Bjjbrick Podcast- Bjj, Jiu-jitsu, Mma, Martial Arts, No-gi And Good Times!

This week we are excited to have Emily Kwok back on the BjjBrick Podcast. This interview by Joe covers a wide range of topics that are useful to all grapplers. We talk about: Her background in BJJ Her time in Japan Fighting as a life skill Kids doing BJJ Dealing with parents and kids doing jiu-jitsu Women doing BJJ Finding the right gym for you Tips for women doing Business and Jiu-Jitsu https://www.princetonbjj.com/ Quote of the week: “Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind” Rudyard Kipling Article of the week: How to avoid staph, ringworm, and MRSA while doing BJJ https://foxfitnessbjj.com/specials.html?fbclid=IwAR0Upb0jX0TTv-i3wRc0t6A-C7Gpr-7DBbRy-foCwcmjpkwPRey9uvlq85I Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here! Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod     This entry was posted in BjjBrick Podcast and tagged bjj emily kwok by byronjabara. Bookmark the permalink.

We talk about: Doing a 24 hour marathon of BJJ Dealing with injuries and making changes to his game Raising money for suicide prevention The process of rolling for 24 hours His plans to raise money for the future Tips for doing a 24 hour roll Links: The Force of Inspiration Obi on Facebook Donations for 24 hour roll Quote of the week: Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy” Leo Buscaglia Article of the week: The 4 T’s of your favorite training partner Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here! Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod https://foxfitnessbjj.com/specials.html?fbclid=IwAR0Upb0jX0TTv-i3wRc0t6A-C7Gpr-7DBbRy-foCwcmjpkwPRey9uvlq85I

We talk about: The new tv show Warrior The history of Bruce Lee writing the treatment for Warrior The Chinatown Tong wars The Bruce Lee Foundation Teaching kids a growth mindset Links: The Warrior The Bruce Lee Foundation Quote of the week: This week we each pick a Bruce Lee quote “Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later teh man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.” Bruce Lee “The Successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” Bruce Lee “The more we value things, the less we value ourselves.” Bruce Lee Article of the week: Should A Blue Belt Be Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Absolutely! Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

This week we have an interview with brown belt Amanda Leve. Amanda recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the +60kg division. This is a great opportunity to learn about Amanda before she competes in ADCC this year. We talk about: Opening her own BJJ school Training gi and nogi Having a basic game Starting BJJ with a group of guys Doing the ADCC trials Her school Leve BJJ Doing jiu-jitsu as a kid Her Dad’s influence over her BJJ Training with her brother Doing MMA Links: Leve BJJ Amanda on instagram Quote of the week: “The true art of memory is the art of attention” Samuel Johnson Article of the week: Benefits of Recreational Sports on adults Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

This is a feeling we all have at some time in BJJ. We do our best to tackle this question and give you some advice to keep your growth at a level you are happy with. We talk about: Times we have not gotten better What to do if you are not getting any better Can you get worse while training BJJ? Adjusting your game Why it is difficult to judge your improvements How to tell if you are getting better Are you holding yourself back? Why a plateau happens How to find direction with your jiu-jitsu Quote of the week: “If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” Bruce Lee Article of the week: How I Treat My Blue Belts Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

This week we have an interview with black belt Alec Baulding. Alec is the 88kg ADCC east coast trials winner. You will find Alec training at Valhalla Jiu Jitsu in Göteborg, Sweden. We talk about: Training in Sweden The development of his game His style of BJJ Training for ADCC Learning how to wrestle His game for gi and no-gi Off the mat training The possibility of doing MMA Learning striking Helping the students he trains with Links: Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu Alec on Instagram Alec on Facebook Quote of the week: “You can never plan the future by the past” Edmund Burke Article of the week: Why didn’t you fix it? I didn’t know it was broken! Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

This week we have an interview with Amal Easton black belt John Combs. John is the 77kg ADCC west coast trials winner. We talk about: His start with wrestling His early jiu-jitsu How he studies jiu-jitsu Teaching jiu-jitsu Training for ADCC Making the jump from brown belt to black belt Waking up early as a habit Links: John Combs website The Power of Habit tri-massage Pingwin Fingers Airship Botanicals John on Facebook Quote of the week: “I didn’t think; I experimented.” Anthony Burges Article of the week: 5 Things Every White Belt Must Learn Before Blue Belt Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

