Save jiu jitsu. Featuring Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine. 

Save jiu jitsu. Featuring Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine.

10. Rule Changes

Do you know the unsaid rules of the gym? Featuring Kenny Florian, Alan "Finfou" Nascimento, and more.

Do you know the unsaid rules of the gym? Featuring Kenny Florian, Alan "Finfou" Nascimento, and more.

9. Mat Etiquette

Is it taboo to train at another school? Featuring (in order of appearance) Spencer Pratt, Heath Pedigo, Mikey Musumeci, and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine.Call in at (562) 999-1722.

Is it taboo to train at another school? Featuring (in order of appearance) Spencer Pratt, Heath Pedigo, Mikey Musumeci, and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine. Call in at (562) 999-1722.

8. Creonte

A jiu-jitsu adventure across the republic to the south. Featuring Jason Cox.

A jiu-jitsu adventure across the republic to the south. Featuring Jason Cox.

7. I Moved to Mexico

Shake off those demons. Featuring (in order of appearance) Gezary Matuda, Emily Kwok, and Ro ‘The Show’ Malabanan.

Shake off those demons. Featuring (in order of appearance) Gezary Matuda, Emily Kwok, and Ro ‘The Show’ Malabanan.

4. Spirit of Change

The long lost prince of BJJ finds himself at a Kendo match in Japan. Featuring narration and original music by Ralek Gracie.

The long lost prince of BJJ finds himself at a Kendo match in Japan. Featuring narration and original music by Ralek Gracie.

6. Daisy in the Mud

A 9-year-old becomes a jiu jitsu superhero.  Featuring Drew Heredia.

A 9-year-old becomes a jiu jitsu superhero.  Featuring Drew Heredia.

5. Pitbull Attack

There's always one. Featuring (in order of appearance) Andre Vaughan, Dennis Asche, Caleb Khan, and Emily Kwok.

There's always one. Featuring (in order of appearance) Andre Vaughan, Dennis Asche, Caleb Khan, and Emily Kwok.

3. Stinky Gi Guy

Keeping the peace. Featuring (in order of appearance) Jared Weiner, Matt Darcy, PJ O’Sullivan, Marcos Torregrosa, and Caleb Khan.

Keeping the peace. Featuring (in order of appearance) Jared Weiner, Matt Darcy, PJ O’Sullivan, Marcos Torregrosa, and Caleb Khan.

2. Mat Enforcer

What does it mean to be a blue belt? Featuring (in order of appearance) Riccardo Ammendolia, Luis ‘Limao’ Heredia, Ron Manes, Emily Kwok, Jared Weiner, and Luigi Mondelli.

What does it mean to be a blue belt? Featuring (in order of appearance) Riccardo Ammendolia, Luis ‘Limao’ Heredia, Ron Manes, Emily Kwok, Jared Weiner, and Luigi Mondelli.

1. Sea of Blue Belts

Messages from martial artists. Season two of the Shoyoroll podcast. (562) 999-1722.

Tokyo fashion and streetwear standout Masafumi 'Bebe' Watanabe talks about his passion for jiu-jitsu, his brand Bedwin and the Heartbreakers, and provides some insight into his forthcoming collaboration with Shoyoroll.

Tokyo fashion and streetwear standout Masafumi 'Bebe' Watanabe talks about his passion for jiu-jitsu, his brand Bedwin and the Heartbreakers, and provides some insight into his forthcoming collaboration with Shoyoroll.

Fashion and Jiu-Jitsu with Masafumi 'Bebe' Watanabe

Scott Caan

Actor Scott Caan talks about learning jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles in the mid-90s, how he loves that one in BJJ cares he's an A-list celebrity,  the pros and cons of private lessons, training in Hawaii while filming Hawaii 5-0, and why grappling continues to be a passion in his life.

Actor Scott Caan talks about learning jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles in the mid-90s, how he loves that one in BJJ cares he's an A-list celebrity,  the pros and cons of private lessons, training in Hawaii while filming Hawaii 5-0, and why grappling continues to be a passion in his life.

Scott Caan's Jiu-Jitsu Journey

Heath Pedigo

The coach of one of the most exciting new jiu-jitsu academies, Daisy Fresh, tells us the story behind the unique team name, his emphasis on work-ethic, and the philosophies that have helped him shape world-champions at his humble gym in the middle of Illinois.

