I’m back on the Dream’s Not Fame Podcast with fresh wins and big news that’s got the DMV Jiu-Jitsu scene fired up. 💥

Fresh off a blazing 27-second win ⏱️ at the Great American Bash, I’m diving into the high-stakes matchups set for the upcoming NGA King of the Pit tournament 👑. This time, I’m stepping into the pit—not as a commentator—but as a competitor 🥋, going head-to-head with Reggie Hands, Trayvon Martin, Nicholas Willey, Brian Guevara, and Christian Banghart. It’s a stacked six-man bracket full of power, precision, and pit-worthy intensity ⚔️.

The women’s division is just as electric ⚡. The Grown-Ass Women Club is back with a new set of fighters in the Women’s Trios tournament against tough squads like the Powerpuff Girls, Beltway Bandits, and more. I’m also hyped to announce special guest commentators Sai'dah and Alex, who’ll bring expert analysis and much-deserved spotlight to the women’s division 👑.

But this episode isn’t just about what’s happening on the mats—it’s about the community 💯. Shoutout to our amazing sponsors Nova Barbell 🏋️‍♂️ and Asim (aka the “Switzerland” of lifting) 🌍 for showing love to athletes across all affiliations and keeping the culture strong.

And don’t sleep on October 🗓️—ADCC Pans is heading back to New York 🗽, and my team and I are already locked in and planning our run.

Whether you're a competitor, fan, or just curious about what’s going down in DMV Jiu-Jitsu, this episode brings the perfect mix of tournament hype, community vibes, and the kind of passion that keeps us all rolling. 🌀

Step into the pit—press play now! ▶️

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Competition season is in full swing, and I’m facing the challenge of three tournaments in three weekends — it’s all about smart prep, recovery, and staying sharp. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m balancing heavy training with teaching, dialing in my strength work, and why no-gi has become a game-changer during this packed schedule.

We also get into the importance of finding your ideal weight class — your "green spot" — and why cutting weight last-minute can seriously hurt your performance.

And don’t miss next week’s special video episode with Maya Harris! We’re talking all things jiu-jitsu content: monetization, staying authentic, and handling the haters.

Let’s get into it, Dreamers! 🥋💥

0:41: NGA Event Announcement

1:31: Competition Season Training Strategy

5:30: Finding Your Ideal Weight Class

10:35: Timing Between Tournaments

12:44: Next Week's Special Guest Preview

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🥋 Ready to level up your Jiu-Jitsu? This episode dives into the hot topic of cross-training 🧳 in BJJ! Will Bullock shares 🔥 insights on why stepping outside your home gym could take your game to the next level.

🎙️ We kick off with exciting NGA news: Meet Sa (Pentagon MMA) and Alex (Standard Jiu-Jitsu)—the first-ever female commentators for the July 26th women’s trio and KoP event 🙌 A big move in expanding the NGA team!

🧠 I break down the benefits of cross-training—exploring new styles, finding fresh training partners, and sharpening your comp prep 💪 I also dig into real concerns like mat fees 💸, loyalty 🤝, and keeping your game under wraps 🕵️‍♂️

My take? "Keep your home gym ❤️, but don’t be afraid to venture out and grow."

Whether you're chasing medals or just love to roll, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the world of Jiu-Jitsu cross-training 🌐

🎧 Tune in & roll smarter!

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🎙️ I'm Back — And This One’s Personal 💬

After a short break, we’re hitting record again — and diving deep. This episode is close to the heart. I’m reflecting on what it means to celebrate Father’s Day for the third year as a dad 👨‍👦... while also honoring the legacy and love of my own father. The emotions are real. The reflections? Even deeper. 💭❤️

We’re also showing love to the mentors, OGs, and real ones who helped shape us 🙏🏾💐 — whether by blood or just those who showed up. This one’s a tribute to community, legacy, and growth.

Plus, I share why I hit pause these past few weeks, what that break taught me, and why it feels so good to say... I’m back. Again. 🎧🔥

#FathersDay #LegacyTalk #OGsAndMentors #BlackFathersMatter #HealingJourney #PodcastLife #CommunityLove #ReflectionAndGrowth #WelcomeBack #GiveThemFlowers 💐

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In this special post-event episode, I break down my recent experience competing at Fight 2 Win — from the moment I stepped on the mat to the final bell. I’ll take you through how my match went, the emotions before and after, and the key takeaways from stepping onto one of grappling’s biggest stages.

But this journey wasn’t just mine — I also share how my teammates and friends performed, what it was like cheering each other on, and the unforgettable moments we created together.

Get a full behind-the-scenes look at the F2W experience: the walkouts, the adrenaline, the backstage atmosphere, and everything in between. Whether you’re an athlete, fan, or just love the culture, this episode brings you closer to the reality behind the performance.

🎧 Tune in, share the energy, and keep chasing dreams — not fame.

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#dreamsnotfame #fight2win #f2w #jiujitsu #bjjlifestyle #grappling #postmatchbreakdown #behindthescenes #competitorlife #bjjpodcast #martialartsjourney #dreamchasers

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Hey Dreamers, in this special episode, I dive into the energy, nerves, and mindset the night before F2W Arlington. With friends from different academies on the card, it's more than just competition — it’s community, preparation, and purpose.

I talk about what the final hours look like before stepping on the mat, what this fight card means to me, and how Jiu Jitsu has changed my life in ways I never expected.

Whether you're competing, coaching, or just starting out, this one’s from the heart.

🥋Chase the dream. It's never about fame.

#dreamsnotfame #F2WVirginia #jiujitsulifestyle #dreamersunite

1:40 - The Night Before... 

5:30 - How Jiu Jitsu changed my life

11:30 - Last call.... Time to Hunt 

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I’m beyond hyped to be back on the mic and officially kicking off Season 4 of the DreamsnotFame podcast! It feels SO good to reconnect with y’all and bring the energy back. In this episode, I’m diving into all the vibes, moments, and madness from the BJJ NGA Event that went down on April 19th — from the intense matches to the community love, you already know it was 🔥🔥🔥

Tune in as I recap the highlights, share some personal reflections, and talk about what’s next for the podcast and the movement. We’re leveling up this season — more stories, more inspiration, and more DREAMS. Let’s get it! 💪🏽🌟

#DreamsnotFame #Season4 #BJJNGA #PodcastIsBack

1:20 - What's my part in BJJ NGA and feedback from the event 

5:40 - How do we handle Fight of the Night and Sub of the Night Noms and the breakdown of how fighters get nominations 

12:35 - What's next for BJJ NGA

16:10 - Shout out to Nova Barbell and what we doing for Part 2 

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Welcome to a special Monday addition of the Podcast! Today's guess is a  IBJJF Words Medalist, Pans Medalist, and a IBJJF German National Champion, Owner of Sparks BJJ Black Belt Samuel Hertzog Canquerino! 

It was a pleasure to discuss BJJ and competition with Professor. We had a great discussion about his prep around Copa Elite, his past life experiences including traveling the world, Food lol, and much more. I would highly recommend going out to Sparks BJJ to get some training in. I for sure will be visiting soon and have more discussions around Half Guard. 

1:04 - How's your mental health? 
1:42: How did you get into Jiu-Jitsu 
6:20 - Can you tell me your experience Traveling the world for Jiu-jitsu? 
11:00 - The Journey to becoming a better coach 
16:14 - The Youtube Effect vs Gracie Magazine 
21:00 - Tatami Sponsorship story 
24:30 - Copa Elite Question 
31:30 - How to deal with losing weight for a competition? 
42:05 - The Alley Opp

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Welcome to the second episode of Season 3! I had to bring it back to one of my previous guests from season 2, MattWahlstrom Owner o Epic Roll BJJ and Black Belt under Silverback BJJ. Matt and I go back a couple of years and it's always fun catching up with him and talking nothing but BJJ and Business. 

Since I last spoke to Matt, his company has sky rocketed into a different world. From sponsorships to athletes to producing his "Yankee" fitted team on PGF Worlds, its been an amazing ride for him and I couldn't wait to start this interview. Along with this, we also talked about Copa Elite 3 and him finally competing as a Black Belt. He had an interesting aspect of why he is competing now and why he truly wants to succeed in everything he does. Outside of BJJ, we talked about his rising Real Estate business and how he manages that along with his BJJ goals. 

Peace. Love. Bye 

1:11 - How's your Mental Health? 
2:25 - Who's idea was it for the Bury me in the Gi Rash guard? lol
2:55 - After reassessing everything, what was the first thing you change with the company? 
8:31 - Favorite design from Epic Roll? 
10:15 - When IBJJF made the switch on their Gi Requirements, was it painful for Epic Roll to switch out the Gi's already made?
11:08 - Epic Roll Goal now
17:52 - PGF Home Experience and being called "The Yankees" of the league
24:07 - Copa Elite Question of the Day, Why are you fighting on the card? 
32:00 - How's the Real Estate business going and how is AI effecting Real Estate? 
43:10 - Pros and Cons of AI 
46:22 - In terms of Content, which one is it easier to do? Epic Roll or Real Estate? 
49:37 - The Ally Oop

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Man it has been awhile since i've said that. First things first, my apologies for not updating you on the recent life events that caused Season 2 to end aburptly. It was a crazy year to say the least. 

Anywho, I'm back with one of my good friend who is a 3x PanAms Gi Champion, 3x Master Worlds Champ, PanAms NoGI Champ, Silver in NoGi Worlds,Bronze in Gi Worlds, and Pentagon Coach, Black Belt Sa'idah "GingjaNinja" Durkee. I've know Sa'idah my entire time in BJJ and we have become close friends over the years so it was an honor to have her on the show FINALLY. We talked about an array of things including Competition Prep, Women in BJJ, Copa Elite 3, and much more!

Speaking of Copa Elite, they will be sponsoring this following series of interviews as we led up to Copa Elite 3 on February 10th. For more information, please follow @copajiujitsutournaments . 

1:55 - How's your Mental Health? 
3:40 - What did Jiu-Jitsu do for you? 
7:47 - What made you turn into the competitor that you are 
17:20 - The Rise of Super Fights and Copa Elite 
26:21 - GingjaNinja's perspective on Women in BJJ
36:46 - How do you prep for your fights? 
39:30 - Have you enjoyed the success of the team at Pentagon MMA
42:43 - Best experiences as a Coach 
53:40 - Will I ever let Rainn get into Jiu Jitsu? 
56:10 - The Ally Oop 

Peace. Love. Bye 

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