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Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 34: Daniel FredellToday, I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with @danielfredell about: strength and conditioningconsiderations for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete; jiu-jitsu training; and diet and recovery considerations.Daniel has studied many different disciplines and have trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Black Belt Under KarelPravec), Krav Maga (Currently Tan Shirt under Caroline Kone at Warriors KravMaga), and Muay Thai.Daniel has an associate degree from Gaston College in the Health and Fitness Science Program. There he wasawarded the Leadership Award, Excellence Award, and Outstanding Graduate Award. Daniel also completed a two-semester dual internship with Hickory Cardiologyand the...
2025-02-231h 02
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast - Episode 33: Steve McKinneySteve McKinney has been in the fitness industry for nearly 34 years. He is the owner of Fitness and More, Inc. and is a 1st Class Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. In 1990 he won the Mr. Southern Illinois Body Building title and was a top 5 finisher in the Mr. Midwest competition. He is the innovator of the 3-W Approach to Fitness and has personally supervised over 4000 workouts per year for the past twenty plus years! Steve specializes in private 1-2-1 High Intensity Training sessions. Steve is a 2 time pan-am silver medalist in blue and purple belt and currently holds a Black...
2025-01-261h 10Life!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 01-21-25 Hour 1Guest: Joyce CordiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 32: Jason ScullyJason Scully is a 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with 25 + years of experience. Jason is the Owner & Coach of Revel Jiu-Jitsu in East Brunswick New Jersey. Jason teaches both adults and kids Coach. Jason is also the creator of The Grappler’s Guide (one of most popular online learning sites in the world for grappling). Jason is an ADCC trials bronze medalist; Brown Belt World Championship Bronze Medalist; Black Belt No-Gi Pans Bronze Medalist; Multiple IBJJF Open Medalist; Advanced and Expert Division Champion (NAGA, Grapplers Quest, etc..). Jason was inducted In the United States Martial Arts Hall of...
2024-12-151h 15Life!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 12-03-24 Hour 1Guest: Joyce CordiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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KVMR NewsConversations on Fire - A KVMR News SpecialApril Glaser talks with bestselling author and artist Obi Kaufman and Cordi Craig, the prescribed fire program manager at the Placer Resource Conservation District.
2024-10-221h 01Life!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 10-08-24 Hour 1Guests: Joyce Cordi and Brad DacusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 31; Robert Donofrio:
Robert Donofrio is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rob Khan, who is a black belt under Royce Gracie. Robert is the owner of Gracie Brandon in Riverview, Florida, which is a mixed martial arts facility specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Robert has competed both in the
highest level in sport BJJ as well as professional MMA.
Robert can be contacted on Instagram at:
@robbydjitsu83
@graciebrandonbjj
2024-09-021h 45Life!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 07-30-24 Hour 1Guest: Joyce CordiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-3143 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast: Episode 30: Cynthia Yang ad Athan SiamasATHAN SIAMAS:
Athan Siamas is a brown belt under Mike Jaramillo and a co-founder/instructor at Renzo Gracie East Side Martial Arts. His experience as a teacher includes Renzo Gracie Middletown, Renzo Gracie Union Square, and in the famous “blue basement” at Renzo Gracie Academy HQ, in New York City. Through his ambassadorship with We Defy Foundation, Athan participates in seminars around the country, raising funds to provide combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through the art of jiu jitsu.
Athan is also co-founder of The Happy Pill Project, a social media outl...
2024-07-291h 25Life!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 07-16-24 Hour 1Guest: Joyce CordiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2024-07-0344 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 30: Randy WilliamRandy started his Jiu Jitsu’s journey in 2009 under a Renzo Gracie affiliate and later switched to Vicente Junior as his primary instructor. He began instructing in Dover Delaware with Team Viper as a blue belt. Once he attained his purple belt Randy began instructing on the Dover Air force base and later in November of 2016, he received his brown belt. In December 2018 he earned his black belt under Vicente Junior. Randy currently trains and teaches at Gracie Gulf Coast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Biloxi, Mississippi. Rancho can be reached on Instagram: @black_belt_randy
2024-06-2941 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 29: Mike MahaffeyThis is a great episode for the older grappler!
