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

This week we have an interview with author Paul Kindzia. During the interview we cover many on and off the mat lessons Jiu-Jitsu brings to us. Paul also talks about his book Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life. We talk about: What got him interested in martial arts as a kid Finding BJJ as an adult Situations in his life that lead to an unhealthy lifestyle Becoming an endurance athlete Dealing with medical issues (brain tumor) How science will change Jiu-Jitsu The growth of BJJ Getting better at BJJ quicker Knowing your "Why" for BJJ Links: Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life: How To Create An Extraordinary Life Through Jiu-Jitsu Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life website Paul on Instagram Paul on Facebook Quote of the week: "The key is not the will to win..... everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important" Bobby Knight Article of the week: The best defense is…. [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us nex

This episode we answer listener questions about offense and defense. We talk about: Changing the way we roll based on the belt rank we are rolling with Changing the way we roll based on the person we are rolling with What makes a good defense What makes a good offense Building confidence Using stratagem in your offense and defense Defending positions vs submissions Quote of the week: “Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” Tom Lehrer famous pianist Article of the week: How to get better at BJJ: 12 Steps [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 Jason Elliott from the Marune app. Marune is a great way to track your training in BJJ. We cover many training topics including improving your top game and measuring your training. We talk about: Developing the app for BJJ players His training and progress with five years of BJJ Tips for a head and arm choke Tips for keeping mount Changing your goals The future of the Marune app Links: Check out the Marune app to track your BJJ and no-gi training Quote of the week: "Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." Ninon de L'Enclos Article of the week: Differences between Japanese (traditional) Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ [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 BJJ Black Belt Gina Franssen. You can find Gina running her own BJJ school X2 Fitness in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  We talk about: Her reason for starting BJJ after an assault Running her own school The original goal of a blue belt Her thoughts on women's self defense classes Changing the reasons you train BJJ You tap to the technique not the person The culture of the gym Dealing with frustrations on the mat Links: We Defy Foundation X2 Fitness Gina on FB Shoyoroll Gina's other interview with us Epi 183 Quote of the week: "You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." Johnny Cash Article of the week: 5 Ways Jiu Jitsu Will Help Your Child In School [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next we

This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Karen Antunes. This interview covers a wide range of topics from competing at the black belt level to maintaining a busy off the mat life. We talk about: Her training background Competing after having a baby Her desire to be a competitor How her brother helped introduce her to Jiu-Jitsu Training less than you did a few years ago What makes a good training partner Training Gi vs no-gi Off the mat training Changes in the women's division over the years Her role as a coach Links: Hyperfly Karen on Facebook Karen on Instagram Prodigy BJJ Quote of the week: "Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." Mario Andretti Article of the week: Welcome to Jiu-Jitsu :) [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for anot

This episode we have an interview with Kimberly Kaye. Kimberly currently a blue belt and an author for Jiu-Jitsu Times. She also has a rare disease called CIPO. You will find her training at NOLA MMA in Louisiana. We talk about: Dealing with health issues including CIPO How the Jiu-Jitsu community has supported her Fitness tips Advice for women starting BJJ The importance of communicating with your training partners Her advice on nutrition Being an author for Jiu-Jitsu Times Some of her past articles Interviewing Evan Robinson Starting from your knees Fighting for points or submissions Links: Kimberly on Jiu-Jitsu Times Kimberly on Facebook Kimberly on Instagram Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program Tip of the episode: Have a good way to explain your "why" about BJJ Question of the episode: How can I get better sleep after an evening of training? [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for another episo

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing all over the world for many reasons. We want to make sure the Jiu-Jitsu at your school and local community is growing to the best of its ability. This episode is aimed toward the students who can help grow BJJ. This is not an episode of business ideas for gym owners, although they should share this with their students, and glean ideas from it. We talk about: The benefits of having a school Helping introduce the school to new people Asking questions to new students Tips for remembering new names Getting your friends to try BJJ Talking to people about Jiu-Jitsu How you describe BJJ Helping your team out on social media The Fuji Tournament in Wichita Working with other BJJ schools Supporting local seminars at different schools How a BJJ school can do community events Links: Marune App for BJJ, social connections, and tracking your training Quote of the week: “Knowledge rests not upon truth alone, but upon error also." Carl Gustav Jung Article of the week: Never Again “Just a G

