BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, no-gi and good times!
638 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 151 ratingsWe will be bringing you a weekly podcast about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and having “good times” while we do it. We hope to flatten your Jiu-Jitsu learning curve, help you get the most out of your grappling ability, and meet your goals both on and off the mat.
We have interviews with some of the top BJJ competitors, articles about BJJ, and some of our favorite quotes.
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Epi 37 Great Advice from Carlos Machado
June 30, 2014 15:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBCarlos Machado is a Red Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has been teaching BJJ in the United States for over 20 years. He moved to Texas in 1995, and he is now running 6 BJJ schools. He is the oldest of the five legendary Machado brothers. We talk about A little bit of history about early BJJ in the United States His style of rolling Why he rolls for 20 or 30 min at a time How his Jiu-Jitsu is getting better as he gets older Using proper breathing techniques Benefits of proper ...
Epi 36- Listener Stories, Injuries Part 2 of 2
June 23, 2014 15:00 - 2 hours - 62.4 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio This week we have more stories from our listeners. These are stories about getting injured and overcoming the injury. This episode is packed full of great advice for anyone who has been injured, or if you have a teammate that has been injured. It is important to know what to expect and the advice will help get you back on the mat my friends. Tommy- Our friend Tommy shares his story of his battle with testicular cancer. He was diagnosed...
Epi 35- Listener Stories, Injuries Part 1 of 2
June 16, 2014 14:30 - 2 hours - 56.1 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio This week we have stories from our listeners. These are stories about getting injured and overcoming the injury. This episode is packed full of great advice for anyone who has been injured, or if you have a teammate that has been injured. It is important to know what to expect and the advice will help get you back on the mat my friends. Devin Pirata-(14m20s) Devin was in his junior year of high school wrestling when he sustained wh...
Epi 34 Making Changes to Your Bjj Game
June 09, 2014 16:00 - 46 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week we take a break from having a guest on the show and Gary and Byron talk about making changes to your BJJ game. In this episode we talk about: When to make changes to your game Why we prefer certain types of styles Why making changes creates a lot of growth Why it is difficult to make major changes to your game Changing your habits of your rolling style Making changes to get over a plateau Making changes can be a lot of fun When not to make changes Making changes during a ...
Epi 33 Breaking things down with Ostap Manastyrski
June 02, 2014 16:51 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Ostap Manastryski is a brown belt under Elliott Bayev, he trains and teaches at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Toronto Canada. Ostap breaks down BJJ videos on his YouTube channel, this is a great resource for anyone wanting to better understand BJJ. We talk about Ostap's YouTube Channel Some of his notable tournament victories Traveling and training BJJ for an extended amount of time Teaching BJJ full time Common mistakes i...
Epi 32 Alliance Black Belt Jonathan "Macarrao" Thomas
May 26, 2014 18:41 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio This week we are joined by Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan was recently awarded his black belt from Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti. You will find Jonathan training, teaching, and positional sparring at The Alliance headquarters in Atlanta. This interview we talk about: Jonathan's goal in his first tournament Why developing a good guard is so important for beginners Jonathan's basic definition of recomposing Why recomposing is so important to...
Epi 31 Developing Talent with Daniel Coyle
May 19, 2014 18:44 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Daniel Coyle is a New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code and The Little Book of Talent. He is one of the leading authorities on developing talent. He may not be a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but his ideas about how to practice can help you understand how you learn. The methods he has found could help catapult your game to the next level and beyond. We start off with these basic definitions: Talent Hotbed- A plac...
Epi 30 Ryan Hall Interview- BJJ, MMA, and Self-Defense
May 12, 2014 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn Episode 30 of the BjjBrick podcast we talk with Ryan Hall. Ryan is widely considered one of the best lightweight submission grapplers in the world. Ryan owns 50/50 Jiu-Jitsu in Falls Church, Virginia. He is a Black Belt under Felipe Costa and a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter representing Tristar Gym. Check out a more detailed bio of Ryan Hall here. In this interview we talk about: Ryan coined the term “50/50” for the widely used position His new gym that he opened and why ...
Epi 29 Stephen Whittier of 40 Plus BJJ
May 05, 2014 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Stephen Whittier is a black belt under Roberto Maia. He has an academy in Wareham Massachusetts Called SBG East Coast. Stephen has become a huge resource for the over 40 grappler. He has lots of great advice not just for the over 40 grappler, but anyone who steps on the mat. In this interview with Stephen Whittier we talk about: Why having a specific style can hold you back Why the fundamentals are so important in Jiu-Jitsu Gettin...
