Mon, 7 August 2017
Hanna and Venla are BJJ black belts currently in Sweden from Finland. They are both active competitors with busy schedules. Hanna is in med school, and Venla is a school teacher. Venla won worlds as a black belt in 2014 the same year she was awarded the rank of black belt. We talk about:
Links: Quote of the week: "I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; Everything I did in hokey I worked for, and that's the way i'll be as a coach" Wayne Gretzky Article of the week: Things to Remember When Learning Jiu Jitsu [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast Gary's audio book this week is called Biceps, Triceps, Quadriceps, Pentacepts" The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |
Mon, 31 July 2017
Your Habits on and off the mat can have a huge and lasting effect on your performance in BJJ. This episode we discuss some habits you might consider to help yourself become a better grappler. We talk about:
Quote of the week: “Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.” Lou Holtz Article of the week: Why You’ll Quit Jiu-Jitsu: How to handle these pitfalls! Garys audio book is called "How to Butter Your Roll, Smooth Jiu-Jitsu" [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
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Mon, 24 July 2017
This week we have an interview with Travis Conley. Travis is very active competitor from Kansas City and has a BJJ black belt under Rentao Tavares. We talk about:
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Quote of the week: “To spend time is to pass it in a specified manner. To waste time is to expend it thoughtlessly or carelessly. We all have time to either spend or waste and it is our decision what to do with it. But once passed, it is gone forever.” Bruce Lee Article of the week: How to Care for your Grappler Mat Tales Episode 21 Bad Boy Shorts and Dad Bod [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |
Mon, 17 July 2017
Nathan Orchard is a Tenth Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo. You will find Nathan training in his gym in Portland Oregon. Nathan Orchard talks about:
Links: Quote of the week: "Practice makes permanent" Article of the week: BJJ Seminars…. get the most out of them Roll-a-Thon July 22 at Fox Fitness BJJ [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |
Mon, 10 July 2017
Leah Taylor is a BJJ black belt under Matt Thornton and Travis Davison training at Straight Blast Gym of Montana. Leah is a competitor and coach, she recently took bronze at her weight class at worlds. We talk about:
Links: Quote of the week: "There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.” -- George Shinn Article of the week: Bronx teacher uses jiu-jitsu teachings to keep kids out of trouble [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |
Mon, 3 July 2017
This week we bring you an interview with one of the top fitness coaches in the world and Durty Dozen BJJ Black Belt Steve Maxwell. We talk about:
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Quote of the week: "The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison." James Cash Penney Article of the week: The five commandments of the underhook half guard Jaramie Parrish talks with us about a We Defy Foundation Roll-a-thon at Fox Fitness Gary's audio book is called "The Alligator tooth" [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
The Movie Water Boy was referenced and Gary wanted this link. Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |
Mon, 26 June 2017
Take a proactive step and evaluate your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game. This can pay off huge in performance and enjoyment. Many people stress working hard and smart. Evaluating your game is a smart move toward future success. After all working really hard on all the wrong things is not an effective use of your blood, sweat, and tears. We talk about:
Quote of the week: "Just for today" series of quotes Article of the week: HOW TO MAKE A SEMINAR RAPIDLY IMPROVE YOUR BJJ [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod
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Mon, 19 June 2017
This week we bring back a listener favorite Roli Delgado. Roli has been a BJJ black belt for ten years. He runs a very successful school in Little Rock, and he is well known for his ability to perform and teach leg locks. Roli trains with GFteam and his coach is Denilson Pimenta. We talk about:
Links: Quote of the week: "Our Greatest Glory Is Not in Never Falling, But in Rising Every Time We Fall" Mr. Anonymous Article of the week: Three Types Of Students Instructors Can’t Stand by Mark Mullen Korbett's Kids Epi 4 Dealing with challenging students [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption]
Gary talks about his new website BJJhammer.com and we start a odd word association game. Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |
Mon, 12 June 2017
This week we have an interview with Roger Gracie black belt Nic Gregoriades. Nic shares some of his amazing BJJ journey with us this week. We talk about:
Links: Quote of the week: "Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant" Robert Louis Stevenson Article of the week:We are joined this week for by the Author Miles Brown from Forge Fitness Studio in Wichita. Do ice baths work for recovery? Mat Tales 19: Legend Down Under Yoga for grapplers review https://youtu.be/84Kj-r1m8pg The Bring Your Dad to BJJ seminar is June 17 at fox fitness. [caption id="attachment_3444" align="alignright" width="219"] Please check out this video if you are interested in supporting The BjjBrick Podcast.[/caption] Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |
Mon, 5 June 2017
Elizabeth Clay is in the record books as the youngest person to qualify for ADCC. She trains in Anchorage Alaska at Legacy Jiu-Jitsu. She has been training since the age of twelve. We are excited to watch her compete in the 2017 ADCC. We talk about:
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Quote of the week: "Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip Toe if you must, but take a step." Naeem Callaway Article of the week: Why I Do Jiu-Jitsu by Joe Thomas The Referee Corner Part 5 Hand Signals Check out the Grappling Referee here June 17th is "Bring Your Dad to Jiu-Jitsu Day" Gary's audio book is called "tippy toe to a double leg" Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod |