Best JiuJitsu Radio The Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54 with Bob & Weave 55:03

2y ago55:03

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The Bob & Weave Collective is here. We speak to Himanshu & Priya - the force behind the Bob & Weave family. They are trying to create a new ecosystem for athlete management, enabling them to focus on their training without getting flustered by the noise & the bright lights. The Bob & Weave team provides Housing, Martial Arts coaching, Media Trainin…

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Episode 53 with Bonny the Boxer 40:28

2+ y ago40:28

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This episode we speak to Bonny the Boxer. A juggernaut of a person, Bonny has been working tirelessly to develop a strong Martial Arts base in Goa. A former K1 Kickboxing Champion, President of WKO India & Head coach of Tribal Warriors, Bonny works tirelessly to train, teach and organize to help grow Martial Arts in Goa. To facilitate this growth, …

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Episode 52 with Sanjay and Peeyush 42:16

2+ y ago42:16

42:16

Finally the stars have aligned, the powers that be have allowed us to put together this episode for an inside look @Stranglebyrebel - India's Largest Cash Prize Jiujitsu tournament. In this Part 1/2 we host Sanjay Nambiar & Peeyush Pandey, these two have been working tirelessly on and off the mats to help get the word out about Strangle. The guys d…

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Episode 51 with Brian Glick 1:23:52

3y ago1:23:52

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Season 3 of the podcast kicks off with Professor Brian Glick. A legend of the Renzo Gracie Academy and training partner to several giants of the game. We speak with Professor Glick about his career, all the way from his initial days training to how he innovates today and keeping pace with the evolving landscape of the sport. We discuss his time tra…

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Episode 50 with Adam Benayoun 1:52:06

3y ago1:52:06

1:52:06

We had the opportunity to speak with Professor Adam Benayoun. Blackbelt under Ryan Hall, Adam is a highly decorated competitor and teacher at the 50/50 Academy in Virgina. We pick his brain on everything including his teaching and learning methodology, his journey in jiu-jitsu, the importance of expanding one's horizons in learning and his training…

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Episode 49 with Arko vs Ratul 1:54:40

3y ago1:54:40

1:54:40

In this episode of Leverage Radio, we speak to Arko & Ratul. Both involved heavily in the promotion of MMA in Kolkata albeit in very different capacities. Over the years, this has resulted in some animosity and differences between the two. Last year, we were supposed to speak with Ratul and have him share his side of the story but due to cyclone Am…

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Episode 48 with Srikant Sekhar 1:13:02

3y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

On the latest episode of Leverage Radio, we host the one and only Srikant Sekhar a.k.a Captain Crazy. A graduate of the school of hard knocks, Srikant is a true wild man as he shares with us his journey competing on the Pro MMA circuit in India. A natural athlete, Srikant discusses his foray into martial arts and combat sports, how he started fight…

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Episode 47 with Bhabajeet Chaudhary 49:33

3y ago49:33

49:33

This past week we spoke to Indian MMA Legend Bhabajeet Chaudhary. Bhabajeet is one of the most decorated and consistent professional's in the country. We talk about his journey in MMA, his instrumental role in setting up a foundation for the sport in his part of the country, his (hopefully) upcoming fight and the necessity of a constant need for im…

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Episode 46 with David Karasek 1:15:46

3y ago1:15:46

1:15:46

Where the focus goes, the energy flows. This episode we speak to David Karasek. David is a former Olympian and 10x Swiss National swimming Champion. He is part of a 'Tribe of Athletes' and now coaches athletes on achieving their potential through applications of the 'Laws of Attraction'. It was a fascinating discussion, one that all prospects, cont…

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Episode 45 with Seth Rosario 1:20:52

3y ago1:20:52

1:20:52

Back after a long hiatus, this episode we speak to Seth Rosario. Seth is one of the most unique guys in the Indian MMA circuit. His blend of styles along with vicious instincts make him a formidable opponent. We discuss how he is getting on in this latest lockdown, we talk about Seth's career and the fight game in India. Everything from his Karate …

