The BJJ Fanatics Podcast
Episodes
BJJ Fanatics 473: Paul Schreiner
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Schreiner joins the show to talk about escaping bottom side control, learning to be comfortable in every position and controlling mat anxiety. He...
BJJ Fanatics 472: Bruno Frazatto
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruno Frazatto joins the show to talk about academy ownership, developing students and building an advanced open guard game. He also explains how he f...
BJJ Fanatics Episode 471: Roger Gracie
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Gracie joins the show to talk about building a dangerous mount, escaping bad positions, closed guard, coming back to training after a break and ...
BJJ Fanatics 470: Kurt Osiander
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt Osiander joins the show and in typical fashion, the interview goes right off the rails! Topics covered include diabetes, catheter injuries, moms ...
BJJ Fanatics 469 - Braulio Estima
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Braulio Estima joins the show to talk about understanding baits, how to build responses to your opponent's actions and the "Jiu-Jitsu Ecosystem". He a...
BJJ Fanatics 468 - Eli Knight
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Knight joins the show to talk about self defense application of Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with armed attackers and utilizing strikes on the ground. He al...
BJJ Fanatics 467 - Lachlan Giles
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Lachlan Giles! He talks about skill development, guard retention and how to avoid imbalances in your Jiu-Jitsu. He al...
BJJ Fanatics Podcast episode 466 - Tomer Alroy
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tomer Alroy joins the show to talk about competition and training mindset, overcoming the fear of fatigue and building a match strategy. He also gives...
BJJ Fanatics 465 - Demian Maia
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Demian Maia joins the show as the first guest of the NEW BJJ Fanatics Podcast! He talks about his new academy, the history of Jiu-Jitsu and gives some...
Episode 464 - The Next Chapter
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A special announcement
Episode 463 - Andrew Wiltse
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Wiltse joins the show to talk about his "explosive" childhood, why he's very selective of techniques he uses, his thoughts on ego and why you d...
Episode 462 - Brandon Mccaghren returns
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
B-mac is back! Topics include getting through Covid restrictions, Combat Jiu-Jitsu, keeping the journey in perspective, working with injuries and comi...
Episode 461 - Kent Peters returns
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Peters returns to talk about zombie apocalypse scenarios, horseback riding disasters, leg locking bigger people, his hatred for quarantine cookin...
Episode 460 - Matt Heafy
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The frontman and guitarist of the metal band Trivium, BJJ brown belt Matt Heafy sits down to discuss how he's overcome being a "slow learner", making ...
Episode 459 - Kurt Osiander
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt is back and in typical fashion, the normal order of the show goes right off the rails… Topics discussed include gross things that dogs do, Mars...
Episode 458 - Billy Graziadei
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lead vocalist and guitarist of Biohazard, Billy talks about the impact BJJ has had on him, finding the art pre-UFC and his thoughts on effective teach...
Episode 457 - Ariel Sexton
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Costa Rica, his MMA career, sports psychology, meditation and the reverse triangle...
Episode 456 - Brad Souders
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Souders joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in a town of less than 2k people in the 90's, pursuing Judo and BJJ simultaneously, overcoming ...
Episode 455 - Michael Zenga
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Zenga joins the show to talk about switching from boxing to Judo and BJJ, starting BJJ Fanatics and the growth of the company. He also gives a...
Episode 454 - Josh McKinney
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh McKinney joins the show to talk about competition mentality, the white belt struggle, running an efficient school and overcoming plateaus. He als...
Episode 453 - Vinny Magalhaes
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vinny Magalhaes joins the show to talk about technical imbalances, developing a dangerous guard, coaching styles, how MMA impacted his Jiu-Jitsu and h...
Episode 452 - Xande Ribeiro returns
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Xande returns to discuss his new affiliation, when new students should begin rolling, academy ownership and restricting techniques by rank. He also gi...
Episode 451 - Rayron Gracie
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rayron Gracie joins the show to talk about the unique experience of growing up in the Gracie family, his acquired taste for Jiu-Jitsu and the importan...
Episode 450 - Chris Brennan
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Brennan joins the show to tell his powerful story of overcoming addiction and street life to become an American pioneer in MMA. He talks about t...
Episode 449 - Kody Steele
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kody Steele joins the show to talk about transitioning from Wrestling to BJJ, developing a take down game and diet and conditioning. He also talks abo...
Episode 448 - Andre Terencio returns
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Terencio returns to talk about school ownership, building a strong curriculum, his BJJ for law enforcement program, heel hooks in the IBJJF and ...
Shawn Williams returns
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn joins the show for the 3rd time to talk about moving from LA, opening a new academy on the east coast, maintaining skills, patience while rollin...
Episode 446 - Kody Hamrah
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Kody is the dedicated wrestling coach of Demian Maia and Shogun Rua. A lifelong wrestler and former NCAA D1 team captain, Kody shares his though...
Episode 445 - Richard Bresler
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first American to train BJJ, Richard Bresler joins the show to talk about finding the art in the 70's and how it helped him overcome addiction. He...
Episode 444 - Omar Lira
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Omar Lira was one of Ryan's first instructors in Jiu-Jitsu. He joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in the 90's, how Jiu-Jitsu pulled h...
Episode 443 - Jon Blank
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Blank joins the show to talk about starting Jiu-Jitsu with a Wrestling background, quitting his job for Jiu-Jitsu, opening an academy and and why ...
Episode 442 - Karel "Silverfox" Pravec returns
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Silverfox is back! We catch up with him and what he's been up to since the pandemic and discuss gym culture, academy expansion, selecting enforcers, m...
Episode 441 - Roberto Godoi
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto Godoi joins the show to talk about training since the 80's and being part of one of Sao Paulo's most heated rivalries with his former partner....
Episode 440 - Thomas Lisboa
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Lisboa joins the show to talk about beginning BJJ back when it had a bad reputation in Brazil, why white belts shouldn't be focused on building...
Episode 439 - Sean Daugherty
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Daugherty joins the show to talk about the early UFC days, training at the Lion's Den, the value of learning other styles and mental coaching. He...
Episode 438 - Halloween 2020
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt is back for our 5th Halloween Special! Topics include cosplay, lame costumes, Ryan's embarrassing robbery story, best and worst treats, bad horro...
Episode 437 - josh Ruiz
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sensei Josh Ruiz joins the show to talk about molding BJJ with Judo, making grips that matter and chaining techniques together. He also talks about th...
Episode 436 - Joe Baize
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Baize joins the show to talk about unorthodox techniques, leg lock concepts and training dummies. He also opens up about battling depression throu...
Episode 435 - Joel Bane
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Joel Bane joins the show and speaks candidly about his difficult youth and his military experience. He also shares technical mat advice from his...
Episode 434 - Kurt Osiander
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt is back! Still sheltered in place, Kurt vents about wildfires, paintball vs airsoft, mummies, eating paste as a kid, fugitive war criminals and h...
Episode 433 - Anthony Ashnault
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Ashnault joins the show to talk about how culture can influence success, overcoming injury and the development of important grappling skills l...
Episode 432 - Cole Miller returns!
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Miller returns to talk about life as an academy owner, building a culture of respect, training responsibly and online instruction. He also talks ...
Episode 431 - Gilbert Burns
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gilbert Burns joins the show to tell his inspiring life story and gives insight on building a take down game, chaining passes together and toe holds. ...
Episode 430 - Renato Canuto
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renato Canuto joins the show to talk about his start in the sport, the importance of being unpredictable and balancing guard work with passing. He als...
Episode 429 - Zack Esposito
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Associate Head Wrestling Coach for Oklahoma State University, an NCAA D1 Champ and 3x All-American, Zack reflects on his career and offers advice ...
Episode 428 - Steve Fraser
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greco legend Steve Fraser joins the show to talk about his path to becoming the first American to win Greco Olympic gold. He also discusses how to mak...
Episode 427 - Murilo Bustamante returns!
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Murilo Bustamante returns to talk about running his school during Covid, training with herniated disks, skill development and the importance of traini...
Episode 426 - Bob Bass
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
American BJJ pioneer Bob Bass joins the show to talk about training with the Gracies and Machados in the early days in California, his Wrestling base ...
Episode 425 - Kurt Osiander
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt is back to talk about his home remodeling fiasco, fireworks shenanigans, quarantine weight gain, dangerous toys and tattoos. He also gives an upd...
