Best Brian Chu Podcasts (2024)

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BJJ Fanatics 619: Giancarlo Bodoni 1:42:41

1h ago1:42:41

1:42:41

Giancarlo returns to talk about the importance of having clear aspirations as a Jiu-Jitsu student in order to reach your goals. He also explains that recreational practitioners can reach similar skill levels to elite athletes if they are consistent

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BJJ Fanatics 618: Eli Knight 1:50:58

7d ago1:50:58

1:50:58

Eli Knight returns to talk about overcoming frustrations in training. We all get stuck sometimes, Eli sheds some light on how to push through! He also talks about the fine line academy owners walk when giving life advice or guidance outside of Jiu-Jitsu

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BJJ Fanatics Podcast 617 - Michael Chu 1:15:03

14d ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Michael Chu is a black belt under Clark Gracie with a very interesting life story. In this episode, he details how he went from being a police officer, to a federal inmate, to a Jiu-Jitsu school owner in Hawaii. He also gives tips on the rear triangle!

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BJJ Fanatics 616: Lucas Pinheiro 1:40:49

21d ago1:40:49

1:40:49

Lucas Pinheiro joins the show to tell his story of coming up from hardship to becoming a world champion! He explains how building a positive mindset in any circumstances he faced was crucial to his success. He also shares his pressure passing mindset!

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BJJ Fanatics 615: Brian Glick 1:31:20

28d ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Brian Glick talks about how personality types will influence the way we learn Jiu-Jitsu. He also explains why sometimes the people who seem the best suited to excel don't last. He also explains why you should train on days you aren't feeling your best!

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BJJ Fanatics 614: Marcelo Garcia 2:28:27

1M ago2:28:27

2:28:27

Marcelo Garcia joins the show to reflect on surviving cancer, tips to train consistently, building a game that works in both Gi and No-Gi, pacing yourself in competition, and the future of Jiu-Jitsu. He also gives deep insight on the Butterfly Guard!

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BJJ Fanatics 613: Kurt Osiander 1:03:29

1M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Kurt is back to talk about rolling with new tattoos, practical self defense skills, tasers and attack dogs, looting and creative robberies in San Francisco and his love/hate relationship with public nudity. He also takes questions from the listeners!

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BJJ Fanatics 612: Robert Drysdale 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Robert Drysdale talks about the history and future of Jiu-Jitsu. From the history of the rules, to the conundrum of needing a sport to grow the art. He also explains why he feels submission only events and rule sets are a mistake for the growth of the art

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BJJ Fanatics 611: Alec Baulding 48:33

2M ago48:33

48:33

Alec Baulding returns to talk about his recent decision to return to a student role instead of teaching, how to balance digital learning, how to process tapping higher ranks and Apple Vision for BJJ! He also talks about guard retention for short people.

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BJJ Fanatics 610: Diego Pato 1:25:26

2M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Diego "Pato" Oliveira joins the show to share his very moving life story from leaving home at 15 to pursue Jiu-Jitsu, to training without food for days on end and how hunger led to his first sponsorship. Hear about his incredible journey to becoming a world champion!

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BJJ Fanatics 609: Alex Enriquez 1:15:43

2M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Alex Enriquez joins the show to talk about pursuing Wrestling to improve her Jiu-Jitsu, becoming the team captain of an all-male team and how her drive to prove herself pushed her to break barriers. She also covers anti-wrestling for BJJ players!

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BJJ Fanatics 608: Kurt Osiander 1:14:20

3M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Kurt is back to talk about rolling after surgery, amputations and bandit life in the Wild West, strategically crying from Half Guard, serial killers and mafia hit men. He also covers dealing with larger opponents and his hatred for handsome celebrities.

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BJJ Fanatics 607: Kent Peters 1:43:12

3M ago1:43:12

1:43:12

Kent Peters is back! He discusses terrible pre-training food, organic mat sanitizers that probably don't work, steroids and testosterone, managing a training room and wrist locks. Kent also shares how he recently almost lost a nipple due to a horse bite.

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BJJ Fanatics 606: Jozef Chen 1:29:29

3M ago1:29:29

1:29:29

Jozef Chen joins the show to explain the importance of training with intent, how to process an instructional and the value of keeping a training journal. He also talks about getting jumped at a gym, Crocs, fanny packs, karaoke and fake Chinese food!

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BJJ Fanatics 605: Owen Jones 1:12:22

3M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Owen Jones joins the show to talk about processing losses as a highly competitive person, facing weaknesses honestly, being patient with your development, his passion for video games and the fact that Jiu-Jitsu's talent pool is younger than ever!

