Mon, 9 June 2014
This week we take a break from having a guest on the show and Gary and Byron talk about making changes to your BJJ game. In this episode we talk about:
We are giving away a Fuji Sports rash guard (Moko or Robo). We are doing a contest over the next four episodes. We will pick one of the four episodes at random and then choose a random winner from that episodes pool of people. You will have 24 hours to respond, then I will try someone else. Ways to enter the contest:
The quote of the week: "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great." Tom Hanks, A League of Their Own Article of the week: 3-star Army general earns his black belt armytimes.com |
Mon, 2 June 2014
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Ostap Manastryski is a brown belt under Elliott Bayev, he trains and teaches at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Toronto Canada. Ostap breaks down BJJ videos on his YouTube channel, this is a great resource for anyone wanting to better understand BJJ. We talk about
Links Article of the week- "3 Ways to Deal With Injuries in BJJ" Grapplearts.com Check out these videos BJJ Video Anaylsis - Otavio Sousa omoplata attack vs Lucas Lepri
Direct download: Epi_33_Breaking_things_down_with_Ostap_Manastyrski.mp3
Category:bjj -- posted at: 11:51am CDT |
Mon, 26 May 2014
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio This week we are joined by Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan was recently awarded his black belt from Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti. You will find Jonathan training, teaching, and positional sparring at The Alliance headquarters in Atlanta. This interview we talk about:
Quote of the week- "Fail, fail again, fail better" Samuel Beckett. This quote was presented by New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code Daniel Coyle. Check out our interview with Daniel Coyle here Sponsor- Fujisports.com Save 10% off your purchase at Fujisports.com with the coupon code “BJJBrick” Links Article of the week- "5 Things to Focus on When Teaching BJJ to Children" from blog.gameness.com
Direct download: Epi_32_Interview_with_Alliance_black_belt_Jonathan_Macarrao_Thomas.mp3
Category:bjj -- posted at: 1:41pm CDT |
Mon, 19 May 2014
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Daniel Coyle is a New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code and The Little Book of Talent. He is one of the leading authorities on developing talent. He may not be a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but his ideas about how to practice can help you understand how you learn. The methods he has found could help catapult your game to the next level and beyond. We start off with these basic definitions: Talent Hotbed- A place that has an unusual amount of extraordinary performers. These places can be studied and we can learn about their different training techniques. Muscle Memory- This is a not a real thing, all your muscle is controlled from your brain. Muscle has no memory. Myelin- When you build new skills they are insulated by a myelin sheath. This sheath gets thicker as you practice and push yourself. The thicker it becomes the faster and easier your connections become. Deep Practice- This is the sweet spot when you are putting a lot of myelin between your connections. People who continually put their selves in a deep practice learn quickly. An example of this would be sparring with someone who is a little better than you. We talk about:
Quote of the week- “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle. This quote was presented by Ryan Hall. If you missed Ryan’s interview with us it can be found here. Episode 30. In an amazing coincidence this quote is in the first few pages of Daniel Coyle’s book The Little Book of Talent. Article of the week- “Starting BJJ: What to Expect on your First Class”. From Grapplearts.com Sponsor- Fujisports.com If you are looking for a great first gi you cannot go wrong with the AllAround Gi. It is a high quality gi and has a very good price. Save 10% off your purchase at Fujisports.com with the coupon code “BJJBrick” Links |
Mon, 12 May 2014
In Episode 30 of the BjjBrick podcast we talk with Ryan Hall. Ryan is widely considered one of the best lightweight submission grapplers in the world. Ryan owns 50/50 Jiu-Jitsu in Falls Church, Virginia. He is a Black Belt under Felipe Costa and a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter representing Tristar Gym. Check out a more detailed bio of Ryan Hall here. In this interview we talk about:
Quote of the week: This quote was presented and broken down by Stephen Whittier, “Just when you think you have all the answers, I will change all the questions”. I was unable to find who said this originally. If you missed it be sure to check out our full interview with Stephen Whittier here. Sponsor- Fujisports.com Check out the light weight gi. It is great for competition weigh-ins and staying cool in the summer heat. Save 10% off your purchase at Fujisports.com with this coupon code “BJJBrick”. Links: Article of the week: “Losing is Good for You” NYTimes.com Ryans DVDs www.groundfighter.com Watch Ryan’s next fight here gofightlive
Direct download: Epi_30_Ryan_Hall_Interview_BJJ_MMA_and_Self-defense.mp3
Category:bjj -- posted at: 10:00am CDT |
Mon, 5 May 2014
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Stephen Whittier is a black belt under Roberto Maia. He has an academy in Wareham Massachusetts Called SBG East Coast. Stephen has become a huge resource for the over 40 grappler. He has lots of great advice not just for the over 40 grappler, but anyone who steps on the mat. In this interview with Stephen Whittier we talk about:
Quote of the week “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” Mark Twain Links Article of the week- “3 Simple Things Great Teachers do” TheTalentCode.com by Daniel Coyle Free email series: 40plusbjjlive.com 40 Plus Membership Site and Online Academy: 40plusperformanceacademy.com Stephen’s email Info@40plusbjj.com |
Mon, 28 April 2014
This week we talk to Dwane Clifford about training BJJ and how supplements can be a tool to help you reach your goals. Dwane is a friend that we met on the mats. He has a passion for supplements and helping people reach their goals. Dwane has a philosophy of discovering the customers goals and then helping them find the right supplement or training to help. We talk about: Quote of the week: Allen Hopkins (last weeks interview) gives us his favorite quote. He got this from Master Pedro Sauer. Allen asked him “what is the most important thing in Jiu-Jitsu?” Master Pedro Sauer responded with “to always be a gentleman”. At first this quote did not mean much to Allen, as he learned more about Jiu-Jitsu and life he realized this was truly a great quote and a great way to live your life. The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio
Direct download: Epi_28_Supplements_with_Dwane_Clifford_from_Supplement_U.mp3
Category:bjj -- posted at: 10:00am CDT |
Mon, 21 April 2014
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio Allen Hopkins is a 3rd degree black belt under Master Pedro Sauer. His school is in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He attended his first seminar July 13, 1991 it was thought by Grand Master Rorion Gracie. After that seminar Allen Hopkins was hooked on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
We talk about: Sponsor: Fujisports.com Coupon code “BJJBrick” for 10% off! Quote of the week: “I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything if it were a nail.” Abraham Maslow Links Article of the week: “Safe Training Rules for Women” Fifty/50 BJJ Cailn |
Mon, 14 April 2014
The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, and Stitcher radio In this weeks episode we talk to Tom Machowicz (Mac) from Fuji Sports. We cover everything from getting your first gi to helping a seasoned veteran figure out what gi is best for competition. This Gi Guide covers: Quote of the week: We got this quote from an email from our friend Santiago. “My teacher is my opponent, my ego is my enemy” Renzo Gracie Article of the week Our Sponsor- FujiSports.com use coupon code "BJJBrick" for a 10% discount! Links |
Mon, 7 April 2014
This week we have an interview with Amber Oxford. Amber is a Blue belt that trains at Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Club. Amber is holding a free event called Girls in Gis on April 12 at the Wichita Jiu-Jitsu Club. When she is not on the mats Amber is a full time nurse and she recently bought a salon it is called Tranquility Salon. Amber also finds time in her busy schedule to compete on a regular basis. Amber talks about: Support us by checking out our sponsor Fujisports.com Coupon code "BJJBrick" for 10% off your purchase. Check out the women's Gi selection! Quote of the week: This quote was brought to us by Coach John Connors “Commitment requires an endless series of small painful actions” Phil Stutz Article of the week: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – A Female Perspective |