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BJJ Panda Journeys, Stories from the Mats

Nicholas Chernoff, Victor Gondim

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Listen to the journey of people training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We talk to people of all ages, skill levels and styles. Each episode Nick and Vic will talk with a BJJ practitioner learning more about who they really are, where they started and what makes their journey unique.
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We are back. Very excited to get back to it after a short break. We figured the best way to welcome everyone back is to talk about our journey and what we have been up to the last couple of months. Make sure you like and follow us on Instagram @bjj_Pandas and Face Book Bjj Pandas and let us know if you are interested in sharing your journey. You ca…
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This week we meet Dillon Vowell. Dillon may be a white belt, but has an amazing journey that includes MMA fights, wrestling, No-Gi BJJ and a whole lot more. Dillon has an amazing out look and an amazing Journey. You can connect with Dillion on Instagram @relentlessdillonvowel Also check out his sponsor, Driveway Dumpsters and Paper St Coffee, paper…
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This week we meet Drew Milden an fellow podcaster. Drew has a really cool journey that include more than just Jiu Jitsu, but is certainly passionate about Jiu Jitsu! While he has just started his BJJ Journey he has certainly had an interesting journey in order to get to this point. Check out his podcast for more just search for "Drew Vs the World P…
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This week we meet Ben, he is a Black belt, a coach, an academy owner and a really cool guy. Ben has recently opened his own academy Haven Jiu Jitsu in Baldwinsville NY (Central NY) and it is amazing. Ben is also doing some really awesome work with the local police departments and Syracuse University to study the effects of BJJ training in Law Enfor…
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This week we meet Sebstian, he is currently a purple belt and trains from where ever he happens to be. We get to walk through his journey staring in high school as a wrestler. We get to hear about his experiences as he has traveled all over the country for work and has been able to train at the same time. Thanks again to Sebastian for coming on the…
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This week we meet Dylan Gebhart, Dylan is currently a white belt in BJJ and ranked in Judo. We get to talk to Dylan about his Journey and what he has experienced just starting out. It was a lot of fun chatting Dylan and hearing his perspective and thoughts. Thanks again to Dylan for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... To join our Dis…
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This week we meet Bella Gondim, Vic's little sister. She is an amazing blue belt and at only 18 years old has a very promising Jiu Jitsu journey in front of her. It was great to hear about her starting her journey and some of the people that have influenced her life in a positive way through Jiu Jitsu. Thanks again to Bella for coming on the show!!…
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This week we meet Chris Ziegler, the most consistent member of Panda Power Hour. We always say we want to hear journeys from White to Black and everything in between... So we have our first adult white belt. Listen to how it began for Chris and why he continues to train. Thanks again to Chris for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... T…
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This week we bring a little different spin on our normal conversations. We sat down with Aaron Vince "The Philosophical Panda" and just talked... We talked about Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Martial arts in general along with some other random topics. We plan to bring a little different spin once per month so let us know what you think. Sit back, relax a…
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This week we meet Nakana Costa "The Hawaiian Panda". Nakana has been training Jiu Jitsu for over a decade. He also has three kids that train and plenty of crazy stories!! He is a Black Belt that trains under Professor Shawn Hammonds out of Guardian MMA in Nashville, TN. One of the funniest people I know and a ton of fun to talk with. Thanks again t…
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This week we meet Betty. You may remember her from her instagram fame a couple of months ago when she won double gold at Worlds, but that wasn't the coolest part, she was also awarded her Black Belt by Professor Diego Bispo at age 65!! She started training BJJ at 54 years old because... she didn't want to join a book club! This is truly one amazing…
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This week we meet the Pender's. Marissa and Jeremy Pender, husband and wife, both black belts under the Team Shawn Hammonds. We hear not only about how they started their martial arts Journey, but also how they started as a couple. This is truly one amazing family that is all in when in comes to living the Martial Arts lifestyle. Thanks again to Je…
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This week we meet Aaron, the "The Philosophical Panda". Aaron has been training Jiu Jitsu for over three year and has also trained in Karate, Krav Maga and Kick Boxing. He has a very different approach and a very cool story. This episode was really fun and you get to hear how Aaron has progressed on his Journey and brought friends along with him. E…
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Happy New Year!!! This week we meet we have a very special episode. We talk with four kids that train BJJ. Meet Sadie Chernoff, Calvin Rogers, Lillian Upchurch, and Emma Ziegler. All four of these kids work hard, train hard, compete hard and know how to have fun. This was such a great episode to record, talking to these kids and hearing about the J…
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This week episode is a little different. This week we meet Ryan, the "The Mind Panda". While Ryan doesn't train Jiu Jitsu, he does understand the mental aspect of combat and combat sports. During his time on the show we talk about the different ways your mind and body can work together to help you be more comfortable in uncomfortable situations. Ry…
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This week we meet Mike Schaffeld, the Big Strong Panda. Mike has been training for over three years. In this episode we hear about the apprehensions that people can have just starting this sport. We also get to hear how training Jiu Jitsu has impacted not only Mike's life, but his family in a positive way. Oh yea and we also hear about the time Mik…
