Best Dirty White Belt Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Wendy Rouse: The History of Women's Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu 41:39

4y ago41:39

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Dr. Wendy Rouse is a historian who has studied the origin of the women's self defense movement, as well as early jiu-jitsu in America -- including how President Theodore Roosevelt played a role in changing perceptions of this new-to-Americans art as an "unmanly" art. She's a professor of history at San Jose State University and the author of a book…

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Academy owners respond to coronavirus 1:01:13

4+ y ago1:01:13

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It's a time of upheaval and uncertainty in the jiujitsu community. We talked to four academy owners (five including Jeff) from both coasts and a wide range of experiences about how they're responding to the crisis -- by serving students in new ways and thinking about supporting the BJJ community at large. Our panel included James Foster (Foster Bra…

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Inside a Black Belt Test 36:03

4+ y ago36:03

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Ever wanted window inside a black belt test? A few months ago, Jeff -- and two other brown belts from his school -- were told to be prepared for anything on Dec. 15. Betsy talked to each of them before, during and afterward. Check this show out for an inside look at one of the most important days in a jiu-jitsu journey.Thanks as always to our spons…

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Oliver Taza on technique, instruction, and returning from injury: Dec. 21, 2019 49:19

4+ y ago49:19

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Oliver Taza is already one of the best no-gi grapplers in the world just 7 years after starting jiujitsu. He talks with us about how great instruction contributes to his success, about the mental and physical challenge of recovering from ACL surgery, about the similarities and differences between Firas Zahabi and John Danaher, and much more. We als…

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Felicia Oh at Bellingham BJJ: June 23, 2019 54:34

5y ago54:34

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Felicia Oh is a legend of jiu-jitsu, the sixth woman outside of Brazil to earn a black belt -- but her origin story in the art involves the Y2K scare, the LA Marathon and Rudy Fischmann. The masters world champion and ADCC silver medalist talks to us about what training with Jean-Jacques Machado and Eddie Bravo was like, and how 10th Planet came ab…

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Andrew Smith on BJJ Path 41:31

5+ y ago41:31

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One of our first guests, Andrew Smith, returns to discuss how project — an online learning site called BJJ Path. Listen for details on how you can get a deal on the site. We also discuss best practices for learning jiujitsu, including why drilling classes are great.By Jeff Shaw

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Jess Munter at the Revolution: Quick Hit Episode 8:06

5+ y ago8:06

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You first heard from adaptive athlete Jess Munter a year ago, on the "Adaptive X-Men" episode. A lot has changed in a year, and Jess just notched a landmark win. We talked to her right after. Huge thanks to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ and Cageside MMA! Register online for 2019 tournaments at usgrappling.com, and remember that black belts c…

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Cindy Hales of Sleeper Jiu-Jitsu: One of the Dirty Dozen 45:17

5+ y ago45:17

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Cindy "Sleeper" Hales is one of the first ever women to earn a black belt in jiu-jitsu, and is opening her own school in Lynnwood, Washington, this spring. One of the famous "dirty dozen" first 12 women black belts, Cindy talked with Jeff & Lourdes about jiu-jitsu history, training philosophy and vegan straight edge punk rock, among other things. P…

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The 2018 DWB Awards! Plus, Finishers Series Winner Austin Daffron 47:47

5+ y ago47:47

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Special show: It's the 2018 Dirty White Belt Awards! We tell you who our distinguished panel of 7 judges voted for, and we play your voicemails about some of the winners and honorable mentions. Plus, an interview with Show the Art Finishers winner Austin "DuckJitsu" Daffron, who has a busy 2019 planned. A longer post will follow on the blog detaili…

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Toro Cup 12: The Fischmanns' Fight & The Next Generation 26:34

5+ y ago26:34

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It's the final show of 2018! At Toro Cup 12, Lourdes interviews four young women who represent the future of grappling -- and the present as well, since all four competed on the superfight card. That card raised funds for the family of Rudy Fischmann, a member of the jiu-jitsu community who is battling brain cancer. You can support the Fischmanns' …

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MMA For Africa: the LionHeart Initiative at Toro Cup 11 24:26

