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Episode 114 Robin Gieseler, 5th Degree Relson Gracie Black Belt and owner/Head instructor of Relson Gracie Columbus

6/27/2019

Intro:
Quote: "There is no secret at all to getting good at Jiu Jitsu. All you have to do is show up and train." ~Carlos Vieira

Interview

Robin Gieseler
5th Degree Black Belt, Professor Robin Gieseler, is one of Relson Gracie’s 10 first black belts. He’s the owner & head instructor of Relson Gracie Columbus. Robin has completed in some of the world’s largest competitions, winning the Gracie Nationals and Arnold Gracie World championships multiple times, and is known for his exceptional coaching abilities. His mission is to empower as many people as possible through the power of Gracie Jiu Jitsu.In this interview he discusses the early days of Ji Jitsu, what inspired him to get into BJJ, people who have had the biggest impact in his Jiu Jitsu (and life), thoughts on achieving black belt and what it means to be a black belt, being a dad to his 8 kids, coming full circle in his self defense philosophy, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, confidence gained through Jiu Jitsu and how it affects all areas of one’s life, the major impact his wife’s support has had on his life, whether we should push our kids into Jiu Jitsu or not, why it’s easier for kids to learn Jiu Jitsu, working with the Catch Court (victims of human trafficking program), importance of breathing, etc

Make a Difference/Make an Impact:
"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often" Winston Churchill
Marty discusses the importance of flexibility (being flexible and "rolling with it" in life)

EP 113 Staying on the Mat Long Term: A discussion with Professors Keith Owen, Greg Nelson, & Mark Cukro

6/7/2019

Intro:
Quote: "You want to be training your whole life. One percent of people that train Jiu Jitsu
will get their black belt. Where are the rest? If you get too competitive, you will not last 10, 20 years." ~Ryron Gracie

Interview/Discusion
Staying on the Mat Long term

Keith Owen Greg Nelson Mark Cukro

In this episode Marty has a discussion with Professors Keith Owen, Greg Nelson, and Mark Cukro about staying on the mat long term. In the discussion they cover things like why people quit Jiu Jitsu, avoiding and dealing with injuries, the best mindset to keep you on the mat well into your years, the ego, training safely and the best training environments, keeping the fun in your training, considerations as we get older, self care, being the best training partner, times for relaxed training and times for "getting after it", and more!
Professor Keith Owen (The Rhino) lives in Boise Idaho and is a 3rd degree black belt Professor Pedro Sauer. Keith also holds black belts in two other martial arts styles, a 4th degree in TAI kung-fu and a black sash in Wu Wei Gung Fu under Bruce Lee Student Joseph Cowles. He has worked in Law Enforcement as a Sheriff’s Deputy and as a handgun and shotgun instructor for Front Sight Firearms (frontsight.com) Institute in Las Vegas Nevada. He is a highly respected and sought seminar instructor and is the leader and founder of Team Rhino.
Coach Greg Nelson is a 4th Degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt and Master Sauer’s 1st Black belt. He is one of the wolds best and most successful MMA coaches (including coach to 3 UFC champions including sean sherk, Brock Lesnar, and Dave Menne. He is a a 6th degree Muay Thai Black Belt (Ajarn), Modern Army Combatives instructor (Level 4), Full Instructor in Inosanto Kali & Jun Fan JKD Concepts, and an Advanced Level Student in Shooto. He owns/operates T he Academy, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Professor Mark Cukro is also a Black Belt under Master Pedro Sauer and is the Head Instructor of Integrated Martial Arts Academy in Harrisburg, NC. He is an accomplished Martial Artist and has been training in many arts for over 25 years. He is known for his technical, efficient, and practical approach to teaching and has an engaging style of teaching that appeals to all ages and skill levels. He has trained in several other styles of grappling that have influenced his Jiu Jitsu which include Judo, Sambo, Catch Wrestling, and Shooto. Mark is also a highly successful public speaker with frequent speaking engagements throughout the US.

