Through the Ranks48:16 Never Good Enough55:52 The Hardest Part of Being an InstrutorSupport the show
Send us a textIn this conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Brazil to becoming a successful Jiu Jitsu champion. He discusses the importance of competition, the influence of his family, and the lessons learned through sports. He emphasizes the significance of mental health in athletic performance and reflects on the role of failure in personal growth.Here is The RŌL Radio with the head coach at Sanctum Jiu-Jitsu, a 2 time ADCC vet, and a 2025 Worlds NoGi and Gi champion, Roosevelt Sousa.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/rooseveltbjj/https://www.instagram.com/sanctumjiujitsu/Episode Highlights:2:27 Roosevelt's Reasons for Being Competitive8:48 Lessons from a Tough Upbringing20:17 Starting Jiu-Jitsu and Finding Purpose in the Sport32:52 Becoming a Coach and Mentor36:40 Do Things Happen for a Reason41:22 Failure and Hardship57:35 Positive Mindset1:02:53 Biggest Life LessonSupport the show
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC) from the Immunology section.Follow Medbullets on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbulletsInstagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets
Kendall Reusing is a 3x IBJJF NoGi Black Belt World Champion, 2024 ADCC bronze medalist, 4x USA Wrestling National Champion, and an 8x IBJJF World Champion at all belt levels overall. She is also the co-owner of 4 Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu academies, a worldwide seminar and camp facilitator, a podcast host of her show, Get A Grip, and a combat sports commentator and interviewer for both IBJJF and FloGrappling. Kendall also leads a company called Jiu Jitsu Accelerator, mentoring jiu jitsu practitioners of all levels to unlock their best selves in the areas of Jiu Jitsu, Mindset, Nutrition, and Strength & Conditioning. Kendall's passion for sharing authentically on social media has led to a focus on content creation, where she speaks openly about the ins and outs of the life of a female athlete in a male dominated environment, her eating disorder recovery, like's ups and downs, and the messiness of personal development. Additional accomplishments include her triumphs as a Pan Am Champion, European Champion, 4x Polaris Champion, Grapplefest Champion, ADCC East Coast Trials Champion, and F2W Champion.You can follow her journey on IG, YouTube, her website, and her podcast.IG: Instagram.com/kendallreusingYT: YouTube.com/kendallreusingbjjWebsite: kendallreusing.comPodcast: linktr.ee/getagripwithk Learn more about Girls in Gis:Homepage: https://www.girls-in-gis.comEvents: https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/Shop: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/shop/Donate: http://www.girls-in-gis.com/donate/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsinGisFacebook Official: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGisTwitter: @_girls_in_gis_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/girlsingis
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap WNO 31, ADCC Asian and Oceanic Trials 2025, and One Championship Marcello Garcia Vs Lachlan Giles. In the recap section of the shell, we kick it off breaking down the One Championship matchups between Marcello Garcia and Lachlan Giles talking about Lachlan leg and K guard entries and how he was able to submit Marcello with a kneebar. We also recapped the Flyweight title between Diogo Reis vs. Daiki Yonekura, that saw Diogo win on passing attempts and sub agression.In the next section of the recap segment we talk about WNO 31 discussing the main event super fight for the heavyweight title between Felipe Pena vs. Luke Griffith we talk about the back take and and rear naked choke finish, then get into if the choke was held too long.In the featherweight title match between Helena Crevar and Julia Boscher, we discussed the lock lock entries and defense from Julia and the Aoki lock finish from Crevar.In Gabi Pessanha vs. Paige Clymer we discussed Gabi making her super fight NoGI debut we discussed some of her questionable footlock entries and how she was able to implement her game against Paige in the decision win. In Xande Ribeiro vs. Faris Ben-Lamkadem we discussed some of Xande pacing and entry issues and how the overall top position counter game from Faris allowed him to take the match on position and passing attempts.In Felipe Costa vs. Abraham La Montagne we discussed the interesting scoring parallels between big moments of positional dominace vs sustained activity and pressure passing attempts. We also discussed the ending secuence that saw Felipe win via armbar. In the second half the recap section we discussed ADCC Asian and Oceanic Trials, we talked about of the mens finals notably Kenta Iwamoto vs.Izaak Michell at -77 kg and Jozef Chen vs.James Watson at -88kg plus the others. In the women's finals we talk about the only final with video footage. In the preview section of the show we talk about the matchups on UFC BJJ 4. Main Event for the 170 title Andrew Tackett vs Elijah Dorsey, the 185 pound title between William Tackett vs Ronaldo Junior, the 145 pound women's title between Raquel Canuto vs Aurelie Le Vern.Plus the rest of the stacked card featuring Mayssa Bastos vs Amanda Alequin, Renato Canuto vs Alan Sanchez, Samuel Nagai vs Dorian Olivarez, Andy Varela vs Robby Malof, Bella Mir vs Rana Willink, Landon Elmore vs Nate Hernandez, and Lucas Pinheiro vs Jussier Formiga.In the outro of the show show the hosts talked about Maines wife getting her black belt next week. Recorded 12-8-2025
In this episode of State of the Meta, Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles takes center stage as Drew breaks down ONE Fight Night 38's generational clash. He explores each legend's style, career arc, and signature weapons (from Marcelo's pressure, wrestle-ups, and guillotines to Giles' K-guard leg-lock traps), while examining age narratives, meta trends, and realistic paths to victory for both icons.This free bonus episode is from Drew Foster's excellent State of the Meta podcast, exclusively available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! Watch Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles on ONE Fight Night 38:https://www.onefc.com/events/onefightnight38Resources discussed in this episode:Longform Marcelo Garcia game breakdown:https://youtu.be/GzLx2PgI9zwMarcelo Garcia comeback match:https://youtu.be/jPQdaNkx3psLachlan Giles' famous ADCC run:https://youtu.be/KoPxgjLbJmALachlan Giles breaking down Marcelo Garcia passing:https://youtu.be/bbjdRwWiQgkLachlan Giles highlights:https://youtu.be/o_qsoJeroNgMarcelo Garcia highlights:https://youtu.be/PkgR767YgFkNeed more Drew Foster?Follow Drew Foster