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

This week we have an interview with Robert Drysdale. Not only is Robert one of the best grapplers in the world, he is also working on a documentary about the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This interview covers everything from the documentary to doing BJJ for the right reasons. We talk about: Training BJJ for 20 years Running his own school Training at Valor Martial Arts in Wichita His documentary Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil The role of fake fight in the history of BJJ How the rules in Brazil changed the game How the infrastructure on Brazil changed Jiu-Jitsu The goals of the Closed Guard documentary The meaning of the name of "Closed Guard" The funding for the movie Training advice for competition Why ACB is so exciting to watch Do BJJ for the right reasons Links: Closed Guard on Facebook Closed Guard on Instagram Quote of the week: "Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games." Babe Ruth Article of the week: You Be The Hammer, I am the Nail [caption id="attachment_4888" align=

This episode of BJJ Brick Extra we have BTT Black belt Fernando Halfeld. Professor Halfeld is from Brazil and has been training jiu jitsu 17 years. While he has won multiple medals at IBJJF tournaments, his major victories have been 3rd place at Worlds, 1st place in the South American Championship, and 2nd and 3rd place at the Brazilian Nationals. Fernandos students are following in his footsteps. Most notably his student Ruben Gonzalez won the IBJJF worlds, master purple belt 2017. The accomplishment he is most proud of, however, is the establishment and growth of his school Brazilian Top Team, Lake Jackson. We talk about: Fernando starting BJJ as the only kid in a class of adults Moving to the United States from Brazil Learning to understand English Teaching BJJ to kids Bullying in schools The goals of a kids class Teaching self defense classes Advice on starting BJJ if you are a little older than most on the mat Getting ready for a tournament Brazilian Top Team Running a BJJ school Links: https://www.fa

We have all made mistakes on and off the mat. We share some of ours so you can possibly learn from our mistakes. We talk about: Training but doing activities but not actually accomplishing anything What mistakes most people make The mistake of not knowing your "why" Training for the wrong reasons Lacking focus in BJJ Not learning from seminars Training while injured Getting your spouse to train Not recognizing progress Not being welcoming to new people Quote of the week: Do not mistake activity as accomplishment" John Wooden Article of the week: Competing in mid-adulthood: How to train to win after age 35   [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 Mitch Hall. Mitch received his black belt in January 2018 from Roli Delgado. We cover a wide range of topics from changing schools to coaching students. We talk about: His start in Jiu-Jitsu His first thoughts on MMA Doing Jiu-Jitsu in a Karate school Starting a BJJ school after having a negative experience at a different school Changing your game over the years Designing a system to BJJ Making changes to your game with your coaches help Developing a game with your weight class in mind Changing BJJ gyms Reasons to change gyms Talking to your coach about cross training Dealing with a bicep injury Links: Mitch on instagram Westside MMA Quote of the week:"many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after" Henry David Thoreau Article of the week: https://www.bjjee.com/articles/the-10-principles-of-grappling-by-luta-livre-master-roberto-leitao/   [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out h

This week we have an interview with Tyson Kilbey. Tyson is a 19 year veteran of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Kansas. He is also a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and Firearms instructor. This is a great interview that covers many topics on and off the mat. We talk about: His start to martial arts Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for police officers How Jiu-Jitsu has reduced the amount of force he needs to use Firearms training for conceal carry Training with firearms safely Teaching firearms safety to kids His book Fundamental Handgun Mastery Links: Fundamental Handgun Mastery Top Firearms Instruction on Facebook Top Firearms Instruction website Quote of the week: "We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action." Dr. Henry Link Article of the week: 3 Of The Best BJJ Conditioning Exercises   [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

This week we have an interview with Rafael Lovato Sr. We talk about everything from martial arts to pipe organs. We talk about: Having a rough upbringing that should have ended him up in prison or dead Setting real goals BJJ helping kids Martial arts for him when he was a kid His start training BJJ with Carlos Machado What he saw in Rafael Lovato Jr. that made him think he would be one of the best in the world Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Jiu-Jitsu and self defence Requiring BJJ students to learn some striking Why every student should try compeating Playing the pipe organ Music and Jiu-Jitsu What music has done for his BJJ How he avoids injuring his fingers while rolling on the mat Links: Lovato's School of BJJ and MMA Lovato Jiu-Jitsu on Facebook Quote of the week: "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do." Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Article of the week: Just Do As Little Bit … We are ranked #22 on this list of BJJ blogs https://blog.feedspot.com/bjj_blogs/   [caption id="attachme

This episode we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Seth Daniels. Seth is the CEO of Fight to Win Pro. This interview covers a wide range of topics from training advice to stories from running Fight to Win. We talk about: His start to martial arts Judo for Jiu-Jiutsu How his game has changed due to injuries His thoughts on teaching BJJ Seth's four moves Learning new moves including leg locks Tips for people doing tournaments Dealing with wins and losses Learning from lower belts The current status with Fight 2 Win Troubles he has had with Fight 2 Win Links: Fight 2 Win Seth's Kimura details https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUWE1nLTh0Q Question "My teammates seem to be getting better faster than me. People that i could beat easily are now beating me. This is frustrating, why am I learning so much slower?"   [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 Bjj

