Podcast appearances and mentions of sonny brown

I talk to Andy from School of Grappling about the rising trend of the ecological approach in BJJ coaching and its implications. We explore the interplay between culture, coaching methods, and individual motivation in training. Andy shares insights on the limitations of singular approaches and the need for a holistic perspective in creating supportive training environments. We discuss the impact of social media on Jiu-Jitsu culture, the importance of caring as a coach, and the delicate balance between business and coaching. Andy also delves into the transformative power of grappling, the role of failure in learning, and his vision for bringing grappling back into the public sphere as a meaningful practice.

I talk to Greg Souders and Priit Mihkelson, two of the most forward-thinking jiu-jitsu coaches today, about their philosophies on training methodology and practice design. Greg advocates for an ecological approach focused on constraints and foundational functions, while Preet comes from a background utilizing progressive resistance. We have an in-depth discussion on motor learning, developing skills, and the merits of different systems like ecological dynamics versus traditional step-by-step technique instruction. They analyze how to best structure training sessions, teach students, and elicit desired skills with games and drilling. A debate between two grappling philosophers on the cutting edge of instruction and understanding what it takes to excel at BJJ.

I talk to Kabir Bath, A Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Rafael Lovato Jnr, who runs Kaboom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He runs an excellent kid's program using only constraints based learning games. We discuss how he structures his class and programs for kids, how he does the same for his adult's jiu-jitsu classes, and how it benefits their information retention and learning process.

In this episode I sit with  @SonnyBrown  to talk about his new venture in Apex MMA Brookvale. We also talk about the genesis of the Sonny Brown breakdown, IT, & customer service, wrestling / jiu jitsu, fighting and our passion for study and commentary. It's always interesting how skills can transfer between industries and teaching in school and teaching in Martial Arts have such great synergies. Sonny is also such a thoughtful guy that I really enjoy listening to his podcast as well. Enjoy!

Have you heard the Sonny Brown Break Down? This Champion Fighter and BJJ Black belt took his curiosity to another level by starting a podcast that has now become one of the most popular BJJ Podcasts in the world. The tables are turned as Sonny is put in the hot seat and reveals some incredible stories that haven't be told before. He opens up about his brutal origin story, his journey to becoming an MMA Champion, beating big names and what pushed him to start his podcast and what caused it to transform into the influential show that it is today.Sonny is also a new gym owner and he discusses what it takes to take that leap.If you want to learn more, listen, follow and connect with this legend:https://sonnybrownbreakdown.com/

I talk to Greg Souders, A Jiu-Jitsu black belt who runs his Jiu-Jitsu academy without teaching any techniques. Instead, he uses the ecological approach to skill development which has a substantial body of evidence for its effectiveness when used in motor learning. We discuss the benefits of teaching and learning jiu-jitsu in this manner and focus on how such a style can be implemented effectively.

I talk to Chris Paines, who recently released an instructional titled "How to Defend Against Everyone". We discuss his thoughts on teaching and learning Jiu-Jitsu through the use of heuristics focusing on control points and how that can emphasise defensive principles as well as optimising offence. We also discuss the importance of providing context when communicating the techniques of Jiu-Jitsu to learners and how understanding your body dexterity can improve your grappling game.

I talk to Luke Martin, a Jiu-Jitsu coach currently preparing his athletes for the ADCC world championships out of the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu camp in Texas with John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, Gary Tonon, Nicholas Meregali and the rest of the New Wave ADCC competitors. In a special emergency broadcast edition of the Sonny Brown Breakdown podcast, he gives us a rare insight into what that experience is like and how John Danaher prepares his athletes for the biggest competition in grappling.

I talk to Mittmaster Matt Chapman, a martial artist for 35 years who has a wealth of experience teaching & training Jeet Kune Do, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. Matt discussed how it's important to be nurturing and caring with new martial arts students, so they stick with it and master the art. Also, he detailed how this style of coaching care could be used to develop fighters and how he applied this martial arts philosophy to his Mittmaster MMA Padwork System.

I talk to Jeremy Skinner, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, coach & competitor who recently won the ADCC Oceana trials, which will see him compete at the 2022 ADCC World championships. We discuss his preparation for competition while managing his coaching responsibilities and how he can determine quality in jiu-jitsu instruction and teaching. We also discuss his thoughts on current competition formats and how he feels a shift to a more team-based competitive format will lead to the technical evolution of the sport.

I talk to Jozef Chen, a grappling phenom who recently took Bronze at the ADCC trials while only being seventeen years old and relatively new to his jiu-jitsu training. We discuss how he gained his skill level at such a young age from using instructionals and drilling techniques in a conceptual style influenced by Rob Biernacki. After preparing for the ADCC trials at the B-Team in Texas with Craig Jones, we talk about what his experience was like grappling in that high-level training environment and how he plans on training and teaching going into the future.