on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drewdarceListen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast:https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/Check out Drew's contributions on Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/Get Drew's instructionals:http://darcedynamics.com/⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week, Maine and Miranda preview the upcoming WNO 31 night of champions we discussed all of the matchups on the main card and breakdown our picks for who will win and retain the titles at Who is Number One.We kick off the show discussing the main event Felipe Pena vs. Luke Griffith we talk about their first two matchups where Pena has been able to submit Luke every time. We talked about their first match up at ADCC 2024 and then again in CJI 2 we talk about some of the stylistic approaches that Luke may take in this trilogy matchup and how his camp is one of the best in the world to deal with Felipe specifically. We also discuss Pena's game and how it has been effective every single time that you have matched up. In the main event, we discussed the matchup between Diego "Pato" Oliveira vs Deandre Corbe. We discussed their most recent matchup that was a somewhat controversial win for Deandre at Sapatero via a judges decision, we discussed some of the strategies in the matches, and how potentially a fired up Pato could potentially put up a pace that alone allows him to win a judges decision in the WNO format. In the featherweight title match between Helena Crevar and Julia Boscher, we discussed the recent outstanding run that Helena has been on winning both the women's division at CJI2, and staking her claim as one of the best women in the world we discussed the difference in ranking leading up to this match, and the activity that will be needed from Julia to win. In Gabi Pessanha vs. Paige Clymer we discussed Gabi making her super fight NoGI debut we discussed some of her Footlock winds that she has taken recently on the IBJJF circuit and some of the tactical tendencies that she has that may lead to her potentially being able to be countered by Paige. We discussed some stylistically changes in. Paige passing, that may potentially work in her favor. We talked about the pathway that Gabi has to victory with heavy top pressure and being able to consistently force into back control to look for the sub.In Xande Ribeiro vs. Faris Ben-Lamkadem we discussed some of Xande recent performances, and how this match up is a late replacement matchup with one of the top grappler on the IBJJF circuit out of Europe. In Felipe Costa vs. Abraham La Montagne we discussed the danger of the Abe lock and potentially the camp that Felipe comes from in order to be able to deal with that technique we discussed the quick outside, passing from Felipe in potentially activity that would allow him to be the favor in this matchup.In the second half the preview section we discussed ADCC Asian and Oceanic Trials, we talked about the size of the divisions and some of the notable competitors at the event.In the introduction of the show show the hosts talked about Maines wife getting her black belt in a few weeks. Recorded 11-30-2025
From Christmas light disasters and gas station nachos to the real Jiu-Jitsu GOAT debate… this episode goes everywhere. Matt and Kenny talk about maxing out ladders for “forever lights,” free knives and Jordans, Kenny's old DJ life, celebrity Jiu-Jitsu (Tom Hardy, AC Slater, Ashton Kutcher), and then dive into who actually belongs on the BJJ Mount Rushmore. Timeline-1They break down Hodger Gracie vs Buchecha resumes, ADCC finish rates, IBJJF world titles, and why the fourth “no-gi face” might still be up for grabs. Names like Marcelo Garcia, Andre Galvão, Leandro Lo, Eddie Bravo, Tom DeBlass, Craig Jones, B-Mac/PGF and more all get thrown into the mix as they talk impact versus just competition results. Timeline-1Listeners also sent in some wild questions:Which side should your belt bar/stripes sit on?Do big guys hate when small guys pull guard and spam triangles?Is it okay to switch gyms at purple belt?And Matt drops a legendary story about a team completely imploding from relationship drama at “team barbecues.” Timeline-1Plus: Thanksgiving food talk, gas station nachos, Starbucks baristas with moon tattoos, and which teammate Matt would choke unconscious in front of their significant other (with love). Timeline-1If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, obsess over memes, or argue about GOATs in the gym lobby, this one's for you.In this episode:Christmas light horror story & $800 “forever lights” mistakeFree knives, Black Friday Jordans & sponsor loveKenny's DJ background, vinyl collection & one-ear headphone breakdownShaq, Carter Cruise and why people get obsessed with new identitiesHodger vs Buchecha and the BJJ GOAT conversationBuilding a Jiu-Jitsu Mount Rushmore (Helio, Royce, Hodger/Buchecha + a no-gi future?)Purple belt loyalty & when it's okay to switch gymsGym relationship drama and how it nuked an entire teamListener Q&A: belt bar etiquette, smalls pulling guard on bigs, choking teammates in front of their familySupport the show & follow us:Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjjDrop your questions in the comments for a chance to be featured in the next listener Q&A!
Brandon Reed is a Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, ADCC Veteran, 3x NAIA National Wrestling Champion, and the 2025 ADCC 99+ KG East Coast Trials Champion. Brandon joins the podcast fresh off of his ADCC East Coast Trials win. He discusses the process of overcoming a loss, how to block out the noise and distractions, dealing with the nerves of competition, what he learned from his loss to Felipe Pena at ADCC Worlds 2024, the benefits of being heavier for competition, how to make your wrestling effective for BJJ, his thoughts on drilling techniques, the misconceptions of the "Ecological Approach," the importance of feeling in BJJ, scaling your training with less skilled training partners, training at Pedigo Submission Fighting, building confidence, the desire to go after the toughest matches, his takeaways from CJI 2, and what he likes to do to unwind between competitions. Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast
Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!The boys are back at Simple Man HQ in Austin, TX after a month traveling to New Jersey for Damien's wedding and to Florida for ADCC East Coast Trials. In this episode, Damien, Nicky, Ethan, and Liam recap ADCC trials highlights, discuss who could beat Islam Makachev, and discuss investing in watches and fancy guitars.Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast @simplemanmartialarts@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjj@liam_crelinsten@allywolskiMerchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comMarek Health:
