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This week we bring Jonathan Thomas back to the show.  He has some training tips and advice that could change the way you train.

We talk about:

• Why he is traveling
• What got him interested in strength and conditioning
• Baseline aerobic conditioning
• Your max heart rate ( 220- your age)
• Playing guard vs playing a passing game
• Developing a complete game

Links:

• Jonathan's Facebook Page

Quote of the week: “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” Neil Gaiman

Article of the week: "8 Steps to Finding the Perfect BJJ Gi"

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Alison is a black belt competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  This year she came in second at Black Belt IBJJF Worlds, and competed in ADCC in Brazil. She is from Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada.

We talk about:

• Training with her family
• Our interview with her brother Michael Tremblay
• The diversity of Alpha Mixed Martial Arts
• Her full time job (it is not BJJ)
• Going to school
• What type of game she likes to play
• Advice on getting the most out of rolling
• Her experience at ADCC
• Training for both Gi and No-gi
• What she does to get mentally for the competition
• Teaching the kids classes
• Why BJJ is good for kids
• What she was like as a blue belt
• What she learned playing hockey that helped her in BJJ
• Dealing with losses

Links:

• Alison's Facebook page

Quote of the week: "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." William James

Article of the week: The Unsung Jiu Jiteiro

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Mission 22 is a organization that raises awareness for Veteran suicide. It is a sad fact that 22 veterans take their lives due to PTSD every day.  Chris Papandria joins us this week to talk about Mission 22 and BJJ.

We talk about:

• What got Chris started in BJJ
• How Mission 22 was named
• BJJ seminars that benefit Mission 22
• How you can help your teammates that have PTSD
• The importance of a team
• The mental escape that BJJ provides
• Having a gym that is supportive to Veterans
• Supporting Mission 22

Links:

• Mission 22
  
• Elder Heart
• The Raider Project

Quote of the week: "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill

Article of the week: "Having A Good Drill Partner Is Crucial" jiujitsutimes.com

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Lee Mein is from Lethbridge, Alberta Ca. He teaches Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing to kids and adults.  He has a black belt in American Kenpo Karate, a black belt in Bas Rutten's MMA system, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roy Harris.

We talk about:

• His background in martial arts
• His MMA promotion Rumble in the Cage
• The importance of confidence for law enforcement
• Dealing with bullies
• Training as you get older
• Why he enjoys competing
• His son Jordan Mein that is fighting in the UFC
• What they teach in the kids class
• Keeping training fun
• Conditioning
• Doing BJJ and MMA
• Hockey
• How he warms up his body before competing
• The mental aspect of fighting and training
• Training on a limited schedule and setting goals

Links:

• cmcmma.com
• Lee on Facebook

Quote of the week: 1) "In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." 2) “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” Yogi Berra

Article of the week: The Four "D's" of Success, My Experience At Polaris 2 By  The Bjj Mental Coach

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This week we bring you an interview with one of the Dirty Dozen of BJJ Chris Haueter.  This a fun interview that covers a large range of topics, but mostly Jiu-Jitsu.

We talk about:

• What got him involved in martial arts so early
• Early BJJ in the United States
• His first thoughts of Jiu-Jitsu
• Learning moves on Youtube
• MMA fans
• Trying to see things from a different perspective
• Being a "coach" vs a "master"
• Getting a good balance with your training
• Kids BJJ and Kids MMA
• Violence in MMA
• First tournament advice
• Training on a tight schedule
• His art work

Links: Email chaueter1041@mac.com instagram Chrishaueterart

Quote of the week: My mind's never gone very far away from what I wanted to accomplish. Dan Gable

Article of the week: The Biggest Delusion in BJJ by John Connors

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We wanted to make episode 100 of The BjjBrick Podcast a special episode that included both listeners and past guests.  This episode is full of people sharing the ways that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has benefited their lives. You will hear stories about weight loss, friendships, healthy lifestyles, drug addiction, stress relief, confidence,intellectual stimulation, and more.

The goals we had in mind with this episode.

• If you are already training, you keep training for the long run. Hopefully you can relate to some of the off the mat benefits that BJJ is giving you and stay motivated.
• If you do not train BJJ we want you to recognize some of the many benefits of doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  After recognizing these benefits you do what is often one of the hardest things in BJJ, you start BJJ.

Budo Jake (7min)- Our interview with Jake is here.  Keep up with Jake on Facebook.

Stephen Whittier (13min)- Our interview with Stephen is here. Grapplers over 40 should check Stephen's website.

Mike Bowser (17min)- Shares his story of incredible life saving weight loss.  You can find Mike training at Pacific Top Team of Corona.

Brian Marvin (21min)- Our interview with Brian is here. Train with Brian in Sugar Land, Tx.

Roli Delgado (22min)- Our interview with Roli is here. Train with Roli in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Blake (27min)- Listener and friend of The BjjBrick Podcast.

PJ Waicus (28min)- Our interview with PJ is here. Train with PJ at South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy.

