First Impression BJJ
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHere we will share peoples Experience with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu...
Does not matter how long the person actually trains, what we are looking forward by sharing others experiences we can motivate and inspire more people to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Episode #31 Guest Greg Jennings
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBHere we go for Episode # 31 Guest Greg Jennings. Greg is 58 years old, from Dayton/OH. He has been in martial art for over 20 year. In the last 6 years He spent a lot time on the mats training BJJ. He went trough injures, over training and many other experiences late in life and still up looking for training! He has a great personality and a lot of experience to share. We went over many topics as : ✅ Finding a good Gym. ✅ Finding the right class “for you that are starting BJJ late i...
Episode #30 Guest Mike Nukem
May 23, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBMike Nukem Is a BJJ Blue Belt and Karate Black Belt. He started training as 30 year old in 2009, Mike was already living a martial art life when he decided to step at a BJJ gym. With experience and posture of a martial artist people at the BJJ gym embraced him right the way. Bringing his experiences in Karate he found to have good reaction and could develop his game easier. We talked about how Jiu-Jitsu were in 2009 to nowadays and pointed out so advantages of both stages of BJJ Scene. ...
Episode #29 Guest Maefson Jr
May 17, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 42.1 MBMaefson Jr is a blue belt training at TorontoBJJ under @jorgebrittobjj and also one of my Best friend. Training BJJ since a young age JR was always at the gym and even worked at TBJJ @torontobjjofficial over 3 years. He started BJJ because of his dad, his dad always give him the support he needs and on the other side of coin Maefson is ALWAYS working with him and has been growing their company ! Never lost the hungry of Jiu-Jitsu and learned how to manage his time on the mat and at wo...
Episode #28 Guest John Lachance
May 09, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBHere is our Episode # 28 Guest John Lachance John has been training over 4 months, always been a Martial Arts lover that never tried any. His son @lachance.g decided to do BJJ because of he heard on @joerogan podcast and brought the idea to his dad and Jean didn’t hesitate and they both did their first class together. A 55 years old that took too long to find that within his first class he would be in LOVE and that he never knew that BJJ could be so much fun. He just did a surgery on hi...
Episode #27 Guest Brendan Tran
May 02, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this week episode #27 We are having as guest Brendan Tran @tranasaurusrex97. Brendan is a 24 years old manager at @baowaterloobar and a BJJ white belt. Training for couple months Brendan Found a passion, He did his first class and just went full mode for BJJ. With a quick improvement he also like to watch a lot of videos and is always down for a BJJ session. with COVID on the way He is not training as much as he wanted but the fire is lit and it has been growing inside of him. this g...
Episode #26 Guest Alex Perez
April 21, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBAlex Perez is an Architect, training Jiu-Jitsu since 2013 achieved his purple belt and is a great training partner. with experience on competing at many tournaments, He has a great mind set that inspires! He tried other Martial arts after his Capoeira coach left Canada, but He got stuck with BJJ on his first try. Alex went at many different Gym of BJJ, but once He got at Toronto BJJ He found his second home. Training at least 5 times weekly from white belt till purple under Porfessor Jorg...
Episode #25 Guest Mateus Sacramento 123
April 15, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 48.7 MBMateus Sacramento living out in Vancouver BC, He is a Brown belt coming from Salvador/Bahia. Training since a young age as 14 year old, Mateus said he didn't really like BJJ at first. His coach had to keep calling and bringing to the gym so he could keep Mateus training, His coach had to even go get his family together so he could get Mateus committed to Jiu-Jitsu. With many opportunity that Jiu-Jitsu brought to him, He says that Jiu-Jitsu helped him to be able to recognize and be open t...
Episode #24 Guest Melissa Biscardi
April 07, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MBMelissa Biscardi is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Under Professor Jorge Britto head coach at Toronto BJJ. She is a Manual Osteopath and a Neurology Nurse, helping people recover post concussion. Training since 2007 Melissa has done many tournaments and have done well in many of them and myself Kelvin have seen many of theses tournaments. We have know each other since a was a white belt till nowadays, We train together since 2015. We had an amazing conversation about the beginning of ...
Episode #23 Guest Sean Lindsay
March 31, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBSean Lindsay a Brown Belt on BJJ, Head instructor at Champions Martial Arts in Vancouver/BC. We had a great time talking about some white belt out comes and many other aspects of BJJ. Sean is a preacher of Jiu-Jitsu and always talk about it doesn’t matters where He is at! We have been friends for a while and got to share some great moments as teammates over the competition scene in Vancouver. Thank you for listening I hope you enjoy!
