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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Oct 13, 2016 • 1h 8min
GCP Episode 124: Alexander Trans
In this episode, Alexander Trans talks about BJJ in Europe, his decision to move permanently to Rio De Janeiro and his reasons for leaving Checkmat to join GF Fight Team. He also discusses "big man" Jiu-Jitsu and what it was like to teach in Abu Dhabi.
Oct 6, 2016 • 2h 4min
GCP Episode 122: "Sambo" Steve Koepfer
"Sambo" Steve Koepfer is a Master of Sport in Combat Sambo, a Judo black belt and a highly sought resource for knowledge in the grappling world. Steve talks about Sambo's history, martial arts politics and his event, Combat Wrestling World Championships.
Oct 4, 2016 • 1h 20min
GCP Episode 121: Gile Huni
The man behind BJJEE.com and WatchBJJ.com, Professor Guillaume "Gile" Huni talks about Jiu-Jitsu's growth in Eastern Europe, how he began his websites and his action packed life of dodging fake black belts and Eastern European criminals!
Sep 29, 2016 • 49min
GCP Episode 120: Andre Galvao #2
Andre Galvao returns! We catch up with what he has been up to since we spoke last, the importance of a good take down game, dealing with losses and his love for movies! Also, if you're a fan of his book Drill To Win, he makes an exclusive announcement!
Sep 27, 2016 • 1h 19min
GCP Episode 119: Ashley Williams
In this episode, we are joined by the UK's youngest black belt Ashley Williams. An EBI veteran and rising star in the grappling world, Ashley tells us about his start in BJJ, his EBI experience and shares his insight on teaching kids.
Sep 22, 2016 • 1h 20min
GCP Episode 118: Marcos Santos
In this episode, we are joined by decorated Black Belt Marcos Santos. Professor Santos talks about his time spent with the Brazilian Special Forces, real life self defense application and losing his first school in NYC to the 9/11 attack.
Sep 20, 2016 • 1h 27min
GCP Episode 117: Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
In this episode, we are joined by one of the most decorated competitors of our time, Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu. He talks about his humble beginnings, his unique learning process, his greatest achievements and the one thing that scares him the most!
Sep 16, 2016 • 56min
GCP Episode 115: Rafael Domingos
In this episode, decorated competitor Rafael Domingos tells the incredible story about his beginnings growing up in the projects in Sao Paulo, being taken in by Demain Maia to be groomed as his protege and becoming a Jiu-Jitsu champion and Pro MMA fighter.
Sep 16, 2016 • 2h 12min
GCP Episode 116: Robert Drysdale
A highly respected instructor, MMA fighter and Jiu-Jitsu champion, Professor Drysdale speaks very openly about PED use in both MMA and BJJ, the watering down of Jiu-Jitsu, fake black belts, crazy Kung Fu videos and the importance of teaching responsibly.
Sep 8, 2016 • 53min
GCP Episode 114: Jeremy Horn
In this episode, we are joined by MMA pioneer and submission specialist Jeremy Horn. Jeremy talks about his beginnings in martial arts and fighting, the ups and downs of his career and the importance of keeping a realistic mindset when training.