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Episode 44 with Professor Carl Massaro 1:33:46

3+ y ago1:33:46

1:33:46

Episode 44 of Leverage radio was possibly our greatest jiu-jitsu lore episode. We speak to Professor Carl Massaro. He is a 3rd degree Renzo Gracie blackbelt and owner of Renzo Gracie Northern Valley. A comrade in arms of John Danaher, Prof Massaro has trained with legends of the sport including Renzo Gracie, George Saint Pierre, Jake Shields, Firas…

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Episode 43 with Anshul Jubli 59:33

3+ y ago59:33

59:33

On this edition of Leverage Radio, we have the one and only King of Lions Anshul Jubli grace us with his presence. Anshul is a driven young man, who has conquered the Indian MMA scene and is sitting atop the MFN mountain as an undefeated and uncrowned champion in the lightweight division. Anshul is humble, hardworking and sincere, with the sole foc…

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Episode 42 with Ashwin Hoon 59:01

3+ y ago59:01

59:01

This episode at we breakdown Leverage IX. We discuss the matches, key moments and tactics shown in the hands down best display of Jiujitsu skills in India. This episode, we decided to breakdown some of the things we did right and some things we did wrong as we attempt to learn from our mistakes in order to not repeat them moving forward. This episo…

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Episode 41 with Mike Murrell 1:47:15

3+ y ago1:47:15

1:47:15

This week on Leverage Radio Ashwin Hoon speaks to his coach and Blackbelt Mike Murrell. A long overdue episode, where we get some insights into the minds of two highly sophisticated grapplers. They breakdown the Danaher Death squad, the evolution of Jiu-jitsu, the merging of the new school and old school, discussions around chess, playing music and…

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Episode 40 with Mannan Dattah 1:16:28

3+ y ago1:16:28

1:16:28

On our final episode for the year, Ashwin and Mohit speak to Mannan Dattah, the Director and Founder of Knockout Fight Club. Knockout Fight Club is one of the largest MMA gym chains in the country with branches all across Delhi & India. A very unique personality of Indian MMA, Mannan believes vehemently in the power of positivity and has a can-do a…

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Episode 39 with Aman Gusain 57:40

3+ y ago57:40

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10 days out from Leverage IX, Aman Gusain drops in for a chat. Aman is a multiple time jiujitsu champion. Having only trained for about 3 years, Aman has torn through the local and national scene to be established as one of the most exciting young jiujitsu talents in India. Protégé of @warriorscove and @ashwinhoon Aman is a true contender for the L…

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Episode 38 with Rajiv Khati 1:57:49

3+ y ago1:57:49

1:57:49

On a late night edition of Leverage Radio, we are joined by the evergreen Rajiv Khati. Rajiv is an entrepreneur, a talented musician, a passionate martial artist and is humbly confident in all his endeavours. He has traveled across India in pursuit of unifying the knowledge which exists in the respective regions. Rajiv was a perfect addition to the…

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Episode 37 with Tarun Yadav 1:07:08

3+ y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

The beast in action aka Tarun Yadav joins us on the latest episode of Leverage Radio. Tarun is a seasoned grappler, a multiple time jiu-jitsu champion and a purple belt under Siddharth Singh. Coming from one of the most formidable teams in Indian combat i.e. Crosstrain Fight Club, Tarun is looking forward to Leverage IX and to once again be in the …

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Episode 36 with Tribhuvan Issar 43:00

3+ y ago43:00

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Our guest this episode is another contender for the LFN IX welterweight crown. We welcome Tribhuvan Issar to the show. Tribhu is an all round fighter who doesn't mince his words and is definitely a dark horse of this tournament. Having trained with some of the best MMA fighters in the country, Tribhu plans to come in hyper conditioned and will cert…

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Episode 35 with Sunny Khatri 52:00

3+ y ago52:00

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The enigmatic Sunny Khatri dropped in for a chat. Sunny will be competing at this year's leverage IX. For anyone who doesn't know - Sunny is a straight savage. His passion for combat and combat sports is unmatched. He is an intense competitor and he loves what he does. We speak about his journey in martial arts, his path to training at Bali MMA and…

