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Striving to shine a light on the leaders, change makers and entrepreneurs that are making an impact on our communities here in Australia. Join Mike Drysdale as he explores the experiences, motivations and wisdom of some of our countries best and brightest.
Conversations with your every day Jiu-Jitsu people, about everything and anything :). You can learn more about the host, Dave here: https://www.basebuildinc.com/dave-mckillen-president-basebuild-inc
Welcome to the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcast, a podcast dedicated to Gracie Jiu Jitsu and all things Gracie, including self defense, competition, anti bullying, women's self defense and empowerment, nutrition, and most especially the people involved in GJJ..........This podcast is for the average Joe; it's for anyone who practices, trains, teaches, or just loves to talk about or hear about Gracie Jiu Jitsu. We'll explore the lives of Gracie JJ practitioners, how they got involved with the ...
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WhichMat Podcast Ep. #23: Robert Drysdale talks about the controversial origins of BJJ, the deterioration of Jiu-Jitsu as we know it and the day he dojo stormed!
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Robert Drysdale talks about the controversial origins of BJJ, the deterioration of Jiu-Jitsu as we know it , what made Carlson Gracie so great and the day he dojo stormed! This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.
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GJJR! EP 148 Healing Trauma With Jiu Jitsu - Jamie Marich, Ph-D & Anna Pirkl, LMFT
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Jamie Marich, Ph-d and Anna Pirkl, LMFT, authors of Healing Trauma with Jiu Jitsu, discuss what trauma is and how common it is, the toll it takes on our lives, how trauma shrinks our worlds, the link/relationship between addictions and trauma, importance of physical play, moving from victim mentality to warrior activist, the range of response in Ji…
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WhichMat Podcast Ep. #22: The UFC's Kenny Florian discusses how breathing practices and blocking people on Social helped him compete at the highest level!
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The UFC's Kenny Florian discusses how breathing practices and blocking people on Social Media helped him compete at the highest level! This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.
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WhichMat's JJJ Ep. #21: BJJ Moses talks training Jiu-Jitsu with pit-bulls and how Jiu-Jitsu mentally prepared him for a confrontation at the airport!
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BJJ Moses AKA Gene Cook talks training Jiu-Jitsu with pit-bulls, slowing opponents down intentionally and how Jiu-Jitsu mentally prepared him for a confrontation at the airport! This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.By David McKillen & Carlos Santos
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WhichMat's JJJ Ep. #20: The UFC's Mike Goldberg talks Charles Oliveira, Conor, Ronda and the good old days.
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The UFC's Mike Goldberg talks Charles Oliveira's weight miss, Conor McGregor being rib-punched, Ronda's days and the good old days of the UFC. This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.
Rickson discusses writing his book, how his philosophy about fighting has changed through the years, learning to fight without emotion, Representing the Gracie legacy, His early fights in Japan, the spirit of the samurai, being treated like a God in Japan, cold exposure, meditation and his fire ceremony during his fight prep, the incredible power o…
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WhichMat's JJJ Ep. #19: Third degree black belt John McKean discusses the importance of rituals in BJJ and learning with Pedro Sauer.
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Third degree black belt John McKean discusses rituals in BJJ, Pedro Sauer and the early days of BJJ in Utah, training in Brazil as a "Gringo!" and also how each person's BJJ journey truly is their own. This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.…
In this interview Ricardo discusses his academy and how it got it’s name, the special things going on in addition to Jiu Jitsu out of his academy, working with wounded veterans and some modalities that have helped him, what he learned from Navy frog men, the KB1 foundation working with PTSD and suicidal ideation, the incredible variety of high leve…
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WhichMat's JJJ Ep. #18: Fabio Caram talks about how far Jiu-Jitsu lineage loyalty should go and how to handle those powerful adult blue belts as an over 40 higher belt.
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Black belt Fabio Caram of OBJJ in Orlando talks about how far Jiu-Jitsu lineage loyalty should go and how to handle those powerful adult blue belts as an over 40 higher belt. This podcast was formally known as the Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Podcast and has since been rebranded to The WhichMat Podcast.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #17: Police tactics when grappling with suspects and Jiu-Jitsu with Josh Bowling.
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Josh Bowling of Resilience BJJ in Visalia, California discusses Police tactics when grappling with suspects and Jiu-Jitsu.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #16: Dr. Randy Boyle discusses when computers will become smarter than us, World War 3 and of course Jiu-Jitsu!
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Dr. Randy Boyle computer securities expert discusses World War 3, when robots will become smarter than us and of course Jiu-Jitsu!
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #15: TV Series Gold Rush's own Fred Lewis talks Green Berets and grappling.
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TV Series Gold Rush's own Fred Lewis talks everything from Green Berets and grappling to surviving on a stress inducing television show.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Episode #14: 6th degree black belt Professor Ricardo Liborio talks about bringing Jiu-Jitsu to Universities and much more.
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6th degree black belt Professor Ricardo Liborio talks about bringing Jiu-Jitsu to Universities, who invented Jiu-Jitsu and important elements of self defense.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Episode #13: How to run a successful Jiu-Jitsu business/gym with Chad Golay
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Starting out from ground zero and growing the gym into a thriving business, Chad talks about the ins and outs of running a successful martial arts gym.By David McKillen & Carlos Santos
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Episode #11: Brandon Day talks business, being an African American in Utah and Jiu-Jitsu.
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Brandon Day talks about being an entrepreneur, an African American in Utah and Jiu-Jitsu.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Episode #12: Black belt Amy Campo talks ladies Jiu-Jitsu and a Girls in Gis event.
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Black belt Amy Campo joins us to talk a little about ladies Jiu-Jitsu and the exciting Girls in Gis event here in Salt Lake.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #10: McDojoLife’s Rob Ingram talks about calling out fake black belts and false martial artistry.
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Rob Ingram from McDojoLife is on the show discussing, among other things, calling out fake black belts and false martial artists.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #9: Two "everyday guys" and how Jiu-Jitsu changed their lives with Marcus Singleton and Jevon Glover.
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It would be easy to focus on interviewing only the "celebrity" types but it is important to remember that Jiu-Jitsu can and has made a difference in the lives of regular people like you and me.By David McKillen & Carlos Santos
Randy McElwee is a Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner / director of GRACIE® Jiu Jitsu Athens - Team Pedro Sauer at American Black Belt Academy in Athens, GA He also serves on the board of directors for the Pedro Sauer association. In this interview he discusses various subjects including going into the Army and straight to Special Forces; what it too…
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #8: CPR for Jiu-Jitsu with paramedic Josh Lee.
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Red Cross certified paramedic Josh Lee talks about CPR for Jiu-Jitsu and what to do in bad situations.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #7: Going from white belt to black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, with Tyler Mears.
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Black belt Tyer Mears gives his perspective on what we should focus on from white to black.
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #6: SEAL Team 1 member Greg Simons and Nuclear Specialist Captain Chris Velez talk BJJ and current affairs.
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With all that's happening in the world now, there couldn't be a better time to talk "BJJ for the military" with two specialist on the topic of war.
EP 144 Rick Ellis is a Roy Dean Black belt and founder of The Art of Skill. In this interview he talks about being a musician in his youth; his nomadic lifestyle; early days at Roy Dean’s academy and Roy’s effect on him; training with Luis Heredia in Maui; training with Alexey Cruz in Maine; where the name 3rd Way Jiu Jitsu came from; the inner cha…
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #5: Shaolin Kung-Fu martial arts and now Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Mr. Mike Phan.
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Mike Phan started his martial arts career in a Shaolin monastery in China of all places as a child. Now settled in Salt Lake City, Utah Mike shared with us his Life story!By David McKillen & Carlos Santos
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #4: Wimhof expert Avi Greenberg and Dr. Jeff Chung talk about health and Jiu-Jitsu.
