Great Canadian BJJ Show
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Every episode is an interesting story!
Host Josh Presley is a high level BJJ black belt training 15 years+. This show we talk with athletes across all belt levels. From interesting hobbyists to high level world competitors who juggle training and life, methods of training, talking about current events in the sport of jiu-jitsu, sharing our experiences on the mats good or bad.
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Episodes
Rogue Grand Prix Recap Show w/ Scott King
October 02, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 73 MBBJJ black belt and Rogue Grand Prix champion 2023, Josh Presley breaks down the biggest event in Atlantic Canada. Alongside his student and cornerman for the event, Scott King (BJJ blue belt). Listen as they recap the event experience and the matches. Timestamps Intro (What is Rogue Grand Prix, No time limit matches) 0:00-06:14 Bracket, blind draw 06:15-09:00 First round matches Presley vs. Scott Mackinnon (first match nerves, mental battle) 09:01-00:12:49 Abbie vs. Tori 00:12:50-00:16:...
Running a BJJ gym w/ Josh Presley and Hayden Francis
September 25, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis podcast episode is focused on running a BJJ school. Hayden Francis is a BJJ black belt and owner of Preta Academy in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Hayden sits down with Josh who runs a club (Presley BJJ) in Wellington, Nova Scotia.
Elisabeth Clay - BJJ Black Belt, No Gi World Champion, Polaris 20K GP Winner, ADCC
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBElisabeth Clay is one of the top competitors in BJJ! Most recently she has won 20K Polaris GP, No Gi Worlds (weight and open class), Pan American Championships 2023. She was also invited to ADCC 2022 which she talks about - along with her views on leg locks, how to get more women into BJJ and more! Please follow Presley BJJ on Instagram and YouTube.
New Brunswick BJJ history featuring Jon Kelly
July 07, 2023 19:43 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis episode covers the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. 🇨🇦 From the early 1990’s until present (June 2023). My guest is BJJ black belt and club owner - Jon Kelly!
Nova Scotia BJJ History featuring Ray McKinnon
June 10, 2023 12:59 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis episode is dedicated to how BJJ came to Nova Scotia (early 1990’s) and the evolution up until today (June 2023). Guest Ray McKinnon has been training martial arts for over 30 years! Mainly Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and also BJJ. Thanks Ray for a great episode, follow him on IG - budoray
Dr. Valerie Worthington BJJ black belt (3rd degree), author, life coach
March 24, 2023 00:28 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBValerie Worthington is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, author of Training Wheels "How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road Trip Jump-Started My Search for a Fulfilling Life" (link below), has a doctorate in educational psychology from Michigan State University, and is a certified life coach! Val has been training Brazilian jiu-jitsu since 1998 and was given her black belt by Johnny Ramirez and John Ouano of New Breed Academy in Santa Fe Springs, California. Buy Val's book. Training Whe...
Sarah Wilson FLA Champion - SEASON 2 05
November 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBSarah Wilson BJJ brown belt, MMA fighter, world traveller. We talk about her experience at ADCC 2022 trials, what she changed to win matches and more. Follow Swayyback on IG.
Vince Lucente Sports Science Expert SEASON 2 04
November 07, 2022 08:58 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBVince has been in the strength and conditioning industry for 12+ years. We talk Weight lifting, weight cutting, how to get an advantage off the mat, “how can I do more?” Vince answers all our strength and conditioning questions about BJJ!
Brad Sullivan BJJ Brown Belt - SEASON 2 03
October 30, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBAmazing episode with brown belt, BRAD SULLIVAN! He shares his incredible story of how he turned his life around with the help of BJJ! He’s a dad, business owner, motivator, runs a podcast…he does it all! Check out Brad’s podcast ‘I’m Still Standing’ https://open.spotify.com/show/0AyIe6PhgBzjyHiibaUO1q?si=S_xpogrgSNO6WDZP_P-n-A
‘Judo’ Jon Williams - SEASON 2 02
October 23, 2022 10:48 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBJJ black belt from FREDRICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK. Jon Williams has been training almost 20 years! 10 pro MMA on his resume, he tells some great stories! A boat load of wisdom from a humble guy! Check out his gym Flow State BJJ in Saint John, NB.
Jeremy Hull FLA 5 Recap - SEASON 2 01
October 17, 2022 08:19 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBSeason TWO. Episode ONE. Speaking with Jeremy Hull. FLA producer, BJJ blue belt. Jeremy is heavily involved with behind the scenes with the fighters making amazing videos.