Mike Mahaffey is a second-degree black belt in BJJ under
Chris Haueter and Matt Linsemier out of Magic BJJ in Lansing, Michigan. Mike is a lifelong martial artist, who started training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14. Mike also holds black belt ranks in Tae Kwon Do and Karate and has trained in kali and Kobudo as well. Mike first experienced jiu jitsu in 1995 but didn’t start serious study of the art until 2006 and has been training BJJ ever since. Mike enjoys co...
2024-06-2359 minLife!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 06-18-24 Hour 1Guest: Joyce Cordi ReimagineAmerica.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2024-05-2943 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast: Episode 28: Mike JaramilloProfessor Mike Jaramillo is a 5th Degree black belt, a black belt World Champion, a black belt European Champion, a Pan Am Silver Medalist, a Blue Basement OG and the first student to be promoted to Black Belt by Professor John Danaher. Mike is famous for a ferocious top game and spreading the love of BJJ to everyone in the room, from the high-level pros to the shy hobbyist hiding in the corner. Professor Mike Jaramillo is the head no gi instructor at the Renzo Gracie Academy. Mike can be contacted on Instagram at: @mikejaramillo_bjj or @thehappypillproject
2024-05-111h 44Life!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 04-30-24 Hour 1Guest: Joyce CordiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-0146 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast - Episode 27: Ethan OstermeyerEthan Ostermeyer has been a student of athletic performance training for 20 years. Ethan played college football at Sacred Heart University (university of Connecticut). Ethan completed an internship for the Strength program at the University of Rhode Island and the football program. Ethan owned and ran his own gym, Elite Performance Systems, for 8 years before passing it on to his mentee where we trained hundreds of athletes from professionals to middle school. Ethan is married with three (3) children who might love Jiu Jitsu more than him and is currently a purple belt and coach at Simmons Jiu Jitsu in Connecticut. Ethan...
2024-04-281h 41
Newaza PodcastEpisode 26: Theo HaigTheo Haig is a 27-year-old Middleweight (184) Pro MMA fighter training out of AKA in San Jose, CA. Theo has a record 4-0-0 (wins-loss-draw). Theo is currently ranked 43 of 177 in the West; 21 of 87 in California and 163 of 634 in the United States. Theo holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ron Keslar of American Elite Grappling
and is a strength and condition coach.
2024-04-0651 minLife!Line with Craig RobertsLife!Line with Craig Roberts 03-19-24 Hour 1Guest: Joyce CordiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-10-1147 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 25: Alberto JuarezAlberto Juarez is the Founder of Team Daruma Dojo. He is a 3rd degree blackbelt under MMA veteran and 4th degree blackbelt Ricardo Barros and Judo blackbelt under Olympic Trials silver medalist and Sr National Champion David Williams from the legendary SJSU Judo team.
Alberto is a lifelong martial artist starting Jiu Jitsu in 2003. Immediately, within a few years, he found his passion for teaching. Amassing 15 years of experience working with adults & kids to help them learn martial arts, gain confidence, and learn the importance of fitness and discipline.
Earning his BS in Kinesiology from SJSU during his journey to...
2023-07-281h 16
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast: Episode 24: Matt Guffey (Victory High Performance)Matt Guffey is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu Jitsu under Caio terra, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, functional range conditioning mobility specialist, and functional strength coach. He owns Victory High Performance, a strength and conditioning facility for grapplers in San Jose, CA.
Today, Matt and I discussed prepping for competition from approximately 4 weeks out, warming for competition the day of the tournament using full body CARs, as well as distance management from long, medium and close-range engagements in jiu-jitsu.
As a reminder and or announcement, Matt will be conducting a free mobility seminar at Samurai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...
