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2018 Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Malta, New York

2018 Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Malta, New York

Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

The Eddie Fyvie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Malta, NY is more excited than ever for 2018. This past year was a tremendous year, both in student growth and development. We are dedicated to providing the most effective Jiu-Jitsu classes around for the entire family. Try two weeks free and see how Jiu-Jitsu can transform you into the greatest version of your self. www.EFJJA.com www.facebook.com/efjja www.instagram.com/efjja

Jan 4, 2018 · Watch

107 - Extreme Kiteboarder Jack Rieder

The Strenuous Life Podcast

I really enjoyed this chat with kiteboarder and extreme athlete Jack Rieder (in part because I'm dying to try kiteboarding myself). Here's just a bit of what we talked about... 1:10 - What is kiteboarding? 6:47 - The disciplines of kiteboarding 13:57 - Other uses for kites 17:51 - Controlling the kite 21:28 - Injuries and risk 27:14 - Media and video process 30:36 - Training vs doing for high level performance 38:07 - The future of the sport 41:11 - The art of getting sponsored

Jan 3, 2018 · 46:24 · Listen
Abmar Barbosa - Epsiode 250

Abmar Barbosa - Epsiode 250

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Abmar Barbosa is a respected BJJ champion and instructor known for his exciting, fast-paced style. He talks about how bullying led him to BJJ, overcoming adrenaline dumps, money in Jiu-Jitsu and defeating Kron Gracie. He also talks about his time in Japan

Dec 28, 2017 · 1:08:08 · Listen
Gui Valente - Episode 242

Gui Valente - Episode 242

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Professor Gui Valente joins the show to talk about best practices for running a school, growing up in a Jiu-Jitsu family and self defense! He also shares some great knowledge about the history of Jiu-Jitsu!

Nov 30, 2017 · 1:28:16 · Listen
Alliance Vancouver- Thomas Lisboa (Full Version)

Alliance Vancouver- Thomas Lisboa (Full Version)

Alliance Jiu Jitsu East Vancouver

Short film about the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team in Vancouver and the connection to Alliance Sao Paulo. In 2018 Alliance Vancouver will become home base for multiple time world champion Thomas Correa Lisboa. Fabio Gurgel talks about the keys to success for the Alliance team around the world and his plans for his Alliance Team in Vancouver, Canada.

Nov 29, 2017 · Watch
Positive Balance Grappling : Episode 241

Positive Balance Grappling : Episode 241

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Jeffrey Cummings is a BJJ black belt and former Wrestler. Dylan Whyte is a brown belt and experienced youth instructor. Together they run a new academy in FL called Positive Balance Grappling and give insight to what its like to open a new school!

Nov 28, 2017 · 1:04:27 · Listen
KO Kids

KO Kids

KO Combat Academy

KO Kids are getting their own page on our new website. More content coming soon

Nov 24, 2017 · Watch

Are takedowns important even though so few BJJ gyms teach them, and can you get away with never training them if your focus is competition? And what about self defense? This are questions I answered during an recent Instagram Live Q&A session - follow me on Instagram @stephan_kesting and maybe next time I'll be answering YOUR question!

Nov 17, 2017 · 3:09 · Listen
Episode 231: Marco "Gigante" Villela

Episode 231: Marco "Gigante" Villela

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Marco "Gigante" Villela is a respected instructor in Australia. Originally from Brazil, he talks about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, learning from Carlos Gracie Jr and Relson Gracie, refereeing and why he thinks the IBJJF's rules should be the standard.

Oct 24, 2017 · 58:23 · Listen

I love this episode where I talked with historian Daniele Bolelli. In it we talked about a huge number of topics including... - His process of researching and producing History on Fire, one of the leading history podcasts - How to get rid of weight cutting in mixed martial arts competition - The evidence for and against an ultra-violent human past vs a peaceful noble savage model of our hunter-gatherer past. - The rise of MMA in Asia. - Daniele's proposed 'Gladiators for World Peace' program and how it's going to get him the Nobel Peace Prize - His return to Italy as a tourist - Is it too soon to tell whether we're moving towards a more peaceful future? - Ötzi the iceman, Neanderthal DNA in our genomes, and a mass murder that occurred 430,000 years ago (http://bit.ly/1JYX91M) - And much more!