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BJJ Fanatics 604: Piter Frank 1:31:54

4M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

Piter Frank joins the show to talk about succeeding with limited resources, building an offensive game and flying submissions. He also shares a candid story about getting through homelessness and a suicide attempt just before becoming a world champion

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BJJ Fanatics 603: Rani Yahya 1:31:28

4M ago1:31:28

1:31:28

ADCC legend and UFC fighter Rani Yahya joins the show to talk about how BJJ helped him overcome ADD, training with Rickson Gracie, the early days of ADCC, statistics in Jiu-Jitsu and why they are important to analyze and using BJJ in MMA

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BJJ Fanatics 602: Javier Vazquez 1:42:06

4M ago1:42:06

1:42:06

Javi Vazquez joins the show to talk about surviving his recent battle with cancer, the power of understanding configurations, transitional wormholes, defending punches on the ground and the two controls in BJJ that change EVERYTHING.

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BJJ Fanatics 601: Miko Hytonen 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Miko Hytonen joins the show for a very candid conversation about how Jiu-Jitsu saved him from his troubled past to become one of the top BJJ influencers. He talks about leaving gang life, growing his IG page and how to land chokes from everywhere!

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BJJ Fanatics 600: Garry Tonon 3:25:38

4M ago3:25:38

3:25:38

Garry Tonon discusses why he's not a fan of the transactional mindset many students have towards their training, the danger of limiting techniques, bridging the gaps between different concepts and how mentorship changed the trajectory of his life.

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Streamline and Simpilify 5:33

5M ago5:33

5:33

Feeling overwhelmed at work, with family or life in general? Not enough hours in the day? It’s time to streamline and simplify!By Brian Chu

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BJJ Fanatics 599: Tarik Hopstock 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Tarik Hopstock joins the show to explain how training as a juvenile in adult classes helped shape his game. He also talks about how he leads his students into the areas they need to improve upon and setting goals for technical development!

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Finale: Crisis and Opportunity: Transforming How We Fund Transit with Yonah Freemark 17:05

5M ago17:05

17:05

In this episode of "High Frequency," host Kapish Singla explores the state of transit funding with Yonah Freemark, senior research associate at the Urban Institute. Based on insights from the recent Urban Institute report, “Surmounting the Fiscal Cliff,” the interview delves into the reasons behind transit’s current fiscal cliff, and the policy cho…

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BJJ Fanatics 598: Owen Livesey 1:21:43

5M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Owen Livesey joins the show to talk about how to fight on your feet more effectively. He explains that people often over-think things like hand fighting and he provides a simple way to think about winning the grip fight to score more take downs!

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BJJ Fanatics 597: Dominique Bell 1:14:05

5M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Dominique Bell joins the show to talk about going from the ARMY to fulltime Jiu-Jitsu athlete. He shares his thoughts on training, goal setting and injury prevention. He also talks with Ryan about knock-off cereal brands and his fear of roaches!

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BJJ Fanatics 596: Neil Melanson 1:42:15

5M ago1:42:15

1:42:15

Neil Melanson returns to talk about setting traps in grappling, the value of creating dilemmas and why you should program sequences in your mind, especially for No-Gi. He also talks about controlling various body types and funny nicknames on the mats

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BJJ Fanatics 595: Nick Gwiazdowski 1:03:06

6M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

2x NCAA Wrestling Champion Nick Gwiazdowski joins the show to talk about elite competition mindset, the utility of positive affirmations and why you MUST drill often to execute moves without thinking. He also describes the perfect cheeseburger!

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BJJ Fanatics 594: Dallas Niles 1:53:08

6M ago1:53:08

1:53:08

Dallas Niles joins the show to talk about the fact that Jiu-Jitsu is hard, but he provides some tips for navigating the process easier to become an advanced student. He also talks about how his music background influenced the way he learns on the mats!

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BJJ Fanatics 593: Malachy Friedman 1:18:55

6M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

Malachy Friedman returns to talk about everything Blue Belts should know before receiving their purple belt. He also talks about the importance of promotion standards in the Jiu-Jitsu community and goes deep on superhero movie reviews with Ryan.

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BJJ Fanatics 592: Kurt Osiander Halloween Special 2023 1:06:41

6M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Kurt is back for another Halloween Special! He talks about scaring hallucinating hippies, haunted San Fransisco hotels, his personal UFO sightings and tactics for fighting bigfoot. He also reviews YouTube clips of cheesy horror films with Ryan.

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BJJ Fanatics 591: Jason Rau 1:20:35

7M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Jason Rau joins the show to talk about the early days of the Danaher Death Squad, the growth of the Sub-Only Jiu-Jitsu competition scene, the best tips for improving leg locks, knowing your physical limits and his fear of large bugs!

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BJJ Fanatics 590: Cameron Shayne 1:44:38

7M ago1:44:38

1:44:38

On top of being a BJJ Black Belt, Cameron Shayne is the father of Mixed Movement Arts and a lifetime Yoga teacher. He talks about mobility for Jiu-Jitsu, finding purpose in your training, morality in martial arts and offsetting a sedentary lifestyle

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BJJ Fanatics 589: Brian Littlefield 1:17:46

7M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Brian Littlefield is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and co-founder of Jocko Fuel. He discusses recovery and nutrition for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, what real hydration is, maintaining cognitive energy and much more!

