The BJJ Fanatics Podcast
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!
Latest episodes
Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 44min
BJJ Fanatics 573: Justin Flores
Justin Flores is an Olympic Judo Coach for Team USA, a decorated Judo champion, a BJJ black belt and a former D1 Wrestler. In this episode, he explains how to begin introducing Judo to your Jiu-Jitsu game, for both Gi and No-Gi.
Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 26min
BJJ Fanatics 572: Vlad Koulikov
Vlad Koulikov is a Black Belt in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Master of Sport in Sambo and a Combat Wrestling champion. He explains how these styles intersect and how to blend them together for the ultimate take down blueprint!
Jun 5, 2023 • 2h 9min
BJJ Fanatics 571: Brian Glick
Brian Glick joins the show to talk about survival in Jiu-Jitsu! He provides excellent insight to managing your ego, training smart, developing techniques and using the science of Jiu-Jitsu to prevail over monsters! He also explains the value of the Clamp!
May 29, 2023 • 1h 10min
BJJ Fanatics 570: Kurt Osiander
Kurt is back! In this episode he talks about how Omoplatas are an underestimated technique in Jiu-Jitsu that can change your guard game. He also shares crazy stories about training with Ralph Gracie and he aggressively defends the existence of bigfoot.
May 22, 2023 • 1h 26min
BJJ Fanatics 569: Steffen Banta
Steffen Banta joins the show to share his story of working his way into the toughest training room he could find and developing into a decorated champion. He explains how holding himself to a higher standard was the key to his success.
May 15, 2023 • 2h 27min
BJJ Fanatics 568: Charles Harriott
Charles Harriott joins the show to talk about leaving corporate America behind to be a globetrotting Jiu-Jitsu instructor. He also talks about how almost anyone can safely use inversions in their game, and he explains the hierarchy of the Ninja Turtles
May 8, 2023 • 1h 28min
BJJ Fanatics 567: Gustavo Dantas
Gustavo Dantas joins the show to shed light on how Jiu-Jitsu can be used to impact the world in a positive way through social outreach programs. He describes the work he's done in the favelas of Brazil as well as struggling communities in the US!
May 1, 2023 • 1h 22min
BJJ Fanatics 566: Shawn Williams
Shawn Williams joins the show to discuss how to map out your Jiu-Jitsu game. He explains his "closed loop" concept that will allow you to systemize the techniques you're best at. Ryan and Shawn also go deep on zombie apocalypse survival strategies!
Apr 24, 2023 • 2h 47min
BJJ Fanatics 565: Zoltan Bathory
Zoltan Bathory is a BJJ and Judo black belt and the guitarist for the popular heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. In this episode, we discuss staying consistent while balancing a hectic schedule. Zoltan also shares his very inspiring life story!
Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 22min
BJJ Fanatics 564: Robson Moura
BJJ legend Robson Moura joins the show to talk about harnessing the science of Jiu-Jitsu! He explains the importance of a well-balanced game and the keys to defeating larger opponents as a smaller practitioner. He also reflects on his favorite match!