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Wimhof expert Avi Greenberg and Dr. Jeff Chung talk about health and Jiu-Jitsu.By David McKillen & Carlos Santos
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #3: It's official! Bobby Maximus is headed to the UFC again!
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Dave and Carlos chat with Robert MacDonald (AKA Bobby Maximus) as he prepares to compete in the 2022 season of The Ultimate Fighter!By David McKillen & Carlos Santos
Ray Griffin, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner/head instructor of Griffin Jiu Jitsu Academy in Orem Utah, discusses his journey, including starting with karate and his grandfathers’ advice, How UFC 1 affected him, starting and training JJ with Pedro Sauer in Utah, his family and the parallels of JJ and parenting, his academy and how it really is a f…
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #2: Ginalee Davis and Natalie Dobson talk BJJ for females.
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Dave chats with Ginalee and Natalie about what it's like to roll Jiu-Jitsu as a female.By David McKillen & Carlos Santos
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WhichMat's Jiu-Jitsu Jabber Ep. #1: Prof. Carlos Santos and his philosophy on Jiu-Jitsu.
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Dave McKillen chats about all things Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Carlos Santos on the road to IBJJF World Masters 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.By Dave
Ryron Gracie returns for a lively and interesting discussion. In this interview he discusses morning routines, his family and their recent move), cold plunges, the 32 principles (how they came about and the importance of them in learning and being efficient in Jiu Jitsu), Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) and the recent HBO show, sexual predators in ji…
Miles Lukas, BJJ Black Belt, Certified Wim Hof instructor, & owner of Breath Fitness. In this interview we discuss his Jiu Jitsu journey-including training with Jerry Brewer, Phil Migliarese, Steve Maxwell, Relson Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Kurt Oseander, etc.; training with the heavy weight group at Dave Camarillo’s school and its effect on his develop…
Dave Kama, 5th degree Rickson Gracie black belt and head of Kama Jiu Jitsu. Dave is one of the very few people to have trained under Master Rickson and have all his belts awarded to him by Rickson, blue belt through black belt. Dave Kama also #2 of the “Dirty Dozen”, a moniker given to the first 12 non-Brazilians to earn the coveted black belt. In …
Roy Marsh, founder of Roy Marsh Jiu Jitsu and owner/head instructor of Gracie Schwarzwald, discusses his early days in NC with TEAM ROC; his move to Germany, and what that’s been like; his philosophy including competition type focus and self defense focus, why the ability to control your opponent is so important, information gathering while rolling…
Sensei/Coach Erik Paulson is a champion fighter, world renowned instructor/coach, and founder of Combat Submission Wrestling. He discusses how he stayed productive this past year, transitioning from fighter to coach, changing universal energies, UFOs, being ready when the creative juices come, writing dvd project on a napkin on an airplane, changes…
Featuring 2020 Episode Clips from Evandro Nunes (The Lion and when to let him out), Matt Thornton (training with Rickson, Chris Hauter, fundamentals as universal concepts), Ricky Lundell (starting BJJ as a kid with Pedro Sauer, the time he “fought” Pedro’s daughter Taissa), Scott Nelson (Emotional Intelligence and its impact on his life and Jiu Jit…
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GJJR! EP 136 Lessons Learned in 2020 - Group Discussion with 7 Pedro Sauer Black Belts
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In This episode we talk about challenges, triumphs and lessons learned in 2020. Joining me for this episode I have Pedro Sauer Black Belts: Randy McElwee Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens (Athens, GA) Mark Cukro Integrated Martial Arts (concord, NC) Alan Baker Atlanta Martial Arts Center, (Woodstock GA) Dan Berry Integrated Martial Arts of Utah (Salt Lake Ci…
Richard Bresler is back on the show. Bichard is a 6th degree black belt and Rorion Gracie’s first US student. In this interview he discusses his new book, Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life, and the process of writing it with Scott Burr; stories of the original UFCs, receiving his black belt; biggest influences on his life; Pedro S…