The coach of one of the most exciting new jiu-jitsu academies, Daisy Fresh, tells us the story behind the unique team name, his emphasis on work-ethic, and the philosophies that have helped him shape world-champions at his humble gym in the middle of Illinois.

Grassroots American Jiu-Jitsu with Heath Pedigo

Ralek Gracie

We catch up with the elusive Ralek Gracie to talk about everything from growing up with the most famous last name in martial arts, what it felt like to beat Sakuraba, developing individual creativity, the lasting impact of Metamoris, his perspective on legacy, and his jiu-jitsu journey coming full circle. You don’t want to miss this one.

We catch up with the elusive Ralek Gracie to talk about everything from growing up with the most famous last name in martial arts, what it felt like to beat Sakuraba, developing individual creativity, the lasting impact of Metamoris, his perspective on legacy, and his jiu-jitsu journey coming full circle. You don’t want to miss this one.

Ralek Gracie on Tradition and Transformation

Spencer Pratt

Legendary Reality TV super-villian Spencer Pratt talks about his lifetime relationship with jiu-jitsu, training in his loft above Skid Row, getting an ex-girlfriend “swooped” in Brazil, the old-school smelly gis at the legendary Tijuca Tennis Club, his regrets about passing on private lessons back when Rickson Gracie used to hang out at his house, the importance of social media for jiu jitsu athletes, and going 120% every time he trains (even against white belts).

Legendary Reality TV super-villian Spencer Pratt talks about his lifetime relationship with jiu-jitsu, training in his loft above Skid Row, getting an ex-girlfriend “swooped” in Brazil, the old-school smelly gis at the legendary Tijuca Tennis Club, his regrets about passing on private lessons back when Rickson Gracie used to hang out at his house, the importance of social media for jiu jitsu athletes, and going 120% every time he trains (even against white belts).

From Jiu-Jitsu to Reality TV with Spencer Pratt

Joel Tudor

'Bear' visits surf icon and jiu-jitsu world champion Joel Tudor at his academy Surffight in Del Mar, California to talk about the connection between surfing and BJJ, why he took up grappling at 25, and what the sport needs in order to continue to grow.

'Bear' visits surf icon and jiu-jitsu world champion Joel Tudor at his academy Surffight in Del Mar, California to talk about the connection between surfing and BJJ, why he took up grappling at 25, and what the sport needs in order to continue to grow.

Joel Tudor on Jiu-Jitsu Style and Culture

Kenneth Cappello

Renowned fashion and music photographer Kenneth Cappello finally tells the story behind his mysterious Laurel Canyon Fight Club, gives away some of the secrets behind his continued success as a photographer, and talks about what it’s like to shoot everyone from Mike Tyson to Young Thug to Billie Eilish.

Renowned fashion and music photographer Kenneth Cappello finally tells the story behind his mysterious Laurel Canyon Fight Club, gives away some of the secrets behind his continued success as a photographer, and talks about what it’s like to shoot everyone from Mike Tyson to Young Thug to Billie Eilish.

Photography with Kenneth Cappello

Black belt Stefan Kocev talks about the early days of Rickson Gracie jiu jitsu in Los Angeles, his journey as a photographer, and how he uses the healing power of the outdoors in his recovery program Bodhi Casa.

Black belt Stefan Kocev talks about the early days of Rickson Gracie jiu jitsu in Los Angeles, his journey as a photographer, and how he uses the healing power of the outdoors in his recovery program Bodhi Casa.

Mastering Your Higher Self with Stefan Kocev

The legendary Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida breaks down his day-to-day routine, his thoughts on the recent Pan Ams, and the inclusion of heel hooks in the IBJJF.

The legendary Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida breaks down his day-to-day routine, his thoughts on the recent Pan Ams, and the inclusion of heel hooks in the IBJJF.

Buchecha on Pan Ams and Heel Hooks

Norwegian-born artist Gardar Eide Einarsson calls in from his home in Tokyo to talk about how his work as a fine artist connects with his personality as a jiu-jitsu fighter.

Norwegian-born artist Gardar Eide Einarsson calls in from his home in Tokyo to talk about how his work as a fine artist connects with his personality as a jiu-jitsu fighter.

Art with Gardar Eide Einarsson

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