This week we have an interview with Fabiana Borges. You will find Fabiana sharing her 20 years of grappling experience at Gracie Barra San Antonio Texas. We talk about: Her competition history How she trains on a busy schedule Keeping a weekly schedule Doing crossfit for BJJ Tips for takedowns Avoiding injuries Eating healthy most of the time Starting and running her own school Growing women's jiu-jitsu Running a business as a team Links: Gracie Barra San Antonio Fabiana Borges on facebook Fabiana Borges on instagram Quote of the week: “If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War Article of the week: Eight Health and Fitness Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu [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 Evan Robinson. Evan credits his friend Joe Vanbrackle and Jiu-Jitsu as playing a major role in turning his life around. You will find this interview to be extremely motivating, Evan's passion and energy are contagious. We talk about: The positive effects of BJJ on his life Training jiu-jitsu in prison Setting and meeting difficult goals The influence of Joe Vanbrackle Helping troubled kids with BJJ Opening his own gym Future goals of helping people with Jiu-Jitsu Links: The Joe Vanbrackle Scholarship program 36E Fitness Evan Robinson on Facebook Quote of the week: The Saga of Grettir the Strong: “A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.” Article of the week: 4 Unexpected Lessons You’ll Learn In A BJJ Gym [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

This week we have Katie Elliott. Katie is a registered dietitian with a specialty in sports nutrition. We cover a wide range of topics designed to help you perform better on the mat. We talk about: Olympic distance triathlons How your diet can affect weight cutting Intermittent fasting and jiu-jitsu How to experiment with your diet Using the App Marune to track your BJJ training Nutrition to get the most out of a training day Using sports drinks Keys to staying hydrated Doing fitness testing Recovery nutrition Links: Check out the Marune app here Quote of the week: “People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy after.” Oliver Goldsmith Article of the week: Never Underestimate the Value of The Comfort Zone [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 episode we have an interview with Jeff Westfall. We talk about: His start in martial arts Early Jiu-Jitsu in the USA The Martial Brain Podcast The concept of thinking outside of the box The power of continuing education Survivorship bias Closed guard tips Getting out of side control tips and ideas Links: The Martial Brain Podcast Episode 51 Building Your Grappling Game RPmartialarts.com Tip: Pulling workouts help develop muscles to add pressure to your game. Question: The question involves taking private lessons from different instructors [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 Luis Heredia Black Belt Joel Bouhey. You will find Joel training and teaching his innovative style in Maui.   We talk about: Training BJJ in Oregan and Hawaii Making the transition to full time training Changing your focus while training Training BJJ for MMA BJJ for self defense The development of new techniques What is the falcon guard The reverse triangle Tips for training BJJ while traveling Tips for competing while traveling Links: The Falcon Guard by Joel Bouhey on Bjjfanatics Reverse triangle the world by Joel Bouhey on Bjjfanatics Joel Bouhey on Insta Joel Bouhey on YouTube Quote of the week: "Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can." Paul Tournier Article of the week: How to Measure Success in a Jiu-Jitsu Competition [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, St

This week we talk about blue belts. Getting a blue belt is an important step in your jiu-jitsu life. You will not forget the day you got the blue belt. It is often the first major mile stone in BJJ. This episode we talk about the ups and downs plus share a few stories from being BJJ blue belts. Blue belt topics inculde: Getting beat by white belts Blue belt blues Learning from teammates Being an older blue belt Dealing with the feeling of having a target on your back Our games as blue belts Helping white belts We defy information about a seminar in Wichita Kansas. Quote of the week: "Living in fear is not living; it is tantamount to being a prisoner of our own weaknesses, constantly awaiting the next injustice." Gus Lee Article of the week: The Brotherhood Extends Beyond the Mats [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, Sti

This week we have Romero Jacare Cavalcanti. Jacare is well known in the Jiu-Jitsu community for being the founder of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team. Alliance is thought of as being the most successful BJJ team. He is also one of only six people to be promoted to black belt by Rolls Gracie. We talk about: Becoming a black belt in 1982 Starting the team Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Some of the reasons why Alliance has been so succesful Only a small amount of students compete Information about the Alliance affiliation Running different classes for different students Why it is important to have a beginner class What the students do in the advance class Keys to doing BJJ for a long time Promoting over 200 black belts His plans for moving to California Growing Alliance Jiu-Jitsu affiliation Advice for the hobbyist grappler Links: Alliance Team Quote of the week: "Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances." Thomas Jefferson Article of the week: Value