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Episode 34 with Chaitanya Gavali 57:56

3+ y ago57:56

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This episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Chaitanya Gavali. He is a multiple division MMA Champion & multi-time National grappling champion. He is the Founder of Ultimate Fitness MMA and is a Jiujitsu purple belt. Chaitanya will be competing at this year's leverage tournament and he is relishing the opportunity to showcase his skills. Chait…

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Episode 33 with Jitendra Khare 57:23

3+ y ago57:23

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On Leverage Radio this week, we had Jitendra "Vicky" Khare on as our guest. Jitendra is the Head Coach at Team Relentless and is the Founder of Evolution Fitness & Combat Sports Academy, in Mumbai. Having brought up in a disciplined boarding school environment Jitendra shares with us his Journey through Martial Arts. He talks to us about his motiva…

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Episode 32 with Prof. Arun Sharma 1:10:00

3+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Arun Sharma is India's First and only Jiu jitsu Blackbelt. Arun is a Black Belt under Professor Rodrigo Teixeira. He is certified in BJJ, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, PFS & Shaolin Kung Fu with 14 years of training experience. Arun has also trained various Military & Law Enforcement agencies, having certification from The US, The Philippines, Brazi…

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Episode 31 with Prof. Carlos Almeida 1:01:24

4y ago1:01:24

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Back with a banger of an episode. After a brief Hiatus we had the privilege of speaking with Professor Carlos Almeida on this edition of Leverage Radio. Professor Carlos is a 3rd degree blackbelt and carries all the wisdom that comes with the territory. He was kind, humble and simply inspirational. We speak to him about his journey through the spor…

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Episode 30 with Dhruv Chakkamadam 1:07:55

4y ago1:07:55

1:07:55

The super-talented and high flying Dhruv Chakkamadam was on with us this past week. For many who don't know Dhruv, he is a serious wild man. Dhruv is an outdoor adventurer at heart, a slackliner, a jiu-jitsu guy, a modern yogi, a phenomenal artist and a good vibes generator. Dhruv is a free spirit who brings genuine joy to those he meets and has a …

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Episode 29 with Karan Chauhan 1:19:47

4y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

We have the pleasure of speaking with Karan Chauhan. Karan is a young MMA prospect from Pune, Maharashtra. Over his short career, Karan has faced adversity and some challenging circumstances that would have stopped lesser men. He has an insatiable desire for combat, a maturity well beyond his years and has developed a penchant for hard work. We dis…

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Episode 28 with Anand Sharma 1:00:05

4y ago1:00:05

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This week Leverage Radio speaks to Anand Sharma. Anand is the founder of OmJiujitsu - an organisation helping develop grappling & Jiujitsu talent in Rural India. Anand is a highly decorated multiple time national champion including wins in ADCC India 2018, GFI, SJJIF and various overseas tournaments. Coming from humble beginnings, Anand has worked …

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Episode 27 with Caleb Khan 1:29:49

4y ago1:29:49

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Caleb Khan is a black belt under Eduardo Fraga and Ralph Gracie. Originally a high school wrestler, Caleb began his jiu-jitsu career in 2007 at Ralph Gracie Berkeley. He is an instructor, competitor, and the head of the grappling program at Guardian Gym in Oakland, CA. Caleb is THE Journeyman grappler because he travels the world showcasing his jiu…

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Episode 26 with Arko Dasgupta 1:24:54

4y ago1:24:54

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In conversation with Arko Dasgupta, the Head Coach of The Combat Clan in Kolkata. Arko is a Radio Jockey by night and a full-time MMA coach by day, he is a blue belt under Rhys Dykes and a stalwart of the MMA scene in Kolkata. We discuss his origins in the sport and his long standing friendship with our pal Shiba Banerjee. We talk about the "fakes"…

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Episode 25 with Gautam Raj Anand 1:42:05