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This week we meet James "On Fire" Fisher. James has been training sine the mid 2000s, and has certainly had one heck of a journey. Hear about his very first days starting as a "fighter" training in a trailer with shag carpet for mats!! You can learn directly from James via his Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26807337 you can subscribe …
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This week we meet Gabe Slone. Gabe has been training for just over 13 years. Most recently competed at the Worlds and won GOLD in Brown Belt Masters Open weight!!! He as also competed and won Silver and is currently ranked number 3 in the world at Brown Belt Masters level!! Hear about his very first day on the mats and gain insight and wisdom he sh…
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This week we meet Logan Glass. Logan has been training for just over 3 years. In that time he has had some amazing personal growth. Hear all about how he got his start and what he has overcome in just the past year alone. Thanks again to Logan for coming on the show!!! As a reminder we have a new line of BJJ apparel including rash guards and Gis AR…
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This week we meet Levi Batta of "Bright Jiu Jitsu" in Bright Indiana. Levi has been training for over 13 years and has seen a lot. Not only does he talk about his experience on the mats, he also talks about person struggle and victories that his family has endured. Levi is getting ready for a Super Fight you can see him in Kentucky at the Madison T…
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This week we meet Coach Dirk owner of "Against the Grain MMA and Boxing" out of Columbus Georgia. As US Army vet, fighter and coach he is on an amazing journey. We got to not only hear about the things that have made him the person he is today, we also got some sound advice from someone that has been in the sport of over 14 years. Thanks again to D…
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This week we meet Alisa Hampton. She has an amazing background as a Muay Thai practitioner and coach, a person trainer, yoga instructor AND a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We walk through her experiences transitioning and mixing all of these forms of fitness and martial arts and how they have worked together to for her Journey. Alisa has also…
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This week we meet Zack Thompson. He is an Artist, a philosopher, a kickboxer, a Jiu Jitsu practitioner and all around fun guy!! Not to mention the guy that coined the phrase "F that guy!!" so you know this is going to be good. Sit back, relax and enjoy... Make sure to let us know what you think by commenting on our Facebook Page: Panda Power Hour, …
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This week we meet with Jeremy Martin. He is a Physical Therapist and the main person everyone in the gym goes to with all of their broken bits. Jeremy has a long history with martial arts and most recently started his Journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We had a lot of fun exploring all of the experiences that have led Jeremey to the point he is at tod…
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This week we get to meet Mike Little. Mike is a Brown Belt in BJJ and has been with Jordan Sullivan for almost his entire Journey. During our time with Mike we hear about how this amazing journey started and some of the trial and tribulations Mike has had along the way. We also get to hear how Jiu Jitsu saved Mikes life!! This is certainly an episo…
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This week we meet Drew Knote, a Chief Warrant in the US Army and the reason Nick started Jiu Jitsu. Drew walks us through his journey starting in the mid 2000s, taking a break and starting again after time off. Sit back, relax and enjoy... Make sure to let us know what you think by commenting on our Facebook Page: Panda Power Hour, Instagram: BJJ P…
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This week we meet Jesse "Prideslayer" Romans and BBJ practitioner, and pro kickboxer. We hear about Jesse's journey, from the beginning through the present. Jesse was an over weight back yard brawler, who found BJJ and became a pro kickboxer and work on pro MMA fighter, Make sure to let us know what you think by commenting on our Facebook Page: Pan…
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This week we meet Russ Kenney, Masters 3 Black Belt Silver Medalist at the most recent IBBJF Pans!! We hear about Russ' journey, from the beginning through the present. Russ has an amazing journey starting 13 years ago, including his latest experience competing at the Pans under the Team Shawn Hammonds flag. Russ' Journey as a Ronin with Team Shawn…
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Earning a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu is a great achievement. Imagine earning one before your 20th Birthday! This episode we introduce Victor Gondim the youngest panda in our embarrassment (the name of a group of pandas, for real, look it up). Starting from his early years training to today. Join us while we follow the journey of this young up and com…
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Please bear with us as we continue to improve the audio experience, still trying to figure all this out... Enjoy!! This episode we walk through the Journey of the "THE Big Fat Panda" Nick Chernoff. We hear about how and why he started his BJJ Journey along with his two kids, Maddison and Sadie, and wife Tara. Nick Talks through not only his Jiu Jit…
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We are getting better, still please bear with us as we continue to improve the audio experience, still trying to figure all this out... Enjoy!! In this episode we meet Shawn Snyder the other Panda that started Panda Power Hour and THIS podcast. We listen to Shawn walk through his journey from starting martial arts as a child, then becoming a Marine…
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Please bear with us as we continue to improve the audio experience, still trying to figure all this out... Enjoy!! This episode is a brief background on the host, Shawn and Nick. We talk about why we started this podcase, talking about the different journeys that we are all on as we travel down the road of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu . We hope you enjoy an…
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