I talk to Luke Martin, a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who runs Sydney West Martial Arts. He recently switched his academy from a mix of gi and no-gi training to only no-gi for adults. We discuss how he feels the culture of no-gi jiu-jitsu is progressing and John Danaher's influence on the sport and himself. We also discuss how he views the impact of external vs internal effects on the grappling culture.

I talk to Lachlan Giles about his instructional style. He experimented with using the reverse classroom model to teach jiu-jitsu which involves students watching videos before attending class and then directing portions of their training over what they want to learn. We discuss this experiment, his thoughts and readings on skill acquisition in general for grapplers, and the launch of his new online learning platform Submeta. 

In this very special episode, we're joined by Jiu-Jitsu podcaster and transcendental scholar Sonny Brown.  Sonny joins us to break down the most powerful mental model of them all: the Law of Attraction.Mental models discussed in this episode:Law of Attractionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-attraction/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

I talk to Robert Degle. A blackbelt in BJJ, who was recently banned from competing by the IBJJF due to not having enough time registered as a brown belt before being promoted to black belt. Yet we discuss why he thinks the IBJJF has an overall net positive influence on the sport. From the prestige of its competition circuit to the rules and points system that he believes forces a general well-rounded jiu-jitsu game regardless of gi or no-gi competitions. 

I talk to Steve Kwan of the BJJ Mental Models Podcast in a Crossover Episode! We talk about how his podcast has influenced his own game, the most important concepts he learned from his podcast guests and the debate over concepts vs techniques. Further, we discuss learning Jiu-Jitsu online and the multiple online learning platforms and instructions out there and how you can go about finding one that best suits your needs and improves your grappling. 

"I Say A Little Prayer" Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Volunteered Slavery (Atlantic, 1969) Roland Kirk, Charles McGhee, Dick Griffin, Ron Burton, Vernon Martin, Sonny Brown, Joseph "Habao" Texidor, The Roland Kirk Spirit Choir. El tema es una obra de Burt Bacharach y Hal David, aunque también se pueden escuchar citas de otros temas que no mencionaré. Una versión muy conocida la cantó la gran Aretha Franklin, aunque fue compuesta inicialmente para Dionne Warwick, que logró un gran éxito en 1968. Parte del disco está grabado en directo en el Festival de Jazz de Newport de 1968, aunque la primera cara del disco, y en concreto el tema que suena en JazzX5, está grabado en estudio en 1969. "I Say A Little Prayer" también se incluía también en la más que recomendable recopilación Does Your House Have Lyons?, que en mi caso fue un disco que perteneció al "Club de las mil pesetas". © Pachi Tapiz, 2021 JazzX5 es un minipodcast de HDO de la Factoría Tomajazz presentado, editado y producido por Pachi Tapiz. JazzX5 comenzó su andadura el 24 de junio de 2019. Todas las entregas de JazzX5 están disponibles en https://www.tomajazz.com/web/?cat=23120 / https://www.ivoox.com/jazzx5_bk_list_642835_1.html. En Tomajazz hemos abierto un canal de Telegram para que estés al tanto, al instante, de los nuevos podcast. Puedes suscribirte en https://t.me/TomajazzPodcast.

HUGE THANKS to Sonny Brown of The Sonny Brown Breakdown podcast for remastering my audio track. My microphone played up during the record, which I was blissfully unaware of and it sounded far worse before Sonny rejigged it. If you like your martial arts to be mixed, check out his work here. https://sonnybrownbreakdown.com/-------------------Another month another violent protest from our militant idiots in Melbourne. Most protests were somewhat boring but Melbourne really kicked off showing they are the most pilled city in Australia. Brisbane had a go, but it was mostly a blue because they were bored and it was a nice day. Queensland is still Queensland.Gavin Newsom faces a recall election. What the hell is that? Weird American stuff.BPFW takes us to a few weird places while our sponsor wants me underwater.Laura Loomer, the idiot, gets covid and it's worse than she expected - even worse than bad fajitas. Quelle surprise.And Pete is back! He's posting again because, well, why not? His career is already cooked and he's lost the respect of his peers. May as well share some good Tucker content.Enjoy!

