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Compete With Confidence with Kyle Sleeman
Episode 651
Kyle "The Bull" Sleeman joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Canada, making competition second nature, developing a well rounded game and weight training for Jiu-Jitsu. He also details the r…
Published on 5 months ago
Gym Drama and Fighting Dirty with Kurt Osiander
Episode 650
Kurt is back! He talks about his health, lifting weights, "old guy" Jiu-Jitsu and conspiracy theories. He also takes questions from listeners, which include dealing with people who fight dirty, deali…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
From the Screen to the Street with Matt Castaneda
Episode 649
Matt Castaneda is a white belt who recently used Jiu-Jitsu he learned from BJJ Fanatics instructionals to defend himself and protect others from a violent attacker at his job. He shares the full stor…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Pizza, Rats and Crabrides with Anthony Budion
Episode 648
Anthony Budion shares his story of training with prominent UFC fighters and his years with the NYPD, NYFD and USAF. He also shares insight on growing a school. Other topics include pizza, the heavywe…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Fighting Demons with Tom DeBlass
Episode 647
Tom DeBlass joins the show to talk about bullying, being consistent in training while battling depression, and some final thoughts on his recent debate about the Ecological approach in Jiu-Jitsu. He …
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Cross-Training Etiquette with Charles Harriott
Episode 646
Charles Harriott returns to talk etiquette when visiting another school, the pros and cons of running a tournament, advice for future promoters, knee bars and how growing up in Florida has prepared h…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Attacking Structures with Neil Melanson
Episode 645
Neil Melanson returns to talk about attacking structures in grappling, funky gyms he's visited and the origin of the K Guard. He also shares the story of dying and coming back to life recently. Other…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Mental Warfare with David Petrone
Episode 644
David Petrone joins the show to talk about the increasing physical intensity seen in competitive grappling. Clubbing collar ties, neck cranks, smother chokes, and the psychological warfare side of gr…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
The Zen of Jiu-Jitsu with Roger Machado
Episode 643
Roger Machado joins the show to talk about the zen side of Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include ego-less training, mindful teaching and he explains how Yoga has had a dramatic impact not only on his body, but t…
Published on 9 months ago
Competition Strategy with Tomer Alroy
Episode 642
Tomer Alroy returns to discuss competition strategy and tactics. He also shares how a well-prepared competition training room should feel very much like the actual competition so that the athlete is …
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago