Ben Stark

Ben "The Hebrew Hammer" Stark, is mixed-martial artist and head coach at American Top Team Palm Beach Garden. Ben shares stories of his childhood, his MMA career, his time in Thailand, and more. Follow on Instagram: Ben Stark: @coachbenstarkhjj ATT PBG: @attpbg    ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Ben "The Hebrew Hammer" Stark, is mixed-martial artist and head coach at American Top Team Palm Beach Garden. Ben shares stories of his childhood, his MMA career, his time in Thailand, and more. Follow on Instagram: Ben Stark: @coachbenstarkhjj ATT PBG: @attpbg --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 103: "The Hebrew Hammer" Ben Stark

Adam Lawrence

Adam is a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu that trains at American Top Team Orlando. Adam recounts to Noah his childhood, his time at West Point, his subsequent service, and his finding Jiu-Jitsu. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Adam is a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu that trains at American Top Team Orlando. Adam recounts to Noah his childhood, his time at West Point, his subsequent service, and his finding Jiu-Jitsu.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 102: Adam Lawrence

Our gym members, Chris, Cabrera, and Tristan dojo stormed ATT East Orlando during at open mat and recorded a podcast afterwards on the mats. They are joined by John Estrada, Edrick Estrada, Josh Baker, and Jamie Korten. They drink a bevy of beverages and discuss a myriad of topics. The final 20 minutes of the conversation are borderline incomprehensible. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Our gym members, Chris, Cabrera, and Tristan dojo stormed ATT East Orlando during at open mat and recorded a podcast afterwards on the mats. They are joined by John Estrada, Edrick Estrada, Josh Baker, and Jamie Korten. They drink a bevy of beverages and discuss a myriad of topics. The final 20 minutes of the conversation are borderline incomprehensible.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 101: We Dojo Storm ATT East Orlando

Carlos Diaz

For the milestone 100th episode of the podcast, Carlos Diaz returns to speak with Noah on a Sunday morning. Carlos and Noah open by comparing their recent knee surgeries. Then they recap Carlos's experience in Brazil for the two recent ADCC trials. They continue and discuss the upcoming AJP event that takes place April 16th, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. They also touch on the possible 3 vs 3 match-up between "Team ADCC" and "Team Flo". For more information on the AJP Tour Event in Orlando, FL, visit: https://ajptour.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

For the milestone 100th episode of the podcast, Carlos Diaz returns to speak with Noah on a Sunday morning. Carlos and Noah open by comparing their recent knee surgeries. Then they recap Carlos's experience in Brazil for the two recent ADCC trials. They continue and discuss the upcoming AJP event that takes place April 16th, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. They also touch on the possible 3 vs 3 match-up between "Team ADCC" and "Team Flo". For more information on the AJP Tour Event in Orlando, FL, visit: <a href="https://ajptour.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ajptour.com/</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 100: Carlos Diaz Talks ADCC Trials and AJP Tour

Ric Susman

Chris visits his friend Ric Susman at his gym. Ric is a purple belt and instructor at The Jungle MMA &amp; Fitness Lake Mary. Chris and Ric cover a lot of topics including coaching, training, and mortality.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Chris visits his friend Ric Susman at his gym. Ric is a purple belt and instructor at The Jungle MMA &amp; Fitness Lake Mary. Chris and Ric cover a lot of topics including coaching, training, and mortality.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 99: Ric Susman and the Search for Meaning

After Sunday morning class, Chris, Ani, Steve, Julius, Richard, and Tristan shoot the shit in classic BJJ and Brews fashion.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

After Sunday morning class, Chris, Ani, Steve, Julius, Richard, and Tristan shoot the shit in classic BJJ and Brews fashion.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 98: Sunday Post-Class Beers

The day after Thanksgiving, Chris held an open mat at the gym. Afterwards a few beverages were shared and classic mat discussion took place with fellow teammates. The group included Chris Vu, John Hart, Steve Nguyen, Collie Clack, Brian Mackenzie, and Andrew Darling.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

The day after Thanksgiving, Chris held an open mat at the gym. Afterwards a few beverages were shared and classic mat discussion took place with fellow teammates. The group included Chris Vu, John Hart, Steve Nguyen, Collie Clack, Brian Mackenzie, and Andrew Darling.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 97: Brian vs the World (and Shrimping)