Gustavo Dantas is a 6th degree BJJ Black Belt under Andrew Pederneiras. Gustavo has studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for more than 30 years, with 26 years at the Black Belt level.Gustavo is the founder of GD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, the founder of the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu League and the co-founder of Jiu-Jitsu Tribe, a non-profit that helps at-risk youth and adults in impoverished communities through Jiu-Jitsu.Gustavo is also a podcaster, a mental coach, an MMA veteran with a record of 2-0, an ADCC veteran, multiple-time National Champion, multiple-time World Champion, and multiple-time Masters World Champion.Heath Flicker is a 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt under Gustavo Dantas, a fellow co-founder of Jiu-Jitsu Tribe, the tournament director of the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu League, a philanthropist, and an entrepreneur.Watch & Listen ➡️ linktr.ee/TheBJJFoxcastFollow us on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/thebjjfoxcastFollow us on TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebjjfoxcastFollow us on Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thebjjfoxcast
¿Fue realmente el mejor evento de jiu jitsu no-gi del mundo? En este episodio de Grips And Mics analizamos Craig Jones Invitational 2 sin filtros: las polémicas, las reglas confusas de la final, la estrategia de los atletas, lo mejor y lo peor del formato Quintet, y qué debería cambiar CJI para seguir siendo el evento número uno del grappling. Hablamos de: ✔️ El caos en la final entre New Wave y B-Team ✔️ La controversia de las reglas y decisiones ✔️ La falta de finalizaciones y el bonus de $50,000 ✔️ El problema del formato y los empates eternos ✔️ La exclusividad de atletas y cómo afecta al nivel del evento ✔️ UFC BJJ, WNO, ADCC y la “guerra” por el talento ✔️ El espectáculo, la producción y lo que CJI hace mejor que nadie ✔️ Qué cambiaríamos para CJI 3 Si te gusta el grappling, este análisis te interesa!! ------------- ▶️ Suscríbete a nuestro canal: https://youtube.com/@brazilianjiujitsucanarias ☑️ *Redes:* * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brazilianjiujitsucanarias/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjcanarias ☑️ *Podcast:* 🎧 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/grips-mics/id1469949945 🎧 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/gripsmics 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3eP4LOW2TeGMOBfhm2zC2t 🎧 iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-grips-mics_sq_f1705324_1.html ------------- ⏱️ *Marcas de tiempo:* 00:00 – Introducción rápida al episodio 00:44 – ¿Por qué desaparecimos 3 meses? 01:17 – Explicando por qué este episodio no va de resultados 01:51 – Gary Tonon y sus críticas al CJI 02:12 – Qué quería analizar realmente la gente del evento 02:49 – La polémica del formato Quintet en la final 03:38 – Cómo funciona el formato y por qué generó confusión 04:52 – ¿Decisión por última lucha o por desempeño global? 06:01 – ¿Cómo evitar estrategias “anti-finalización”? 06:34 – El caso Víctor Hugo y el bonus por sumisiones 07:37 – Cuando el “performance” debería contar más que el empate 08:37 – ¿Se debería cambiar el formato? Propuestas de solución 09:58 – Comparación con otros sistemas (EJJ, ADCC, JN1) 10:58 – CJI1 vs CJI2: ¿fue realmente menos entretenido? 11:54 – UFC BJJ, ONE, Polaris… el ecosistema del grappling 12:41 – La Superfight del evento (y la novela detrás) 13:49 – Craig Jones: marketing, show y proyectos sociales 14:46 – El tema que casi pasa desapercibido: Buba y la campaña solidaria 15:39 – Ana Mayordomo, su ascenso y la posible entrevista 16:09 – La ruptura del B-Team: qué pasó con cada uno 17:00 – Merchandising, Simple Man y el nuevo rumbo del equipo 17:59 – Lo que este evento cambió en la escena del grappling 18:26 – ¿Qué esperar del CJI3? 19:30 – El debate de los formatos: equipos vs individuales 21:06 – UFC BJJ: ¿más rentable que CJI? 22:21 – ¿Regresará Gordon Ryan? ¿Qué pasa con New Wave y Kingsway? 23:22 – ADCC y los Trials como generadores de nuevos talentos 24:15 – El torneo femenino del CJI2: análisis rápido 25:00 – ¿Cuál es el formato ideal para que no se “rompa” el espectáculo? 26:13 – Conclusión: ¿cómo mejorar sin perder la esencia del grappling? 27:01 – Despedida y redes sociales del podcast ✍️ *Notas:* https://youtu.be/IpKV69zs0No?si=ociNluX1Jdknr3K2 https://youtu.be/WWKlVADdaMQ?si=SAMSdgs5rYJlnr4F
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This week on the show Maine recaps the 2025 ADCC North American trials live from Orlando Florida. We recap all the divisions starting with the Men'sWe discuss the -66.0 kg Dorian Olivarez-77.0 kg Jacob Bornemann-88.0 kg Jon Blank-99.0 kg Achilles Rocha+99.0 kg Brandon ReedThen move into the recap of the womens division-55.0 kgAna Mayordomo-65.0 kg Morgan "Mo" Black+65.0 kg Maia MatalonRecorded 11-17-2025
In this week's episode, Matt and Kenny go FULL CHAOS — sick-day mustaches, serial-killer ancestors, handlebar identities, WWE-style super-fights at 6am, and somehow… some of the best Jiu-Jitsu advice you'll hear all year.This one is absolutely unhinged and absolutely BJJ Balance.
In this podcast Shawn Williams talks with longtime friend and student Warren Stout. Shawn is the technical commentator for all of the major jiu jitsu events such as ADCC , IBJJF worlds, WNO, and StoutFights pro BJJ. The... The post Shawn Williams , everyone’s favorite jiu jitsu commentator, “the teachers’ teacher” talks to Warren Stout appeared first on Stout Training.
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show, Maine and Josh preview the 2025 ADCC North American championships, also known as the East Coast trials. We take a look at all of the divisions and talk about the most notable athletes registered for the event.We take a look at the under 66 kg divisions followed by the under 77 kg division followed by the under 88 kg division followed by the under 99 kg division followed by the over 99 kg division for the men.Then we take a look at the women's divisions in the under 55 kg division then the under 65 kg division and then the over 65 kg division.We discussed the change in bracket sizing for this event that is notably, much smaller than the trials have been previously. We discussed some of the greater landscape of the sport and the event as a whole that Maine will be live at this coming week.Recorded 11-9-2025
Jack Cornwell, a BJJ purple belt and competitor, joins Rob and Randy to talk about coaching classes, competition rules, reverse guard and what sport is often overlooked in a good base for grappling.
