Podcasts by Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcast
Welcome to the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcast, a podcast dedicated to Gracie Jiu Jitsu and all things Gracie, including self defense, competition, anti bullying, women's self defense and empowerment, nutrition, and most especially the people involved in GJJ..........This podcast is for the average Joe; it's for anyone who practices, trains, teaches, or just loves to talk about or hear about Gracie Jiu Jitsu. We'll explore the lives of Gracie JJ practitioners, how they got involved with the art, and what effect it's had on their lives
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GJJR! EP 163 Dan Zia Joseph from 2023-09-04T16:44
“I’m not afraid of getting punched in the face. That’s my love language” Dan Joseph, Dan Zia Joseph is a BJJ practitioner, Army veteran, and author of Backpack to Rucksack: Insight into Leader...
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GJJR EP 158 Todd Fox from 2023-04-23T12:01
Todd Fox, Security & Expert and 3rd BJJ Black Belt, is a former Marine, law enforcement officer, BJJ black belt, and Author. After his military service, he began his career in EP (Exec...
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GJJR! EP 150 Keith Owen Tribute Episode from 2022-08-06T12:33:02
In this episode we celebrate the life of 4th degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt Professor Keith Owen through the eyes of his family, affiliates, fellow instructo...
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GJJR! EP 149 Mark Schultz from 2022-07-17T16:47:37
Mark Schultz, olympic gold medal wrestler, UFC veteran, and Pedro Sauer black belt discusses Why he purposely threw the last match of the 1988 Olympics, Foxcatche...
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GJJR! EP 145 Randy McElwee from 2022-03-16T12:35:58
Randy McElwee is a Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner / director of GRACIE® Jiu Jitsu Athens - Team Pedro Sauer at American Blac...
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GJJR! EP 144 Rick Ellis from 2022-02-23T20:41:27
EP 144 Rick Ellis is a Roy Dean Black belt and founder of The Art of Skill. In this interview he talks about being a musician in his youth; his nomadic lifestyle;...
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GJJRs! EP 143 Ray Griffin from 2022-01-15T17:39:33
Ray Griffin, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner/head instructor of Griffin Jiu Jitsu Academy in Orem Utah, discusses his journey, including starting with karate and...
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GJJR! EP 142 Ryron Gracie Returns from 2021-08-27T16:50:36
Ryron Gracie returns for a lively and interesting discussion. In this interview he discusses morning routines, his family and their recent move), cold plunges, th...
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GJJR! EP 141 Miles Lukas from 2021-07-25T19:37:40
Miles Lukas, BJJ Black Belt, Certified Wim Hof instructor, & owner of Breath Fitness. In this interview we discuss his Jiu Jitsu journey-including training with J...
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GJJR! Podcast EP 140 Dave Kama from 2021-07-09T16:29
Dave Kama, 5th degree Rickson Gracie black belt and head of Kama Jiu Jitsu. Dave is one of the very few people to have trained under Master Rickson and have all h...
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GJJR! EP 139 Roy Marsh from 2021-04-22T16:11:58
Roy Marsh, founder of Roy Marsh Jiu Jitsu and owner/head instructor of Gracie Schwarzwald, discusses his early days in NC with TEAM ROC; his move to Germany, and ...
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GJJR! EP 138 Erik Paulson from 2021-01-17T19:19:17
Sensei/Coach Erik Paulson is a champion fighter, world renowned instructor/coach, and founder of Combat Submission Wrestling. He discusses how he stayed productiv...
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GJJR! EP 137 Goodbye to 2020 from 2020-12-28T14:20
Featuring 2020 Episode Clips from Evandro Nunes (The Lion and when to let him out), Matt Thornton (training with Rickson, Chris Hauter, fundamentals as universal concepts), Ricky Lundell (starti...
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GJJR! EP 136 Lessons Learned in 2020 - Group Discussion with 7 Pedro Sauer Black Belts from 2020-12-17T17:15:43
In This episode we talk about challenges, triumphs and lessons learned in 2020. Joining me for this episode I have Pedr...
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GJJRs EP 135 Richard Bresler from 2020-11-27T18:16:14
Richard Bresler is back on the show. Bichard is a 6th degree black belt and Rorion Gracie’s first US student. In this interview he discusses his new book, ...