Fresh off ADCC North American Trials, Carlos Diaz is back and joins Chris and Noah. Carlos recaps the largest ADCC trials in history -- what went into the preparation and execution of the historic event.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Fresh off ADCC North American Trials, Carlos Diaz is back and joins Chris and Noah. Carlos recaps the largest ADCC trials in history -- what went into the preparation and execution of the historic event.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 96: Carlos Diaz Recaps ADCC North American Trials 2021

Chris and Noah chat on Halloween about the latest comings and goings. Noah gives an update on his knee and Chris recaps how the new nogi early morning classes are going. Noah discovers Chris knows an insane amount of obscure comic book lore.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Chris and Noah chat on Halloween about the latest comings and goings. Noah gives an update on his knee and Chris recaps how the new nogi early morning classes are going. Noah discovers Chris knows an insane amount of obscure comic book lore.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 95: Halloween Ramblings

Chris and Noah catch up after going a few weeks without recording. Noah goes into detail about a recent meniscus injury he suffered and how the rehab is going. Noah also reports on the second Submission Grappling Series event, and how the four competitors from ATT Orlando performed. To conclude, Chris and Noah discuss the latest news on the pop culture front. Over the course of the entire conversation, Chris starts the podcast buzzed and sobers up by the end of it. Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Chris and Noah catch up after going a few weeks without recording. Noah goes into detail about a recent meniscus injury he suffered and how the rehab is going. Noah also reports on the second Submission Grappling Series event, and how the four competitors from ATT Orlando performed. To conclude, Chris and Noah discuss the latest news on the pop culture front. Over the course of the entire conversation, Chris starts the podcast buzzed and sobers up by the end of it. Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 94: Meniscus Tear and Submission Grappling Series #2

A podcast hosted at American Top Team Orlando by brown belt (now black belt!), Chris Vu, and blue belt (now purple!), Noah John. We drink craft beers after training and rant about Jiu-Jitsu and life. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

BJJ and Brews

A podcast hosted at American Top Team Orlando by brown belt (now black belt!), Chris Vu, and blue belt (now purple!), Noah John. We drink craft beers after training and rant about Jiu-Jitsu and life. Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

Julius Mobley

In today's episode, we are joined by Julius Mobley, owner of Championship Martial Arts Conway and Spartan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is the second person to receive a black belt under ATT Orlando head coach, Paul Rodriguez. Julius talks at length about his lifetime in the martial arts, which started at the age of 3. Julius recounts his introduction to jiu-jitsu and meeting Paul for the first time. Chris and Julius compare and contrast their traditional martial arts backgrounds with jiu-jitsu and how the disciplines have influenced their views on training and development. Julius covers the ins and outs of running a gym that offers both karate and jiu-jitsu. Noah and Chris find out that Julius, at 6' 4" and 265lbs, is the smallest sibling in his family. Thanks again to Julius for making the time to join us! You can check out his school at: https://cmaconway.com. Julius is a humble and immensely positive dude that always shows respect on the mats, even as black belt in two martial arts. He also gives the biggest bear hugs ever. Oss!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

In today's episode, we are joined by Julius Mobley, owner of Championship Martial Arts Conway and Spartan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is the second person to receive a black belt under ATT Orlando head coach, Paul Rodriguez. Julius talks at length about his lifetime in the martial arts, which started at the age of 3. Julius recounts his introduction to jiu-jitsu and meeting Paul for the first time. Chris and Julius compare and contrast their traditional martial arts backgrounds with jiu-jitsu and how the disciplines have influenced their views on training and development. Julius covers the ins and outs of running a gym that offers both karate and jiu-jitsu. Noah and Chris find out that Julius, at 6' 4" and 265lbs, is the smallest sibling in his family. Thanks again to Julius for making the time to join us! You can check out his school at: <a href="https://cmaconway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cmaconway.com</a>. Julius is a humble and immensely positive dude that always shows respect on the mats, even as black belt in two martial arts. He also gives the biggest bear hugs ever. Oss!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 15: The Mythical King of Spartan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Julius Mobley!