In this episode, we are joined by none other than Heath “The Ref” Massery, ADCC referee, PGF referee, and one of the most knowledgeable voices when it comes to understanding the rules that shape elite-level Jiu Jitsu.In this episode, we dive deep into the art of optimizing your Jiu Jitsu for competition. Heath shares insights from his unique perspective on the mat—what competitors often overlook, the must-know rules that can make or break a match, and the strategies that separate high-level grapplers from the rest. Whether you're a competitor looking to sharpen your edge, a coach trying to better prepare your athletes, or just a fan who wants to understand the hidden layers of the sport, this conversation is packed with essentials you won't want to miss.Links:@heath_the_refhttps://www.heferee.com/https://linktr.ee/HeathTheRefSalt Electrolytes use code FWB for 15% off. https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad free, uncensored, early episodes https://is.gd/GytgXMInstagram @foreverwhitebeltshow.Go buy your Forever White Belt swag at teespring.com/forever-white-belt.Linktree https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebeltDojoChimp Gi's https://www.dojochimp.com/
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Corey recap BJJ Stars 17 the superfights and the -70kg mens tournament. Plus we discuss Polaris 33 Squads storylines and submissions, and touch on Fury Grappling's wild arm break. In the recap section of the show we discussed BJJ stars 17 taking a look at all of the super fights and some interesting takeaways regarding gamesmanship. We talk about the controversial match between Leo Ferreira and Fellipe Andrew that ended in last second suspect points. The sweep vs countersweep match between UFC BJJ title challanger Rerisson Gabriel vs. Diego Sodre.We talk about the pass and finish in Rider Zuchi vs Nolan Stuart. Plus the stack pass to armbar win in Giovanah Oliveira vs Jessica Caroline.We break down all the matches in the mens -70 kg event as well discussing mostly Ruan Alvarenga and Meyram Maquine bracket runs and their finals match. In the recap of Polaris, we discussed the interesting storylines they come about with the format of the squads events. We discussed all of the submissions in the tournament and how close the event became between team Oceania and team South America.Recorded 9-21-2025
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by ADCC veteran and BJJ black belt John Hansen. John discusses bouncing around gyms initially and then finding a consistent training environment, when his life started to change into a more positive directions, 5 things all grappling is based around, how his training has changed as he has gotten older, getting things that you want in training and having a more narrow focus on success and failure, what has moved the needle most in his training, his thoughts on goal setting, his focus on hand fighting, his biggest regret, and having the ability to fixate on things that are important to you. Follow John on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rearden_mettle/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast
Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this podcast, we have guest Chris Wojcik, a BJJ black belt under Jeff Serafin and a competitor out of B-Team. Chris made waves at ADCC 2024, finishing 4th in the 88kg division and was an integral part of B-Team's quintet team for CJI 2. Beyond competition, Chris is the author of The Grappler's Diary and the inventor of the “Woj Lock,” cementing his place as both a creative mind and respected voice in Jiu-Jitsu.Anaconda Fightwear:https://anacondafightwear.co/collections/braces-supports?snowball=SIMPLEMAN15Promo code: https://anacondafightwear.co/SIMPLEMAN15MASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comhttps://www.instagram.com/masf_supplements/Pronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjSimpleman instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesimplemanpodcast/Merch Store: https://www.alvafitness.com/collections/simple-man-podcastSimpleman Rashguard: https://bteamjj.shop/products/simple-man-podcast-rash-guardCarne Jerky:https://www.instagram.com/carnejerky_/ NEW TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@therealsimplemanpodcast?lang=enMarekhealth:
Podcast 135 00:00 - 11:51 - Introduction, recent events, wrestling for jiu jitsu 11:51 - 29:30 - ADCC Trials 29:30 - 31:14 - Closing notes and Mark Macqueen & major eye pokeSponsors:Progress: https://www.progressjj-europe.com Use code RUNESCAPE at checkout for discount on any productsLess Impressed More Involved: https://outlierdb.com/ - use code RUNESCAPE for 50% off your first monthHow to work with us:Charles Strength Training Programs GET 7 DAY FREE MAT STRONG PROGRAM: https://mailchi.mp/charlesallanprice/mat-strong-landing-page BJJ Workouts Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/new-releases/products/building-workouts-for-bjj-by-charles-allan-price 1:1 Coaching Inquiries: https://7kdbbkmkmsl.typeform.com/to/nSZHpCOL Eoghan's InstructionalsEoghans Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eoghanoflanagansubmissiongrappling?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeVwoFHqyoZbzOnBQj1A_HdJuseIdZ5JeBDv2WviMJErMprNx8nBaRtazKB8A_aem_hDebDKTGIEpirScyGQEG0w Leg Lock Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/leglocks-the-uk-variant-by-eoghan-oflanagan Half Butterfly Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/down-right-sloppy-half-butterfly-by-eoghan-oflanagan Countering the outside passer: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/sloppy-seconds-countering-the-outside-passer-by-eoghan-o-flanagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
On this weeks show Maine and Miranda break down three major promotions, new champion was crowned at Polaris 33 through sheer force of will, the first tickets to the 2026 ADCC World Championships were punched by a new generation of hungry European contenders, and a shocking upsets unfolded at the Eddie Bravo Invitational. In the recap of Polaris 33 we broke down the main event that was billed as a classic clash of styles. Dynamic takedowns and crushing top pressure of English judoka Owen Livesey against the guardwork and submission prowess of Norwegian star Tommy Langaker. For the 205lb (-90kg) title, formerly heild by Craig Jones. We broke down Ownens A-Game and submission win over Tommy Langaker with an arm triangle choke.In the first Trials on the Road to ADCC 2026 we discussed the new generation punching their ticket at ADCC European Trials. We broke down the finals in Warsaw, Poland, discussing the grueling journey to the 2026 ADCC World Championships that officially began with the first European, Middle East & African Trials. We break down the possible new competitive meta, and discuss all the winners of the men's professional divisions, who have now secured their spots at the most prestigious tournament in grappling. Finals from. -66kg: Nikodem Mikuliszyn (Poland)-77kg: Magomed Dzharbaev (Russia)-88kg: Pawel Jaworski (Poland)-99kg: Declan Moody (United Kingdom)+99kg: Mark Macqueen (Scotland)We also broke down the the women's divisions final. While not a direct qualifier for the World Championships this event is the ADCC Euroipean 2025 championship. We discuss the finals for-65kg: Injana Goodman (United Kingdom)+65kg: Jessika Torttila (Finland)Also this week we broke down EBI 25. We broke down the final featuring 10th Planet black belt Keith Krikorian vs Landon Elmore who took the win via heel hook at only 19-years-old.Recorded 9-15-2025
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda conclude the deep dive into the highly-anticipated men's Quintet bracket for Craig Jones Invitational 2. In the second and final part of our preview, we break down the remaining four super-teams and their wildcards, analyzing the strengths of each athlete, their best wins and accolades and why this is one of the biggest super tournaments ever put together for the $1 million prize.In the news section of the show we discuss the drop out of Gable Steveson in his match vs Craig Jones via turf toe and his recently scheduled MMD debut at LFA scheduled 12 days after CJI2. We talk about possible links between the two and the possible impact of this drop out at the event.Our breakdown kicks off with the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu squad coached by John Danaher. We look at their championship roster, which includes the phenomenal 19-year-old prodigy Dorian Olivarez, generational talent and 2024 ADCC World Champion Mica Galvão, the 4 time consecutive ADCC medalist and veteran Vagner Rocha. We also discuss two-time ADCC Champion Giancarlo Bodoni's move up to the -99 kg division and the team's anchor moving up to +99 Luke Griffith.Next, we analyze B-Team Jiu-Jitsu coached by Nicky Ryan. We discuss how their lineup features young veteran two-time ADCC trials winner Ethan Crelinsten, 2023 ADCC European Trials winner Jozef Chen, and the reigning CJI 1 +80kg Champion, Nick Rodriguez. Plus discuss Chris Wojcik and the Woj lock. We also look at the massive impact of their wildcard, five-time IBJJF World Champion Victor Hugo. We then turn our attention to Team Atos, one of the most decorated teams in the tournament. Their team features a lineup of champions, including reigning ADCC double gold champion Kaynan Duarte, legendary heavyweight Felipe "Preguiça" Pena, who famously won over Gordon Ryan to win the 2017 ADCC Absolute title, two-time ADCC medalist Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa, and the explosive Ronaldo Junior. We also discuss their wildcard Diego "Pato" Oliveira.Finally, we break down the squad from Pedigo Submission Fighting. We discuss their cohesive unit of homegrown talent, including two-time ADCC bronze medalist and guillotine specialist Dante Leon and leg lock specialist Jacob "The Hillbilly Hammer" Couch, who submitted all seven of his opponents at the 2023 ADCC East Coast Trials. We also look at the elite wrestling pedigree brought by Michael Pixley, who scored one of the year's biggest upsets with his submission of Nicholas Meregali, and wrestling stand out Brandon Reed. In the outro we discuss the lead up to CJI2 and travel.Recorded 8-25-2025.
