The BJJ Fanatics Podcast
Ryan Ford
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!
Episodes
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Jul 22, 2021 • 59min
BJJ Fanatics 474 - Craig Jones
Professional grappler Craig Jones discusses his 'Gringo Spanish', Shark attacks, coaching on Ultimate Fighter, BJJ in MMA, making money in Jiu-Jitsu, and strategies for countering wrestlers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Engaging 'Would You Rather' game with Jiu Jitsu competitor included.
Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 7min
BJJ Fanatics 473: Paul Schreiner
Paul Schreiner joins the show to talk about escaping bottom side control, learning to be comfortable in every position and controlling mat anxiety. He also discusses the importance of having an order of operations in your game to perform at your best!
Jul 8, 2021 • 51min
BJJ Fanatics 472: Bruno Frazatto
Bruno Frazatto joins the show to talk about academy ownership, developing students and building an advanced open guard game. He also explains how he feels the fundamentals of BJJ have changed over time with the growth of the sport!
Jul 1, 2021 • 52min
BJJ Fanatics Episode 471: Roger Gracie
Roger Gracie joins the show to talk about building a dangerous mount, escaping bad positions, closed guard, coming back to training after a break and the value of positional training. He also talks about why he feels less can be more with techniques!
Jun 25, 2021 • 1h 9min
BJJ Fanatics 470: Kurt Osiander
Kurt Osiander joins the show and in typical fashion, the interview goes right off the rails! Topics covered include diabetes, catheter injuries, moms who hate heavy metal, hospital food and an alternate universe where cats own people. Language warning!
Jun 19, 2021 • 52min
BJJ Fanatics 469 - Braulio Estima
Braulio Estima joins the show to talk about understanding baits, how to build responses to your opponent's actions and the "Jiu-Jitsu Ecosystem". He also talks about triangles and his "Head of the Snake" concept for controlling anyone!
Jun 11, 2021 • 1h 6min
BJJ Fanatics 468 - Eli Knight
Eli Knight joins the show to talk about self defense application of Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with armed attackers and utilizing strikes on the ground. He also discusses safe disengagement tips as well as the importance of stress inoculation in your training
Jun 4, 2021 • 50min
BJJ Fanatics 467 - Lachlan Giles
In this episode we are joined by Lachlan Giles! He talks about skill development, guard retention and how to avoid imbalances in your Jiu-Jitsu. He also talks about being a new dad and offers advice to students coming back from a long break.
May 25, 2021 • 1h 10min
BJJ Fanatics Podcast episode 466 - Tomer Alroy
Tomer Alroy joins the show to talk about competition and training mindset, overcoming the fear of fatigue and building a match strategy. He also gives great technical insight on guard passing and gives advice to students returning from time off the mats!
May 20, 2021 • 1h 3min
BJJ Fanatics 465 - Demian Maia
Demian Maia joins the show as the first guest of the NEW BJJ Fanatics Podcast! He talks about his new academy, the history of Jiu-Jitsu and gives some great technical advise on developing back control.
