Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcast

Ryron Gracie is back to recap the recent Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit. Some of the things he discusses are living Jiu Jitsu on and off the mat; being a student for life/learning from everyone; being the best training partner possible; training Jiu Jitsu well into your years; and Jiu Jitsu as a vehicle for self growth. This episode features clips from various attendees of the event as well, including Ty Gay, Jennifer Gray, Kris Bailey, Marco Moreno, Ron Wilder, Marc Marins, Kris Ratte, Tessa Lyn, Evandro Nunes, Don Cook, and Victoria Gracie….

Burton Richardson, BJJ Black Belt, and JKD expert, discusses the many influences on his martial arts development;  Bruce Lee’s philosophy of no way as the way; the importance of sparring; adapting your arts to your individual strengths; his first lesson with Rickson Gracie; fixed mindset and the importance of an open mind in training; the concept behind his “For the Streets” video training series and how the programs developed; the importance of incorporating weapons into your training (BJJ) and how it changes the priorities in a self defense situation; and more.

  Professor Eddie Kone, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and owner/ head instructor of The Eddie Kone Academy of Jiu-Jitsu, and director of EKBJJ Association with affiliate schools throughout  the UK. Eddie Received his Black Belt in 2008 from Master Royler Gracie, at the time making him Royler’s first European Black Belt. He received his first Degree from Professor Rafael Lovato Jr.in 2012. In this interview Eddie discusses his martial arts beginning, his Jiu Jitsu journey, training BJJ students and coaching MMA fighters. He also discusses his acting career, the inspiring blind instructor at his academy, and the upcoming camp with Ryron Gracie. 

In this episode Marty interviews Robb Wolf,  former research biochemist and New York Times Bestselling author of The Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet. In the interview Robb discusses everything from how wrestling can work for or against you in learning BJJ; how often to train hard; his friendship with Roy Dean; how training “invisible Jiu Jitsu” with Henry Aikin has profoundly affected his Jiu Jitsu; Training with Patrick Johnson and John Frankl; the joys and challenges of training self defense and sport JJ; best exercises for Jiu Jitsu related postural dysfunctions; the Paleo lifestyle and diet; the gut-brain connection; information from his new book, Wired To Eat, including the neural regulation of appetite; why personalized nutrition is much better than rigid black and white type thinking regarding food and nutrition, and more…..

  Professor David Adiv is a 5th degree GJJ black belt and  Co Founder of the original RGDA Association, which is now known as the Gracie Humaita association. He is the owner of Fightzone: Fit to Fight, a fighter clothing and products company, as well as  the owner and head instructor of Gracie New Jersey, an academy which focuses on all aspects of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Self-defense, Sport Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling and MMA.

World renowned Self Defense and security expert, and GJJ black belt, Steve Kardian, discusses his training in JKD, Kyokushin Karate, CSW, and GJJ (Phil Migliarese, Erik Paulson, Tony Gioffre), the early days at the Gracie academy (including time with GM Helio), law enforcement, the adrenal response, Defend U (and women’s self defense), home and travel security, enhance breathwork with Dr. Belisa Vranich, and the defining moment in his life when he knew he was destined to serve the public. 

GJJR! EP 63   Year End Recap featuring clips from 2016 episodes

Mark Marins, Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt and  owner and head instructor of (North Vancouver BJJ (NVBJJ). is an accomplished Jiu Jitsu practitioner with over 20 years of experience. He’s also a black belt  in Kodokan Judo and has used it to compliment his Jiu Jitsu. In this interview Mark discusses his start in Jiu Jitsu, training in Brazil, the variety of camps/instructors he been involved with, the Gracie academy instructor program and implementing the GA programs at his school,  the upcoming Steve Maxwell visit, and more.

Pedro Sauer Black Belt, Allan Manganello, is the founder and head instructor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville, in Louisville, KY. He has over 35 years of martial arts experience and is also currently a police officer in Louisville, KY. Professor Manganello received his Jiu-Jitsu training from Masters Rickson Gracie and Pedro Sauer. He was awarded his Black Belt from Master Sauer in 2006 and currently holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt.  During the interview Allan talks about the recent  Pedro Sauer fall camp, his recent trip to England, his long history in the martial arts (including studying under Cynthia Rothrock and Gene Atheroe),  the GST program (and his upcoming GST class at his academy) and the importance of this training for law enforcement officers, and his the expected arrival of his new baby boy!

In this Episode Ryron Gracie returns to the show to discuss what make the best sparring/training partner, why people leave Jiu Jitsu, how often to roll hard, and to share a big announcement.