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GJJR! EP 134. Jim Kelly from 2020-11-19T12:01:47
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GJJR! EP 133 Scott Burr from 2020-10-25T14:57:26
Scott Burr is a black belt professor and the first person to earn the rank of black belt from legendary BJJ pioneer Professor Steve Maxwell. He also holds black ...
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GJJR! EP 132 Ryron Gracie Meet The Listeners 2 from 2020-07-03T13:23:32
Ryron Gracie Returns to surprise callers with a phone call. Listeners called include Jarod Zieffling, Greg Nelson, James Guynn, Danial ...
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GJJR! EP 131 Evandro Nunes from 2020-06-03T21:10:35
Evandro Nunes is an instructor at Gracie University HQ. He’s a highly successful former competitor, winning numerous high level competitions, including world cham...
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GJJR! EP 130 Clark Gracie from 2020-05-20T12:56:49
EP 130 Clark Gracie is the grandson of Grand Master Carlos Gracie and oldest son of GM Carley Gracie. He is a BJJ world champion and a world renowned instructor...
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GJJR! EP 129 Mike The Cop from 2020-05-02T11:49:06
Mike The Cop is a police officer, Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and public figure/entertainer who makes videos to entertain people and build good relations between law ...
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GJJR! EP 128 Scotty Nelson from 2020-04-21T12:55:54
Scotty Nelson BJJ pioneer. He formed OTM, one of the first successful JJ websites and technique platforms back in 1997, an...
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GJJR! EP 127 Matt Thornton from 2020-04-13T15:21:44
Matt Thornton is the founder, CEO and Head coach of Straight Blast GYM (SBG) International. He has trained countless martia...
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GJJRs! EP 126 Ricardo Almeida from 2020-03-31T16:01:26
Professor Ricardo Almeida is a Renzo Gracie black belt, a retired UFC and Pride FIghter, and founder of Ricardo Almeida BJJ Academy. In this episode he discusses ...
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GJJR! EP 125 Ricky Lundell from 2020-03-12T16:52:59
Ricky Lundell is FILA world champion, a 2 time Pankration world champion, and a Jiu Jitsu world champion. He’s a former D-1 Wrestler and the youngest person to r...
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GJJR! EP 124 Michael Heinz from 2020-02-14T14:13:12
Michael Heinz is a Jiu Jitsu instructor, yoga & meditation expert, and owner of SBG Texas. In this episode he discusses his jiu jitsu and life journey, living and teaching overseas &...
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GJJR! EP 123 Greg Nelson, Keith Owen,&Mark Cukro from 2020-01-22T18:50:10
In this episode Marty has a discussion with Professors Keith Owen, Greg Nelson, and Mark Cukro about starting the year off strong and staying strong throughout th...
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GJJR! EP 122 Good bye 2019 from 2019-12-28T14:28:31
End of the year episode featuring clips from Roger Gracie (what made him so successful and mastering the cross collar choke), Sophia McDermott (being part of the ...
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GJJR! EP 121 Professor Scott Smith from 2019-12-21T13:20:06
Professor Scott Smith, 3rd degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu of Kentucky, is an accomplished martial artist and sought after instructor....
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GJJR! EP 120 Dr. Gaetano (Guy) Scuderi from 2019-10-25T16:22:02
Dr. Gaetano (Guy) Scuderi, is an orthopaedic and spine surgeon and 4th degree black belt under the Velente brothers. He ha...
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GJJR! EP 119 Robert Drysdale from 2019-09-27T14:56:31
Robert Drysdale is a world renowned Jiu Jitsu & MMA competitor. He is the co-founder of Zenith BJJ and founder of Drysdale BJJ. He’s an IBJJF black belt world ch...
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GJJR! EP 118 Winners From NC at the 2019 Masters World Championships from 2019-08-31T21:33:13
North Carolina had some great representation at the 2019 Masters World Championships! In this episode we talk to the people that medaled at this year’s event incl...
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GJJR! EP 117 Nick "Chewy" Albin from 2019-08-20T19:25:55
Nick “Chewy” Albin is a BJJ black belt and world class competitor and instructor. He’s the owner and head instructor of Derby City MMA in louisville KY, and creat...
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GJJR! EP 116 Helio Soneca from 2019-08-05T19:35:54
Helio Soncea is a the co-founder of Gracie Barra, an accomplished competitor and world champion, and a world renowned instructor and coach. In this episode he dis...
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GJJR! EP 115 Eli Knight from 2019-07-13T15:34:55
Eli Knight of Knight Jiu Jitsu is a 2nd degree Royce Gracie Black Belt and professor, and Senior Supervising Instructor of ...