Jovan Gayle

It seems we have a lot of doctors at our gym training. Minutes after receiving his purple belt during a surprise ceremony after class, Jovan joins the podcast. Chris, Noah, and Jovan cover a myriad of topics: training motivation, goals, finding time to train as a resident in a hospital, watching martial movies as kids, the mental and physical benefits to jiu jitsu, and getting armbared by Kenny Florian in Boston. Later, Chris and Jovan take the conversation on a lengthy anime tangent. Towards the end of the podcast, Noah gives an update on Roman's status in NYC and reveals how expensive it is to train at Marcelo's and Renzo's gyms. Congrats on the well-deserved purple belt, Jovan!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

It seems we have a lot of doctors at our gym training. Minutes after receiving his purple belt during a surprise ceremony after class, Jovan joins the podcast. Chris, Noah, and Jovan cover a myriad of topics: training motivation, goals, finding time to train as a resident in a hospital, watching martial movies as kids, the mental and physical benefits to jiu jitsu, and getting armbared by Kenny Florian in Boston. Later, Chris and Jovan take the conversation on a lengthy anime tangent. Towards the end of the podcast, Noah gives an update on Roman's status in NYC and reveals how expensive it is to train at Marcelo's and Renzo's gyms. Congrats on the well-deserved purple belt, Jovan!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 16: ATT Orlando's newly minted purple belt, Dr. Jovan Gayle!

Today, Chris and Noah are joined by black belt Ryan "Reddie Bravo" LaFrance. We discuss his views on jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, and 10th Planet systems. Later, Victor and Alexia join the conversation to talk about the difference between wrestling classes and jiu-jitsu class. We tackle the hot topic of males rolling with females and what the acceptable mentality should be. We debate how accessible jiu-jitsu is to newcomers and how to introduce newbies to the art (or is it a sport?). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Today, Chris and Noah are joined by black belt Ryan "Reddie Bravo" LaFrance. We discuss his views on jiu-jitsu, catch wrestling, and 10th Planet systems. Later, Victor and Alexia join the conversation to talk about the difference between wrestling classes and jiu-jitsu class. We tackle the hot topic of males rolling with females and what the acceptable mentality should be. We debate how accessible jiu-jitsu is to newcomers and how to introduce newbies to the art (or is it a sport?). --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 3: The Etiquette of Boob Punching

Post-training drunkenness returns with a vengeance! Chris, Noah, Roman (who is soon moving to NYC), and BMac pass the mics around and ramble on about jiu-jitsu and life. This episode is so random it can only be summed up in single, isolated quotes given without context: "The best Chris is 5.9% Chris." "What is the most powerful submission?" "The Life Ender." "But they don't die." "You know what's better? Butter." Good luck faithful listeners!  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Post-training drunkenness returns with a vengeance! Chris, Noah, Roman (who is soon moving to NYC), and BMac pass the mics around and ramble on about jiu-jitsu and life. This episode is so random it can only be summed up in single, isolated quotes given without context: "The best Chris is 5.9% Chris." "What is the most powerful submission?" "The Life Ender." "But they don't die." "You know what's better? Butter." Good luck faithful listeners! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 8: You know what's better? Butter.

Tommy Gilligan, jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, joins the podcast to talk about his journey from white to black. Tommy describes moments from the "glory years" of MMA/Jiu-Jitsu training in the early 2000s in Orlando. Chris and Tommy realize they both share a similar training mentality on the mats -- a mentality Noah finds too pacifist for his liking. Noah challenges them to explain the proper way to defend against nefarious physicality like can openers. The ensuing debate yields two historic quotes from Chris, "Batman Should Not Kill The Joker." and "In Jiu-Jitsu, you win or you learn... and I learn a lot." Much thanks to Tommy from spending almost 2 hours with us sharing his wisdom. Tommy also works with Origin, which manufactures awesomely high quality gis in Maine. Be sure to check them out or contact Tommy if you're looking to get into a fresh Origin gi.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Tommy Gilligan, jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, joins the podcast to talk about his journey from white to black. Tommy describes moments from the "glory years" of MMA/Jiu-Jitsu training in the early 2000s in Orlando. Chris and Tommy realize they both share a similar training mentality on the mats -- a mentality Noah finds too pacifist for his liking. Noah challenges them to explain the proper way to defend against nefarious physicality like can openers. The ensuing debate yields two historic quotes from Chris, "Batman Should Not Kill The Joker." and "In Jiu-Jitsu, you win or you learn... and I learn a lot." Much thanks to Tommy from spending almost 2 hours with us sharing his wisdom. Tommy also works with Origin, which manufactures awesomely high quality gis in Maine. Be sure to check them out or contact Tommy if you're looking to get into a fresh Origin gi.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 7: Batman Should Not Kill The Joker