Keith Owen's New Book: From The Ground Up

Make A difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio clip of the You Tube Video: "When You Can't Motivate Yourself, Watch This"

Episode 112 Tom DeBlass, Ricardo Almeida/Renzo Gracie Black Belt world renowned BJJ/MMA competitor and coach,

5/26/2019

Intro:
Quote: "Why do I beat a lot of people? Because I love it so much, that’s why. Everything about Jiu Jitsu, I love it – the school, the mat, the ring. I always believe that. Maybe I am not better than my opponent, but I know for sure I love my training more." ~Marcelo Garcia

Interview

Tom DeBlass
In this episode Marty interviews World renowned Jiu Jitsu and MMA competitor and coach, Tom DeBlass. Tom is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida (under Renzo Gracie) is a highly respected competitor with impressive competitive runs in both jiu jitsu/ and MMA. He owns and operates Ocean County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, and has produced high level athletes from a coaching stance, including Garry Tonon and many others...His competition victories include world
No Gi Master/Black Belt/Absolute champion, Balck belt Pan American champion, 6X Grapplers Quest champion,
FIGHT TO Win Pro Main event winner, ADCC North American champion and Absolute champion. He is a UFC and Bellator veteran and member of the NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

In this interview he discusses many topics, including what fatherhood means to him, his dad’s struggles with addictions and the impact it had on him, living your own life, training for fun and flexing to the person you're rolling with, heated/intense training sessions, unrealistic online videos, intermittent fasting, fitness, his faith, tragedy of people doing bad things in the name of religion, chasing competition glory, serving others, peace of mind, dealing with ADHD growing up, being a man, walking away from conversations when needed, and more...

Check out the Breathing For BJJ Program

Make a Difference/Make an Impact segmant:
Audio clip of Jocko Willink Video: Time is Running Out

Episode 111 BJJ Black Belt Joel Garcia: BJJ, Muay Thai, & MMA instructor/coach and American Killer Bees representative

5/12/2019

Intro:
Quote:
"That security you have from facing challenges in the academy,
it gives you confidence in all other areas of your life."
Roger Gracie

Interview:

Professor Joel Garcia
In this episode Marty interviews Joel Garcia: BJJ black belt & owner of Embrace Martial arts in Wake Forest, NC, where he teaches BJJ and Muay Thai, and is an official representative of American Killer Bees association. He is an incredibly knowledgeable BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA coach & instructor, and a truly exceptional ambassador for the martial arts. In this interview he discusses his academy and how he ended up in NC; God First slogan; Judo in Brazil; The birth of the Killers Bees; surviving cancer; his nickname “The Joker”; dealing with betrayal; differences between US and Brazil; Renato Tavares' impact on him; working with American Top Team; realizing your strengths but improving your weaknesses; making JJ your own; looking at the whole picture when achieving rank; student and instructor behavior on and off the mat; making a deep impact; Israel Gomes' impact on him; working with current UFC fighters Allen Crowder and Hannah Cifers; Sean Spangler’s impact on him, and more…..don’t miss it!

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
I Will Not Quit! audio clip

EP 110: Aaron Sundstrom, roving reporter for the show recaps the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle Summit

4/29/2019

Intro:
Quote:"On average, Jiu-Jitsu teaches man that their
strength doesn't mean as much they thought it did.
It teach women, that they are stronger than they thought."
~Anon

Interview:

Aaron Sundstrom
In this episode get to know Aaron Sundstrom, roving reporter for the show. Aaron discusses the recent Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit (with mini interviews with Ryron Gracie, Jackson Fortunato , Elroy Spoonface Powell, and Patrick Christopher & Mikayla June, as well as his background, etc. Aaron is a very interesting person so don’t miss this chance to learn more about him, as well as hear all about the JJLS, including the speakers, the defend and control mindset, community and connection in BJJ, flexing to whom you’re rolling with, and of course the Ice Bath Experience!

The Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Summit

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Marty discusses Self Awareness......

EP 109 BJJ & Physical Culture: A discussion with Henry Akins, Roy Dean, John Frankl, and Robb Wolf

4/5/2019

Intro:

Quote: “My opponent is my teacher;
my ego is my enemy.” ~Unknown

Interview:

BJJ & Physical Culture
In this episode Marty has a discussion with Henry Akins, Roy Dean, John Frankl, and Robb Wolf. In this discussion we dive into topics like can doing jiu jitsu create imbalances in our bodies, what we can do to correct these imbalances, and what are the elements of effective cross training, etc. We talk about Kinstretch, cross-fit, Ginastica Natural, kettle bells, yoga, movement, massage, chiropractic, saunas, ice baths, and much more....

