Jiu-Jitsu Outlet

On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I'm backstage at the PGF with the greatest BJJ athlete to ever walk the face of planet Earth: Roger Gracie.

Roger is a coach for season 6 of the Professional Grappling Federation and in this segment of the show we discuss the PGF and what it must do in order to take grappling mainstream.

I also ask Roger about how Jiu-Jitsu has helped his mental health, how he feels Jiu-Jitsu can help humanity, and a bit about his thoughts on the PGF and the state of martial arts.

Follow Roger Gracie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/rogergracie/

Make sure you tune into the @PGFWorld on YouTube between April 22-26 - Watch the finals on UFC Fight Pass!

Stay tuned to the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast for backstage access at the Professional Grappling Federation.

On this episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I'm backstage at the PGF with a Jiu-Jitsu legend - the creator of the 10th planet system - Eddie Bravo.

Eddie and I chat about how Jiu-Jitsu can help mental health and what it can do for humanity. We chat about how to grow the sport and what the PGF is doing well during their season 6.

Eddie Bravo is a referee this week for season 6 and he's here to help support the growth of our sport into the mainstream.

Follow Eddie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/eddiebravo10p/

Check out Combat Jiu-Jitsu:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEMw68WLXy4

Make sure you tune into the @PGFWorld on YouTube between April 22-26 - Watch the finals on UFC Fight Pass!

Stay tuned to the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast for backstage access at the Professional Grappling Federation.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On the 108th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with podcaster, martial artist, and business owner Samuel Smith.

On this episode of the show, Samuel discusses how martial arts training helped his mental health and life off the mats.

We also chat about how training in martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai can help you if you are interested in starting a business. Samuel describes how he started his consulting business and why his training in MMA helped him out.

We also discuss why Samuel stopped drinking alcohol after a long battle with alcoholism and dependence on this substance.

Listen to the full episode and learn about why Jiu-Jitsu training is an important part of a person's life and mental health.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Listen to Samuel's podcast - the Small Business Surgeon:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4lBLug2EhIxXL5qoRVeBP1?si=69ee9686de334595

Work with Samuel to get help on your business:

https://smallbusinesssurgeon.com/

Check out his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/smallbusinesssurgeon

Connect with Samuel Smith on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/samuel.smith

Or on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/joshbeambjj/

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On the 107th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with Jiu-Jitsu blue belt Josh Beam.

On this episode of the show, Josh discusses how competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments has helped his mental health and his life off the mats. We also discuss Judo and how it is distinguished from BJJ as a martial art. Josh is a successful content creator who makes content about Jiu-Jitsu and we also discuss how this creative process has aided his life.

Josh shares about how Jiu-Jitsu has helped him develop a more stoic approach to life and why this is beneficial to his mental health.

Listen to the full episode and learn about why Jiu-Jitsu training is an important part of a person's life and mental health.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Connect with Josh Beam on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@joshbeambjj

Or on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/joshbeambjj/

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On the 107th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with Jiu-Jitsu black belt Rasheed "The Blacc Ninja" Ford.

On this episode of the show, Rasheed shares his story of overcoming adversity utilizing Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses the loss of his wife and how this tragic event devastated his mental health. He was in a dark place in life but training in Jiu-Jitsu gave him an outlet for hope by introducing him to a great community.

Rasheed talks about his past and how training in martial arts helped him to improve his life off the mats. He was able to surround himself with healthy influences who were able to steer him onto the right path. We talk in this episode about what Jiu-Jitsu can do for the inner city youth and how those individuals might benefit from having the same experience as Rasheed.

Listen to the full episode and learn about why Jiu-Jitsu training is an important part of a person's life and mental health.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Connect with Rasheed Ford on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/rasheed.rasheed.7330763

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On the 105th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with Steve Lord - a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under the legendary Pedro Sauer.

On my very first day of Jiu-Jitsu, Steve was my first ever training partner. I still remember - we drilled armbars from mount and mount escapes. He was also one of my first BJJ coaches because he'd teach class every Wednesday evening. At the time, Steve was a purple belt and I was a brand new white belt.

Steve and I talk about how training in Jiu-Jitsu has impacted his mental health and life off the mats. We get into discussing how Jiu-Jitsu is an allegory for life and why it's so great for people's mental and physical health.

In this episode, Steve talks about how Jiu-Jitsu has changed his life, lessons from Pedro Sauer, what he's learned from teaching Jiu-Jitsu, philosophy, and a lot more.