In this episode, we chat with Sonny Brown, a former MMA fighter, and BJJ black belt. Sonny was victorious in 3 MMA title bouts becoming a 3 time Australian Mixed Martial Arts Champion in the lightweight division beating standouts Dan Hooker and Damien Brown. He is the only person to secure an MMA victory via Gogoplata choke in Australia. He is successful in No-Gi Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions winning roughly 18 gold, 10 silver and 7 bronze medals in state and national competitions. These days Sonny teaches kids as a PE teacher and hosts and runs the world-famous Sonny Brown Breakdown podcast and YouTube channel. Be sure to check it out at https://www.sonnybrown.net for links to the podcast and the breakdown videos.  Sonny has also written an excellent article on the Book of Five Rings that you can access here  https://www.sonnybrown.net/notes-book-of-five-rings-miyamoto-musashi/  Check us out at www.learningtodie.com.au for all episodes and links to the YouTube video versions. The YouTube version of this episode has a video and some slides. Contact us at ian@learningtodie.com.au  or ciaran@learningtodie.com.au 

How to learn from instructionals, avoid bad seminars, improve BJJ training methods, the Australian MMA scene, trends in grappling, and much more with the eloquent Sonny Brown from the Sonny Brown Breakdown!   And check out the latest Grapplearts instructional on the Closed Guard at https://www.grapplearts.com/closedguard

This week, we're joined by one of our most often requested guests: Sonny Brown!  Sonny, also known as "that other BJJ podcast guy," is working on a kesa gatame instructional.  He joins us to share core concepts on this underutilized position.We debunk common kesa gatame misconceptions:"They'll just take my back""They'll just bridge me over""They'll just push my head into an armbar or crucifix""Kesa gatame is only for big guys""Once you get into kesa gatame, you're stuck there."Critical control points for kesa gatame:Keep your legs at a 90° angle to block the bridgeKeep their near-side elbow off the matBring your opponent's chin to your chest.Don't lean your head over to their far side.Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

El Jefe (Naqi Arshed) and myself, the Villain, answer questions from you, yes you, every week in this thoroughly biased Podcast. We're back with more Jiu-Jitsu based chatter.   Thank you to the Discord Channel for all your questions, please click on the link below if you want to be part of it.   This week's episode is a reaction to the Sonny Brown podcast debate between offensive and defensive Jiu-Jitsu. Check it out here. https://sonnybrownbreakdown.com/importance-of-offense-vs-dependable-defense-with-priit-mihkelson-school-of-grappling   If you would like to send us questions for us to answer, or to just join the discussion, please visit the Discord Channel at  https://discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp    Home - chrispainesbjj.com Gym - fightingfitstone.com Youtube - youtube.com/c/ChrisPainesBJJ Patreon - patreon.com/Vilaobjj Discord - discord.gg/rwYHJBJXCp

Episode 33 Youseff Yancy--Pioneer of Electronic Jazz   Part 1 Playlist Yuseff Lateef, “Sound Wave” from A Flat, G Flat And C (1966 Impulse!). Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Theremin, Yusef Lateef; Bass, Reggie Workman; Drums, Roy Brooks; Piano, Hugh Lawson. 4:00. Dorothy Ashby, “Soul Vibrations” from Afro-Harping (1968 Cadet). Harp, Dorothy Ashby. No other credits are given. Unknown Theremin player. 3:19. Sunny Murray's Untouchable Factor, “New York Maze” from Apple Cores (1978 Philly Jazz). Composed by Sunny Murray; Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Theremin and Various Electro-acoustical Sound Manipulating Devices, Youseff Yancy; Alto Saxophone, Arthur Blythe; Baritone Saxophone, Hamiet Bluiett; Bass, Fred Hopkins; Guitar, Monnette Sudler. 18:34. Sunny Murray's Untouchable Factor, “Applebluff” from Apple Cores (1978 Philly Jazz). Composed by Sunny Murray; Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Theremin and Various Electro-acoustical Sound Manipulating Devices, Youseff Yancy; Drums, Sonny Brown; Flutes], Whistles, Percussion, Abdul Zahir Batin. 9:10. Muhal Richard Abrams, “Spihumonesty” (1980 Black Saint). Composer, Piano, Synthesizer, Muhal Richard Abrams; Theremin – Yousef Yancey; Trombone, Sousaphone, Synthesizer, George Lewis; Voice, Jay Clayton; Alto Saxophone, Flute, Roscoe Mitchell; Bass, Leonard Jones; Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Amina Myers. 6:50. Muhal Richard Abrams, “Inneroutersight” from Spihumonesty” (1980 Black Saint). Composer, Piano, Synthesizer, Muhal Richard Abrams; Theremin – Yousef Yancey; Trombone, Sousaphone, Synthesizer, George Lewis; Voice, Jay Clayton; Alto Saxophone, Flute, Roscoe Mitchell; Bass, Leonard Jones; Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Amina Myers. 7:54. Byard Lancaster, “Blue Nature” from, Documentation The End of a Decade (1980 Bellows). Theremin and trumpet, Youseff Yancy. Recorded in New York in 1979, this is a multi-tracked, solo performance by Yancy on his own composition. One track of straight trumpet, at least one track of electronically modified trumpet, and another track of Theremin. On the liner notes, “B. Lancaster acknowledges the spiritual and education guidance from Youseff Yancy and family.” 2:43. Garrett List and the A-1 Art Band, “Where We Are” from Various ‎– From The Kitchen Archives - New Music New York 1979 (2004 Orange Mountain Music). Piano, Trombone, Garrett List; Theremin, Trumpet, Youseff Yancy; Soprano Saxophone, Byard Lancaster; Voice, Genie Sherman. Recorded live at The Kitchen, New York City. 8:38. Opening background music: Garrett List / A-1 Band, “Passions of Miles” from ‎Fire & Ice (1982 Lovely Music). Composed by, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Theremin, Electronics, Youseff Yancy; Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute, Byard Lancaster; Drums, Percussion, Ronald Shannon Jackson; Trombone, Piano, Vocals, Garrett List; Vocals, Genie Sherman. Second background track: Better Daze, “Heavenly Sweetness” from First Flight E.P. (1995 Ubiquity). Acid jazz remix of “Sweetness,” a song that originated on the 1980 album by Byard Lancaster featuring Youseff Yancy and vocalist Joan Hansom. Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz.    