6y ago24:26

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Were you at Toro Cup 11? Lourdes did a bunch of interviews with competitors -- and with the people behind MMA For Africa, the beneficiary of the charity event. Hear about what inspired them, the centuries old Senegalese wrestling style that may be helping BJJ evolve, the possibility of African athletes on Toro Cup, and how YOU can volunteer to help…

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Grapplers: Here's How To Prevent Staph, MRSA, Ringworm & More 52:33

6y ago52:33

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Hey grapplers, have you ever wondered what the best way to prevent skin infections is? How soon you need to shower after training, and what soap to use? Hey gym owners: want to know a few small, important steps you can take to keep your mats safer? Dr. Azam Anwar joins us to answer listener questions about just that! After Dr. Anwar's battle with M…

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Masters Worlds with Chela Tu: Austin Daffron goes to Switzerland 44:21

6y ago44:21

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It's hard to make great radio while you're competing on the big stage, but twin sisters Chela & Maylin Tu did just that while Chela was getting a bronze at masters worlds! You should hear the segment they produced -- especially if you're a jiujitsu competitor whose loved ones don't understand it. We also do a long, featured interview with Austin Da…

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KCRW Radio Race 2018 -- The New Normal: Nation of two 3:59

6y ago3:59

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Solo moms. Mothers by choice. Parenthood changes everything -- eventually, even the world. This is our entry for KCRW's #RadioRace 2018.Original music provided by the Better Made and Voluptuous Panic.By Jeff Shaw

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Sarah Kurchak on Writing, Pillow Fighting, Wrestling and More 1:04:26

6y ago1:04:26

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Sarah Kurchak is one of the most interesting writers about fight culture. Her introduction to this world came when she competed in a professional pillow fighting league -- and you’ll learn what black belt world champion ALSO competed in that league. We also talk about Sarah’s entry into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and muay thai, what she thinks is the most…

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The Champ Is Here: Jamil Hill-Taylor, the 1st African American IBJJF World Champion, talks technique 36:37

6y ago36:37

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Jamil Hill-Taylor is a rising star in the jiu-jitsu world. He’s young, he’s talented, he’s now a black belt world champion -- and he’s just getting started. When he was at Checkmat Charlotte for a seminar this past week, Lourdes took the chance to interview the soon-to-be graduate of Howard University about his proudest achievement so far, his toug…

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Talking Art and Open Minds With James "300" Foster 52:35

6y ago52:35

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James “300” Foster is a renaissance man, a lover of jiu-jitsu, art, charity work, and open-minded attitudes. I met him at his academy in Kent, Washington, where he hosted 10th Planet athletes Nathan Orchard and Phill Schwartz for a joint seminar. He walked in carrying a Chewbacca lunchbox and I knew this was going to be a great conversation.He’s al…

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Gustavo Dantas, the BJJ Mental Coach: plus, Bryce Lighthall & Ryan Homer 1:00:00

6y ago1:00:00

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At IBJJF worlds, we talk to Gustavo Dantas, the BJJ Mental Coach, about the high-level performance coaching he provides, his jiu-jitsu non-profit, and the top mental mistakes competitors make. Check out his work at https://www.thebjjmentalcoach.com/. We also catch up with purple belt competitors Bryce Lighthall of Alliance, who trains under Bruno M…

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Toro Cup 10: A Milestone For the Southeast Grappling Showcase 54:05

6y ago54:05

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After 10 events, Toro Cup has put on hundreds of matches and raised more than $17,500 for charity. We offer a recap, including interviews with competitors Deandre Corbe, Evan Arredondo, Christina Linn, Terah Heiber and Aren Besson -- and a fascinating group conversation with Lourdes, Amber Agee, Caitlin Huggins, Chrissy Linzy and Samantha Seff! Tha…

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Robert Drysdale Makes Jiujitsu History -- Again 42:57

6y ago42:57

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You probably know Robert Drysdale because he’s one of the most accomplished grapplers of his generation, having won both the IBJJF world championship and the ADCC absolute championship. What you might not know is that he’s a trained historian. And his project Closed Guard: The Movie, is going to be the first comprehensive film that tackles Brazilia…

