Competition

Karypidis Savvas 2017

Ashley is one of the UK's most active black belt competitors. A 2 time EBI vet, multiple IBJJF and NAGA champion and full time Coach at the Chris Rees Academy. Me and Ash have a similar story, starting Jiu Jitsu at a similar age, both getting black belts young and being full time BJJ. But we have also walked different paths. With him being far more active on the competition scene and me putting on a fair amount of weight. We cover many different subjects and whilst some of our philosophies are the same many are very different.

I think you'll like this one! In this episode I talk to 280 lb BJJ Masters World Champion James '300' Foster, fresh back from a pre Pan-Ams California training trip. We discuss getting kicked our of Karate after starting BJJ, the process of finding the correct mix of training that works best for you, cutting weight in BJJ, how to train successfully with smaller and/or less skilled students, 'modern' BJJ techniques appearing in old Judo, the movie Logan and our favourite comic books.

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I sit down with BJJ black belt and jiu jitsu nerd Ricky Rout to discuss UFC 207, Rizin, a review of 2016 in BJJ and its highlights and a Euro's 2017 preview. Follow Ricky at: www.instagram.com/rickytandaindianman Rickys fight of the year - http://www.flograppling.com/video/893361-dillon-danis-vs-patrick-gaudio-copa-podio-lw-gp#.WHCGjrZ96fU Felipe Pena vs Erberth Santos - http://www.flograppling.com/video/902444-felipe-pena-vs-erberth-santos-european-championships-2016#.WHCHnrZ96fU Romulo Barral vs Patrick Gaudio - http://www.flograppling.com/video/980678-romulo-barral-vs-patrick-gaudio-ibjjf-2016-worlds#.WHCH-LZ96fU

Amanda "Tubby" Alequin is one of the fastest rising stars of women's Jiu-Jitsu. Just coming off her first black belt no-gi world title, Tubby discusses the differences between mens and womens BJJ, her mental preparation and competing against her idols.

Rustam "The Russian Bear" Chsiev joins the show to talk about wrestling, moving to the US to chase his dreams, his success in EBI and his old school diet!

I sit down with Andrew Marshall to chat EBI and UFC 205 in a pilot episode for a new format to run alongside the standard interview episodes. Let me know if you want more of this style or not!

In this episode, we are joined by UFC superstar and former Heavyweight Champ Frank Mir. Frank talks about podcasting, Jiu-Jitsu, his MMA journey and society in general in this extended 3 hour episode!

In this episode, we are joined by Judo star Nick Delpopolo. Fresh off his performance at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Nick talks about his intriguing life story, Judo tactics and the adversity he has worked through to become a champion.

Riccardo Ammendolia joins the show and talks about his start in Jiu-Jitsu, the BJJ scene in Canada, competing in Brazil and how he became one of the most recognizable voices in BJJ commentary

Meathook Deadlift World Record at Worlds Strongest Hands 2015. Rob, head trainer at The Commando Temple won the 83kg category this year and managed to smash the meathook.

In this episode, we are joined by the UK's youngest black belt Ashley Williams. An EBI veteran and rising star in the grappling world, Ashley tells us about his start in BJJ, his EBI experience and shares his insight on teaching kids.

In this episode, we are joined by one of the most decorated competitors of our time, Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu. He talks about his humble beginnings, his unique learning process, his greatest achievements and the one thing that scares him the most!

Im joined by newly crowned brown belt masters world champion Leoni Munslow. Leoni is one of the UKs leading figures in womens BJJ. With national, european and now a world title under her belt. We talk about training, competition, diet, nutrition, injuries and women's BJJ. Follow her on Instragram @little_leoni and Twitter @She_ra_leoni To contact the podcast: theraspberryapepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Leo Leite. A Judo and Jiu-Jitsu champion and undefeated MMA fighter, Leo talks about the application of Judo in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, the highpoints in his career and his love for his new career as an MMA fighter

In this episode, we are joined by decorated competitor AJ Agazarm. AJ talks about his unique entry to BJJ, some of his heated matches and the importance of applying tenacity to your game. He also makes a big announcement about the future direction of his career!

In this episode, we are joined for the second time by Professor Rafael Lovato Jr. Fresh off his wins over Cyborg and his MMA win over Marcelo Nunes for the Legacy middleweight title, Rafael talks about competition, teaching and the keys to running successful seminars.

Adult Black Belt IBJJF Summer NY Open No Gi

Adult Black Belt Final IBJJF NY Open 2016

IBJJF Summer NY OPEN 2016