Reid Reale is a BJJ Black Belt who also hols a master's degree in dietetics and a PhD in sports nutrition. His PhD thesis was entitled “Optimising Acute Body Mass Management in Australian Olympic Combat Sports”, he completed while working as a dietitian at the A.I.S. and for the Australian Olympic Combat Sports athletes before and after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Additionally, he published other research papers in the field titled "Acute weight management in combat sports: pre-weight-in weight loss, post-weight-in recovery and competition nutrition strategies" & The effect of water loading on acute weight loss following fluid restriction in combat sports athletes". Since then he has worked as a sports scientist at the Gatorade sports institute before starting a role as performance nutrition manager at the U.F.C. Pi in Shanghai, China. There he has worked with the local Chinese team managing nutrition, weight loss & weight cuts and after the recording of the interview, he has been over at fight island helping competitors with their weight cuts there. We discuss these issues and the practicalities around dealing with the fighters in his programs and more. If you are interested in learning more about the subject you can purchase his book called "Combat Sports Nutrition" at https://combatsportsnutritionebook.com/ which has been recently updated and use the discount code "sonnybrown" for a 40% discount!

Its time to break it down with the MAN...the Myth ....The legend....the one and only Sonny Brown  Sonny started training martial arts seriously in 2007, beginning with Shoot Fighting, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling all at the same time at Langes MMA in Sydney. Sonny was able to be victorious in 3 MMA title bouts becoming a 3 time Australian Mixed Martial Arts Champion in the lightweight division beating standouts Dan Hooker and Damien Brown. And he had one MMA victory via Gogoplata choke and at this stage am still the only person in Australia to do so which puts him in the company of Nick Diaz. He was awarded a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in 2017 by my coach, 4th Degree Black Belt Anthony Lange and has continued to train, teach and still compete in grappling competitions. I also had a renewed interest in American Folkstyle wrestling.  His breakdowns and technical analysis videos have had high praise from Randy Couture, Matt Lindland, Karo Parisyan, Phil Davis and the coach of the Granby High wrestling school to name a few. In 2019, he started “The Sonny Brown Breakdown” podcast to have discussions on the training, teaching, health and education of mixed martial arts. Check out everything Sonny Brown related at https://www.sonnybrown.net/ and his fight record at https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/21661-sonny-brown    Check us out at www.meliusconsulting.com.au  Follow me on Twitter/Twatter @meliusperform Or on Instagram @sleep4perform or email info@meliusconsulting.com.au 

On this episode of Our PNW Music, we sit down with Skagit County's premiere rockabilly band, Gin Gypsy. Lead singer, and ringer for a 1940's pin up model, Michelle Ammons Montoya leads this band of well dressed Hepcats: JW Couey (lead guitar), Jesse Eldridge (stand up bass) and Sonny Brown (percussion).As a band, Gin Gypsy has been around for a relatively short period of time; only six years ..... however this group of musicians have known each other for more than a decade. They have that family vibe both on and off the stage. And they definitely like to have fun.We learn about their musical backgrounds, what brought them together and they walk us through the experience of shooting a top-tier video for their hit single “Bathtub Gin”. In addition, we are treated to live performances of their biggest hits....and we also laughed .... a lot!! We hope you have as much fun listening to Gin Gypsy as we did interviewing them.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinGypsy/Instagram: https://instagram.com/gingypsyband?igshid=zyvx15bjal7mYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUOUnLCfCP98DNysgldubSQWebsite: https://www.gingypsymusic.comEmail: gingypsyband@outlook.com