Episode 424 - Rob Kahn returns
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Kahn returns to talk about his new love for Facebook trolling, quarantine weight gain and the state of the world. He also talks about training law...
Episode 423 - Rafael Lovato Jr returns!
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Lovato Jr makes his 3rd appearance on the show to talk about his recent health diagnosis, returning to BJJ competition, how MMA has influenced ...
Episode 422 - Johnny Tama
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Tama joins the show to talk about his origins, finding BJJ after being bullied, the development of his style and becoming the first Ecuadorian ...
Epiosde 421 - Todd Shaffer
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Shaffer joins the show to talk about training after 30, self defense, meme-making and how he found BJJ. He also talks about why Half Guard is suc...
Episode 420 - Robert Degle
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Degle joins the show to talk about why he traded a pursuit of Philosophy for Jiu-Jitsu, the value of a systems-based approach to BJJ, learning ...
Episode 419 - Fabio Clemente
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fabio Clemente joins the show to talk about athleticism in BJJ, creating panic in your opponent, training after 50 and teaching kids. He also gives gr...
Episode 418 - Jamie Kilstein
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Kilstein of Rear Naked Radio joins the show to talk about meditation, getting the most out of down time, visualization and money in Jiu-Jitsu. H...
Episode 417 - Jean Jacques Machado
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Jacques Machado joins the show to talk about customizing Jiu-Jitsu to your traits, commonly overlooked concepts in the art, the value of self con...
GCP Episode 416 - Renzo Gracie returns
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renzo returns to the show to talk about the business of Jiu-Jitsu, staying motivated, advice for people who think they suck, and the importance of set...
GCP Episode 415 - Kurt Osiander
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt makes his long awaited return! He talks about Covid in San Fransisco, toilet paper alternatives, prepping for doomsday, the Navy's de-classified ...
Episode 414 - Matheus Diniz
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 413 - Felipe Costa returns
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode 412 - Marcelo Garcia returns!
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pe...
Episode 411 - Keith Krikorian
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 overtim...
Episode 410: Lael Rodrigues
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lael Rodrigues is a highly active competitor and a dedicated teacher at the Novos Sonhos Social Project in Sao Paulo's most distressed area, Cracoland...
Episode 409 - Scott Shetler returns!
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Shetler returns to talk about home training for the quarantine, training without equipment, targeting your weaknesses, Ryan's new taco addiction...
GCP Episode 408 - Roy Dean
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Dean joins the show to talk about tactics, being a good training partner, mysticism in martial arts and connecting techniques. He also explains wh...
Episode 407: Robert Drysdale returns
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Drysdale makes his 3rd appearance on the show! He talks about the importance of human contact, the struggles of running a gym, confidence waves...
Episode 406 - Adam Wardzinski
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Wardzinski joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Poland, the path to becoming a professional grappler, rolling vs drilling and why it's i...
Episode 405 - Kent Peters
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Peters joins the show to talk about overcoming plateaus, being self-taught in BJJ, forcing yourself into miserable spots and the value of keeping...
Episode 404 - Jeffery Donovan
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffery Donovan joins the show to talk about fusing Judo and BJJ, starting training after 30 and learning to love competition. He also talks about men...
Episode 403 - Emil Fischer
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emil Fischer joins the show and discusses ego culture in some academies, controlling aggression and intensity, "rude" techniques and why it doesn't ma...
Episode 402 - Pete The Greek
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete "The Greek" Letsos is an American trailblazer in Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about being one of the early Americans to move to Brazil to train, the impor...
Episode 401 - JT Torres
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JT Torres joins the show to talk about pursuing martial arts as a kid, BJJ for smaller people, goal setting and mindset. He also talks about tournamen...
Episode 400 - Michelle Nicolini
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Nicolini joins us for the 400th episode of the podcast! She talks about the development of her game, building persistence, strategy for small...
Episode 399 - Rick Rahn
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Rahn is a BJJ blue belt and US military veteran who is using Jiu-JItsu to help veterans combat PTSD and find a sense of purpose in civilian life....
Episode 398 - Nick Rodriguez
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Rodriguez returns to recap his ADCC performance and to talk about visualization, controlled aggression and the importance of removing dead weight...
