Fr. Ted and Black Belt Mark Manalo close out 2025 with their reflections on this year’s Bunker Tournament, NKS’ first black belt promotion, future projects and much more!

Fr. Ted interviews OG Bunker member Jose Kim. Fr. Ted and Jose have been training together for over 5 years and discuss their BJJ journeys, from the Bunker to the present.

Fr. Ted interviews John. Koveos, founder of Schinoussa SuperFoods, a well-known and exceptional brand of supplements that provide healthy living solutions to many top-tier athletes around the world.

Fr. Ted interviews Brown Belt Breno Mendes from JT6 Studio in Toronto.

Fr. Ted interviews old friend Frank Katsaros, a newly promoted Blue Belt under Gracie Humaita Mississauga.

Fr. Ted gives updates on the upcoming Bunker Holiday Tournament:

New Dojos, New Donors, New Charities and some surprises!

Fr. Ted interviews Raul Chavez, a black belt and founder of “Project X-Guard” based out of Toronto Canada.

Fr. Ted interviews Toula Gonedalles-Cioci, cofounder and director of H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Prophet Elias) which is a community based philanthropic organization that mobilizes individuals to help local shelters and other organizations within the community. The bunker holiday tournament has supported HOPE from day one by gathering non-perishable food items by both the competitors and spectators who attend the event.

Fr. Ted reflects on the upcoming fall season, local tournaments at purple belt, school starting and the this year’s Bunker Holiday Tournament in December.

Fr. Ted interviews Professor Mike Aviado, a 2nd degree Black Belt and owner of Vaughan BJJ.