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GJJR! EP 114 Robin Gieseler from 2019-06-27T12:14:10
Robin is one of Relson Gracie’s 10 first black belts. He’s the owner & head instructor of Relson Gracie Columbus. Robin h...
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GJJR! EP 113 Staying on the Mat Well Long Term: A Discussion with Keith Owen, Greg Nelson, and Mark Cukro from 2019-06-07T13:00:02
In this interesting and lively discussion, professors Keith Owen, Greg Nelson, and Mark Cukro discuss what it takes to stay on the mat long term-well into your years. Keith Owen (The Rhino) is a...
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GJJR! EP 112 Tom DeBlass from 2019-05-26T18:30:46
World renowned Jiu Jitsu and MMA competitor and coach, Tom DeBlass, discusses many topics, including what fatherhood means to him, his dad’s struggles with addict...
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GJJRs! EP 111 Joel Garcia from 2019-05-12T19:26:29
Joel Garcia is a BJJ black belt & owner of Embrace Martial arts, in WS, where he teaches BJJ and Muay Thai, and is an official representative of American Killer B...
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GJJR! EP 110 Aaron Sundstrom Recaps the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit from 2019-04-29T20:06:37
Aaron Sundstrom, roving reporter for the show, discusses the recent Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit (with mini interviews with Ryron Gracie, Listen
GJJR! EP 109 BJJ and Physical Culture from 2019-04-06T15:18:19
Physical Culture & BJJ: A discussion with Henry Akins, Roy Dean, John Frankl, and Robb Wolf. In this episode we dive into topics like can Listen
GJJR! EP 108 Roger Gracie from 2019-03-23T11:14:05
Roger Gracie is a 10 time Jiu-Jitsu world champion. He is the grandson of GM Carlos Gracie and Son of Mauricio Gomes and Reila Gracie. He is considered by many t...
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GJJR! EP 107 Matt Arroyo from 2019-03-06T15:09:30
Matt Arroyo, Rob Kahn black belt, owner of Gracie Tampa South, veteran of UFC, TUF, ADCC, and EBI, discusses training fighters, How he got onto the TUF show and ...
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GJJR! EP 106 Jason Culbreth from 2019-02-14T17:43:07
Jason Culbreth, Royce Gracie black belt and owner and head instructor at Cary has over 25 years of Martial Arts experience, including Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, Muay...
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GJJR! EP 105 Sophia McDermott from 2019-01-24T18:04:50
Sophia Mcdermott - 1st Australian female to receive a BJJ black belt, 4 x State, National, Pan Pacific and Pan American Champion, as well as a 2 x No Gi W...
GJJR! EP 104 Roy Marsh&Mark Cukro from 2019-01-10T17:38:47
Professor Roy Marsh & Professor Mark Cukro discuss building a positive academy culture. During the discussion we talk about a host of things such as what it mean...
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GJJR! EP 103 2018 Recap from 2018-12-26T19:24:07
2018 Recap: This episode features clips from Bas Rutten, Flavio Almeiad, Saulo Rebeiro, Make Biddwell, and Alvaro Romano.
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GJJR! EP 102 Eduardo Telles from 2018-12-11T17:38:45
“The Turtle Master” Eduardo Telles discusses how he started Jiu Jitsu, competing at the highest levels, what it takes to be a world class competitor, changing you...
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GJJRS! EP 101 Mike Diaz from 2018-11-14T16:45:48
Professor Mike Diaz, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner of Park City Jiu Jitsu, discusses his martial arts journey, lessons he learned on the way t...
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GJJR! EP 100 Saulo Ribeiro from 2018-10-24T18:45:42
Saulo Ribeiro, 5th degree black belt, 6 time world champion in 5 different weight classes, IBJJF Hall of Fame member, founder of the University of Jiu Jitsu and ...
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GJJR! EP 99 Ralston Gracie from 2018-10-07T20:57:36
Ralston Gracie, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, son of Grand Master Carley Gracie, and grandson of the late great Grand Master Carlos Gracie, discusses growing up with GM Carley as his father and ...
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GJJR! EP 98 Flavio Almeida from 2018-09-07T16:51:12
Professor Flavio Almeida, Executive director of Gracie Barra North America, 4th degr...
