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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Aug 11, 2016 • 1h 33min
GCP Episode 106: AJ Agazarm
In this episode, we are joined by decorated competitor AJ Agazarm. AJ talks about his unique entry to BJJ, some of his heated matches and the importance of applying tenacity to your game. He also makes a big announcement about the future direction of his career!
Jul 31, 2016 • 1h 35min
GCP Episode 101: Rafael Lovato #2
In this episode, we are joined for the second time by Professor Rafael Lovato Jr. Fresh off his wins over Cyborg and his MMA win over Marcelo Nunes for the Legacy middleweight title, Rafael talks about competition, teaching and the keys to running successful seminars.
Jul 22, 2016 • 1h 27min
GCP Episode 099: Adem Redzovic
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Adem Redzovic. Adem talks about maintaining a healthy academy culture, the importance of a well rounded game and the importance of Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for law enforcement.
Jul 19, 2016 • 1h 12min
GCP Episode 098: Gabi Garcia
In this episode, we are joined by one of the most decorated women's champions of all time, Gabi Garcia. Gabi talks about her physical and mental transformation in the last few years, her MMA debut and the importance of believing in yourself!
Jul 16, 2016 • 1h 35min
GCP Episode 097: Kristina Barlaan
In this episode, we are joined by Kristina Barlaan. An active competitor and European champion, Kristina speaks very candidly about her life and the benefits that Jiu-Jitsu can offer to women who have been through traumatic events in their life.
Jul 11, 2016 • 44min
GCP Episode 095: Bill "The Grill" Cooper
In this episode, we are joined by Bill "The Grill" Cooper. Bill talks about his start in Jiu-Jitsu, how he got his nickname and his crossover to MMA.
Jan 31, 2016 • 1h 20min
GCP Episode 040: Kurt Osiander Christmas Special
In our Christmas special we are joined by Jolly St. Osiander! The Patron Saint of tattoos, heavy metal and Jiu-Jitsu! Kurt and Ryan ramble about terrible gifts, firearms, Mexican candy and Kurt tells the story of his infamous "fight shirt".
Jan 31, 2016 • 50min
GCP Episode 042: Daniel Strauss
In this episode we are joined by "The Rasberry Ape" Daniel Strauss. Daniel tells us about the early days of BJJ in England, his strongman-style conditioning regimen and his recent heated match against AJ Agazarm at Polaris.
Jan 31, 2016 • 46min
GCP Episode 043: Relson Gracie #2
In this episode, we are joined once again by Grandmaster Relson Gracie. Relson discusses his family history, tells stories from the old days and updates us on what he's been up to since the last time he was on the show.
Jan 31, 2016 • 1h 4min
GCP Episode 044: Gustavo Dantas
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Gustavo Dantas. World champion, Brazilian National champion and creator of The BJJ Mental Coach program, Gustavo takes us through the importance of breaking negative thought patterns and preparing the mind for battle on and off the mats.
