Coach Ben Podcast

Coach Ben and Jim talk about 5 topics you should probably avoid in the jiu-jitsu academy, gym, or training facility.

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Coach Ben and Jim talk to CARLA ESPARZA about JIU-JITSU, wrestling, MMA, her career, weight cutting, How she got her nickname etc.

Carla "Cookie Monster" Esparza

#4 Ranked UFC Strawweight 

Is Jiu-Jitsu a good base for MMA?

Coach Ben and Jim discuss standing back up.

Coach Ben talks about experimenting with conditioning the feet and the transfer to sports performance.

Robert Drysdale came on the podcast to talk about his NEW documentary about jiu-jitsu dropping SOON.

CLOSED GUARD: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil

www.closedguardfilm.com

We also talk about his training philosophy and how he transitioned from becoming an elite jiu-jitsu competitor to becoming an elite mma coach. His online back and forth with Gordon Ryan. His student Max Rohskopf’s future. And what it’s like being half Brazilian and half Caucasian in a sport dominated by Brazilians.

I learned a lot just from his mindset. Once again, YouTube version on @jiujitsumag YouTube Channel has our faces. RSS feed on coachbz.net will be uploaded within the next 30 minutes.

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Ryron Gracie on "Ego"

Coach Ben and Jim talk about the EGO with a man that knows a thing or two about it. Gracie University founder Ryron Gracie comes on the podcast to discuss this very important topic in relation to Jiu-Jitsu. Thank you Ryron for coming on. I learned a lot.

We talk about what caused Ryron to take a match on days notice against Josh Barnett when 10 other black belts turned the match down. We also talk about the Ego and mindset in jiu-jitsu. Must listen for anyone who wants to train jiu-jitsu for life.

Check out Ryron's website and academy: https://www.gracieuniversity.com/

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We talk about Ego. Apologies for our state of being. We both had no sleep and probably sound drugged up.

Coach Ben welcomes Chael Sonnen, former UFC title challenger, collegiate All-American, and the FOUNDER of Submission Underground. Listen as they breakdown this weekend's SUG 17 event and the launching of "Wrestling Underground".

All action can be caught on UFC Fight Pass.

Jim and Coach Ben recap the betting action from Fight2win 148 as well as UFC Fight Night. Then Coach Ben goes over the betting analysis and new matchups of Who’s #1. Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones are OUT. Vagner Rocha is IN.