John Rumsey

Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, PhD in Biomedical Sciences, and 240lbs of muscle, John Rumsey joins Chris and Noah on a Saturday morning. They discuss his love of jiu-jitsu and his philosophy on learning and training. Chris raises the topic of using strength when rolling and how strength is viewed differently when compared to other attributes, like speed or agility. John explains some of his research and his hobbies outside of the gym along with his goals for 2020. Always thoughtful and insightful, John brings a unique perspective that makes for a great conversation. Thanks for your time, John!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, PhD in Biomedical Sciences, and 240lbs of muscle, John Rumsey joins Chris and Noah on a Saturday morning. They discuss his love of jiu-jitsu and his philosophy on learning and training. Chris raises the topic of using strength when rolling and how strength is viewed differently when compared to other attributes, like speed or agility. John explains some of his research and his hobbies outside of the gym along with his goals for 2020. Always thoughtful and insightful, John brings a unique perspective that makes for a great conversation. Thanks for your time, John!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 14: The Resident Jacked Scientist Dr. John Rumsey

This podcast was recorded a few hours after Chris was promoted to black belt under Paul Rodriguez during ATT Orlando's 2019 winter promotions. Chris was unaware that he was being promoted and he was the surprise final promotion of the day. Noah sat down with Chris to get his fresh thoughts on his special day. They walk through the lead-up to promotions from both their perspectives along with how promotions day transpired. Towards the end, they diverge into comic books and video games before wrapping up to rejoin their teammates on the mats. Congrats Chris, you deserve it buddy!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

This podcast was recorded a few hours after Chris was promoted to black belt under Paul Rodriguez during ATT Orlando's 2019 winter promotions. Chris was unaware that he was being promoted and he was the surprise final promotion of the day. Noah sat down with Chris to get his fresh thoughts on his special day. They walk through the lead-up to promotions from both their perspectives along with how promotions day transpired. Towards the end, they diverge into comic books and video games before wrapping up to rejoin their teammates on the mats. Congrats Chris, you deserve it buddy!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 10: Chris is promoted to black belt!

Add "2 stripe Purple Belt Chris" to the list of all-time greats that include, TRT Victor, a motivated BJ Penn, Prime Wandy, Ubereem, Sea Level Cain, Healthy Shogun, and Chuck with that look in his Eye. Noah shares his initial impressions on using CBD oil for the first time. Then Chris and Noah discuss what motivates them to train while also speculating on the future of one of their gym's grapplers. They also debate what makes jiu-jistu so special to people and Noah argues that jiu-jitsu, CrossFit, and surfing have something in common. In the second half of the podcast, Chris and Noah talk about what makes "Promotions week" so different from other weeks during the year and the effect it has on grapplers at the gym.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Add "2 stripe Purple Belt Chris" to the list of all-time greats that include, TRT Victor, a motivated BJ Penn, Prime Wandy, Ubereem, Sea Level Cain, Healthy Shogun, and Chuck with that look in his Eye. Noah shares his initial impressions on using CBD oil for the first time. Then Chris and Noah discuss what motivates them to train while also speculating on the future of one of their gym's grapplers. They also debate what makes jiu-jistu so special to people and Noah argues that jiu-jitsu, CrossFit, and surfing have something in common. In the second half of the podcast, Chris and Noah talk about what makes "Promotions week" so different from other weeks during the year and the effect it has on grapplers at the gym.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 9: Promotions Week at ATT Orlando!

Chris and Noah go back to their roots (after only 4 episodes!) and record a podcast on the mats before their 6pm gi class. They open by debating the merits of a BJJ flowcharts teaching tool. Then they get sidetracked and compare software engineering and foreign languages to jiu-jitsu. They also discuss their opinions on the subject of "creonte". Towards the end, Jaime crashes the podcast to defend himself against allegations of reckless teaching while also telling us how few of his fellow grapplers stick around and train long term.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Chris and Noah go back to their roots (after only 4 episodes!) and record a podcast on the mats before their 6pm gi class. They open by debating the merits of a BJJ flowcharts teaching tool. Then they get sidetracked and compare software engineering and foreign languages to jiu-jitsu. They also discuss their opinions on the subject of "creonte". Towards the end, Jaime crashes the podcast to defend himself against allegations of reckless teaching while also telling us how few of his fellow grapplers stick around and train long term.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 4: Two Sexy Guys Laying on the Mat Next to the Shower Before Class

