Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFollow Mark and Ryan as they share their passion of Brazilian Jiujitsu with a twist. Listen to the father and son duo speak to some of the top jiujitsu practitioners, mixed martial artist, and grapplers. Also, being a parent isn't easy and most of us as parents can relate to the stresses of life but we can't ignore what the teens of today are dealing with as well.
Follow Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid in their journey together for their love for a sport that binds their family together.
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DJJK EPISODE 28 - Leaving for College
August 19, 2019 04:47 - 1 hour - 122 MBIt's the start of high school for Ryan and his best friend who is leaving for college. In this episode we sit down with Alex Sandoval Jr who I've watched grow up to be an amazing young man who is off to an out of state college to wrestle. Ryan and him share some old stories but most importantly, Alex shares how he kept on track even with injuries that weren't in his plans. iTunes Stitcher Libsyn Contact: ig @dadandthejiujisukid facebook @Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid www....
DJJK Episode 27- How Honest Should You Be With Your Kids
July 09, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I sit down to catch up and talk about our 1 year anniversary for the podcast and why and how the show was even created. Our conversation leads into territory I feel a lot of parents may avoid or don't know how to approach their kids and that is; how honest do you feel you should be with your kids? We talk about drugs, steroids, alcohol and smoking. Just how comfortable are you opening up? We would love to hear back what your thoughts are. Also listen on:...
DJJK Episode 26-The Flavio Episode Reaction, Strength Training and Tattoos with Jake Watson
May 20, 2019 21:40 - 1 hour - 152 MBHe's back! We love sitting down with Jake as much as we can and glad we were able to cover a lot of topics. Jake sits down and we chat about listener reactions of the professor Flavio Almeida episode. We also go over his thoughts on strength training for jiujitsu and what a high level competitor is looking for in tournaments. Follow Jake as he prepares for IBJJF World Championship. instagram @jakewatson_bjj --------------------------------------------------------------------------...
DJJK Episode #25-Jiujitsu Legend Carlson Gracie Junior
April 03, 2019 03:18 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBWelcome back! We sit down with Master Carlson Gracie Junior who is the son of one of the most historical and beloved figures in jiujitsu history, the late Master Carlson Gracie Senior. Carlson Junior is the leader of the reborn Carlson Gracie Team.
DJJK Episode #24- Jiujitsu for Everyone with Allan Di Lucia
March 03, 2019 22:11 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode, professor Allan Di Lucia stopped by to sit down with us to talk about his jiujitsu program. In Brazil, Allan created a jiujitsu program for special needs students and with his recent move to the U.S. he brought the program with him. Unlimited BJJ was created to use jiujitsu to help show how it can benefit everyone and all students train for free. Allan runs the organization with the help of professor Augusto Tanquinho at Soul Fighters Academy in Tempe, Arizona. All contact...
DJJK Episode #23-Flavio Almeida
January 27, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this episode we sit down with Carlos Gracie, Jr. black belt Professor Flavio Almeida. Ryan and I were invited to the Gracie Barra North Phoenix academy to sit down with professor Flavio Almeida and the experience was a great one. With the recent negative events surrounding professor Flavio Almeida, his philosophy and positivity on jiujitsu and life overshadows everything else. We hope you enjoy this one. --Website-- www.dadandthejiujitsukid.com --Social Media-- instagram- @...
DJJK Episode #22-Coaching and Family with Cliff Woodbury
January 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBI've known Cliff for 20 years and view him not only as my coach but as a mentor. He is a professional coach and we sit down and talk about the applications and the importance of being able to coach not only employees but your family members at the right times. When do you step back and stop being a parent and just listen? And are you needing a coach? Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on YouTube. Social Media: twitter: @dadandthej...
Episode #21-Hello 2019 and New Year Planning
January 03, 2019 15:48 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBStarting the year off right, Ryan and I sat down to reflect on what we have learned launching Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid Podcast. Ups and downs and and what's up ahead for the podcast. Hit that subscribe button on iTunes and Stitcher. Listen now on YouTube.