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Travis Stevens, Olympic silver medalist, on judo, jiu-jitsu and discipline 40:31

6y ago40:31

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Listening to American Olympic judo silver medalist and BJJ black belt Travis Stevens will make you want to get up at 5 a.m. and train five times a day. He talks to us about goal-setting, work ethic, and determination -- and recounts matches that are years in the past with an emotional resonance that suggests they happened yesterday. Listeners submi…

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World Championships 2018: Sabrina Wright, Kim Rice 20:58

6y ago20:58

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Everyone dreams of making the podium at the World Championships. In this episode, we talk to two competitors from North Carolina who did just that -- Sabrina Wright, a purple belt who trains with Lucas Lepri in Charlotte, and Kim Rice, a brown belt who has steadily worked toward this moment for years. PLUS, Victor Estima crashes the podcast! This i…

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Jiu-Jitsu Historian Tufy Cairus on How BJJ Went Global 1:51:10

6y ago1:51:10

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Dr. Jose Tufy Cairus, a historian and professor at Brazil's Federal Institute of Santa Catarina, is one of the few scholars studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu jistory. Cairus' father was involved with Brazilian judo for decades, and the author himself trained with Carlson Gracie -- something you'll hear all about in this interview!You'll learn what he th…

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The Big Jiu-Jitsu Show's Rob Austin on MMA, BJJ relationships & pro wrestling 1:12:42

6y ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Rob the Lord Humongous is back in studio! Visiting from Germany, Rob Austin from the Big Jiu-Jitsu Show talks with us about his MMA fight, balancing training and relationships, tag team jiu-jitsu (really!) and how pro wrestling interfaces with BJJ. That's not a work or a rib. The show also features our first (and second) Randy "Macho Man" Savage im…

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One of the Best Ever: Hannette Staack 28:21

6y ago28:21

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Hannette Staack is one of the absolute best ever, and a powerful positive force in jiu-jitsu. We were lucky enough to visit her Chicago school and have a conversation with her about a wide array of topics.We were GOING to go down to once every two weeks, and we probably still will, but we wanted to get this out to remind you to register for US Grap…

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Tapping Cancer Out with Wes Claytor 1:12:50

6y ago1:12:50

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Wes Claytor is a competitive brown belt training with the dapper bunch of killers at Gracie Raleigh. He has a passion for the charity Tap Cancer Out. In this interview he explains why, and how you can get involved! Plus, learn what it's like to learn from Brandon Garner and train with beasts like Andrew Bitner and Evan Arredondo, hear about that ti…

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A Positive Image of Jiu-Jitsu: Mark Cukro 1:06:02

6+ y ago1:06:02

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"When jiu-jitsu as a whole grows, everybody benefits." These are words from Mark Cukro, a black belt and well-respected instructor at Integrated Martial Arts who also has a background in filipino martial arts, muay Thai, catch wrestling and more! He’s this week’s guest. Learn about how to get better at blue belt and beyond, the difference between b…

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The History and Future of US Grappling: March 25, 2018 1:03:07

6+ y ago1:03:07

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The team at US Grappling join us to talk about the early days -- running a tournament in a bar! -- and the growth that has created the largest tournaments in their history. Hear stories of Seph Smith in a Billy Blanks t-shirt, what their favorite destinations are, and how to get them to come to YOUR town.Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappli…

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Local Pans recap with Heather Kasey, Silver Medalist, Yoga Practitioner, Elephant Conservationist 57:50

6+ y ago57:50

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Heather Kasey is a mainstay of the local jiujitsu scene and yoga community, as well as founder of a non-profit elephant conservation organization. Now, she can add "Pans Silver Medalist" to those titles! We walk through the local results and Heather talks us through her matches and her trip to train with the Mendes Brothers, as well as revealing wh…

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US Grappling Raleigh recap with Sam Faulhaber 1:05:15

6+ y ago1:05:15

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Black belt Samantha Faulhaber went 4-1 with four submission wins at US Grappling Raleigh. We recap US Grappling's largest event ever -- 550 competitors! -- with the Elevate MMA competitor, who also talks with us about her techniques for post-tournament recovery using Kinstretch.Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ, and Cageside …