Jeremy Hull - FLA 5 Recap
October 17, 2022 08:19 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBSeason TWO. Episode ONE. Speaking with Jeremy Hull. FLA producer, BJJ blue belt. Jeremy is heavily involved with behind the scenes with the fighters making amazing videos.
Jeremy Hull - FLA 5 Recap - SEASON 2 01
October 17, 2022 08:19 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBSeason TWO. Episode ONE. Speaking with Jeremy Hull. FLA producer, BJJ blue belt. Jeremy is heavily involved with behind the scenes with the fighters making amazing videos.
27. Brianna Ste-Marie ADCC East Coast Trials Champion
December 14, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBFrom MONTREAL, QUEBEC! Brianna Ste Marie joins the show to talk about competing and winning some of the biggest events in the world. Combat JJ, No Gi Worlds, WNO, ADCC…Brianna has been very busy the last few months and she kindly shares her experiences through each of those events. Also some talk on her receiving her black belt
26. IBJJF Worlds 2021 Preview Show
December 07, 2021 09:38 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBWorlds is going down this week! The first World Championships since 2019! Listen as I go through each weight class and tell you who I think will do well, who my betting money is on, and what to watch out for.
25. Rob Logan MXT Saint John, NB. Big winner at FLA 2 TKO victory
October 25, 2021 08:04 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBFrom TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA! Coming off his epic fight of the night performance at Fight League Atlantic 2, Rob Logan joins the show. We talked about crazy 3rd round TKO, his camp leading up to it vs. His debut camp, the highs and lows of MMA, and his big plans for the future. Great episode, thanks Rob!
24. Abbie Wainwright Summerside MMA, making her MMA debut at FLA 2
October 13, 2021 08:47 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBRepresenting SUMMERSIDE MMA. From soccer star to jiu-jitsu competitor and now MMA fighter, Abbie Wainwright joins the show! She talked about how she got started in martial arts, teaching kids, her competition history and why she decided to step into a cage to fight mixed martial arts. Thanks Abbie!
23. Rob Robles MMA fighter/Nurse competing at Fight League Atlantic 2
September 27, 2021 07:57 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBFrom CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES. Life long martial artist, MMA fighter and community nurse Rob Robles joins the show! We chatted about the training camp for this fight, what it was like growing up in the Philippines and how he ended up in Halifax. Also one of the best self defence stories ever told on the podcast! Check out his fight at FLA 2 October 16th in Moncton, NB!
22. Chris Jessulat Rogue Grappling CEO (Maritime grappling promotion)
September 20, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 73 MBFrom LOWER COVERDALE, NEW BRUNSWICK! Rogue Grappling CEO joins me to talk about the origin of Rogue Grappling, his history in amateur wrestling including training with a Canadian Olympian. We also talked about BJJNB, what it is and why it’s necessary for the development of the sport. Thanks Chris!
21. Mike Mallot coach at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, California. Jiu-jitsu black belt
September 06, 2021 09:59 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBFrom ONTARIO, CANADA! One of my old training partners, Mike Mallot joins me for the show. We talked about the importance of a tight knit team, losing and finding motivation to fight, staying calm under pressure, and his big fighting coming up in October at UFC Apex Center. We also shared quite a few funny training stories. Great episode for MMA lovers!
20. Alison Tremblay one of Canada’s most accomplished grapplers,black belt from Carleton Place, Ont.
August 30, 2021 19:47 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBFrom CARLETON PLACE, ONTARIO…one of the most accomplished jiu-jitsu practitioners in all of Canada, Alison Tremblay joins me for the show! Alison has had some amazing experiences in her career. Competed at IBJJF Worlds at every belt level (winning twice), competing in ADCC and being a overall badass. Listen to her story over the last 13 years and what it’s like having a brother AND Father who are BJJ black belts.
19. Jaret MacIntosh Pictou County BJJ. OG black belt in Nova Scotia.
August 23, 2021 11:12 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBFrom PICTOU COUNTY, NS. BJJ and Judo black belt. Entire life doing martial arts. OG black belt in NS. Got his purple belt from John Danaher! Jaret Macintosh joins me for a great episode. We discussed learning BJJ online now compared to when we were blue belts, differences between Judo and BJJ, are our epic 30 min no time limit match from 2019.