Episode #22 Nathan Rector AKA "NACHO"
March 24, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 49.8 MBNathan Rector AKA "Nacho" is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt 2 degree under professor Jorge Britto at Toronto BJJ. Nacho also is an instructor and teaches kids and white blets adults at TBJJ. With his AMAZING skills of teaching and great mood at all times Nacho is one of the nicest guy around, the kids love him so does everyone that meets him. We have done many travelling together and tournaments set up, loading and unloading mats for tournaments and events We have come a long way of fr...
Episode #21 Guest Karan Sethi
March 18, 2021 22:04 - 56 minutes - 53 MBEpisode #21 guest @ksethi92 is uploaded and ready to go 🔥 Karan is a brown belt under Professro Jorge Britto at Toronto BJJ. #JiuJitsuForLifeTeam Training for several year Karan is lover of BJJ, with some competition experiences and teaching skills We talked over many aspects of his journey from the beginning till nowadays ❗️ Link in the Bio 👇🏼 Subscribe us on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcast 🔥 #Podcast #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BrownBelt #TorontoBJJ #FirstImpressionBJJ #Oss #GreatTalk
Episode #20 guest Scott Boehler
March 11, 2021 19:50 - 59 minutes - 56.2 MBScott is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt that has trained in over 145 BJJ Schools across Usa, Canada, Japan and etc. He has learn from many great instructors and currently he is Learn at Legion BJJ. Scott has his own school back managed by 2 of his students. With this courage to travel around and put his life on the line luckily during his 9 months travelling "driving across US and Canada he never ever had any issue. Meeting great people and growing his network He has a amazing story to ...
Episode #19 Guest Gabriel Serra
March 04, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 129 MBGabriel Serra is a black belt in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. Training since a young age Gabriel started with judo and a long the way found the complementary training with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so He could have different answers when they went to the ground . Gabriel had a chance to be part of a selective process to go to Abu Dhabi and with his great experience he was able to secure a spot and went to Abu Dhabi to work with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Few years later He move to Toronto where We met, now ...
Episode #18 Guest Antonio Smith
February 25, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBAntonio is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the Jiu Jitsu for Life Team. He was awarded his black belt by Professor Jorge Britto. Antonio was 5-2 in amateur MMA and 7-0 in amateur boxing. Antonio is the head instructor at Niagara Falls BJJ located in Niagara Falls NY. The school has a friendly, positive, and welcoming atmosphere as is expected at Jiu-Jitsu for life academies. He has a lot of energy, and He tries to live a life of service to the local community. Always willing to he...
Episode #17 Guest Bruno Sales
February 17, 2021 18:30 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MBBruno is a Brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A Portuguese that loves the art and is a preacher of BJJ. Also he is a kids coach and He is responsible to introduce BJJ into their life in a very early time on their life. With kids class starting as early as 3 year old. But for Bruno it is very rewarding to have this opportunity to see their smiles. We had a great conversation and we also talked about his first class of BJJ, full episodes on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcast. #BrazilianJ...
Episode #16 guest Victor Batista
February 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBVictor Batista is a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Engineering. A great Martial Artist that has put the values and Philosophies of BJJ into his life, using Jiu-Jitsu as tool for many situation in life. Victor and I have been Friends for a few years and his way of life catches my attention and I think he has great experiences to share! #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJ #LifeStyle #JiuJitsuAsTool #GracieDiet #PurpleBelt #DavidGoggins #Books #CoffeNation #Oss
Episode #15 The Bushido Family
February 06, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 54.2 MBHere we go our #15 Episode is on Youtube and Spotify with @bushidomom4 and @bushidodad The Bushido Family ❗️ Tyrone and Sylvie Kuronen are married dad and mom of 4 kids and BJJ practitioners! This couple are here to show that it is possible to raise 4 kids and still train Jiu-Jitsu. A martial art family love story and dedication ❗️
Episode #14 Tim Groenenberg
January 27, 2021 18:41 - 53 minutes - 50.7 MBHere we go our #14 Episode is on Youtube and Spotify with @timgroenenberg as guest. Tim is a Jiu-Jitsu for life team Member, very talkative and friendly Tim is probably one of the most gym visitors I know. On his vision of building network He says: “ Jiu Jitsu has brought me the possibilities of know many people and build a network were I know lots of people on the whole Ontario.”
Episode #13 Guest Robert
January 20, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MB@holycrapitsbob. Bobby is a Judo Black belt and a Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. "It man interesting feeling, its so familiar but its different in a fact that I'm starting from the very bottom again. I gotta say its incredible humbling." "it was really eye opening to see how people were good on the ground." Great talk and tips from a guys who have been in martial art for while❗️ #Judo #JiuJitsu #BlackBelt #BlueBelt #MartialArtist #Oss
Episode #12 Guest Matt Drost
January 15, 2021 01:53 - 59 minutes - 56.7 MBOn Our Episode #12 We are having Matt Drost! Matt is one of my students and have been training over a year “ “I wasn’t looking for training to go out and look for fights, I wanna to be prepared that if something happens again I can defend myself properly.” “As bouncer I always deescalate verbally.” Please listen like and share!
Episodde #11 Guest Kevin Moreira
January 06, 2021 23:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBKevin is a high-rise construction worker and one of my students at @CambridgeBJJ. On thi episode we talk about the change that BJJ has done on his life, weight loss and few other things. We hope that it can motivate you in anyway so you can try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu out.
Episode #10 Guest Elaine Wynn
December 31, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MB"Not too old Not too late." ☝🏽 This words here is from this amazing person and very inspiring human Elaine Wynn! I had to try my best to talk to her and finally I got the chance, I wanted to know why and how she started training and hopefully We can inspire more people to try Brazilian Jiu-Jiutsu. By watching her videos of training and listing how many time she train a week and how far she drives to train there is no way you cant be motivated! Thank you again @@jiujitsu_grandma I hope ...
Episode #9 Guest Riccardo Ammendolia
December 23, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB@riccardoammendoliabjj ! Also known as “Baleia”, is a Canadian born Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, famed in the grappling circuit for being one of the top commentators and promoters in the sport, having worked with prestigious organizations such as FIVE Grappling, Copa Podio and ADCC. Riccardo Ammendolia was also the first black belt ever graded by the multiple time world champion duo, the Mendes Brothers . We had a great conversation talking about his journey to the black belt and abou...
Episode #8 Guest Beth Wilson!
December 17, 2020 21:55 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBeth Wilson "@bethrosewils" Is one of my student and she has been training BJJ and enjoying it a lot. She also does Olimpic Weight Lifting and competes on it. Her sister is a purple belt and got her into BJJ, Thats when she decided to go and find a gym to train. We talk a lot about been the only girl in the mats and how to deal with it. Beth Lately is the only girl that is active training with us and this is not a problem with her and shouldn't be with any other girls !! #BrazilianJiu...
Episode #7 Guest Mike Parking
December 09, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBMike Parking is one of my students and has been training for a few months, He is enjoying the mats since day one and lately after covid he is more committed. We will talk about his experience on the mats and what have change on his life!! An amazing person and though on training, He learns and apply things really fast. Great training partner to have at the gym. Thank You Mikao !!
Episode #6 Guest Elcirley Silva
December 04, 2020 14:20 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBHead Instroctor GB Mato Grosso and a para athlete, Professor Elcerley and I are talking about some inclusion of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how Para Jiu-Jitsu is getting power. He brings up some number that every city has 20% of disable people, did you know that ? so using this type of data he started to approach this community to introduce BJJ for them ! Thanks,
#5 Episodio Guest Arbie Balajadia
November 25, 2020 13:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB"Bro on my Second day I was submitted 7 times." Arbie and knows each other for a bit of time, and I have him on my social media and I always see how much he puts in to keep training up. Aso he is always teaching his kid too, I think every other day he is giving that knowledge to his soon. So I thought it would be a great interview to know what was his thoughts when He started. Now he gotta get his friend "Jimbo" back on Jiu-Jitsu ! kkkk
Episode #4 guest Mikayla Robinson.
November 18, 2020 04:59 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB@mkayyrobinson : I got into Jiu jitsu for self defence, I had no sports background ! as a kid I was into Gymnastics and Dance. The Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu is what i use when I'm in a stressful situation ( at work or at home) some key concepts like: -When to apply pressure. -Tension / Retention. -How to get the position you want. -Small details. When I first started I thought to myself “ I’m not aggressive enough for this”.
#3 Episode First Impression BJJ.
November 11, 2020 05:45 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMurat Yukselir is a great friend of mine and practitioner and lover of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! He also is a great artist and have amazing talent with sculpture. Check him out @muratyukselir or @muyutsu.art. Thanks Everyone. #JiuJitsu #FirstImpressionBJJ #Art #Sculptures #Artist #MartialArtist
#2 Episode First Impression BJJ.
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHere we are sharing Guy Lachance life changing decision and experience with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Guy is currently a white belt 1 stripe and are training 3 times weekly and evolving every time he step on the mats. Please share it so we can motivate more people around the world to train Jiu-Jitsu. Thanks...