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GJJR! EP 97 Dr. Peter Goldman, DC aka "Dr. Pete" from 2018-08-23T14:36:38
Dr. Peter Goldman, better known as “Dr.; Pete,” Chiropractic physician and founder of Zone school of healing. He’s a BJJ Black Belt under Listen
GJJR! EP 96 Alan Baker from 2018-07-20T13:28:12
Sifu Alan Baker, owner of Atlanta Martial Arts Center, is a Pedro Sauer black belt, and one of the most involved and respected Martial Arts Instructors worldwide....
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GJJR! EP 95 Regis Lebre from 2018-07-09T13:59:56
Regis Libre, 4th degree black belt under Master Royler Gracie, and Head instructor of Gracie Humaita San Diego, talks about his recent surgery, the recent world c...
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GJJR! EP 94 Phil Cardella from 2018-06-13T12:56:29
EP 94 Phil Cardella, 3rd degree Relson Gracie black belt discusses developing Relson Gracie JJ in Texas, relocating to and...
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GJJR! EP 93 Mike Bidwell from 2018-05-25T12:08:07
Mike Bidwell, creator of BJJ After 40 and Flo Life BJJ + academy. Mike is a bJJ black belt under Nick Gregoriades and the Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood. In the interview ...
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GJJR! EP 92 Dave Kovar from 2018-05-07T15:13
Dave Kovar is a very accomplished martial artist and martial arts business coach. He’s the founder of Listen
GJJR! EP 91 Alvaro Romano from 2018-04-14T13:38:19
Alvaro Romano, founder and developer of the Ginastica Natural method. Professor Romano discussed the origin of Ginastica Natural, how it has developed and evolved...
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GJJR! EP 90 Brian Beauchamp from 2018-02-22T15:56:03
Brian Beauchamp is a Judo and BJJ black belt, 9X world Masters BJJ champion, MMA referee and judge. He is one of the most successful Masters/Seniors competitors o...
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GJJR! EP 89 Bas Rutten from 2018-01-29T16:45:37
Bas “El Guapo” Rutten, is a legend in the martial arts and fighting world. He won numerous championships and world titles including King of Pancrase (mu...
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GJJR! EP 88 Master Carlos "Caique" Elias from 2018-01-08T19:28:18
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GJJR! EP 87 2017 Recap from 2017-12-27T17:30:27
Recap of 2017 with clips from Eve Gracie, Steve Kardian, Phil Migliarese, Henry Akins, and Robb Wolf
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GJJR! EP 86 Marcus Kowal from 2017-12-01T16:45:57
Marcus Kowal, Black belt martial artist, professional MMA fighter & instructor, and owner of System’s Training Center, joins the show. In 2016 Markus lost his 15 ...
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GJJR! EP 85 Victoria Gracie from 2017-11-08T13:28:42
Victoria Gracie is a former professional dancer, model and actress. She now focuses on raising awareness and teaching mindful parenting through her organization My...
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GJJR! EP 84 Yoga and Jiu Jitsu from 2017-11-01T13:35
In this episode 5 BJJ black belts, Phil Migliarese (Yoga 4 Fighters), Nic Gregoriades (Yoga for Grapplers), Dustin Brown (Warrior One Yoga), Joey Diehl (RealyogiD...
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GJJR! EpP 83 Coach Greg Nelson from 2017-10-12T12:36:08
Coach Greg Nelson, 4th Degree Pedro Sauer Black belt and world class martial arts...
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GJJR! EP 82 Jennifer Gray from 2017-10-04T16:50
Jennifer Gray (aka Jiu Jitsu Jen), instructor at Redline Jiu Jitsu and founder and CEO of She-Jitsu tells her powerful story including her sexual abuse, her stru...
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GJJR! EP 81 Nic Gregoriades from 2017-09-19T12:43:17
Nicolas Gregoriades, Roger Gracie’s 1st Black belt and the founder of The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood. Nic is Listen
GJJR! EP 80 Carlos Machado from 2017-09-04T12:48
Master Carlos Machado, 8th degree coral belt and oldest brother in the legendary Machado Brothers family, discusses the early years of training with his brothers and cousins; living wi...
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GJJR! EP 79 John Frankl from 2017-08-27T19:14:04
John Frankl is a BJJ Black Belt under Roberto Maia and head of John Frankl Jiu Jitsu, as well as the Straight blast Gym representative for Asia. He’s a Harvard tr...
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GJJR! EP 78 Tamba Hali from 2017-08-08T19:57:44
Tamba Hali: NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs and Gracie Jiu Jitsu practitioner purple belt discusses his recent promotion to purple belt...