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The Adaptive X-Men: 7 Grapplers Unite To Spread Technique 1:16:46

6+ y ago1:16:46

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The first ever Adaptive Jiujitsu Summit is happening right now in North Carolina: 7 disabled grapplers (the X-Men of Adaptive Grappling) have united to spread the art and their technique. We have a group conversation about wow they came together; how training with each other is invaluable but watching each other roll is useful, too; why having an a…

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Andrew Bitner breaks it all down for you 1:06:39

6+ y ago1:06:39

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Gracie Raleigh's Andrew Bitner is a successful competitive brown belt and one of the area's most rigorous students of competition footage. Listen to his methods for breaking down techniques in use by the top competitors today, hear about how he started his journey, about who the best teachers he's been around are, and how teaching is a change of pa…

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Miha Perhavec on world travel, mental toughness and the Top 5 Kombuchas 1:00:00

6+ y ago1:00:00

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Miha Perhavec -- one of the world's top brown belts -- is traveling around the world for a year. He stopped by the triangle for a week to train with us, teach a seminar, and talk about why Yoga For BJJ is great, why Kit Dale knows nothing about kombucha, and about how mental toughness can power you through broken bones. There are several stories he…

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CJ Murdock wins first IBJJF black belt gold medal 1:04:36

6+ y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Our guest this week is the gold medal winner in the IBJJF Atlanta Open's featherweight master one division! It was CJ Murdock's first ever IBJJF tournament, and we talk to him about how surreal the experience was, about the meaning behind his tattoos, why Cobrinha and Megaton are role models, amazing, about training with super-tough brother Josh Mu…

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Joe Moreira & Leonardo Nogueira: Jan. 29, 2018 42:48

6+ y ago42:48

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Two terrific interviews this week! The legendary Joe Moreira checks in to talk about his time training with Rubao Carioca, John Schell's black belt and the key to a great stack pass. Then, a featured interview with multiple-time black belt world champion Leo Nogueira from Alliance. He tells us about the one win he's most proud of; how he got his bl…

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Chance Muay Thai's Trevor Hayes & Roland Mizell 1:03:35

6+ y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Former co-host Trevor Hayes has a new gym, Chance Muay Thai Academy! His fighter Roland Mizell makes his debut this Feb. 10 at the Lightning Strikes even at the Durham Armory.Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ, and Cageside MMA! Register online at usgrappling.com to compete in Raleigh on March 3 -- and if you need gi or nogi g…

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Train with a legend to benefit a professor: John Schell, Vernon Kirk on Joe Moreira 44:40

6+ y ago44:40

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The 2018 podcast season starts with a bang, as Jiujiteiro of the Year John Schell joins Vernon Kirk in the studio to talk about the Jan. 27 benefit seminar featuring the legendary Joe Moreira! That seminar at Schell Shock BJJ will help offset medical expenses for Prof. Rubao Carioca. We also tell some hilarious stories of training, top pressure and…

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Raquel & Renato Canuto, Gianni Grippo, Celso Vinicius & more on the KASAI recap show 44:10

6+ y ago44:10

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It's been an amazing week for Raquel Pa'aluhi Canuto & Renato Canuto: after a stellar performance at KASAI Pro, they both won black belt gold at Nogi Worlds! Lourdes talks with each of them -- and talks to Kasai silver medalist Celso Vinicius and bronze winner Gianni Grippo as well. Grippo talks about the Berimbolo haters, whether he'll do MMA, com…

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The First Annual Dirty White Belt Awards: 2017 1:03:59

6+ y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

It's the moment we've been waiting for -- the first annual DWB Southeast Jiujitsu Awards! Lourdes and Jeff announce 10 awards, and read emails and voicemails of support for the candidates. Listen to this show to know who won Jiujiteiro & Jiujiteira of the Year, Match of the Year, Most Inspirational, Peoples' Choice, Tournament Coach of the Year and…

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Miguel Torres and Mr. Miyagi 33:01

6+ y ago33:01

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Veteran fighter and accomplished grappler Miguel Torres talks with Lourdes about a multitude of topics (including some breaking news). Learn about his experience with Traditional Martial Arts growing up; his' parents support, and the harrowing story of the first fight his mom watched; his thoughts on the IBJFF; when we'll see him compete again; tra…

