North Leeds Jitz

This week on the podcast we are joined by strength and conditioning coach Kane Daniels! 

Kane has previously been the head strength and conditioning coach for multiple rugby league teams including, @giantsrl_official ,@hullkingstonroversofficial and @rugbyleagueireland.

Kane is now working very close to the academy in a private studio and we had him in to talk about his coaching philosophy! Kane has a background in Muay Thai and boxing also and we discussed many of the parallels between martial arts, rugby, coaching, training methodology and more!

You can follow Kane here: 

@kaneit2condition

@kanedaniels_91

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This week on the show we are joined by one of the best competitors in the UK @bradleyhillbjj

Prof. Bradley started BJJ at age 12 after meeting @victorestimagb. Subsequently, he received his black belt at the age of 22. He is well known as 'The Omaplata Man' from his use of the submission in high level competition! 

On the episode, we discuss his studying of wrestling, @victorestimagb stories, his methodology on how to get better at bjj whilst going through the ranks, how he struggled to pass closed guard for a long time, what makes a good coach, the benefits of a competition team, what it means to be a martial artist and much more!

You can pick up many of Bradley's Instructional series at: https://thegrappleclub.com/ or take a look at his awesome Youtube Channel 

Keep up to date with the latest from Bradley via his Linktree

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This week on the show we are joined by a Brown Belt under @gumbyotm training at @heroesmartialarts in San Jose, California. 

Adisa has been around BJJ since the early '90s having started training after watching the original Gracie tapes. Subsequently, he trained under @ralphgracie

Adisa has some awesome stories from coming up with legends in the sport like @bjpenn and @davecamarillo. He even lost his job so he could go to interview Helio Gracie. 

Adisa also has a great podcast @bishopchronicles where he discusses BJJ and his other passions such as his faith, philosophy, chess, hip hop and health. Be sure to check it out if only for the legendary Jiu Jitsu Haikus.

Links:

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This week on the show we are joined by Prof. Ulpiano who owns Gracie Barra Westchase in Houston, Texas. GB Westchase has an awesome competition team, over 750 members total and recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. 

We discuss his school, martial arts philosophy, business, and how he opened the first-ever Gracie Barra Franchise School in America!

Prof. Ulpiano is also an accomplished competitor himself medaling in many major competitions including: 

🥇3 x nation American champ ibjjf

Links:

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This week on the show we are excited to be opening the academy after a 4-month delay due to covid restrictions. We are joined by one of our members Ben Bond, who hosts the 'What's Your Poison' podcast as we discuss discipline, motivation, loss aversion, fear, parenting, making the best academy possible and much more.

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This week on the show we are joined by one of the best competitors in Gracie Barra and in the world today - Pedro Marinho (@pedromarinhojj)

Pedro fought his way onto Felipe Pena's Golden Team Project to secure one of only a few scholarships at Pena’s training centre.

Soon after dominating on the world stage, he moved to Texas to train and teach at @graciebarrawestchase with Ulpiano Malachias (@pianojiujitsu)

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This week on the North Leeds Jitz Podcast we are joined by the legendary Prof. @analauragb 🤩

Prof. Ana Laura is a multiple-time world champion and ADCC champion. She is the co-owner of @gbupland with her husband Prof. Rafael. @tinocogb72 🔺

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Today on the podcast we are joined by Prof. Pedro Coelho! (@plucascoelho)

Pedro has been a black belt in BJJ for almost 9 years and is currently under Prof. @victorestimagb! He owns Gracie Barra Cascais (@graciebarracascais) and is also a Brown Belt in Judo.

Prof. Pedro keeps a strict martial code on the mats to encourage values such as discipline and respect! He believes a Martial Artist is someone who has the integrity to take the harder path knowing it is the right one. 

We enjoyed talking to him very much I hope you all enjoy the episode too! 

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This week on the podcast we are rejoined by the owner of Catalan Soccer Football Club - Matthew Ogden

If you haven't already go back and listen to part 1 to hear how from a £100 jobcentre loan, Matt built Catalan to the largest club of its kind in the North, coaching over 1000 kids a week!

In this part 2, we discuss running the business, kids sports, kids coaching, psychology, developing values, recognising skills and building relationships.

Follow Catalan Soccer on Instagram: @catalansoccer

Learn more about Catalan Soccer on their website: https://www.catalansoccer.com/

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This week on the podcast we are joined by the owner of Catalan Soccer Football Club - Matthew Ogden

From a £100 jobcentre loan, Matt built Catalan to the largest club of its kind in the North, coaching over 1000 kids a week!

In this part 1 of a 2 part episode, we follow his journey from growing up in Leeds all the way to the current day.

Next week in part 2 we discuss running the business, kids sports, kids coaching, developing values, recognising skills and building relationships.

Follow Catalan Soccer on Instagram: @catalansoccer

Learn more about Catalan Soccer on their website: https://www.catalansoccer.com/

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