2023-07-2256 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 23: Miko HytonenMiko Hytonen is a Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an instructor at Lilius Barnatt Martial Arts in Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain. Miko can be found on Instagram @chokes_and_more where Miko demonstrates a plethora of Jiu-Jitsu submissions and technical knowledge with his personal flare. Miko has two instructionals available on BJJFanatics.com titled “Lapel Chokes from Everywhere” and “No Gi Chokes from Everywhere”. During our conversation, Miko and I discussed Gi vs. No Gi, grip setups for guard passing, competition, growing up in gang life and how his life has changed for the better due to Jiu-Jitsu, the BJJ belt sys...
2023-07-081h 10
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 22: James (JT) “Tenacity” TomlinsonJames “Tenacity” Tomlinson otherwise known simply as “JT” is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is one of the first certified kettlebell trainers in Australia. James has helped to pave the way for kettlebells in the Aussie Strength & Conditioning scene. JT is a Co-Founder of Bulletproof for BJJ as well as Co-Host of the Bulletproof for BJJ Podcast. JT is also the developer of the JiuGo tabletop card game.
During our conversation we discuss how James became involved
in strength and conditioning, personal training, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as
well as the Bulletproof for BJJ “Standards” program. Standards is...
2023-07-041h 44
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 21: Vernon “Captain” KirkVernon Kirk is a dedicated BJJ Black Belt under Rubens Rodriguez as well as a Bushido Judo back belt. Vernon returns for his second appearance on the podcast! We discuss various aspects of competing in Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Sanbo; the kimura and knee slicing passing; drop seoi-nage and tamoe-nage.
2023-06-121h 37
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 20: Mike MahaffeyMike Mahaffey is a first-degree black belt in BJJ under Chris Haueter and Matt Linsemier out of Magic BJJ in Lansing, Michigan. Mike is a lifelong martial
artist, who started training in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14. Mike also holds black belt ranks in Tae Kwon Do and Karate and has trained in kali and Kobudo as well. Mike first experienced jiu jitsu in 1995 but didn’t start serious study of the art until 2006 and has been training BJJ ever since. Mike enjoys competing and coaching BJJ, and now at the age of 51, hopes to help older an...
2023-06-111h 51
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 19: Terry Seeton
Terry Seeton is the co-host of the Limitless Radiocast along with Chad Kuhn. Terry is a BJJ Blue belt and trains at East Coast Martial Arts in Canton, Ohio under BBJ Black Belt Chad Kuhn which is an affiliate of 4th degree black belt, James Clingerman.
Terry can be reached on Instagram @limitless_radiocast
2023-06-052h 10
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 18: Josh McKinneyJosh McKinney is a 20x IBJJF gold medalist and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under UFC veteran Kyle Watson. Josh is the Owner of Head Nod HQ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in Granite City and Jerseyville, IL., and the host of the successful podcast “I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show”.
I had a great conversation with Josh McKinney today. Josh is one of my favorite Jiu-Jitsu podcasters who I have personally learned a lot from by listen to his podcast the I suck at jiujitsu show. I always look forward to Tuesdays and Thursday when Josh...
2023-05-141h 47
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 17: Matthew TillmanMatthew is a 41-year-old San Jose native, married father of three and has been tattooing since 2005. Matthew owns and operates his own tattoo show, The Holy Scythe Tattoo in San Jose, CA. Matthew Tillman is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Caio Terra.
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2023-05-061h 45
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast: Episode 16: Matt Guffey (Victory High Performance)Matt Guffey is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu Jitsu under Caio Terra, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, functional range conditioning mobility
specialist, and functional strength coach. He owns Victory High Performance, a strength and conditioning facility for grapplers in San Jose, CA.
2023-04-271h 35
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast: Episode 15: Tim StinsonTim Stinson is a purple belt under Chad Kuhn at East Coast Martial Arts (see episode 7 for an interview with Chad). Tim is a career fireman with the city of Canton Ohio for 9 years and recently was promoted to Fire Investigator.
Tim and I had a fun conversation about high school sports, family, careers, Jiu-Jitsu, and competing and medaling at Pans, but we also got into a “cellar dweller” washed up meathead conversation about home gyms at one point. If that does interest you, feel free to fast forward, but nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the conversation!
2023-04-171h 34
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 14: James ClingermanJames Clingerman is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Indianapolis, Indiana. James owns the Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Endurance BJJ and www.TheFightHub.com and www.bjj.foundation.com.
James can be reached on instagram at @james_clingerman
2023-03-291h 32
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 13: Joe WorthingtonJoe Worthington is a BJJ Black Belt and Co-Founder/Director at Jungle Brothers Strength &Movement Gym in Sydney, Australia. Joe is also Co-Founder of Bulletproof for BJJ as well as Co-Host of both, the Jungle Brothers and Bulletproof for BJJ Podcasts.
2023-03-211h 52
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 12: Chasen HillChasen Hill is a First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and instructor at Redline Jiu-Jitsu in Edmond, Oklahoma. Chasen has been teaching since blue belt. Chasen quickly realized he had a passion for teaching & helping others vs focusing on the competition route. Chasen has taught thousands of adults and kids over his career via group instruction, private lesson, and seminars. Chasen is currently a fill time Jiu-Jitsu professor teaching in person and online coaching. Chasen continues his Jiu-Jitsu education under Ty Gay and Henry Akins. Chasen has a successful YouTube channel titled Chasen Hill which currently has with 3.87...
2023-03-191h 50
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 11: Ryan FordRyan Ford is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Director of Podcasting at BJJ Fanatics. Ryan began his podcasting career as the owner and host of The Grappling Central Podcast, which was the #1 ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling podcast on iTunes.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Ryan’s life's passion and has been practicing for more than fifteen years and have had the privilege to learn from several high-level black
belts both in the U.S. and in Brazil. While acting as the Directors of Podcasting for BJJ Fanatics, Ryan continues to highlight the life stories and experiences of wo...
2023-03-182h 24
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 10: Anthony Baker, BJJ Black BeltAnthony Baker is a Marine veteran with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For the last 10 years Anthony has been a trainer and athletic coach for corporate America. Anthony’s goal is to help others transform their bodies, increase their resiliency and strengthen their minds. Anthony’s fields of study include kinesiology, exercise physiology, human anatomy, combat sports and strength and conditioning.
2023-03-1848 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 9: Francisco “kiko” GonzalezFrancisco “kiko” Gonzalez is black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an instructor at Solidarity Jiu Jitsu in San Jose, CA. Kiko is also one of the founders of Koffee Krew which provides Northern California open mats without politics.
Contact Kiko on instagram: @thekoffeekrew
Website: www.nodojotrippin.com
2023-03-1158 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 8; Todd Fox:Todd Fox is the founder and owner of the Close Protection Group. He is a former U.S. Marine and was assigned duties that spanned the Corps’ broad gamut, ranged from washing dishes to operating with JTG-6. His access to “B” billets offered insight into unique realms outside the military. Mr. Fox is also a former law enforcement officer. He was responsible for the creation, development and training of a regional law enforcement Special Response Team. His team participated in the protection of humans and assets during several pivotal notional events. He is a graduate of multiple advanced programs at the...
2023-02-201h 27
Newaza PodcastNewaza Postcast; Episode 7: Chad KuhnThis week I sat down and had a spontaneous and very entertaining conversation with Chad Kuhn who is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and head instructor at East Coast Martial Arts in Canton, Ohio which is an affiliate of 4th degree black belt, James Clingerman. Chad co-hosts the “Limitless Radiocast” Jiu-Jitsu Podcast with his student, Terry Seaton.
We discussed Chad’s beginnings in martial arts, martial arts in the 80’s, training in the gi vs no gi, the hardest colored belt for Chad to get through, competition, Chad’s basic but unique approach to strength training f...