18. Chris White Charlottetown BJJ, Prince Edward Island. BJJ black belt
August 16, 2021 08:01 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBFrom HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. One of my main training partners from white to black belt and one of the founders of Charlottetown BJJ, Chris White! We talked about the evolution of jiu-jitsu in the Maritimes and what it was like going from white belt to black belt in a gym know for tough sparring.
17. Joe Pilmer FLA Kumite 3 Champion, MXT Saint John, New Brunswick
August 09, 2021 12:26 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBFrom SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK! I’m joined by the Kumite 3 Champion…Joe Pilmer! He talked about his recent victory recapping his 4 tough matches to win the belt. Also hear about his incredible fitness and weight loss journey in 2021, his BREAKING BAD camp for the event, and lots more!
16. Hood Rich ATOS HQ black belt under Andre Galvao
August 02, 2021 09:12 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBFrom COLE HARBOUR, NS. I’m joined by Hood Rich who tells the story from going to successful rugby player, to winning the Atos dream experience contest, getting his black belt from Andre Galvao a few years later. Find out who are the toughest guys at Atos, and how the Mendes Bros influenced his game and move to San Diego.
15. Craig Ferguson on rolling with Royce Gracie, BJJ travels in Hawaii, Ryan Jimmo and more
July 26, 2021 07:36 - 1 hour - 108 MBFrom LONDON, ONTARIO. Jiu-jitsu black belt, judo brown belt, kids instructor, my old training partner and the toughest steamroller from turtle in the game…Craig Ferguson joins the show! Great convo about best ways to teach beginners, BJJ while travelling, funny Royce Gracie stories and more.
14. Carlos Cesar Nunes beach volleyball man to BJJ black belt, military training with Marco Ruas,
July 19, 2021 07:37 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBFrom RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL...BJJ black belt and one of the main instructors at Halifax BJJ Society and my friend, Carlos joins the show! He recalls his BJJ journey from meeting UFC legend Marco Ruas while in the military in his youth, to training in Hong Kong and Rio. He covered his entire story in this interview. Thanks Carlos!
13. Jon Thomas IBJJF World Champion on intelligent, conceptual training methods to improve faster
July 12, 2021 08:05 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBFrom ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, IBJJF brown belt World Champion (x2) and one of the best minds in the sport…Jon Thomas joins the show! We covered self responsibility when it comes to your own training, using competition as feedback, breaking old movement patterns, value of specific training and more. This one is can’t miss if you’re a jiu-jitsu nerd like me. Thanks so much to Jon for the episode!
12. Hannette Staack ADDC Champion talks her journey, and challenge for Gabi Garcia!
July 05, 2021 08:07 - 59 minutes - 55 MBIBJJF Hall of Fame, 3x ADCC Champion, and 7 time IBJJF black belt World Champion…Hannette Staack joins me for this episode! So cool to talk with someone who has so much experience training and competing since 1997. We talked about her history at ADCC and so much more! Thank you for the great conversation Hannette.
11. Brian Byrne on legend of The Karate Kid movie, growing up in Newfoundland, BJJ on the road
June 28, 2021 07:58 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBFrom STEADY BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND…the legend, Brian Byrne joins the show! Brian talked about his humble upbringing in Newfoundland, what he really loves about BJJ, what draws musicians to BJJ, and what happened at a Tool concert lead to him trying the sport? Brian is a great friend and a class act on and off the mats.
10. Adam Piercey on role models in training, most important techniques for beginners, Vince Carter
June 21, 2021 07:59 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFrom the ANNAPOLIS VALLEY, NOVA SCOTIA...BJJ brown belt and true martial arts veteran Adam Piercey joins the show. We talked about his start in muay thai before he got interested in BJJ. His experience training at Atos and Marcelo Garcia Academy. Turning negatives into positives on the mat, and some Kobe Bryant wisdom!
9. Christine Fader part 2. How to train with women, how to deal with losing, IBJJF quiz and more
June 14, 2021 09:09 - 44 minutes - 41 MBPart 2 of my chat with my good friend, teammate, BJJ brown belt, masters World Champion, Christine Fader! We talked about how to train with women and how it’s a weird question, how some people care too much about tapping out in training, learning vs. Winning, who are favourite female IBJJF players are, and who was the first female black belt she ever rolled with?
