Brandon "Flawless" Gonzalez is a retired American boxer and owner of Flawless Boxing &amp; Fitness in Sacramento, CA. We discuss his journey in boxing, training, competition, and finding life as an entrepreneur after he hung up the gloves. Want to sponsor the show or be a guest of the show? Email: gibran@storytellersCA.com

Brandon "Flawless" Gonzalez is a retired American boxer and owner of Flawless Boxing &amp; Fitness in Sacramento, CA. We discuss his journey in boxing, training, competition, and finding life as an entrepreneur after he hung up the gloves. Want to sponsor the show or be a guest of the show? Email: gibran@storytellersCA.com

#77 - Brandon "Flawless" Gonzalez

Why you MUST lift weights to reach your potential in BJJ. 0:00 - Mind-body connection &amp; Limb Isolation 4:27 - Injury prevention 5:58 - Muscle is armor for your body

Why you MUST lift weights to reach your potential in BJJ.  0:00 - Mind-body connection &amp; Limb Isolation  4:27 - Injury prevention  5:58 - Muscle is armor for your body

Why you MUST lift weights to reach your potential in BJJ

My reaction and analysis to the UFC Fight Night bout between Claudia Gadelha &amp; Yan Xiaonan, as well as thoughts on the state of the UFC Women's division and the rapidly accelerating pace of improvement in skills when compared to the first batch of women's fighters such as Ronda Rousey.  

My reaction and analysis to the UFC Fight Night bout between Claudia Gadelha &amp; Yan Xiaonan, as well as thoughts on the state of the UFC Women's division and the rapidly accelerating pace of improvement in skills when compared to the first batch of women's fighters such as Ronda Rousey.

UFC Fight Night Analysis: Gadelha x Xiaonan

Gibran reacts to the emotional moments inside the octagon at UFC 254 following Khabib's dominant performance, and provides a quick technical analysis of the bout.Want to be a guest of the show or sponsor the show? email gibran@storytellersca.com 

Gibran reacts to the emotional moments inside the octagon at UFC 254 following Khabib's dominant performance, and provides a quick technical analysis of the bout.Want to be a guest of the show or sponsor the show? email gibran@storytellersca.com

UFC 254: Khabib x Gaethje Reaction & Analysis - GP Ep. 70

Tyler Brey

Tyler Brey is a professional bodybuilder and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Cassio Werneck. Born with Spina Bifuda, Tyler does not have full use of his legs. Also available on iTunes 👉 https://apple.co/2GWSB3D Want to sponsor the show or be a guest of the show? Email gibran.m.delavega@gmail.com #brazilianjiujitsu

Tyler Brey is a professional bodybuilder and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Cassio Werneck. Born with Spina Bifuda, Tyler does not have full use of his legs. Also available on iTunes 👉 <a href="https://apple.co/2GWSB3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2GWSB3D</a> Want to sponsor the show or be a guest of the show? Email gibran.m.delavega@gmail.com #brazilianjiujitsu

#67 - Tyler Brey

Francisco “Toco” Albuquerque is a Carlson Gracie Sr. black belt and is the co-founder of the prestigious “Nova Geracao” team. He is a fifth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has awarded black belts to 128 fighters throughout his 4 decades of teaching. His lineage includes the legendary Francisco "Cyborg" Abreau as well as many other legendary BJJ fighters. Join us to talk about Toco's journey in BJJ, how he got his nickname, his views on the direction of sport Jiu Jitsu, and much much more!

Francisco “Toco” Albuquerque is a Carlson Gracie Sr. black belt and is the co-founder of the prestigious “Nova Geracao” team. He is a fifth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has awarded black belts to 128 fighters throughout his 4 decades of teaching. His lineage includes the legendary Francisco "Cyborg" Abreau as well as many other legendary BJJ fighters. Join us to talk about Toco's journey in BJJ, how he got his nickname, his views on the direction of sport Jiu Jitsu, and much much more!

#59 - Francisco "Toco" Alburqurque

Kenneth Degenheardt

Kenneth Degenheardt is a team Shawn Hammonds Jiu-Jitsu Association black-belt, pro MMA fighter and entrepreneur.

Kenneth Degenheardt is a team Shawn Hammonds Jiu-Jitsu Association black-belt, pro MMA fighter and entrepreneur.