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GJJR! EP 77 Jon Wagner from 2017-07-25T13:34:27
Jon Wagner (aka Jonny Wags), JJ Black belt and certified instructor through the GA. Jon discusses everything from transitioning from the military...
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GJJR! EP 76 Ryron Gracie Meet the Listeners Episode from 2017-07-11T13:44:22
Special Meet The Listeners Episode. In this episode Marty and Ryron team up and surprise listeners with a phone call.
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GJJR! EP 75 Injuries: Ty Gay, Roy Dean, Ryron Gracie, Mark Cukro, and Henry Akins discuss the subject of injuries: from 2017-06-29T10:56:24
Injuries: Ty Gay, Roy Dean, Ryron Gracie, Mark Cukro, and Henry Akins discuss the subject of injuries: how to prevent them, how to deal with them...
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GJJR! EP 74 Roy Harris from 2017-06-14T15:50:28
Roy Harris, 5th Degree black belt, World Renowned instructor, discusses his early start in martial arts, training with Rick Faye, Guro Dan Inosan...
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GJJR! EP 73 Ricardo Bayona&Alberto Bayona of Miloki Flow from 2017-05-30T22:57:11
Ricardo Bayona and Alberto Robayo, Gracie Jiu Jiusu black belts and the owners and founders of Miloki Flow, discuss starting out in Columbia, how...
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GJJR! EP 72 Jorge Jimenez from 2017-05-03T21:18:06
Professor Jorge Jimenez, 3rd degree Black Belt under Professor Pedro Sauer and owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Balance Academy in Sharpsburg, GA (a PS ...
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GJJR! Ep 71 Dr. Belisa Vranich from 2017-04-20T12:00:30
Dr Belisa Vranich, is a clinical psychologist and the author of the book, Breath: the simple revolutionary 14 day program to impr...
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GJJR! EP 70 Eve Torres Gracie from 2017-04-06T13:07:57
Eve Torres Gracie heads up the Woman's Empowered program for the Gracie Academy. She has been a WWE 3X diva champion, and has appeared in movies...
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GJJR! EP 69 Ryron Gracie from 2017-03-23T12:11:11
Ryron Gracie is back to recap the recent Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit. Some of the things he discusses are living Jiu Jitsu on and off the mat; bei...
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GJJR! EP 68 Burton Richardson from 2017-03-15T13:55:49
Burton Richardson, BJJ Black Belt, and JKD expert, discusses the many influences on his martial arts development; Bruce L...
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GJJR! EP 67 Eddie Kone from 2017-03-07T12:09:18
Professor Eddie Kone, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Listen
GJJR! EP 66 Robb Wolf from 2017-02-20T18:35:29
In this episode Marty interviews Robb Wolf, former research biochemist and New York Times Bestselling author of Listen
GJJR! EP 65 Professor David Adiv from 2017-02-06T20:13:04
Professor David Adiv is a 5th degree GJJ black belt and Co Founder of the original RGDA Association, which is n... Listen
GJJR! EP 64 Steve Kardian from 2017-01-25T12:18
World renowned Self Defense and security expert, and GJJ black belt, Steve Kardian, discusses his training in JKD, Kyokushin Karate, CSW, and GJJ (Phil Migliarese, Erik Paulson, Tony Gioffre), t...
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GJJR! EP 63 2016 Year End Recap from 2016-12-27T15:29:18
GJJR! EP 63 Year End Recap featuring clips from 2016 episodes
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GJJR! EP 62 Marc Marins from 2016-12-15T12:45:24
Mark Marins, Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt and owner and head instructor of (North Vancouver BJJ (NVBJJ). is an accomplishe...
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GJJR! EP 61 Allan Manganello from 2016-11-29T12:34:15
Pedro Sauer Black Belt, Allan Manganello, is the founder and head instructor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville, in Louisville, KY. He has over 35 ye...
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GJJR! EP 60 Ryron Gracie from 2016-11-23T01:50:08
In this Episode Ryron Gracie returns to the show to discuss what make the best sparring/training partner, why people leave Jiu Jitsu, how often to roll hard, ...
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GJJR! EP 59 Rob Kahn from 2016-11-08T12:29:28
Rob Kahn, Royce’s first black belt, and owner and head instructor of Gracie Tampa, a gym that has produced numerous UFC fighters, as well as several ...
