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

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Guybson Sa This week we are excited to bring you an interview with Guybson Sa. Guybson has recently tapped out Jeff Monson and Hector Lombard both with a RNC. He is a competitor in both MMA and BJJ, while running his school in Columbia, South Carolina. Guybson focuses his game on the basics, and has had great success. We talk about: His MMA carrear Focusing on the basics His outlook for 2016 Kids doing BJJ Off the mat training Training with teammates that are not as skilled What he does 10 min before a match Advice for white belts and blue belts Links: spartanacademymma.com Guybson Sa on Facebook Quote of the week: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop" Confucius Article of the week: How to Stay Consistent in Your Jiu Jitsu Journey BjjBrick.com Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we bring you a interview with Abraham Marte. Abraham is a black belt in the ultra heavyweight division from the Dominican Republic that has managed to medal at worlds at every belt level.  He is now on a mission to help the kids in his community and become the best in the world. Abraham Marte (picture from Preston Smith) We talk about: His competition history Competing only a few times a year His strength training Training with smaller and less skilled partners Changing your environment to make your training better BJJ4Change Fighting for a Dream Helping kids with BJJ How BJJ has changed over the years Jiu-Jitsu tour Links: Abraham Marte's Facebook Page BJJ 4 Change Fighting for a Dream Quote of the week: "There is a difference between a fighter and a martial artist. A fighter is training for a purpose: He has a fight. I'm a martial artist. I don't train for a fight. I train for myself. I'm training all the time. My

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Chris Martin Chris Martin is one of the founding members of BJJ4CHANGE. Chris has a long history of doing martial arts and a big passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This episode we will talk about BJJ 4 Change, an organization that is dictated to helping kids through BJJ. We talk about: What got Chris started in martial arts Why he has such a passion for BJJ Making a BJJ documentary How doing BJJ can help kids on and off the mat The goals of BJJ 4 Change How the plan for BJJ 4 Change has adapted and grown BJJ effecting social changes The lifestyles of the kids that need some help How Jiu-Jitsu helps with confidence Where the money goes when you attend a camp Some of the many benefits of BJJ Links: BJJ4CHANGE.ORG BJJ4CHANGE Facebook page Just another lion to kill rashguard Article with my pick pocketing story BJJ and Grilled Cheese Sandwich  Quote of the week: "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficu

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod We are excited to bring you Seph Smith this week on The BjjBrick Podcast.  Seph is the first person to be promoted to Black Belt under Ryan Hall.  Seph recently opened his own BJJ school called Up Stream BJJ. We talk about: Opening his own school The type of game he plays Why some people have a negative view of leg locks Why leg locks can have a negative effect of some students progression When students should start to do leg locks Training safely Some difficulties with opening his gym Ryan Hall in the UFC The attitude it takes to get good at BJJ Links: Up Stream BJJ Inverted Gear Just Another Lion To Kill LTD Edition Rashguard Quote of the week: "A wrestling match in just the laws of physics"  Neil deGrasse Tyson Article of the week: 12 life lessons kids learn fast in Jiu-Jitsu Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Scott Boehler of BJJ Rally This week we bring you Scott Boehler. Scott is a brown belt from Montana.  He has been traveling the United States and Canada in his van training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We talk about: His goals with traveling How he decided to leave Montana to train Politics between schools in the same city How to approach a gym you don't know Paying mat fees Living out of a van Where to park a van over night and not get into trouble What it takes for your gym to be welcoming Teaching vs doing martial arts Learning from coaches and athletes A list of places that he have visited Links: BJJ Rally Website BJJ Rally Facebook page Quote of the week: “The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.” Ayn Rand. Presented by Roli Delgado Article of the week: Train in the Gi to improve your No Gi Just Another Lion to Kill Rashguard Your first year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu audio book Catch us next week for

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Mark Fisher is a brown belt training at SGBi in Portland Oregon. He is one of the people that is running a Facebook page called Roll Out Jiu-Jitsu. Roll Out Jiu-Jjitsu is a online support group to help grapples that identify with LGBTQI. Roll Out Jiu-Jitsu We talk about: The facebook page RollOut The interview with Kurt Osiander from episode 108 Trainnig BJJ and not being out How to find the correct BJJ gym for you Mark's first day of BJJ How to make you gym more friendly to the LGBTQI community The type of game that Mark plays Why he will try to not over use his flexibility Tips for new competitors The start of a BJJ match compared to the start of a chess match Developing a game plan Why you might want to shrink your game Training on a limited schedule Links: Roll Out Jiu-Jitsu Facebook Page SGBi Other SBGi coaches that have been on The BjjBrick Podcast! Epi 29 Stephen Whittier of 40 Plus BJJ Epi 51 Simple and Very Effecti

