Bjjbrick Podcast- Bjj, Jiu-jitsu, Mma, Martial Arts, No-gi And Good Times!

This week we bring you an interview with Roy Harris. Roy has been training martial arts since 1981. He brings a wealth of BJJ knowledge and wonderful explanations to this interview.  We cover topics from new students all the way to how to run a school. We talk about: Becoming the Jiu-Jitsu Answer Man online many years ago How the internet has changed and effected learning BJJ Writing his book The Jiu-JItsu Answer Man Why bridging is so powerful Some unstoppable movements in BJJ Using pressure differently in BJJ Tightness vs pressure Why positions are so important to understand What to look for in finding good training partners Dealing with injuries and attitude Tips for instructors to run a great class Advice for law enforcement officers that train BJJ Links: royharris.com Check out his book The Jiu-Jitsu Answer Man More info about The Jiu-Jitsu Answer Man Quote of the week: "A little impatience will spoil great plans." Chinese Proverb Article of the week: 5 AWESOME LOW EFFORT WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR BJJ T

This week we bring you an interview with BJJ black belt Livia Gluchowska. Livia is a black belt under Lachlan Giles and Thiago Stefanutti. We talk about a variety of topics including training for bjj and off the mat sports like sprint cycling and gymnastics. We talk about: Her BJJ competition history Doing gymnastics and sprint cycling Traveling to compete Her favorite techniques Starting BJJ as an adult Drilling vs concepts Dealing with injuries Working full time and trainig BJJ Sport helping build friendships Winning worlds at Blue, Purple, and Brown belt Tips for running a successful women's program Tips for a successful competition The current state of BJJ competitions Links: MA1 Apparel Musashi nutrition That cold stuff Livia on Instagram Livia on Facebook The Secret Race  Quote of the week: "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." Margaret Thatcher Article of the week: Safety Net The off the mat lesson was about a door to door sales man with a unique pitch   [caption id="attach

This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Brandon Mullins. This is a great interview and Brandon shares tons of training ideas and tips. [caption id="attachment_5439" align="alignright" width="960"] Photo by Mike Calimas[/caption] We talk about: His start to BJJ Competing in masters and adult categories Having early success with grappling Training gi and nogi and the diffrences A interesting comparison between learning a new language and trying nogi for the first time Having goals while you train Training ideas to speed your growth Working on both sides of your body How to beat someone that is better at bjj Links: Justgipants.com Art from effort website Quote of the week: "A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." David Brinkley  We also talk about this book "The Obstacle is the Way" Article of the week: When your teammates are in Competition Training Mode and you’re in I Can Barely Drag My Ass to Class Mode [caption id="attachment_4888"

This is an episode of BjjBrick Extra! Joe has an outstanding interview with Sam Spiegelman. Sam has written a bunch of great articles on Breaking Muscle. We talk about: His start to BJJ after college Transitioning from Judo to BJJ Starting strength and conditioning for BJJ The importance of rest Making an off season for your BJJ The benefits of off the mat training for your BJJ Cutting weight for a tournament Warming up properly Recovering between matches Tips for people new to BJJ Things a blue belt should know Teaching a kids class Links: Sam on Breaking Muscle The 4 Biggest Mistakes Competitors Make At A BJJ Tournament New Breed Training Center Extra Tip: We give a tip about wrist locks Extra Question: Help, my instructor is not showing me the things I need to know We play a joke on Gary and use as many Idioms as we can. He is always able to laugh at a good prank. [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]            

Some stuff in BJJ you need to know, while other things fit into the good to know category. This week we have a fun and informative discussion about how things fit into these categories. We talk about: What you need to know during your first month of BJJ Some off the mat things you need to know about BJJ Being safe on the mats Offence vs defense controlling someone from mount Escapes from positions vs submissions Links: Coming to America Quote of the week: "Ask five economists and you'll get five different answers - six if one went to Harvard." Edgar Fiedler. Whe change this quote to "ask five black belts and get five different answers." Article of the week: Three Rules for Rolling [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

This week we have an interview with third degree black belt Stephen Whittier. Stephen is well known for his website 40 Plus BJJ, he is dictated toward helping people stay or get on the mat as they get older. We talk about: How he began to help the 40+ Grappler The difference in training for the older grappler Struggles the older grappler experences Starting BJJ in your 40s Beginners avoiding sparing Teaching a seminar that helps everyone there get better Not all time on the mat is equal for your development Advice for students avoiding unproductive or dangerous rolling The differences between basics and fundamentals Links: 40 Plus BJJ Engage 40 Plus BJJ Store Quote of the week: "it is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them" Benjamin Franklin Article of the week: Applying a Growth Mindset to Jiu-Jitsu Check out Breakinggrips.com [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for a