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BJJ Fanatics 588: Sean Applegate 2:21:26

7M ago2:21:26

2:21:26

Sean Applegate returns to give a deep dive on being an effective coach to BJJ athletes. He identifies the difference between helpful and useless information during matches and the importance of learning the wheel completely before trying to reinvent it.

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BJJ Fanatics 587: Jason Henderson 58:17

8M ago58:17

58:17

NAVY SEAL Masterchief Jason Henderson joins the show to talk about real-world self defense, the importance of emotional control during a fight, and BJJ for law enforcement. He also shares the powerful story that sparked his Jiu-Jitsu training

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BJJ Fanatics 586: Rayron Gracie returns 1:24:26

8M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

Rayron Gracie returns to discuss what he feels is the most efficient way to learn Jiu-Jitsu, how modern society can make it harder than ever for young athletes to stay focused and the importance of avoiding having to learn Jiu-Jitsu twice!

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BJJ Fanatics 585: Michael Liera Jr 1:44:59

8M ago1:44:59

1:44:59

Michael Liera Jr joins the show for a very honest and candid discussion about some of the pitfalls Jiu-Jitsu athletes can face in their pursuit of a world championship. He also explains why he doesn't use a set curriculum when teaching.

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BJJ Fanatics 584: Kyle Dake 1:08:40

8M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Legendary Wrestler Kyle Dake joins the show for a very insightful conversation about self-discipline, embracing failure and why humility is a virtue that he thinks all athletes should seek. He also talks about take down entries and Single Legs

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Live Interview with Brian and Melissa Chu 38:41

8M ago38:41

38:41

Ministry and Missions interview on the MidNight with host Troy Shedeed, pastor of Generations Church in California.By Brian Chu

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BJJ Fanatics 583: Amy Campo 1:08:54

8M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

ADCC Champion Amy Campo joins the show to share her story. She also talks about understanding ranges in Jiu-Jitsu, the benefits of ice baths, her 2022 ADCC experience, knee slice passes and why she can never eat octopus again after a bad sushi experience

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BJJ Fanatics 582: Gregor Gracie 1:05:27

9M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Gregor Gracie joins the show to talk about how to beat your opponent mentally, the keys to using BJJ well in MMA, and the importance of recognizing defense and escapes as two separate things.

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BJJ Fanatics 581: Matt Guffey 59:28

9M ago59:28

59:28

Matt Guffey joins the show to discuss Strength and Conditioning for Jiu-Jitsu, mobility and longevity, injury management and strength misconceptions he commonly sees in BJJ.

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Vision Is Vital Plus Family and Marriage Tips 23:37

9M ago23:37

23:37

Today's podcast is a summary of Brian and Melissa speaking on their recent mission trip to Romania. Please excuse the audio quality as the Romania translator has been edited out.By Melissa and Brian Chu

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BJJ Fanatics 580: Pete The Greek returns 53:51

9M ago53:51

53:51

Pete The Greek is back! We discuss wristlocks, BJJ for MMA, being a real-life superhero and Carlson Gracie's impact on the BJJ community. Pete also talks about recovery for older fellas and training smart!

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BJJ Fanatics 579: Rayron Gracie & Bernardo Faria 25:45

9M ago25:45

25:45

In this special episode, Bernardo Faria sits down with Rayron Gracie for a discussion about his Jiu-Jitsu! Topics include not relying on your physical attributes, quality of training over quantity, recognizing margins of error in techniques and more!

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Why am I here? What is the purpose for my life? 27:11

9M ago27:11

27:11

Melissa and special guest Gabby Spicer discuss finding purpose as a women, wife and mother! PODCAST host Melissa ChuBy Melissa Chu

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The Power of Vulnerability 17:56

10M ago17:56

17:56

Eunice Ho of Journey Home Ministries interviews Melissa about her journey with cancer! PODCAST host Melissa ChuBy Melissa Chu

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BJJ Fanatics 578: Kurt Osiander 1:15:27

10M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Kurt is back! This time we discuss the absurd side of Jiu-Jitsu. Quirky students, delusional martial artists, dirty techniques people use and random crazy people invading the gym. Kurt also explains his pet peeves as a teacher.

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Screen Kids: the impact of technology and social media on children! 31:50

10M ago31:50

31:50

You are going to love this inspirational and educational interview with Melissa and special guest Arlene Pellicane. PODCAST host Melissa ChuBy Melissa Chu

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BJJ Fanatics 577: Igor Tanabe 1:34:06

10M ago1:34:06

1:34:06

Igor Tanabe joins the show and shares his story of being a successful juvenile athlete to becoming one of the fastest rising stars in Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the importance of mindset and leaving your comfort zone to be your very best in competition.

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