The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

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GCP Episode 199: Perspectives from the Journey 2 Jul 04, 2017

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In the second installment of Perspectives from the Journey, Ryan sits with 8 different female practitioners of varying ranks to talk about their experiences, reasons for training, struggles, triumphs and thoughts on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

GCP Community Focus Episode 8: Jay Regalbuto / BJJ Commentary Jun 30, 2017

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Professor Jay Regalbuto is a respected Black Belt who is also one of the most active commentators in the BJJ community. He has called over 1,000 matches and talks about how he got his start

GCP 196 Sergio Silva Jun 22, 2017

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Professor Sergio Silva joins the show to talk about the importance of building muscle memory, Judo for Jiu-Jitsu, self defense and the gritty days of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil during the 90's.

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His origins
Curitiba, Brazil
Training BJJ with open hand strikes
Clashes between teams in Brazil in the 90's
Wild Brazil fight stories
Real life self defense scenarios with your family present
Having a plan of action for your family in the event of an attack on the street
using control positions and self control in a fight
When you need to use Jiu-Jitsu to it's fullest level of violence for self defense
The tough reputation of fighters from Manaus, Brazil
The importance of building muscle memory
The responsibility that comes with Jiu-Jitsu skills
Judo for Jiu-Jitsu
Sparring from the feet

GCP Episode 138: Demian Maia Dec 01, 2016

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In this episode, we are joined by arguably the greatest representative of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in MMA, Demain Maia. Demian talks about why he quit Kung Fu as a teen to start BJJ, funny stories from the mats and his excitement for a Welterweight title shot!

GCP Episode 137: David "Silverfox" Karchmer Nov 30, 2016

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One of the most experienced and recognized BJJ referees in the United States, Professor Karchmer has reffed well over 3,000 matches in his career. He discusses some of the subtle intricacies of reffing that many competitors may not take into consideration, his opinion on common rules, the elements of a good ref and bias in big tournaments

GCP Episode 136: Amanda "Tubby" Alequin Nov 30, 2016

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Amanda “Tubby” Alequin is one of the fastest rising stars of women’s Jiu-Jitsu. Just coming off her first black belt no-gi world title, Tubby discusses the differences between mens and womens BJJ, her mental preparation and competing against her idols.

GCP Episode 135: Allan Goes Nov 22, 2016

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A 6th degree black belt under Carlson Gracie and an MMA pioneer, Professor Allan Goes joins us to share his powerful life story. He openly talks about how he went from horrible poverty and incarceration, to being saved by Master Carlson Gracie and Jiu-Jitsu

GCP Episode 134: Matt Lindland Nov 19, 2016

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Coach Matt Lindland is regarded as one of the top world resources for grappling knowledge. In this episode, he discusses his career, his decision to pursue Greco-Roman Wrestling over Freestyle, his Olympic experience and his long and successful MMA career

GCP Episode 133: Rustam Chsiev Nov 19, 2016

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Rustam “The Russian Bear” Chsiev joins the show to talk about wrestling, moving to the US to chase his dreams, his success in EBI and his old school diet!

GCP Episode 132: Kipp Kollar Nov 10, 2016

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Kipp Kollar is the man behind NAGA one of the most successful grappling tournaments out there. Kipp talks about his intro to grappling, the beginnings of NAGA, what goes into running a tournament and coaching kids in a healthy way.

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