Professor Roberto “Tussa” Alencar — multi-time Black Belt World Champion, ADCC veteran, and head of Gracie Barra New Mexico. Nearly two decades ago, he first came to New Mexico, and when I moved to Los Angeles in 2007, he stepped in to lead the gyms, building one of the toughest and most respected teams in the region.In this episode, we catch up after all these years to talk history, Jiu-Jitsu, and the lessons learned on and off the mats. An honor to sit down with a good friend and leader. I hope you enjoy our conversation.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World's Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
He's an ADCC Trials winner, ADCC Worlds Semi Finalist, and one of Europe's top grapplers. On this week's episode Owen shared some interesting stories from his early years of training, his time spent training with the B-Team and the lessons he learned there, as well as some of his favourite training methods to develop his signature attacking style. We also had a great chat about Owen's ADCC success, as he broke down his matches at the recent World Championships, and much more. Tom Halpin Instructionals: https://www.tomhalpinbjj.com/ Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owenjonesbjj/ Owen's Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/owen-jones Owen's Academy: https://apex-atlanta.com/ Support and Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhalpinbjj/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomHalpinJiuJitsu Podcast Website: https://www.insidepositionpodcast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47tXUZQ6EQfGRNZ9Ztm21V Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/inside-position/id1555883209
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda deep dive into the first half of the highly-anticipated men's Quintet bracket for Craig Jones Invitational 2. We break down four of the eight teams during this weeks preview. With the other 4 teams scheduled for next weeks show. We analyze the records and accolades, the strengths and potential vulnerabilities of each athlete on each team, and the strategic paths to victory that each team might pursue.In our preview, we start with Team 10th Planet. We discuss the interesting team dynamic and how EBI pioneers like Geo Martinez and EBI 19 Champion Alan Sanchez, who are specialists in the submission-only format, will integrate with a newer CJI Quintet format. We talk about PJ Barch, the ADCC bronze medalist, whose formidable wrestling background and top pressure has proven to be an effective against the top level. PGF, EBI and CJJ champion Ryan Aitken with his blend of classic 10th Planet style with modern high-percentage techniques adding to the interesting and unpredictable team.Next, we turn to Team Australasia, a squad meticulously assembled by respected coach and strategist Lachlan Giles, known for his analytical approach to the sport. This international lineup features the dynamic wild card IBJJF World Champion Fabricio Andrey, whose explosive and agile style makes him a threat from any position and any weight class. He is joined by Japanese competitor Kenta Iwamoto, who brings a relentless pace and a strong wrestling base. We discussed Lucas Kanard submission win at the first CJI over Victor Hugo. As well as the Giles Trials winners team Declan Moody and Belal Etiabari rounding out the team with Declan being an ADCC trials winner. We also analyze Team Americas, an intriguing DMV heavy lineup featuring athletes with diverse training backgrounds and philosophies, making them a true wild card in the bracket. This team features Deandre and Gavin Corbe, who utilize a modern, conceptual approach to training that contrasts sharply with the styles of their teammates. We looked at Elijah Dorsey, who had a strong, breakout performance at the ADCC East Coast Trials against Nicky Ryan coach of the B-team at the event. The team also includes wildcard Taylor Pearman, who achieved a 100% submission rate at the ADCC European trials, and former US National Wrestling Champion Pat Downey, whose transition into submission grappling adds a variable to the heavyweight picture.Finally, we break down the balanced and formidable Team Europe. The team is spearheaded by 20-year-old Owen Jones, who had an impressive run to fourth place at the last ADCC by defeating several established veterans. He's supported by a lineup of seasoned talent, including three-time ADCC Trials winner and wildcard Paul Ardila, whose experience is a valuable asset, former IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Charles Negromonte, and Polish competitor Marcin Maciulewicz. This combination of youthful talent and veteran savvy makes them an opponent for any team in the bracket.Next week, we will break down the other four teams in the bracket, including New Wave, B-Team, Atos, and Pedigo Submission Fighting, as well as the main event superfight between Craig Jones and Gable Steveson.Recorded 8-18-2025.
Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey through the world of Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting on his early days, the evolution of the sport, and the importance of confidence in training. He discusses his most memorable matches, the underdog mentality, and the significance of safety in training. He also delves into his philosophy on teaching, the impact of social media, and his aspirations for the future, including guiding his son in the sport. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted story about how he earned his nickname, "The Grill."Here is The RŌL Radio with a man who has a dozen instructionals on BJJ Fanatics, the one and only Bill “The Grill” Cooper.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1500 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradiohttps://www.instagram.com/billthegrillcooper/?hl=enhttp://btgjiujitsu.com/Episode Highlights:2:28 Revisiting the Old Days7:21 Bill's Path11:10 Always Searching for the Submission16:33 The Underdog Mentality21:14 Bill's Memorable Matches27:11 Why Bill Started33:46 Crazy Training and Competition Days40:19 Training Safely45:54 At the Worlds with Legends48:21 Why Bill Still Does It51:18 Information Overload58:49 Becoming The GrillSupport the show
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show, Maine and Miranda dive deep into biggest cash prize women's bracket ever assembled: the $100,000 four-woman tournament at the Craig Jones Invitational 2. We break down the field of four champions: reigning ADCC double-gold champion Adele Fornarino, ADCC -65kg champion Ana Carolina Vieira, teen phenom Helena Crevar, and newly-minted Atos black belt prodigy Sarah Galvão.In our preview, we analyze the complex stylistic matchup each competitor presents for the bracket.We look at the massive clash of philosophies, pitting the relentless pressure-passing of Atos teammates Vieira and Galvão against the hyper-aggressive submission hunting of Kingsway's Crevar and the creative leg lock attacks of Fornarino. We also revisit past matches breaking down the crucial ADCC finals rematch between Vieira and Crevar and the gi-versus-no-gi implications of the past encounter between Galvão and Crevar. Also talking about how the change of format from IBJJF to CJI may play into the rematch.In the final segment, we game out the potential bracketing for the event. We discuss how different first-round matchups could create wildly different paths to the final and debate which athlete has the clearest pathway to victory and the historic $100,000 prize.Recorded 8-11-2025.
