The Open GuardCast

Episode 85 of OGC is an interview with Gianni Grippo! Gianni has won numerous IBJJF titles and has been competing at the highest level since 2014, after receiving his black belt from Marcelo Garcia. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG Promotions
• Competing frequently
• Training with the Miyao brothers
• The optimal training environment
• Working with a mental coach
• And much more...

Follow Gianni at @giannigrippo and his finger tape brand at @gripptape!

Episode 84 of OGC is an interview with Gutemberg Pereira of GF Team. Gutemberg is a black belt under Julio Cesar and is currently the head coach at GF Team HQ in Rio. Topics covered in this episode include:

• BJJ Stars
• Gutemberg's start in Jiu Jitsu
• Training with Rodolfo
• Social media and branding
• And much more...

Follow Gutemberg at @gupereirabjj on Instagram!

Episode 83 of OGC is an interview with Thiago Macedo. Thiago is the current featherweight Pan American Champion and is part of the 8 man -160 lb bracket at EUG Promotions upcoming event on April 3rd in Las Vegas. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG Promotions inaugural event
• Thiago's early days competing in Jiu Jitsu
• Maintaining a busy competition schedule
• Developing his style
• Training with Ribamar and other talented competitors at Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ in Texas
• And much more..

Follow Thiago at @thiagomacedobjj on Instagram and be sure to tune in to EUG Promotions on April 3rd!

Episode 82 of OGC is an interview with Andy Murasaki. Andy is a black belt under Andre and Angelica Galvao and will be competing at EUG Promotions inaugural event on April 3, 2021. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Competing at the upcoming EUG Promotions event
• Andy's strength and conditioning training
• Training in Japan
• Andre Galvao and Atos HQ
• Teaching Jiu Jitsu
• And much more...

Follow Andy @andymurasaki on Instagram and be sure to catch him April 3rd on EUG Promotions!

Open GuardCast Episode 81 is an interview with Shane Jamil Hill-Taylor. Shane is a black belt under Lloyd Irvin and an IBJJF World Champion at blue, purple, brown, and black belt. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG Promotions, for which Shane will be competing on April 3, 2021
• Training under Master Donnie in the TLI kid's program
• Developing his unique style
• Early influences in Jiu Jitsu
• His upcoming lasso instructional
• And much more...

Follow Shane @jamilbjj and be sure to join his Lasso Syndicate Facebook group for updates on his lasso instructional! 

Episode 80 of OGC is an interview with Italo Moura. Italo is a black belt under Murilo Santana and Cicero Costha and has achieved great results in the IBJJF tournament scene. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Italo's start in Jiu Jitsu
• Training at Cicero Costha's gym in Brazil
• His plans for traveling, training, and competing in 2021

 Follow Italo at @itmoura on Instagram!

Episode 79 of OGC is an interview with Hector Vasquez of EUG Promotions. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Hector's training background under Cobrinha
• The April 3rd EUG Promotions event
• Hector's business experience running a jiu jitsu academy, an MMA promotion, and a clothing company
• Plans for EUG Promotions for 2021 and beyond

Follow Hector @hectorvasquezbjj and @eugpromotions for updates on the event!!

Episode 78 of OGC is an interview with Leo Silva of GF Team. Leo is a black belt under Gutemberg Pereira. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• BJJ Stars
• Training under Gutemberg Pereira
• Proper mindset for training
• Leo's brown belt run at the World Championships
• His goals for the future
• And much more...

Follow Leo at @leosilvabjj on Instagram!

OGC episode 77 is an interview with Ryan McGuire of Third Coast Grappling. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• His start in Jiu Jitsu
• Initial inspiration for Third Coast Grappling
• What Jiu Jitsu needs to be more professional
• Upcoming plans for Third Coast Grappling
• And much more...

Follow @thirdcoastgrappling on Instagram

Episode 76 of OGC is an interview with Alex Enriquez! Alex recently won double gold at both the IBJJF Gi Pans and No Gi Pans. She is also a high level wrestler. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Alex's start in Jiu Jitsu and wrestling
• Competing as a kid and moving back and forth between both grappling arts
• Training under Professor Bruno Frazzato at Atos Atlanta
• Her plans for the future
• And much more...

Follow Alex on Instagram @aenriquez218!