
The IBJJF Podcast
The IBJJF Podcast is the official podcast of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Tune in to hear interviews with the top coaches and athletes in the sport as well as breakdowns and analysis of the biggest events.
Episodes
79 episodes
IBJJF Podcast Episode 79 - 2024 Pans Preview With Samir Chantre
The 2024 Pans are almost here! Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk all about the event, including all the stars you won't want to miss.
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Episode 79
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21:06

IBJJF Podcast Episode 78 - The Absolute No-Gi GP Card Is STACKED
The IBJJF Absolute No-Gi GP is stacked! Samir Chantre joins the IBJJF Podcast to talk about the no-gi absolute bracket along with the gi super fights.Kingz Kimonos is a proud sponsor of the IBJJF Absolute No-Gi GP. Visit kingz.com to ch...
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Episode 78
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31:05

IBJJF Podcast Episode 77 - Samir Chantre Breaks Down EPIC 2024 Europeans
The IBJJF Podcast is back and this time we are once again joined by Samir Chantre. Samir helps us break down all the incredible jiu-jitsu we witnessed at the 2024 European Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Paris, France. From insane submissions to raz...
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Episode 77
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31:05

IBJJF Podcast Episode 76 - Bruno Frazatto Discusses Competitive Career & 2024 Season
Professor Bruno Frazato joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his competition career, his transition to full-time academy owner, his students recent competitive success, the 2024 competition season, and much more.
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Episode 76
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24:22

IBJJF Podcast Episode 75 - European Champion Malachi Edmond Talks Return to Paris
2023 European Champion Malachi Edmond joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his journey to black belt, winning the 2023 Europeans, competing in Paris again this year, his goals for 2024, and much more!
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Episode 75
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21:34

IBJJF Podcast Episode 74 - World No-Gi Champions Lucas Valente & Andressa Cintra
Lucas Valente and Andressa Cintra both won gold at the 2023 IBJJF World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championships, the final event of 2023. What was even more remarkable was that this was the second time the husband and wife achieved this feat in 2023, as ...
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Episode 74
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32:03

IBJJF Podcast Episode 73 - Kennedy Maciel Returns at Worlds No-Gi
World & Pan No-Gi Champion Kennedy Maciel returns to the featherweight division at this year's Worlds No-Gi. After a long break due to injury, Kennedy will return to the event where he won his first World title back in 2018. The World No-Gi...
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25:50

IBJJF Podcast Episode 72 - The IBJJF Crown Recap With Samir Chantre
The IBJJF Crown took place on Sunday, November 19th, where six new champions were Crowned in Long Beach, California. Samir Chantre joined the podcast to help break down the championship performances from each of the new Crown winners.
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Episode 72
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42:04

IBJJF Podcast Episode 71 - The IBJJF Crown Preview With Samir Chantre
The IBJJF Crown is almost here! Samir Chantre joined the podcast to break down all six divisions at the inaugural IBJJF Crown. The event takes place on Sunday, November 19th at the iconic Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Don't miss some of th...
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Episode 71
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51:44

IBJJF Podcast Episode 70 - Fabricio Andrey Joins The Podcast To Discuss The Crown
Fabricio Andrey will compete at The IBJJF Crown on Sunday, November 19th. He joined the podcast to talk about the event and training at Alliance with Michael Langhi and Fabio Gurgel.
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Episode 70
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15:25

IBJJF Podcast Episode 69 - Absolute GP & Jiu-Jitsu CON Recap With Samir Chantre
We brought in Samir Chantre to help us recap all the action from the 2023 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. We also talked about the impact Jiu-Jitsu CON is having on the community.
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Episode 69
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40:01

IBJJF Podcast Episode 68 - Samir Chantre Breaks Down the Absolute GP and Jiu-Jitsu CON
Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast once again to break down the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. He also talks about Jiu-Jitsu CON's significance to the jiu-jitsu community and World Masters.
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Episode 68
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41:06