The BJJ Network Podcast #58 - Kenneth Degenheardt

Jaime Villar Molina

Life, and Jiu Jitsu is rebranding! From here on out, we will be known as the The BJJ Network Podcast in order to shed light on our newest project, thebjjnetwork.com . The podcast itself will remain largely the same, with host Gibran Maciel talking with grapplers of all different walks of life. The podcast will continue to have a conversational flow focused on the lifestyle of grappling. In this episode we are talking with Jaime Villar Molina, co-owner of the Caio Terra Academy in Woodland, California. A brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jaime has balanced grappling, family, and co-owning a school with his desire to continue to compete and other various aspects of life. Join us for a fun talk about Jaime's path as a martial artist.

Life, and Jiu Jitsu is rebranding! From here on out, we will be known as the The BJJ Network Podcast in order to shed light on our newest project, <a href="http://thebjjnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thebjjnetwork.com</a> . The podcast itself will remain largely the same, with host Gibran Maciel talking with grapplers of all different walks of life. The podcast will continue to have a conversational flow focused on the lifestyle of grappling. In this episode we are talking with Jaime Villar Molina, co-owner of the Caio Terra Academy in Woodland, California. A brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jaime has balanced grappling, family, and co-owning a school with his desire to continue to compete and other various aspects of life. Join us for a fun talk about Jaime's path as a martial artist.

The BJJ Network Podcast - Jaime Villar Molina

Katie Dees

Dennette Brown

Dannie Kim

Katie Dees, Dennette Brown &amp; Dannie Kim were recently promoted together to the rank of purple belt under Ralph Gracie Sacramento head instructor Manny Gonzalez. We talk about practicing Jiu Jitsu as a female, creating a welcoming environment, and feeling like there is a "target" on their back as they progress. You won't want to miss this episode!

Katie Dees, Dennette Brown &amp; Dannie Kim were recently promoted together to the rank of purple belt under Ralph Gracie Sacramento head instructor Manny Gonzalez. We talk about practicing Jiu Jitsu as a female, creating a welcoming environment, and feeling like there is a "target" on their back as they progress. You won't want to miss this episode!

#55 - Katie Dees, Dennette Brown, Dannie Kim

Elizabeth Katherine Mitrović

Elizabeth Katherine Mitrović and Joy Ann Pendell are friends, training partners, and black and purple belts respectively. They train under Dustin Akbari in Sacramento, California and have numerous competitive BJJ accolades. Join us as we talk about the competition mindset, balancing competing with teaching, and what is next for them in their journey. You won't want to miss this episode.

Elizabeth Katherine Mitrović and Joy Ann Pendell are friends, training partners, and black and purple belts respectively. They train under Dustin Akbari in Sacramento, California and have numerous competitive BJJ accolades. Join us as we talk about the competition mindset, balancing competing with teaching, and what is next for them in their journey. You won't want to miss this episode.

#54 - Elizabeth Katherine Mitrović & Joy Ann Pendell

Martial Arts, Politics, and Social Commentary by Gibran Maciel

Honestly, I have never really sat through a whole podcast until now! I’m glad I found Gibran&#39;s place. I loved it 👏🏼 Very entertaining and informative. Great talking points. I will definitely be tuning in again!

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Love the podcast, very entertaining , fun and lots of Bjj pros on the show. 🤙🤙

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Gibran's Place

The beginners panel! A conversation with three beginners to Jiu Jitsu, Michael Marteen, Eder Y. Flores, Blake Flow, as we talk about why they started, what keeps them motivated and how they balance Jiu Jitsu with their daily life. You won’t want to miss this episode!

The beginners panel! A conversation with three beginners to Jiu Jitsu, Michael Marteen, Eder Y. Flores, Blake Flow, as we talk about why they started, what keeps them motivated and how they balance Jiu Jitsu with their daily life. You won’t want to miss this episode!

#12 - Beginners Panel

Davin Maxwell

Davin Maxwell is a lifelong grappler, beginning his training at the age of five under the tutelage of his father, Terry Maxwell. Together they run Sacramento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fight Academy - Team Maxwell. For Davin, grappling is a family affair. He received his black belt under Cassio Werneck in 2013 and cross trained in Judo and Wrestling as well. He is also one of my favorite people I have met doing Jiu Jitsu.

Davin Maxwell is a lifelong grappler, beginning his training at the age of five under the tutelage of his father, Terry Maxwell. Together they run Sacramento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fight Academy - Team Maxwell. For Davin, grappling is a family affair. He received his black belt under Cassio Werneck in 2013 and cross trained in Judo and Wrestling as well. He is also one of my favorite people I have met doing Jiu Jitsu.

