Alberto Crane Show
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Fighting, the Brain and Human Potential
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Alberto Crane Show #285 - Javier Cortes
July 03, 2024 14:28 - 1 hour - 158 MBJavier “Tortuga” Cortez is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, a great human and teammate at Legacy for many years. I’m proud to call him a student and friend. Glad to share our conversation and part of his story with our community and beyond. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #284 - Nicola Orlando
July 03, 2024 14:23 - 45 minutes - 105 MBNicola Orlando is a certified instructor and trainer of the TACFIT training system, which is known for its innovative approach to fitness, integrating movement, breathing, and structural alignment to enhance overall health and well-being. He has distinguished himself within the TACFIT community by participating in various events and certifications, including the FlowFit Certification and TACFIT Firefighter First Alarm (TACFIT - The World's Smartest Workout). TACFIT is a fitness system t...
Alberto Crane Show #283 - Phil Migliarese
June 19, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour - 157 MBPhil "Jiu-Jitsu Matrix" Migliarese is an American 6th degree Relson Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt and is the youngest person to receive that honor from Relson and was one of the first Americans to be promoted to Black Belt. Phil is a Gracie Worlds and National Champion, Migliarese is a trainer, training partner and coach to UFC and MMA fighters as well as World and Pan-Am Champions. Migliarese is also a yoga instructor and author/creator of Yoga For Fighters. He lives in Philadelphia...
Alberto Crane Show #282 - Vitor Nadyer
June 16, 2024 15:17 - 1 hour - 139 MBVitor originally from Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. Vitor went to law school and was close to finishing when he started to get in trouble. He shares his story of going down the wrong path as a young man and finding his way. From moving to the US and then dedicating himself to Jiu-Jitsu, the lifestyle and serving others to reach their potential. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #281 - Kenny Florian
June 13, 2024 01:14 - 1 hour - 146 MBKenny Florian is an American retired mixed martial artist and commentator who formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly served as an analyst for UFC on Fox, provided color commentary for UFC Fight Night, and provides color commentary on the robot combat television series BattleBots. We’ve been friends since the late 90’s when we were both competing at the IBJJF Worlds. Always a good time spending time with him. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartes...
Alberto Crane Show #276 - Rich Chou
June 10, 2024 14:47 - 54 minutes - 124 MBRich Chou besides being a BJJ Black Belt is a highly respected matchmaker in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). He was the matchmaker for “Rumble on the Rock”, “Elite XC”, “ StrikeForce” and Bellator MMA, where he served as the Vice President of Talent Relations. We started working together for his new project Alta MMA Training, formerly known as Wimp2Warrior, Alta's "Warrior Training Program" takes everyday people on a 20-week journey through the world of mixed martial arts starting f...
Alberto Crane Show #280 - Jay Lee
June 10, 2024 14:36 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBJay Lee has been in a staple of the Jiu-Jitsu community in Los Angeles for decades. It was a pleasure to promote him to Black Belt and sit with him to hear about his journey, lessons learned along the way and more. Enjoy! Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #279 - Ninh Le
June 08, 2024 15:17 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MBNinh Le has been training at Legacy Burbank since we originally opened in 2011. It was an honor to promote him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and finally have the opportunity to sit down with him. Enjoy! Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #280 - Ninh Le
June 08, 2024 15:17 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MBNinh Le has been training at Legacy Burbank since we originally opened in 2011. It was an honor to promote him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and finally have the opportunity to sit down with him. Enjoy! Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #278 - Mat Trujilo
June 03, 2024 16:03 - 1 hour - 149 MBMat Trujillo originally from Las Vegas, New Mexico grew up wrestling. He now lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful family where he runs his construction and architect business . It’s such a pleasure to have Mat as one of our Black Belts and to call him a friend. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #279 - Mat Trujilo
June 03, 2024 16:03 - 1 hour - 149 MBMat Trujillo originally from Las Vegas, New Mexico grew up wrestling. He now lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful family where he runs his construction and architect business . It’s such a pleasure to have Mat as one of our Black Belts and to call him a friend. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #277 - Dennis Zanatta
June 01, 2024 18:50 - 1 hour - 186 MBBesides Dennis Zanatta being a BJJ Black Belt, Dennis is a World Class Cinematographer with two decades of experience in the film, television and commercial industry. Dennis Zanatta is a proud latino, native Portuguese speaker, fluent in Spanish and English. Having grown up in the largest city of South America, São Paulo, he brings a unique vision to every story he portrays and can deliver a unique style for each project. Its been an honor to share the mats with him and have him be a pa...