This week we have an interview with Neil Melanson. Neal is one of the top MMA coaches in the world working with fighters such as Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, and Randy Couture. He has made a recent move back to Las Vegas and has plans on opening a gym with Ricky Lundell. This interview is packed full of great advice for competitive grapplers, pro MMA athletes and everyday hobby martial artist. We talk about: Being back in Las Vegas What you don't train someone to do can be important Strategies in MMA grappling Leg locks in MMA Room for growth in the leg lock game How your body type can dictate your style of grappling The growth of the no-gi game Learning to fight off of the fence The idea of mastery for grappling His next instructionals Opening up a gym with Ricky Lundell in Las Vegas The need to always be growing Links: Neal's DVD's Neal Melanson on Facebook Our past interview with Neal Quote of the week: "I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell." Usain Bolt Article of the week: Is It O

  This episode we have Tim Credeur. Tim is an American Mixed Martial Artist, UFC veteran, and 3rd Degree Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He also has the distinction of being the first BJJ Black Belt in Louisiana. We talk about: Growing up with martial arts in his life His first thoughts while seeing early UFCs His first MMA fight Why it is important to be consistant Starting BJJ What methods of starting jiu-jitsu works best for the long term Advice for doing a tournament Training tips for developing your game How to normalize competitive environments Links: Gladiators Academy Tim Credeur on Instagram Books Tim Recommens Principles by Ray Dalio The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom The Subtle Art Of Not  Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink Giving a F--- Mark Manson Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Tip: Roll one extra round if you have time Question: What do you eat before you train? [cap

This Week we have an interview with Jay Hieron. Jay is a former World Champion Welterweight Professional Mixed Martial Artist. Jay also stars alongside Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 2 We talk about: Starting MMA His first thoughts about BJJ His level of training today Transitioning into stunt work and acting How martial arts has helped him outside of the cage Training for stunt work Being lit of fire Doing stunt driving The importance of a good reputation Having a martial arts mind frame Learning film fighting The importance of enjoying what you do Links: Jay Hieron on Facebook Jay on Instagram Jay on Twitter Check Jay out in the preview of Equalizer 2 Quote of the week: "Reject any doctrine - religious, atheist, political, cultural, etc. - that is teaching you not to befriend the people you happen to meet". Article of the week: Dating And Training: How To Make It Work The phrases "subtle good looks" was used to describe Gary. I have always liked this phrase because it sounds like a complement at f

This week we are giving advice to white belts. It is a great conversation to help anyone enjoy the white belt journey. We talk about: Getting a white belt can be difficult Gaining confidence with BJJ Focusing on fundamentals Going to open mat at a different school The desire to get your blue belt Staying healthy Training as an older white belt Embracing the challenge of BJJ The best thing about jiu-jitsu Mistakes in learning BJJ Having the right attitude Quote of the week: "Life is like riding a bicycle. In order to maintain balance, you must keep moving." Albert Einstein Article of the week: Never Miss an Opportunity to Learn [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 Bjj Black Belt Marcelo Cohen. We talk about: The history of The Armory and the changes it has made Running a BJJ gym Teaching BJJ and MMA in the same gym Learning from a loss with Ciao Terra Building confidence with a kids program How jiu-jitsu can become toxic Training gi and no-gi Tips for dealing with bigger people on the mat Links: Furia  Marcelo Cohen Roosterweight Kimura System DVD Download the Roosterweight Kimura System Marcelo Cohen on Instagram Quote of the week: "Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it." Russell Baker "Ah, BJJ, what power you have to make us suffer and like it." BjjBrick Article of the week: NO, YOU DIDN’T START JIU JITSU TOO LATE [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 on the podcast we have listener favorite John Will. John shares his many years of experience and talks about many topics from class structure to embracing the difficulty of BJJ. We talk about: Appreciating the little things on the mat Designing the class structure Different things for a class to focus on The importance of defense in BJJ Making a safety net for your BJJ The culture of BJJ compared to MMA Being a good teammate What holds back schools from growing Getting your family on the mat Leveraging things you learn on the mat to help you off the mat A learning technique called fast forwarding Different teaching styles Backpacking Links: How to start a movement video John Will’s Website John’s Rogue Black Belt Books John’s Facebook Page Epi 107 with John Will Epi 127 another John Will interview! Epi 172 Six Amazing Black Belts Answer Questions About Blue Belts Quote of the week: "It never gets easier, you just get better" Article of the week: 12 Tips to Better Hygiene when Training BJJ We