Alexandre is a very creative and talented musician who had a very popular group in Brazil named Manitu as well as a Music project named Xanel where he toured in Brazil for many years. He now produces and creates his own music under his name Xande which you can find on most platforms.

A little over 2 years ago he had a life changing health issue. Where he tore his Aorta in his heart. He shares his story of how he used TACFIT to not only recover but also to live his best life and how it’s made him a better person.

It was such an honor to sit down with her and talk about life, her fighting in Japan and some of our adventures together!

I couldn’t be more proud of the person she has become thru Jiu-Jitsu and so grateful to have been part of her Journey early on.

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Nick is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Matt Serra, Real Estate Investor and Host of the A Game Podcast, where he discusses what makes people excel in life, music, business, real estate investing for entrepreneurs to live the life they want and chase their dreams.

Peter Letsos, or “Pete The Greek” as he is commonly known, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlon Gracie Junior, having competed in the sport all over the world, including in the historical Copa Atlantica, Brazilian Teams Nationals, the Pan American and the Gracie Invitational (Arnold Classic). It’s always fun spending time with him. Love hearing his perspective on things on teaching, training and living the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle.

On Tuesday, August 8, devastation hit Lahaina, Maui. The entire town of Lahaina was burned to the ground including many family's second home, Aloha Roll Academy.

For over twenty years, BJJ has brought exercise, stress relief, discipline and community to West Maui. Five years ago, they had a vision to create a space not just for adults and kids but families and the community. They had over 200 students of adults and kids, 12 coaches and 100 monthly visitors, Aloha Roll Academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu along with the Aloha culture to West Maui and visitors from around the world.

Please consider donating to their fund and visit their Aloha Roll Stand at this weeks IBJJF Master Worlds in Las Vegas.

ICHARD BRESLER is widely recognized as the first student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the USA. For almost twenty years he worked closely alongside Rorion Gracie, helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the Gracie Academy, and the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was one of the first Americans to earn a teaching certificate through the original Instructor Certification Program at the Gracie Academy, and one of the first Americans to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He still teaches Jiu-Jitsu and practices alternative healing in Los Angeles, California.

Kurt Osiander is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Ralph Gracie‘s tutelage. Osiander is one of the cult heroes in BJJ’s community,  having been an active competitor since the mid 1990’s. Kurt Osiander’s straight forward personality and witty comments expressed in his video blog (Kurt Osiander’s Move of the Week) have given us well recognized phrases such as “shut up and train” and “you f****d up a long time ago”, which turned the Ralph Gracie Academy head instructor into one of the most beloved personalities in the sport especially within the YouTube generation.

Andre Lima is a world famous Taekwondo fighter and Grandmaster 8th Degree. Lima began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil in the 80s. In 1988 he moved to France and in 1990 relocated to the United States where he became a member of the original Machado Jiu Jitsu Academy in Redondo Beach, CA in the early 90s. In the mid 90s Lima and his wife Christianny Lima founded Lima Taekwondo and Martial Arts Academy specialized in teaching TKD and BJJ. Lima competed in local BJJ tournaments; his last competition was at the 2000 Pan American in Florida taking 2nd place. In 2005 Rigan Machado promoted Andre Lima to BJJ Black Belt.

It was an honor to sit down with him and hear old BJJ Stories, his martial arts journey , his dedication on helping others thru martial arts and what makes a good instructor and more!

During the early 2000s, Todd was widely regarded as one of the top grapplers in the world. He’s a great story teller it’s always a blast spending time with him.

Had a great time with Maurizio Tangari hearing about how he got in to the fitness industry, his history with TACFIT, his HydroCore Bag invention and more!