2023-02-081h 12
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast Episode 6: Travis and Jon, Hosts of the Elbows Tight PodcastToday, I had the abosulte pleasure to sit down and talk to Travis and Jon who host the ver, y successful postcast, “Elbows Tight”. We had a very casual and enjoyable conversation on topics such as recovery, the blue belt “blues”, jiu-jitsu injuries, balancing your jiu-jitsu training as a honnyist with a family and a job, competition, reflecting on Jiu-Jitsu in the micro-sense and thinking about Jiu-Jitsu in a philosophical way. We also gave our non-expert opinon on jiu-jitsu positions which serve as both submission and control simultaneously. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did engaging...
2023-01-231h 28
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 5: Kristina BarlaanKristina Barlaan is a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Caio Terra, having also trained extensively with Gustavo Dantas. Widely regarded as one of her generation’s main light-featherweight competitors, Barlaan’s reputation was earned through important wins in some of the sport’s prime tournaments, particularly in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation circuit, where she won Asian, European and Pan American titles in the 118 lbs weight division.
Kristina’s main achievements at black belt include:
IBJJF American National No-Gi Champion (2015)
IBJJF American National Championship 3rd Place (2015 Absolute)
IBJJF European Open Champion (2016)
IBJJF Pan American Championship 2n...
2023-01-161h 15
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 4: Yoshi YamaguchiThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Yoshi Yamaguchi who is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Ralph Gracie and trains at Ralph Gracie, San Francisco. Yoshi is currently working on his Doctorate at the University of San Francisco in Organizational Leadership Studies. Yoshi has a YouTube Channel and Instagram page, both titled “Yoshi_SF” where he uploads shorts demonstrating various Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Yoshi and I discussed his 15-year journey to black belt as well as how his judo experience influences his Jiu-Jitsu.
This was a really good conversation and I hope you enjo...
2022-12-1846 min
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 3: Jake Luigi of “Less Impressed More Involved BJJ”Jake has been training Jiu Jitsu for 7 years and is a purple belt under Mike Murrell of Cave Academy in Pacific, California (See Newaza Podcast Episode 1 for an interview with Mike Murrell).
in 2021, Jake moved to Hawaii with his wife and started the YouTube channel, “Less Impressed More Involved BJJ” which to date has 29,000 subscribers.
Today, Jake and I sat down to discuss his process of breaking down jiu-jitsu into understandable concepts and strategies to improve as quickly as possible by primarily studying live jiu-jitsu matches and instructional videos by credible sources. Specifically, we discussed half...
2022-12-011h 09
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 2: Alex SternerAlex Sterner is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt under Andre Galvao of Atos BJJ. Alex earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist accreditation through the National Strength and Conditioning Association resulting in a wealth of expertise in strength and conditioning.
Alex is a co-founder and head coach of Electrum Performance which is a facility that offers strength and conditioning workout programs designed for many types of athletes.
Alex is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Atos Headquarters in San Diego, CA...
2022-11-301h 06
Newaza PodcastNewaza Podcast; Episode 1: BJJ & Judo Black Belt Mike MurrellThis week, I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking to Mike Murrell who is a 1st degree blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ralph Gracie. Mike earned his blackbelt in Judo in 2008 before training Jiu-Jitsu full time under Kurt Osiander in San Francisco, CA. Mike is the founder and head instructor of Cave Academy in Pacifica, CA.
We discussed how Mike began his martial arts journey eventually leading him from Judo to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling. We discussed Mike’s thoughts on takedowns for no gi jiu-jitsu as well as his methods for learning from in...
2022-11-2057 min
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu Jitsu Podcast Episode 28: Part 1: Uke Mike, Part 2: Wendler 5/3/1 for BJJIn Part 1 of this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Uke Mike who is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Jordan Presinger of Limitless Brazilian Jiujitsu and Kickboxing in Ontario, Canada (see Episode 24 for an interview with Jordan). Uke Mike is one of the two cohosts of the Jordan Talks Jiujitsu Podcast and is featured in videos on Jordan's YouTube channel, "Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu". We discussed how Mike discovered Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu, as well as his experiences with addiction and mental health and how Jiu Jitsu has been a positive solution or management...
