Interviews

We welcome on very special guest Undefeated Australian Amateur MMA fighter Cass "Pay Day" Hay who is training for the IMMAF world championships in Uzbekastan. We delve into balancing life and training, importance of strength and conditioning, and origins of loving martial arts among many other things. Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulletproofforbjj&pcampaignid=web_share Fix your sore and swollen fingers today! For 20% OFF Use Discount code: BULLETPROOF20 http://thegripphysio.com/ Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof

Join David as he shares his uplifting journey at Lake County BJJ! Experience the encouragement from instructors and peers that fuels his motivation to train in Jiu-Jitsu. Discover the supportive community that keeps him coming back for more, no matter the challenges! #LakeCountyBJJ #JiuJitsuJourney #Motivation #TrainingSupport #BJJCommunity #PositiveExperience #MartialArts #DavidGrum #InstructorsMatter #KeepTraining #mundelein #vernonhills #libertyville

Kurt is back! He gives an entertaining recap of the Olympics, ADCC and CJI. He also takes questions from listeners and talks metal bands, craziness in California and eating exotic animals.

This week we're joined by Sara Rafferty! Sara is the agent and manager for Jiu-Jitsu standouts like Adele Fornarino, Brianna Ste-Marie, and Jake O'Driscoll. In this episode, Sara shares her advice on how athletes can leverage agents, managers, and representation to negotiate better sponsorships and fight contracts in Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Sara Rafferty on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/a_rafferty](https://www.instagram.com/a_rafferty) Follow Carolina Vallejo on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/carovallejojj](https://www.instagram.com/carovallejojj) **Resources discussed in this episode:** Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher & William Ury [https://amzn.to/3YxuU6n](https://amzn.to/3YxuU6n) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - The Golden Rule [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/)- Timeframe Paradox [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/)- Abundance Mindset [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/)- Trading Up [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/)- Anchoring Bias [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anchoring-bias/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anchoring-bias/)- Self-Competition [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/) **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://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Follow us on social: [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/) [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/](https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/) Music by Enterprize: [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/](https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/) ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Ever wonder who Josh's most offensive friend is? Enter Justin Kichler a black belt under Josh McKinney. In this conversation Josh and Justin take a stroll down memory lane to try to figure out exactly why this generation(the tik tok generation) is soft as butter. Sign up for 50% ofhttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/a/2147518662/e9h9DL7v Promo code “JOSH”:  FREE Copy ofhttps://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/3 Joinhttps://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/suck(“Master any Position in 6 weeks”) Join thehttps://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/GG https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask for the show Follow the show onhttps://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney

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ADCC Champ Adele Fornarino joins the show to share her story! Topics include advice for smaller grapplers, managing distance, competitive personality types and steroids in women's Jiu-Jitsu. She also discusses Fortnite and dangerous Aussie wildlife!