We are really happy to bring BJJ purple belt Brian Freeman for another interview. Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord injury with Brown-Sequard syndrome. He is from Rockingham, North Carolina. We talk about: The growth of adaptive athletes in BJJ Getting his blue and purple belts Some of his favorite techniques Dealing with high mount Using Social media to build the adaptive athlete community Stories of competing What BJJ has done for him off the mat Doing marathons in his wheelchair Advice for other adaptive athletes wanting to start Jiu-Jitsu Training advice Links: Brian on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook Quote of the week: "Strong people are hard to kill" presented by Kevan Sr. at the BjjBrick Summer Camp Article of the week: Muay Thai for 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 iTu

This weekend was the BjjBrick Summer Camp at Fox Fitness. This episode is the first time the entire BjjBrick crew is together for a recording. We are also joined by Tim Sledd and Roli Delgado. [caption id="attachment_5713" align="alignright" width="584"] Great weekend of BJJ in Wichita Kansas hosted by Fox Fitness BJJ[/caption] This weekend Tim did a kids workshop and a pressure workshop. Roli showed some of his leg lock system. Quote of the week from Kevan Jr "If you can't find a good person in this world be one." Links Tim Sledd Roli Delgado Fox Fitness BJJ

This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a black belt under Caio Terra. This interview covers a wide range of topics from her first tournament to off the mat challenges. We talk about: Competing as a white belt How she turned BJJ from a hobby to a job How she uses BJJ to help people Dealing with a long drive to train Dealing with anxiety and depression Advice for people dealing with anxiety or suicidal thoughts Why it is important to reach out for help How BJJ can help with depression Links: CTRL Industries Digitsu Kristina on Instagram Kristina on Facebook Quote of the week: "Everybody has at least a few areas in their thinking and some attitudes that need to change. If you want to improve your life, you need to go after those areas." John Maxwell Article of the week: Back to the Basics We also end a prank on Gary this episode "the best thing about BJJ" [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast he

This week we have a conversation with the grappling referee David Karchmer. David has been a BJJ Black Belt since 2012. He has officiated over 3,500 gi and no-gi matches for multiple organizations. We talk about: This reason for his website The Grappling Referee Doing video education for interesting calls in BJJ matches How enforcing the borders is different between organizations and individual referees When to move grapplers back to the middle of the mat The role of safety in border enforcement What happens when two competitors fly off the mat What is done when a submission attempt ends up out of bounds Getting submitted by a move that is not intended to be a submission When it is appropriate to talk to the referee How injuries are handled from a referee's point of view Kids vs Adults rules When a referee should stop a match Common mistakes competitors make Remembering to control long enough to get you points Bending the rules Advice for people that want to be a referee Finding a mentor for being a referee

This week we talk with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas about the elements of performance. You will find Jonathan training and teaching at Valhalla Jiu-Jitsu in Gothenburg Sweden. We talk about: His early history and success in BJJ Some of his favorite techniques Training according to your body type "If you cant do the move in sparing you cant do the move" The five factors that define performance Technique, Strength, Mobility, Endurance, Mindset How some people put too much emphasis on the mental side of BJJ How to actually learn from your losses How to properly develop technique How he runs a class Finding a training partner to get extra training How to avoid being in a plateau Advice on how to develop your game Using competition footage to learn Building strength for BJJ Training while injured Steroid use in BJJ Training for better endurance Being nervous is normal The limits of confidence Diet and nutrition Links: Jonathan Thomas on Facebook Jonathan Thomas on Youtube The Grappler's Guide to Sports Nutr

This episode we have interviews with Jake Fox, Tim Sledd, and Roli Delgado. This is a great preview of the first BjjBrick Event. The event will be June 22, 23, 24 in Wichita Kansas at Fox Fitness. We hope to see you there! Jake talks about His start to BJJ and MMA Running Fox Fitness BJJ in Wichita He refers to John Castillo, His interview is here What to expect at the BjjBrick Summer Camp in Wichita Tim talks about The concept of Small Axe How he teaches a kids seminar Why he teaches a particular way Roli talks about Teaching leg locks Running his school in Little Rock The leg lock Osage Crunch Contact FoxFitnessBJJ@gmail.com if you have question about the BjjBrick Summer Camp. Here is the event page of Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1832580536773035/ [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 i