Kinstretch: Ginastica Natural Cross-fit
American Chiropractic Association American Massage Therapy Association
Kettlebell Kings

Make a Difference/Make an Impact segment:
Audio portion of video: Perspective

EP 108 Roger Gracie, 10x World Champion, Grandson of GM Carlos Gracie and Son of Mauricio Gomes

3/23/2019

Intro:

Quote: "There are two types of people who focus on their fundamentals: The very new and the very advanced.”
~Little Tony Pacenski

Interview

Roger Gracie
In this episode Marty interviews Roger Gracie, 10 time Jiu-Jitsu world champion, grandson of GM Carlos Gracie and Son of Mauricio Gomes and Reila Gracie. He is considered by many to be the best Jiu Jitsu competitor in history. In this interview he discussed Moving from Brazil to London, his father influence on him, awarding his first black belt, Competition mindset and what makes him different, most memorable matches, why he’s so successful with the cross collar choke, his MMA career, cross training for BJJ competition and for MMA, his biggest set back he’s had in his career and how he overcame it, what he’s most proud of, and plans now that he’s retired from competition, etc

Roger Gracie Jiu Jitsu
RogerGracieTV

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio clip from the Jock Willink video "Good"

EP 107 Matt Arroyo, Rob Kahn Black Belt, Veteran of TUF, UFC, ADCC, and EBI. Owner of Gracie Tampa South

3/6/2019

Intro:
Quote:
"Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior"
~Carl von Clausewitz

Interview

Matt Arroyo
In this episode Matt Arroyo, Rob Kahn black belt, owner of Gracie Tampa South, veteran of UFC, TUF, ADCC, and EBI, discusses training fighters, How he got onto the TUF show and what that experience was like, Robb Kahn’s influence on his Jiu Jitsu and life, his thoughts on Kron Gracie’s UFC debut, Matt Serra’s impact on his Jiu Jitsu, his company: the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle and his blueprint series of instructionals, advice for transitioning from GI to no GI focus and vice versa, the biggest impacts on his life outside of Jiu Jitsu, his faith, why college might not be the best option for everyone, and how he defines success, and more...

Guard Pass Blueprint Guard Attack Blueprint Side Attack Blueprint
Mount Attack Blueprint Back Attack Blueprint BJJ Takedown Blueprint
BJJ Defense Blueprint Gi Hacks Blueprint

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Marty discusses the value of using the person’s name when in a conversation

EP 106 Jason Culbreth, Royce Gracie Black Belt & Masters World Champion

2/14/2019

Intro:
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

Interview

Jason Culbreth
In this episode Marty interviews Jason Culbreth, Royce Gracie black belt and owner and head instructor at Cary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jason has over 25 years of Martial Arts experience, including Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As an undefeated Mixed Martial Arts fighter and active Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, Jason has medaled in many local and international events, including winning the 2016 Masters Worlds. As one of the pioneers in MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jason has contributed to the growth of the sport since it’s infancy. He was an integral part of getting MMA legalized in the state of North Carolina and has coached many successful MMA and BJJ competitors. In this interview Jason discusses a variety of topics including his views on competition, the most important aspects of self defense (and how to deescalate a situation before it turns into a fight), nutrition, injuries, what it takes to stay in JJ long term, his new prestigious academy and more....

Cary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Cary BJJ Facebook Page

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio from Believe in Yourself-motivational video

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EP 105 Sophia McDermott, Australia's 1st female black belt, world Gi & No Gi champion, Fitness coach and figure competitor.