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Nick Albin, aka "Chewy," one of the most well known Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts and entrepreneurs on the internet today! He is an entrepreneur, business owner, podcast host and coach fighting out of Louisville, Kentucky! After a traumatic experience where he was jumped in high school, he lacked self confidence and a sense of safety and self worth. He was eventually brought back out of his shell and gained his confidence back through wrestling, weight lifting and martial arts eventually earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2011. This self proclaimed meathead at heart has an extensive background in martial arts, health, nutrition and fitness. He has a gift for explaining things in an entertaining and relatable way which has caught on like wild fire where he has earned a blackbelt in branding business and marketing. He continually finds ways to grow his academy and podcast sharing his love of Brazilian jiu jitsu, health and fitness with the world through his academy, Derby City Mixed Martial Arts and his wildly popular Youtube Channel and social media, where athletes and business owners can relate to the parallels of the stress of humanity and he is connecting the bridges of the brains of the civilian and the combat sport competitor to show us that we're all the same and can help each other do better He also has a popular tournament, The Chewjitsu Open he puts on and is gaining a lot of traction in the competition circles. You know him through his Chewjitsu brand,The Chewjitsu Podcast and his successful Chew Crew Newsletter, welcome to the A Game Podcast, BJJ Royalty Nick Albin! Topics for this episode include: ✅ An important question you must answer before you go into business ✅ The answer to successful branding that no one wants to hear ✅ How to deal with fear and anxiety in life and business ✅ Learn the superpower to embrace the things you don't enjoy ✅ What to look for when you're trying to find a great mentor + more! Check the show notes to connect with all things Chewy! Connect with Nick "Chewy" Albin: www.chewjitsu.net Nick Albin on Facebook Nick Albin on Instagram Nick Albin on Twitter Nick Albin on LinkedIn Nick Albin on TikTok Nick Albin on Youtube Free Focused BJJ Ebook Subscribe to the Chew Crew Newsletter! Connect with ChewJitsu Podcast: ChewJitsu Podcast Chewjitsu Podcast on Facebook Chewjitsu Podcast on Instagram Chewjitsu Podcast on Threads Chewjitsu Podcast on Youtube Connect with Derby City: Derby City Mixed Martial Arts Derby City Mixed Martial Arts on Facebook Derby City MMA on Instagram Derby City MMA on Threads Derby City Mixed Martial Arts on Youtube Connect with other Chewy Jitsu Open Tournament: The Chewjitsu Open On Facebook Chewjitsu Open on Instagram Chewjistu Open on Threads --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
Iris Liu is one of our rising stars in the competitive Jiu-Jitsu scene, specializing in No-Gi with her sights set on ADCC. As a purple belt, she's already racked up multiple championship titles and continues to grow with every match. It's been incredible to witness her evolution over the years under the guidance of Professor Mark Bradford and Lulu Liu at Legacy West Adams. Don't miss this conversation as we dive into her journey, mindset, and what's next in her pursuit of greatness.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World's Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Karl Stelter is a filmmaker whose commercial director / producer work has been recognized by the Clio's, Tribeca, Tribeca X, the ADDY's, Telly's, Webby's, 1.4, ADCC, DUST, and over 15 Oscar Qualifying film festivals. His recent Jury Award win at Sebastopol qualified him for the 2025 Oscars. His clients include Invisalign, Amazon, NFL, Telus, Western University of Health Sciences, and GHA Autism Supports among others.Today we get into how Karl convinced brands like Telus and Invisalign to buy documentary projects he was already making as passion projects and turn them into commercials and branded entertainment, how to make the most of a festival experience like Tribeca and how to pivot into a new type of work that's different from what you've already built a portfolio in. BREAKDOWN: 2:43 – two(!) projects at Tribeca, both scripted and branded doc spot3:03 – Swimming with Butterflies feat. Brand partner, Invisalign and TribecaX3:53 – Balancing authentic story x branded, paying the bills x passionate5:23 – Karl's journey with the subject of the doc, Paralympic swimmer9:03 – Gaining trust with documentary subjects11:43 – Shooting underwater feat. DP Joe Simon12:33 – Pitching a short doc to a brand (Invisalign)16:33 – How much would a brand give as a budget?19:13 – did Invisalign care about where the spot would live?20:13 – Submitting to Tribeca documentary vs. TribecaX (branded counterpart)21:38 – The Tribeca experience22:53 – The Lord of All Future Space and Time: a maximalist cheesecake short film (rich & dense)24:38 – repeat collaborators27:23 – running his own production company, Journeyman Studios, since 201229:48 – Pivoting from weddings to corporate videos; how to pivot to new types of work32:23 – don't lose sight of your artistic side34:08 – success in the industry is a game of time37:05 – getting into a top tier festival while simultaneously being rejected from much less prestigious festivals38:23 – realistic acceptance rate for festivals39:08 – Pitching: collaborators and clients42:53 – don't lose your collaborators to be right44:28 – how to enjoy Tribeca47:28 – different financing models: Karl's other shorts!57:38 – how to have a family as a filmmaker1:07:13 – TIME CAPSULE
Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!This week on The Simple Man, we sit down with Australian black belt and international competitor Declan Moody. Known for his precise technique, sharp mindset, and rising status on the global Jiu Jitsu scene, Declan shares his journey through the ranks, the grind of international competition, and what it really takes to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.We talk training, travel, ADCC ambitions, and the philosophy behind being a true martial artist. Whether you're a grappler, a fan of the sport, or just someone who loves hearing from people pushing their limits—this one's for you.Anaconda Fightwear:https://anacondafightwear.co/collections/braces-supports?snowball=SIMPLEMAN15Promo code: https://anacondafightwear.co/SIMPLEMAN15MASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comhttps://www.instagram.com/masf_supplements/Pronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjSimpleman instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesimplemanpodcast/Merch Store: https://www.alvafitness.com/collections/simple-man-podcastSimpleman Rashguard: https://bteamjj.shop/products/simple-man-podcast-rash-guardCarne Jerky:https://www.instagram.com/carnejerky_/ NEW TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@therealsimplemanpodcast?lang=enMarekhealth:
