Starting jiu jitu in 2004, Kate is the second New Zealand female to receive her black belt and has seen the grappling landscape change dramatically over that time. Kate shares her story of starting off as one of the only females on the mats, to now coaching. Don’t miss this episode to hear the story of one of the first female NZ black belts!

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Siraj is one of the most active competitors on the Australian scene. Take a listen to gain some insight into what makes him tick. From a youngster who hated school and who had to catch public transport to and from training, and then a push bike, as his parents refused to transport him, to one of the biggest names in the country!

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When a fourth degree black belt is a guest, you know it's going to be a good episode. Even more so when that guest is a black belt who started around the same time as John Will and Peter de Been. Whether it’s telling stories of those early days in Geelong, or what motivates him to keep going after nearly 40 years on the mats, this is a wonderful episode

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The man behind the Old Man Strength brand, Chris Kahi knows a thing or two about trying to keep up with the younger generation in jiu jitsu. Starting bjj in 2009 and starting OMS in 2016, Chris shares how he has built up his business to be one of the most recognised in the Australian fitness scene. Directing extra attention towards his health and fitness over the past 12 months, Chris explains how he has stayed sober, focused lots on his lifting and even does ultra marathons.

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Mother, black belt, masters competitor and all round bass ass, Alice Grostein knows a thing or two about kicking goals. Starting her jiu jitsu journey in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Alice tried the gentle art in her home country in the 90s, but didn’t enjoy it and shelved it until she moved to the Gold Coast and rediscovered the art with a new-found interest. Interestingly, Alice waited until purple belt to compete and hasn’t looked back since. It’s always great to chat with a female black belt to hear their perspective and this episode is no different. A great listen!

And don't forget to check out @womens_open_mat - a Gold Coast Women’s Open Mat initiative run by Alice 👏

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Des is a stalwart of the Northern Territory Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene, and started his martial arts journey with judo while living in Ipswich, Queensland. Des talks us through the grassroots time of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Darwin and the Top End and about the community and friendships that he’s made along the way. Take a listen to this episode that details the growth of the art in one of the most remote parts of the country!

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This week’s guest Oli comes to us hot off his open class win at Pans in the adult purple belt division. A 10-time world champion, two-time Euro champion, two-time Brasiliero champion and three-time Abu Dhabi Pro champion, Oli can certainly walk the walk. A very level head on a pair of 18-year-old shoulders and the world really is his oyster!

Catch him on Fusion Fighting Championship Vol 11 on 12 June - https://www.instagram.com/p/DXbS2H5k-X8 🔥

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One of the most exciting purple belts on the Australian scene is 21-year-old Justin “Juzzy” Robertson. With an explosive, dynamic style, Juzzy shares his story of how he began in the kids’ program at Dominance and how he wishes to take his jiu jitsu all the way to the highest stage in the world. Juzzy shares his mindset around how he persevered through five surgeries and how it has helped him to become a better grappler and a better person. A very mature head on the shoulders of this young guest!

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One of the most successful competitors on the Australian scene joins us this week to share his story. Josh tells us how he began his journey as a professional gamer and it wasn’t until he won tickets to watch the UFC live that he discovered jiu jitsu. Having a natural talent to absorb information easily, Josh has also learnt what it takes to be successful by surrounding himself with successful people. Receiving his brown and black belts from AOJ, Josh is now a coach at Kumite in Sydney and looking to build on his competition success in 2026 and beyond

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This week’s guest is head coach and owner of Dark Carnival in Canberra. In today’s episode, he shares his journey and the importance of having technical knowledge, as well as rolling ability, what it’s like to have a target on your back and his passion behind the Paragon Project - an initiative exclusive to frontline first responders.

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