Join host Sébastien Maniatopoulos for episode 5 of the inaugural season of The Grappling Monthly Podcast. In this episode, Seb joins professor Bryan Gregerson in his beautiful Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school located in Pasadena, CA.

In this episode we talk about: - The difference between the early days of bjj in the US and today - Whether or not competitors from past generations could compete today - The value of friendships and community present in a jiu jitsu class and so much more!

Let us know what you thought about this episode and what you would like to see in future seasons of The Grappling Monthly Podcast!

Season 1 continues with a brand new episode! Join us as we get to know our guest, professor Anthony Cruz, owner and head instructor at Legacy Glendale.

In this episode we talk about:

🔥 Finding jiu jitsu in Hollywood

🔥 Teaching & Competing

🔥 Friendships and life lessons

🔥 The value of strong leadership

... and much more!

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Join host Sebastien Maniatopoulos in Episode 2 as he sits down with Professor Erika Dawn to explore the journey of turning passion into purpose. From following her dreams to building a jiu-jitsu academy rooted in empowerment and community, Erika shares how she’s creating a space where strong, healthy humans can thrive—on and off the mats.

Erika Dawn is the owner and head instructor of Legacy West Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Northridge, California. 

Welcome to The Grappling Monthly Podcast, where we celebrate the art, the culture, and the community of grappling around the world. Join me and my guest Professor Uday Malhotra, for a conversation on wrestling, jiu jitsu, training, finding a balance in life to keep training as we older and so much more. 

Professor Uday Malhotra is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under professor Alberto Crane and a former D1 wrestler with approximately 30 years of grappling experience.