#7 - Davin Maxwell

Sara McMann

Chad Bingham

Sara McMann is the first American woman to win a silver medal in wrestling at the Athens Olympics in 2004. She is also a UFC fighter in the Bantamweight division, a perennial top 5 contender in her division. Chad Bingham is a black belt from Alliance Jiu Jitsu, and has medalled or won at multiple prominent tournaments over the years. Together we talk about how they met, moving to Sacramento to fight under Urijah Faber’s Team Alpha Male, the differences between wrestling and jiu jitsu, and getting ready for high level competition. SHOWNOTES INTRO - So how did you two meet? 4:30 - Winning can mean different things to different people 11:00 - How you carry yourself &amp; Sara is stuck-up 18:00 - About Chad  22:30 - Fake prestige in IBJJF 28:00 - John Smith, the father of the low single 45:00 - Don’t skip no gi  52:00 - Marcelo  1:00:00 - Sport BJJ vs. self defense  1:09:00 - Looking at the stars 1:16:00 - The importance of hobbies  1:20:00 - Cracking under the pressure  1:27:00 - Asking for a picture with Sara 1:30:00- Not scared to go out there in MMA  END

Sara McMann is the first American woman to win a silver medal in wrestling at the Athens Olympics in 2004. She is also a UFC fighter in the Bantamweight division, a perennial top 5 contender in her division. Chad Bingham is a black belt from Alliance Jiu Jitsu, and has medalled or won at multiple prominent tournaments over the years. Together we talk about how they met, moving to Sacramento to fight under Urijah Faber’s Team Alpha Male, the differences between wrestling and jiu jitsu, and getting ready for high level competition. SHOWNOTES INTRO - So how did you two meet? 4:30 - Winning can mean different things to different people 11:00 - How you carry yourself &amp; Sara is stuck-up 18:00 - About Chad 22:30 - Fake prestige in IBJJF 28:00 - John Smith, the father of the low single 45:00 - Don’t skip no gi 52:00 - Marcelo 1:00:00 - Sport BJJ vs. self defense 1:09:00 - Looking at the stars 1:16:00 - The importance of hobbies 1:20:00 - Cracking under the pressure 1:27:00 - Asking for a picture with Sara 1:30:00- Not scared to go out there in MMA END

#30 - Sara McMann & Chad Bingham

The Purple Belt Panel with Anthony Mercado, Alysia Michal Ortega &amp; Yeppie Tomasian. We discuss why they started training BJJ, next steps in their development, BJJ for women, for self defense, the state of "flow" and what they need to do to improve their game. Shownotes Intro  2:00 - Where do you all train at?  6:30 - Yards by Yeppie &amp; Licensing  12:00 - What got you all in to BJJ?  20:00 - Learning in a garage from a blue belt  24:00 - Jamie Jara &amp; Carnage MMA  35:00 - When did you know or feel like a purple belt?  42:00 - Still effective vs. most effective  44:00 - 90 Seconds to before someone helps you  50:00 - Women's BJJ classes 1:00:00 - Flow 1:08:00 - Improvising 1:21:00 - Big for an eight year old  1:29:00 - Fanny Packs &amp; wrapping up 

The Purple Belt Panel with Anthony Mercado, Alysia Michal Ortega &amp; Yeppie Tomasian. We discuss why they started training BJJ, next steps in their development, BJJ for women, for self defense, the state of "flow" and what they need to do to improve their game. Shownotes Intro 2:00 - Where do you all train at? 6:30 - Yards by Yeppie &amp; Licensing 12:00 - What got you all in to BJJ? 20:00 - Learning in a garage from a blue belt 24:00 - Jamie Jara &amp; Carnage MMA 35:00 - When did you know or feel like a purple belt? 42:00 - Still effective vs. most effective 44:00 - 90 Seconds to before someone helps you 50:00 - Women's BJJ classes 1:00:00 - Flow 1:08:00 - Improvising 1:21:00 - Big for an eight year old 1:29:00 - Fanny Packs &amp; wrapping up

#36 - The Purple Belt Panel

Marcos “Yemaso” Torregosa is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck. Intro  3:33 - Drama 5:28 - Cassio X Yemaso 8:00 - Politics out of BJJ 10:15 - Lessons on keeping friends from Joy Pendell  18:00 - Marcos’ knee injury  23:30 - Divorce, isolation, depression 28:29 - Fighting for custody  31:29 - Family court services  37:00 - Moving on from the legislature  40:08 - Why don’t you teach jiu jitsu and go do a podcast… 43:00 - The affiliation game  55:37 - The community Marcos has built around him  1:00:00 - Balancing curriculum with each instructors styles  1:01:00 - Audience questions Wrapping up.  Available on iTunes as well: https://tinyurl.com/yarvrmhh