Alberto Crane Show #278 - Dennis Zanatta
June 01, 2024 18:50 - 1 hour - 186 MBBesides Dennis Zanatta being a BJJ Black Belt, Dennis is a World Class Cinematographer with two decades of experience in the film, television and commercial industry. Dennis Zanatta is a proud latino, native Portuguese speaker, fluent in Spanish and English. Having grown up in the largest city of South America, São Paulo, he brings a unique vision to every story he portrays and can deliver a unique style for each project. Its been an honor to share the mats with him and have him be a pa...
Alberto Crane Show #275 - Thomas Chamorro
May 13, 2024 14:25 - 52 minutes - 121 MBThomas Chamorro is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who is originally from Costa Rica. Always a privilege to sit down with one of our Black Belts. It’s been a pleasure to be part of his journey and so proud of the amazing work he does with our kids and adults programs at Legacy every single day. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #274 - Ariel Russo Cosgrove
May 06, 2024 02:42 - 1 hour - 165 MBProfessor Ariel is a BJJ Black Belt with a passion for helping others reach their potential on and off the mats. It’s been a pleasure to watch his journey training all these years with Prof Mark Bradford in Hollywood and Legacy West Adams and with me at Legacy Burbank. He now teaches at Legacy Headquarters in Burbank and I am excited for his continued journey in the art and lifestyle. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” ...
Alberto Crane Show #273 - Mathew Nester
April 26, 2024 14:28 - 33 minutes - 77 MBMatthew is an up and coming amateur mixed martial arts fighter as well a full-time Jiu-Jitsu and Muay thai coach for kids and adults. It’s been a pleasure to see this young man grow up and I am very excited for his bright future ahead. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #272 - Nico Carrillo
April 20, 2024 02:04 - 48 minutes - 112 MBNico Carrillo is a Scottish Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WMO Welterweight World Champion, WMO Super Welterweight World Champion and ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg Champion. As of January 16, 2024, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai rankings. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #271 Gary Bairos - Junkyard Dog Wrestling
April 09, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 152 MBGary Bairos is a wrestler and filmmaker. He was a Division I All-American Wrestler, PAC 12 Champion and former Team Captain of the Arizona State University Sun Devils. Coach Bairos has trained at the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs and has strong roots to the world-renowned Sunkist wrestling program. He is a coach at Zeke Jones' Sun Devil wrestling camp at ASU. As a Filmaker Coach Gary has directed and produced No Girls Allowed, Junkyard Dogs (2015) and The Labyrinth (2017). ...
Alberto Crane Show #270 - Timothy Valdez
April 03, 2024 13:42 - 47 minutes - 108 MBTim is one of my long-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students and black belts. He is the eldest of 7 brothers and sisters. Tim has been teaching martial arts to kids for over 15 years and runs his after-school program in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It has been an honor to witness his growth over the years. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #269 - Waldomiro Perez Jr
March 03, 2024 11:43 - 1 hour - 216 MBWaldomiro Perez Junior is a historical figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the state of São Paulo. A black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, graduated by Marcelo Behring, and a black belt in Judo trained by Olympic bronze medalist Shiak Ishi, Waldomiro has promoted renowned international fighters to black belt status, such as Roberto Godoi, Jorge Patino, and Max Trombini. He also participated in the famous MMA program "The Ultimate Fighter" (on TUF7 and TUF10) as a ground coach. Additionally, Waldomiro was th...
Alberto Crane Show #268 - Leo Vieira
February 14, 2024 21:20 - 1 hour - 246 MBLeo began his training in 1985 under the tutelage of Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti. Leozinho or simply Leo Vieira, being famous for combining one of the most crowd-pleasing games in BJJ with an amazing track record. Leo is an IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and 2 x ADCC Champion with many other accolades and awards on his resume. He is a co-founder of the Checkmat Team, one of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu Teams in the World. It was truly and honor to sit down with Leo and listen to his great storie...
Alberto Crane Show #267 - Nolan Arreola
February 08, 2024 12:21 - 1 hour - 149 MBIt took Nolan 13 years to receive his BJJ Black Belt. Congratulations on your perseverance and example my friend. I’m very proud of you! Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #266 - Gerardo Cruz
February 02, 2024 03:59 - 57 minutes - 131 MBGerardo Cruz is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Jiu-Jitsu Instructor and Artist. It’s an honor to call him a student and friend. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #265 - Isaac Doederlein
January 24, 2024 10:24 - 1 hour - 150 MBIsaac Doederlein is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the legendary Rubens Charles, also known as “Cobrinha”. Isaac began his martial arts journey over 18 years ago, when his mother signed him on her church’s group judo program at the age of 11. At the age of 18, one month after finishing High School, Isaac Doederlein decided to invest everything into his passion, and move to Los Angeles. His goal was to train full time, in hopes to fulfill a life’s dream of becoming a World ...