DJJK Episode #20-Miyo Strong
December 13, 2018 02:31 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBI wish we could have went on for another hour with Miyo but she had some people she needed to strangle on the mats. We had a great time and it's a great episode to get your heads thinking if you are doing everything you can to prepare yourself incase of an attacker. Miyo is not only a bad ass on the mats but she is a becoming one of Utah's advocate for women self defense and women's jiujitsu by not just self defense but I think just her sharing her own experiences to others helps a lot too! ...
DJJK Episode #19-Dumb and Dumber
December 03, 2018 03:08 - 1 hour - 103 MBAfter a week off, Ryan and I sat down and discussed serious topics that ranged from flat earth and aliens to Sponge Bob and Pokemon. I think we went over important things but it was just a regular conversation we normally have of pretty stupid stuff.
DJJK Episode #18-Reese A Roni
November 20, 2018 03:29 - 2 hours - 208 MBHappy Thanksgiving week everyone. Today we had Reese A Roni from Gameness in with Ryan and me. Reese is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Brown Belt and not just any brown belt but the first American brown belt under Augusto Tanquinho from team Soul Fighters. Reese is also from Gameness who are one of the top jiujitsu and mma clothing and equipment makers. Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition (480)784-1500 or 1(866)-205-5229 National Suicide Prevention 1 (800)273-TALK
DJJK Episode #17-Marky Mark
November 13, 2018 03:54 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBJoin me today for episode 17! Ryan is under the weather so Im running the show alone. I am covering Fight to Win 93 that took place in Scottsdale, I talk about UFC Fight Night Korean Zombie vs. Yair Rodriguez, movie day and more! Just a fun time by myself.
DJJK Episode #16-Kristin George
November 05, 2018 16:36 - 1 hour - 162 MBWe sat down and listened to some incredible stories in this episode. Kristin shared her story of her journey fighting breast cancer and the challenges she faced from her diagnosis, her chemo sessions, and surgeries to being in remission. Kristin shared about her deployment to Baghdad, Iraq while serving in the Army and her convoy being hit with an IED attack and how she coped with her transition after her deployment. Kristin is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Brown Belt under Professor Paul Silva fro...
DJJK Episode #15- Jake Watson
October 29, 2018 17:43 - 2 hours - 171 MBWe had the opportunity to sit down with not just one of the best competitors in the brown belt division but one of the funnest guys around. Ryan and I had such a great time listening to him share his story of how his childhood helped shape him be the great man he is becoming. Jake is one of the most exciting competitors and you can watch him November 9th as the Co Main Event on Fight to Win #93 in Scottsdale, AZ and you can watch it on Flo Grappling. Jake is a brown belt under professo...
DJJK Episode #14-Dustin Sims
October 22, 2018 19:14 - 1 hour - 124 MBAfter a 5 week hiatus we are back! Ryan and I go over what's been happening and sit down with our great friend, Dustin Sims as he diets down for the upcoming Jiujitsu World League Tournament. We also talk about what's been holding the podcast back.
DJJK Episode #13-Mark and Ryan
September 18, 2018 00:12 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBWe're coming back at ya! Updates on why we were missing last week and updates on shakes and moves.We go into what happened at the NABJJF Phoenix Open and if the IBJJF is getting too money hungry with their announcements this week. Also, Ryan and I discuss and reflect on the anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
DJJK Episode #12-Tom Cronin
September 03, 2018 04:48 - 2 hours - 195 MBTom Cronin is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt under master Carlson Gracie, Jr. He currently owns the Carlson Gracie Team Temecula, Ca which serves as the west coast headquarters for the Carlson Gracie Team Federation. Tom is going to defend his 3-0 Fight To Win belt on September 22 in Garden Grove, CA. Be sure to check out www.subverstix.com for tickets and more information on the entire card.