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we bring you an interview with Michel Porfirio Pereira (Buiu). Michel is a 4th Degree Black Belt in BJJ training and teaching in Miami.  In this interview Michel shares his story and offers advice to help you along with your BJJ journey.  Check out Michel's profile here. We talk about: His start in martial arts How he got his nick name Buiu Why he has a playful style Taking an opponents balance Gi and no-gi training The history of no-gi Learning BJJ on youtube Why it is important to explain techniques and not just show techniques Training with your weak side Doing his first tournament Doing in house tournaments Dealing with people who are negative about BJJ The Ghost Squad logo How Michel met Andre Monteiro Links: Michel's website Carlson Gracie Miami BJJ Paracord The Buiu BJJ Team Blog Article of the week: "Where On This Chart Do You Spend Most Of Your Sparring Time?" Quote of the week:  "A good hockey player plays whe

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we are excited to bring you BJJ black belt Sarah Black.  Sarah received her black belt from Gustavo Dantas in July of 2015, and she is already making a name for herself in both the adult and masters divisions competing in gi and no-gi. We talk about: Her start with Judo Training both BJJ and Judo Her work schedule Working full time and training full time Transitioning from high level Judo to doing BJJ Competing in the absolute divisions Dealing with injuries The BJJ Mental Coach Getting students to preform well Having a women's classes Training schedules Tips for women finding a BJJ gym Tips for men when rolling with a woman How they run kids classes Links: Sarah Black's website The BJJ Mental Coach Q5 Oss Arizona Our interview with Gustavo Dantas Quote of the week: "There are two things in life of which we have complete control... effort and attitude." Chuck Wilson Article of the week: "I Almost Quit Jiu Jitsu" Catch us

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we bring you an interview with world champion Emily Kwok.  Emily was happy to share with you some of her knowledge from her many years and experiences doing BJJ. We talk about: Her start in BJJ BJJ in Canada Doing local tournaments when she started Competition differences for women Her favorite types of training partners when she was new Advice for students that want to compete Equal pay for women in BJJ How money effects BJJ tournaments Her training schedule Starting a family and doing BJJ Kids in BJJ Groundswellgrappling.com Leadership of women in Jiu-Jitsu Links: Emily's Apps  Equal pay for BJJ Groundswell Grappling Facebook page Princetonbjj.com Emily's Facebook page Quote of the week: "Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect" Article of the week: "Noticing our Improvements" by John Will Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast  

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we bring you an interview with Kurt Osiander.  Kurt is a BJJ black belt under Ralph Gracie.  This episode contains explicit language and some controversy, we did interview Kurt Osiander after all. We talk about: The start of "Kurt Osiander's The Move of the Week" Etiquette and respect in his gym His Yelp reviews His don't ask don't tell policy Homosexuals at his gym Why he does not like classes for beginners BJJ is not for everyone His work with Mission 22 What got him started with BJJ His students doing wrestling in school His MMA career The KO Finisher tournament Open mat at his school Learning new moves Learning online and still needing a coach Giving someone a blue belt Advice for a student doing a first tournament Training and hanging out with Anthony Bourdain Links: Kurtosiander.com Kurt Osiander Move of the Week Quote of the week: Presented by last weeks interview John Will "Never interrupt you enemy when he is ma

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week it is our honor to bring you John Will. John is one of the famous "Dirty Dozen" meaning that he is one of the first 12 non-Brazilians to reach the rank of black belt in BJJ. John was at the an early adopter to BJJ and he brought it home to Australia. This is a great interview for students and coaches to learn from. We talk about: His start in the Martial Arts His first experiences doing Jiu-Jitsu in 1986 The first time he met Rigan Machado Teaching at different skill levels Teaching with a language barrier His ongoing learning process BJJ in Australia He has created over 100 Black Belts BJJ before the internet How tournaments change Jiu-Jitsu Why he likes "fuzzy goals" How he does 100 seminars per year Backpacking in Australia The goal of teaching a seminar The importance of having structure for teaching The partnership between the student and teacher His passion for being a good student Tips for bring a good student The go

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This is part 2 of our interview with BJJ Black Belt Jonathan Thomas. We talk about: His mindset during a match Breaking BJJ down into mini battles Controlling your development in BJJ How BJJ is doing in Sweden The development of BJJ in Europe His experiences during travels Doing gymnastics for strength training Links: Jonathan's Facebook Page Jonathan Thomas on Epi 32  Quote of the week: “Talented players don’t always succeed. Some don’t even make the team. It’s more what’s inside.” Brett Favre Article of the week: "10 Ways to Inject Positivity Into Your BJJ Community" 

