The Open GuardCast

Open GuardCast episode 114 is an interview with Arsen Aleksanyan, the Director of Combat Sports for Nuway Combat. Topics discussed include:

• His start in grappling
• The Nuway Combat promotion
• Promoting multiple grappling arts
• The promotion's relationship with BJJ Fanatics
• And much more

Follow Arsen on Instagram at @arsencombat and Nuway Combat at @nuway_combat!

Episode 113 of the Open GuardCast is an interview with Felicia Oh. Felicia is one of the Women's Dirty Dozen and just won another Master World title at the 2021 edition of the event. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Her start in the sport
• How to learn from competition
• Longevity in the sport
• Felicia's vision for the sport in the next 10 years
• And much more

Follow Felicia on Instagram at @felicia0h!

Episode 112 of Open GuardCast is an interview with Jordan Vaisman. Coming fresh off a gold medal performance at the 2021 Jiu-Jitsu Con, Jordan joins the show to talk about his start in the sport, sacrifices he's made to chase his dream, and much more! Follow Jordan on Instagram at @jordanvaismanjj.

Episode 111 of the Open GuardCast is an interview with Keith Krikorian. Keith recently got 2nd at the ADCC East Coast Trials and is a 10th Planet black belt. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• His start in the sport
• Competing in wrestling
• The 10th Planet association
• ADCC and the 66 kg division
• And much more

Follow Keith on Instagram at @keithkrikorian to keep up with his training, competitions, and seminars.

Amanda Leve joins Open GuardCast for episode 110, just off her huge win at WNO over Gabi Garcia. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• No-gi jiu jitsu
• Coming up in the Renzo Gracie Lineage
• Early exposure to mixed martial arts
• Competing at WNO
• Her match with Gabi Garcia
• Fighting for the PFL
• And much more...

Be sure to follow Amanda on Instagram at @amandaleve_mma!

Ryan McGuire joins OGC for a third time to discuss 3GC 8: The Underdogs, working with Seth Daniels and Fight to Win, taking his show on the road, and his thoughts on recent issues that have come to light in the jiu-jitsu community. 

Follow Ryan and 3rd Coast Grappling at @ryan3cgf2w and @thirdcoastgrappling on Instagram!

Ethan Crelinsten joins OGC for episode 108! Ethan is a black belt under John Danaher, a member of the newly formed B-Team, and an ADCC Trials winner. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Ethan's recent injury
• The B-Team
• Current landscape of professional jiu-jitsu
• Tips for aspiring full-time competitors
• And much more...

Be sure to follow Ethan at @ethan.crelinsten on Instagram!

Episode 107 of Open GuardCast is an interview with Margot Ciccarelli. Margot is a black belt under Murilo Santana and recently earned a silver medal at the 2021 IBJJF Pans, her first major tournament as a black belt. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Margot's experience in other martial arts disciplines
• Optimal training intensity
• Gaining skill while living a nomadic lifestyle
• Her first major tournament as a black belt
• And much more...

Be sure to follow Margot on Instagram at @thenomadicmars!

Episode 106 of the Open GuardCast is an interview with Victor Hugo. Victor is a multiple time world champion and recently won the 2021 IBJJF Pans in the Ultra Heavyweight division. Topics discussed in the episode include:

• Victor's start in jiu-jitsu
• His first tournament
• Becoming a professional
• Tips for young professionals
• His goals as an athlete and instructor
• And much more...

Follow Victor on Instagram at @victorhugojj!

Episode 105 of OGC is an interview with Josh Guerra. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Josh's start in the sport
• Ups and downs of competition
• Training at GD Jiu-Jitsu HQ
• Teaching
• Opening an academy
• And much more...

Follow Josh at @guerra_bjj and refuge_bjj on Instagram!