Epi 28 Supplements with Dwane Clifford from Supplement U
April 28, 2014 15:00 - 46 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week we talk to Dwane Clifford about training BJJ and how supplements can be a tool to help you reach your goals. Dwane is a friend that we met on the mats. He has a passion for supplements and helping people reach their goals. Dwane has a philosophy of discovering the customers goals and then helping them find the right supplement or training to help. We talk about: Supplements that help with flexibility Supplements that aid with stamina Why Jiu-Jitsu players should steer clear of p...
Epi 27 An Interview with Allen Hopkins
April 21, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Allen Hopkins is a 3rd degree black belt under Master Pedro Sauer. His school is in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He attended his first seminar July 13, 1991 it was thought by Grand Master Rorion Gracie. After that seminar Allen Hopkins was hooked on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. We talk about: Training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu before the first UFC His training in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu Attending early Gracie Jiu-Jitsu seminars How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu got it's star...
Epi 26 Gi Guide with Tom Machowicz
April 14, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio In this weeks episode we talk to Tom Machowicz (Mac) from Fuji Sports. We cover everything from getting your first gi to helping a seasoned veteran figure out what gi is best for competition. This Gi Guide covers: Why do you need a gi? Advantages to training in a gi How judo gis are different from BJJ gis Basic types of gis Tips for getting a gi for kids, women and men How the location the gi is made can effect the quality Different typ...
Epi 25 Girls in Gis with Amber Oxford
April 07, 2014 18:31 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week we have an interview with Amber Oxford. Amber is a Blue belt that trains at Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Club. Amber is holding a free event called Girls in Gis on April 12 at the Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Club. When she is not on the mats Amber is a full time nurse and she recently bought a salon it is called Tranquility Salon. Amber also finds time in her busy schedule to compete on a regular basis. Girls in gis started as an open mat for women, it has gotten much bigger. Girls in Gis is a nonprofi...
Epi 24 Four Different Types of BJJ Matches
March 31, 2014 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week we talk about the four basic types of matches you could find yourself in BJJ. We gave each match a symbol, to make it simple. 1) The straight line or arrow (------, ------>). This is a one-sided match that progresses smoothly. This match goes from start to finish with one of the competitors dominating the other. A tip for a tournament is to watch the rest of your bracket as they compete. You might see someones game plan and be able to avoid the dominant parts of their game. 2) Th...
Epi 23 Interview With Coach and BJJ Black Belt John Connors
March 25, 2014 01:56 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week on the podcast we bring you an interview with coach John Connors. John is the author of the e Book “Quick Start Guide to Complete Jiu Jitsu Competition Readiness”. This is a great guide for someone who is an experienced grappler or just starting out. At the age of 35 John found himself in the business world and lacking the fun and excitement of a sport. John started BJJ with Roberto Maia, and the fun and excitement was put back into his fitness. John eventually got his black belt ...
Epi 22 The basic positions in BJJ and what to do
March 17, 2014 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis episode we are covering some of the basics. We are going to break down some of the main positions in BJJ and give you some guidance for each one. We give tips and general strategies for: Guard Side Control Mount Back Standing Turtle Quote of the week: “When you loose say little, when you win say less.” Matt Hughes Article of the week: nuclearchainsaw.com “11 Things Your Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Won't Tell You”.
Epi 21 The importance of escapes and how to get better
March 10, 2014 13:00 - 56 minutes - 32.1 MBThe BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio We both spent a significant amount of time working on escapes. We have had a big increase in confidence with our grappling by getting better at our escapes. It is good to know that you will be able to escape a position. Escapes fall into two categories: Escaping submissions, and escaping positions. Tips: You need to be proficient at escaping from both sides (left and right), you do not get to choose what side is attacked. Put yourself ...
Epi 20 Growth Vs. Goals
March 03, 2014 14:00 - 52 minutes - 30.1 MBIt is important to take a step back and look at your grappling game. Are you in a mode where you are trying to accomplish a goal? Or are you just trying to get better at BJJ in a particular area? Some examples of the goals mode that we talk about: You have a tournament coming up that you want to do well in. Achieve the next belt in BJJ. To drop some weight. Your goals should be: Tangible Realistic Have a time frame Results focused Some examples of some areas that you m...
Epi 19 Sean Roberts Metamoris 3 Preview
February 24, 2014 14:00 - 39 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode is in iTunes, and stitcher radio This week we have another preview of Metamoris 3. We talk to Sean Roberts, he has a match with Zak Maxwell (last weeks interview). Sean Roberts is a Black belt under Ralph Gracie, he is currently training with Checkmat. We talk to Sean about: -What he does to relax -What got him started in BJJ -His thoughts on Royler Gracie Vs. Eddie Bravo -The way he approaches the rules of Metamoris -How the Brown belt Kumite helped prepare him for Metamoris...
Epi 18 Zak Maxwell Metamoris 3 preview
February 17, 2014 13:30 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBToday we bring you the first episode of our Metamoris 3 preview. We have an interview with Zak Maxwell, he will be competing in Metamoris 3 against Sean Roberts. Zak is a black belt he is currently training at Gracie San Diego. Some of Zak Maxwell's accomplishments: Pan American Champion as Purple and Brown belts. World Champion as a Brown belt. Pan American Absolute as a Brown belt. 3X ADCC pro trials as a Black belt. Metamoris 3 will be the first time Zak has been in a submission...
Epi 17 Interview with BJJ Black Belt Roy Marsh
February 10, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis week we bring you a very educational interview with Roy Marsh. Both Gary and Byron got a lot of knowledge out of talking with Roy, we hope you do too. Roy Marash is a Black Belt under Royce Gracie. He has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2001. Roy's game is always changing but he prefers a top game with a lot of top pressure. His go to guard is the butterfly guard. He trans a lot with the military. Roy talks about: Self defense- he gives some ways he adapts training for his BJJ...
Epi 16 Brian Freeman- Training BJJ with a T4 spinal cord injury
February 03, 2014 14:00 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week we are very lucky to have a interview with the very inspirational Brian Freeman. Brian is a disabled vet with a T4 spinal cord injury with Brown-Sequard syndrome. He is from Rockingham, North Carolina. Brian enjoys training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his 8 year old daughter convenced him to get on the mat. He started by taking private lessons first then transitiond into the regular BJJ class. Brian shares with us how BJJ has changed his life. BJJ has caused Brian to be more active then h...
Epi 15 The Business side of BJJ
January 27, 2014 14:00 - 50 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week we talk to Shawn about the business side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We get some great advice from Shawn about how to start your own gym or help make it more profitable. We also get some advice for professional athletes, and how they can save some money. He give some advice on where to go to get help making a business plan for the new gym owner. Shawn also gives tips about using social media to promote your business. Quote of the week: "If you work hard and smart, you will be succ...
Epi 14 Renato Tavares Interview
January 20, 2014 14:00 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week we bring you an interview with BJJ 5th degree black belt, Renato Tavares. Renato has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1974, thats 40 years!! Renato talks to us about: -Importance of having strong fundamentals -Comparing BJJ to life- He breaks down the different belt colors to different stages in life -A story about when he moved gyms and ended up loosing $40,000 and training in his garage. Now today he has his successful gym with many students and 17 schools in his ass...
Epi 13 Dallas Niles of Lovato BJJ
January 13, 2014 14:00 - 45 minutes - 26 MBIn this weeks podcast Gary sits down for an interview with Dallas Niles. we are found in, iTunes, and Stitcher radio, and our website BjjBrick.com Dallas Niles is a 29 year old purple belt. He recently did a seminar at Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Club. Gary took the opportunity to get a great interview. Has been training BJJ for about 6 years under Rafael Lovato Jr. Dallas closed out the 2012 pan ams with Jarrod Dopp. He has placed at the Europeans, no-gi worlds, and won american nationals. D...
Epi 12 The Different types of white belts
January 06, 2014 15:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBToday we are going to be talking about the different types of white belts in BJJ. You might be a white belt or you might be coaching one, this episode should be a benefit to anyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Types of White belts Totally new: You may appear to be a blank slate, but you are going to bring something different to the table. Good for you for getting in there and trying it out. In the long run this grappler should be a smooth rolling partner. Coaching tip- Make it fun...
Epi 11 Underdogs and what we can learn from them
December 30, 2013 14:30 - 35 minutes - 20.3 MBWe talk about the David and Goliath and other underdogs that found a way win. What do these underdogs have in common? If you are an underdog how can you turn it to your advantage? We talk about a book by Malcom Gladwell: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. This book sheds a new light of the David and Goliath story. We compare David to Royce Gracie, in the early UFC. We also talk about Nick Newell, the one armed MMA fighter that continues to win fights...
Short Bonus Episode: What happened to Anderson Silva's leg?
December 29, 2013 22:29 - 17 minutes - 9.92 MBShort Bonus episode: What happened to Anderson Silva's leg? Today I am wondering like many of you, what happened to Anderson Silva? Why did his leg break from his kick? Can this type of injury happen to me? How can I prevent this from happening. I call up my favorite medical professional, Paramedic Craig. We don't know for sure what caused his leg to break but he says that a stress fracture is a likely cause. We talk about what a stress fracture and what are the causes of them. Crai...
