In this episode, we chat with US Olympic alternate, 3 x National Champion, 3 x Pan American medalist for Judo, Garry St Ledger. This was our first interview we conducted in person, but we couldn't have interviewed a better guest. Garry has been training Judo for his entire life and now runs Kano Martial Arts in Manhattan. Before owning a gym, he travelled all around the world to compete in Judo. In this episode, we chat about Judo, the sacrifices it takes to become an elite level martial artist, and the journey that he has been on. We also talk about a various range of topics including why elite Judo athletes do not compete in MMA and the times he's had to defend his home. 

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In today's episode, we chat with one of the few BJJ athletes in the world with Cerebral Palsy. Ali Golchin embodies the spirit of the martial artist like no other. Despite the odds stacked against him, he refuses to give up on his dreams to become the first BJJ black belt with Cerebral Palsy. We chat about his journey thus far, the challenges he has overcome, and his big goals moving forward. 

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In this episode, we chat with Rocco Flores, the founder and CEO of Black Belt Nutrition. We talk about how he started his martial arts journey, how his hobby led him to start a business, and what his experience has been like running a business. He addresses the state of the business at the moment and what the supporters could expect to see moving forward. 

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In this episode, we talk to fitness and nutrition guru Jordan Syatt about his journey as a martial artist, his take on nutrition, and what he believes to be the optimal diet for a jiujitsu athlete. He shares his thoughts on modern diets and drops knowledge on the health benefits of coffee.

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This is one of our best episodes yet. It was our first chance to interview a world champion in MMA, and it did not disappoint,

We chatted with the legend Brandon Vera about his thus far. We chatted about his upbringing in a Filipino household, dropping out college to pursue wrestling in the Airforce, being recruited to be an Olympic resident wrestler, and much more. He also talks about some of the hardships that he had to endure in life such as relearning how to use his right arm, a contract dispute with a manager that cost him a million dollars. and much more.

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In this episode, we chat with Professor Felipe Simplicio, head professor of RedZone Jiujitsu - an affiliate school of JT Torres's Essential BJJ. Professor Simplicio tells us about the unique story of his coming to America and the challenges he has had to face to be where he is at today. In 2016, he sold all of his items in Brazil, dropped out of college, and bought a one way ticket to the US in search of a better life. However, he quickly learned that it was not going to be an easy journey.

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Another great episode courtesy of Saipan's finest: Cuki Alvarez. After listening to this episode, you will definitely be wondering to yourself: what can this man not do? 

In this episode, we talk about the insane, action packed journey of Mr. Alvarez's extreme sports career. We talk about the history of Mixed Martial Arts in Saipan and the impact that he has had on the fighting scene in the Mariana's islands. 

We also talk about some of his favorite moments as a promoter - including the time he set up an ex-con and a cop to fight in front of a crowd. 

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In this episode, we talk to the multi-world champion JT Torres about his journey from the first time he stepped on the mats to where he is currently, gym owner and head professor of Essential BJJ. JT Torres is a 2x ADCC World champion and a multi champ in various IBJJF major tournaments. Despite his accomplishments, he couldn't be a more down to earth guy. 

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In this episode, we spoke with Richard Chou, former matchmaker of Elite XC, Strikeforce, and Bellator MMA. In this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a matchmaker in the sport that we all love. He talks to us about his crazy rollercoaster ride of a journey in the mixed martial arts industry and the mental toughness that is demanded of his position. Now working as a VP in the MMA tech start-up Alta, there are only a few who have seen more than this seasoned veteran of the industry. 

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In this episode, we talked to Stephen Roberto, Guam's first and finest homegrown black belt. A student of Enson Inoue, Stephen Roberto is responsible for single handedly shaping the landscape of BJJ on Guam. He is the founder of Purebred Academy on Guam, a world class dojo where tons of champions from around the world have trained at. Enjoy this episode to learn more about the history of BJJ on Guam.

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