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we bring Jonathan Thomas back to the show.  He has some training tips and advice that could change the way you train. We talk about: Why he is traveling What got him interested in strength and conditioning Baseline aerobic conditioning Your max heart rate ( 220- your age) Playing guard vs playing a passing game Developing a complete game Links: Jonathan's Facebook Page Quote of the week: “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” Neil Gaiman Article of the week: "8 Steps to Finding the Perfect BJJ Gi" Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Alison is a black belt competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  This year she came in second at Black Belt IBJJF Worlds, and competed in ADCC in Brazil. She is from Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. We talk about: Training with her family Our interview with her brother Michael Tremblay The diversity of Alpha Mixed Martial Arts Her full time job (it is not BJJ) Going to school What type of game she likes to play Advice on getting the most out of rolling Her experience at ADCC Training for both Gi and No-gi What she does to get mentally for the competition Teaching the kids classes Why BJJ is good for kids What she was like as a blue belt What she learned playing hockey that helped her in BJJ Dealing with losses Links: Alison's Facebook page Quote of the week: "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." William James Article of the week: The Unsung Jiu Jiteiro Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Mission 22 is a organization that raises awareness for Veteran suicide. It is a sad fact that 22 veterans take their lives due to PTSD every day.  Chris Papandria joins us this week to talk about Mission 22 and BJJ. We talk about: What got Chris started in BJJ How Mission 22 was named BJJ seminars that benefit Mission 22 How you can help your teammates that have PTSD The importance of a team The mental escape that BJJ provides Having a gym that is supportive to Veterans Supporting Mission 22 Chris Papandria in the middle Links: Mission 22 Elder Heart The Raider Project Quote of the week: "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill Article of the week: "Having A Good Drill Partner Is Crucial" jiujitsutimes.com Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Lee Mein is from Lethbridge, Alberta Ca. He teaches Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing to kids and adults.  He has a black belt in American Kenpo Karate, a black belt in Bas Rutten's MMA system, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roy Harris. We talk about: His background in martial arts His MMA promotion Rumble in the Cage The importance of confidence for law enforcement Dealing with bullies Training as you get older Why he enjoys competing His son Jordan Mein that is fighting in the UFC What they teach in the kids class Keeping training fun Conditioning Doing BJJ and MMA Hockey How he warms up his body before competing The mental aspect of fighting and training Training on a limited schedule and setting goals Links: cmcmma.com Lee on Facebook Quote of the week: 1) "In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." 2) “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” Yogi Berra Articl

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we bring you an interview with one of the Dirty Dozen of BJJ Chris Haueter.  This a fun interview that covers a large range of topics, but mostly Jiu-Jitsu. We talk about: What got him involved in martial arts so early Early BJJ in the United States His first thoughts of Jiu-Jitsu Learning moves on Youtube MMA fans Trying to see things from a different perspective Being a "coach" vs a "master" Getting a good balance with your training Kids BJJ and Kids MMA Violence in MMA First tournament advice Training on a tight schedule His art work Links: Email chaueter1041@mac.com instagram Chrishaueterart Quote of the week: My mind's never gone very far away from what I wanted to accomplish. Dan Gable Article of the week: The Biggest Delusion in BJJ by John Connors Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod We wanted to make episode 100 of The BjjBrick Podcast a special episode that included both listeners and past guests.  This episode is full of people sharing the ways that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has benefited their lives. You will hear stories about weight loss, friendships, healthy lifestyles, drug addiction, stress relief, confidence,intellectual stimulation, and more. The goals we had in mind with this episode. If you are already training, you keep training for the long run. Hopefully you can relate to some of the off the mat benefits that BJJ is giving you and stay motivated. If you do not train BJJ we want you to recognize some of the many benefits of doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  After recognizing these benefits you do what is often one of the hardest things in BJJ, you start BJJ. Budo Jake (7min)- Our interview with Jake is here.  Keep up with Jake on Facebook. Stephen Whittier (13min)- Our interview with Stephen is here. Grappler

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Alexander Trans. Alexander is on the top of the competition scene.  He has been recently sidelined by a knee injury while competing at the worlds. Check out Alexanders Bio here. We talk about: Teaching BJJ in the public schools of Abu Dhabi Teaching regular classes in Abu Dhabi His upcoming knee surgery His plans on moving to Brazil How he injured his knee during Worlds His focus while he is training Why he gets so many leg locks What he eats before a tournament Advice for dealing with nerves and adrenaline What he was like as a blue belt Advice for new students Watching competition videos Links: Tatami Fightwear KnockOut Sports Alexanders Facebook page Quote of the week: "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent." Calvin Coolidge Article of the week: "How to get the most out of a BJJ class"

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod This week we are excited to bring you Roy Harris, he is one of the first non Brazilian Black Belts (Dirty Dozen).  Roy shares many of his countless stories and great advice about BJJ. BJJ black belt Roy Harris (left) use a Roof Block in Kali We talk about: The early days of training BJJ in the United States Developing skills outside of class with a partner What you should be doing for the first 2 or 3 years of training His first BJJ Brick was a footlock Why some leglocks can be more dangerous The 4 mindsets he teaches to students that are over 40 How to train safely How to evaluate your progress Differences between gi and no gi How to train if you can only train twice a week Links: royharris.com/ His Apps for iphone Check out his about page it is amazing! Quote of the week: "I always got nervous the nights we played in the World Series. First pitch, I was nervous. Then after that, forget it; I'd start playing." Yogi Berra Article