Blue belt and recent BJJ Globetrotter, Tristan, shares a beer with Chris and Noah after class. Tristan recounts his early exposure to the martial arts and how he eventually made his way to ATT Orlando.  Tristan covers his recent trip to St-Barth where he attended his first BJJ Globetrotter's camp. Then Chris, Noah, and Tristan proceed to discuss all things jiu jitsu and academy related, including a subject matter they have zero experience in: being a female grappler. Somewhere in the middle of all this, Chris informs Victor what his spirit animal is and hilarity ensues.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Blue belt and recent BJJ Globetrotter, Tristan, shares a beer with Chris and Noah after class. Tristan recounts his early exposure to the martial arts and how he eventually made his way to ATT Orlando.  Tristan covers his recent trip to St-Barth where he attended his first BJJ Globetrotter's camp. Then Chris, Noah, and Tristan proceed to discuss all things jiu jitsu and academy related, including a subject matter they have zero experience in: being a female grappler. Somewhere in the middle of all this, Chris informs Victor what his spirit animal is and hilarity ensues.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 13: A Lubricated Water Balloon

Fueled by 10% IPAs, Chris and Noah discuss a noteworthy mat event of the the past week in the gym: a jacked-up trial student that goes like Bane on the mats. Noah recounts the trial student's time on the mats and the aftermath. Then Noah continues by revealing a horrifying realization he had while watching fellow students roll for the first time: everyone is going full porrada seemingly all the time. Chris chuckles and begins to educate Noah on what he's seen over his 15 years of training and why he always gives his "safety speech" before letting people spar. As the 10% IPAs start to really hit the bloodstream, Chris and Noah talk about the side-effects of teaching and Noah shares his tennis origin story and how he became a tennis instructor in a past life. As the conversation concludes, Chris and Noah talk about things they always seem to talk about: belts, training methods, and John Danaher instructionals.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Fueled by 10% IPAs, Chris and Noah discuss a noteworthy mat event of the the past week in the gym: a jacked-up trial student that goes like Bane on the mats. Noah recounts the trial student's time on the mats and the aftermath. Then Noah continues by revealing a horrifying realization he had while watching fellow students roll for the first time: everyone is going full porrada seemingly all the time. Chris chuckles and begins to educate Noah on what he's seen over his 15 years of training and why he always gives his "safety speech" before letting people spar. As the 10% IPAs start to really hit the bloodstream, Chris and Noah talk about the side-effects of teaching and Noah shares his tennis origin story and how he became a tennis instructor in a past life. As the conversation concludes, Chris and Noah talk about things they always seem to talk about: belts, training methods, and John Danaher instructionals.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 11: Why is Everyone Rolling So (bleeping) Hard?

Instead of showing his longtime friend, Alan, the sights and sounds of Orlando, Chris records a podcast with him Saturday morning before jiu-jitsu class. Noah is educated on the basic traditions and practices of Tae Kwon Do. Chris and Alan reminisce about their roots while Noah tries to understand why they used to salute a WTF flag. A WTF flag? WTF is that?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Instead of showing his longtime friend, Alan, the sights and sounds of Orlando, Chris records a podcast with him Saturday morning before jiu-jitsu class. Noah is educated on the basic traditions and practices of Tae Kwon Do. Chris and Alan reminisce about their roots while Noah tries to understand why they used to salute a WTF flag. A WTF flag? WTF is that? --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 6: A Tae Kwon Do Quickie and the WTF flag?

Mike Sahebi

Mike Sahebi has a PhD in Physical Therapy and perennially has a smile on his face. He also is a sand bagging, 6+ years blue belt. Mike joins Chris and Noah before Saturday's class to share his jiu jitsu origin story -- a story which very few, if any, at the gym have heard. Chris and Noah are stunned by Mike's revelations. One of the biggest shockers is the reason behind Mike's 4 year hiatus from training. In addition to his training history, Mike discusses his uptempo grappling style, crosstraining, nutrition, and his goals moving forward as a grappler.  Thank you, Mike, for sharing your story and being such a cool and genuine dude on and off the mats!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Mike Sahebi has a PhD in Physical Therapy and perennially has a smile on his face. He also is a sand bagging, 6+ years blue belt. Mike joins Chris and Noah before Saturday's class to share his jiu jitsu origin story -- a story which very few, if any, at the gym have heard. Chris and Noah are stunned by Mike's revelations. One of the biggest shockers is the reason behind Mike's 4 year hiatus from training. In addition to his training history, Mike discusses his uptempo grappling style, crosstraining, nutrition, and his goals moving forward as a grappler.  Thank you, Mike, for sharing your story and being such a cool and genuine dude on and off the mats!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 12: The Secret Past of Dr. Mike Sahebi