This week we discuss the issues that come up when training with people that have a significant size difference. If you are getting crushed by big people, we have some tips for you. Are you one of the bigger people on the mat and you struggle to find good rolls we offer our advice. [caption id="attachment_5660" align="alignright" width="584"] This poor artwork was made by byron with a sharpie.[/caption] We talk about: When does the size difference become important What positions we prefer with rolling with the larger grapplers Working your best positions The training advantage of the smaller grappler Tips for getting good rolls when training will smaller people A reminder to not judge a book by the cover when rolling with the big guys Overcoming social hurdles on the mat Quote of the week: "If you have committed a mistake in the day, make a note of it, learn about its cause and respond appropriately to resolve it and in turn boost your confidence." Lenny Olsen Article of the week: Coaching Tip- Critique vs C

This week we have an interview with Fabio Morescalchi and Steve Norwick. Steve and Fabio are running the Twin Cities Invitational. It is an event that benefits the We Defy Foundation and Mission 22. The event will be held June 9, in Bloomington Minnesota. We talk about: Fabio's early start to BJJ What BJJ can do for you off the mat Building a community with BJJ Mission 22 and The We Defy Foundation Superfights for the Iron Axe event The meaning of The Iron Axe Some of the benefits of BJJ Links: www.tcibjj.com Iron Axe on Facebook Iron Axe on instagram Iron Axe on Youtube Sponsors of the event VanMadrone MetalWorks, Flagsmash Tacos, Lake State Kombucha, KO Sports Gear, and Zebra Athletics Quote of the week: “When you’re riding, only the race in which you’re riding is important.” Bill Shoemaker We talked about this book Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder Article of the week: 5 BJJ Tournament Tips You Must Know [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to suppo

This week we have an interview with Black Belt Ultra Heavyweight Joseph Moku Kahawai. Moku is a active competitor and he is happy to cover a wide range of topics from off the mat life to training to compete with the best in the world. We talk about: His start to BJJ in 2008 at BJ Penn's school Moving from Hawaii to California Learning takedowns as a black belt Why he was a guard player His training schedule Overcoming difficulties as a child Tips for rolling with smaller teammates Advice for traveling and doing bjj The story of getting his black belt after winning double gold Fighting in ACB Links: Moku on Instagram Quote of the week: "All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming." Helen Keller Article of the week: Creating an Environment for Success Gary shares an off the mat lesson about setting goals [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 Po

This week we have an interview with Black Belt Laurence Griffiths. Laurence is a guy who looks at the fitness research and applies the information to helping you perform better on the mats. We talk about: Changing from rugby to BJJ Starting BJJ with Roger Gracie His first competition as a white belt Some benefits of strength training for BJJ How you can train off the mat like a world champion How to schedule your off the mat training Using kettlebells for BJJ and some recommended lifts How to improve your grip strength Common mistakes people make when starting a strength and conditioning program Links: BJJStrength.com Instagram @bjjstrength Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BJJSandC/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/lsg1982 Quote of the week: "Goal setting is a powerful tool and process for motivating you. When effective goals are set, a giant step towards the life you desire is taken." K.C. Rowntree Article of the week: Five tips to be welcomed in almost any gym on Earth! [caption id="attachment_

This episode we have an interview with 3rd degree black belt Diego Gamonal. Diego trains under Professor Ricardo Marques. You will find him training and teaching in San Antonio Texas. We talk about: His start with BJJ in 1998 The culture of Brazilian Top Team His strategy for competing Advice for your first tournament to help you keep it in perspetive Why he likes to have a beginners class How he does belt testing Having a women's only class The importance of learning how to teach before you get a black belt How to help kids discover BJJ His new DVD The Invisible Armbar Links: BTT San Antonio Tx Diego on Facebook The Invisible Armbar Dvd by Diego Gamonal Tip: Eat better the days you train. Question: What are some things you can do to slow someone down? [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, 

Do you play a tight BJJ game that limits your opponent, or do you play a loose game that involves many different elements. We talk about: Define tight and loose games What do we tend to play Who should play loose Who should play tight what is better for learning what is better for performance Quote of the week: “Music is one of the easiest ways to motivate yourself. Listen to uplifting tracks , and songs about success - and you can't help but want to work harder” AJ Winters, The Motivation Switch Article of the week: How Important is Your Jiu Jitsu to Your spouse? [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 Chris Martin. Chris has a story of training BJJ and unknowingly receiving damage to his neck. This damage would later result in a stroke. This interview helps create awareness of strokes and how to train BJJ safely. We talk about: How training BJJ caused an injury to his neck that ultimately caused a stroke What happens when someone gets a torn carotid artery How younger people get strokes Some ways to tell if someone is having a stroke FASTER Face, Arms, Stability, Talking, Eyes, React How he trains with a stent in his neck What causes damage to the neck and the arteries The latest news for BJJ4Change Links: What is a stroke? Types of strokes Stroke Symptoms: From Fast to Faster BJJ4Change Quote of the week: "Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow." Dwight Eisenhower Article of the week: Level up with Positional Sparring [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" wid