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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May 13, 2024 • 2h 5min
BJJ Fanatics 620: Malachy Friedman
Malachy Friedman returns to discuss some of the common misinterpretations regarding what effective training is. He also explains how some of his injuries actually made him better on the mats. He also talks in depth about the student/teacher relationship
May 6, 2024 • 1h 43min
BJJ Fanatics 619: Giancarlo Bodoni
Giancarlo returns to talk about the importance of having clear aspirations as a Jiu-Jitsu student in order to reach your goals. He also explains that recreational practitioners can reach similar skill levels to elite athletes if they are consistent
Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 51min
BJJ Fanatics 618: Eli Knight
Eli Knight returns to talk about overcoming frustrations in training. We all get stuck sometimes, Eli sheds some light on how to push through! He also talks about the fine line academy owners walk when giving life advice or guidance outside of Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
BJJ Fanatics Podcast 617 - Michael Chu
Michael Chu is a black belt under Clark Gracie with a very interesting life story. In this episode, he details how he went from being a police officer, to a federal inmate, to a Jiu-Jitsu school owner in Hawaii. He also gives tips on the rear triangle!
Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 41min
BJJ Fanatics 616: Lucas Pinheiro
Lucas Pinheiro joins the show to tell his story of coming up from hardship to becoming a world champion! He explains how building a positive mindset in any circumstances he faced was crucial to his success. He also shares his pressure passing mindset!
Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 31min
BJJ Fanatics 615: Brian Glick
Brian Glick talks about how personality types will influence the way we learn Jiu-Jitsu. He also explains why sometimes the people who seem the best suited to excel don't last. He also explains why you should train on days you aren't feeling your best!
Apr 1, 2024 • 2h 28min
BJJ Fanatics 614: Marcelo Garcia
Marcelo Garcia, a cancer survivor and Jiu-Jitsu expert, shares insights on consistent training, building a versatile game for Gi and No-Gi, pacing in competition, and the future of Jiu-Jitsu. He also delves deep into the Butterfly Guard, emphasizing grips, timing, and surprise techniques to stay ahead in the sport.
Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
BJJ Fanatics 613: Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back to talk about rolling with new tattoos, practical self defense skills, tasers and attack dogs, looting and creative robberies in San Francisco and his love/hate relationship with public nudity. He also takes questions from the listeners!
Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
BJJ Fanatics 612: Robert Drysdale
Robert Drysdale talks about the history and future of Jiu-Jitsu. From the history of the rules, to the conundrum of needing a sport to grow the art. He also explains why he feels submission only events and rule sets are a mistake for the growth of the art
Mar 11, 2024 • 49min
BJJ Fanatics 611: Alec Baulding
Alec Baulding returns to talk about his recent decision to return to a student role instead of teaching, how to balance digital learning, how to process tapping higher ranks and Apple Vision for BJJ! He also talks about guard retention for short people.
