Stay ConnectedA podcast hosted by legendary Jiu-Jitsu champion Jean Jacques Machado.
Join us as we discuss various topics with guests covering all walks of life. Jiu-Jitsu may not always be the direct subject, but it will always be at the heart of our discussions.
“The Jiu-Jitsu class starts, when the training stops.”
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In this episode we enter into the world of breath work, meditation and ice baths with longtime Jean Jacques Machado student and level 2 instructor of the Wim Hof method Joey Hauss. We learn about the inspiration that started him on his journey, some unique stories of life experiences he learned from along the way and the impact that his work is making on others.
In this episode we talk to legendary Jiu-Jitsu master Carlos "Caique" Elias. As one of only 8 individuals in the world outside of the Gracie family to receive a Black Belt directly from Grand Master Helio Gracie, he shares with us some of his amazing experiences from the golden era of Jiu-Jitsu and how the lessons learned back then continue to carry so much relevance today.
In this episode we sit down and talk all things Jiu-Jitsu with JJM Black Belt and the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Eddie Bravo. We learn about the history behind his unique style, his development of the ground breaking tournaments EBI and The Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, and his special relationship with his head master Jean Jacques Machado.
In this episode we have a great conversation with renown animal trainer, author and three time Emmy award winner Brandon McMillan. We learn about his life, his work and his unique connection with the amazing animals he gets to interact with. If you love animals, this one is for you!
In this episode we have a powerful conversation with Rikki Rockett, drummer for the rock band Poison. Insightful and inspiring, we learn about his music, his training and how he faced - and overcame, one of the biggest challenges of his life.
In this episode we chat with the "6th" Machado Brother, and the only man to be awarded his black belt by all 5 Machado Brothers, Professor Renato Magno. We learn about his early days training in Brazil, the eventful day he decided to make Jiu-Jitsu his life, his transition to life in America and the foundation of his own academy and organization.
In this episode we chat with Jean Jacques brother, the legendary Rigan Machado. We learn about what it was like growing up among the Gracie Family, his competition career, his legendary match against the great Rickson Gracie and his eventual migration to the U.S. to become one of the top instructors in the world.
In this episode we chat with BJJ Black Belt, decorated champion and one of the pioneers of women's Jiu-Jitsu in America, Felicia Oh. We learn about how she was introduced to the gentle art, her competitive career, her passion for art and her advice for women who are interested in training.
In this episode we chat with veteran comedian Russell Peters. We discuss a wide range of topics - from his early days of comedy, discovering the art of Jiu-Jitsu and actually using it to stop a robbery, and what life is like working as a comedian during a pandemic. As you can imagine, there are lots of laughs!
In this episode we talk to veteran designer and FX artist extraordinaire Eddie Yang. Eddie is the owner of DEITY CREATIVE and co-founder of SYMBOLIC ARTS FX. His is a fascinating story from discovering his passion at a very young age and the obstacles he faced in order to make his career choice a reality. As we delve deeper into our talk we discovered there is much more to this man than meets the eye. We hope it inspires you as much as it inspired us!
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