Marcos “Yemaso” Torregosa is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck. Intro 3:33 - Drama 5:28 - Cassio X Yemaso 8:00 - Politics out of BJJ 10:15 - Lessons on keeping friends from Joy Pendell 18:00 - Marcos’ knee injury 23:30 - Divorce, isolation, depression 28:29 - Fighting for custody 31:29 - Family court services 37:00 - Moving on from the legislature 40:08 - Why don’t you teach jiu jitsu and go do a podcast… 43:00 - The affiliation game 55:37 - The community Marcos has built around him 1:00:00 - Balancing curriculum with each instructors styles 1:01:00 - Audience questions Wrapping up. Available on iTunes as well: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yarvrmhh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/yarvrmhh</a>

#48 - Marcos "Yemaso" Torregosa

Three blue belts from different walks of life talk about everything training, competing, and living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle.  The panel includes Mitchell Torres and Nsima Inyang of Cassio Werneck Jiu Jitsu, as well as Katie Dees of Ralph Gracie Sacramento. INTRO 6:20 - How do you make jits work with lifting?  13:00 - Balancing jits with work and family 17:00 - Wrestling camp sucked  32:00 - After my first competition I started seeing more submissions in sparring  38:00 - I don’t really love back control, there I said it 43:00 - Hangnails so bad they bleed  47:00 - Have you brought any powerlifters over to jits?  50:00 - Whats up with fat powerlifters?  52:00 - Jiu Jitsu looks down on strength….why?  1:07:00 - Using Jits to anchor you in other areas of life  1:15:00 - I don’t worry about the belts. I’m just focusing on getting better.   1:20:00 - You got to watch out for the homie stomp out  Closing Thoughts

Three blue belts from different walks of life talk about everything training, competing, and living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. The panel includes Mitchell Torres and Nsima Inyang of Cassio Werneck Jiu Jitsu, as well as Katie Dees of Ralph Gracie Sacramento. INTRO 6:20 - How do you make jits work with lifting? 13:00 - Balancing jits with work and family 17:00 - Wrestling camp sucked 32:00 - After my first competition I started seeing more submissions in sparring 38:00 - I don’t really love back control, there I said it 43:00 - Hangnails so bad they bleed 47:00 - Have you brought any powerlifters over to jits? 50:00 - Whats up with fat powerlifters? 52:00 - Jiu Jitsu looks down on strength….why? 1:07:00 - Using Jits to anchor you in other areas of life 1:15:00 - I don’t worry about the belts. I’m just focusing on getting better. 1:20:00 - You got to watch out for the homie stomp out Closing Thoughts

#26 - The Blue Belt Panel

We revisit the white belt panel concept with Jeremy Oestrich and Ashwin Arab, two white belts from coach &amp; host Gibran Maciel's academy East Sac BJJ. We talk balancing BJJ with other aspects of life like professional and social obligations, getting started at the age of 44, and next steps to improve. Also just generally shooting the shit with two of my favorite people. Shownotes  1:22 - Retention of athletic skills  9:00 -Pinning down the wiley dudes 14:00 - Building the habit at ESBJJ 15:00 - Jason Roberts persevering inside the dressing room 29:00- "Safe zones" in grappling 32:50 - Joy Ann Pendell all over Ashwin with the Arm Triangles  58:00 - Didn't know what to expect 1:02:00 - I don't think anybody rolled into this thinking it would be a pillow fight  1:11:00 - It doesn't matter who you are when you step onto the Jiu Jitsu mat 

We revisit the white belt panel concept with Jeremy Oestrich and Ashwin Arab, two white belts from coach &amp; host Gibran Maciel's academy East Sac BJJ. We talk balancing BJJ with other aspects of life like professional and social obligations, getting started at the age of 44, and next steps to improve. Also just generally shooting the shit with two of my favorite people. Shownotes 1:22 - Retention of athletic skills 9:00 -Pinning down the wiley dudes 14:00 - Building the habit at ESBJJ 15:00 - Jason Roberts persevering inside the dressing room 29:00- "Safe zones" in grappling 32:50 - Joy Ann Pendell all over Ashwin with the Arm Triangles 58:00 - Didn't know what to expect 1:02:00 - I don't think anybody rolled into this thinking it would be a pillow fight 1:11:00 - It doesn't matter who you are when you step onto the Jiu Jitsu mat