Oct 24, 2017 · 48:55 · Listen

It's amazing how many high level entrepreneurs also enjoy the challenge of jiu-jitsu! In this episode Jack Wilkinson and I explore this connection, as well as going down many other rabbit holes... 00:25 - Jiujitsu and entrepreneurship parallels 05:12 - Dealing with tough guys 09:20 - Toxic people 12:56 - Story time 18:30 - Addiction 23:05 - Adversity 28:29 - Grips 37:24 - Teaching vs testing 41:26 - Marketing BJJ schools

Oct 18, 2017 · 49:23 · Listen
Episode 227: Frank Mir returns

Episode 227: Frank Mir returns

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Frank Mir returns to talk about his release from the UFC, Bellator, USADA, Yoga and his ADCC Superfight against Chael Sonnen (later canceled after recording this interview). He also talks about cult mentality, loyalty and frauds in martial arts.

Oct 10, 2017 · 2:25:50 · Listen

I LOVED talking to Bernardo Faria, 5 time BJJ world champion, about his getting 'kidnapped' in the Philippines, reflections on ADCC 2017, the toughest guys he has ever rolled with, whether you can get your BJJ black belt without competing, the connection between jiu-jitsu and entrepreneurship, building a BJJ school, if North America will ever catch up to Brazil in jiu-jitsu, and much more. Check it out! You can find out more about Bernardo on his website at https://bernardofaria.com and/or his Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/bernardorochajf

Sep 27, 2017 · 57:11 · Listen

In this episode I talk with BJJ black belt Rob Biernacki about gratitude and how that has shaped his visiting student program where people can train with him for free. And, because it's Rob and I, we go off on some major tangents including the weirdos who have hit us up on the internet, how to identify fake martial arts, and why it's sometimes good to be the dumbest guy in the room.

Sep 9, 2017 · 46:10 · Listen

In this episode I give The Grapplearts Radio Podcast a new dimension. In addition to talking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Submission Grappling we're also going to start featuring people who push the limits in different fields of human endeavour. This new format of show is going to be called "The Strenuous Life Podcast". In this episode I tell the story of two mountains and two different mountaineers, including one of the most inspiring and talented climbers of the modern generation, Ueli 'The Swiss Machine' Steck. I hope you enjoy it and if you do then a rating or a review on iTunes would be super appreciated!

Aug 25, 2017 · 32:45 · Listen
Episode 33 - Marc Goddard

Episode 33 - Marc Goddard

The Raspberry Ape Podcast

Marc Goddard is a UFC referee and BJJ black belt under Braulio Estima. In this episode I sit down with world renowned MMA referee Marc Goddard. What many people don't realise about Marc is that he has a long history training and competing within the martial arts. With a professional MMA career and a BJJ black belt. In this episode we talk about Marc's journey through the martial arts, how he got into refereeing, why he had to step away from his own fighting career, refereeing in BJJ and much more.

Aug 14, 2017 · 2:58:10 · Listen
GCP Episode 209: Raf Esparza

GCP Episode 209: Raf Esparza

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Comedian, Writer and Co-Host of The Verbal Tap Podcast Raf Esparza joins the show to talk about Professional Wrestling moves that work in Jiu-Jitsu, Ryan's shattered childhood dreams of being a pro wrestler, the direction of the UFC and running the USSGL

Aug 8, 2017 · 1:13:54 · Listen

GCP Episode 206: Sam Joseph 2

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Professor Sam returns to talk about building a successful academy, why you don't need to be a world champion to be a great teacher, teaching your students the way they learn and the prank war between himself and Ryan's instructor Professor Paul Creighton

Jul 27, 2017 · 1:12:29 · Listen

GCP Episode 202: Casey Halstead

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Coach Casey Halstead is a highly respected coach, academy owner and entrepreneur in the BJJ community. He talks about time management, common pitfalls of gym ownership and the value of a positive gym culture

Jul 13, 2017 · 1:17:34 · Listen

070 - How to Pick a Good BJJ School

The Strenuous Life Podcast

This is an important episode because in it I talk about how to find a BJJ instructor and school that'll work for you and how to avoid ending up at a school where you'll end up getting hurt or wasting your time. And yes, this same information applies directly to finding good schools in any sort of martial art and not just Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Jul 7, 2017 · 10:52 · Listen
Welcome to City Boxing

Members putting in hard work everyday at City Boxing! We have everything you need here at the gym to start! Here are some suggestions though. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NFE97NE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00NFE97NE&linkCode=as2&tag=cityboxing135-20&linkId=a275416f731e2ff7c2da8e025430ecb6 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BVW3OPS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01BVW3OPS&linkCode=as2&tag=cityboxing135-20&linkId=e15c36a4637da5c185a9133338a55472 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KR9D3BM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KR9D3BM&linkCode=as2&tag=cityboxing135-20&linkId=7682985c96abebaf0a48b3ea798b781d https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O1S27SA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00O1S27SA&linkCode=as2&tag=cityboxing135-20&linkId=4c155e1cbf8537bfaa96f928762d49c4

Jul 6, 2017 · Watch

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