2022-09-301h 05
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast: Episode 26: Richard JacksonRichard Jackson is the owner and head instructor at Samurai Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, located at 2125 Winchester Blvd, in Campbell, CA. Richard trained for over 10 years at the Renzo Gracie NYC Academy’s world-famous “Blue Basement” and was promoted to brown belt by Master Renzo Gracie and Professor John Danaher. After relocating to Northern California with his family, Rich was awarded his black belt by Professor Alan “Gumby” Marques, who is a third-degree black belt under the legendary Master Ralph Gracie. Rich was also recently promoted to 2ndDegree Black Belt by Professor Alan “Gumby” Marques. Rich also holds the rank of black belt i...
2022-03-041h 40
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast, Episode #25: Thomas RozdzynskiGO to https://rolacademy.tv/ and get 20% off on Rol Academy TV by entering code: AJJJP at checkout!
Thomas Rozdzynski is back for his second appearance on the Average Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast. Thomas’s first time on the podcast was Episode 13. Be sure to go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t already, it was a good one.
Thomas Rozdzynski who is a 3rdDegree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Judo Black Belt. Thomas owns and teaches out of ROL Academy located at15629 S 71st Court, Orland Park, Illinois. Thomas is also...
2022-01-311h 39
Newaza PodcastAverage joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast; Episode 24: Jordan Preisinger (“Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu”)Jordan Preisinger is a BJJ black belt and MMA fighter out of Ontario, Canada. Jordan is the owner and head instructor at Limitless Brazilian Jiujitsu and Kickboxing located at 67 Dufferin Ave. Ontario, Canada (phone number is (613) 827-1684). Jordan hosts a very popular YouTube channel, titled, “Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu”.
Jordan and I had a great conversation today discussing methods of self-learning and a concepts-based approach towards mastery of Brazilian Jiujitsu. I hope you enjoy the episode. Remember to like, subscribe and share! Thank you!
Jordan can be reached at:
Email: preisingerjordan@gmail.com
Yo...
2022-01-231h 24
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast; Episode 23: Epic Roll BJJ Founder Matt WahlstromMatt is the owner of several Jiu-Jitsu related business including Epic Roll BJJ and the One Bottle Company. Matt has been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 16 years and is a brown belt and soon to be black belt under Tom DeBlass. Matt is a full-time real estate agent and also flips homes. Matt has competed in off-road races like the Baja 500 and Vegas-to-reno (a 1,000 mile, 3-day-race). Matt has been married for 17 years and is the father of two boys. Matt is an entrepreneur who wants to inspire other entrepreneurs to go out and accomplish big goals in their lives!
2022-01-101h 39
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast; Episode 22: Eli KnightEli Knight is a 2nd degree black belt under Royce Gracie and had been the Senior Supervising Instructor at Three Rivers Martial Arts, located at 3055 N Friendship Rd Unit 4, Paducah, KY for 2 decades. Eli Knight is best known for his contributions to self-defense and adapting jiu-jitsu to address the needs of the real-life altercation. Eli’s social media presence is quite large (252,000 subscribers on YouTube), making him one of the most visible advocates for the art and he's been producing helpful content for years, sharing his approach to jiu-jitsu with the masses. Eli has a way of molding jiu-jitsu to...
2021-12-291h 17
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast; Episode 21: Steve AustinSteve Austin is a 2nd Degree Black Belt who is a Philadelphia native and is the owner and operator of Sion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Bucks County Pennsylvania. We discussed Steve’s powerful story of how he was born with Legg Perthes (a degenerative disease affecting the hip) which required multiple surgeries into his teen years to address and made him the target of mental and physical bullies. A long interest in martial arts paired with a need for self-defense, Steve found Tae Kwon Do. Then Kempo. And finally Brazilian Jiujitsu. Through jiujitsu, Steve was able at last to find pe...
2021-12-191h 45
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast; Episode 20: Joshua SettlageToday, I sat down with returning guest, The BJJ Strength Coach, Josh Settlage to talk about his new Strength Matrix website which is dropping on January 1, 2022. We also discussed programming considerations for a three day a week modified conjugate program from grapplers, as well as how to fit in mobility and kettlebells into your strength program.
