After a nearly two year hiatus Jean Jacques and Jay return for a brand new season of No Gi Required. In this episode we recap the events of the past year and a half as well as what's in store for season 5. Thank you for all the messages in support of our podcast, we are happy to be back!

In this episode we learn about the incredible story of AG Gregoroff and the inspiration behind his creation - Toehold® Dope Flip Flops.

In this episode we have a great conversation about Martial Arts, discipline, business and life with renowned MMA trainer and 10th Planet Black Belt Casey Halstead.

Our season 4 premiere starts off with a bang! A wonderful discussion with brothers Richie & Geo Martinez. From their early days as break dancers to their rise as some of the top Black Belts in the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system under Eddie Bravo, the underlying theme of this discussion is the value of family.…

In this episode we have a powerful and inspiring conversation with longtime JJ Machado student, attorney, entrepreneur and cancer survivor Jonathan Shechter.

In this episode we change things up and have Jean Jacques respond to questions that were posted on our YouTube Channel. Thank you everyone for your submissions and while we were unable to address all of them in this segment, rest assured we will in the next one. On behalf of Jean Jacques and the entire No Gi Required Team, we want to wish you and y…

In this episode we have a great conversation with one of the first American Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Chris Haueter. Great insight into the early days of Jiu-Jitsu in America.

In this episode we have the distinct honor to share the mat with the legendary Rickson Gracie. This is a fascinating interview that delves deep into the mindset and philosophy of one of Jiu-Jitsu's greatest champions.

In this episode we have a powerful conversation with distinguished U.S. military veterans Joey Bozik and Joe McDowell. Some of the topics include the personal stories of their military service, the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu training for combat veterans as well as the amazing work being done by the We Defy Foundation.…

In this episode we have a powerful conversation with noted author Peter Maguire. Author of the best selling book "Breathe : A Life in Flow" the biography of Rickson Gracie, Peter has a diverse and fascinating background as a historian and former war-crimes investigator.

In this episode we have a powerful and inspiring conversation about Jiu-Jitsu and family with the legendary Carlos Machado.

In this episode we talk with another member of the Machado family, Jean Jacques nephew Gerrison Machado. The youngest son of Carlos and Lindsay Machado, Gerrison is an actor, martial artist and film maker, and he is only 15! An amazing conversation with an amazing young man!

In this episode we talk with one of Jean Jacques most senior black belts as well as one of the head instructors at the JJM Academy, Mark Armstrong. A great conversation about Jiu-Jitsu, life and everything in between.

In this episode we have a great discussion with long time JJM Black Belt and Oklahoma native Christian Derr. A great conversation about persistence, determination and the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu.

In this episode we take the podcast on the road and have an insightful and inspiring conversation with legendary American playwright, screenwriter, author, film director and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt David Mamet. Some of the topics covered are his thoughts on how to create opportunity, the teaching and mentoring process and how Jiu-Jitsu has b…

In this episode we have a wonderful conversation with veteran actor Jason Patric. He shares great insight into his distinguished movie career as well as rarely heard stories of his time spent helping Jean Jacques prepare for the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships.

In this episode we have a wonderful and uplifting conversation with BJJ practitioner and LEO Ed Soares and his incredible K9 partner Duke. This is an amazing story of transformation and love. Get your tissues ready.

In this episode we have a fun talk about life growing up as a Machado brother with Roger Machado. Great insight as well as a wonderful trip down memory lane.

In this episode we the take the podcast on the road and have a powerful discussion with martial arts royalty and living legend Dan Inosanto. We dig deep into the history of his amazing journey and learn about what drives his limitless desire and passion for training, learning and teaching.

In this episode we have a great talk with long time student & JJM Black Belt, retired police officer and owner of one of the most successful academies in the JJM Association Professor Eric Acha. Great insight into what it takes to find success in business and in life.

In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with retired police officer and JJ Machado Black Belt Mark Mireles. Stories from a lifetime of martial arts training, excerpts from his decorated career in law enforcement and the importance of training Jiu-Jitsu in today's climate are just some of the topics discussed.…

In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with our host and Jiu-Jitsu legend Jean Jacques Machado. Join us as we delve into the mind of someone who is not only a champion on the mat, but in life!

In this episode we have a very inspiring conversation about life, art & Jiu-Jitsu with artist extraordinaire and JJ Machado Black Belt Marcel Santos. No stranger to adversity, his story will inspire you and is yet another example of the power of the human spirit.