#40 - White belt panel

Bill "The Grill" Cooper is the youngest American to receive a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Though talented, he has overcome tremendous adversity to make his mark in martial arts. Join us TOMORROW as we talk to a legend in the sport and discuss his newest venture, Goodland Jiu-Jitsu

Bill "The Grill" Cooper is the youngest American to receive a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Though talented, he has overcome tremendous adversity to make his mark in martial arts. Join us TOMORROW as we talk to a legend in the sport and discuss his newest venture, Goodland Jiu-Jitsu

#3 - Bill "The Grill" Cooper

Randy Spence

Mikey Hothi

Randy Spence is the head instructor at Nick Diaz Academy in Stockton, CA. Mikey Hothi is a Brown Belt at the Nick Diaz Academy. Join us as we talk about Randy's journey in BJJ and MMA, training with the infamous #Stockton duo the DIAZ BROTHERS and much more! SHOWNOTES: 3:50 - In the early 2000’s, if you started Jiu Jitsu, it's because you wanted to fight.  7:30 - Gym wars &amp; the knuckleheads who just want to bang  10:00 - Refining the training protocol for MMA over time  21:15 - Do you practice with boxing shoes on? 32:03 - You bring your gi, shorts and gloves every day, so your just ready for whatever has to happen.  37:00 - Shoutout to Dave Terrell   42:12 - Not everyone who tries MMA makes it…that’s part of what makes it so special  46:56 - Days attended vs. hours on the engine  54:10 - I understand what Jiu Jitsu is now  1:06:19 - If your a blue belt your a blue belt, but you have to prove it and show your up to the standard 1:10:43 - Leg locks   1:14:10 - Nick &amp; Nate - what’s next?  1:18:50 - The guys you haven’t heard of 

Randy Spence is the head instructor at Nick Diaz Academy in Stockton, CA. Mikey Hothi is a Brown Belt at the Nick Diaz Academy. Join us as we talk about Randy's journey in BJJ and MMA, training with the infamous #Stockton duo the DIAZ BROTHERS and much more! SHOWNOTES: 3:50 - In the early 2000’s, if you started Jiu Jitsu, it's because you wanted to fight. 7:30 - Gym wars &amp; the knuckleheads who just want to bang  10:00 - Refining the training protocol for MMA over time  21:15 - Do you practice with boxing shoes on? 32:03 - You bring your gi, shorts and gloves every day, so your just ready for whatever has to happen.  37:00 - Shoutout to Dave Terrell  42:12 - Not everyone who tries MMA makes it…that’s part of what makes it so special 46:56 - Days attended vs. hours on the engine  54:10 - I understand what Jiu Jitsu is now  1:06:19 - If your a blue belt your a blue belt, but you have to prove it and show your up to the standard 1:10:43 - Leg locks   1:14:10 - Nick &amp; Nate - what’s next?  1:18:50 - The guys you haven’t heard of

#47 - Randy Spence, Mikey Hothi

Terry Maxwell

Terry Maxwell is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck. He started training in 1992 in order to build on his passion and interest in fighting. He is a crucial figure in the development of #BJJ in the Sacramento region, as he helped to arrange Cassio Werneck's arrival to the area. He currently owns Sacramento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fight Academy - Team Maxwell and is father to Davin Maxwell. SHOWNOTES 3:00 - Back then if you were into Jiu Jitu, its because you wanted to know how to FIGHT 9:00 - The culture shift in BJJ  12:30 - We used to do Vale Tudo nights and slap each other  23:00 - Water in the middle of practice  24:00 - Bringing Cassio to Sacramento  38:00 - How do you keep from burning out?  43:00 - Evolving our game  50:00 - Moving to Natomas  56:00 - Fight talk (I eat crow)  58:00 - "Superfight" 

Terry Maxwell is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck. He started training in 1992 in order to build on his passion and interest in fighting. He is a crucial figure in the development of #BJJ in the Sacramento region, as he helped to arrange Cassio Werneck's arrival to the area. He currently owns Sacramento Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fight Academy - Team Maxwell and is father to Davin Maxwell. SHOWNOTES 3:00 - Back then if you were into Jiu Jitu, its because you wanted to know how to FIGHT 9:00 - The culture shift in BJJ 12:30 - We used to do Vale Tudo nights and slap each other 23:00 - Water in the middle of practice 24:00 - Bringing Cassio to Sacramento 38:00 - How do you keep from burning out? 43:00 - Evolving our game 50:00 - Moving to Natomas 56:00 - Fight talk (I eat crow) 58:00 - "Superfight"