Chris and Noah sit down and chat before an evening gi class. As a result of probing questions from Chris, Noah not only discusses his history of lifting weights but also his childhood home in rural Maine. Chris talks about watching his son select ice cream and the riveting choice between "Brownie Bits" and "Pink Unicorns and Glitter." They finally turn to jiu-jitsu topics and cover, among other things, Craig Jones's recent drop-ins to Fusion X-cel in Orlando, Noah seeing how Brazilians love "THE LAAAPEL", a rundown of Noah's first leglocks drilling class, and Chris pausing mid-sweep to make sure his opponent is okay. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Chris and Noah sit down and chat before an evening gi class. As a result of probing questions from Chris, Noah not only discusses his history of lifting weights but also his childhood home in rural Maine. Chris talks about watching his son select ice cream and the riveting choice between "Brownie Bits" and "Pink Unicorns and Glitter." They finally turn to jiu-jitsu topics and cover, among other things, Craig Jones's recent drop-ins to Fusion X-cel in Orlando, Noah seeing how Brazilians love "THE LAAAPEL", a rundown of Noah's first leglocks drilling class, and Chris pausing mid-sweep to make sure his opponent is okay. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 19: LAAAPEL! LAAAPEL!

Brown belt and perennial winner of our gym's "Cheese and Wine" award, Jaime Cardenas, joins the podcast on a Saturday morning. Jaime recounts his martial arts journey from New Jersey to Orlando. Jaime weaves a riveting tale of his past which includes many entertaining chapters along the way. We discuss Jaime's famous exhibition MMA fight with Matt Cabrera and having head coach Paul as his roommate for about a year (Paul brought him a pineapple!). Jaime reflects on his transition from bachelor to husband and father and how his training has evolved. Jaime officially responds to Chris and Noah's allegation that he's a "low-key schizo" on mats. Jaime's wife, Daisy, and daughter, Emily, also make cameos.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Brown belt and perennial winner of our gym's "Cheese and Wine" award, Jaime Cardenas, joins the podcast on a Saturday morning. Jaime recounts his martial arts journey from New Jersey to Orlando. Jaime weaves a riveting tale of his past which includes many entertaining chapters along the way. We discuss Jaime's famous exhibition MMA fight with Matt Cabrera and having head coach Paul as his roommate for about a year (Paul brought him a pineapple!). Jaime reflects on his transition from bachelor to husband and father and how his training has evolved. Jaime officially responds to Chris and Noah's allegation that he's a "low-key schizo" on mats. Jaime's wife, Daisy, and daughter, Emily, also make cameos. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 17: Jaime's Journey from New Jersey to UFC 111 to ATT Orlando to Brown Belt.

Noah returns from being rave mom at EDC Orlando over the weekend to educate Chris on raves and PLUR. Then they deep dive into how people should approach rolling and how jiu-jitsu affects egos. Noah tells two stories of when he incurred the wrath of the gym's mat enforcers as a white belt, the circumstances of the beatdowns, and why they were positive learning experiences. Chris talks about how he deals with similar situations as a "non-confrontational guard player" brown belt. As their conversation winds down, Chris and Noah tackle the question: "What percentage of your rolls should be with lower skill, equal skill, and higher skill grapplers?" And yes, this podcast was recorded between two heavy bags at the gym.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Noah returns from being rave mom at EDC Orlando over the weekend to educate Chris on raves and PLUR. Then they deep dive into how people should approach rolling and how jiu-jitsu affects egos. Noah tells two stories of when he incurred the wrath of the gym's mat enforcers as a white belt, the circumstances of the beatdowns, and why they were positive learning experiences. Chris talks about how he deals with similar situations as a "non-confrontational guard player" brown belt. As their conversation winds down, Chris and Noah tackle the question: "What percentage of your rolls should be with lower skill, equal skill, and higher skill grapplers?" And yes, this podcast was recorded between two heavy bags at the gym.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 5: Between Two Heavy Bags

