The BJJ Fanatics Podcast
Our mission with this podcast is to help YOU grow on the mats! We do this by presenting deep, insightful interviews every week with the best athletes, coaches and legends of BJJ and Grappling. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge about technique, BJJ culture or the history of the art, every episode is loaded with advice and lessons from the best in the game. The host Ryan Ford conducts each interview in a casual setting, which makes it easy to see the human side of the stars of our sport and get to know their story while also learning more for your own development. New episodes are available every week, and we have over 500 episodes for you to enjoy as well, which is over 800 hours of entertainment and knowledge! We hope you enjoy it!
Latest episodes
Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 46min
BJJ Fanatics 525: Matt "The Immortal" Brown
Matt Brown joins the show to share his inspirational story. From overcoming drug use and surviving a heroin overdose, to becoming one of the UFC's most successful welterweights in history. He also talks about his unique start in MMA.
Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 22min
BJJ Fanatics 524: Tarsis Humphreys
4x World Champion Tarsis Humphreys joins the show to talk about actively training your mindset, leg locks in the gi and finding your perfect training frequency. He also gives advice for BJJ athletes who want to cross over to MMA!
Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 54min
BJJ Fanatics 523: Wade Schalles
Legendary Wrestler and Coach, Wade Schalles joins the show to discuss why he teaches techniques in reverse, spinal manipulation to improve pins and how Jiu-Jitsu guys can use pins effectively. He also tells the story behind how he created the Spladle!
Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 10min
BJJ Fanatics 522: Karel "Silverfox" Pravec
Silverfox is back! In this episode he discusses avoiding burnout in Jiu-Jitsu, the idea of building universal grips and he dives deep on his Split Guard system! He also gives advice to the 40+ crowd to train more efficiently!
Jun 23, 2022 • 50min
BJJ Fanatics 521: Mason Fowler
Mason Fowler joins the show to talk about overcoming a troubled youth through sports and Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses learning in an unstructured enviornment and how competition exposes your true BJJ game. He also talks about his second passion, Call of Duty!
Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 13min
BJJ Fanatics 520: Kurt Osiander
After nearly a year since his last appearance, Kurt joins the show to give an update about his health and recovery. Other topics include cheap food hacks. Waterworld apocalypse scenerios. He also gives advice on improving sweeps from guard.
Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 22min
BJJ Fanatics 519: John Combs
John Combs joins the show to discuss pay vs prestige in BJJ events, why he eats fermented foods with every meal and finding the right environment for growth. He also gives some great technical insight on the guillotine, his highest percentage submission!
Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 43min
BJJ Fanatics 518: Travis Stevens
Travis Stevens joins the show and shares his frustrations with Judo in the US and what he feels the sport needs to continue to grow. He also talks about overcoming the fear of losing a how BJJ players should approach learning Judo effectively.
May 26, 2022 • 1h 15min
BJJ Fanatics 517: Ryan Gruhn
Ryan Gruhn joins the show to talk about his diverse MA background which includes full contact competitive stick fighting! Other topics include using BJJ for self defense when weapons are present and why he feels new BJJ students should compete right away!
May 19, 2022 • 1h 7min
BJJ Fanatics 516: Haisam Rida
Haisam Rida joins the show to share his story! Topics include immigrating from Ghana to Japan, training in Japanese academies, surviving the Fukushima disaster and navigating America's fast food choices. He also gives technical insight on the Kimura Trap!
