Welcome to Episode 17 of the BJJ Grenade Podcast: "Jiu-Jitsu is a Philosophy That Is Expressed Physically!" In this exciting episode, we are thrilled to welcome back our beloved co-host and co-founder, Jay (Congrats on your Brown Belt Promotion).

We also delve into the critical importance of nutrition and mental health in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu, offering insights on how a well-balanced diet and a sound mind can positively impact an athlete's performance on the mats. We share tips for maintaining good mental health in the face of the pressures of competition and training, and we discuss the role that proper nutrition plays in recovery and performance.

One of the most contentious topics we tackle in this episode is the use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) in BJJ as the IBJJF Worlds Championship begins today on June 1st. We weigh the pros and cons, discussing the ethical implications, the potential advantages, and the potential health risks.

Whether you're a Jiu-Jitsu competitor, a recreational practitioner, or just a fan of the sport, this episode is packed with insights that will help you better understand the multifaceted world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on Jiu-Jitsu as a physical expression of philosophy, the intricacies of competition, and the holistic approach to the sport.

It's time to pull the pin and let the BJJ Grenade explode with knowledge!

In this Episode, we have Special Guest Master Krass Mansor where we take a look at the fascinating history of the sport, the show offers engaging discussions and interesting perspectives on the past, present, and future of BJJ.

And we are back!!! Better than ever, Today we cover the controversial topic of performance enhancing drugs in BJJ, and the emergence of OnlyFans as a platform for Jiujitsu athletes to monetize their training and competition experiences. Join us as we explore the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of BJJ.

Ella Reid is a wonderful lady and singer-songwriter. She's an absolute blast to be around. Ella's music is a cross-appeal electric cacophony combined with her Alt-Pop, Country, Folk influences. She's armed with bold songs that are relatable and really stick to the brain. The skill of Ella to weave a story through a song is her distinct talent. Quitting her artistic career in San Francisco to follow her full-time dream of becoming a singer/songwriter in Austin, Texas. She just recently added a BJJ practitioner to her resume. In this fun-filled episode, we sit down and get her perspective as a musician jumping into the world of BJJ. We talk about some current events in BJJ and more!

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BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down with our guest, Professor Diego Gamonal Nogueira – 3rd Degree Black Belt of Brazilian Top Team(BTT) San Antonio and Head Instructor of BTT, Texas.  It was a pleasure to sit down and hear about his history and teaching philosophy in Jiu-Jitsu. In this fun-filled episode, we are talking about Luta Livre vs. BJJ back in the day, we circle back around to get Prof. Diego perspective on the IBJJF new rule change on allowing heel hooks, and we talk a little bit about the baby cage fighters in Armenia.

​BTT has trained top fighters such as Ricardo Arona, former UFC Middleweight Championship holder Murilo Bustamante, The Nogueira Brothers, Vitor Belfort, Allan Goes, Mario Sperry, and former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho and many more.

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The crew meets and sits down and addresses current event themes in the BJJ community. In this episode! We dig into the Latest IBJJF Rule Update for heel hooks in No-Gi, talk about a BJJ athlete getting a stroke on the mat, and we also talk about the viral video of a Utah hiker getting stalk by a cougar!

Twenty five years ago, NAGA President Kipp Kollar, saw and grabbed the opportunity with the sport of grappling.

The former white-collar insurance professional turned entrepreneur founded the North American Grappling Association (NAGA), which is based out of his home State of Connecticut hosting Jiu-jitsu & wrestling-style events worldwide.

BJJ Grenade new in the post casting game sit down with the busy President and talk about his BJJ journey, running a tournament organization during the pandemic, and his new project NAGA Pro division! The cast even kicks around a few topics, including the BJJ 's anti-doping conundrums, overtraining, and more! Enjoy !!!