Episode 397 - Comprido
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comprido joins the show to talk about growing up in Brazil in a neighborhood filled with legends, competition strategy and ref bias. He also talks abo...
Episode 396 - Demian Maia returns
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Demian Maia returns to the show to talk about his recent win over Ben Askren, managing fear and his plans for after fighting. He also goes deep on the...
Episode 395 Nick Chewy Albin
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick "Chewy" Albin joins the show to talk about the early days of his BJJ journey, self defense, the struggles he went through as a white belt and get...
Episode 394 - Nathan Mendelsohn
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Mendelsohn joins the show to talk about training in Brazil, learning Portuguese and structuring a kids class. He also talks about competition p...
Episode 393 - Tomer Alroy
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tomer Alroy joins the show to talk about getting over his dislike of competing, the struggles Israeli competitors can face in the middle east, elimina...
Episode 392 - Talita Alencar
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talita Alencar joins the show to talk about how domestic violence led her to BJJ, the importance of self defense knowledge for women, butterfly guard ...
Episode 391: Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Buchecha joins the show and delivers great advice about managing competition anxiety, processing losses and fighting while exhausted. He also discusse...
Episode 390 - Eli Knight
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eli Knight joins the show to talk about Jiu-Jitsu for self defense. He covers realistic scenarios, self defense for women, knife defense, groin strike...
Episode 389 - Adam Wheeler returns
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Wheeler returns to talk about dealing with setbacks, surviving a difficult youth, managing pressure and nerves, conditioning and the value of com...
Episode 388 - Jon Thomas
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Thomas returns to talk about building instincts, creating a perfect black belt, structuring a curriculum, getting beat by lower belts and the impo...
Episode 387 - Frank Mir 3
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frank is back for the longest GCP episode ever! He talks with Ryan about everything from comedy, pay gaps in MMA, fatherhood, his daughter's MMA caree...
Episode 386 - Kurt Halloween 2019
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt is back for the 4th GCP Halloween Special! This episode also marks the 4 year anniversary of the podcast. Kurt talks about his final days in reha...
Episode 385 - Lachlan Giles
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off his incredible performance at ADCC, Lachland Giles joins the show to talk about the event, the evolution of his style, the leg lock game and...
Episode 384 - Brandon McCaghren returns!
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
B-Mac is back! In his 3rd appearance on the show, Brandon discusses promoting his wife to black belt, getting kids interested in training, self defens...
Episode 383 - Wilson Reis
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wilson Reis joins the show to talk about his beginnings, the benefits of competing often, BJJ for MMA and his proudest MMA moment. He also talks about...
Episode 382 - Kristian Woodmansee returns
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kristian Woodmansee returns to talk about his new academy, cultivating a positive culture in a school, why he prefers not to teach his own kids and be...
Episode 381 - John Combs
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Combs joins the show to talk about ADCC, analyzing progress, take downs, guillotines and the evolution of his style. He also talks about setting ...
Episode 380 - oliver taza
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Taza joins the show to talk about technology's role in the rising level of BJJ, Kinesiology and rehab, overcoming his recent ACL injury and usi...
Episode 379 - Michael liera Jr
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Liera Jr joins the show to talk about the definition of Jiu-Jitsu, finding comfort in suffering and some of the big breakthroughs he had in hi...
Episode 378 - Drew Weatherhead returns
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Weatherhead returns to talk about his recent promotion to black belt, the business side of the art, mimetic learning and new things coming from B...
Episode 377 - Bruno Bastos
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bruno Bastos joins the show to talk about the early days of his training, the Fadda lineage, self-confidence and learning to compete. He also gives ad...
Episode 376 - Matheus Nicolau
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matheus Nicolau joins the show to talk about going from soccer to BJJ to MMA. He also discusses ego, plateaus and why he still trains in the gi as an ...
GCP Episode 375 - Chris Moriarty
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Moriarty returns to discuss the data from his recent study that focuses on injury rates in Jiu-Jitsu. He also takes questions from listeners...
Episode 374 - Dante Leon
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dante Leon joins the show to talk about his beginnings, strength and conditioning for BJJ, the Reverse De La Riva position and discipline vs motivatio...