1/23/2019

Intro:
Quote:
"All women were created equal then
some learned brazilian Jiu Jitsu."
~ Anonymous

Interview

Sophia McDermott
In this episode Marty Interview's Sophia Mcdermott. Sophia was the first Australian female to receive a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She is a 4 x State, National, Pan Pacific and Pan American Champion, as well as a 2 x No Gi World Champion and a World Champion. She has also won the Ms Figure competition multiple times and is known for her awesome work in the fitness industry, particularly in the realm of empowering women. In this interview we discuss competition, perspectives on the jiu jitsu community, advice for people new to BJJ, accepting the good days and bad days, moving into figure/physique competitions and making it to the national level, nutritional principles and info for everyone, fitness and nutrition for athletes, food as health, creating momentum and achieving your goals, the compound effect, why meditation is so important, special issues for women in Jiu Jitsu, her dream to have health and wellness centers worldwide...and much more!

Website: www.sophiaFIT.com
Facebook: Sophia FIT
Instagram: sophia_fit_official
YouTube: SophiaFIT
Lifestyle Camps: https://www.sophiafit.com/lifestyle-camps/

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio of "I Am Me" video: https://youtu.be/y8Sv3CitPks

EP 104 Royce Gracie black belt Roy Marsh & Pedro Sauer black belt Mark Cukro: Building a positive Academy Culture

1/10/2019

Intro
Quote:
“A big ego and staying in your comfort zone are the two biggest enemies of success."
~Victor Estima
Interview

Professor Roy Marsh & Professor Mark Cukro

Professors Roy Marsh & Mark Cukro discuss building a
positive academy culture. Roy is a Royce Gracie black belt
and owner/head instructor of Gracie Schwarzwald in
Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany. Mark is the owner/head
instructor of Integrated Martial Arts in Harrisburg, NC.
During the discussion we talk about a host of things such as what
it means to have a great academy culture and why it’s so
important; the elements of a great culture, examples of not so
good cultures (epic fails ); how the culture affects
attraction, retention, and quality of the experience for the
students; the importance of structure (structure in the
class environment and is this the same thing as a
disciplined environment, and structure in the curriculum and
how much is good and how much is too much; using music
during class; use of profanity in the academy, and much more…...

Make Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio clip of Les Brown: The Chinese Bamboo Tree
https://youtu.be/0e1LYMhgxTk

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Episode 103 2018 Recap

12/26/2018

Clips:
Bas Rutten: Working as bouncer and the early years of his fight career
Flavio Almeida: His thoughts after winning his 3rd Masters World Championships and deciding to retire...
Saulo Ribeiro: Longevity
Mike Bidwell: How studying other arts can help your JIu Jitsu
Alvaro Romano: Using Ginastica Natural to help Pedro Sauer and his relationship with Fabio Santos

2018 episodes:
Ep 102 Eduardo Telles
Ep 101 Mike Diaz
Ep 100 Saulo Ribeiro
EP 99 Ralston Gracie
EP 98 Flavio Almeida
EP 97 "Dr Pete" Goldman DC
EP 96 Alan Baker
EP 95 Regis Lebre
EP 94 Phil Cardella
EP 93 Mike Bidwell
EP 92 Dave Kovar
EP 91 Alvaro Romano
EP 90 Brian Beauchamp
EP 89 Bas Rutten
EP 88 Caique Elias
Meet the listeners segment guests included Kevin Aldredge, (Gracie Barra black belt), Tyson Kilby (author of Fundamental Handgun Mastery), Louis Martin (author of The True Believers), and Kirsty Mather, head coach of Timaru BJJ in Timaru, New Zealand
Thank you to Professor Mark Cukro for being a guest host for a Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment

Product Reviews: Roy Marsh Escaping Pinned position video

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Episode 102 "The Turtle Master" Eduardo Telles, BJJ Black Belt, No Gi World Champion, and originator of the Turtle and Octipus guards

12/11/2018

Intro
Quote:
"BJJ is not about being better than someone else; it's about being better than you used to be."

Interview:

Eduardo Telles
In this episode Marty speaks with “The Turtle Master” Eduardo Telles. Eduardo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Fabio Gurgel and one of the most creative grapplers in the World. He is a World No Gi Champion, Pan American Champion, Brazilian National Champion, and has place in numerous competitions at the highest levels. He is the originator of the Turtle guard and the Octopus guard. In this interview he discusses how he got started Jiu Jitsu, competing at the highest levels, what it takes to be a world class competitor, changing your training as you get older, working with kids, IBJJf and other organizations/competitions such as EBI, how boogie boarding helped his jiu Jitsu, his love for surfing, his academy (Nine Nine Jiu Jitsu), major influencers on his life and Jiu Jitsu, his family, and more!