Alberto Crane Show #264 - Blake Kasemeier
January 08, 2024 15:27 - 1 hour - 161 MBBlake Kasemeier is a content creator, writer, story teller and now a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He shares his journey from being the lead singer in his punk band, going to Berkeley, working for TRX straight out of college, his passion for fitness and a whole lot more. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #263 - Ferrid Kheder
January 02, 2024 13:22 - 59 minutes - 136 MBFerrid Kheder is a retired French judo Olympian and a former professional mixed martial artist with 34 total fights. We became friends when we trained MMA at Team Quest with Dan Henderson. Ferrid later also received his BJJ Black Belt from Andre Galvao at Atos. I value our relationship and love to hear his stories from his travels all around the World. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Alberto Crane Show #262 - Monika Cingel
December 17, 2023 13:15 - 56 minutes - 129 MBMonika Toth Cingel is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black, TACFIT Head Coach at TACFIT LA here at Legacy in Burbank. Monika is originally from Slovakia with a degree in Philosophy. She shares her journey from the beginning of her TACFIT Journey to now TACFIT Senior Instructor, how it’s helped her Jiu-Jitsu and a lot more!
Alberto Crane Show #261 - Alexandre Mascarenhas (Shining)
December 03, 2023 17:57 - 1 hour - 145 MBAlexandre Maia Mascarenhas is a 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt, we’ve been friends and training together for close to 30 years. Alexandre is a very creative and talented musician who had a very popular group in Brazil named Manitu as well as a Music project named Xanel where he toured in Brazil for many years. He now produces and creates his own music under his name Xande which you can find on most platforms. A little over 2 years ago he had a life changing health issue. Where he tore his Aor...
Alberto Crane Show #260 - Sarah Moya - Women’s BJJ and MMA Pioneer
November 19, 2023 11:57 - 1 hour - 144 MBSarah Moya is an American Female BJJ and MMA Pioneer beginning her Jiu-Jitsu Journey in 1999. She was an IBJJF Pan American Champion, and was the first female MMA fight in her native state of New Mexico. It was such an honor to sit down with her and talk about life, her fighting in Japan and some of our adventures together! I couldn’t be more proud of the person she has become thru Jiu-Jitsu and so grateful to have been part of her Journey early on. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Sma...
Alberto Crane Show #259 - Nick Lamagna - A Game Mindset
October 27, 2023 17:52 - 47 minutes - 109 MBNick is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Matt Serra, Real Estate Investor and Host of the A Game Podcast, where he discusses what makes people excel in life, music, business, real estate investing for entrepreneurs to live the life they want and chase their dreams.
Alberto Crane Show #258 - Pete “The Greek” Letsos
October 06, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 170 MBPeter Letsos, or “Pete The Greek” as he is commonly known, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlon Gracie Junior, having competed in the sport all over the world, including in the historical Copa Atlantica, Brazilian Teams Nationals, the Pan American and the Gracie Invitational (Arnold Classic). It’s always fun spending time with him. Love hearing his perspective on things on teaching, training and living the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle.
Alberto Crane Show #257 - Gilberto Castro - Rebuild Aloha Roll
September 01, 2023 16:32 - 59 minutes - 137 MBOn Tuesday, August 8, devastation hit Lahaina, Maui. The entire town of Lahaina was burned to the ground including many family's second home, Aloha Roll Academy. For over twenty years, BJJ has brought exercise, stress relief, discipline and community to West Maui. Five years ago, they had a vision to create a space not just for adults and kids but families and the community. They had over 200 students of adults and kids, 12 coaches and 100 monthly visitors, Aloha Roll Academy provides Brazil...
Alberto Crane Show #256 - Richard Bresler - Jiu-Jitsu Royalty
August 21, 2023 01:55 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBICHARD BRESLER is widely recognized as the first student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the USA. For almost twenty years he worked closely alongside Rorion Gracie, helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the Gracie Academy, and the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was one of the first Americans to earn a teaching certificate through the original Instructor Certification Program at the Gracie Academy, and one of the first Americans to earn a black belt in Brazilian Ji...
Alberto Crane Show #255 Kurt Osiander
July 19, 2023 16:05 - 2 hours - 286 MBKurt Osiander is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Ralph Gracie‘s tutelage. Osiander is one of the cult heroes in BJJ’s community, having been an active competitor since the mid 1990’s. Kurt Osiander’s straight forward personality and witty comments expressed in his video blog (Kurt Osiander’s Move of the Week) have given us well recognized phrases such as “shut up and train” and “you f****d up a long time ago”, which turned the Ralph Gracie Academy head instructor into one of the most ...