00:00 - 04:12 - Introduction, training structure at Absolute MMA St Kilda & periodising training for athletes 04:12 - 06:00 - Levelling Up BJJ 06:00 - 10:30 - CJI Trials 10:30 - 18:36 - Sub Meta, understanding your game and fundamental movements 18:36 - 20:35 - Top BJJ athletes 20:35 - 23:45 - Las Vegas and getting wasted23:45 - 34:40 - ADCC 2019 & Wrestling for BJJ 34:40 - 39:30 - Conditioning for BJJ & Levi Jones Leary39:30 - 43:00 - Carbs give you staph 43:00 - 48:10 - Periodising training around competitions 48:10 - 56:44 - Flexibility Training & Closing NotesWhere to find Lachlan: https://www.instagram.com/lachlan_giles/Where to find Mikael: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelyahaya/ Sponsors:Progress: https://www.progressjj-europe.com Use code RUNESCAPE at checkout for discount on any productsLess Impressed More Involved: https://outlierdb.com/ - use code RUNESCAPE for 50% off your first monthHow to work with us:Charles Strength Training Programs GET 7 DAY FREE MAT STRONG PROGRAM: https://mailchi.mp/charlesallanprice/mat-strong-landing-page BJJ Workouts Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/new-releases/products/building-workouts-for-bjj-by-charles-allan-price 1:1 Coaching Inquiries: https://7kdbbkmkmsl.typeform.com/to/nSZHpCOL Eoghan's InstructionalsEoghans Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eoghanoflanagansubmissiongrappling?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeVwoFHqyoZbzOnBQj1A_HdJuseIdZ5JeBDv2WviMJErMprNx8nBaRtazKB8A_aem_hDebDKTGIEpirScyGQEG0w Leg Lock Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/leglocks-the-uk-variant-by-eoghan-oflanagan Half Butterfly Instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/down-right-sloppy-half-butterfly-by-eoghan-oflanagan Countering the outside passer: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/sloppy-seconds-countering-the-outside-passer-by-eoghan-o-flanagan Los Banditos Gym: https://losbanditos.club/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week on the show Maine and Josh preview of WNO 29: Rocha vs. Dale, on Flograppling live from Miami, Florida on July 25th. We breakdown the eleven-match card, featuring a mix of established names and interesting matchups. In the news section we discussed Craig Jones leaving B team and Helena Crevar signing to One Championship. We also discussed the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 CJI 2 and how Helena signing with One Championship could potentially impact her participation in the women's $100,000 bracket.In our preview of the main event we break down the middleweight clash between veterans Kit Dale and Vagner Rocha looking at Kit's recent win over Xande and his pathway to victory in this matchup. In the bantamweight rematch between Adele Fornarino and Jasmine Rocha we discussed their first matchup and the dynamics of the style mashup with Jasmine heavy pressure and forward dominance against the dynamic close guard work that one down the last matchup via submission at ADCC. In the light heavyweight division matchup between Roberto Jimenez and Ryan Aitken, we discussed how both athletes are seemingly at the top of their game. With the surge that Roberto has been making, including big wins over Giancarlo and Aitken consistent success in the EBI, PGF and CJJ formats. We discuss Gianni Grippo's WNO debut against Max Hanson in a lightweight bout.Plus preview Luccas Lira dropping in weight to face Sean Yadimarco. We also talk about Roosevelt vs Igor Tanabe, who is returning to grappling after an MMA focus in recent years. We also preview welterweight "prospect vs. champion" bout in Michael Sainz vs Natan Chueng.On our preview of the undercard we discuss rising stars and veteran clashes, including Jake O'Driscoll vs. MMA legend JZ Cavalcante. Recorded 7-20-2025
Chis Wojcik is a BJJ black belt who trains out of "B Team," he is an ADCC veteran, and creator of "The Woj Lock." On this episode we discuss “celebrity belts” in Jiu-Jitsu, the difference between black belts today as compared to 20 years ago, what developments have occurred at "B Team," the transition of moving to a more competitive gym, ego in BJJ, avoiding the negative loop and managing emotions, the most challenging things about being a full time athlete, the challenges of traveling, how developing a writing practice has been beneficial, and how he created "The Woj Lock." You can follow Chris on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik/ and https://thegrapplersdiary.substack.com/ Thanks to the podcast sponsors: Check out "Athlethc" at https://athlethc.com/ and use the code Chewjitsu10 to get 10% off of your order of hemp-derived THC performance mints. Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to https://bit.ly/chewjitsu30 and use the promo code Chewjitsu30 to get 30% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out https://epicrollbjj.com/ and use the promo code Chewjitsu20 to get 20% off of your total purchase. Check out podcast exclusives including conversations with guests, Q&A sessions, and tons more at https://patreon.com/thechewjitsupodcast
Send us a textEp 285 Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep DiveAnt Evans spent 13 years working administratively for the UFC under the capacity of media manager and Fight Pass president. In his first ever interview; Ant gives us an incredible look into what was being said behind the scenes when the UFC became the global leader of mixed martial arts. This is an interview of the year candidate and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. Ep 285 Ant Evans UFC 2007 Deep Dive. 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:31 interview start 3:02 the UFC in 2007 4:20 plugs/ promotions 6:58 Rickey Hatton dealings 8:25 discovering the UFC early on 10:17 UFC 38 almost banned 11:03 Lee Murray Tito Ortiz street fight 17:54 backlash for working for the UFC26:00 Andy Geer pre fight interviews 28:11 threats by Dave O'Donnell 30:26 UFC destroying cctv of Murray Ortiz street fight 33:09 UK fighters coming from street backgrounds 37:43 Kara Parisyan dealing with addiction39:26 Nick Diaz issues with anxiety 44:22 Dana White and Tito Ortiz friendship 48:40 Connor McGregor bus incident 52:31 ADCC fight pass deal controversy 1:04:14 Dana White denying BKFC on fight pass 1:05:42 UFC announces buying Pride FC1:09:13 accused of leaking UFC fights 1:10:54 leaks coming from Ryan Bennetts emails 1:14:49 introducing the UFC hall of fame 1:23:19 Frank Shamrock ruining his UFC hall of fame 1:29:34 negotiations with Frank Shamrock 1:37:31 why John Perretti is not in UFC Hall of fame 1:41:38 Jeff Osborne UFC contributions 1:42:01 Melvin Guillard testing positive for cocaine 1:44:05 Matt Serra vs GSP 1:44:50 Dana white refusing HBO commentary 1:46:32 Lorenzo Fertitta trusting Dana White 1:48:15 Joe Rogan signing with UFC 1:50:28 Michael Bisping receiving threats 1:54:25 criticism from John McCain1:56:47 Babalu refusing to let go of submission 2:02:09 Randy Couture walking out of the UFC2:03:01 Pride FC closing their doors2:05:42 Fedor Emelianenko UFC negotiations2:10:24 Affliction MMA teaser 2:12:12 Ant Evans look alike does MMA fight 2:13:27 interview wrap up/ OutroSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
