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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Nov 2, 2017 • 46min
Gabe Dean - Episode 234
Gabe Dean is one of the top Wrestlers in collegiate history. He talks about his intro to Wrestling through his father, why motivation isn't as important as discipline and some of the hurdles Wrestling has helped him overcome.
Oct 30, 2017 • 1h 51min
Kurt Osiander 2017 Halloween Special
Kurt's back for the second GCP Halloween Special! Ryan and Kurt determine the BJJ styles of horror movie killers and ramble about getting fired from jobs, aliens, psychics, astrological signs and belly button lint. Kurt also gets triggered twice. Intro music by Dan Cole: TUBULAR BELLS COVER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAWOJXJtx7M Dan Cole Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxsTsvea6TAckWZCJcc_7A? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__dancole/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dan-Cole-549209275229053/
Oct 26, 2017 • 58min
Episode 232: Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro returns!
Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro returns to talk about his recent superfights, balancing teaching and competing and the superfight he wants next. He also issues a challenge to ANYONE who has the guts to face him in Ping Pong!
Oct 24, 2017 • 58min
Episode 231: Marco "Gigante" Villela
Marco "Gigante" Villela is a respected instructor in Australia. Originally from Brazil, he talks about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, learning from Carlos Gracie Jr and Relson Gracie, refereeing and why he thinks the IBJJF's rules should be the standard.
Oct 19, 2017 • 1h 21min
Episode 230: Leo Vieira returns!
Leo Vieira returns to talk about his promotion to 5th degree, returning to competition at 41 and Superfights that he is interested in. He also shares his thoughts on Roger Gracie vs Buchecha
Oct 17, 2017 • 1h 1min
Episode 229: Ronald Mann
A powerful conversation with Ronald Mann, a blue belt amputee who has found new life through Jiu-Jitsu. He talks about the details of his accident, hitting rock bottom and rising from the ashes to become a Para Jiu-Jitsu World Champion.
Oct 12, 2017 • 1h 7min
Episode 228: Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy joins the show to talk about the old days of Jiu-Jitsu in Northern California, his transition from Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu, and his favorite things about teaching. He also talks about how personalities influence styles
Oct 10, 2017 • 2h 26min
Episode 227: Frank Mir returns
Frank Mir returns to talk about his release from the UFC, Bellator, USADA, Yoga and his ADCC Superfight against Chael Sonnen (later canceled after recording this interview). He also talks about cult mentality, loyalty and frauds in martial arts.
Oct 5, 2017 • 2h 5min
Episode 226: Abraham Marte
Abraham Marte is the first BJJ champion out of the Dominican Republic. He talks about closed guard, training through injuries and strength & conditioning. Also, Ryan makes a recording error which results in a Beavis & Butthead convo intended for off air..
Oct 3, 2017 • 1h 13min
Episode 225: Crosley Gracie
Professor Crosley Gracie joins the show to talk about the challenges of growing up as a Gracie, fighting for Pride and Pancrase, Jiu-Jitsu for MMA and his epic match against his cousin Ryron Gracie!
