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Episode 156  Charlie Vinch BJJ black belt, sticking expert, and owner of Budo Martial Arts studio

1/27/2023

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Quote: “To me, the extraordinary aspect of martial arts lies in its simplicity. The easy way is also the right way, and martial arts is nothing at all special; the closer to the true way of martial arts, the less wastage of expression there is.”
~Bruce Lee

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                                          Charlie Vinch
In this episode Marty interviews Charlie Vinch BJJ black belt, expert striker, and owner of Budo Martial Arts Studio in Ewing, NJ. in this interview he discusses his recent  Brazil trip and tips for those traveling to Brazil, training at the world renowned Chute Boxe academy and meeting Wanderlei Silva and others, his extensive martial arts journey, getting his Black belt from the Migliarese brothers and what he’s learned from them, his academy and philosophy, the importance of building technical foundation before adding power, what part emotions play in learning and development, the benefits of studying/training multiple martial arts, transitioning from fighter to instructor, goals for 2023 and lessons learned 2022, his thoughts on realistic training and what’s needed for someone to be great in striking, No Gi, GI, street self defense, and much more!

Budo Martial Arts Studio


Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Manifest Anything You Want (audio clip) 
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Episode 155 Matt Wahlstrom, BJJ black belt, Entrepreneur, licensed realtor, inventor, and creator of the clothing lifestyle brand, Epic Role Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

1/5/2023

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 Intro:
Quote:  “Remember, you don’t have to move fast. You just have to move forward. Life presents all of us different obstacles, it’s easy to give up! However, get up, smile, put one foot in front of the other. Everything works out, I promise you!” ~Tom DeBlass

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                                     Matt Wahlstrom
In this episode Marty interviews Matt Wahlstrom. Matt is a Tom DeBlass Black Belt, Entrepreneur, small biz owner,  licensed realtor, Crazy off road racer, inventor, and creator of the  lifestyle clothing brand, Epic Roll Brazilian Jiu Jiu. In this interview Matt discusses the Importance of balance in life, his BJJ journey, what fighting MMA taught him, training with Eric Silver and mario Yamasaki, landing at Team Renzo Gracie-team Tom Deblass (Silverbacks), how Jiu Jitsu has evolved, his thoughts on Tom Deblass, the challenges and what he learned from working in the corporate fitness world, how his young son helped him make a major career decision, living and running a business in Nashville, working in real estate and what it takes to be successful, starting the lifestyle clothing brand Epic Roll, his fitness and baby bottle product and the intricacies of the patent process, important lessons he’s learned from Jiu Jitsu, goals and what it takes to achieve them, his crazy off road racing adventures, and more!

Epic Roll BJJ 
MJ Home Sales 
You Tube Channel 
Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
You vs You
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Episode 154 Priit Mihkelson, BJJ Black belt, world renowned instructor, and founder of Defensive BJJ

12/21/2022

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Intro:
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“Reduced to its core, jujitsu is the employment of intelligence and skill to over-come
​brute strength and aggression.” ~Renzo Gracie & John Danaher
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                                           Priit Mihkelson
Priit Mihkelson is a BJJ black belt and world renowned instructor. He is known for his innovation of Jiu Jitsu techniques and strategies, and his think outside the box philosophy. In this interview Priit discusses his current travels/seminars, his popular Defensive Jiu Jitsu and how it got started and has evolved, trenches and transitions, how his work is misunderstood, training to keep from getting into positions/submissions vs training from worst positions, his Viking heritage and his upbringing in Estonia, his martial arts journey, his involvement in the BJJ Globetrotters camps, misconceptions of Jiu Jitsu, his family, and much more….


Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment: 
Perspective audio clip
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Episode 153  Kama Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Ryan Young

11/19/2022

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“To do the right thing at the right time is a great art”
~GrandMaster Helio Gracie

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                                 Professor Ryan Young
In this episode Marty interviews 3rd degree Kama Jiu jitsu Black Belt Professor Ryan Young. In the interview Professor Ryan discusses his current Annual Thanksgiving food basket drive, why he loves Texas, starting his journey in Hawaii and his time with Relson, Rickson’s impact and influence on him, his Jiu Jitsu philosophy, running techniques through the self defense screen, is GJJ a complete martial art, staying out of the red zone, injuries in Jiu Jitsu, not waiting to start one’s Jiu Jitsu journey, Dave Kama, and the powerful impact he’s had on his life, and more!

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:

Believe in Your self
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Episode 152    Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec, 4th degree Renzo Gracie black and owner of Silver Fox BJJ

10/15/2022

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​                           Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec
In this interview Silver Fox discusses coming from Czechoslovakia and escaping to the to US, his introduction to Jiu Jitsu, training with Renzo and his relationship over the years, opening his own school (Silver Fox BJJ) and what it takes to succeed, His YouTube channel and live troubleshooting streams, his relationship with Firas Zahabi and appearing on the tri star gym channel, his favorite sub and/set up, the submission continuum, how you can continue to improve even if you’re the best guy at your gym, comparing old school JJ and the modern game, how Jiu Jitsu has come full circle, self defense vs competition, advice for older practitioners, the last time he was out of your comfort zone, what success means to him and more!

Silver fox  BJJ Fanatics Video Programs: 
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Make a Difference/ Make an Impact Segment: 
Get Up and Grind 

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Episode 151 Bernardo Faria, 5X World Champion & Co-Founder of BJJ Fanatics

9/7/2022

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Intro:
Quote: “Training is about skill development, not about winning or losing. You don’t need to win every battle, you only need to win the battles that count.”  ~John Danaher

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                                       Bernardo Faria 
​Professor Bernado Faria is a 5X BJJ champion, owner of Bernardo Faria BJJ academy, and Co-founder of BJJ Fanatics. In this episode he discusses where he grew up and how he got started in Jiu Jitsu, training with instructors Ricardo Marques, Fabio Gurgel, and Marcelo Garcia, his mindset and training leading up to his championships, his favorite technique and set up, the most important thing needed to be successful in competition, developing mental toughness, his academy core values and mission, BJJ Fanatics - how it got started and how it’s grown to be what it is today, some of his favorite BJJ Fanatics instructors and what makes them so good, how to partner with BJJ fanatics, his upcoming camp, what makes his such a nice guy, his parents’  influence on him and his attitude, choosing happiness and the power of positivity, being authentic, biggest changes he’s seen in Jiu Jitsu over the years, Mark Zuckerberg doing Jiu Jitsu, the parallels of Jiu Jitsu and life, and more.


Breathing For BJJ Program 
BJJ Fanatics 

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Prove Everybody Wrong 
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Episode 150   A tribute to Professor Keith Owen, 4th Degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt, and Founder of Team Rhino

8/5/2022

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                 Keith Own -The Man, His impact, His Legacy
In this episode We celebrate the life of Keith Owen. Through the eyes of his family,  affiliates,  fellow instructors, the people who loved him. Professor Keith Owen was an incredible man. He was an incredible teacher, mentor, friend, husband, father, and an amazing human being who impacted so many people’s lives. He left this life too early but he was a true example of the belief of “it’s not how many years you live but the amount of lives you touch while you’re here.”
Featured in this episode are Ari Kay, Rob Magao, Carrigan Owen, Josh Arentz, Karlton Rowe, Todd Richards, James Foster, Alex Owen, Jeff Walther, Mark Cukro, Master Pedro Sauer, and Shirlane Owen (and clips of Keith himself).

