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This week we talked with Steve “Thunderbeast” Kozola about jiu jitsu, MMA, and the mindset of training. Steve stepped into the cage a total of seventeen times before retiring in 2020. Although he has retired, he’s not finished. Steve is still involved in martial arts and jiu jitsu as a coach with Gracie Carlsbad and instructor at Kozola Combatives. We hope you enjoy the conversation about jiu jitsu!

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After some time off due to a knee injury, Alma is getting back to training. We had a great conversation about the challenges life will throw at you and the community of jiu jitsu. We also find out some interesting facts about Alma's grappling background! From wrestling to rock climbing, Alma is about action and pushing her limits. We hope you enjoy the episode! 

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Today we talked with Adam out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Adam has been one of my training partners for the last few years, and rolling with Adam brings unique challenges because of his sheer power and strength. He is also an avid weight lifter, and we talk about his training regimen and how he approaches working out and Jiu Jitsu. There's also some talk about Turkish oil wrestling and Shotokan Karate, we hope you enjoy the episode! 

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Today we talk with Adrian about his ups and down with training and what it's like taking a few breaks from the game then returning.  Adrian loves to share what he has learned over the past five years of training, and he is a great person to roll and learn with. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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The Wrasslin' Sasquatch and I spend some time talking about his career and getting back into jiu jitsu. We also get into some talks about wrestling and how it helps with jiu  jitsu transitions and how to be effective in a scramble. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the conversation! 

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After a few requests to be on the other side of the table, it has been done. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my wife,  Angela, and she asked all of the heavy hitter questions! LOL!!! I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening!!!

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Jon and I spent some time joking around and talking about when we trained together at North Coast Jiu Jitsu. In early 2020 he moved out of state but kept training and making jiu jitsu a significant part of his life. He now trains out of Alliance Atlanta and has some great stories to tell us about training, competition, and how jiu jitsu has helped him personally. Jon is also a volunteer with the We Defy Foundation, which provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training. If you have time, check out the website at www.wedefyfoundation.org and consider donating to their worthy cause.

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This week we talked with Ryan Grandon, a black belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. It was great to speak with him about how he trains, his thoughts on training for competition, his recovery regimen, and teaching. Ryan is a great professor and training partner who spends extra time building the skillset of those around him and is a really tough roll on the mats. On the lighter side, Ryan tells us a funny story about his first competition after only a few months of training, and that competition just happened to be the Pan Ams. Soon, he’ll be opening his own gym in Texas, and we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him and his family!  I hope you enjoy the podcast and being part of the conversation. 

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Today, we talk jiu jitsu with Philip King and get to know him better. We talk about his favorite moves, why he trains, and what keeps him on the mats. A special thanks to Alma King for coming along and helping us understand a bit more about Philip’s journey and how he found jiu jitsu! 

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Andrew Lowen and I talk about his wrestling background, the differences between wrestling and jiu jitsu, and his mindset on the mats. Andrew also shares his experience running a business, raising a family, and still making time to train several days a week. We have a fun conversation, and I hope you enjoy learning more about Andrew and how he sets himself up for success in life and on the mats. Thanks for listening!