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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Sep 19, 2017 • 1h 15min
Episode 221: Marcel Goncalves
Marcel Goncalves is the first student of Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu and is a decorated competitor. He tells his powerful life story and how Jiu-Jitsu helped him endure very hard times. He also talks about embracing challenges and the value of positive mindset.
Sep 14, 2017 • 1h 26min
Episode 220: Shawn Williams
Professor Shawn Williams is back! We talk about injuries, injury prevention, adding Judo and Wrestling to Jiu-Jitsu and Demain Maia's title fight. Shawn also breaks down why many people quit Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 12, 2017 • 1h 7min
Episode 219: Brandon Mccaghren
B-Mac is back! We discuss podcasting, EBI, the balance between athleticism and technique in Jiu-Jitsu, the role physical attributes play in your game, and managing the ego
Sep 7, 2017 • 60min
GCP Episode 218: Gianni Grippo
Gianni Grippo joins the show to talk about balancing gi and no-gi training, appreciating your rivals and making a living through Jiu-Jitsu. He also discusses etiquette when making the decision to switch teams
Sep 5, 2017 • 1h 12min
GCP Episode 217: Tom Deblass returns!
Tom Deblass is back! He talks about his recent Fight to Win match, ADCC 2017, conditioning, the Dillon Dannis beef, obsessive mindset and using skills responsibly. He also talks about how he processes a loss and takes lessons from every match
Aug 31, 2017 • 1h 32min
GCP Episode 216: Kevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips is a BJJ purple belt, a comedian and co-host of The Verbal Tap Podcast. He talks about dealing with injuries, call-outs in Jiu-Jitsu, exploratory rash guards and spats, podcasting and BJJ in the digital age.
Aug 29, 2017 • 1h 44min
GCP Episode 215: Vinicus "Draculino" Magalhaes
Professor Draculino returns to the show after nearly 2 years to talk about past and current trends in Jiu-Jitsu, his prediction for future trends, learning to teach, structuring a comprehensive curriculum and the importance of having good ethics
Aug 25, 2017 • 35min
GCP Community Focus: Dr. Chris Moriarty / BJJ Medical Research
BJJ Black Belt Dr. Chris Moriarty returns to the show to talk about his recent competitions, dealing with leg lockers, call-outs in Jiu-Jitsu and his new medical study geared towards Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
Aug 24, 2017 • 1h 53min
GCP Episode 214: Shane Rice
Professor Shane Rice is the only Canadian Black Belt under Grandmaster Rickson Gracie. He talks about his incredible luck finding Rickson, the old days of Rickson's academy in LA and his MMA career. He also weighs in on the great sport/self defense debate
Aug 22, 2017 • 1h 10min
GCP Episode 213: Kurt Osiander
Kurt makes his monthly appearance and rambles with Ryan about Game of Thrones, Slayer, corporal punishment, Ryan and Karen's Mexican adventure and zombie apocalypse strategies.
