Grappling Hour

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Grappling Hour episodes

May 03, 2019 INTERVIEW SERIES: Eliot Marshall (5/3/19)
Eliot makes his “Grappling Hour” debut and talks about his podcast, the evolution of his jiu-jitsu and life perspectives, and why some fight fans can be downright disrepectful to the contributions of the people in the cage.
1 hr 20 min
May 02, 2019 INTERVIEW SERIES: Luis Quinones
After taking home wins in both gi and no gi, our pal Luis Quinones found some time to talk about his amazing experience at the UWW Pan American Championships in Buenos Aires. Plus, we get his thoughts on wrestling, Ben Askren's odds against Jordan Burroughs, and the UWW's efforts to give grappling a major showcase.
0 min
April 22, 2019 SPECIAL EPISODE: Keenan Cornelius: The Jiu Jitsu Bachelor
There was a lot of buzz last weeh when Keenan Cornelius announced that he was leaving ATOS.
We asked you guys to come up with your best reasons why he should come to your school and we read the very best of those answers on today's episode.
Plus, we talk about why it's ridiculous to speculate when we've heard very little from Keenan himself.
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19 min
January 25, 2019 INTERVIEW SERIES: Fernando Padilla
In perhaps one of my all-time favorite interviews, Fernando Padilla gives an amazingly candid interview talking about the hardships he's faced in his MMA career, along with talking about some of the amazing highs he's seen.
1 hr 24 min
January 25, 2019 INTERVIEW SERIES: Thor Skancke
Just when he thought he was out of the game, they pull him back in. Join us as we get to the bottom of why Thor returned back to the world of MMA, as well as his goals for Bellator 214.
1 hr 12 min
January 25, 2019 INTERVIEW SERIES: Jay Jay Wilson
Jay Jay is about to head back to the cage on January 26th, but I got the chance to catch up with him in December to ask about his next big fight. We talk grappling competitions, mindset, and overcoming adversity.
34 min
January 17, 2019 INTERVIEW SERIES: Mercedes White (12/11/18)
Bullpen Submissions has been building steam, giving grapplers opportunities out in Arizona. We're excited to chat with Mercedes hear about what they have in store in January and beyond!
1 hr 21 min
January 10, 2019 INTERVIEW SERIES: Brent Littell (1/6/19)
Got a moment to catch up with our pal Brent Littell who recently just opened up a new gym out in Yorba Linda, CA. The gi and no gi black belt talks training, tips for training in both gi and no gi, and somehow... his love for reality television.
1 hr 18 min
January 07, 2019 SUNDAY CONFESSIONAL: Squad Goals
This week, I did an update on some of our fans #squadgoals and had a few guests chime in as I recorded this live.
28 min
December 31, 2018 SUNDAY CONFESSIONAL: Goal Reviewing (Live)
Every year I write out a series of long and short term goals that I set for myself. This year, I decided to share my goals from 2018 and let you in on the process of the goals that I’m setting for 2019.
I recorded this one live on YouTube and Instagram for a change of pace. Let me know what you guys think of this week’s episode.
27 min