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Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Audio of Video titled "The Story of Your Life"

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EP 101 Mike Diaz, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner/head instructor of Park City Jiu Jitsu

11/14/2018

Intro:

Quote: “The more you know, the less you use, To use less, you need to know more”
Jean Jacques Machado

Interview

Mike Diaz
In this episode Marty speaks with Professor Mike Diaz, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and owner of Park City Jiu Jitsu. In the interview Mike discusses his martial arts journey, lessons he learned on the way to black belt, his relationship with Master Sauer, training in a high altitude environment, Ginastica Natural, his music, the biggest influences on his life, etc

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

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EP 100! Sensei Saulo Ribeiro, 5th Degree Black Belt, multiple time World Champion, & creator of University of Jiu Jitsu

10/24/2018

Intro:

Quote:
"Jiu Jitsu at the end of the day, is
the art of expressing yourself honestly.
Every time you put on a GI, you can't lie."
Saulo Ribeiro

Interview

Sensei Saulo Ribiero
In this episode Marty speaks with the legendary Saulo Ribeiro, 5th degree black belt, 6 time world champion in 5 different weight classes, IBJJF Hall of Fame member, founder of the University of Jiu Jitsu and author of Jiu Jitsu University. In the interview he discussed training Rafael Lavato Jr and his relationship with him, his early days of training, growing up with Xande as his brother and the special bond they have, what it takes to be successful at the highest levels (both in the competition arena and in running a successful academy and association, his service mentality/philosophy, how his training has changed and what it takes to last through the years in Jiu Jitsu, carrying your emotions in your body during Jiu Jitsu, money and fame vs being true to oneself, his book- Jiu Jitsu University , why mobility is king, the major influences on his life, the difference between a winner and a champion, and much more...

University of Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu University Book
Ribeiro Brothers Jiu Jitsu Association

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Never Too Late (No Regrets)
https://youtu.be/tElbDd2UzRU

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EP 99 Ralston Gracie, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, son of GM Carley Gracie, and grandson of GM Carlos Gracie

10/6/2018

Intro

Quote:
"The biggest lesson I learnt from Jiu Jitsu was how to truly know myself." ~GM Carlos Gracie

Interview

Ralston Gracie
In this episode Marty speaks with Ralston Gracie, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, son of Grand Master Carley Gracie, and grandson of the late great Grand Master Carlos Gracie. In this interview Ralston discusses growing up with GM Carley as his father and lessons he learned from him, having Clark Gracie as his brother, the impact and legacy of GM Carlos, holistic health, why food is so important to health, and much more....

Make a Difference/Make an Impact segment:
"I must be willing to give up what I am to become what I will be." ~Albert Einstein
In this episode Marty discusses the need to get out of one's comfort zone to grow...

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EP 98 Flavio Almeida, 4th Degree Black Belt & Executive Director if Gracie Barra North America

9/7/2018

Intro:

Meet The Listener Segment:
Featuring Kevin Aldredge

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

Professor Flavio Almedia
In this episode Marty interviews Professor Flavio Almeida, Executive director of Gracie Barra North America, 4th degree Black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr, and Co owner and head instructor of multiple Gracie Barra academies in AZ and CA. He recently won the Worlds Masters 2 division at the IFBJJ Masters World championships, making him a 3xs masters world champion. In this interview he talks about his recent victory at the masters worlds, what it takes to be compete and succeed at the highest levels, changing your training as you get older, growing up with his brother-BJJ black belt and UFC fighter Ricardo Almeida, his relationship with Master Carlos Gracie Jr and the impact he’s had on his life, the secret to his success in business as a school owner, his BJJ sweeps DVD, the biggest influences on his life, and more….