Josh can be contacted at:
Facebook: Joshua Settlage
Instagram: @joshuasettlage
Internet: Thestrengthmatrix.com
2021-12-1646 min
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast; Episode 19: Alan “Gumby” MarquesAlan “Gumby” Marques is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Ralph Gracie, and co-founder of On The Mat (OTM), a company that revolutionized jiu jitsu’s industry during the late 1990s and 2000s, through both their journalism and retail trade. Gumby was one of the first grappling journalists in the US, covering the initial growth of the sport in North America. Alan is the founder of Heroes Martial Arts in San Jose, California.
Gumby and I discussed his early years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coming up under Ralph’s tutelage; founding and growing “On The Mat” with Scott (Scotty) Nels...
2021-12-031h 27
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast Episode 18; Scott ShelterScott is the Owner of Extreme Performance Training Systems, also known as “EPTS Gym” and is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Chris Jones who is the founder of Nucleus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located at 3010 Business Park Drive Unit F, in Norcross, GA. Scott is a Vegan Iron Addict and a Practitioner of Taichi & Chi-gong. Scott is a US Navy Veteran.
Scott returns for his second episode on the podcast to discuss recovery factors for the average jiu-jitsu practitioner over 40.
Scott can be reached at:
Facebook: Scott Shetler
Instagram: @ssheltlerfitness
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2021-11-301h 24
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiujitsu Podcast; Episode 16: Karel Pravec AKA The "Silver Fox"Today I had the privilege of sitting down and speaking to Karel Pravec, commonly known as “the Silver Fox”. Karel is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt of Czechoslovakian descent. Karel was one of the Gracie’s very first students in the United States and studied under both Renzo Gracie and John Danaher. Karel was awarded his black belt by Renzo Gracie in July 2006. Karel is also the author of the Fluid BJJ book, has produced various instructional videos, and hosts his “Roll with the Fox video series” on YouTube each Friday morning (10:30 AM, Eastern Time). Karel has been regularly featured o...
2021-11-101h 14
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast, Episode #15: Giovanni Z. Figueroa Guillaini PT, DPTGiovanni is a BJJ Purple Belt. He started training BJJ and Muay Thai in 2010 under Vidiver Vazquez and Juan Delgado out of Combat 360 in Puerto Rico. He currently trains in Austin Texas in VOW BJJ under Ryan Villalobos. He has bachelor’s in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and a doctorate in Physical Therapy and specializes in S&C, injury reduction and rehab for combat athletes. He has a special interest in how the balance between training and recovery optimizes performance and longevity in the sport.
We had a great conversation discussing recovery tracking, the pros and co...
2021-10-221h 39
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast; Episode 14: Joel BlantonJoel Blanton is a 1st Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a former professional MMA fighter and professional wrestler who currently resides in Tennessee. We discussed Joel’s background in MMA and how he transitioned from MMA into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as being okay with being tapped to improve your BJJ game, journaling, kettlebell and strongman training for BJJ strength and conditioning, and dieting considerations.
2021-10-121h 11
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast, Episode #13: Thomas RozdzynskiToday, I had the pleasure to sit down and speak with Thomas Rozdzynski who is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Judo Black Belt. Thomas owns and teaches out of ROL Academy located at15629 S 71st Court, Orland Park, Illinois. Thomas is also the host of the ROL Radio Podcast.
Thomas and I had a great conversation about the differences and similarities between Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, hobbyists vs. competitors, the value of taking notes and goal setting, Jiu-Jitsu training modalities to speed up your learning time, helping others to improve their skill in...
2021-10-021h 12
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu Jitsu Podcast Episode 11: Malachy FriedmanMalachy Friedman is a second-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Ricardo Liborio of Carlson Gracie lineage. With almost 20 years of experience, Professor Friedman is adept in multiple fight disciplines including MMA, BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and Wrestling.
