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Shouting From The Sidelines#21 Mike Bates - The Atlantic GrapplerMike Bates is an ex-Royal Marine and also worked undercover in human intelligence for the MoD where he was an ops leader.
Since leaving he has become a successful business owner after opening Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds, a Jiu Jitsu academy which has seen amazing growth.
On top of that he is also about to start the unbelievable challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean (solo) to raise funds for Leeds Children's Hospital.
Perhaps his biggest challenge is being a Dad.
We sat down to discuss his approach to parenting, how h...2022-10-1358 min
The Duratus Mind PodcastThe Duratus Mind - Mike Bates - Former Counter Terrorism Operations LeaderIn this episode Gaz talks to Mike Bates who is a former Royal Marine, former counter terrorism covert operations leader, 2nd Dan BJJ Professor and is in training to row the Atlantic solo in Dec 2022. Mike opens up regarding his formative years, the leadership opportunities he grabbed when they presented themselves to him, what principles he took away from the Royal Marines and how they helped him through his 16 years in his confidential MOD department career that followed. Mike now owns and runs Roundhay Leeds Gracie Barra BJJ gym which is the fastest growing in Europe. A ful...2022-04-111h 48
North Leeds Jitz Kids#012 - Orson BatesToday we switch out Coach Gabe for his older brother Orson.
Orson's ambition is to become a professional footballer and he is very disciplined in the pursuit.
We discuss the parallels between what it takes to become a great footballer and a great BJJ player.
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2021-03-0518 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#011 - Coach Gabe SaysToday on a quick episode of The North Leeds Jitz Kids Podcast we are re-joined by Coach Gabe for a catch up. We discuss some techniques, what it's like to now be a 10 year old and the game taking the world by storm 'Coach Gabe Says'.
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2021-02-2812 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#010 - The Tello SistersThis week on the NLJK we are joined by the Tello sisters who have been training BJJ since they were 4 years old! They are both highly accomplished competitors here are just some of their achievements:
Alicia:
- 2x Silver medals at Pan Pacific Championships
- 1x Gold medal in Nation Championships
- 3x Gold medals in State Championships
- 1x Silver medal in State Championships
Olivia:
- 1x Gold medal at Pan Pacific Championships
- 2x Gold medal...2021-02-2120 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#009 - Ricky PachonThis week on the NLJK Podcast we are joined by Gracie Barra Oceania Ambassador and Gracie Barra Bondi Coach - Ricky Pachon.
Ricky heads the very successful kids competition team at @gbbondi but is also a great competitor in his own right:
- Pan Pacific Champion Gi + No Gi
- Australian National Champion
- NSW State Champion Open weight Purple Belt
And many other accolades!!
You can follow Ricky's journey here: @rickypachonbjj
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Insta - @gracie...2021-02-1136 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#008 - Eric FridlisThis week on the NLJK Podcast we are joined by Gracie Barra Oceania Ambassador, 11 year old - Eric Fridlis
Eric has competed in over 70 BJJ tournaments here are some of his highlights:
- Pan Pacific Champion
- Abu Dhabi Continental Pro Champion
- IBJJF Pan American Bronze Medalist
- IBJJF European Bronze Medalist
- 2x Australian National Champion
And many other accolades!!
You can follow Eric's journey here: @eric_gb_bjj
Links:
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2021-02-0421 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#007 - Team TuttleThis week we have a special show for you all!
We are joined by the Tuttle Twins Gabriel and Nolan and their dad Adam!
It's a part of a series of episodes we are doing with the team at Gracie Barra Bondi @gbbondi so our new little champions can listen to some more experienced students talk about BJJ!
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Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds2021-01-2819 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#006 - Knocks and BumpsThis week we are talking about the knocks and bumps our little champions may experience on the mat at BJJ and the many mitigations we have in place.
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Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds2021-01-2115 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#005 - Mata LeãoCoach Gabe walks us through the highest percentage submission in grappling: The Rear Naked Choke (Mata Leão). And we discuss how, when and why we teach submissions to our Little Champions.
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Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds2021-01-1319 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#004 - First Kids ClassWe Reflect back on the First Kids Class run by Gracie Barra Roundhay, and if Coach Gabe let out a trump during it. Also, Gabe tries his best not to laugh at the word 'butt' and we find out he has a secret admirer...
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Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds2021-01-1316 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#003 - Like Father Like SonMike, T and Gabe discuss competition for kids.
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Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds2020-12-2314 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#002 - Talking TechniquesWe are joined by 9-year-old Gabriel Bates to discuss what he's learned since starting BJJ.
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Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds2020-12-1821 minNorth Leeds Jitz Kids#001 - What to Expect?North Leeds Jitz Kids Podcast is Born!
We lay out what to expect and why we started a podcast for kids!
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Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds2020-12-1115 min