4y ago1:42:05

1:42:05

A very special guest on this episode, as we speak to Gautam Raj Anand, the founder and CEO of Hubhopper. Gautam is a pioneer with numerous accolades to his name including 'Entrepreneur of the year' and was on the 'Forbes 30 under 30' for his work on Hubhopper. We follow his story on how he started Hubhopper years ago and how it has become the jugge…

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Episode 24 with Avantika Kochar 1:01:18

4y ago1:01:18

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A woman of many talents, Avantika Kochar is a writer, a dancer, a Yogini, a somatic healer, a Physiotherapist and much more. We had an extremely interesting talk with Avantika on her reflections during the lockdown. We talk about solitude and its role in our life. We discuss movement, morality and motivation for life and work, How to incorporate th…

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Episode 23 with Khriemelie Metha 1:09:32

4y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

We speak to Khriemelie Metha, one the top minds in Indian MMA. Head Coach to the Combat Academy Nagaland, his analytical approach to all facets of combat is very intriguing. What truly stands out is his analysis and breakdown of the mental side of the game. We discuss at length the Mindset required for fighting, training strategies for combat, wres…

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Episode 22 with Pushkraj Shirke 1:27:59

4y ago1:27:59

1:27:59

Pushkraj Shirke is the Director of Project Battlefit. He is an advertising creative director and fitness photographer with a passion for strength training, motorbikes and teaching Krav Maga. He is a K11 trained fitness and nutrition consultant, a fitness columnist for THE DNA, a guest editor for KRUNCH Fitness Magazine. Pushkraj is a digital market…

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Episode 21 with Devesh Thakur 55:44

4y ago55:44

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In conversation with Devesh Thakur. Devesh is the 88kg ADCC India champion and is one of the top prospects out of the institute of Jiu Jitsu in Bangalore. We discuss missing training due to Covid, training with injuries, working in Jiu-jitsu full time and the mindset necessary to accomplish your goals. He is a meditation master, highly positive and…

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Episode 20 with Kush Dhebar 55:46

4y ago55:46

55:46

Had a very interesting chat with Kush Dhebar, who is a Phd Candidate at Deccan College in Pune. Kush is an archaeologist who's work is dedicated to the finding of traces of sophisticated grappling through history in India. He shares part of his research, which was spectacular and fascinating, we speak about the past and the role of grappling in cul…

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Episode 19 with Miles Lukas 1:12:43

4y ago1:12:43

1:12:43

We literally had the best time speaking with Miles Lukas. Miles is a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, who has developed a comprehensive breath system applicable for just about everyone. We speak to him about his journey through jiu jitsu, his infamous match against Mike Murrell, how this breath work has changed …

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Episode 18 with Von Brian Saxena 55:19

4y ago55:19

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In talks with the brains behind @Desibeatdown. Von Brian Saxena is the founder of Desi beatdown - a platform for the promotion of local and national level MMA talent in India. Von has extensively covered both the amateur and professional MMA circuit for many years. We pick his brain for inside information on the inner workings of event production i…

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Episode 17 with Daniel Isaac 1:07:48

4y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Today we are speaking with Daniel Isaac. Dan is a 3rd generation martial artist and a true pioneer for the Martial Arts in India. We speak to him about his life long journey in Martial Arts, we discuss the politics of Sport and the Evolution of MMA in India. He recently spearheaded development of a world federation - GAMMAF - an organisation to ste…

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Episode 16 with Mayank Kohli 57:34

4y ago57:34

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We got a chance to catch up with our good friend and training partner Mayank Kohli. Mayank is a multi-time national grappling & jiu-jitsu champion and has recently turned Pro in MMA. He talks to us about his experience in the cage and how he's been keeping focused during the Quarantine. We talk about his origin story, some coping strategies for Cov…

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Episode 15 with Renjith Ravindran 50:07

4y ago50:07

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This week on Leverage Radio, we speak to Renjith Ravindran, co-founder of Lockerroom.in one of the country's top MMA & Combat sports outlets. The Idea behind LockerRoom is to be a one-stop destination for all the combat sports updates in India. Renjith is soft spoken, insightful and dedicated to his craft. We discuss the Indian MMA scene, his past …