8. Christine Fader on winning Master Worlds, best teaching methods, getting outside of your comfort
June 07, 2021 08:42 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBFrom HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. I’m joined by my long time friend and training partner, one of the instructors at Halifax BJJ Society, BJJ brown belt, Masters World Champion...Christine Fader! We talked about the best way to study off the mats, teaching outside your own game, gravitating toward the techniques you like and more. Stay tuned for part 2 coming next week!
7. WNO Jones vs. Panza Recap, match-by-match analysis
June 04, 2021 13:59 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBMatch by match analysis of the Who’s Number One event on May 28th 2021. Headlined by Craig Jones vs. Luiz Panza. Discussing the techniques and tactics shown by the competitors.
6. Melyssa Hutchinson on training in Brazil, importance of having a good first experience and more
May 31, 2021 10:24 - 42 minutes - 39 MBFrom the ANNAPOLIS VALLEY, NOVA SCOTIA I’m joined by BJJ black belt, Melyssa Hutchinson! Melyssa started out training in NS at Abhaya, before moving on to own an academy in NB. We chatted about what it’s been like running an academy during the pandemic, building team cohesion, giving back to the community, and the inspiring growth of women’s BJJ in the Maritimes.
5. Matt McEwan on evolution of leg locks, benefits of wrestling, training in Bahamas, SurvivorSeries
May 24, 2021 09:54 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBFrom SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK. BJJ brown belt, 10+ years experience, a lot of people’s favourite training partner, my student..Matt McEwan joins the show. We talked about his start in martial arts, why he’s an advanced learner, keys to longevity, how Bret Hart is the OG combat athlete in Canada and we made a dream Survivor Series main event!
4. Chris Bright on 90’s grappling, first MMA tournament in NS, wrestling with Ben Askern and more
May 17, 2021 03:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBFrom COLE HARBOUR, NOVA SCOTIA we are joined by BJJ brown belt, my student Chris Bright joins the show. Chris started training martial arts in the 90’s and still trains daily. We talked about his roots in Taekwondo, learning BJJ from magazines and videos without any real instruction, his experience training in Winnipeg, and much more. Follow me on IG | @presleybjj https://www.instagram.com/presleybjj
3. Derek ‘Cat’ Clarke on impressive local talent, Fight League Atlantic, Kelly Hrudy and more
May 08, 2021 12:37 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBFrom PICTOU, NOVA SCOTIA long time BJJ/MMA event promoter, BJJ black belt, trained for over a decade...Derek Clarke joins the show. We talked about his hometown Pictou, NS, early days of training, why ego and respect is important, and getting invites on old MMA tracker. Follow me on IG | @presleybjj https://www.instagram.com/presleybjj
2. What Are The Rules? Breakdown of most popular rule sets
May 06, 2021 09:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBTalking the various rule sets used in modern BJJ competition. I talk about IBJJF, EBI, WNO, ADCC and submission only rules and my experience with them. Follow me on IG | @presleybjj https://www.instagram.com/presleybjj
2. What Are The Rules?
May 06, 2021 09:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBTalking the various rule sets used in modern BJJ competition. I talk about IBJJF, EBI, WNO, ADCC and submission only rules and my experience with them. Follow me on IG | @presleybjj https://www.instagram.com/presleybjj
What Are The Rules?
May 06, 2021 09:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBTalking the various rule sets used in modern BJJ competition. I talk about IBJJF, EBI, WNO, ADCC and submission only rules and my experience with them.
1. No gi trends, WNO Lovato vs. Burns Event Recap
May 03, 2021 12:41 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBTalking about current trends in no gi grappling, and recapping the matches from the Who’s Number One event from April 30th, 2021. Follow me on IG | @presleybjj https://www.instagram.com/presleybjj
No gi trends, WNO Lovato vs. Burns Event Recap
May 03, 2021 12:41 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBTalking about current trends in no gi grappling, and recapping the matches from the Who’s Number One event from April 30th, 2021. Follow me on IG | @presleybjj https://www.instagram.com/presleybjj
Trailer
April 30, 2021 19:44 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBWelcome to the Great Canadian BJJ Show! Introducing myself, the host Josh Presley. Training and competing in BJJ since 2007. 99% of my training has been in my home province, tiny little Nova Scotia, Canada. We will talk about current events in the sport, interview athletes and talk about our experiences good or bad along the way. Follow me on IG | @presleybjj https://www.instagram.com/presleybjj