#34 - Terry Maxwell

Terry Maxwell is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck in Sacramento, California. He is widely credited for fostering the development of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Northern California, opening one of the first academies in the region - sacbjj.com . Davin Maxwell is a world class black belt under his father Terrry. He is currently cutting weight for his upcoming bout in Fight 2 Win bout in Sacramento on January 11th, 2019.  We talk about running a household dedicated to BJJ, take questions from the livestream, and discuss our respective journey’s in BJJ. Shownotes Shownotes: 0:16 - Nayjo Burnett &amp; health issues. It’s serious - BJJ community please help. Link to gofundme: 👉  https://tinyurl.com/ydefcuve 1:00 - Davin’s weight cut 🤕   5:00 - Living in the hood 🔫  13:41 - When couples train together💑  17:50 - Making money as a BJJ competitor 💰  28:00 - “Lots of people have it in them to fight….but not to pay” The difficulties of making money from an MMA gym. 💰  49:00 - Rolling with Eliot Kelly 🦍  55:00 - IBJJF has been in an extractive mode for too long. 💸  1:05:00 - The culture of wrestling 🤼‍♂️  1:11:13 - The pussification of BJJ 🐈  1:24:00 - Our top 3 BJJ players  1:30:00 - Ralph Gracie should probably go to jail for a little bit (if convicted of assault)  1:36:00 - The ultimate Dojo Storm ⚡🌩️🌩️🌩️  1:39:30 - “Who I came in with is who I ride with…till the end.”    Brought to you by Cielo Acai Cafe in Roseville. Follow them on IG 👉  https://tinyurl.com/y8ppqjag

Terry Maxwell is an American black belt under Cassio Werneck in Sacramento, California. He is widely credited for fostering the development of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Northern California, opening one of the first academies in the region - <a href="http://sacbjj.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sacbjj.com</a> . Davin Maxwell is a world class black belt under his father Terrry. He is currently cutting weight for his upcoming bout in Fight 2 Win bout in Sacramento on January 11th, 2019.  We talk about running a household dedicated to BJJ, take questions from the livestream, and discuss our respective journey’s in BJJ. Shownotes Shownotes: 0:16 - Nayjo Burnett &amp; health issues. It’s serious - BJJ community please help. Link to gofundme: 👉 <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ydefcuve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/ydefcuve</a> 1:00 - Davin’s weight cut 🤕  5:00 - Living in the hood 🔫  13:41 - When couples train together💑  17:50 - Making money as a BJJ competitor 💰  28:00 - “Lots of people have it in them to fight….but not to pay” The difficulties of making money from an MMA gym. 💰  49:00 - Rolling with Eliot Kelly 🦍  55:00 - IBJJF has been in an extractive mode for too long. 💸  1:05:00 - The culture of wrestling 🤼‍♂️  1:11:13 - The pussification of BJJ 🐈  1:24:00 - Our top 3 BJJ players  1:30:00 - Ralph Gracie should probably go to jail for a little bit (if convicted of assault)  1:36:00 - The ultimate Dojo Storm ⚡🌩️🌩️🌩️  1:39:30 - “Who I came in with is who I ride with…till the end.”    Brought to you by Cielo Acai Cafe in Roseville. Follow them on IG 👉  <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y8ppqjag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y8ppqjag</a>

#44 - Terry Maxwell, Davin Maxwell

Dustin Akbari

Dustin Akbari is the head of the BJJ and grappling program at Team Alpha Male and Mansher Khera is a Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who has recently arrived in Sacramento to begin training for his MMA debut under the TAM banner. Join us as we talk about Mansher's transition from BJJ to MMA, Dustin's views on championship mentality, and their own stories about coming to America. SHOWNOTES  INTRO  4:00 - Urijah x Miyao and the dad bod pictures  8:00 - The differences between East &amp; the West Coasts  11:00 - The strikers who think they can beat up a jitsu guy.  14:00 - The amateur rules favor the crazies 18:00 - Dustin's recent fights: x Gianni Grippo x Vagnar Rocha  25:00 - "I don't wake up in the morning looking for a victory...I want to beat the best...somebody who can bring the best out of me."  27:00 - Munch's transition to MMA "It's a rougher lifestyle."  31:00 - What is your mindset? Sometimes you have to surround yourself with some crazies.  45:00 - Gi x NoGi  51:00 - BJJ competition rules  56:00 - When do you let the animal out?  1:01 - Being from an established Indian family &amp; choosing to fight.  1:06:00 - Respect v. Fear  1:17:00 - "If you kiss an American girl, you will catch a disease"  1:30:00 - Drama  1:41:00 - Cassio.  Mentioned in this episode: Yuri Simões, Cody Garbrandt, TJ Dillashaw, Marcelo Garcia, @Giani Grippo, Vagnar Rocha, @Justin Buchholz, @Urijah Faber, Miyao Bros (Paulo), Dillon Dannis, Christ Holdsworth, Stan Martyniouk,