IBJJF Podcast Episode 67 - Get To Know Paulo Merlin Ahead of Absolute GP
Gracie Barra's Paulo Merlin is the latest addition to the stacked IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. Paulo talks about coming up through the ranks, representing Gracie Barra, his excitement to be part of the GP, and much more.
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Episode 67
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12:14

IBJJF Podcast Episode 66 - Emily Fernandez On Her GP Super Fight Against Janaina Lebre
Emily Fernandez is a black belt representing team LEAD BJJ. She'll be taking on Janaina Lebre in a super fight at the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. She joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss her career and this highly anticipated match.
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11:26

IBJJF Podcast Episode 65 - Eduardo "Dudu" On His Super Fight With Cole Abate
Eduardo "Dudu" Granzotto is a new black belt representing team CheckMat. On Friday September 1st, Dudu makes his black belt debut against Cole Abate in a highly anticipated Absolute GP super fight. Dudu talks about his origins in the sport and ...
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Episode 65
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17:29

IBJJF Podcast Episode 64 - Cole Abate On His Black Belt Promotion & GP Super Fight
Cole Abate was recently promoted to black belt following a tremendous 2023 that included gold medals at the Europeans, Pans, Worlds, and Asian Championships. He talks about his year, getting his black belt, and his GP super fight against Eduard...
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Episode 64
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25:18

IBJJF Podcast Episode 63 - Sebastian Rodriguez On His Super Fight With Ronaldo Junior
Sebastian Rodriguez is a Pan and World No-Gi Champion and a Worlds bronze medalist. He joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix super fight against Ronaldo Junior, starting jiu-jitsu in his hometown in Costa Rica, tr...
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Episode 63
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22:57

IBJJF Podcast Episode 62 - Jackson Nagai On Worlds, American Nationals, & More
2023 American National Champion and Worlds bronze medalist Jackson Nagai joined the latest episode of the IBJJF Podcast. Jackson talked about his performances at American Nationals and Worlds, watching his brother Sam win his first World title,...
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25:32

IBJJF Podcast Episode 61 - Newly Promoted Black Belt Rayron Gracie
Rayron Gracie won the brown belt absolute title at the 2023 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships. He joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about winning gold after several second place finishes in major tournaments, being promoted to black belt by IBJJF Ha...
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Episode 61
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18:37

IBJJF Podcast Episode 60 - 2023 Worlds Double Gold Champion Victor Hugo
2023 Worlds ultra heavy and open class champion Victor Hugo joined the IBJJF Podcast for the second time to talk about his incredible competition performances in 2023.
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Episode 60
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34:28

IBJJF Podcast Episode 59 - 2023 Featherweight World Champion Sam Nagai
2023 Featherweight World Champion Sam Nagai joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about winning his first World title. Sam faced many tough opponents on his road to gold including Alex Sodre, Isaac Doederlein, and Diego Sodre.
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Episode 59
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24:07

IBJJF Podcast Episode 58 - 2023 Worlds Recap With Samir Chantre
The 2023 Worlds was an electric event, with amazing matches and a crowd that was buzzing throughout the weekend. Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss the main storylines from this edition of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
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Episode 58
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39:33

IBJJF Podcast Episode 57 - Samir Chantre Breaks Down The 2023 Worlds
The 2023 Worlds are almost here! Samir Chantre joins the IBJJF Podcast to break down the biggest jiu-jitsu event of the year.
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Episode 57
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52:09

IBJJF Podcast Episode 56 - Jake Watson Worlds Matchups Preview
The 2023 World Championships are now just days away. Jake Watson joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss some of the potential matchups we could see at the biggest jiu-jitsu tournament of the year.
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Episode 56
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31:37

IBJJF Podcast Episode 55 - JT Torres Returns To The World Championships!
JT Torres of Atos Jiu-Jitsu makes his return to the Worlds On Saturday June 3rd. He joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about returning to gi competition, the lightweight division at the Worlds, and much more.
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Episode 55
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19:37
