Michael Zenga is a BJJ and judo black belt who has worked extensively with revered coaches such as Travis Stevens, Daniel Gazoni, João Amaral, Jimmy Pedro, and Bernardo Faria. Although ...

Cameron started training Jiu Jitsu at the age of 7 in Centennial, Colorado. He instantly fell in love with the sport and has been absolutely fascinated ever since. Cameron earned his blue belt at the age of 15 before being sidelined by a severe...

He's a 2nd degree black belt under Rickson Gracie, the face of The BJJ Project, the founder of Zero Point Jiu-Jitsu and an all around fascinating human being!Check out at

What happens when a fireball BJJ purple belt falls in love with a warrior, firefighter white belt?  Listen to this episode and find out!

Travis Lemiesz is a BJJ Black Belt and  the owner of a great new academy in Sanford Maine.  Clandestine Submissions exists to invite Jiu-Jitsu practitioners from every level to be their best  and to grow in the martial art that T...

Ian is a BJJ brown belt, United States Marine, and the founder of Rune Nation.  He travels around the world teaching a wide variety of tactical / personal protection seminars.  Find him at @runenationllc and at

This weeks guest is legendary drummer, rockstar, cancer survivor and 4th degree BJJ black belt, Professor Rikki Rockett!

Kevin Reen is a life long competitive athlete, dear friend / training partner and a well trained local Police Officer. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation.

This week we talk about fear, competition and why your 2nd tournament might be more scary than your first.

This week we welcome author, film maker and BJJ Blue Belt, Parker Jamison!Check out her new book The Rage of Jinn here

In this episode we hear from a doctor who's training schedule is about to change and we talk about the power of making commitments.  

Tyler Paterson does and has done LOT of cool / weird stuff!From professional improv to being a published author, college professor and a finance guy, at the center of  Tyler's multi-directional  heart is a love for Jiu-Jitsu!&...

In this episode we talk about etiquette, tradition and how to handle change.

Julia Gibney is a new white belt with a contagious fire in her belly and a wisdom that is sure to inspire.

Matt is a firefighter, Emt, family man, and a BJJ purple belt.  He also happens to by my friend / training partner.  His new company, Calm in Chaos LLC is committed to helping people become their own first responders.Follow hi...

We talk about adapting without quitting and answer a question about scaring new people off.

Today we talk about the fact that I'm in a good mood and we answer a question about fear.

Tom Corrie is a good man with a great story.  He's an example of someone who never gives up and pushes himself in service of helping others, while always working to be his personal best.  Follow him Instagram: @to...

Deborah is a single mom who works and trains hard.  Bjj, Muay Thai, Boxing and Judo. Today we hear her story and I talk about spatchcocking a turkey.

This week me marvel at people with adult responsibilities who find time to train, what it's like to train with something that makes you feel vulnerable or embarrassed and a bunch of other exciting stuff.

MWB is back!  In this episode we talk about what it means to know Jiu-Jitsu, how to deal with over protective purple belts and we talk about what happens when life gets in the way. 

Trish Ryan is firecracker of a human being and the mother of Gordon and Nicky Ryan.  Enjoy this wide ranging conversation!Nicky's stuffhttps://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=Nic...

Jon is a father, husband, accomplished outdoorsman, and a BJJ brown belt.  He also happens to be ORIGIN Maine’s first ever employee. Jon has become a fast friend and I'm excited to share this conversation.Use discount code TRI...

Master Carlos Machado is one of the pioneers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the United States. He comes from a lineage of BJJ legends, being the eldest of the Machado brothers and cousins to the Gracie family, who created this art. He starte...

Tips is a black belt in the 10th Planet system under Scott “Einstein” Epstein and has been teaching no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu since 2012. He served as the main coach for various programs at 10th Planet West LA and 10th Planet Van Nuys. Addition...