This week we have an interview with  Australian Black Belt competitor Lachlan Giles. We have a great conversation and learn about some of his training methods that set him and his team Absolute MMA apart from others. We talk about: His start to young start to martial arts and eventually BJJ Changing from a hobbyist to an elite competitor Getting his PhD in 2016 and training BJJ Playing a gi or no-gi game Helping people find their own style Using videos to better your BJJ training Off the mat training Links: MA1 Australia MA1 United States Absolute MMA St Kilda Quote of the week: "A penny saved is a penny earned" Article of the week:  Purple Belt - The hardest belt in BJJ [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

This week we have an interview with Michael Hunter. Michael has started a new BJJ series called "The Eternal Cup Series Pro Jiu Jitsu Tour". This tournament will give substantial cash prizes to the winners, with hopes of helping them reach their goals. We talk about: The business side of starting a BJJ school How The Eternal Cup is different than other BJJ trounaments Everyone who places gets prize money Kids getting scholarship money for placing How much money will be available to win Equal pay for male and female athleats Links: The Eternal Cup Series The Eternal Cup Series on FaceBook Quote of the week: "If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing." W. Edwards Deming Article of the week: Your First Competition [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher r

This is our second BjjBrick Extra episode. This week we look at a few techniques highlighted by some of Joe's teammates. Jose Lopez Why he puts so much value in helping newer students The head and arm choke Setting up the head and arm choke from top half guard Drilling vs live training Follow Jose at Jose Lopez Instagram Peygan Lafont Triangle choke from guard Doing BJJ as a smaller white belt Tips for setting up the triangle choke Tips for getting out of a triangle choke Follow Peygan at Peygan Lafont Instagram Shane Dupre His introduction to BJJ Some details to the loop choke Training at two schools Follow Shane at Shane Dupre Instagram [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

This week we discuss pressure and Brazilian Jiu-Jitus. We have all been crushed and would also like to add more pressure to our games. This week we hope to help. We talk about: How to survive pressure Stories of being crushed Best positions for applying pressure Who do we apply pressure to? The time value of pressure Quote of the week:  "Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will." James Stephens Article of the week: Make sure you drop these bad habits before you get your blue belt [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

This week we have an interview with 3 stripe bjj black belt Miriam Cardoso. Miriam is training with Team Elite in Redmond, Washington. We talk about: Competing as a kid Why she likes to compete against her opponents best game Why she avoids the idea of a tune up tournament Getting injured in an open class tournament The story of getting her black belt Running a BJJ gym The joy of watching her students compete She set the current record for our family feud game Links: Redmond BJJ  Quote of the week: "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." Carl Jung Article of the week: If They Can't Stop You, It's Not Wrong [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

This week we bring you an interview with 22 year old BJJ black belt competitor Dante Leon. Dante has shown his skill on the mats as a color belt winning many big tournaments, now he has his eyes set on the black belt division. We talk about: Training GFTeam Toledo Starting training at 12 years old Compeating with adults as a kid Preferences on gi and no-go Weight lifting using the conjugate method The mental side of competition Links: GFTeam Toledo Monkey Tape Dante on Instagram Dante on Facebook Dante Leon is our second guest to play Family Feud he did great with a score of 125. Quote of the week: "The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it." Wayne Gretzky  A prank was pulled on Gary during this quote. Article of the week: Finding my groove again [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podc

We are happy to have one of our listener favorites return to the podcast.  Tim Sledd is always a wealth of information when it comes to all things BJJ. [caption id="attachment_5255" align="alignright" width="960"] Tim Sledd bjj black belt atos[/caption] We talk about: His personal history with BJJ Moving to indiana Using heavy pressure from side control The leg drag Flavor of the day techniques Some of his favorite submissions Culture inside a BJJ school Things to look for when looking at culture of a school Building a relationship with his students Links: Epi 89 Atos Black Belt Tim Sledd Part 1 Epi 90 Atos Black Belt Tim Sledd Part 2 Epi 118 BJJ Taboo Topics With Tim Sledd Part 1 Epi 119 BJJ Taboo Topics With Tim Sledd Part 2 Epi 172 Six Amazing Black Belts Answer Questions About Blue Belts Vortex Martial Arts Leg Drag Workshop by Tim Sledd Quote of the week: "To become a champion requires a good mental attitude toward preparation. You have to accept the most tedious task with pleasure." Bruce Lee Ar