Ari Kay - 1st degree Keith Owen BB, founder of Submissions 101 and The Invictus Leo Jiu Jitsu Collective
Rob Magao -  3 degree  Pedro Sauer black Belt, owner of BushidoBJJ.com and www.officersurvivalseries.com
Carrigan Owen 
Joshua Arentz - 2nd Degree Keith Owen Black Belt. (Black Belt #5), Instructor at Team Rhino HQ 
Karlton Rowe - 3rd stripe brown & Team Rhino affiliate at Crowsnest BJJ
Todd Richards - 2nd degree BB under keith Owen & James Foster, instructor at Team Rhino HQ 
James  "300" Foster - 4th degree Giva Santana black belt and 3x Black Belt Master World Champion.  James 300 Foster Website
Alex Owen 
Jeff Walther - Brown Belt and instructor at Iron Lion JJ academy
Mark Cukro - 3rd Degree Pedro Sauer black Belt and owner of Integrated Martial Arts academy
Master Pedro Sauer PSBJJA
Shirlane Owen Shirlane's FB 
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EP 149 Mark Schultz, Olympic gold medal wrestler, UFC veteran, & Pedro Sauer black belt

7/17/2022

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Intro:
Quote: “Discipline and consistency. I owe these two factors all have attained in my life. Things have never happened overnight. Results have appeared as a consequence of decades long toil. It is necessary to persist.”
~Carlos Gracie Jr


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                                       Mark Shultz
In this interview Mark Schultz, olympic gold medal wrestler, UFC veteran, and Pedro Sauer black belt discusses Why he purposely threw the last match of the 1988 Olympics, Foxcatcher movie and why he didn’t like it, His book - Foxcatcher and the real story of Foxcatcher, His epic match with Rickson, How he got into UFC 9, Why he only fought in one UFC, Pedro Sauer’s epic fight against Lance Batchelor, What he learned from Master Sauer, His thoughts on Rickson’s fighting style, Cornering Tank Abbot in the UFC, His thoughts on wrestlers in the early UFCs, and much more!

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:

Audio clip No Excuses
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Episode 148 Jamie Marich, Ph-d & Anna Pirkl, LMFT, authors of Healing Trauma with Jiu Jitsu

6/12/2022

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               Jamie Marich, Ph-d and Anna Pirkl, LMFT

In this interview Marty speaks with Jamie Marich, Ph-d and
Anna Pirkl, LMFT, authors of Healing Trauma with Jiu Jitsu.
In the interview they discuss what trauma is and how
common it is, the toll it takes on our lives, how trauma
shrinks our worlds, the link/relationship between addictions
and trauma, importance of physical play, moving from
victim mentality to warrior activist, the range of response
in Jiu Jitsu and why Jiu Jitsu is can be so effective in
healing trauma, what instructors should know about trauma
​ and the trauma informed attitude, and more!
Make and Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
I Am Me Audio

Links:
​Dr. Jamie Marich website
Healing Addictions with EMDR Therapy (book)
Trauma and the 12 Steps (book)

Anna Pirkl
Contact through Psychology Today
One Heart Counseling Center


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EP 147 Master Rickson Gracie

5/28/2022

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"jiu Jitsu is for the protection of the individual, the older man, the weak, the child, the lady and the young woman – anyone who doesn’t have the physical attributes to defend themselves”
GM Helio Gracie


           
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                             Master Rickson Gracie 
In this episode Marty interviews Master Rickson Gracie. In the interview Rickson discusses  writing his book, how his philosophy about fighting has changed through the years, learning to fight without emotion, Representing the Gracie legacy, His early fights in Japan, the spirit of the samurai, being treated like a God in Japan, cold exposure, meditation and his fire ceremony during his fight prep, the incredible power of breathing/ breathwork, the importance of visualization, achieving “empty mind”, If he ever felt like he failed at anything, what he feels is his greatest accomplishment, cooperative versus aggressive environments for teaching/learning jujitsu, technology’s impact on people, The people that really need Jiu Jitsu, Ichi wan Ichi go - savoring the moment being present with no regrets, thoughts on modern BJJ, what’s next for him and what is mission is now, and more!
Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
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EP 146 Ricardo Tubbs, owner of Da Firma Training Center and Da Firma Kimono Co.