Andrew Tackett joins to talk about what he is looking for in jiu-jitsu matches, who he wants to scrap with next, and breakdown some of his recent performances! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome the newly crowd UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili! If you enjoy this episode of The Simple Man Podcast Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to be SIMPLIFIED! Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Nicky Rods Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/d.. . Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. As you listen to the podcast, pay most attention to Ethan as he will most likely be saying the coolest shit. Ethan Crelinstens Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/a.. . Damien Anderson is an ADCC Trials Bronze Medalist with multiple wins over multiple black belt world champions. Currently ranked 8th in the world at 145lbs and 9th at 155lbs. Also has ownership rights of Ethan Crelinsten Damien Andersons Instructionals: https://bjjdamienonline.teachable.com/ Nicky Rod, Damien Anderson & Ethan Crelinsten are based in Austin, Texas and roll daily at B-Team Jiu Jitsu. Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/jimnotjimmy8N2YZ9YhZPMY80vCSfhdUT5APLzkcQRxoCnMQQAvD_BwE/ (personal page) https://www.instagram.com/jim_shoots_things/ (prod. page) Make sure to visit our sponsors, MASF Supplements/ Violent Hippie use promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!" Wepsites: masfsupplements.com violenthippie.com Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/violent__hippie/ https://www.instagram.com/masf_supplements/ Simple man instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesimplemanpodcast/ Merch Store: https://www.alvafitness.com/collections/simple-man-podcast XMartial: https://www.xmartial.com/ Simpleman Rashguard: https://bteamjj.shop/products/simple-man-podcast-rash-guard Carne Jerky: https://www.instagram.com/carnejerky_/ NEW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealsimplemanpodcast?lang=en Anaconda Fightwear: https://anacondafightwear.co/products/anacondakneebrace?gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2S6jy4e-hIsOD-_PV8qcvo- 8N2YZ9YhZPMY80vCSfhdUT5APLzkcQRxoCnMQQAvD_BwE Promo code: https://Www.anacondafightwear.co/SIMPLEMAN15 Marekhealth: 🥼 https://marekhealth.com/simpleman - Get a 10% discount on diagnostic testing (use code SIMPLEMAN) 0:00 Intro (Welcome Merab Dvalishvili) 3:25 Merabs Workout routine 4:25 How did Merab get started in MMA? 5:30 Merab and Jiu-Jitsu 7:40 How Merab got into the UFC? 11:51 Merak Health Sponsor 13:12 How does Merab prepare for a fight? 16:47 How does Merab cut weight for a fight? 23:49 When NickyRod started lifting? 26:55 How Merab started training in New York? 34:50 Merab in Looking For a Fight. 36:35 How does Merab feel like now as a champ? 39:13 XMARTIAL Sponsor 39:50 Merabs up bringing. 45:08 Merab vs Sean O'Malley

How should you train? How specific should you go? Is mastering every last detail the key or is it general concepts? We have a chat regarding how specific your training should be. We also cover a tale as old as time -- the Doctor told you to stop doing BJJ. What do you do in this situation? Increase athleticism, reduce injuries and build a grapplers physique with the Bulletproof for BJJ App. Start your FREE 14 Day Trial today: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bulletproof-for-bjj/id6444311790 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulletproofforbjj&pcampaignid=web_share Fix your sore and swollen fingers today! For 20% OFF Use Discount code: BULLETPROOF20 http://thegripphysio.com/ Stay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15 https://sodii.com.au/bulletproof

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by BJJ Black Belts GW and John from "Grapple Science." GW and John are the co-founders of "Grapple Science," a supplement company to help with performance for grapplers. GW and John discuss how they started in BJJ, how their BJJ games have evolved and changed since they have gotten older, the benefits of competition for older grapplers, why GW avoided training in the Gi when he first started BJJ to initially to now only training in the Gi, whether Gi or No-Gi is easier for older grapplers, how John and GW met and started working together at a company called "Kill Cliff," the idea behind starting "Grappling Science," the concept behind the "Grapple Science Cognition" nootropic for improved focus for grapplers, the feedback people have reported on the benefits of the "Cognition" supplement, and how caffeine can decrease performance. You can check out our new sponsor "Grapple Science" at https://grapplescience.com/ and use the code CHEWJITSU20 for 20% off of your purchase of supplements and gear. 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://www.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

This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse! Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete. In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition. Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels. Follow Amanda on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/](https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/) **Resources discussed in this episode:** BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley [https://bjj.plus/210](https://bjj.plus/210) BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse [https://bjj.plus/218](https://bjj.plus/218) Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevens [https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK](https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweck [https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L](https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L) The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy [https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX](https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX) Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn [https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB](https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB) **Mental models discussed in this episode:** - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/)- Visualization [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/)- Controlled Breathing [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/)- Mindfulness [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/)- Law of Contrast [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/)- Reflecting "As If" [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/)- Staying Loose [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/)- Growth Mindset [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/) **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://bjjmentalmodels.com/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/) **Need more BJJ Mental Models?** Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/) Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/) Follow us on ⚠️**NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!** **MINDSET FOR BETAS,** our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta](https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta)

Travis Thomas joins the podcast to share his journey toward becoming the top professional grappler in the world. He discusses the challenges, mindset, and skills needed to reach the pinnacle of the sport. The crew also dives into the upcoming PGF Season 7 and much more!