In this episode, learn about why Jiu-Jitsu training changes lives and why it's such a great outlet for mental and physical health.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Connect with Steve Lord on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/steve9grav/

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On the 104th episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with Chadi - a YouTuber, architect, author, Judo black belt, Aikido black belt, and martial arts translator and historian.

Chadi is well known for his YouTube channel where he breaks down the history of the martial arts. Chadi dives into topics like the history of Judo, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, comparing martial arts from around the world, and different forms of Judo or Jiu-Jitsu.

Chadi has also been on the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast before to talk about his story and how Judo training has impacted his mental health and life off the mats.

You can listen to that first interview with Chadi here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jLbBEIDEXqV45RFAP60EV?si=c56c344d5d204942

In this episode, Chadi breaks down the history of grappling martial arts like Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. We dive into the controversy around Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and whether or not it is a form of Judo or a different martial arts all together... I reference my conversation with Dr. Rhadi Ferguson which you can find here:

https://youtu.be/yjQOJh9lpCg

Chadi and I dove into discussing Judo founder sensei Jigoro Kano and his impact on the martial arts. We both agree: he deserves A LOT more credit than he deserves. Watch the full episode to find out why we think he's the true father of modern day grappling.

Chadi is an amazing source of knowledge and I was stoked to have him on the show. Make sure you subscribe to his YouTube channel:

@Chadi

In this episode, learn about the history of the martial arts - especially Judo, JuJitsu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (AKA Gracie Jiu-Jitsu).

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Check out Chadi's Instagram page for information about his upcoming book release:

https://www.instagram.com/chadi.he/

Grab Chadi's first book here: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/2754761942?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_ZC8TZDEKT9FWB1WNAXMF

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Can UFC Legend Demetrius Johnson AKA Mighty Mouse save Gi Jiu-Jitsu? Watch this video to find out. Write your thoughts in the comments. He has already competed and won at Gi Master's Worlds and Gi Pan Championships. He also is yet to be promoted to black belt meaning he has more goals left for brown. He is likely to compete in the IBJJF Gi World Championships in 2024 which will bring a lot of new eyes to Gi Jiu-Jitsu. Is this what will help revive Gi Jiu-Jitsu and help us grow the sport overall?

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On the 103rd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I sit down with newly promoted Gracie Jiu-Jitsu blue belt Dr. Ricky Brown.

Dr. Brown has been on the podcast before when he first began training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. On that episode, he spoke about how training in Jiu-Jitsu for a few months had helped his mental health and life off the mats in his career as a plastic surgeon.

You can listen to that first interview with Dr. Brown here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/58tOEA4EEhVmvUEVKsMCOb?si=a8d7e34457194702

In this episode, Dr. Ricky Brown talks about what it was like earning a blue belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and how that experience helped his mental health and personal development.

We spoke more about how Jiu-Jitsu training can help a person's life off the mats - especially if they are in a stressful career field.

Dr. Brown discusses topics like quitting Jiu-Jitsu when you're a blue belt, the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu blue belt test, and a lot more.

In this episode, learn more about how Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training can help your mental health and life off the mats - especially if you're in a high profile career field like medicine.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Check out Dr. Ricky Brown's plastic surgery practice if you want that service:

https://www.richardjbrownmd.com/

Connect with Dr. Ricky Brown on social media:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drrichardjbrown/

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@therealtiktokdoc?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person.

Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/

On the 102nd episode of the Jiu-Jitsu Outlet podcast, I speak with Jiu-Jitsu black belt Christian Graugart.

In this episode, Christian shares his story of how he started BJJ Globetrotters - the world's largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliation. BJJ Globetrotters is known for their famous camps that unite the Jiu-Jitsu community together through training, fun, friendship, and good memories.

Christian talks about how he has been able to avoid many of the conflicts that trouble most Jiu-Jitsu organizations (and organizations of humans at any level) through moderating his own ego and not abusing positions of authority.

We also talk about why Christian started BJJ Globetrotters, how his first camps began, why he decided to move to an island in the Caribbean, BJJ Globetrotters camp 100, and a whole lot more.

In this episode, learn about how Christian was able to leverage his experience as a Jiu-Jitsu expert to start a business that unites people together through friendship and martial arts.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Check out BJJ Globetrotters and attend one of their world famous camps:

https://www.bjjglobetrotters.com/

Connect with Christian Graugart on social media:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/graugart/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/christian.graugart

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Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/ ... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks every day.