Alberto Crane Show #254 Andre Lima - Tae Kwon Do and JiuJitsu
June 27, 2023 15:27 - 1 hour - 213 MBAndre Lima is a world famous Taekwondo fighter and Grandmaster 8th Degree. Lima began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil in the 80s. In 1988 he moved to France and in 1990 relocated to the United States where he became a member of the original Machado Jiu Jitsu Academy in Redondo Beach, CA in the early 90s. In the mid 90s Lima and his wife Christianny Lima founded Lima Taekwondo and Martial Arts Academy specialized in teaching TKD and BJJ. Lima competed in local BJJ tournaments; his last ...
Alberto Crane Show #253 Todd Margolis - POTOMAC MMA
May 30, 2023 15:20 - 1 hour - 208 MBDuring the early 2000s, Todd was widely regarded as one of the top grapplers in the world. He’s a great story teller it’s always a blast spending time with him.
Alberto Crane Show #253 - Todd Margolis
May 30, 2023 15:20 - 1 hour - 208 MBAlberto Crane Show #253 - Todd Margolis
Alberto Crane Show #252 - Maurizio Tangari - HydroCore
May 29, 2023 14:56 - 1 hour - 153 MBHad a great time with Maurizio Tangari hearing about how he got in to the fitness industry, his history with TACFIT, his HydroCore Bag invention and more!
Alberto Crane Show #251 Erin Furry - Free to Move for Life
May 10, 2023 20:33 - 1 hour - 150 MBGreat to catch up with TACFIT Coach and Steel Mace Yoga founder Erin Furry. We talked about her journey, her new product Free to Move for Life and more! Sponsored by TACFIT.com
Alberto Crane Show #250 - Monika Toth Cingel - TACFIT Los Angeles
May 01, 2023 14:49 - 1 hour - 142 MBCoach and Professora Monika is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and the new head Coach at TACFIT LA. It’s been very inspiring to watch her grow in TACFIT and Jiu-Jitsu over the years.
Alberto Crane Show #250 - Monika Toth Cingel
May 01, 2023 04:20 - 1 hour - 142 MBAlberto Crane Show #250 - Monika Toth Cingel
Alberto Crane Show #249 Robert Miller - TACFIT and Jiu-Jitsu Lake St. Louis
April 11, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 141 MBRobert Miller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and TACFIT Team Leader. Coach/Professor Robert will be relocating to Lake Saint Louis, Missouri after being the head coach of our TACFIT Program at TACFIT Los Angeles and Legacy HQ for the last 7 years. He will opening up his own TACFIT and Legacy Gym there.
Alberto Crane Show #248 - Gilberto Castro - ALOHA ROLL
March 21, 2023 00:28 - 1 hour - 143 MBProfessor Gilberto Castro, a black belt under "Luis" 'Limão " Heredia, shared this vision and set a goal to bring all the benefits he learned throughout his journey to black belt, to the local community of West Maui.
Alberto Crane Show #247 - Thomas Rozdzynski
March 16, 2023 14:50 - 57 minutes - 132 MBFounder of RŌL Academy in the Chicago Area and host of RŌL Radio. Always a great conversation.
Alberto Crane Show #246 - John Combs
March 06, 2023 14:48 - 47 minutes - 108 MBJohn Combs is an ADCC West Coast Trials Winner, Multiple time IBJJF Open Black Belt Champ and is a phenomenal teacher as well. Always a great time connecting with him.
Alberto Crane Show #245 - Nare Ovasapyan - CHEF LIFE
February 23, 2023 16:07 - 58 minutes - 134 MBNare is the head chef at Açai Jungle Cafe in Burbank, California. Her crazy journey again in New York at the age of 19 and eventually brought her back to LA and to Açai Jungle Cafe where she runs the busiest small kitchen with delicious food that brings in people from all over LA.
Alberto Crane Show #244 - Arman Agopian
February 19, 2023 18:59 - 53 minutes - 123 MBArman is a SpaceX Engineer and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. We discussed his BJJ journey, the meaning of life and a lot more!
Alberto Crane Show #243 - Lucas Valente and Andressa Cintra
February 15, 2023 15:51 - 1 hour - 218 MBAn honor to sit down with this power couple. A life fully dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu and the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle. Lucas is currently one of the Top Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Fighters in the World and Andressa is #1 ranked in the World for IBJJF already winning 3 IBJJF Gi and 1 No-Gi Black Belt Titles.
Alberto Crane Show #242 - John Ouano
February 12, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 151 MBFounder of Ouano International long time maker of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kimonos, Fight gear and creator of the UFC glove! A lot of fun going down memory lane with my long time supporter and friend.
Alberto Crane Show #241 Casey Morrissey
February 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBCasey Morrissey is a Skater and Martial Artist. Had a great time hearing about his journey in the two and the similarities. Casey now runs Refine Recovery a drug and alcohol treatment center. Always love to talking with someone who chases his passions.