Grappling Real

Since 3 years old Professor Neto has been on the mats grappling! He is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Judo, and a Brazilian National level Wrestler. In our conversation Professor Neto shares his thoughts on competing to better yourself, his approach to teaching, as well as team loyalty. We also talk about Jiu Jitsu becoming an Olympic sport both the benefits and draw backs. Enjoy!

With Joe Gilpin being an employee at BJJ Fanatics we get into a behind the scenes discussion about what that world looks like as well as what could be next for the Fanatics Team, the largest Martial Arts Video Distributor in the World! Also we cover a competition we both went to run by the JJIF in Uruguay. This organization is in process of getting Jiu Jitsu into the Olympics!! Tune in for this and more...

With a vision for Judo in America, Sensei Jimmy Pedro speaks with inspiring thoughts on how to bring Judo back to life in our country! He takes us through the evolution, the challenges, and the possibilities to reignite the interest in Judo. We also dive into the heart and mind of this Olympic Champion when it comes to competing, Coaching, and inspiring change in the community. Sensei Jimmy is not only a legend in Judo, he is a true legend in life as well...

What is Judo? What is the difference between a teacher and a coach? How do you teach moral character? What makes a Champion without a medal? What is America’s biggest challenge in Judo today and how do we overcome it? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more from Sensei Israel Hernandez a multiple time Olympic Champion from Cuba who now runs a developmental school called SoCal Judo in Temecula, California.

Tune in to find out why your excuse is probably bullsh*t! With experience in the three major Grappling Martial Arts Haleem and I talk about teaching methods and what BJJ and Judo can learn more from each other through studying their complimentary arts. A double gold finisher at Judo Nationals in 2019, Haleem Syed wears a Brown Belt in Judo as well as Jiu Jitsu training at Jimmy Pedros Judo Center and Travis Stevens Fuji Gym for BJJ.

From being a foster child who grew up in an abusive environment which led to a period of drug addiction, Andrew found a new beginning through self love and positive mentorship in BJJ. Tune in to hear how Andrew Hansen, a Brown Belt in BJJ at the Yamasaki Academy, dealt with and overcame his childhood challenges and found a fulfilling life through being a father, husband, and competitive Jiu Jitsu practitioner!

Gym owner Mike Withrow from First State Martial Arts shares his transformative perspective from training as a white belt to opening his own gym to creating an environment he always wanted to train in. Challenged by balancing gym growth, training, work and life, Mike has found a way to thrive through it all. Tune in to hear a man motivated by making a noticeably positive impact on the community through the Martial Arts.

Just because your over 40 doesn’t mean you stop discovering who you are! In fact in this episode Ph D. Fabiano Bastos dives deep into perceiving Jiu Jitsu as a self learning tool as well as a great parenting tool for teaching. Tune in to hear this and more from two rising Jiu Jitsu competitors.

This is a heart transformative story of a Dominican Republic bad boy tough guy who was humbled by the Art of Jiu Jitsu and now dedicates his life to giving back what he has learned to his students. Tune in to hear why we call him the “Jiu Jitsu Jesus” and how he has made an incredibly powerful impact on the numerous kids he has coached to find CONFIDENCE in themselves. May this leave a long-lasting impression on your heart. Ohana!

In this episode we have a powerful conversation about how the gym, Conquer Self Defense, has developed a team to create a growing community around family! Tony, their Krav Maga instructor and co-owner talks about creating an environment you can walk into where it’s family friendly and anyone from any level will feel comfortable and safe to train.