The Open GuardCast

Episode 104 of the Open GuardCast is an interview with Kevin Gallagher. Kevin is a black belt under Matt Arroyo and head instructor at Gracie Trinity in Odessa, Florida. Topics discussed in this episode include Kevin's origin in the sport, making a living in jiu-jitsu, competition, and much more. You can follow Kevin at @unclecoachkevinbjj on Instagram.

Episode 103 of OGC is a recap of the AZBJJL State Championships. These tournaments have had a massive impact on our jiu-jitsu journeys, so we were absolutely thrilled that they came back on August 14th and 15th. Next up is the Southwest Classic on October 16th and 17th. Head to azbjjl.com to sign up!

Episode 102 of OGC is an interview with Mindset Mike. Mike is a former FBI investigator, a wrestling coach, a jiu-jitsu blue belt, and a mindset coach. He's coached champions in wrestling, mixed martial arts, and jiu-jitsu to have better performances through mental training. You can follow Mike at @mindset_mike on Instagram!

Episode 101 of the Open GuardCast is an interview with Ryan McGuire. Ryan runs 3rd Coast Grappling and recently announced he'll be the new matchmaker for Fight to Win. Hear from Ryan about how the position came about and what he expects from 3GC and F2W moving forward! Subscribe to our Patreon page for exclusive OGC content :)

We made it to episode 100! Our guest today is Ryan Bader. Ryan is the Bellator Heavyweight champion, a former collegiate wrestling All-American at ASU, and a brown belt in jiu-jitsu. W discuss wrestling, jiu-jitsu, Ryan's MMA career and much more! Follow Ryan on Instagram at @ryanbader!

Welcome to the first episode of the Open GuardCast Listener Series! If you'd like to be a part of this and come on the podcast, check out our Patreon page. We can't wait to interact with more of our listeners! This first episode is with Spencer Selmon. Spencer is a brown belt at Swamp Fox Jiu-Jitsu. Hear about Spencer's start in the sport, training at 5 am, dedicating his professional life to jiu-jitsu, competition anxiety, and much more! Follow Spencer at @spinzilla_bjj on Instagram.

OGC 99 is a recap of IBJJF American Nationals. Our own Jake Watson competed in the heavyweight division in both gi and no gi, earning a bronze medal in the gi and a silver medal in no gi. Hear Jake's thoughts on the tournament and what we're looking forward to with the podcast!

OGC episode 98 is an interview with Ram Ananda. Ram is a black belt under Cobrinha and won the Worlds in the brown belt adult light featherweight division at 36 years old. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Ram's introduction to Jiu Jitsu
• Starting the sport in his 30's
• Choosing Jiu Jitsu as his profession
• Winning the Worlds
• Training under Cobrinha
• And much more...

Follow Ram at @rambjj on Instagram!

OGC episode 97 is an interview with Damien Nitkin! Damien is a black belt and runs Atlas Grappling in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG II
• Damien's thoughts on his performance at the event
• His academy and future competition plans
• And much more...

Follow Damien at @damiennitkinjj on Instagram!

OGC episode 96 is an interview with Adrian Nez! Adrian is a black belt under Gustavo Dantas and recently won the Sapateiro Invitational. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• The No Gi competition scene
• Winning Sapateiro Invitational
• The evolution of Adrian's game
• And much more...

Follow Adrian at @adriannezbjj on Instagram!