Malachy started his training with the late UFC Middle-Weight Champion, Evan Tanner. After years of competition, in 2006 Malachy joined American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida where he coached beginners and champs in both MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu until 2015.
In 2015, Malachy brought his experience and knowledge back to his hometown of Charleston where...
2021-09-201h 54
Newaza PodcastEpisode 10: Eugene Tsozik PT, DPT, FRCmsToday, I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking to Eugene Tsozik PT, DPT, FRCms. Eugene is a Physical Therapist specializing in the reduction and treatment of Jiu-Jitsu related injuries as well as a black belt in Jiu Jitsu under Nick “Chewy” Albin out of Derby City MMA, located at 8021 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258. Eugene is the creator of Grappling-RX (Rehab for BJJ) and the co-host of the Chewjitsu Podcast with Nick “Chewy” Albin Nick “Chewy” Albin. We discussed Eugene’s evolution in Jiu-Jitsu from white belt to black belt, competition experiences, training modalities, injures, and strength and conditioning c...
2021-09-121h 48
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiujitsu Podcast; Episode 6: Joshua Settlage, The BJJ Strength CoachToday I had the pleasure of speaking with The BJJ Strength Coach, Josh Settlage. We discussed various aspects strength training (specifically the conjugate method), conditioning and diet considerations for the grapping athlete. I hope you enjoy!
2021-08-011h 58
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu Jitsu Podcast Episode 5: Tyler BreyTyler is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder in the wheelchair division and a personal trainer. Tyler was born with a condition named “Spina bifida” which is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly. It is a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing embryo that eventually becomes the baby's brain, spinal cord and the tissues that enclose them.
Tyler and I discussed adapting Jiu Jitsu for people who are physically challenged by using a "conceptual" approach to g...
2021-06-2725 min
Newaza PodcastAverage Joe Jiu Jitsu Podcast Episode 4: Kurt OsianderKurt Osiander is an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and multiple time Pan American BJJ champion and has a four-win, one loss MMA cage fighting record.
Kurt has become a cult hero in the BJJ community for his straight forward personality which has been featured in two documentary films and Anthony Bourdain’s CNN show, Parts Unknown. Kurt is well known for his YouTube channel, “Kurt Osiander Move of the Week” which has 81.1 thousand subscribers and has been viewed over five million times. Kurt runs Empire Jiu Jitsu is San Francisco, CA with his partner, Jake Scovel.
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2021-06-1543 min
Newaza PodcastEpisode 3: Strength and Conditioning For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Scott Shetler of EPTS GymRecently, I had an opportunity to sit down and speak to Scott Shelter about strength and conditioning for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Scott is the Owner of Extreme Performance Training Systems, also known as “EPTS Gym” and is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Chris Jones who is the founder of Nucleus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located at 3010 Business Park Drive Unit F, in Norcross, GA. Scott is a Vegan Iron Addict and a Practitioner of Taichi & Chi-gong. Scott is a US Navy Veteran (we thank you for your service, Scott).
During our conversation, Scott and I discuss the so...
2021-05-312h 06
Newaza PodcastEpisode 2: Nathan MendelsohnToday, I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Nathan Mendelsohn of Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu out of Santa Cruz, CA. We discussed Nathan’s early year in martial arts which led him to find Jiu Jitsu; traveling to Brazil to train (in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) as well as “Jiu Jitsu Plus Camps in Brazil” currently being offered by Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We also discussed Nathan’s competition goals for 2021; the benefit of strength & conditioning and mobility (specifically yoga) for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; diet and Nathan’s one-on-one mental coaching services which will soon be availab...
2021-05-1753 min
The Christian Outlook | Full InterviewsCraig Roberts and Joyce Cordi Urges CA Voters to Get Out and VoteCraig Roberts and Joyce Cordi of Reimagine America urges everyone to get out and vote in the June 5th election, even if it isn't easy or quick, because it is immensly important and will have a lasting impact for generations to come. If you are a California resident, and registered to vote, click here to find your nearest polling place. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-06-0511 min