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GJJR! Ep 58 Tom Callos from 2016-10-31T12:32:10
Tom Tom Callos is a veteran martial arts teacher, martial arts activist, and marti...
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GJJR! EP 57 Master Pedro Sauer from 2016-10-11T20:51:52
Master Pedro Sauer is an 8th degree RIckson Gracie black belt. He is a world renowned teacher and considered to be one of the most technical instructors in the world. He has been an ambassador f...
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GJJR EP 56 Royce Gracie interview from 2016-09-22T13:03:41
Marty interviews the one and only Royce Gracie. Royce Gracie is a true martial arts legend. Because of his victories in the early UFCs, he started a martial arts ...
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GJJR! Ep 55 Mike Moses Interview from 2016-09-05T11:58:14
Mike Moses, BJJ black belt and Owner/ head instructor of Evolve Academy of Mixed Martial Arts in Gaithersburg, MD. Mike discusses his martial art...
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GJJR! EP 54 David Porter from 2016-08-20T11:46:40
Dave Porter is a very accomplished martial artist and Master Pedro Sauer’s newest Black Belt. He is also an instructor at Professor Sauer’s headquarters in Herndon, VA. Dave talks about his mart...
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GJJR! EP 53 “Little Tony” Pecenski, 3rd degree BJJ black belt and Co-founder of the Jiu Jitsu Global Federation (JJGF) from 2016-08-08T14:53:21
In this episode Marty interviews “Little Tony” Pecenski, 3rd degree BJJ black belt and Co-founder of the Jiu Jitsu Global Federation (JJGF)
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GJJR! EP 52 Alex Stuart from 2016-07-13T15:18:49
Alex Stuart, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and n instructor at the Gracie Academy (aka Jiu Jitsu Heaven) in Torrance, CA. In this interview Alex discusses his start in Jiu Jitsu, becaoming a...
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GJJR! EP 51 Allen Hopkins from 2016-07-01T20:25:36
Professor Hopkins is a 3rd degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt. He is head of Team Hopkins Jiu Jitsu, with affiliates in several states. He has been practicing Gracie Jiu Jitsu for over 25 years and ...
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GJJR! Ep 50 Relson Gracie from 2016-06-20T17:58:02
Grandmaster Relson Gracie, second oldest son of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. GM Relson is head of the Relson Gracie association, as well as the Relson Gracie Academy in Honolulu, HI. Winner of cou...
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GJJR! Ep 49 Marco Moreno from 2016-05-30T11:39
Marco Moreno, Relson Gracie Black belt, as well as Gracie Academy Black Belt, Owner of The Basics Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Leesburg, VA
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GJJR! EP 48 Fabio Santos from 2016-05-10T16:08:56
In this episode Marty speaks with Fabio Santos, 7th degree jiu jitsu coral belt (black & red) awarded by Relson Gracie (and Rickson Gracie Black Belt). Fabio talks about being a former student o...
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GJJR! EP 47 Eric Silver from 2016-04-26T09:56:23
In this episode Marty interviews Rickson Gracie black belt Eric Silver. Eric is a very accomplished martial artist who holds a sixth-degree black belt in Wado-Ryu Karate as we... Listen
GJJR! EP 46 Instructor Certification Program episode from 2016-04-07T16:29:45
Marty interviews the 1st Pedro Sauer black belts to attend/complete the Gracie Academy ICP: Robbie Singh, David Kristic, and Alan mangenelo
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GJJR! EP 45 Roy Dean Interview from 2016-03-14T20:29:45
In this episode Marty interviews Roy Dean. Roy is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ under Roy Harris. He is a world renowned Jiu Jitsu in... Listen
GJJR! Ep 44 Chris Saunders interview from 2016-02-23T20:23:19
Interview with Chris Saunders, Rickson Gracie's first American Back Belt and instructor at Gracie academy Beverly Hills. Chris talks about his journey, including his start way back in the 80's t...
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GJJR! Todd Tanaka Interview from 2016-01-29T20:26:43
Todd Tanaka is a Relson Gracie black Belt. He owns and runs Team HK/Todd Tanaka Relson Gracie Academy (which is also a CTC through the Gracie Academy) in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is a long time prac...
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GJJR! EP 41 Phil "Jiu Jitsu Matrix" Migliarese from 2015-12-26T21:30:25
Interview with Phil "Jiu Jitsu Matrix" Migliarese, Relson Gracie Black Belt
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