Forever White Belt
Episodes
The Future of BJJ Instruction, Josh Wentworth
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we have Josh Wentworth. Josh is the Owner and Head Coach of Apex MMA in Covington, Georgia. Josh is a BJJ Black Belt under Prof...
BJJ Psychology David Ley, Ph.D.
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve wanted to do an episode on the psychology of Jiu Jitsu for some time. I know this is a very broad topic and that this can mean many different t...
Joshua Janis - Painless Precise Playful BJJ
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the show, I have Joshua Janis. Josh is a Black Belt under Jon Friedland and an instructor at The Pedro Sauer affiliated Neutral Ground Academy in M...
Charles Harriott - Breakdancing And BJJ
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have Charles Harriott a black belt under professor Rinaldo Santos. Charles is quite the renaissance man having a deep background i...
Matthew McPeake - The BJJ Power Line
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have the pleasure of having a conversation with Jay Pages first degree Canadian Black Belt, Matthew McPeake. I had the honor of at...
Priit Mihkelson - Advanced Defensive BJJ
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm super honored to have a personal bucket list guest of mine, Priit Mihkelson. Priit is an Estonian Black Belt under SBG founder, M...
Vlad Koulikov - Fusing BJJ with Sambo
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have Vlad Koulikov. Started training in 1984 in prestigious academy Sambo 70 in Moscow, Russia. Holds rank of master of sport. ...
Belt Testing and Sandbaggers - Mike Currier
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have Mike Currier back to cover a couple of topics that were top of mind with me. Mike is a Jiu Jitsu black belt under fourth degree...
Sven Groten - BJJ Game Theory
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have Sven Groten. I’m feeling more and more like one of those record store nerds who just has to find the diamond in the rough, ...
Michael Currier - The BJJ Gymnast
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have Michael Currier. Mike is a Jiu Jitsu black belt under fourth degree black belt, Professor Michael Chapman. Mike began training...
Forever Elbows Tight
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit of a departure from our typical format which warrants an introduction to the introduction, let me explain. Jon and Travis from "...
Helena Crevar - The 14 Year Old BJJ Phenom
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have the 14 year old green/black belt Jiu Jitsu phenom, Helena Crevar. Helena trains at Cobrinha BJJ Academy Las Vegas. I noticed ...
Dave Kama And Ryan Young - Self Defense is BJJ
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have the tremendous honor of having two very special black belts on the show, Dave Kama and Ryan Young. Dave Kama is part of the legendary "Dirty Do...
Danny Stolfi - AOJ Art Of Jiu Jitsu and Breathe
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have a great conversation with AOJ/Art of Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Danny Stolfi. Originally from Long Island, Danny moved to So...
Giancarlo Bodoni
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we are in conversation with Lucas Lepri Black Belt and multiple-time champion Giancarlo Bodoni. Giancarlo also worked extensiv...
Sean Roberts - The Feared BJJ Competitor Turned Coach
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Roberts is a 2nd-degree black belt who has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2005, at the young age of 15. Sean first started training at R...
Chris Martin - Stroke Awareness For BJJ
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have a conversation with Chris Martin a Marc Laimon, BJJ Brown Belt, and cofounder of two Nova Martial Arts and Fitness academies ...
Michael Liera Jr. From ATOS to LOGOS
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael is a second degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under André Galvão, of the elite Atos academy, Michael is widely recognized as one of the ...
Travis Motl - The White/Blue Belt Episode
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure of having a blue belt to blue belt conversation with Travis Motl, one of the hosts of the irreverent Elbows Tight...
Aaron Benzrihem - Bernardo Faria's First Black Belt
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Benzrihem is Bernardo Faria's first Black Belt, having earned his previous brown belt from Alliance Marcelo Garcia Association. Aaron is a...
Denny Prokopos - The Return Of 300 BJJ
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm so incredibly honored to have the pride of San Francisco, No Gi legend, black belt Denny Prokopos as my guest. Denny was the very...
Jonathan Thomas - The BJJ Scientist
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I land another guest off of my wishlist, this time it's multiple time IBJJF Champion and Romero Cavalcanti/Lucas Lepri Black Belt Jo...
The Kimura Trap Godfather - David Avellan
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a perfect way to end the year with one of my heroes, a pioneer of the art, and godfather of the Kimura Trap System, David Avallen. 100 years ago ...
Because Jitsu - Drew Weatherhead
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have the pleasure of meeting Drew Weatherhead, Drew is a Black Belt under Dave Rothwell. I guess Drew is most famous for being the m...
My Hero, Jiu Jitsu Grandma - Elaine Biersdoerfer
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting Elaine Biersdoerfer. Elaine is a Gracie Barra Pelham, Alabama Blue Belt, under Judo and Jiu Jitsu ...
Zach Maslany - The No Gi King and Queen Maker
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with 10th planet Eddie Bravo black belt, Zach Maslany. Zach is also a 2nd degree Tiger Shulman black ...
Alec Baulding - Short Guy Guard and BJJ
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the honor to speak with Alec Baulding. Alec is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Romero Cavalcanti, being one of the most...
Stephen Whittier - BJJ Systems Thinking
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have the honor to engage in conversation with the 4th degree eligible BJJ black belt Stephen Whittier. Stephen is one of the...
Chad The Beast Hardy - The Acacia Tree of BJJ
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show I have the pleasure of chatting with 25 years old, Chad The Beast Hardy. Chad is probably best known for occasionally appearing on t...
Malachy Friedman - The Enigma
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Malachy Friedman is a second degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Ricardo Liborio, co-founder of American Top Team (ATT...
Brandon Mccaghren - A Leader of Men
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the honor of having a conversation with Brandon Mccaghren co-owner of 10th Planet Decatur, Alabama. Brandon earned his Brazili...
Steve Kwan of BJJ Mental Models
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 2 of Forever White Belt, in this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Steve Kwan, co-host of my favorite BJJ podcast BJJ Me...
The Silver Fox of BJJ Karel Pravec Part 2
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's so fitting that the inaugural Forever White Belt episode features BJJ royalty Karel The Silver Fox Pravec on the show. Fox was one of the first U...
The Silver Fox of BJJ Karel Pravec Part 1
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's so fitting that the inaugural Forever White Belt episode features BJJ royalty Karel The Silver Fox Pravec on the show. Fox was one of the first U...
Welcome To Forever White Belt
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the introduction to the show where I state our why. Lots of exciting stuff to come so stick around and subscribe. Website coming soon.