Fight Philosophy Podcast

Leo Cerqueira is a modern day Jiu-Jitsu renaissance man, troubadour, and philosopher all combined in one humble, yet extremely tough package. Leo has a unique and allegorical way of explaining things that captures the attention of almost anyone he speaks with, especially when it comes to Jiu-Jitsu. He has a unique perspective on life and this episode is full of insight and inspiration. We can't wait to have him back and hear about his latest travels! Thanks very much for coming out Leo, let's do this again soon.

Chad and Jamal offer their thoughts and share stories on cross training. Sometimes it's appropriate and even encouraged, sometimes it isn't. Where is the line drawn? Has the Creonte gone the way of the dodo? BONUS! We discover the roots of Chad's bubble guts in the episode so you don't wanna miss that! Do you agree with us? Let us know!

Chad and Jamal break down their thoughts on Cagezilla 58, what it means to be a worthy amateur MMA fighter, the possibilities of grappling matches, and lots and lots of shit talking back and forth. Shoutout to Cagezilla, the fighters, the coaches and corners, fans, friends, family, and anyone else that had anything to do with Cagezilla 58. Although it was a short card, it was a fun card. Don't forget to spread the word! Like, share, subscribe, comment, etc. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! Don't be scared!

We welcome the great and insightful Roland Barringer back to give commentary on the Thai Championship Boxing (TCB) 29 card which took place on 20 July, 2019 at the Silver Eagle Group in Ashburn Virginia. Roland and Jamal dish out the awards for: Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night, Technical Fight of the Night, and the Iron Man Award. They also discuss: the glory and agony of the knockout, the inherent difficultly of judging combat sports, and the evolution of TCB and the DMV Muay Thai scene. Loved having Roland back in the studio for this one, thanks man! Shout out to all the gyms, fans, and supporters who came out for an electric night of fights? Don't agree with our picks? Let us know why!

Deandre is a top-ranked jiu-jitsu black belt and prolific competitor. Chad and Jamal discuss with Deandre his: approach to training, the importance of family (shout out to Mamma Corbe!), humility, persistence, the importance of the fundamentals, the joy of competition, and of course steak recipes. Deandre also just recently became a U.S. Citizen. A truly humble, funny, and inspirational competitor, this was a fun episode. Let's do it again, soon.

Jamal and Chad break down their picks for Submission of the Night, Knockout of the Night, and Fight of the Night. They also discuss combat sports fans' etiquette. We also go over the importance of supporting your local MMA scene and announce a future guest for the show. What a great night of fights at the MGM National Harbor. The DMV's fight scene is no joke! Do you agree with our picks? If not, let us know why!

This is probably the most dynamic episode we've ever recorded. It's because Kirstin is a dynamic woman. As one of the first pro female MMA fighters in the DMV she shares her story and perspectives on: what it means to be a female fighter in a male dominated sport, nutrition, weight cuts, growing up on a farm and competing in rodeos, being a mother, her many animals, and so much more. Although not an active fighter anymore, she's still very involved with the community as a (very effective and successful) fight nutritionist, on top of juggling everything else in her life. When you listen to this episode you'll quickly understand why she is so admired by those around her.

If you train Jiu Jitsu, unless you've been under a rock for the past couple of years, you already know who Eli Knight is. His youtube channel just passed 100k followers due to his unique ability to relay complex topics in an easily digestible manner; the true mark of an expert. When combined with his humility and unquenchable thirst for knowledge his popularity is self evident. Eli discusses his decades-long martial arts journey, his thoughts on current events, and how we should all approach the future. Thanks Eli, we can't wait to have you back on the show.

Connor "Cree" Mosby is a local DMV fighting phenom. To be honest, we almost had too much fun recording this episode... almost. Hands down this is our funniest episode to date but it stays real all the same. This young man is going places, in the fight game and in the life game. Hope y'all enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making it!

This episode we welcome the incomparable Royce Gracie. The man's reputation and pedigree speak for themselves. Royce discusses what it was like to grow up in a house of fighters, his perspectives on his own family, his pursuits outside of Jiu Jitsu and MMA, why he chooses to wear a blue belt now, and many, MANY other insights. Oh yeah, he shares his acai bowl recipe too. What an honor and privilege to have him on this podcast. Thanks very much to Royce for coming on and sharing some of his thoughts with us!