Super Upper Punch

Edwin “Junny” Ocasio joins the show to talk with Rich about overcoming adversity and addiction, the explosion of various competitive grappling organizations, and the importance (and difficulties) of self-promotion.

MMA fighters Jaime, Humberto, and Katie come in studio to tell Rich about competing on the amateur circuit, weight issues, and how to look cool in jiu jitsu spats. Plus we all learn about Katie’s former life as a private investigator!

Karate black belt Alex Mann joins Rich in studio to talk about how he uses his own experiences learning in his youth to help him teach children today, the unique problem-solving abilities of children, and how all the retro movies we love are now unwatchable in the era of #metoo

Stephen Koepfer aka Sambo Steve joins Rich in-studio to talk about doing stunts on TV and film, what early grappling tournaments were like, and more. Plus Meke takes over the engineer seat for Lance this episode and asks how martial arts and law enforcement intersect.

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Find out more about New York Combat Sambo at ussambo.com

Learn more about Breakfall Studios and their stuntwork at breakfallstudios.com or on the gram @breakfallstunts

Brazilian jiu jitsu black belts Alex Ecklin and Van Flores join Rich in the studio to talk about their gym Masterskya, community-minded martial arts, and the early days of BJJ in NYC. And Lance learns what dojo storming is!

Jon Thomas from Tap Cancer Out, calls in to tell us about building his own non-profit from selling t-shirts at MMA events, all the way to partnering with organizations such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand to raise over $900,000 to date for cancer research.

Two guys talking about martial arts, fighting, and bullshit. Wrap your hands and bring your baby wipes, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!