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Episode 14 with Ashwin Hoon 1:31:56

4y ago1:31:56

1:31:56

Back Again with Ashwin Hoon. We had a guest cancel on us and continued on as Ashwin had some stuff to get off his chest. So you wanna be a professional athlete? Then listen to this one. We go deep into training, his routine, the mindset required to compete, the differences between dedication and hard work. If you're not obsessed, are you really a p…

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Episode 13 with Prashanth Kota 1:38:57

4y ago1:38:57

1:38:57

This week we speak to Prashanth Kota, he is the head instructor at the Four Pillar Fight Academy. Prashanth shares his experiences of struggling to find training partners, starting his own academy in Chennai and the incorporation of Parkour into their Jiu-Jitsu. A true martial artist, travelling the world to get his training in, Ashwin and Prashant…

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Episode 12 with Debojit Dasgupta 1:25:06

4y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Another Institute of Jiujitsu veteran Debojit Dasgupta talks to us ahead of his preparation for Leverage Fight Night. Coming off a mixed ADCC run, Debo discusses his jiu-jitsu, his competition mindset and his ADCC experience. We also talk diet, training, relationships and a heck of a lot more. Debo is an outstanding representative of his academy, t…

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Episode 11 with Asha Badrinath 1:27:13

4y ago1:27:13

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Asha is one of the toughest Jiujitsu practitioners in the country and an absolute savage. She is an ex-rugby player, a life long athlete and the 2020 ADCC India champion. She shares her struggle for finding competitive opponents, discusses her plans to go Pro and how she stands out in a sport dominated by men. Highly motivated, super humble and ext…

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Episode 10 with Robert Degle 1:46:20

4y ago1:46:20

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Nearly two hours of us picking his brain and making jokes. Robert discusses his will to train, his drive to improve, his influences, we go into deep heel hook and jiu-jitsu theory along with his sessions around the world. He shares his plans for Singapore and discusses training with the Danaher Death Squad plus much more. Truly an honour and a plea…

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Episode 8 with Siddharth Singh 1:19:52

4y ago1:19:52

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In conversation with Siddharth Singh aka @cfcsid. Siddharth is a Brown belt under Ivan Tomasetti, Sid has won numerous national and international competitions and is Head Coach to one of the most successful combat gyms in the country - Crosstrain Fight Club. Involved with combat sports since he was 12, Sid's journey into the heart of the MMA / Jiuj…

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Episode 7 with Shaun Loyal 36:30

4y ago36:30

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Latest episode with Shaun Loyal is out now! Shaun is one of the competitors in this year's leverage tournament. He is our training partner at warriors cove and is one of the hardest workers in that room. His development over the last few years has been nothing short of exceptional. Coming off a mixed ADCC India tournament, Shaun discusses training …

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Episode 6 with 411 Fightwear 59:23

4y ago59:23

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Today we speak to the minds behind 411 Fightwear - India's top jiu-jitsu wearables brand. 411 Fightwear is one of the title sponsors of this year's tournament. We speak to the founders to understand their challenges, successes and the sacrifices made to build a product with genuine quality. Nothing happens overnight, success won't just fall into yo…

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Episode 5 with Shiba Banerjee 59:41

4y ago59:41

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This episode we speak to Shiba Banerjee. He is the owner and head coach of the Alpha Omega Combat Sports and the head of state for SJJIF for West Bengal. He will be competing in this year's Leverage Fight Night and for sure is one of the dark horses of our tournament. Shiba is genuine, super humble and open about his thoughts on training. We talk a…

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Episode 4 with Rohit Vasudevan 1:12:51

4y ago1:12:51

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We had a great conversation with Rohit Vasudevan, Head coach of the Institute of Jiujitsu from Bangalore & Gold medalist at ADCC India. Mr.Vasudevan is the under 66 kg pro division champ and will representing India in the upcoming ADCC trials. Rohit has a keen mind and some exceptional skills for the sport. We talk about his journey, IJJ's training…

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