Dustin Akbari is the head of the BJJ and grappling program at Team Alpha Male and Mansher Khera is a Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who has recently arrived in Sacramento to begin training for his MMA debut under the TAM banner. Join us as we talk about Mansher's transition from BJJ to MMA, Dustin's views on championship mentality, and their own stories about coming to America. SHOWNOTES INTRO 4:00 - Urijah x Miyao and the dad bod pictures 8:00 - The differences between East &amp; the West Coasts 11:00 - The strikers who think they can beat up a jitsu guy. 14:00 - The amateur rules favor the crazies 18:00 - Dustin's recent fights: x Gianni Grippo x Vagnar Rocha 25:00 - "I don't wake up in the morning looking for a victory...I want to beat the best...somebody who can bring the best out of me." 27:00 - Munch's transition to MMA "It's a rougher lifestyle." 31:00 - What is your mindset? Sometimes you have to surround yourself with some crazies. 45:00 - Gi x NoGi 51:00 - BJJ competition rules 56:00 - When do you let the animal out? 1:01 - Being from an established Indian family &amp; choosing to fight. 1:06:00 - Respect v. Fear 1:17:00 - "If you kiss an American girl, you will catch a disease" 1:30:00 - Drama 1:41:00 - Cassio. Mentioned in this episode: Yuri Simões, Cody Garbrandt, TJ Dillashaw, Marcelo Garcia, @Giani Grippo, Vagnar Rocha, @Justin Buchholz, @Urijah Faber, Miyao Bros (Paulo), Dillon Dannis, Christ Holdsworth, Stan Martyniouk,

#27 - Dustin Akbari & Mansher "Pop" Khera

LJJ returns with 🔥Kolo Vida🔥, a black belt of the Ralph Gracie San Francisco lineage, and owner of the newly established, Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu club. Join us as we talk about Kolo's BJJ journey, training with legends like Ralph Gracie, competition, and opening up his own academy.

LJJ returns with 🔥Kolo Vida🔥, a black belt of the Ralph Gracie San Francisco lineage, and owner of the newly established, Buena Vida Jiu Jitsu club. Join us as we talk about Kolo's BJJ journey, training with legends like Ralph Gracie, competition, and opening up his own academy.

#45 - Kolo Vida

LJJ # 28 - Marcos “Yemaso” Torregosa is an American Black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He is the owner of Yemaso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a frequent competitor on the IBJJ and super-fight stage, husband, father, and family man. He is a dedicated coach and competitor and manages the day to day administration of his gym as well. Join us as we talk about opening his academy, traveling to compete, and the “rat race” that folks can get caught up in. INTRO - The Newly crowned king of Tokyo  14:30 - The rat race  17:00 - Sizing you up  26:00 - Competition vs. Self defense  31:00 - Competition rules &amp; positions  36:00 - Judging winners, Dale x Shields &amp; Appreciation for Seth Daniels  40:00 - You saw the sugar skulls and said Heebran  44:00 - How dare they, when Jiu Jitsu itself was an evolution of what came prior.  51:00 - Wrestling vs. Jiu Jitsu tournaments  56:00 - Its hard to get into martial arts when your family expects you to do something else.  59:00 - The forty hour work week.  Mentioned in this episode:  Jake Shields, Kit Dale, Seth Daniels, Jacare, Roger Gracie, Mansher “pop” Khera