He's a 2x ADCC Champion and one of the most successful American competitors in recent years. On this week's episode JT shared some interesting stories from his early years of training, the origins of his Spiderman nickname, and how he developed his signature toughness. We also had a great chat about JT's ADCC success after many years of disappointment at Gi Worlds, his transition from training with team Atos to opening his own academy Essential Jiu Jitsu, as well as much more. Tom Halpin Instructionals: https://www.tomhalpinbjj.com/ Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtorresbjj/ JT's Academy: https://www.essentialbjj.com/ JT's Instructional Platform: https://essentialjjonline.com/ Support and Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhalpinbjj/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomHalpinJiuJitsu Podcast Website: https://www.insidepositionpodcast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47tXUZQ6EQfGRNZ9Ztm21V Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/inside-position/id1555883209
Rob Biernacki has some very impressive competition victories, including black belt masters gold at both No Gi Worlds and ADCC. In this podcast episode he reveals... Why people sometimes just don't perform up to their potential and how to fix it, How to reframe tournament nerves, The optimal state of arousal for competition, Building and executing on gameplans, Why some people just shouldn't compete, His best advice for first-time competitors And more. If you compete (or are thinking about competing), then this is a must listen! Resources referred to in this video include: Gripfighting and Kuzushi with Rob Biernacki: https://www.grapplearts.com/gripfighting Omoplata 2.0 with Stephan Kesting: https://www.grapplearts.com/omoplata/ Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic, by Stephan Kesting https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/ BJJ Concepts by Rob Biernacki: https://www.bjjconcepts.net Please pass this episode on to someone you think would like it - that really helps us grow! Thanks, Stephan Kesting
Marcus Johnson joins the show to talk about the launch of Heritage Jiu Jitsu, a premium new BJJ studio in Morganville, NJ. Shintaro and Marcus dive into the design philosophy, his coaching background, running elite gyms like Essential BJJ and Marcelo Garcia Academy, and what it really takes to build a high-end academy from the ground up.From coaching at ADCC to navigating business systems like billing, merch, and buildouts—Marcus shares a detailed behind-the-scenes look into launching a modern BJJ academy in 2025.Join my Patreon for:✅ 1-on-1 video call coaching✅ Exclusive technique breakdowns✅ Direct Q&A access✅ Behind-the-scenes training footage
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Chris Zubrycki, a full-time investor friendly real estate agent and active Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt fighting out of Arizona by way of East Rochester NY! He has made a name for himself on being a valuable resource for real estate investors and has carved out a niche in probate! After graduating with high honors he moved to Chicago, IL and worked for Hewitt Associates & Health Care Service Corporation as a database administrator before finding his calling to the Phoenix-Metro area in 2001, where Chris started his real estate career. Having a white belt mentality with a black belt skill level not only on the mats but in life and business he recognized true intelligence is knowing you can always know more and has been on a never ending quest to educate himself on all aspects of real estate specifically learning about wholesaling, subject to and other creative finance deals. Chris realized there is a disconnect between many agents and investors and lack of understanding. He is now bridging the gap and helping not only homeowners but now investors find on-market deals and have a trusted realtor to help in their search who understands both sides. He also is making an am When Chris isn't helping his clients reach their real estate goals, he can be found teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at The MMA Lab Phoenix, AZ. Chris received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from John Crouch in 2016 and trains alongside such legends as Benson Henderson. This is a great episode for investors to understand how to work better with agents, and how agents can work with investors. Topics for this episode include: ✅ How A Real Estate Agent Can Help An Investor With Probate Real Estate Deals ✅ How Investors Can Get Real Estate Agents On Their Side ✅ Why Constant Learning Is Important In Real Estate ✅ How Jiu Jitsu Can Help To Deal With People Better ✅ A Way To Deal With Clients Who Don't Agree With Your Price + More See the show notes to connect with all things Chris and The MMA Lab! Connect with Chris: www.bjj-broker.com Chris Zubrycki on Instagram AZ Probate Real Estate on Instagram BJJ Broker on Facebook Chris Zubrycki on LinkedIn Email chris@bjj-broker.com Connect with The MMA Lab: The MMA Lab on Instagram The MMA Lab on Twitter The MMA Lab on Youtube The MMA Lab on Facebook The MMA Lab on Tiktok --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
Dr. Matteo Capodaglio is a performance nutrition coach who specializes in working with elite athletes. He is the founder of CAPONUTRITION, a company that provides tailored nutrition coaching to athletes from a variety of disciplines, including ADCC and IBJJF champions, UFC title contenders, NHL and NFL players, professional motorcycle racers, and Rugby 15 national team members. Over the course of his career, Dr. Capodaglio has worked with the likes rising UFC Lightweight Division Star Arman Tsarukyan, BJJ World Champion Dante Leon, and UFC Middleweight contender Marvin Vettori. Dr. Capodaglio's approach to nutrition is based on evidence-based science, and he emphasizes the importance of food in both athletic performance and overall well-being. He believes that athletes should enjoy their food, and he incorporates elements of Italian cuisine into his coaching. So what's the secret to eating well, long-term, without losing the flavors and varieties that make food so enjoyable? Let's ask Dr. Capodaglio. Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop ---------- Support Matteo Capodaglio - Website: https://caponutrition.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@caponutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcapodaglio ---------- Sponsors: Helix Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/mikedrop for 27% Off Sitewide! That's https://www.helixsleep.com/mikedrop for 27% Off Sitewide. https://www.helixsleep.com/mikedrop ---------- Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- TEAM DOG FOOD, TREATS & SUPPLEMENTS Be Your Dog's Hero: Veteran-owned by a former Navy SEAL and Special Operations K9 Trainer, Team Dog provides a complete diet of science-backed premium dog food, treats, and supplements to optimize your dog's health, forged from rigorous standards and real-world expertise. https://www.teamdog.shop TEAM DOG ONLINE TRAINING Mike Ritland – a former Navy SEAL & Special Operations K9 trainer – shares his simple and effective dog training program to build trust and control with your dog. Based on Mike's bestselling book “Team Dog, Train the Navy SEAL Way”, join tens of thousands of families that successfully trained their way to a better dog. https://www.teamdog.pet SHOP ALL THE MIKE RITLAND BRANDS Get all your Mike Ritland branded gear - Mike Drop | Trikos | Team Dog https://shop.mikeritland.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices