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EP 88 Master Carlos "Caique" Elias

1/8/2018

Intro

Quote: "True strength is not always shown through victory. Stand up, try again and display strength of heart." Rickson Gracie

Meet the Listener Segment: Today we meet Kirsty Mather, head coach of Timaru BJJ in Timaru, New Zealand www.TimaruBJJ.com www.australiangirlsingi.com

Interview

Carlos "Caique" Elias
Carlos "Caique" Elias is a 7th degree Red and Black belt master of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and owner and head instructor of Caique Jiu Jiu academy and Caique Jiu Jitsu Network. He’s originally from Brazil and In 1996, Elias moved with his family to the United States to teach at the new Gracie Academy in Torrance. He is one of only a handful of non family members awarded the black belt from GM Helio Gracie, and In March 2009, he was awarded a 7th degree red-and-black belt by Master Rickson Gracie. In 2001, Master Caique formed his own school, the Caique Jiu-Jitsu Academy., which is now based in Lomita, California, and i had the distinct honor of recently sitting down with him at his academy for this interview.
In the interview he discussed his start in martial arts, his long and close relationship with GM Helio, what it was like coming to the US back in the 90’s, the value of competing, the current state of belts/promotions, what he does when he’s not on the mat, etc. He’s a true legend in JJ and it was my honor to interview him.

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Quote: "A year from now you'll wish you had started today." Karen Lamb
Marty discusses how even small changes can add up to significant improvements in life

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EP 87 2017 Recap

12/27/2017

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In this episode
we say good by
to 2017

Clips from
2017 episodes:

Eve Gracie discusses the power of believing in yourself
Steve Kardian discusses how he got into his current role and a life changing event
that opened his eyes to the fact he's meant to serve the public.
Phil Migliarese (from our Yoga and Jiu Jitsu episode) discusses mindset and breathing
Roy Dean (from our Injuries episode) discusses injuries and what to do when you have them.
Robb Wolf discusses how we can combat rounded shoulders and forward posture that can come with frequent flexed postures in Jiu Jitsu.

Interviews from 2017:
EP 86 Marcus Kowal
EP 85 Victoria Gracie
EP 84 Yoga & BJJ Featuring Phil Migliarese,
EP 83 Greg Nelson
Ep 82 Jennifer Gray
Ep 81 Nic Gregoriades
EP 80 Carlos Machado
EP 79 John Frakl
EP 78 Tamba Hali
EP 77 Jon Wagner
EP 76 Ryron Gracie-    Meet the Listeners featuring Jason Henry, Eric Giulio, Jason Rubin, Dan Thiel, Nelson Ruiz, Chrissie Vogel, Brian Tiura, and Jessie Bennett
EP 75 Injuries Featuring Ty Gay, Roy Dean, Ryron Gracie, Mark Cukro, and Henry Akins
EP 74 Roy Harris
EP 73 Ricardo Bayona    & Alberto Robayo
EP 72 Jorge Jimenez
EP 71 Dr. Belisa   Vranich
EP 70 Eve Torres    Gracie
Ep 69 Ryron Gracie JJ Lifestyle Summit Recap featuring Ty Gay, Jennifer Gray, Kris Bailey, Marco Moreno, Ron Wilder, Marc Marins, Kris Ratte, Tessa Lyn, Evandro Nunes, Don Cook, and Victoria Gracie
EP 68 Burton Richardson
EP 67 Eddie Kone
EP 66 Rob Wolf
EP 65 David Adiv
EP 64 Steve Kardian

Thanks to the meet the listeners (in addition to those listed in the meet the listeners segment above) including…. Mary O'connor Ocasio and Richard Bejtlich

Also, thanks to the guest hosts of the Make a Difference/Make an impact segment including Houston Cottrell, Howard Steele, Jim Bundy, Chris Bailey, Cary Hokama, Robert Heath, and Carlos Diaz

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EP 86 Marcus Kowal, MMA Fighter, Instructor, and Founder of Liam's Life

12/1/2017

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Intro
Quote: “ Love is the highest art. In ancient times you trained so hard,
not for the sake of killing people, but for the love of your family: for the
love of your mother, your father, your children, your tribe, and your body. It is the love of life. That's why we train so hard, so you can preserve life.” Dan Inosanto

Interview

In this interview Marty speaks with Black belt martial artist, Marcus Kowal. Marcus serves as the Lead MMA Training Instructor and Owner of Systems Training Center as well as the CEO and Co-Founder of Fitnesscenter.com. In addition, he is the Host and MMA specialist for StudioMMA and MMANytt. He also leads the Systems Training Center Krav Maga program. Marcus is an accomplished professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and professional kickboxer. He has lived and competed all over the world training with the best of the best at Blackhouse and Xtreme Courture. He worked at Krav Maga Worldwide Headquarters in Los Angeles completing the gruesome Krav Maga instructor courses, achieving his black belt in 2007.
In 2016 Markus lost his 15 month old son, Liam, in a tragic drunk driving incident. Ever since, through his organization, Liam’s Life, he’s been on a mission to raise awareness about drunk driving and to change the laws regarding drunk driving. In this interview Marcus talks about this mission, setting guinness book world records (throwing 100 kicks per day for a year), his martial arts background/journey, which has taken him all over the world, his new book, his personal journey through grief and healing, the strength and unity of the martial arts community, his love for Jiu Jitsu, boxing and kickboxing, Krav, etc. and more. Don’t miss this heartfelt powerful story of loss, grief, vulnerability, resiliency, healing and strength.

http://liamslife.org/
www.SystemsTrainingCenter.com www.SystemsTrainingCenterEncino.com
www.SystemsTrainingCenterWestwood.com www.YourKravMaga.com

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Prove them Wrong...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQRfnexHJmk

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Episode 85 Victoria Gracie

11/8/2017

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Intro
Quote: “If you want others to be happy, practice
compassion; If you want to be happy, practice compassion.“
Dalai Lama

Interview:

In this episode Marty interviews Victoria Gracie. Victoria is a former professional dancer, model and actress, and now focuses on raising awareness and teaching mindful parenting through her organization My Kind of Mama. She’s also a Gracie Jiu Jitsu instructor involved in the WE program. Her latest project is a Children’s book entitled Kip and the Magic Belt. In this interview she discusses her new book and what led her to write it; her background in dance and entertainment; how she met Ryron; how motherhood has changed her life; mindful parenting; Jiu Jitsu and teaching Women Empowered; and more….

Order Kip and the Magical Belt at VictoriaGracie.com or MagicalBelt.com

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment
You are being presented with a choice: evolve or remain. If you choose to remain unchanged, you will be presented with the same challenges, the same routine, the same storms, the same situations, until you learn from them, until you love yourself enough to say “no more”, until you choose change.
If you choose to evolve, you will connect with the strength within you, you will explore what lies outside the comfort zone, you will awaken to love, you will become, you will be. You have everything you need.
Choose to evolve. Choose love.
Creig Crippen

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Episode 84 Yoga and Jiu Jitsu

10/31/2017

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Intro

Quotes:
"Yoga is not for the flexible it's for the willing”

"Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists." Patanjali

Interviews:

In this episode 5 BJJ black belts, Phil Migliarese (Yoga 4 Fighters),

Nic Gregoriades (The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood/Yoga for Grapplers), Dustin Brown (Warrior One Yoga), Joey Diehl (JoeyDiehl.com), and Sebastian Broschebg (Yoga for BJJ), share their experience about yoga- including how they got involved with yoga, insights into their personal practice and why yoga is so good for Bjj practitioners to do...

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Marty discusses "savoring" the moment....

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EP 83 Greg Nelson, Pedro Sauer's 1st Black Belt and world renowned MMA coach

10/12/2017

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Intro:
Quote: “The Bridge between knowledge and skill is practice. The bridge between skill and mastery is time.” Jim Bouchard

Interview

Coach Greg Nelson
In this episode Marty interviews Coach Greg Nelson, 4th Degree Pedro Sauer Black belt and world class martial arts instructor and coach. Coach Nelson has studied everything from BJJ, to MMA, to Kali and JKD, Muay Thai, to submission grappling. He has coached 3 UFC champs, including Dave Menne, Sean Sherk, and Brock Lesnar. He has studied everything from BJJ, to MMA, to Kali and JKD, Muay Thai, and has studied and trained with a host of notable masters, such as Guro Dan Inosanto, Sifu Rick Faye, Master Pedro Sauer, Sensei Nakamura, Master Rickson Gracie, Sensei Erik Paulson, Sifu Tim Tackett, Sifu Larry Hartsell, Frank Cucci, and GM Chai. In this interview he discusses the early years of his training,(including shoot wrestling with Erik Paulson and his first exposure to Gracie Jiu Jitsu with Rickson Gracie), his relationship with Professor Pedro Sauer (meeting him and being with him through the years), training and coaching his 3 UFC champions (including what Brock Lesnar is like in real life), setting the academy/gym culture (and how he weeds out potential problem students), his battles with cancer (how he got through it and how it changed his life), using the power of the mind to program yourself to success, his son and daughter, and empowering and helping people get to the next level on and off the mat, and more...

Greg Nelson's Academy: https://theacademymn.com/greg-nelson-mma/

NC Seminar: https://www.facebook.com/events/1969023596754134/

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
MENTAL FORTITUDE | Retiring Naval Admiral, and Seal trainer William H. McRaven, delivers one of the most inspiring and uplifting speeches you will ever hear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6OoCaGsz94

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Episode 82 Jennifer Gray (aka "Jiu Jitsu Jen") Founder of She-Jitsu

10/3/2017

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Intro
Support the show though our new Patreon page

Meet The Listener Segment: Mary O'connor Ocasio

Interview:

Jennifer Gray
In this episode Marty interviews Jennifer Gray (aka Jiu Jitsu Jen), instructor at Redline Jiu Jitsu and founder and CEO of She-Jitsu. In this interview Jen tells her powerful story including her sexual abuse, her struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, mental illness, how she met Ty Gay and the positive impact he’s had in her life, the the life changing impact that diet, yoga, and Jiu Jitsu has had on her life, She-Jitsu, and more….

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Guest host Houston Cottrell, owner and head instructor of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Madison, leads this segment about "people don't care what you know until they know how much you care."

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Episode 81 Nic Gregoriades- Roger Gracie's 1st Black Belt and founder of The Jiu Jitsu brotherhood

9/18/2017

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Intro:
Quote: "Each person may see a fight in different ways... They can see more to a primal way. Others they can see in a pure artistic way... For me I see the pure artistic way, the way that a true martial artist can show his art. " Roger Gracie

Interview

Nic Gregoriades
In this episode Marty speaks with Nicolas Gregoriades, Nic has the honor of being Roger Gracie’s 1st Black belt and is an accomplished competitor in the sport of BJJ, He is also the founder of The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood, a community/association with affiliates all around the globe. Nic is the author of The Black Belt Blueprint, and the producer of several highly popular video instructionals such as Yoga for Grapplers and Beyond Technique. In this interview he discusses his start in martial arts, training with Roger Gracie, starting the London Real and Digital communication podcasts, as well as his new BJJ podcast, working with the whole person through Jiu Jitsu, correlations between personalities and rolling, his love for kite surfing, coming full circle with his JJ philosophy, being unrestricted and new paradigms in JJ, a day his life, plans for moving to the US, and more.

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Marty reads an excerpt from Joshua Page’s (owner of Hickory Academy of Martial Arts) blog which discusses holding on to your joy…...

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Episode 80 Master Carlos Machado

9/4/2017

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Intro

Quote: "My father was a naturalist and a very spiritual person, who had a great desire to pass on his knowledge to others, so that they could receive the benefits of Jiu Jitsu as well. Growing up in this environment, I learned the art of Jiu Jitsu is actually a method through which one strives for self-perfection.” Carlos Gracie Jr.

Interview

Master Carlos Machado is a 8th degree coral belt and the oldest brother in the legendary Machado Brothers family. In the early 90’s He and his brothers, Rigan, John, Roger and Jean Jacques, formed Machado Jiu Jitsu, one of the main BJJ organizations in the Northern Hemisphere. He’s had a very interesting career in Jiu Jitsu and has influenced the lives of thousands of students. In this episode he discusses the early years of training with his brothers and cousins; living with Carlos Gracie and training with Carlos Gracie Jr; Rolls and Carlson Gracie sharing the same building for their schools; the start of Gracie Barra, how his training philosophy has changed over the years; Chuck Norris’ role in helping him get established in the US and assisting Chuck on the set of Walker Texas Ranger; key training principles, his view on why he and his brothers have been so successful; his upcoming seminar tour; exciting social media projects he has going on....

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Marty reads an exert for Master Carlos' book: Putting the Pieces Together

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Episode 79 John Frankl, BJJ Black belt, Head of JF BJJ, and SBG Representative for Asia.

8/24/2017

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Intro
Quote: "Every valuable lesson I have learned about myself, relationships and values, has been reflected to me on the mat." —Matt Thornton

Interview

John Frankl
John Frankl is a BJJ Black Belt under Roberto Maia and head of John Frankl Jiu Jitsu, as well as the Straight blast Gym representative for Asia. He’s a Harvard trained PhD, and the man responsible for starting and establishing BJJ in Korea. In this interview he discusses his history and journey in the martial arts, including his time with Rickson Gracie and Roberto Maia, preparing for the Masters Worlds comp. Matt Thornton and Straight Blast Gym, the Jiu Jitsu scene in Korea, sword making and brewing, the parallels between evolution of cross-fit and BJJ, yoga, mobility, and breathing, and the role of gratitude in his life…

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
The power of perspective. Using Victor Frankl, survivor of Auschwitz death camp during WW2, as an example, Marty discusses how perspective determines our experience.

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EPisode 78 Tamba Hali, NFL Superstar and Gracie Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt

8/8/2017

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Intro

Quote: "The biggest gift I've received as a martial artist is without a question the capacity to be in peace." Rickson Grace

Book Review: The New Super power For Women by Steve Kardian

Interview

Tamba Hali: You know him as an NFL star linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs but did you know he’s a Gracie Jiu Jitsu practitioner? In this episode, he discusses his recent promotion to purple belt; what his jiu jitsu journey has been like including training with Ryron & Rener Gracie and Evandro Nunes; being technical and the defensive mindset; how JJ has affected his football; his time and challenges in the NFL; his music, and more….

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all" Helen Keller
In this segment Marty discusses thinking of life as a great adventure.

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Episode 77 Jon Wagner, BJJ Black Belt and certified instructor

7/25/2017

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Now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEYGUC5GVUwa0jla2Y9mkQ
Intro

Quote:
"A journey of a thousand submissions begins with submitting your ego."
Anonymous

Interview

Jon Wagner
In this episode Marty interviews Jon Wagner (aka Johnny Wags), JJ Black belt and certified instructor through the Gracie Academy. Jon discusses everything from transitioning from the military, his many trips to Brazil, how the mat is a sanctuary, the effect having his son had on his JJ, self defense philosophy, completing the Instructor Certification Program (ICP), attending the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit and more…..

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Chris Bailey, owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Scottsdale discusses continuing education....

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Episode 76 Ryron Gracie-Special Meet the Listeners Episode

7/11/2017

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Now available on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnvZAYlB_jw
Intro
Quote: "Don't do a technique 5 times and wait for your instructor to tell you what's next. Do the technique 500 times and wait for your instructor to tell you to stop."

Ryron Gracie
In this episode Marty and Ryron team up and surprise listeners with a phone call. Listeners called include Jason Henry, Eric Giulio, Jason Rubin, Dan Thiel, Nelson Ruiz, Chrissie Vogel, Brian Tiura, and Jessie Bennett

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Story of the elephant and self-imposed/created limitations....

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EP 75: Injuries: Ty Gay, Roy Dean, Ryron Gracie, Mark Cukro, and Henry Akins

6/29/2017

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A discussion on Injuries

In this episode Marty interviews Ty Gay (owner and head instructor of Redline Jiu Jitsu and lead singer for Everybody Panic), Roy Dean (BJJ Black Belt and producer of famed BJJ videos and media on RoyDeanTV), Ryron Gracie (Black Belt and Head instructor at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, CA, Mark Cukro (Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner of Integrated Martial Arts), and Henry Akins (Rickson Gracie Black Belt and owner of Dynamix Martial Arts). They each discuss their thoughts on injuries: how to prevent them, how to deal with them, and key points to keep in mind with your down time due to an injury. Don’t miss this interesting and insightful discussion….

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
From Lynn Lane's (Warrior of Success) Morning Mojo: “It is my sincere belief that you can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” ~ Zig Ziglar ~ A quote of wisdom and a solid principle to live by. When you help others up or through a challenge you also help yourself. Makes little difference where you are in life as long as you add some value to someone else you will create more value in your life. One good deed, one small compliment or one act of kindness will start the “boomerang effect” and you’ll reap the value of that in the future. We all have talents, skills and abilities that we can share with others to help them along the way. Help someone and help yourself…..today!

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Episode 74 5th Degree Black Belt Roy Harris

6/14/2017

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Intro:

Quote: "A true Martial Artist is the integration of the warrior and the sage. He is a man of peace, but he has the ability to destroy." Anonymous

Interview

Roy Harris
In this episode Marty speaks with Professor Roy Harris, head of Harris International. Mr. Harris is 5th Degree black belt under professor Joe Morrera, an author, and a world renowned instructor. In this episode he discusses his early start in martial arts, training with Rick Faye, Guro Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, and Paul Vunak; his time at the Gracie Academy; legs locks “then and now”; his time as a law enforcement officer and in the military and training those populations; his book, The Jiu Jitsu Answer Man; Harris International; BJJ over 40 and important considerations for training in your 50’s and beyond; the importance of his faith and more….

Harris International
BJJ Over 40
My Journey in Christ

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
The importance of stopping, looking back, and acknowledging your accomplishments....

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EP 73 Roberto Bayona & Alberto Robayo of Miloki Flow

5/30/2017

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Intro

Quote: "In life, when presented with any situation, breath, take your time, focus and decide what to do." Rickson Gracie

Interview

Ricardo Bayona and Alberto Robayo
In this episode Marty speaks with Ricardo Bayona and Alberto Robayo, Gracie Academy black belts and the owners and founders of Miloki Flow, which integrates Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, and Functional Movement and Fitness. Their goal with creating a Miloki Flow was to bring a flow of positive habits, healthy diet, and a richer enjoyment of their students’ everyday lives.
Alberto’s academy is in Narberth, PA a suburb of Philadelphia, Ricardo’s academy is in Key Biscayne, FL. And 1st time I’ve interviewed 2 people at different remote locations at the same time so it was pretty interesting doing so.
In this interview they discuss starting out in Columbia, how cleaning your academy relates to Jiu Jitsu, Ryron’s influence, how Miloki Flow came about, adding functional movement to Jiu Jitsu and the flow roll mindset, life on and off the mats, major influences in their lives, their long enduring friendship, and more….

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes........Including you."
Ann Lamott

Marty discusses the weight of stress and the importance of taking time to unplug....

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EP 72 Pedro Sauer Black Belt Jorge Jimenez

5/3/2017

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Intro

Quote: “A tranquil man is tolerant. There is no reason for me to beat someone up if he call me names. This confidence is moral, not physical.” Helio Gracie

Meet the Listener segment:
Meet Richard Bejtlich Rejoiningthetao.blogspot.com

Interview

Jorge Jimenez
In this episode Marty interviews Professor Jorge Jimenez, 3rd degree Black Belt under Professor Pedro Sauer and owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Balance Academy in Sharpsburg, GA (a PS affiliate school and a gracie Academy CTC). In this interview Jorge talks about the recent Pedro Sauer camp, his start in Jiu Jitsu and time in Salt Lake City, attending UFC 1, completing the Gracie Academy instructor certification program (ICP), what he gleaned from the Royce Gracie v Matt hughes fight, applying GJJ in your everyday life, lessons learned on the way to black belt, Rener and Ryron’s impact on him, the importance of breathing, and Professor Sauer’s influence on his Jiu Jitsu and life

http://www.graciebalance.com/

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Howard Steele, of Delaware Bushido Academy, discusses self talk

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EP 71 Dr. Belisa Vranich

4/20/2017

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Intro
Quote: "He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still." Lao Tzu

Interview

Dr. Belisa Vranich
Dr Belisa Vranich, is a clinical psychologist and the author of the book, Breath: the simple revolutionary 14 day program to improve your physical and mental health. She has spent the last decade dedicating herself to the study of breathing. She is the founder of The Breathing Class, and has appeared in dozens national media outlets, including Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, Fox, the Today show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, The Wall st journal, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Fitness, and the Huffington Post. She is a former sports psychologist for Gold's gym and a columnist for Shape magazine. She’s worked with a variety of populations from average Joes to martial artists and combat athletes, to police and firefighters, helping them all to breath more efficiently and effectively, and thus having a profound impact in their lives. In this interview Dr. Belisa discusses efficient (horizontal) versus inefficient(vertical) breathing; why incorrect breathing leads to anxiety and neck and shoulder pain, working with average Joe’s to warriors and combat athletes; stress and breathing, how prolonged sitting affects our breathing, her breathing classes, the role of breathing in martial arts, rolling and breathing, diaphragmatic breathing and heath, Rickson’s breathing, the causes she supports, such as Liam’s Life, andTAPS: Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors, and animal rescues.

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Marty discusses self awareness in our daily lives and relationships....

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EP 70 Eve Torres Gracie

4/6/2017

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Intro

Quote: "Learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu so that when a giant walks by, you don't think to yourself 'oh no,' you think to yourself 'how interesting!" Rener Gracie

Interview

Eve Torres Gracie
In this episode Marty speaks with Eve Torres Gracie. Eve heads up the Woman's Empowered program for the Gracie Academy. She has been a WWE 3X diva champion, and has appeared in movies, such as Scorpion King 4 and Jackie Chan’s Skiptrace, as well as Television, with a role in Supergirl, and the NBC primetime reality show Stars Earn Stripes-where she and her partner won the overall competition on that show. She’s been a professional dancer and model, and has inspired and impacted the lives of countless individuals and groups. She’s also married to Rener Gracie. In this interview Eve talks about her days as a WWE Diva, how she met Rener and the effect he’s had in her life, the joys and challenges of motherhood, working with the women empowered program, her mom’s impact on her life, her new business with Sage Gracie, and the importance of believing in yourself….

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"By my actions....teach my mind" William Shakespeare
In this segment Marty discusses the notion that you become what you practice most......

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Episode 69 Ryron Gracie is back to recap the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit

3/23/2017

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Interview

 Ryron Gracie

Ryron Gracie is back to recap the recent Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit. Some of the things he discusses are living Jiu Jitsu on and off the mat; being a student for life/learning from everyone; being the best training partner possible; training Jiu Jitsu well into your years; and Jiu Jitsu as a vehicle for self growth. This episode features clips from various attendees of the event as well, including Ty Gay, Jennifer Gray, Kris Bailey, Marco Moreno, Ron Wilder, Marc Marins, Kris Ratte, Tessa Lyn, Evandro Nunes, Don Cook, and Victoria Gracie…..

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Episode 68 JKD expert and BJJ Black Belt Burton Richardson

3/15/2017

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Intro:
Quote "Self-knowledge is the basis of jeet kune do because it is effective not only for the individual's martial art but also for his life as a human being." Bruce Lee

Quote about Burton Richardson: Burton has always been on the cutting edge in training, researching & experimenting in the martial arts. His skill and ability to teach and coach his students and fighters make him a remarkable martial artist. Burton knows how to develop training methods, progressions & tactics in all ranges."
Guro Dan Inosanto, First Generation Student of Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do Instructor, &
Founder of Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts

Interview

Burton Richardson
Burton Richardson is an extremely well respected teacher and practitioner in the martial arts world. He has a vast background and history in the martial arts and runs JKD Unlimited, an online source for training videos, books, etc. He has trained with countless masters such Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo, Master Tony Diego, and Master Christopher Ricketts, as well as many top BJJ exponents, including the Machado Brothers, Carlson Gracie, Ensen Enue, Baret Yoshida, Charuto Verissimo, and Marcelo Garcia. Burton is one of the original “Dog Brothers” (brutal stick fighting team), and has even journeyed to South Africa several times to train with Zulu warriors in their method of stick fighting. Burton is a full Instructor in Jun Fan JKD under Guro Dan Inosanto, full Instructor in Filipino Martial Arts under Tuhon Dan Inosanto, full Instructor in the JKD Grappling Association under Sifu Larry Hartsell, Instructor in Thai Boxing under Master Chai Sirisute, Guro in Penjak Silat under Pendekar Paul De Thouars, Instructor in Kali Ilustrisimo under GrandMaster Ilustrisimo, Third Degree Black Belt in BJJ (brazilian Jiu Jitsu) under Egan Inoue.
Burton is the author of 4 books and has written for martial arts magazines such as Inside Kung Fu, in Budo, and Ultimate MMA. He was elected self defense instructor of the year by Black Belt Magazine and inducted into their hall of fame.
In this interview he discusses the many influences on his martial arts development; Bruce Lee’s philosophy of no way as the way; the importance of sparring; adapting your arts to your individual strengths; his first lesson with Rickson Gracie; fixed mindset and the importance of an open mind in training; the concept behind his “For the Streets” video training series and how the programs developed; the importance of incorporating weapons into your training (BJJ) and how it changes the priorities in a self defense situation; and more.

Make Difference/Make an Impact:
Marty discusses the subject of leaving your comfort zone and challenging yourself.....

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Episode 67 GJJ Black belt Eddie Kone

3/7/2017

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Intro:
Quote: “Jiu Jitsu is about much more than winning medals and titles. Those things will be forgotten long before we’re gone, but the effect we have on our students and fellow practitioners, as part of the lessons we share with them, will live on forever!” James “300” Foster

Interview

Eddie Kone
Professor Eddie Kone, is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and owner/ head instructor of The Eddie Kone Academy of Jiu-Jitsu,. He is director of EKBJJ Association with affiliate schools throughout the UK. Eddie Received his Black Belt in 2008 from Master Royler Gracie, at the time making him Royler’s first European Black Belt. He received his first Degree from Professor Rafael Lovato Jr.in 2012. He has been a coach to many MMA fighters champions including UFC fighter Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley, W.E.C & UFC Fighter Brad ‘One Punch’ Pickett,and others. In the interview we talk about his introduction to MA, his BJJ competition experience, his MMA career (Pro MMA Record 4-0-0). We also discuss his acting career including his recent involvement in the film “Romans,” his upcoming camp with Ryron Gracie, and much more.

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Guest host, Cary Hokama (Holistic transformation coach and author of the book, Own your Life) talks about “info-sponging.”

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Episode 66 Robb Wolf, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, best selling Author (The Paleo Solution), and BJJ Practitioner

2/19/2017

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Intro
Quote: "I never trained jiu Jitsu for recognition or money. I did it because I loved it, because it was a constant companion in my life that allowed me to connect with others in a meaningful way. Jiu Jitsu is an art which allows us to magnify our potential. It's about protection of self and others. It's about humility. It's about compassion." -Roy Dean

Interview:

Robb Wolf
In this episode Marty interviews Robb Wolf, former research biochemist, and New York Times Bestselling author of The Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top ranked iTunes podcast, book and seminars. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism and is a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for: Specialty Health Inc, Paleo FX, and Paleo Magazine. Rob is also a former California State Powerlifting Champion and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. He coaches athletes at the highest levels of competition and consults with Olympians and world champions in MMA, motocross, rowing and triathlon. He has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry and the United States Marine Corps.
In this interview Robb discusses everything from how wrestling can work for or against you in learning BJJ; how often to train hard; his friendship with Roy Dean; how training “invisible Jiu Jitsu” with Henry Aikin has profoundly affected his Jiu Jitsu; Training with Patrick Johnson and John Frankl; the joys and challenges of training self defense and sport JJ; best exercises for Jiu Jitsu related postural dysfunctions; the Paleo lifestyle and diet; the gut-brain connection; information from his new book, Wired To Eat, including the neural regulation of appetite; why personalized nutrition is much better than rigid black and white type thinking regarding food and nutrition, and more…..

Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You

The Paleo Solution

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Robert Heath, founder of the Legacy Foundation and creator of the Legacy Challenge. He is also an attorney in the USMC, and the owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville, in Jacksonville, NC, a CTC through the GA.

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Episode 65 Professor David Adiv

2/4/2017

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Intro
Quote:
“Jiu-Jitsu is a mousetrap. The trap does not chase the mouse.
But when the mouse grabs the cheese, the trap plays its role...”
GM Helio Gracie

Interview:

Professor David Adiv
In this interview Marty speaks with professor David Adiv, 5th degree black belt and Co Founder of the original RGDA Association, which is now known as the Gracie Humiata association. He is the owner of Fightzone: Fit to Fight, a fighter clothing and products company, as well as the owner and head instructor of Gracie New Jersey. In the interview Professor Adiv discusses training Krav Maga in the Israeli military, Judo training, early training and trips to Japan with masters Royler and Rickson, being part of Royler Gracie’s creative team and assisting in two of his bestselling books: “BJJ Submission Grappling” and ‘Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Submission Essentials” (with Grand Master Helio Gracie). He also discusses the defensive mentality, his dogs, his relationship with Micky Gall, the notion of “when you get you give,” karma, free will, etc. Professor Adiv is a very interesting, knowledgeable, and insightful person, as clearly demonstrated in this interview.
http://gracienewjersey.com/
http://Davidadiv.com
https://fighterzone.com
http://graciehumaita.com/site/en/academias/humaita/

Make an Difference/Make an Impact:
Carlos Diaz, GJJ black belt and owner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Destin in Destin, FL, talks about life balance....

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Ep 64 Steve Kardian

1/24/2017

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Intro
Quote: “Self defense is not just a set of techniques; it’s a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending.” Rorion Gracie

Interview

Steve Kardian
In this Episode Marty interviews world renowned self defense and security expert, Steve Kardian. Steve is a 3rd degree black belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu (under Phil Migliarese), a Kyokushin Karate black belt, and a Muay Thai Kick Boxing coach (serving as Associate Instructor under shootfighting world champion and MMA coach Erik Paulson). He has served as a women's safety, security and law enforcement consultant for a variety of shows, such as Inside Edition, Fox & Friends, CNN, HLN, Nancy Grace, Dr. Drew, CBS, NBC, ABC, among others.
Steve is an American career law enforcement officer, detective, sergeant, chief criminal investigator, and contractor for the United States Marshals Service. He is founder of Defend U, and author of the book The New Superpower for Women: Trust Your Intuition, Predict Dangerous Situations, and Defend Yourself from the Unthinkable.
In the interview Steve discusses His early training in JKD, Kyokushin Karate, CSW, and GJJ (Tony Gioffre), Phil Migliarese, Erik Paulson), the early days at the Gracie academy (including time with GM Helio), law enforcement, the adrenal response, Defend U (and women’s self defense), home and travel security, enhance breathwork with
Dr. Belisa Vranich, and the defining moment in his life when he knew he was destined to serve the public.

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
Jim Bundy, Pedro Sauer Black Belt, and owner of Team Bundy GJJ, discusses 5 things you need to do to make 2017 great

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