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment
Audio clip of "Its Never Too Late (No Regrets)" Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tElbDd2UzRU

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EP 97 Peter Goldman, aka"Dr. Pete," BJJ Black Belt & Chiropractor to BJJ/MMA's elite

8/23/2018

Intro:

Quote:
Human beings are capable of virtually limitless degradation; they are also capable of virtually limitless improvement and achievement. Success depends on goals and on diligence in pursuing them.
Mas Oyama

Interview

Peter Goldman, DC
In this interview Marty speaks with Dr. Peter Goldman, better known as “Dr. Pete,” Chiropractic physician and founder of Zone school of healing. Dr. Pete is a BJJ Black Belt under Carlos Sapão and black belt in Oyama full contact Karate. He represented the USA in the 1991 European Full Contact Karate championships. Dr. Pete is the personal chiropractor to many of the world's top professional MMA and BJJ fighters, as well as NFL and NHL players, pro cyclists, and Olympians.
His work has been featured in several magazines and newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Black Belt Magazine, and Massage & Bodywork Magazine.
In this interview he talks about his journey in full contact Karate and BJJ, Mas Oyama’s karate fighters vs Thai Boxers, training to ensure you don’t build a false sense of confidence, what Chiropractic is and how his work differs from mainstream chiropractic, working with the BJJ and MMA elite, including BJJ Penn, Bas Rutten, Rickson and Kron Gracie, how motivation, enthusiasm, and faith are important to health, biggest influences on his life, and much more...

Make a Difference/Make an Impact segment:
Audio clip of video, Make an Impact
https://youtu.be/pb7_YJp9bVA

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EP 96 Sifu Alan Baker, Pedro Sauer Black Belt and world Renowned Instructor

7/20/2018

Intro

Quote: "The goal of the Martial Arts is not for the destruction of an opponent, but rather self-growth and self-perfection."
Guru Dan Inosanto

Interview

Alan Baker
Sifu Alan Baker, owner of Atlanta Martial Arts Center, is Pedro Sauer black belt, and one of the most involved and respected Martial Arts Instructors worldwide. Sifu Baker is an internationally recognized martial arts & self-defense expert and has been training continually in the Martial Arts since 1981 and teaching since 1990. In 1999 he was inducted into the WHFSC International Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In August of 2007, Mr. Baker was awarded the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt by the International Martial Arts Headfounders Grandmasters Council. He is the founder of the Civilian Tactical Training Association, and In the course of his career he has attained the level of black belt or higher in multiple disciplines of martial arts as well as multiple instructor level certifications in additional systems under some of the industry's most renowned teachers such as Tuhon Dan Inosanto, Master Pedro Sauer, Sifu Francis Fong, Sensei Erik Paulson, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Ajarn Greg Nelson, Tuhon Tim Waid, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr, Professor James Cravens, Master Bob Byrd, Guro Don Garon, Grandmaster Dana Miller, and Sifu Paul Vunak. In this interview he discusses his recent Civilian Tactical instructor training, his martial arts journey (including training with and his relationship with masters such as Pedro Sauer, Erik Paulson, Dan Inosanto, among others) and a word play game related to them, his executive protection work, running Erik Paulson’s CSW association and Francis Fong’s instructor association, advice for school owners, who’s had the biggest impact on his life on and off the mats, and more...

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Professor Mark Cukro, owner of Integrated Martial Arts Academy shares some thoughts for those who feel like they're not making enough progress in their Jiu Jitsu....

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Episode 95 Professor Regis Lebre

7/9/2018

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Regis Lebre
In this interview Marty Interviews Professor Regis Lebre. Regis is a 4th degree black belt under Master Royler Gracie, and Head instructor of Gracie Humaita San Diego. In the interview Professor Regis talks about his recent surgery, the recent world championships and what stands out about it, his competitive career and what makes someone successful in competition, his time at Maxercise (relationship with Steve and DC Maxwell, and Zac Maxwell), his transition to San Diego, the importance of self defense, Jiu Jitsu for everyone, learning from Master Royler and GM Helio, how he got his black belt in under 5 years, being a single father, what he’s most proud of, and more...