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Will Loushin: Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu 1:01:37

6+ y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Will Loushin joins us to talk about his journey through the Marine Coprs, MMA, nogi and gi jiujitsu, as a competitor and a coach to prominent kids competitors like Christina Linn. He also tells us stories of grappling with Ken Shamrock, Rich Franklin and Ryan Hall, as well as what it means to be nominated for the Coach of the Year Award.Thanks as a…

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KASAI Preview with CEO Rich Byrne 1:00:07

6+ y ago1:00:07

1:00:07

KASAI Grappling CEO Rich Byrne joins us to preview this weekend's Kasai Pro card, which features a who's who of jiujitsu -- Gordon Ryan, Yuri Simoes, and many more. We also talk to Rich about his own fascinating journey in jiujitsu, which includes the Fertitta Brothers, middle eastern royalty, Renzo Gracie and John Danaher. Learn what matches he's …

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Beats, Bars & Blue Belts 1:03:54

6+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

We talk to two local grapplers who are also avid musicians, both blue belts: Rodney (Oak City Slums) and Henry (miniluv) talk beats, production, inspiration and the confluence of martial arts and performing arts. Plus, we play some songs and they make dope rolling playlists for the listeners.Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ,…

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Bernardo Faria's new challenge 1:03:26

6+ y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Five time world champion and double gold Mundial winner Bernardo Faria joins us in studio for a great, wide-ranging conversation. Bernardo tells us who he considers the best competitor of all time (the answer may surprise you), what he learned from Fabio Gurgel and Marcelo Garcia, why entrepreneurs are drawn to jiujitsu, the difference wrestling ma…

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If Cobrinha Can Do It ... 8:37

6+ y ago8:37

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The great Cobrinha just won the Grand Slam, and took gold at his third ADCC in a row. He talked to us about what the honor he's proudest of is, the keys to longevity and success in jiujitsu, balancing family, teaching and training. Enjoy this special bonus show!Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ, and Cageside MMA! Register onl…

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It's Gordon Ryan's Time 44:18

6+ y ago44:18

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In Gordon Ryan's first ADCC, he won gold in his weight class and silver in absolute. At just 22 years old, he's cemented his status among the best nogi grapplers in the world -- and now he's headed to the gi divisions. We talk with him about who the toughest person he's ever rolled with is; who the best non-Danaher leg lock guy is, in his opinion -…

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Arts, Martial and Otherwise with Dominyka Obelenyte 1:05:05

6+ y ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Dominyka Obelenyte, four time black belt world champion, is back in Durham teaching a seminar at Elevate MMA! We talk to Dom about the shoulder injury that's kept her off the competition mats (and why art is more dangerous to her than jiujitsu at this point). We also make plans for a Dom-designed DWB rashguard, the grappling camp in Virginia she's …

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Junny Ocasio Wants to Shock the World: Oct. 29 46:35

6+ y ago46:35

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Unity Jiujitsu's Junny Ocasio competes at light featherweight and walks around closer to 135 than 155 ... but he won the 155 pound qualifier to the KASAI Pro eight-man tournament on Dec. 9, where he'll compete against the likes of Garry Tonon, Gianni Grippo, AJ Agazarm and other elite competitors. We talked with Junny about his gold at Pans, his su…

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Writing & Fighting: Why Romance Novels are Like MMA 48:39

6+ y ago48:39

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How are writing and fighting related? Jeff and Betsy talk with two romance novelists who have written a three-book series set in the world of MMA. We talk about how stereotyping fighters (and fans) is misleading, what Ultimate Fighter contestant inspired one of the protagonists (the answer will surprise you, striking vs. grappling and why neither w…

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Greg Walker + Toro Cup 8 Recap: Oct. 15, 2017 1:04:26

6+ y ago1:04:26

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On his birthday weekend, Gustavo Machado black belt Greg Walker competed in the Toro Cup 8 main event and emerged victorious. We talked with Greg about the tightly-contested match, his journey to black belt, the way he balances training, competing and teaching, the toughest people he's rolled again, his wrestling background, his time in the Navy an…

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