In this episode of Grapplers talk, I sit down with Kelley and Robert, the passionate owners behind Spar Bar Soap, the go to soap for grapplers, wrestlers, and fighter who want to stay fresh and fungus-free. We dive into the orgins and the grind behind building a brand. From grappling mats to mountian views, this duo shares what it takes to create high-quality hygene products. 

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In episode 64 of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with Austin Arnett, UFC veteran, lifelong martial artistm and head coach at Arnett's Martial Arts America in Lewiston, Idaho. With a Professional MMA record of 19-7, including stints in the UFC and CES MMA, Austin brings a wealth of experience to our conversation.

We dive into his journey from training under his father, Frank Arnett, to competing on the world stage, and now mentoring the next generation of fighters. Austinn share his insights required in martial arts and what his mindset is like.

Whether yoou're an aspiring fighter, a martial artist, or someone looking for personal growth. this episode is for you.

In this episode, i sit down with jiu-jitsu competitor Andre Kim. Andre is one of the most technical grapplers on the scene. Known for his humor, sharp style, and high-paced matches, Andre brings raw personality and insight into what it means to compete in today's submission-only era. We talk about his training mindset, what drives him, and how he blends creativity with combat on and off the mats.

Whether you've seen him tearing it up in tournaments or rocking the grear that says "Your Jiu-Jitsu Scuks," this is one episode you wont want to miss.

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In this episode we welcome back former co host and co creator of Grapplers Talk, Chris Osborne. Listen to us catch up on whats been going on in the world of grappling and much more. We also discuss the growth Chris has had over the bast few years going from blue belt to brown belt. this is and episode you don't want to miss. 

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Vickers, a 10th planet jiu-jitsu black belt out of Walnut Creek and the founder of the new academy Jiu-jitsu and Dreams opening in the Antioch/Pittsburgh area. Chris opens up about his journey through high-level competition, how he manages anxiety on the mats, and the mindset behind his powerful brand #imhuntingmonsters. Whether you're a competitor, coach, or passionate about personal growth through jiu-jitsu, this episode brings raw insight and motivation straight from the grind.

This episode is a special one. I'm joined by two of my closest friends, Bobby Cearley and Chad Dammarell. We met back in 2007 through jiu-jitsu and have been like brothers ever since. Bobby is a black belt out of Stockton Jiu-jitsu Academy and one of the toughest grapplers i know. Chad made the trip from idaho and was in town for the night and has trained mma for many years so we had to get him in on this memorable moment. 

We talk about our early days training, how jiu-jitsu shaped our friendships, and all the laughs and life lessons along the way. 

In this episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with Taylor Weber, a decorated Sambo and Judo athlete who's carved out an elite path in the grappling world. Taylor is a 3X Sport Sambo Pan-Am champ, 3X US National Champion, Combat Sambo medalist, and a Judo Black Belt. We dive into his training, his mindset on and off the mats, and whats its like to hold a win over UFC Champion Merab Dvalishvili in competition.

Whether you're a fan of Judo or Sambo, this episode brings sharp insight, powerful stories, and a look into what it takes to become a world-class grappler. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and follow us on instagram.

In this episode, we sit down with Oscar Lopez, a 20 year old competitor out of Mission Grappling in San Diego. Training since the age of 13, Oscar is making waves on the competition scene with his relentless work ethic and humble attitude. But beyond the medals and matches, Oscar has a deeper mission, he's working on starting a Jiu-Jitsu progrram for children and adults with autism and special needs.

We dive into his journey, the lessons he's learned through jiu-jitsu, and his vision to make the sport more inclusive. If you're into competition, community, and purpose-driven passion, you won't want to miss this one.

In this episode of Grapplers Talk. I sit down with my good friend JC Cearley, a decorated wrestler, MMA veteran, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt out of Stockton Jiu-Jitsu Academy. JC shares his journey from being a California State qualifier in high school wrestling to stepping into the MMA cage, and ultimately finding his home in jiu-jitsu. We talk about discipline, overcoming setbacks, coaching the next generation, and the evolution of grappling in todays combat sports scene. Whether you're a wrestler, or just a fan of the grind, you won't want to miss this one.

In this episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with Austin Hardt-a brown belt at Ralph Gracie Berkely and the originator of one of the most unorthadox and viral submissions in modern jiu-jitsu: the Buggy Choke. 

Austin walks me through the early days of developing this slick submission-from the mat experiments to the moment he reaalized he had created somthing totally new. We dive into how the move got its iconic name, the backlash and love it recieved from the grappling world, and why the Buggy Choke has cemented its place in competition footage across the globe.

Whether you're a technique junkie, a casual fan, or someone who's been caught in a Buggy and had no clue what happened-this episode delivers deep insight, hilarious stories, and raw passion for the art of jiu-jitsu.