If you enjoy this episode of The Simple Man Podcast Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to be SIMPLIFIED! Nicky Rod, widely known as the Black Belt Slayer, hail’s from New Jersey, the land of pizza & biceps. He is a two time ADCC silver medalist, an EBI absolute world champion, as well as the world's most beautiful grappler. Nicky Rods Instructionals: [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/d.](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmotVUNWREUxZy1GMm9udlNJSDdrRVZ3R25HQXxBQ3Jtc0ttTnJqOENKZ1UzOWNFSlhnQUYzenBXWjFLSWhjZ2o2LXFJMzlGTmF4SElLQjAtQTJ2R1hacnJaQUhyaWRwR2VXZ05LOWU5cDQ3ejZIZ1NkbjVhT05pSlBMdjBDb1FKT21ZczViN3ZiY1Z6a0lJLVFwdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbjjfanatics.com%2Fcollections%2Fd.&v=_vfG759GfQw). . Ethan Crelinsten, clearly the most intelligent and most good looking of the the three Simple Men, is a two time ADCC trials winner, as well as placing 1st in thousands of other tournaments. His grappling prowess goes far beyond what Nicky rod and Damien hope to acquire. As you listen to the podcast, pay most attention to Ethan as he will most likely be saying the coolest shit. Ethan Crelinstens Instructionals: [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/a.](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFliNVRJUllnWkEyMHhJMUtVZXlYUEtiY2tBZ3xBQ3Jtc0trQ1V4c25sWHI2TlN0QTA1M0kxRjlwMkVOZDFTbGo1WkNIT2IxZUpwUTYxM0RPMGExdWR3Zkw2ZFl4SHhqb0VrX1ZuYTA5NmtiM3oxVGZPZVZvWTVnSlFUaXRfQ0liNlFUNUZXdVR6dmVJZlVjMkNZVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbjjfanatics.com%2Fcollections%2Fa.&v=_vfG759GfQw). . Damien Anderson is an ADCC Trials Bronze Medalist with multiple wins over multiple black belt world champions. Currently ranked 8th in the world at 145lbs and 9th at 155lbs. 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The family gets together again. People are gonna get yelled at.

Riley Rogers from SALT Electrolytes join the show to talk about how he got started in Jiu-Jitsu, the challenges of starting and growing a new company, and much more! Later the guys Bang the Boards on Reddit's r/aikido and r/traditionalnunjitsu.

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Team Lloyd Irvin Black Belt, 2024 ADCC veteran, Europeans Champion, and ADCC Trials Champion Elijah Dorsey. Elijah joins the podcast to discuss his start in grappling, his thoughts on training both Gi and No-Gi, an attribute that's most beneficial for Gi and No-Gi, how Elijah transitioned from predominantly training Gi to competing at a high level in No-Gi, how Elijah trains his cardio for BJJ, thoughts on drilling and making drilling more effective, the attributes of an effective coach, tournament preparation, and how Elijah got his nickname "Big Breakfast." Thanks to the podcast sponsors: 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://www.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

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No quinto episódio de Smash Kitchen, o convidado é Rodrigo Caporal. Caporal é faixa preta do Professor Ramon Lemos, co-fundador da Atos Jiu-Jitsu, foi um dos primeiros competidores da Atos, atleta de MMA e hoje, é líder da Atos de Hong Kong. O cara tem uma pizzaria no Brasil! Vamos ver se ele manja dos paranauê?

I got to sit down with one of the owners and JiuJitsu instructors Yin-Chi. The academy's previous owner gave everyone a two week notice that he was going to close doors for good. Yin-Chi loves jiujitsu so much, she stepped up, took over and relocated the academy. Alchemy JiuJitsu 20601 W Valley Blvd A102, Tehachapi, CA 93561 (661) 238-3165 https://www.alchemyjj.com

The gang is BACK! This episode we're talking PGF Season 7 coaches, celebrity Jiu-Jitsu, camping, glamping, and a spirited segment of "Ask a BlackBelch".

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