Epi 10 Dealing with injuries
December 23, 2013 14:00 - 51 minutes - 29.5 MBThis podcast is available in iTunes and on Stitcher radio. Just about everyone will need to deal with an injury from time to time, this is a contact sport. Today we talk about healing quicker, training with the injury and when to take some time off. It is important to listen to your body, if it hurts it may be trying to tell you something. Craig talks about having problems healing due to cholesterol medicine. Here is an article talking about the side effects of some cholesterol medicine...
Epi 9 an interview with a paramedic, what to do when someone gets hurt in class
December 16, 2013 18:14 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we have a good friend Craig on the show. Craig has been in the emergency medical field for over 32 years, he is a paramedic. Craig has been training Jiu-Jitsu for approximately 8 years. He shares some of his knowledge about dealing with injuries that might happen during class. We cover a lot of stuff in this episode! You could find yourself needing to know this information on or off the mat. This episode should help you make the right decisions after an injury happens. Craig hel...
Episode 8 To gi or not to gi?
December 09, 2013 14:00 - 29 minutes - 16.6 MBWe have a good mix of people talking about gi vs nogi training. Byron likes both, Gary is a nogi guy, and Matt likes the gi more but the nogi rules. The gi game can be described like a game of 5 vs 5. More technical and slower pace. · More difficult to escape · Grips make a huge difference · More techniques The no gi game is like a 2 vs 2 basketball game. Fast pace and lot more hustle. · Underhooks and overhooks are the “grips “ of no-gi · Le...
Epi 7- The 12 Commandments of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Carlos Gracie
December 02, 2013 18:10 - 46 minutes - 26.5 MBWe break down and discuss the 12 commandments. We don't always agree with the commands but they have a great overall message. 1. Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. 2. Speak to every one of happiness, health, and prosperity. 3. Give all your friends the feeling that they are valuable. 4. Look at things from a positive point of view and turn positivity into a reality of life. 5 Think only about the best, work only or the best, and always expect the best. 6. Be j...
Epi 6 Jake Fox
November 25, 2013 13:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBJake is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Tim Monteiro. He opened up his own academy in Wichita Kansas about a year and a half ago. Jake has done MMA, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu. We start off this interview about Andre telling us a little about Jake. Jake talks with us about: -Opening up his own school -His journey from white belt to black belt -His training philosophies -Training at different skill levels -Dealing with injuries -Overcoming Obstacles Quote of the wee...
Epi 5 Jason Bircher KcBjj.mp3
November 19, 2013 15:29 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBToday we talk to Jason Bircher. He is a black belt under Renato Tavares, he has a BJJ club in Kansas City. Jason talks about his history in BJJ. He gives us several tips for competing. He will give you some great advice with developing your game. Throughout the interview you can tell Jason has a deep passion for BJJ. This interview is available in iTunes and Stitcher radio. Quote “The man is the size of his dreams” from Andre Tim Monteiro Article of the week- From Innerbjj.com “The B...
Epi 4- Andre Tim Monteiro
November 11, 2013 19:58 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWe talk to Andre about His nick name “Tim” How BJJ has helped him reach his dreams He has 2 different types of BJJ games (in the gym, competition) Overcoming his first big loss as a kid His training schedule (he trains every day!) Andre gives great advice to students who are going to compete for the first time Get a game plan Train your game plan at the gym Stick to your game plan at the tournament Please listen to your coach on the side of the mat What he the does before an impor...
Epi 3- BJJ and self defense
November 03, 2013 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBToday we talk to John Castillo about BJJ and self defense. John Castillo: · BJJ Black Belt under Renato Tavares , he has been training BJJ since 1996. · Midwest representative of Kapap under Avi Nardia · Trained with Moni Aizik in commando Krav Maga · Trained with Mordi Glam in Israel, doing Israeli Krav Maga There are three main aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 1. Vale Tudo (MMA) 2. Tournament Jiu-Jitsu 3. Self defense (mostly vie...
Epi 2- Bringing a friend to BJJ class
October 27, 2013 17:19 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBTips for bringing a friend to your BJJ class Your main goals should be to keep your friend safe and to have fun. Keep them safe by helping them to roll with experienced grapplers that will not injure them. They will have fun if they are able to relax, BJJ is naturally fun. You are an ambassador for BJJ. To anyone that you know that doesn’t train, you are most like the best BJJ practitioner they know. You may have only been going a mont...
Episode 1 Train leg locks safely
October 21, 2013 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB· Practice leg locks- The more you understand and train leg locks the safer you will be. · Don’t force the leg lock- Submissions should not take all your strength to work. Don’t strain too hard, be smooth. · Control your partner- Before you start applying the pressure have good control of your training partner. · Work leg locks with more skilled people- Avoid putting leg locks on new practitioners; they will be more likely to get injured. · Tap...