Black Belt, Humble, Badass, Entertaining are just a few words that come to mind when we think about our discussion with OG @Jean Alvisse this week on Roll or Die!!  Take a look with as at the life, and competing story of this amazing human being 

Take a walk in the shoes of Kieryn Wright with us this week on Roll or Die Episode #66!  For a bigger guy, he's become masterful at being on his back, and it's actually his preferred position.  Find out why, how and everything you ever wanted to know about the Tassie BJJ Scene now! (Apologies from Anton who forgot he had recently obtained his black belt, which can only really be attributed to being a master 4)

Don't be fooled by her unassuming yogic like presence.  Tarah can pull your spine out through your heart centre, while she Chaturanga's on 1 finger!!  Only joking, or are we?!  Tarah spends time with us as we explore the often discussed benefits between combining these two amazing art forms.  Both appear to be a mountain with no top.  Get all the goodness out of it you can, you won't regret discovering her story, and some of her knowledge for yourself.  Ossss/Namaste

Every once in a while a grappler comes along who creates more than enough problems to solve for their training partners, and competitors alike.  It also sucks when they are a really nice person, so you can't hate them for their mostly unattainable results! Case in point, Scott Carpenter.  Join us for Roll or Die Episode #64 as we talk with Scott about receiving his brown belt within 4 years, his results at the worlds, and all sorts of other good stuff!

On Roll or Die Episode #63, we talk to the BJJ Black Belt power couple Hope Douglass and Ariel Tabak.  These guys are up to stuff, competing, running BJJ Camps, and raising a child.  Among other things, we dive into some really interesting conversations about the importance of having a coach.  Take a listen!

Today, we expand our horizons and talk to Connor Evans, originally from Scotland, and now here with us in Australia, he specializes in freestyle wrestling, and coaches many BJJ peeps around our big brown land.   We dive into his world, and learn heaps in the process.  Take a listen!

On Roll or Die, Episode #61 we talk to the irrepressible Thiago Braga.  You are guaranteed to learn lots about him, as we look at his journey.  We also distinguish some of the secret herbs in the omelet that make up the fantastic Legacy competition track record!  It's the perfect content to soak up if you have a comp planned for the future, or if you want to learn more about the Australian BJJ scene.

Today on Episode #60 of Roll or Die, we speak with Chris Martin.  He had a stroke while in a north-south choke, on the mats.  He now lives his life trying to raise awareness of how to deal with strokes should they arise, across the BJJ community, because timing to treatment is a critical factor.  Join us as we take a look at one of the more serious aspects of life, and find out about another man's amazing journey.

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When you have a surname like Pain, you gotta be able to back it up right?  Well Karen Pain, a Northern Territory OG and owner of Darwin Jiu Jitsu Academy, backs it up with a double black belt!  One in Judo and one in BJJ!  Achieving those belts is already a roller coaster filled with challenges, however that's not the only adversity she has faced along the way.  Join us as we discover who this remarkable woman is, and how much love and positivity she puts in the world despite her own obstacles.

Check out what Dan Kelly (Owner of Resilience Training Centre) is up to as he joins Kim and Anton from Sydney lock down in Roll or Die Episode #58!  We touch base on so many areas. MMA, Judo, BJJ, Family, Marriage, International Travel and Politics that you'll just have to hear for yourself!