Sara McMann is the first American woman to win a silver medal in wrestling at the Athens Olympics in 2004. She is also a UFC fighter in the Bantamweight division, a perennial top 5 contender in her division. Chad Bingham is a black belt from Alliance Jiu Jitsu, and has medalled or won at multiple prominent tournaments over the years.

Together we talk about how they met, moving to Sacramento to fight under Urijah Faber’s Team Alpha Male, the differences between wrestling and jiu jitsu, and getting ready for high level competition.

Seth Daniels is the CEO and founder of Fight to Win Promotions. He is also a black belt in Judo and Jiu Jitsu. This is our first episode with a conversation done over the phone, as opposed to in-studio. Please bear with me as we get the sound issues dialed in for over-the phone interviews.

LJJ # 28 - Marcos “Yemaso” Torregosa is an American Black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He is the owner of Yemaso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a frequent competitor on the IBJJ and super-fight stage, husband, father, and family man. He is a dedicated coach and competitor and manages the day to day administration of his gym as well. Join us as we talk about opening his academy, traveling to compete, and the “rat race” that folks can get caught up in.

Dustin Akbari is the head of the BJJ and grappling program at Team Alpha Male and Mansher Khera is a Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who has recently arrived in Sacramento to begin training for his MMA debut under the TAM banner.

Join us as we talk about Mansher's transition from BJJ to MMA, Dustin's views on Championship mentality, and their own stories about coming to America.

Three blue belts from different walks of life talk about everything training, competing, and living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. The panel includes Mitchell Torres and Nsima Inyang of Cassio Werneck Jiu Jitsu, as well as Katie Dees of Ralph Gracie Sacramento. acac

Christella Garcia is an American Judo player and a two time Paralympian, London 2012 and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games where she earned a bronze medal in Judo. We talk about her journey in Judo and the Paralympics, getting ready for competition, taking losses and enjoying victories

Black belt. Gym owner. ADCC veteran. Family man. Eliot Kelly.

Manny Ray Gonzalez is an American Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu and owner of Ralph Gracie Sacramento.

Chris Leben is a retired Mixed Martial Arts fighter and a veteran of the UFC and The Ultimate Fighter. Host Gibran Maciel and Chris talk about the early days of MMA, training with Team Quest, fighting for Dana White and the UFC, and settling into retirement as an MMA coach and referee.

Cassio Werneck is a multiple time World & Pan American Champion. He has awarded 46 black belts and has been training and competing for 26 years.