Ida Floisvik & Junny Ocasio: Bonus Show! - a podcast by Jeff Shaw

BONUS episode! Two interviews with elite level competitors, including Norwegian #jiujitsu artist Ida Fløisvik, the reigning IBJJF New York Open black belt Absolute champion and Edwin "Junny" Ocasio of Unity BJJ, one of the best purple belt jiujitsu #athletes competing today. We're excited to bring you these interviews, and we're going to continue to focus on the Carolinas and beyond, bringing the best folks we can find on the show to support East Coast BJJ.


Norwegian Ida Fløisvik is the reigning New York Open black belt Absolute champion, has a fascinating means to fund her training, and has an awesome Viking sword. The Roger Gracie black belt talked to Lourdes after training at Renzo Gracie Manhattan about her training, her kids classes, and much more!

Edwin "Junny" Ocasio has won most of the IBJJF open tournaments and has his sights on a Mundial gold medal this year. He talked to Jeff about the importance of hard training, the importance of drilling, his training partners at Unity BJJ, and fighting for millimeters -- not inches -- in the gym and in competitions. He also gives his thoughts on cross-training, tells us about Unity's tough pro training and the toughest match he's had in competition -- as well as the best advice he's received from Murilo Santana. Also: we ask whether he'd be interested in a Toro Cup match, and ... well, just listen.

Thanks as always to our sponsors, US Grappling, Toro BJJ, and Cageside Fight Co.! Register online at usgrappling.com to compete at US Grappling Greensboro on May 20, and if you need gi or nogi gear to compete, find the best products at cageside.com!

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