5/16/2022

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"Jiu jitsu is not the art of hitting, it's the art of not getting hit
- Royce Gracie"

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                           Ricardo Tubbs
In this episode Marty interviews Professor Ricardo Stubbs. In this interview Ricardo discusses his academy and how it got it’s name, the special things going on in addition to Jiu Jitsu out of his academy, working with wounded veterans and some modalities that have helped him, what he learned from Navy frog men, the KB1 foundation working with PTSD and suicidal ideation, the incredible variety of high level people he’s trained with that have impacted his Jiu Jitsu,  his career in the Navy, his medical career, his wife Heidi who is also a black belt, his family, his business advice for academy owners, the importance of a mentor, his Jiu Jitsu philosophy including his competition philosophy and strategy,  the biggest impactors in his life, and knowing the totality of Jiu Jitsu.

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio of a the video entitled Prove Them Wrong 

Show Notes:
Da Firma Training Center
Da Firma Kimono Company
KB1 Foundation
Breathing For Bjj Program 

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Episode 145 Randy McElwee, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner/Head instructor of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens

3/16/2022

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Quote: "When I see you grapple, I am not impressed if you win or lose. What I want to see is your use of the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu. It does not matter how it ends. I do not care if you tap five times as long as you try to use technique.”
~Saulo Ribeiro, Jiu-Jitsu University 

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                               Randy McElwee
Randy McElwee is a Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner / director of GRACIE® Jiu Jitsu Athens - Team Pedro Sauer at American Black Belt Academy in Athens, GA. He also serves on the board of directors for the Pedro Sauer association.

In this interview he discusses various subjects including going into the Army and straight to Special Forces; what it took to get through SF training and biggest lessons he learned in SF; early days of Jiu Jitsu and piecing things together with the old VHS tapes; bringing Rorion Gracie in and learning Jiu Jitsu philosophy from him; getting his blue belt from Royce Gracie; driving 2 hours one way to train early in his jiu jitsu journey; Pedro Sauer’s impact on him;  opening and running his academy; the importance of spending time with his son and how Jiu Jitsu facilitates that; leadership, and the significance of a team; importance of realistic weapons training; serious but fun training; Going Commando-discovering your warrior type; feeling fear but not letting it own you; biggest impacts on his life; and the joy he’s experienced through Jiu Jitsu, and more…..Don’t miss it! It’s a great interview/discussion! 

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens-American Black Belt University
Going Commando
Pedro Sauer BJJ Association

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Marty shares the audio from the video entitled "Believe In Yourself"
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Episode 144  Rick Ellis, Roy Dean Black Belt & Founder of The Art of Skill

2/23/2022

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Quote:    â€œJiu jitsu changes who you are. It gets you comfortable with change and appreciative of variation. Jiu jitsu allows you to look at people without fear or apprehension.”
Roy Dean, Becoming the Black Belt: A BJJ Journey


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                                   Rick Ellis
Rick Ellis is a Roy Dean Black belt and founder of
The Art of Skill. In this interview he talks about
being a musician in his youth; his nomadic lifestyle;
early days at Roy Dean’s academy and Roy’s effect on him; training with Luis Heredia in Maui;  training
with Alexey Cruz in Maine; where the name 3rd Way
Jiu Jitsu came from; the inner challenges; success
and self growth of opening a new academy; collaborating with Roy dean on his original you tube videos; what JJ has given him, and more!


Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
An audio version of the video Kill Your Excuses 
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Episode 143 Ray Griffin, Jr. 2nd Degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner of Griffin Academy of Jiu Jitsu

1/15/2022

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​Intro: 
​Marty Shares some thoughts on the year's end and the new year's beginning.
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                         Ray Griffin Jr.
In this episode Marty interviews Ray Griffin, 2nd degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner/head instructor of Griffin Jiu Jitsu Academy in Orem Utah. In the interview Ray discusses starting with karate and his grandfathers’ advice, How UFC 1 affected him, starting and training JJ with Pedo Sauer in Utah, his family and the parallels of  JJ and parenting, his academy and how it really is a family affair, empowering women,  situational awareness and self defense, importance of firearms training and safety, Griffin tactical, working in real estate and how Jiu Jitsu comes into play in this space, and his thoughts on getting older in Jiu Jitsu and how Jiu Jitsu is for everybody, and BJJ vs Gracie Jiu Jtsu, and more!


