BJJ News

Interviews

Athlete and coach conversations, Q&A

#355 - Javier Vazquez

Inside BJJ Podcast

Javier Vazquez joins the show to talk about his Jiu-Jitsu epiphany, the importance of gratefulness, and moving forward.

May 14, 2020 · 1:24:17 · Listen
Episode 414 - Matheus Diniz

Episode 414 - Matheus Diniz

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Matheus Diniz joins the show to talk about growing up in a very small town in Brazil, the funny story behind how he started training, moving to NY to train under Marcelo Garcia and lessons he's learned from competition. He also gives tips on guard passing

May 13, 2020 · 1:25:46 · Listen
#45 Logan Wayne: Coming Back to Jiu-Jitsu

Today Josh interviews his long time friend and business partner, Logan Wayne. Logan is a brown belt who currently operates Headnod Training Center Jerseyville. As discussed in the episode Logan has battled with mental health and depression and explains some of the ways he combats them, This episode is the 2nd of 4 episodes with a mental health focus that we will be releasing in the month of May and we hope you guys enjoy it on top of finding some useful nuggets.

May 11, 2020 · 1:05:16 · Listen
#44 Jeff Serafin: The Future of Jiu-Jitsu

In today's episode Josh interviews Jeff Serafin. Jeff is one of the most knowledgeable people that you will ever meet when it comes to competitive jiu-jitsu.

May 8, 2020 · 1:24:09 · Listen
Episode 413 - Felipe Costa returns

Episode 413 - Felipe Costa returns

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Felipe Costa returns to talk about running his own academy, winning the Abu Dhabi Pro, putting kids into BJJ and advice about the mount position. He also goes in on PED usage in the sport and drops a major announcement about his career!

May 6, 2020 · 1:58:35 · Listen
Episode 100 - Youtube Live Q&A

This episode of the podcast was recorded live on Youtube including a Q&A and a giveaway. We discuss how BJJ gyms will handle social distancing, Chewy's book recommendations, if Bigfoot exists, Chewy's most memorable podcast moment, dealing with the fear of getting injured in training, and much more. Thanks to our podcast sponsors: Charlotte's Web CBD. Head over to www.charlottesweb.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase. Epic Roll BJJ. Check out www.epicrollbjj.com and use the promo code Chewjitsu to get 15% off of your total purchase.

May 4, 2020 · 1:40:25 · Listen

Chris Moriarty is a doctor, a competitor, and a BJJ black belt. His 6 step procedure for reopening academies is available at https://www.grapplearts.com/openingupbjj 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:56 Chris Moriarty's Medical and BJJ Background 0:08:24 Is Covid a Fake Pandemic? 0:18:30 The whitehouse.gov/openingamerica Guidelines 0:26:43 Phase 1 0:06:09 Phase 2 0:46:17 Testing for the Virus and Antibodies 0:54:59 Phase 3 1:05:39 Phase 4 1:14:05 High Risk Groups 1:16:08 Phase 5 1:16:56 Phase 6

May 4, 2020 · 1:19:42 · Listen
Episode 412 - Marcelo Garcia returns!

Episode 412 - Marcelo Garcia returns!

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Marcelo returns to the podcast to talk about quarantine life, facing fear, building a game, imposing your game and killing ego. He also shares very personal experiences of suffering from bullying as a kid and the huge obstacle of overcoming shyness.

May 2, 2020 · 2:17:09 · Listen
#41 Mark Reding: Never Stop Learning

#41 Mark Reding: Never Stop Learning

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

In today's episode Josh Interviews fellow Tac Team Black Belt, Mark Reding. Mark's perspective is incredibly unique due to the fact that he holds 5 different martial arts black belts. Josh gets to ask Mark the most important question of them all, "If you can only have one martial art for self defense, which would it be?"

May 1, 2020 · 56:48 · Listen
#40 Tanner Rice: Illegal Jiu-Jitsu

#40 Tanner Rice: Illegal Jiu-Jitsu

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

Tanner Rice has been in the media a lot lately for his reopening of his Jiu-Jitsu school during the shelter in place orders of California. Some make him out to be a money hungry business owner, others look to him as an activist, but after this interview we hope that you will simply see him as a person.

Apr 30, 2020 · 42:51 · Listen

On March 1st, 1998 unknown Canadian fighter Joel Gerson defeated superstar Rumina Sato in Shooto, Japan's oldest MMA promotion. Even more astounding was that this was basically Joel's first fight. We go deep into that fight and the differences in MMA training between then and now. I think you'll really like this one! Check out Joel's school at revmma.com and follow him on Instagram at @joelgerson. To learn BJJ on your phone download my free app, The Grapplearts BJJ Master App! iOS users click here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bjj-master-app-by-grapplearts/id1308072068 Android users click here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grappleartcontainer Take care! Stephan

Apr 29, 2020 · 1:23:13 · Listen
#39 Kenny Florian: Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu

#39 Kenny Florian: Simplifying Jiu-Jitsu

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

In today's Episode, Josh interviews former 3x UFC title contender, Kenny Florian. Kenny does an amazing job explaining progression in jiu-jitsu on top of giving some amazing insight on the difference between fighters, athletes, and martial artists. This episode is absolutely stuffed full of information, enjoy!

Apr 29, 2020 · 1:06:34 · Listen
#38 Jason Neef: the steps for your business to survive.

In today's episode Josh interviews Jason Neef, the CEO of kicksite. Jason probably has more direct contact with school owners than anyone else and brings a simple guide on surviving this survival mode that we are all in.

Apr 28, 2020 · 1:01:29 · Listen
#37: Kyle Watson Returns

#37: Kyle Watson Returns

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

In today's episode Josh sits down with his long time coach Kyle Watson as they discuss what it's like filming an instructional and what Josh plans to have done with his own ashes.

Apr 27, 2020 · 1:19:27 · Listen
Episode 411 - Keith Krikorian

Episode 411 - Keith Krikorian

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

Keith Krikorian joins the show to talk about blending Wrestling with Jiu-Jitsu, the 10th Planet style, how leg locks have changed the game and overtime skills. We also talk about Adam West's Batman, Animorphs, his fear of bubbles and superheroes he hates

Apr 26, 2020 · 2:06:50 · Listen
#35 Jt Torres: Finding Motivation

#35 Jt Torres: Finding Motivation

I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show

In Today's episode Josh Interviews 2 time ADCC Gold Medalist and owner of Essential bjj Jt Torres. They dig deep into the topic of goal setting and being driven. Enjoy!

Apr 22, 2020 · 1:02:57 · Listen

Report an Issue

Found outdated information, a broken link, or incorrect data? Let us know and we'll fix it.

0 characters (minimum 10)

We'll use this to follow up if needed