DJJK Episode #11- Peter Iacavazzi
August 27, 2018 21:37 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis episode is from last Thursday 8/23 when we sat down with Peter Iacavazzi at the IBJJF Worlds Master Championship. We were able to meet up with him the evening before he competed and have an awesome conversation. Peter is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blackbelt for team Atos at HQ in San Diego, CA with professor Andre Galvao. Peter is a 5x Pan American champion and 2016 World No Gi champion to name a few of his accomplishments.
DJJK Episode #10- Jennifer Edwards
August 21, 2018 03:48 - 2 hours - 178 MBEpisdode #10!!! Wohoo! I couldn't have been more excited to share our next guest. Jennifer Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing for over 8 years. She specializes working with childhood and adolescent behavior in areas of depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues just to name a few. Teen Life Line 602-248-8336 Maricopa County Mobile Crisis Unit 602-222-9444
DJJK Episode #9-Tony De Nofre
August 20, 2018 02:50 - 1 hour - 148 MBMr. funny man, Tony D hangs out with us today and we all share a lot of laughs. Tony is the owner and the content creator of the hilarious jiujitsu meme page, Happy Rolling BJJ. You can find Happy Rolling BJJ on facebook, instagram @happyrolling_bjj, and on YouTube.
DJJK Episode #8-Mark and Ryan
August 14, 2018 01:27 - 1 hour - 109 MBMark and Ryan take a tour of Valiant College Prep Academy and talk about competition training and the kids team "character building camps." Plus the do's and don'ts on the mat.
DJJK Episode #7-PJ Rovinelli
July 31, 2018 01:27 - 1 hour - 147 MBToday's guest is a corporate wellness and employee development expert. PJ Rovinelli is the founder of Humanics Coaching and works with organizations in helping them develop and motivate their employees. PJ is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blue Belt and former wrestler. You can find PJ on twitter and instagram @coach_rovinelli and Linkedin PJ Rovinelli Jr.
DJJK Episode #6-Mark and Ryan
July 30, 2018 23:46 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBWe sit down and discuss his performance at the American Grappling Federation tournament that was held in Scottsdale, AZ. We give our opinions about the tournament and go over the most important thing in every parents life this time of the year........back to school!
DJJK Episode #5-Alicia Sandoval
July 15, 2018 22:45 - 1 hour - 146 MBThe guys sit down with their first female guest. Professor Alicia Sandoval is the first Brazilian Jiujitsu Blackbelt to be promoted by Master Carlson Gracie Jr. If that wasn't enough she is also the first Native American woman to be promoted as a Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt. Alicia and her husband, Alejo, own Carlson Gracie Team Gilbert Arizona. Alicia also shares her story of training and competing in a era with very few women and the struggles that come with that.
DJJK Episode #4-Matt Gillette
July 09, 2018 05:41 - 1 hour - 139 MBMark and Ryan sit down with Matt Gillette who is a Brazilian Jiujitsu brown belt under Professor Andre Maracaba. Matt is one of the most active competitors out of Arizona, winning just about everything there is to win on the competition scene. Matt shares how his prioritization with his love of his family helps his jiujitsu success.
DJJK Episode-3
July 01, 2018 16:18 - 1 hour - 111 MBMark and Ryan sit down to discuss some of the lessons they have learned since releasing their first few shows and also cover some plans for future releases.
DJJK Episode #2-Forest Smith, jiujitsu, bjj, fire department
June 24, 2018 07:58 - 1 hour - 165 MBDad and the Jiujitsu Kid sit down with Mesa Fire Department Deputy Chief and Brazilian Jiujitsu brown belt, Forest Smith.
DJJK Episode #1-Eric Larkin, NCAA National Wrestling Champion, MMA, Brazilian Jiujitsu, wrestling, combat sport
June 14, 2018 04:26 - 1 hour - 160 MBFor their first episode, Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid, sit down with wrestling legend, Eric Lark. Larkin was an All American at Arizona State University, Dan Hodge winner, ESPY finalist for best athlete, NCAA National Champion, current coach at Thorobred Wrestling Club. You do not want to miss the announcement he is making that is going to change the face of wrestling across the country!