Two-stripe blue belt Michelle sits down with Noah to talk about jiu-jitsu and life. Michelle talks about how attending a BJJ promotion ceremony made her want to start training. She covers her early experiences and impressions of jiu-jitsu. In addition, she recounts the lead-up and testing for her blue belt and coping with testing anxiety. Noah and Michelle also tackle the topic of women in BJJ and if there's merit in a female-only class. In addition, Mayra (newly married with Troy) drops in to answer a BJJ question and discuss her honeymoon plans and Caroline makes an appearance to share her side of the story when she was helping Michelle with her blue belt test.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Two-stripe blue belt Michelle sits down with Noah to talk about jiu-jitsu and life. Michelle talks about how attending a BJJ promotion ceremony made her want to start training. She covers her early experiences and impressions of jiu-jitsu. In addition, she recounts the lead-up and testing for her blue belt and coping with testing anxiety. Noah and Michelle also tackle the topic of women in BJJ and if there's merit in a female-only class. In addition, Mayra (newly married with Troy) drops in to answer a BJJ question and discuss her honeymoon plans and Caroline makes an appearance to share her side of the story when she was helping Michelle with her blue belt test. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 18: One-on-One with Michelle Figueroa Jimenez 

Paul Rodriguez

Another week of COVID-19 shutdown means another weeks with Coach Paul. On this occasion we recorded a two-part conversation. Today is part one, where Paul, Chris, and Noah discuss Paul's passion for mountaineering and the outdoors. We also discover that Chris is deathly scared of grasshoppers and grass. Paul describes some of his climbs in the Pacific Northwest and his development (and current 'belt-level') as a mountaineer.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Another week of COVID-19 shutdown means another weeks with Coach Paul. On this occasion we recorded a two-part conversation. Today is part one, where Paul, Chris, and Noah discuss Paul's passion for mountaineering and the outdoors. We also discover that Chris is deathly scared of grasshoppers and grass. Paul describes some of his climbs in the Pacific Northwest and his development (and current 'belt-level') as a mountaineer.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 29: The Mountain Man Paul Rodriguez

One week later, Paul Rodriguez rejoins the podcast for a second conversation. This week, Paul discusses many topics including jiu-jitsu curriculum, the evolution of MMA training, and overtraining. Paul also explains the process he went through in order to be promoted to black belt under Ricardo Liborio, including, how rolling with Liborio went. Paul Rodriguez is the head coach at American Top Team Orlando, a professional MMA fighter, and a third degree black belt under Ricardo Liborio.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

One week later, Paul Rodriguez rejoins the podcast for a second conversation. This week, Paul discusses many topics including jiu-jitsu curriculum, the evolution of MMA training, and overtraining. Paul also explains the process he went through in order to be promoted to black belt under Ricardo Liborio, including, how rolling with Liborio went. Paul Rodriguez is the head coach at American Top Team Orlando, a professional MMA fighter, and a third degree black belt under Ricardo Liborio.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 28: Paul Rodriguez PART DEUX!

Paul Rodriguez is the head coach and owner of ATT Orlando. He's a 3rd degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Liborio and has had a long career fighting MMA across the world. In addition to discussing strength and conditioning, Paul shares a few stories from his past - his introduction to MMA with Din Thomas, what training was like in the late 90s/early 2000s, and competing in ADCC trials. If you're interested in Paul's background, a glimpse into early MMA, and some of the origins of MMA in central Florida, this conversation covers that and a whole lot more. Plus, at the end of our conversation, Paul makes a big announcement!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support

Paul Rodriguez is the head coach and owner of ATT Orlando. He's a 3rd degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Liborio and has had a long career fighting MMA across the world. In addition to discussing strength and conditioning, Paul shares a few stories from his past - his introduction to MMA with Din Thomas, what training was like in the late 90s/early 2000s, and competing in ADCC trials. If you're interested in Paul's background, a glimpse into early MMA, and some of the origins of MMA in central Florida, this conversation covers that and a whole lot more. Plus, at the end of our conversation, Paul makes a big announcement!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/bjj-and-brews/support</a>

BJJ and Brews Episode 27: ATT Orlando Head Coach Paul Rodriguez

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