Jim Kelly, Pedro Sauer Black Belt, and owner and head instructor of Cincinnati Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, discusses his life growing up, his time in the Marine Corps (forced recon), his martial arts journey, including discovering BJJ while looking for Tae Kwon Do, stick fighting at The Gathering with the Dog Brothers, training with Paul Vunak, The “marti…
Scott Burr is a black belt professor and the first person to earn the rank of black belt from legendary BJJ pioneer Professor Steve Maxwell. He also holds black belts in Kodokan Judo and the Kuk Sul Do, and is a MaxwellSC-certified Pro Trainer, holding Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in both the MaxwellSC Kettlebell and Bodyweight Training syste…
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GJJR! EP 132 Ryron Gracie Meet The Listeners 2
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Ryron Gracie Returns to surprise callers with a phone call. Listeners called include Jarod Zieffling, Greg Nelson, James Guynn, Danial Raza, Joel Ambrosia, Loren Files, and Jean Soares
Evandro Nunes is an instructor at Gracie University HQ. He’s a highly successful former competitor, winning numerous high level competitions, including world championships. He is a genuine, authentic, and highly insightful person, and this was a very interesting interview. In This interview he discusses what the Lion is and when to let it out, less…
EP 130 Clark Gracie is the grandson of Grand Master Carlos Gracie and oldest son of GM Carley Gracie. He is a BJJ world champion and a world renowned instructor. In this episode we discuss how he’s coping with the current covid 19 situation and his thoughts on moving forward, his philosophy on training, sport vs competition focus, building “insuran…
Mike The Cop is a police officer, Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and public figure/entertainer who makes videos to entertain people and build good relations between law enforcement and the community. He’s also the author of You Can’t Make This Stuff Up. In this interview we discuss the recent incident where an officer was kicked onto train tracks, what le…
Scotty Nelson BJJ pioneer. He formed OTM, one of the first successful JJ websites and technique platforms back in 1997, and has traveled the world contributing to BJJ in a multitude of ways. He’s a blackbelt under Jeff Glover and has had a huge impact on various aspects of BJJ and MMA. In this interview we discuss. In this interview we discuss his …
Matt Thornton is the founder, CEO and Head coach of Straight Blast GYM (SBG) International. He has trained countless martial artists and coaches, and has worked with some of the best MMA fighters, grapplers and combat athletes in the world. In this interview we discuss several subjects including his start in martial arts, serving in the Army, his s…
Professor Ricardo Almeida is a Renzo Gracie black belt, a retired UFC and Pride FIghter, and founder of Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy. In this episode he discusses the power of Jiu Jitsu in people's lives and who Jiu Jitsu is for, overcoming fear through Jiu Jitsu , how to get through this current self isolation situation, growing up with his brother…
Ricky Lundell is FILA world champion, a 2 time Pankration world champion, and a Jiu Jitsu world champion. He’s a former D-1 Wrestler and the youngest person to receive a black belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu in the US. He is a world renowned wrestling, BJJ, and MMA coach, and 4th degree BJJ Black Belt under Master Pedro Sauer. Ricky is a prominent coach, …
Michael Heinz is a Jiu Jitsu instructor, yoga & meditation expert, and owner of SBG Texas. In this episode he discusses his jiu jitsu and life journey, living and teaching overseas & how living abroad can help you grow and broaden your perspective, training in Korea under John Frankl, the UFC’s influence on him, his thoughts on competition, trainin…
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GJJR! EP 123 Greg Nelson, Keith Owen, & Mark Cukro
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In this episode Marty has a discussion with Professors Keith Owen, Greg Nelson, and Mark Cukro about starting the year off strong and staying strong throughout the year. They discuss How not to fizzle out half way through the year; Goals versus Resolutions; The importance of goals and the biggest mistakes in doing goals; Accountability; Leading by …
End of the year episode featuring clips from Roger Gracie (what made him so successful and mastering the cross collar choke), Sophia McDermott (being part of the Jiu Jitsu community and advice for people new to BJJ), Physical Culture and BJJ (with Roy Dean, Henry Akins, John Frankl, and Robb Wolf (how BJJ can cause physical imbalances)), Robert Dry…