Samir Chantre (33min)- Our interview with Samir is here. Learn more about Samir on his website.

Mike (39min)- Listener and friend of The BjjBrick Podcast.

Matt Thornton (41min)- Our interview with Matt is here. Train with Matt at SBG.

Dewaine (43 min)- Listener and friend of The BjjBrick Podcast. He trains at Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy San Francisco.

Andrew Nerlich (51 min)- Listener and friend of The BjjBrick Podcast. He trains at Langes MMA in Sydney, Australia.

Jim (56 min)- Listener and friend of The BjjBrick Podcast.

Tim Sledd (58 min)- Our interview with Tim is here. Train with Tim at Small Ax BJJ.

Jason Goldstein (1h 6min)- Listener and friend of The BjjBrick Podcast. He is from Charleston South Carolina.

Brian Freeman (1h 11min)- Our interview with Brian is here.  Connect with Brian on his Facebook page.

John Connors (1h 13min)- Our interview with John is here. Connect with John on his Facebook page.

Nick Albin (1h 17min)- Our interview with Nick is here.Train with Nick at Derby City MMA.

Eli (1h 22min)- Listener and friend of The BjjBrick Podcast.

Byron Jabara (1h 24min)- Your friend from The BjjBrick Podcast.

Gary Hull (1h 28min)- Your friend from The BjjBrick Podcast.

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This week we have an interview with BJJ black belt Alexander Trans. Alexander is on the top of the competition scene.  He has been recently sidelined by a knee injury while competing at the worlds. Check out Alexanders Bio here.

We talk about:

• Teaching BJJ in the public schools of Abu Dhabi
• Teaching regular classes in Abu Dhabi
• His upcoming knee surgery
• His plans on moving to Brazil
• How he injured his knee during Worlds
• His focus while he is training
• Why he gets so many leg locks
• What he eats before a tournament
• Advice for dealing with nerves and adrenaline
• What he was like as a blue belt
• Advice for new students
• Watching competition videos

Links:

• Tatami Fightwear
• KnockOut Sports
• Alexanders Facebook page

Quote of the week: "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent." Calvin Coolidge

Article of the week: "How to get the most out of a BJJ class"

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This week we are excited to bring you Roy Harris, he is one of the first non Brazilian Black Belts (Dirty Dozen).  Roy shares many of his countless stories and great advice about BJJ.

We talk about:

• The early days of training BJJ in the United States
• Developing skills outside of class with a partner
• What you should be doing for the first 2 or 3 years of training
• His first BJJ Brick was a footlock
• Why some leglocks can be more dangerous
• The 4 mindsets he teaches to students that are over 40
• How to train safely
• How to evaluate your progress
• Differences between gi and no gi
• How to train if you can only train twice a week

Links:

• royharris.com/
• His Apps for iphone
• Check out his about page it is amazing!

Quote of the week: "I always got nervous the nights we played in the World Series. First pitch, I was nervous. Then after that, forget it; I'd start playing." Yogi Berra

Article of the week: "BJJ Biomechanics – Rib Injuries"

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This week we have part 2 of Sam Spiegelman answering your questions about strength and conditioning. Sam is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Mark Vives, he trains at New Breed Training Center.  He has written a bunch of great articles on Breaking Muscle.  Sam is also available for online consultations.

Sam answers these questions:

• What supplements do you recommend?
• How do you deal with cramps during training?
• What should I ear before a competition?
• How do I improve my flexibility?
• What are your thought on training multiple times per day?
• What muscle groups are used more for offence or defense?
• If someone can roll only twice a week what off the mat training should they do?
• Does the training mask work?
• What tips do you have for recovery after training?
• What apps for your phone do you recommend using for conditioning training?

Links:

• Applied Strength and Conditioning
• New Breed Training Center
• Facebook Twitter
• Breaking Muscle

Quote of the week: "Drillers make killers" presented by Gary Hull

Article of the week: "What Happened When My Son Got Beat by a Girl"

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This week Sam Spiegelman answers your questions about strength and conditioning. Sam is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Mark Vives, he trains at New Breed Training Center.  He has written a bunch of great articles on Breaking Muscle.  Sam is also available for online consultations.

Sam answers these questions:

• How often should you train when you are new to BJJ?
• What level of Jiu-Jitsu class is best to start with?
• Should I do extra cardio to get in shape for BJJ?
• What are the benefits of joint mobility?
• What is a quick and healthy breakfast?
• When cutting weight is it necessary to run?
• Do you need to compete in BJJ to get better?
• How many times per week should I strength train?
• What should your exceptions be if you are just starting a strength program?
• What is the best strength and condition program for BJJ?

Links:

• Applied Strength and Conditioning
• New Breed Training Center
• Facebook Twitter
• Breaking Muscle
• Epi 82 BJJ, Strength, and Conditioning with Sam Spiegelman

Quote of the week: "Frustration is a useless emotion" Amanda Lowen

Article of the week: "What Sharpens Iron?" sandhillsbjj

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