Make Difference/Make an Impact segment:
​Marty shares a post form Dave Kovar entitled "You Got No Problems" 
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Episode  142   Ryron Gracie Returns

8/27/2021

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                           Ryron Gracie
Ryron Gracie returns for a lively and
interesting discussion. In this interview he
discusses morning routines, his family and their
recent move), cold plunges, the 32 principles (how
they came about and the importance of them in
learning and being efficient in Jiu Jitsu),
Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) and the recent
HBO show, sexual predators in jiu Jitsu, and more….



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Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio clip of video
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EP 141 Miles Lukas, BJJ Black Belt, Certified Wim Hof instructor, & owner of Breath Fitness

7/25/2021

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Quote:  "Jiu jitsu and martial arts do not build character, they reveal it. We are all born with unmeasurable courage and determination, but it is as we go through the trials of rigorous training that we rediscover those gifts."
- Ricardo Almeida 


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                                    Miles Lukas
In this episode Marty speaks with Miles Lukas, BJJ Black Belt, Certified Wim Hof instructor, & owner of Breath Fitness. In this interview Miles discusses his Jiu Jitsu journey-including training with Jerry Brewer, Phil Migliarese, Steve Maxwell, Relson Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Kurt Oseander, etc.; training with the heavy weight group at Dave Camarillo’s school and its effect on his development; training with Eduardo Tellis; matching the intensity of the training partner; Wim Hof breathing for competition anxiety; Fight to Win competition; learning from Rickson; breathing and breath-work; comparing Wim Hof and Rickson breathing; how important breathing is for BJJ; being connected to the earth’s energy, etc.

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Audio portion of You Vs You video

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Episode 140  Dave Kama - Rickson Gracie Black Belt and head of Kama Jiu Jitsu

7/9/2021

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"If you are not comfortable to deal with an opponent 50 lbs heavier than you, there is something wrong with your Jiu Jitsu." ~Master Rickson Gracie

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                                            Dave Kama
In this episode Marty speaks with professor Dave Kama. Dave Kama, 5th degree Rickson Gracie black belt and head of Kama Jiu Jitsu, is one of the very few people to have trained under Master Rickson and have all his belts awarded to him by Rickson, blue belt through black belt. Dave Kama also #2 of the “Dirty Dozen”, a moniker given to the first 12 non-Brazilians to earn the coveted black belt.
In this interview he discusses his start in BJJ, the early days in Rorion Gracie’s garage, challenge matches, training with Rickson, starting his own academy, the importance of finding the right teacher for your style of learning, what new practitioners should focus on, his thoughts on older practitioner training, and more!

Upcoming seminar at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kentucky:


Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio clip of  "This ONE SIMPLE Secret Will Completely CHANGE YOUR LIFE Today!"             by  Navy Seal William McRaven


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EP 139 Professor Roy Marsh, Royce Gracie Black Belt & Owner-head instructor of Gracie Schwarzwald

4/22/2021

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                                          Roy Marsh
In this episode Marty interviews Professor Roy Marsh, founder of ​Roy Marsh Jiu Jitsu​ and owner/head instructor of Gracie Schwarzwald. In the interview Roy discusses his early days in NC with TEAM ROC; his move to Germany, and what that’s been like; his philosophy including competition type focus and self defense focus, why the ability to control your opponent is so important, information gathering while rolling, why he never sets timers at his school; his instructional videos; people who’ve had the biggest impact on his BJJ and life, and much more. You don’t want to miss this episode! 


