Alberto Crane Show

Kris Buranasombati is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Masters competitor, and devoted family man. He’s a great example of what it means to be one of our Legacy Black Belts — living the values on and off the mat.Always an honor to sit down with him and share this conversation. Enjoy!Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Samuel Braga, a multiple-time IBJJF Black Belt World Champion, is widely recognized as the pioneer of the Berimbolo game. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and teammate to dive into his journey, the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, training insights, and much more.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Professor Roberto “Tussa” Alencar — multi-time Black Belt World Champion, ADCC veteran, and head of Gracie Barra New Mexico. Nearly two decades ago, he first came to New Mexico, and when I moved to Los Angeles in 2007, he stepped in to lead the gyms, building one of the toughest and most respected teams in the region.In this episode, we catch up after all these years to talk history, Jiu-Jitsu, and the lessons learned on and off the mats. An honor to sit down with a good friend and leader. I hope you enjoy our conversation.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Conversation with Rikki Toth — strength and conditioning coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former Slovak national team sprinter, and general manager at Legacy Burbank. We discuss his journey from athletics to martial arts, his work with major stars in blockbuster films like Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Today’s guest is Greg Torosian — a standout young athlete with an impressive list of accomplishments:’25 Fargo Greco Champion, ’25 Fargo 4th in Freestyle, ’25 U.S. Open Greco Finalist, 6X All-American, ’24 UWW Grappling World Champion, California State Placer, and member of the USA Grappling Team.We dive into some of his journey, mindset, and what it’s been taking to perform at the highest level — on and off the mat.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Today’s guest is a true legend in the world of martial arts — UFC veteran, K-1 kickboxer, multiple-time Coach of the Year, and founder of the Bang Muay Thai system.Duane “Bang” Ludwig held the record for the fastest knockout in UFC and has trained world champions while continuing to evolve the striking game with precision, power, and passion.As a lifelong martial artist, Duane is dedicated to growth, discipline, and sharing his knowledge with the next generation. It was an honor to have him on the mat — and even more so to have this conversation.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Had a great time sitting down with our friend and coach Sebastien Maniatopoulos. He’s originally from Canada but now calls L.A. home and has become a big part of the Legacy family. We talk about his journey, how he got into martial arts, and what keeps him going. Down-to-earth, driven, and full of insight—enjoy!Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Iris Liu is one of our rising stars in the competitive Jiu-Jitsu scene, specializing in No-Gi with her sights set on ADCC. As a purple belt, she’s already racked up multiple championship titles and continues to grow with every match. It’s been incredible to witness her evolution over the years under the guidance of Professor Mark Bradford and Lulu Liu at Legacy West Adams. Don’t miss this conversation as we dive into her journey, mindset, and what’s next in her pursuit of greatness.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

In this episode, I sit down with seasoned martial artist Marcus “El Matador” Bonilla, a SoCal fight veteran with over 15 years of experience in combat sports. A former Spar Star Amateur Featherweight Champion, Bonilla has competed in top promotions including Combate Global, Bellator MMA, Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, Upnext Fighting, and CXF. With 14 professional fights and 8 amateur bouts under his belt, he’s built a reputation for his matador-like striking style and versatility. Now retired from professional fighting, we talk about his journey, his gym, the new generation of fighters he’s coaching, and what’s next in his martial arts legacy.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Chez has been a long-time student at Legacy and someone I’m proud to call both a friend and part of our extended Jiu-Jitsu family. His dedication on the mat is only matched by the incredible work he does off the mat—mentoring and supporting inner-city youth through LA’s Parks & Rec programs. Grateful to share some of his story and impact with all of you.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com