Ep.19 - We do have friends! Vaughan Antonio joins us from Palmy amidst the level 2 lockdown to yarn about being punched in the face, classic battles with the boys up north, early days of jiu jitsu, competing at the Worlds Masters, community and wellness and how he helps incorporate BJJ into his work - living the dream! Pretty sure I spotted the new Long White beer in there as well! Get the full lowdown, from the messed up fingers all the way down to the gruesome broken/dislocated/runaway toe!

Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended! If there is anything you want to hear about or you want to be interviewed, let us know and we can set up the Zoom meetings! #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #mavyafightwear #neanderthaldotcodotnz #respectsportswearnz #palmerstonnorth #manawatubrazilianjiujitsu #idontlikelearning #seriousaboutthewin

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Ep.17 - We talk with motivational speaker Richie Hardcore today on Muay Thai, old school gym rules, using martial arts to help work our way through our day to day life. WE also have a few internet issues this week with freezing screens but the audio plays right on through! Worth a watch just for the crazy face screen faces!! Different perspective this week with a guest from Lee Gar Balmoral and this time it's muay thai instead of bjj ! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended! If there is anything you want to hear about or you want to be interviewed, let us know and we can set up the Zoom meetings! #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #mavyafightwear #neanderthaldotcodotnz #muaythai #leegarbalmoral #internetlaggingissues

Ep.18 - Hayden and Bryan just having a shittalk sesh. Few issues getting guests booked in time but we had a yarn last night, talking comps, training, back and forths and giving peoples some props ! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended! If there is anything you want to hear about or you want to be interviewed, let us know and we can set up the Zoom meetings! #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #mavyafightwear #neanderthaldotcodotnz #fuzzycamera #nigelnofriends #auckklandopen #tigerkingcomeback

Ep.16 - It is back to old school mma players from the late 2000's! We have Dan Reveley on the show to yarn about the old days of training, injuries and training through, CBD and other ways to help recovery, Hayden wants to kick himself in the face and Dan is all about Kimura'ing himself - is Bryan the only normal one on the show tonight!?! Despite not inviting his own family to his 40th.....most likely! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended! If there is anything you want to hear about or you want to be interviewed, let us know and we can set up the Zoom meetings! #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #notigerkingtonight #groundworxbjj #burningneedlz #asahi #boundaryroadbrewery #mavyafightwear #neanderthaldotcodotnz #bobthebuilder #bearderdwarriors #whatareyoudoingincanadaman? #fiftytwopercent #phoenix

Ep.15 - We talk today with resident tough guy David Kett, brown belt from the Groundworx crew. We learn today he has had an amazing back story growing up, an extensive athletic career and not to mention playing rugby at the highest levels! We talk about starting off in a state house in Shirley, taking out titles in NZ Athletics and still current records held to obtaining a black belt in more than one martial art and not letting anything get in the way of reaching his goals. Great fun chat with super nice dude, extra special thank you to the lovely Lisa Kett for all the extra information to help form questions!!! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended! If there is anything you want to hear about or you want to be interviewed, let us know and we can set up the Zoom meetings! #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #notigerkingtonight #groundworxbjj #burningneedlz #tooearlyforbeerstoday #oldschooljiujitsu #52% #fifty2percent #buylocalbevocal #familyman #recordholder #shirleyoldboys

 

 

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Ep.14 - Our first participant from deeper south than Christchurch and our first solo female on the show! We talk about Judo and transitioning into BJJ, tearing arms off people, Bryan name drops about where he has been and met, people pulling guard and better ways to roll with goals! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended!  #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #notigerkingtonight #groundworxbjj #burningneedlz #tattoolou #oldschooljiujitsu #52% #buylocalbevocal #judoplayerlife #manchester #carlsongracie #queenstown

 

 

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Ep.13 - Unlucky for some but not these 2 cats from Palmerston North! Sameer and Jono join us to tell us some pretty weird stories about owning cars at 8am, oiling up each other at 5am and some other rocking around the clock yarns. Great chat with our first blue belts, went off topic a lot but you need to investigate all corners of the mind to find the gems! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended! #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #tigerking #groundworxbjj #burningneedlz #tattoolou #oldschooljiujitsu #52% #buylocalbevocal #canolaoil #wrestling #margaretmahystorytime #nougly #camsteerhair #bluebelt #roadtrips

Ep.12 - The silent assassin John Erskine really makes us work to get answers from him! If he was a secret agent, he would never disclose the location of the hidden weapon!! We talk about Unicorns doing guilotine chokes, replacing hair in your beard, competing and training from the early 2000's and MMA battles across NZ! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended!  #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #tigerking #groundworxbjj #burningneedles #tattoolou #oldschooljiujitsu #52% #buylocalbevocal #plus100club #benchpressingbeers

Ep.11 - This week we have Pedro Fernandes on! Amazing tales about training luta livre back in Brazil, learning jiu jitsu back in the 90's, moving countries and living with friends to sharing a room! Story about Tukaha and its origins, an all around great yarn and honestly, this will need to continued! Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended!  #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #neandertthalconz #tukaha #sharingrooms #homelessforaday #businessopportunities #alwaysgrindingforyourdreams

Ep.10 - The man, the pilot of human airlines himself, Jason Koster on the airwaves dropping knowledge. We talk about big time wrestling, Olympic games, the location of chocolate in the supermarket, Commonwealth Games, big goals and efficient time management as well as amazing stories in the life of Jase, travelling, competing, training and basically smashing life!

Hayden Wilson and Bryan Russell, black belts from Groundworx BJJ in New Zealand talkin' jits and schtuff... Just a Podcast where we talk about BJJ in NZ and around, just our opinions and thoughts, it's only banter and they are only jokes so don't get offended! 

 #bjj #nzbjj #blackbelt #talkingjitsandgiggles #podcast #mma #jitsforlife #scorpionsupplements #judo #premiereequip #olympics #medalsforeveryone #under100kgIswear #kevinhartlifemantra #glasgow