See You On the Mat Book

Breathing for BJJ Program

Make a Difference-Make an Impact Segment:
​Audio clip of a video titled Make an Impact
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EP 138 Sensei Erik Paulson

1/17/2021

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                                             Erik Paulson
   In this episode Marty interviews Sensei Erik Paulson, champion fighter, world renowned instructor/coach, and founder of Combat Submission Wrestling. In this interview he discusses how he stayed productive this past year, transitioning from fighter to coach, changing universal energies, UFOs, being ready when the creative juices come, writing dvd project on a napkin on an airplane, changes he’s made in his association and programs, not living in fear, combining catch wrestling in his jj program, how he developed his scarf game (including the fat man choke), his intensive private sessions, his business coaching for school owners, sensei Uri Nackamura and Shooto, Pankration for kids, CSW and His current projects, how his break fall ability saved him during a bike accident, Combat Athletic Conditioning program, and more...


Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Stop Wasting Time audio




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Episode 137       Goodbye 2020

12/28/2020

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In this episode we say goodbye to 2020, featuring episode clips from Evandro Nunes (The Lion and when to let him out), Matt Thornton (training with Rickson, Chris Hauter, fundamentals as universal concepts), Ricky Lundell (starting BJJ as a kid with Pedro Sauer, the time he “fought” Pedro’s daughter Tyisa), Scott Nelson (Emotional Intelligence and its impact on his life and Jiu Jitsu), Clark Gracie (GM Carlos, GM Carley and how the term Gracie Jiu Jitsu came about), Ryron Gracie (Summary/Recap of the meet the listeners 2 episode)
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Thanks to all the guests this year including Richard Bresler, Jim Kelly, Scott Burr, Ryron Gracie, Evandro Nunes, Clark Gracie, Mike The Cop, Scott Nelson, Matt Thornton, Ricardo Almeida, Ricky Lundell, Michael Heinz, Greg Nelson, Keith Owen, and Mark Cukro, Randy McElwee, Alan Baker, Dan Berry, Chaz Valentine, Rondel Benjamin, and Andy Bryant​,
and the Meet the Listeners guests  Jarod Lieffring, Greg Nelson, James Guynn, Danial Raza, Joel Ambrosia, Loren Files, and Jean Soares.
Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
I’ve learned a lot this year … I learned that things don’t always turn out the way you planned, or the way you think they should. And I’ve learned that there are things that go wrong that don’t always get fixed or get put back together the way they were before. I’ve learned that some broken things stay broken, and I’ve learned that you can get through bad times and keep looking for better ones, as long as you have people who love you.
— Jennifer Weiner
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Episode  136    Lessons Learned in 2020: a Group Discussion With 7 Pedro Sauer Black Belts

12/17/2020

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                     Lessons Learned in 2020

In This episode we talk about challenges, triumphs and lessons learned in 2020. Joining me for this episode I have Pedro Sauer Black Belts:

Randy McElwee of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens 
Mark Cukro of Integrated Martial Arts 
Alan Baker of Atlanta Martial Arts Center
Dan Berry of Integrated Martial Arts of Utah 
Chaz Valentine of Bushin Martial Arts 
Rondel Benjamin of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Trinidad/Tobago
Andy Bryant of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Commerce 

Discussion includes topics of culture, resilency, focusing on what you can control, surrounding yourself with the right people, warrior mindset and principles, and breaking through your comfort zone……


Make a difference/Make an Impact segment:
Audio clip of video Why Not You by Jim Rohn

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Episode 135 Richard Bresler - Rorion Gracie's first U.S. student, author of Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life

11/27/2020

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                                          Richard Bresler
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Richard Bresler is back on the show. Bichard is a 6th degree black belt and Rorion Gracie’s first US student. In this interview he discusses his new book, Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life, and the process of writing it with Scott Burr; the vulnerability it took to write the book; stories of the original UFCs, receiving his black belt; biggest influences on his life; Pedro Sauer’s impact on him and the Professor Sauer - Oleg Taktorov connection; having Rickson as his bodyguard in Brazil; What’s next for him…..
Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
When Life Hits You audio clip

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Episode 134   Jim Kelly, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner & Head instructor of Cincinatti BJJ.