In this episode we take a fun trip down memory lane with Christian Conrad. Son of iconic movie/TV legend Robert Conrad, Christian is one of Jean Jacques earliest students. Hidden in between all the great stories covering what it was like growing up during the golden age of Hollywood as well as the early days of Jiu-Jitsu in America is a very inspir…

In this episode we have a really fun conversation with Dean McDermott. Actor, chef, author, martial artist and proud family man, we touch on a wide variety of topics. Lots of laughs with this one!

In this episode we talk to wrestling legend Rico Chiapparelli. We learn about his evolution as a youth wrestler, his time spent training under the great Dan Gable at The University Of Iowa, his foray into the modeling world, the moment he discovered Jiu-Jitsu and his eventual move into creating one of the most respected teams in the early days of M…

In this episode we put co-host Jay Zeballos in the chair for a surprise interview. One of Jean Jacques most senior black belts and instructor at the JJM Academy, this chat with Master and student will give you great insight into how Jean Jacques uses Jiu-Jitsu to transform lives.

In this episode we chat with celebrity trainer to the stars, Flavio DeOliveira. We learn about what fueled his passion for health and wellness from a young age, his experiences preparing Jean Jacques for competition and how he created his breakthrough portable home workout system, the BodyLX360.

For our season 2 debut we return with a great discussion with American actor, writer and producer Freddie Prinze Jr. From his introduction to martial arts, his time with the WWE as well as highlights from his movie career this conversation was fun and enlightening. If you are interested in entertainment there is some fantastic advice in here as wel…

In this episode we enter into the world of breath work, meditation and ice baths with longtime Jean Jacques Machado student and level 2 instructor of the Wim Hof method Joey Hauss. We learn about the inspiration that started him on his journey, some unique stories of life experiences he learned from along the way and the impact that his work is mak…

In this episode we talk to legendary Jiu-Jitsu master Carlos "Caique" Elias. As one of only 8 individuals in the world outside of the Gracie family to receive a Black Belt directly from Grand Master Helio Gracie, he shares with us some of his amazing experiences from the golden era of Jiu-Jitsu and how the lessons learned back then continue to carr…

In this episode we sit down and talk all things Jiu-Jitsu with JJM Black Belt and the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Eddie Bravo. We learn about the history behind his unique style, his development of the ground breaking tournaments EBI and The Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, and his special relationship with his head master Jean Jacques Machado.…

In this episode we have a great conversation with renown animal trainer, author and three time Emmy award winner Brandon McMillan. We learn about his life, his work and his unique connection with the amazing animals he gets to interact with. If you love animals, this one is for you!

In this episode we have a powerful conversation with Rikki Rockett, drummer for the rock band Poison. Insightful and inspiring, we learn about his music, his training and how he faced - and overcame, one of the biggest challenges of his life.

In this episode we chat with the "6th" Machado Brother, and the only man to be awarded his black belt by all 5 Machado Brothers, Professor Renato Magno. We learn about his early days training in Brazil, the eventful day he decided to make Jiu-Jitsu his life, his transition to life in America and the foundation of his own academy and organization.…

In this episode we chat with Jean Jacques brother, the legendary Rigan Machado. We learn about what it was like growing up among the Gracie Family, his competition career, his legendary match against the great Rickson Gracie and his eventual migration to the U.S. to become one of the top instructors in the world.…

In this episode we chat with BJJ Black Belt, decorated champion and one of the pioneers of women's Jiu-Jitsu in America, Felicia Oh. We learn about how she was introduced to the gentle art, her competitive career, her passion for art and her advice for women who are interested in training.

In this episode we chat with veteran comedian Russell Peters. We discuss a wide range of topics - from his early days of comedy, discovering the art of Jiu-Jitsu and actually using it to stop a robbery, and what life is like working as a comedian during a pandemic. As you can imagine, there are lots of laughs!…

In this episode we talk to veteran designer and FX artist extraordinaire Eddie Yang. Eddie is the owner of DEITY CREATIVE and co-founder of SYMBOLIC ARTS FX. His is a fascinating story from discovering his passion at a very young age and the obstacles he faced in order to make his career choice a reality. As we delve deeper into our talk we discove…

For our first full episode we wanted something fun so we surprised Jean Jacques and made him our first guest. We travel back in time and talk with him about his historic first run at the 1999 ADCC World Championships. He shares some very interesting stories about his time preparing for the tournament, the event itself and what life was like after w…

Join us as we discuss the launch of our new podcast. Learn a little bit about your hosts, the inspiration behind our name and our mission for future episodes.