LJJ # 28 - Marcos “Yemaso” Torregosa is an American Black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He is the owner of Yemaso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a frequent competitor on the IBJJ and super-fight stage, husband, father, and family man. He is a dedicated coach and competitor and manages the day to day administration of his gym as well. Join us as we talk about opening his academy, traveling to compete, and the “rat race” that folks can get caught up in. INTRO - The Newly crowned king of Tokyo 14:30 - The rat race 17:00 - Sizing you up 26:00 - Competition vs. Self defense 31:00 - Competition rules &amp; positions 36:00 - Judging winners, Dale x Shields &amp; Appreciation for Seth Daniels 40:00 - You saw the sugar skulls and said Heebran 44:00 - How dare they, when Jiu Jitsu itself was an evolution of what came prior. 51:00 - Wrestling vs. Jiu Jitsu tournaments 56:00 - Its hard to get into martial arts when your family expects you to do something else. 59:00 - The forty hour work week. Mentioned in this episode: Jake Shields, Kit Dale, Seth Daniels, Jacare, Roger Gracie, Mansher “pop” Khera

#28 - Marcos "Yemaso" Torregosa

Mike Piearski

Mike Piekarski is a BJJ Black belt, a veteran of MMA and BJJ competitions, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Join us as we talk about his martial arts journey, as well as physical therapy, strength &amp; conditioning, and mobility for martial arts.

Mike Piekarski is a BJJ Black belt, a veteran of MMA and BJJ competitions, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Join us as we talk about his martial arts journey, as well as physical therapy, strength &amp; conditioning, and mobility for martial arts.

#52 - Mike Piearski AKA Doctor Kickass

Seth Daniels

Seth Daniels is the CEO and founder of Fight to Win Promotions. He is also a black belt in Judo and Jiu Jitsu.

Seth Daniels is the CEO and founder of Fight to Win Promotions. He is also a black belt in Judo and Jiu Jitsu.

#29 - Seth Daniels

Carl Gonsolin

Carl Gonsolin and Pedro Silva join LJJ for a LIVE show. We talk about their journey in Jiu Jitsu, getting their Black Belts, and the friendship they have built over the years. We also take some call-in questions and talk about what is next for each of us. Shownotes Intro 3:38 - The leg lock hall pass  13:30 - Different players need different supplemental training  23:00 - Avoiding burnout  37:00 - If you could go back in your journey would you have done something differently?  48:00 - Managing Setbacks  53:30 - Don't be afraid to roll hard once in a while  58:00 - Did you know you were getting promoted?  1:18:00 - Shoutout to Mikey Hothi  1:24:00 -Wrapping up

Carl Gonsolin and Pedro Silva join LJJ for a LIVE show. We talk about their journey in Jiu Jitsu, getting their Black Belts, and the friendship they have built over the years. We also take some call-in questions and talk about what is next for each of us. Shownotes Intro 3:38 - The leg lock hall pass 13:30 - Different players need different supplemental training 23:00 - Avoiding burnout 37:00 - If you could go back in your journey would you have done something differently? 48:00 - Managing Setbacks 53:30 - Don't be afraid to roll hard once in a while 58:00 - Did you know you were getting promoted? 1:18:00 - Shoutout to Mikey Hothi 1:24:00 -Wrapping up

#43 - Carl Gonsolin & Pedro Silva

Mitchell Torres

Mitchell Torres is a purple belt under Cassio Werneck Jiu Jitsu, and host of the Combat Conversation podcast. SHOWNOTES: INTRO  3:56 - My brother wrestled and my dad would put the gloves on me  8:15 - Shout out to Jason Roberts  10:00 - Talking about the students at ESBJJ   21:49 - White belts rolling with white belts   37:16 - That time Gibran tried to paint his car  41:00 - Mitchell attempts to hold down an office job  46:30 - Ryan Johnson   52:30 - Its hard to get off the couch 56:30 - We're different types of real  1:03:00 - MC Mitchell   1:08:00 - Shout out to the Maxwells  1:17:08 - Afraid to push yourself   Wrapping up...

Mitchell Torres is a purple belt under Cassio Werneck Jiu Jitsu, and host of the Combat Conversation podcast. SHOWNOTES: INTRO 3:56 - My brother wrestled and my dad would put the gloves on me 8:15 - Shout out to Jason Roberts 10:00 - Talking about the students at ESBJJ  21:49 - White belts rolling with white belts   37:16 - That time Gibran tried to paint his car  41:00 - Mitchell attempts to hold down an office job  46:30 - Ryan Johnson   52:30 - Its hard to get off the couch 56:30 - We're different types of real  1:03:00 - MC Mitchell   1:08:00 - Shout out to the Maxwells  1:17:08 - Afraid to push yourself   Wrapping up...

#46 - Mitchell Torres

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