11/19/2020

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"Don't do a technique 5 times and wait for the instructor to tell
you what's next. Do the technique 500 times and wait for the instructor
to tell you to stop."  ~ Anon


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                                           Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly is a Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner and head instructor of Cincinnati Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In this interview he discusses his life growing up, his time in the Marine Corps (forced recon), his martial arts journey, including discovering BJJ while looking for Tae Kwon Do, stick fighting at The Gathering with the Dog Brothers, training with Paul Vunak, The “martial arts bum community,” Mark Denny, Shawn Owens; “Challenging” Jake Johnston;  competing at the Mundials in Brazil; The magical early days with Pedro Sauer and the crew (where he met Alan Hopkins, Jeff Curran, Rockson Gracie, Flavio amd Silva Bhering, Matt Strack, Jorge Jimenez, Ricky Lindell);  Learning to be broad minded, finding your own style and  understanding the “why” things work from Pedro Sauer; What he learned from Rickson; training with Scott Smith; most important aspects of self defense; bringing realistic methodologies in training; keeping emotion out of fighting; His girlfriend and the wonderful story of how they met and their story over time….

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Show Them What You Are Made Of 


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EP 133 Scott Burr, Steve Maxwell's first Black Belt and accomplished writer/editor

10/25/2020

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Intro:
Quote:
"Just because you ares struggling doesn't mean you are failing.
Every great success requires some kind of struggle to get there"
~Unknown

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                                                   Scott Burr
Scott Burr is a black belt professor and in first person to earn the rank of black belt from American BJJ pioneer and sixth-degree black belt professor Steve Maxwell. He holds black belt rank in Kodokan Judo (Nidan/second degree: Shodan awarded by representatives of the Konan Yudanshakai and certified by the Kodokan Judo Institute; Nidan certified by the USJA) and the Korean art of Kuk Sul Do (jo kyo/first degree, awarded and certified by Federation President and Grandmaster Choon Shik Yang). 
He is also a MaxwellSC-certified Pro Trainer, and holds Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in both the MaxwellSC Kettle bell and Body weight Training systems. He has appeared in many of Steve Maxwell's instructional videos as Steve's "designated demonstrator" and has traveled all over the world with Steve—from El Salvador to Croatia—assisting at seminars on everything from joint mobility to breath work to kettle bell training to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. 
Scott is the author of the numerous books on strength & conditioning and martial arts books, and In recent years has had the opportunity to train with and learn directly from Master Rickson Gracie. 
 In this interview we talk about his history in martial arts, including MMA training and going from Jiu Jitsu to Judo; his relationship with Steve Maxwell; his books, and how he got into writing; his current projects including Robert Drysdale’s book - Opening Close Guard and Richard Bresler’s book -  Worth Defending;  his invention-the Knot Lock; training with Rickson Gracie, his Jiu Jitsu philosophy, and more…..


Scott's Website-Enclave Jiu Jitsu
Scott’s Books: ​
The Knot Lock: 
Steve Maxwell
Opening Closed Guard- Robert Drysdale
Worth Defending…….Richard Bresler

Make Difference/Make an Impact  Segment
​Marty shares an exert from a motivation video I Dare You

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EP 132   Ryron Gracie returns for Meet The Listeners 2

7/3/2020

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“Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you; so that you learn to rely on technique, timing and leverage rather than brute strength.”-Helio Gracie

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                                 Meet The Listeners 2
Ryron Gracie Returns to surprise listeners with a phone call.
​Listeners called include Jarod Zieffling, Greg Nelson, James Guynn, Danial Raza, Joel Ambrosia, Loren Files, and Jean Soares.
​The calls are filled with lively discussions on Jiu Jitsu and life. Don't miss it!


Make A Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Motivational audio: You vs You
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