This week we have an interview with Ryan and Zach Gehl. Zach is a blue belt training out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with a long list of competition accomplishments. To follow Zach or learn more about him check out his Instagram theroadwarrior1 This is also a BjjBrick Extra episode. We hope to bring you an extra episode every month, thanks to our newest team member Joe. We talk about: Training and school Learning BJJ and MMA Having trouble with early competitions Competing with kids and adults Traveling and training How to avoid injury while on the road The benefits of martial arts Using Jiu-Jitsu to win wrestling matches BJJ Tip: we talk about active toes Q&A: We answer a question about dealing with rough teammates   [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]    

This week we give you some tips and advice to help you remember the BJJ techniques you learn. We talk about: Taking notes about BJJ Using apps to take notes Tips for remembering stuff from a seminar Using positional sparring to help remember Linking techniques together Remembering information about positions and submissions Remembering personal feedback on the mat Quote of the week: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Article of the week: 5 Things that can kill your guard [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                 Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have Richard Byrne. Richard is a 56 year old Black Belt and life long banker. Recently he started the professional grappling event KASAI, this event featured many of today's top grapplers. We talk about: His start to BJJ and Kickboxing Traveling for business and training BJJ Advice on taking private lessons Why he started KASAI and his goals Making KASAI the best that he can The meaning of KASAI, a fire or conflict that rages out of control Long germ goals of KASAI Links: KASAI website KASAI on facebook Quote of the week: "success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they cannot lose." Bill Gates Article of the week: 12 reasons why Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect compliment to any martial art [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Googl

This week on The BjjBrick Podcast we have BJJ Brown Belt Rondel Benjamin from Trinidad and Tobago. We cover a fun variety of topics including BJJ, stick fighting, free diving and much more. We talk about: Island life on Trinidad & Tobago Trying to use the internet instead of finding a coach Going away for business and learning BJJ Combat sports and Trinidad & Tobago Calinda a type of stick fighting practiced in Trinidad and Tobago Exposing Calinda to the BJJ students The people who have influenced him the most The 5 pillars of Jiu-Jitsu How his reason for doing Jiu-Jitsu has changed How learning how to control your breathing you can better control your body and mind The benefits of free diving for BJJ Links: Gracie Jiu Jitsu Trinidad & Tobago - Team Pedro Sauer Quote of the week: "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." E.F. Schumacher Article of the week: Grappling With A

This week we have an interview with Kit Dale. We cover a wide range of topics from how he got his Black Belt in 4 years to his acting career. We talk about: Starting BJJ in 2008 His early competition history Acting in a movie His changing attitude toward competing How he got off to a good start in BJJ Learning concepts over techniques Moving away from an outdated model of teaching a class How to get your opponent to move Training only 5-6 times a month Tips for students training in a traditional school How the 80/20 rule applies to learning BJJ Links: The Art of Learning Jiu-Jitsu Vol 1 & 2 Kit Dale's website The Movie Iron Sky: The Coming Race Quote of the week: "Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of." Charles Richards Article of the week: Self Defense Seminars: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us nex

This week we have a great interview with adaptive athlete Jess Munter. During birth Jess suffered a Brachial Plexus injury, as a result of this injury she is unable to use her left arm. Growing up Jess tried several sports but they did not fit her and they ended in frustration. A couple of years ago Jess found Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the benefits she is getting and passing on from BJJ is an inspiring story. We talk about: Training BJJ on a busy schedule Her Brachial Plexus injury to her left arm Other sports she tried before jiu-jitsu How she discovered jiu-jitsu was good for her What jiu-jitsu has done for her off the mat What it was like training during her first month Her goals to help people How BJJ has helped her become more positive She shares stories about doing tournaments Dealing with frustrations on the mats How she stays safe on the mat How good communication is key to her safety Links: Jess on instagram Quote of the week: "A fight is not won by one punch or kick. Either learn to endure or hire a

This week on the podcast we talk about a way to evaluate your game. Your collection of techniques fall at different skill levels. We look at these five different levels and give advice or depending on what level your technique is. Don't think of it as all of your BJJ is at one level, think of it as parts of your game are at different levels. The Depth of your Jiu-Jitsu Pool Level 1- You don't know how to swim = You don't train Jiu-JItsu Level 2- Standing in the pool = Becoming aware of the a technique Level 3- Swimming = The BJJ you know Level 4- Swimming in the deep end = Your best moves Level 5- Deep dive = A part of the game that you are one of the best Quote of the week: "Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind." Jackie Joyner-Kersee Article of the week: How Much Do I Need To Cross Train To Get Better at BJJ? [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption]                   Catch us next week for another epis