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10. Rule Changes

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - January 01, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes
Save jiu jitsu. Featuring Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine. 

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9. Mat Etiquette

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - December 17, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes
Do you know the unsaid rules of the gym? Featuring Kenny Florian, Alan "Finfou" Nascimento, and more.

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8. Creonte

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - December 01, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes
Is it taboo to train at another school? Featuring (in order of appearance) Spencer Pratt, Heath Pedigo, Mikey Musumeci, and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine. Call in at (562) 999-1722.

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7. I Moved to Mexico

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - November 17, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes
A jiu-jitsu adventure across the republic to the south. Featuring Jason Cox.

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6. Daisy in the Mud

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes
The long lost prince of BJJ finds himself at a Kendo match in Japan. Featuring narration and original music by Ralek Gracie.

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BONUS: Pitbull Attack

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes
A 9-year-old becomes a jiu jitsu superhero.  Featuring Drew Heredia.

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4. Spirit of Change

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes
Shake off those demons. Featuring (in order of appearance) Gezary Matuda, Emily Kwok, and Ro ‘The Show’ Malabanan.

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5. Pitbull Attack

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes
A 9-year-old becomes a jiu jitsu superhero.  Featuring Drew Heredia.

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BONUS: Daisy in the Mud

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes
The long lost prince of BJJ finds himself at a Kendo match in Japan. Featuring narration and original music by Ralek Gracie.

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3. Stinky Gi Guy

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 06:00 - 7 minutes
There's always one. Featuring (in order of appearance) Andre Vaughan, Dennis Asche, Caleb Khan, and Emily Kwok.

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2. Mat Enforcer

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes
Keeping the peace. Featuring (in order of appearance) Jared Weiner, Matt Darcy, PJ O’Sullivan, Marcos Torregrosa, and Caleb Khan.

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1. Sea of Blue Belts

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 20, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes
What does it mean to be a blue belt? Featuring (in order of appearance) Riccardo Ammendolia, Luis ‘Limao’ Heredia, Ron Manes, Emily Kwok, Jared Weiner, and Luigi Mondelli.

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Fashion and Jiu-Jitsu with Masafumi 'Bebe' Watanabe

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - February 02, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes
Tokyo fashion and streetwear standout Masafumi 'Bebe' Watanabe talks about his passion for jiu-jitsu, his brand Bedwin and the Heartbreakers, and provides some insight into his forthcoming collaboration with Shoyoroll.

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Scott Caan's Jiu-Jitsu Journey

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - January 21, 2021 23:00 - 54 minutes
Actor Scott Caan talks about learning jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles in the mid-90s, how he loves that one in BJJ cares he's an A-list celebrity,  the pros and cons of private lessons, training in Hawaii while filming Hawaii 5-0, and why grappling continues to be a passion in his life.

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Grassroots American Jiu-Jitsu with Heath Pedigo

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - December 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour
The coach of one of the most exciting new jiu-jitsu academies, Daisy Fresh, tells us the story behind the unique team name, his emphasis on work-ethic, and the philosophies that have helped him shape world-champions at his humble gym in the middle of Illinois.

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Ralek Gracie on Tradition and Transformation

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - December 19, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes
We catch up with the elusive Ralek Gracie to talk about everything from growing up with the most famous last name in martial arts, what it felt like to beat Sakuraba, developing individual creativity, the lasting impact of Metamoris, his perspective on legacy, and his jiu-jitsu journey coming fu...

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From Jiu-Jitsu to Reality TV with Spencer Pratt

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - December 14, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes
Legendary Reality TV super-villian Spencer Pratt talks about his lifetime relationship with jiu-jitsu, training in his loft above Skid Row, getting an ex-girlfriend “swooped” in Brazil, the old-school smelly gis at the legendary Tijuca Tennis Club, his regrets about passing on private lessons ba...

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Joel Tudor on Jiu-Jitsu Style and Culture

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - December 07, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes
'Bear' visits surf icon and jiu-jitsu world champion Joel Tudor at his academy Surffight in Del Mar, California to talk about the connection between surfing and BJJ, why he took up grappling at 25, and what the sport needs in order to continue to grow.

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Photography with Kenneth Cappello

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - November 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour
Renowned fashion and music photographer Kenneth Cappello finally tells the story behind his mysterious Laurel Canyon Fight Club, gives away some of the secrets behind his continued success as a photographer, and talks about what it’s like to shoot everyone from Mike Tyson to Young Thug to Billie...

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Mastering Your Higher Self with Stefan Kocev

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - October 24, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes
Black belt Stefan Kocev talks about the early days of Rickson Gracie jiu jitsu in Los Angeles, his journey as a photographer, and how he uses the healing power of the outdoors in his recovery program Bodhi Casa.

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Buchecha on Pan Ams and Heel Hooks

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - October 21, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes
The legendary Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida breaks down his day-to-day routine, his thoughts on the recent Pan Ams, and the inclusion of heel hooks in the IBJJF.

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Art and Jiu-Jitsu with Gardar Eide Einarsson

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - October 05, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes
Norwegian-born artist Gardar Eide Einarsson calls in from his home in Tokyo to talk about how his work as a fine artist connects with his personality as a jiu-jitsu fighter.

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Art with Gardar Eide Einarsson

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - October 05, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes
Norwegian-born artist Gardar Eide Einarsson calls in from his home in Tokyo to talk about how his work as a fine artist connects with his personality as a jiu-jitsu fighter.

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Lupe Fiasco on His Martial Arts Legacy

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 30, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour
Hip hop legend Lupe Fiasco talks about growing up in his father Gregory Jaco's dojo on the South Side of Chicago, and how he's realized that rap was just an extension of his way as a warrior. 

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Fighting for Social Justice with Tyrone Glover

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 21, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes
OG West Coast blackbelt Tyrone Glover talks about the good ol' days of competitive grappling, his career as an attorney focused on civil rights, and how to get more involved in social action.

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The Gardening Gi with Carlos Morera

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour
Carlos Morera, cofounder of The Cactus Store, talks about the inspiration and process behind The Gardening Gi—a special project we did together, getting into the rare plant game, and the social activism his team has been a part of this year.

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Breaking Out of the BJJ Bubble with Gezary Matuda

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - September 05, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes
We talk to 3x World Champion Gezary Matuda about the challenges of building a career in jiu jitsu, and her goal of bringing more women to the sport.

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Getting to Know Marcelo Garcia

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - August 28, 2020 01:00 - 58 minutes
We asked the Greatest Of All Time about his life off the mat, being a good human being, and his return as a competitor.

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Getting to Know Marcelo Garcia

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - August 28, 2020 01:00 - 58 minutes
We asked the Greatest Of All Time about his life off the mat, being a good human being, and his return as a competitor.

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Old Man Jiu-Jitsu with Leo Viera

THE JIU JITSU TAPES - August 24, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes
We visit Checkmat HQ in Long Beach, California, to check in with one of the most progressive and influential jiu-jitsu competitors ever—our friend Leo Viera.

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