The BJJ Fanatics Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Our mission with this podcast is to help YOU grow on the mats! We do this by presenting deep, insightful interviews every week with the best athletes, coaches and legends of BJJ and Grappling. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge about technique, BJJ culture or the history of the art, every episode is loaded with advice and lessons from the best in the game. The host Ryan Ford conducts each interview in a casual setting, which makes it easy to see the human side of the stars of our sport and get to know their story while also learning more for your own development. New episodes are available every week, and we have over 500 episodes for you to enjoy as well, which is over 800 hours of entertainment and knowledge! We hope you enjoy it!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Our mission with this podcast is to help YOU grow on the mats! We do this by presenting deep, insightful interviews every week with the best athletes, coaches and legends of BJJ and Grappling. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge about technique, BJJ culture or the history of the art, every episode is loaded with advice and lessons from the best in the game. The host Ryan Ford conducts each interview in a casual setting, which makes it easy to see the human side of the stars of our sport and get to know their story while also learning more for your own development. New episodes are available every week, and we have over 500 episodes for you to enjoy as well, which is over 800 hours of entertainment and knowledge! We hope you enjoy it!
Twitter:
@TheGCPodcast
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.grapplingcentral.com/
Episodes
BJJ Fanatics 642: Tomer Alroy
12/2/2024
Tomer Alroy returns to discuss competition strategy and tactics. He also shares how a well-prepared competition training room should feel very much like the actual competition so that the athlete is completely prepared. He also discusses the mental game
Duration:01:39:23
BJJ Fanatics 641: John Machado
11/18/2024
John Machado joins the show to share his insights on what the "BJJ Lifestyle" means in modern times. He also shares stories from the old days in Rio De Janeiro as well as old stories from the early days in the US.
Duration:01:30:36
BJJ Fanatics 640: Robson Moura
11/4/2024
Robson Moura returns to talk about the keys to remaining consistent on the mats, finding motivation to train later in life and he hints at a possible return to competition!
Duration:01:27:57
BJJ Fanatics 639: Kurt Osiander
10/21/2024
Kurt is back! He gives an entertaining recap of the Olympics, ADCC and CJI. He also takes questions from listeners and talks metal bands, craziness in California and eating exotic animals.
Duration:01:20:29
BJJ Fanatics 638: Adele Fornarino
10/15/2024
ADCC Champ Adele Fornarino joins the show to share her story! Topics include advice for smaller grapplers, managing distance, competitive personality types and steroids in women's Jiu-Jitsu. She also discusses Fortnite and dangerous Aussie wildlife!
Duration:01:12:11
BJJ Fanatics 637: Flavio Canto
9/16/2024
Flavio Canto joins the show to talk about overcoming losses, competing on the Olympic stage, how he benefited from learning Jiu-Jitsu during his Judo career and developing the Canto Choke. He also talks about his social project "Instituto Reacao"
Duration:01:34:32
BJJ Fanatics 636: Joel Tudor
9/2/2024
Joel Tudor returns to talk about recently getting his Judo black belt and how the art has changed his perspective on grappling. He also talks about balance and injury prevention.
Duration:01:23:30
BJJ Fanatics 635: Silverfox Pravec
8/26/2024
Silverfox is back! In this episode we discuss injury prevention, selecting your rolls, being mindful of training partners and using the armbar to its full potential! He also talks about the importance of instructors having the ability to read the room.
Duration:01:17:34
BJJ Fanatics 634: Henry Akins
8/19/2024
Henry Akins joins the show to talk about the importance of defense in your game. He covers several defensive categories and explains how ultimately, a solid defense allows you to be free in the way you express your Jiu-Jitsu.
Duration:00:55:59
BJJ Fanatics 633: Travis Stevens
8/12/2024
Travis Stevens returns to talk about the current state of American Judo, his thoughts on BJJ athletes crossing over to Judo competition and the pros and cons of tradition in martial arts. He also talks about mindset and assessing your skills honestly.
Duration:02:35:25
BJJ Fanatics 632: Shintaro Higashi
8/5/2024
Shintaro Higashi joins the show to talk about applying Judo techniques in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. He also explains how to train safely and "trade wins" for optimal results. He also discusses how to break the linear learning cycle commonly seen in BJJ
Duration:01:35:36
BJJ Fanatgics 631: Fabio Gurgel
7/29/2024
If you've ever considered opening your own gym, this episode is a must-listen! Master Fabio Gurgel shares knowledge he's collected from decades of running one of the largest teams in BJJ. He covers best practices, costs and income potential for gym owners
Duration:02:20:14
BJJ Fanatics podcast 630: Rigan Machado
7/22/2024
Rigan Machado joins the show to talk about Old School Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of keeping up with modern trends in the art and Jiu-Jitsu in film choreography. He also talks about what he feels BJJ needs to do to reach more mainstream viewers.
Duration:01:02:06
BJJ Fanatics Podcast 629: Shawn Williams
7/15/2024
Shawn Williams returns to talk about ADCC vs CJI, the standards of a black belt, overcoming self-doubt and developing sliding skills. He also covers effective coaching methods and dives deep on the body lock!
Duration:02:10:29
BJJ Fanatics 628: Adam Wardzinski
7/8/2024
Adam Wardzinski joins the show fresh off his history-making World Championship. He talks about the lifestyle and work ethic it took to achieve this accomplishment and he gives advice to aspiring future champions. He also talks about the Octopus Guard!
Duration:01:44:22
BJJ Fanatics 627: Kurt Osiander
7/1/2024
Kurt is back and in better shape than ever! He talks about lifting weights, setting up take downs, using swords in a street fight and CJI vs ADCC. He also takes questions from listeners and gives tips on fighting both wild animals and leg lockers!
Duration:01:12:10
BJJ Fanatics 626: Paul Schreiner
6/24/2024
Paul Schreiner joins the show to discuss the various methods that are being used to teach Jiu-Jitsu. He shares his thoughts on what has worked best for him and his students. We discuss the ecological approach and linear method and their differences
Duration:02:14:33
BJJ Fanatics 625: Rolles Gracie
6/17/2024
Rolles Gracie joins the show to talk about creating an environment that helps students learn faster, upper belts mentoring lower belts and his thoughts on the practice of testing for belts. He also gives advice for white belts.
Duration:01:22:02
BJJ Fanatics 624: Renato Canuto
6/10/2024
Renato Canuto joins the show to talk about pay for Jiu-Jitsu athletes, his upcoming MMA debut and his open-minded approach to rolling and competing. He also dives deep on improving your armbar success rate and how to fix holes in your game!
Duration:01:37:13
BJJ Fanatics 623: Roy Dean
6/3/2024
Roy Dean returns to discuss the different levels of mastery that exist in Jiu-Jitsu that become more obvious as you pursue the art over time. Things like strategy, creating and recognizing traps and the importance of using Kazushi are all topics we cover!
Duration:01:32:59