This week we have an interview with brown belt Mason Fowler. Mason has recently won the ADCC West Coast Trials for the 99 Kg division. We talk about: His start to Jiu-Jitsu The decision to do BJJ full time Changing from MMA to BJJ Lessons learned from MMA and rugby Doing both gi and no-gi His performance at the ADCC trials What Mason was like as a lower belt Dealing with a loss on the mats Getting a good warm up Tips for the hobbiest grappler Links: Ciao Terra Moya Brand Fight to finish Mason on Instagram Quote of the week: “It is the fight alone that Pleases us, not the victory.” Blaise Pascal Article of the week: What role do sports play in the mental health of children? Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

We talk about: Why play top game? Advantages of top game The types of top games we like to play Passing guard Passing half guard Keeping top position Getting more pressure Quote of the week: “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language” Dale Carnegie Article of the week: Ring Bell For Service Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

  This week we have an interview with author Chuck Rylant. Chuck has written many books including two about BJJ. His newest book is Success- The Path to Personal Fulfillment Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fighters. He has also written Motivation- Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts. We talk about: Getting injured in a foot pursuit Teaching arrest and control to police officers Different techniques used for law enforcement Being an expert witness for court His books Motivation and Success Being a good teammate Links: Motivation- Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts Success- The Path to Personal Fulfillment Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fighters Chuckrylant.com paragonbjjslo.com Quote of the week: “Any day above ground is a good day son. I don’t think anyone who was given another shot at life would ever find issue with a rainy day again.” Gary Robbins Article of the week: Disorder and Chaos Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Maria Malyjasiak. You will find Maria training at Abmar Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Vienna Virginia. We talk about: Her start to martial arts Changing from judo to jiu-jitsu Moving to the United States Changes to her game over the years Her training routine Listening to music before she steps on the mat Starting a women’s program Links: Abmar Barbosa Jiu Jitsu Academy Hyperflybrand use discount code Grumpy10 Maria on facebook Maria on instagram Quote of the week: “Attackers may sometimes regret bad moves, but it is much worse to forever regret an opportunity you allowed to pass you by.” Garry Kasparov Article of the week: Why I Train Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here!

This week we have an interview with black belt Jake Mackenzie. Jake is a under Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu. Jake shares lots of stories about his early travels to Brazil, and developing his favorite guards.             We talk about:     His start to BJJ Traveling to Brazil Early competitions Dealing with nervousness Tips for half guard and deep half The difference between half and deep half guard Reverse half guard How his competition experience helps him as a coach     Quote of the week: “I was told that I couldn’t do it, I was stupid, I was crazy. But because I believed in my dreams, I accomplished them.” D. Gary Young     Links:     Gary talked about the top martial arts podcast here is the link Jake's Dvd's on BJJ fanatics Jake in instagram Jake on facebook Parabellum Kimonos     Article of the week: Optimizing Body Composition for Jiu-Jitsu Performance          

This week we talk being a great BJJ student. What can you do to accelerate your learning and help your team? We discuss many ideas that can help.   Be ready for a great class Know how you add value to the class Asking good questions How questions help the entire class How students teach other students Training safely Know why you are in class Have a good time in class Paying attention to your instructor Quote of the week: "sticks in a bundle are unbreakable" Gary Article of the week: 12 Sports Nutrition Tips That Anyone Can Benefit From [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

This week we have an interview with Olympic bronze medalist greco roman wrestler Adam Wheeler. This interview covers a wide range of topics from BJJ competitions to his off the mat career in public service. We talk about: Starting jiu-jitsu Picking jiu-jitsu up again after the Olympics Getting his black belt in about four years Using his greco roman wrestling in jiu-jitsu His instructional DVD Upper Body Takedowns for Grappling Training tips Why it is important to train takedowns Changing from law enforcement to fire fighting Being a firefighter Links: Prime Jiu-Jitsu Adam on Instagram His instructional video Upper Body Takedowns for Grappling Quote of the week: “The paradox is that sometimes you have to get worse before you get better.” Gary Mack Article of the week: The Optimal State of Arousal [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast

This week we have an interview with Eliot Kelly. Eliot is a top ranked grappler and excellent coach. This interview covers a wide range of topics from his accelerated development on the mat to helping students at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense. We talk about: His start in BJJ How taking a train to BJJ helped him get better Coaching BJJ and preparing himself to compete How to learn from a loss How coaching makes him be a better competitor How competing makes him a better coach Dealing with injuries Getting hurt and coming back to the competition world Balancing BJJ and a home life with family Dealing with trends Matching your BJJ to your personality Focusing your training Evaluating your performance Links: The book Mind Gym Eliot Kelly on Youtube Armor Kimonos EliotKelly.com One Body Pain & Performance Solutions Eliot on Facebook Eliot on Instagram Quote of the week: “Without hustle, your talent will only get dyou so far” – Gary Vaynerchuk Article of the week: [caption id="a

This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Adem Redzovic. Adem is not only an amazing black belt but also a great instructor. You will find Adem training in Chicago. We talk about: Where focus goes energy flows His start to Jiu-Jitsu Getting a job at his brothers school Having a passion for BJJ How he gets new students to get a smooth start The 2 feelings to avoid for working with new students Feeling like someone wants to hurt them Feeling stupid Dealing with injuries Using positional sparring to help new students His online training program RJJonline Links: RJJonline Jiu-Jitsu for Life Train with Adam here Quote of the week: “You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down." Mary Pickford Article of the week: New Info on the Gi vs No-gi Training Debate [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for another e

This week we talk about the size differences in grapplers. Are you a large person training with smaller grapplers? we have some advice for you to get the most of your mat time. Are you on the smaller end of most grapplers and need a little advice for training and competing with the larger athletes. If so this episode is for you. We talk about: Training with bigger teammates Training with smaller teammates Keeping things safe Dealing with frustrations Techniques good for small or large people Competing against people of a different size When the instructor shows a "big person" or "small person" move Quote of the week:  "Do not be misled. You will suffer along the way. You will have failures and set-backs. You will have to learn to overcome these failures. However, it is this process of personal improvement that will transform you as an individual." Book Master Jiu-Jitsu master life by Paul Kindzia Article of the week: BJJ White Belt Survival Kit: 5 Essential Tips For Beginners [caption id="attachment_4888

This week we have an interview with former pro MMA fighter and black belt jiu-jitsu competitor Eliot Marshall. Eliot was the first american to win titles at IBJJF Pan American tournaments at the blue, purple, and brown belt ranks. He was also in TUF 8 and competed in the UFC's light-featherweight division. We talk about: Training BJJ in school Why his gym focuses on BJJ and not MMA His podcast The Gospel of Fire His book The Gospel of Fire His goal of being the best parent to his boys Changing his life focus The rules he has as a father Teaching leg locks safely Success early in BJJ Competing in submission only matches Dealing with toxic people in the gym Links: The Gospel of Fire Easton Training Center Quote of the week: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." Confucius Article of the week: My best & worst mindset for BJJ competitions [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]   Catch us nex

This week we have an interview with Jared Dopp. Jared is a top american competitor and PhD student.  This interview covers a wide range of topics from performance tips to the e coli virus. We talk about: Doing BJJ as a full time student Trying different sports Doing football and track Dealing with nerves Why he does better in school if he is doing a sport Fitting jiu-jitsu in a busy schedule What is is studying as a chemical engineer Using e coli virus in his studies Training gi and nogi Links: Hyperfly Jared on Instagram Jared on FB Jared on Twitter Quote of the week: "Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment." -Stephen Covey Article of the week: Why 70 percent of kids quit sports by age 13 [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music 

This week we have an interview with black belt and competitor Clark Gracie. We talk about: Growing up a Gracie and doing jiu-jitsu Kids doing BJJ Running a jiu-jitsu school and traveling Kicksite software used to keep organized and help run a martial arts business Advice he has for competitors His expectations for his students What he looks for in a blue belt Links: Kicksite Maeda brand Clarkgracie.com Clark Gracie on Instagram Clark Gracie on Facebook Quote of the week: "Jiu-Jitsu is a filter of life itself. Jiu-Jitsu does not weed out people who are weak or lack coordination, or natural talent. Jiu-jitsu weeds out those who lack core principles of success. In jiu-jitsu, those that practice become stronger. Paul Kindzia in the book Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life Article of the week: Strong As A Mother: Why It’s So Important For Mothers To Train In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]   Catch us nex