ROLL OR DIE

There's no doubt that this man is "Wynning" at life! Outlook is almost everything, and  Conor Wynn is refreshingly humble, and at the same time committed to performing his best, and working with those around them to be the happiest and best versions of themselves too.  You are bound to unlock some part of yourself by listening to this episode, and create a little bit of freedom inside that complex mind of yours.

This week we got to chat with Matthew Chick and his wife Liz Chick.  Together, along with their children, they combine to make up Combat Therapy Centre.  As much as we love great gyms with normal aspirations, this one breaks the mold.  Yes, BJJ is probably some sort of therapy to you and I, but making BJJ to others who maybe couldn't access it is one of the strengths and missions of this club.  You just have to hear what they are up to.  Also Imagine being a black belt, and then having the privilege of strapping black belts around 2 of your kids waists, on the same day!  Statistically the chances of this happening are so low.  That's what recently happened  There's so much more to unpack here, so dive in with us to see wat this awesome family are up to. Ossss

It seems fitting that we follow on from last weeks show with the legendary Peter de Been.  He has views on BJJ that are unique and is also the man who created the AFBJJ (Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu).  Find out how and why it was created among other great stories including the origin of BJJ into Australia in this powerful and fun episode. Anton also asks a question around self defense he's never asked before, and the answer is pretty amazing!

Well, this guy probably doesn't need an introduction, but here's one anyway!  John Bernard Will, the "Will" part behind Will / Machado BJJ Australasia is such a huge part of the origin of BJJ in Australia.  Not only that, he's a very down to earth family man who is still significantly evolving the art of BJJ.  How?  Well, take a listen and find out for yourself as we try to uncover a few nuggets you may not have heard before.

Fresh back from World Masters, Vicente Cavalcanti, Head Coach at Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. takes us through the journey from his Hotel Quarantine on the Gold Coast.  You wont want to miss this Christmas Special, and our last Episode for 2021, as we dive in and get to know this legend better. A huge Osssss to you, and a happy new year of grappling for 2022.

This week, we talk to Jason Roebig, head honcho at  Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy Australia. Considering we've just been reading "Breathe" by Rickson Gracie, it seems so synchronistic that Jason is sitting with him in his facebook profile pic.  Dive on in with us and find out more about the amazing world and community that is BJJ.

The richness of our martial arts community is unbelievable.  In this episode, we get to spend time with the legendary Callan Potter, who has had all sorts of victories in the cage, and made it to the highest level, the UFC, while being a father, a contributor back to the community and working full time.  Enjoy!!

Prepare to be touched, moved and inspired by who Murray Ballenden (head coach at Dominance MMA Bentleigh) is, and by the journey of his life and martial arts career to date.  We literally have to pinch ourselves to make sure that this is not a dream, the people who come on our show are just simply remarkable.

Livia Giles is such an open book, giving her valuable time to us for this weeks Roll or Die.  With young Walt being such a good baby, and bringing us to our knees with his cuteness, we dive into her world as she discusses her return to BJJ, and what it, and other areas of life, look like and mean to her now.

We love it when people come on the show because its something that they 'never thought they would do'. Mick Pope is one of those guys, and you will love what you discover about him.  This sort of humbleness is what the Roll or Die Podcast is all about, and these sometimes hidden gems of of the BJJ community, while going about their day today lives, are creating magic in the world.