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Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
In this segment we feature an audio clip of the Stuart Cooper video,
"Be Who You Want To Be"
https://youtu.be/9-uHFIgedQw

Episode 94 Relson Gracie Black Belt Phil Cardella

6/13/2018

Intro
Quote:
Meet The Listener Segment: featuring Tyson Kilby,
author of Fundamental Handgun Mastery

Interview

Phil Cardella
Phil Cardella is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt under Master Relson Gracie, as well as a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo and a 2nd Degree black belt in Hapkido.
He’s had a very successful Jiu Jitsu competition career and was the first American fighter to represent the Relson Gracie Team in MMA competition. During his MMA career he fought in the World Extreme Cagefighting organization. Phil also served as an assault amphibious vehicle crewman in the United State Marine Corps, during which he also taught primary marksmanship and combat water safety. Today he continues to work with various branches of the U.S. Military to train them in hand-to-hand combatives using BJJ.
Phil is the founder of the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu associations in Texas, and has since moved to Florida to lead his team and community there as the Head Instructor of Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Augustine. During this interview he discusses developing Relson Gracie JJ in Texas, relocating to and starting his academy in FL, his time off the mat, creating the right atmosphere for training, puppies instead of diapers, training with his brothers, his JJ competition and MMA career, the need to learn Jiu Jitsu theory, facing adversity, what he’s most proud of, and more….

Gracie Jiu Jitsu St. Augustine
PhilCardella.com

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Be Who You Want To Be
Clip from Stewart Cooper Films

Episode 93 Mike Bidwell, Nic Gregoriades Black Belt, founder of BJJ After 40, and Flow Life BJJ+

5/25/2018

Intro
Quote:
“The most interesting aspect of jiu-jitsu is… of course the
techniques are great…but the sensibility of the opponent,
sense of touch, the weight, the momentum, the transition
from one movement to another. That’s the amazing thing about it. You must allow yourself to go as on auto pilot. You don’t know exactly where you’re going
until the movement happened because you can not anticipate what is going to happen.
You must allow yourself to be in a zero point; a neutral point. Be relaxed and connected
with the variations. Flow with the go.”
Rickson Gracie – “Choke”

Interview

Mike Bidwell
In this episode, Marty speaks with Professor Mike Bidwell, creator of BJJAfter 40 and Flo Life BJJ + academy. Mike is a bJJ black belt under Nick Gregoriades and the Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood. In the interview he talks about sneaking out as a kid to do martial arts, his History through the martial arts, being a Ninja, finding application for JJ through other arts, being accepting of the various reasons people train, his new academy and the holistic approach behind it, the fact that Jiu Jitsu is for everyone, being a brown belt for 13 years, the impact that his wife Sheena has had on his life, living his authentic self, how he comes up with the innovative moves he features in his videos, meditation and movement, the JJ Sisterhood, the upcoming Paradise Vacation camp, and more…..Don’t miss it!

https://bjjafter40blog.wordpress.com The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood
FloLifeBJJ+

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
"Train your mind to see the good in everything. Positivity is a choice.
The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."
~Anonymous

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EP 92 Dave Kovar, world renowned martial artist, instructor, & business coach

5/7/2018

Intro:
Quote:
“The medal from an old grappling tournament will not serve me today, but the
courage I developed in its acquisition will. By investing in yourself, by using all
endeavors as a vehicle to shape who we are, we exist in the present moment
with a lifetime of growth behind us. I have loved many vehicles throughout the
years, Jiu Jitsu more than any other, but the vehicle has, and always will, be a
distant second to the driver.”
― Chris Matakas, The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

Meet the Listener Segment:
Marty speaks with Louis Martin, author of the Book "The True Believers"
https://www.amazon.com/True-Believers-Louis-Martin/dp/0692997059

Interview:

Dave Kovar
Dave Kovar is a very accomplished martial artist and martial arts business coach. He’s the founder of Kovar Systems and Kovar’s Satori Academies, and is one of the rare individuals who’ve achieved a black belt in 10 martial arts, including BJJ. He’s a prolific author and has produced countless video, online, and written series on curriculum, teaching, business systems, and In 2010, was received the Martial Arts Industry Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
In this interview he discusses running a martial arts business, his journey through the arts, the early days of jiu Jitsu, Kovar systems, the Satori Alliance, his new podcast, savoring the moments of your life, the importance of habits, his hobbies off the mat, having a plan and starting your day on purpose, the value of sticking with one art and the value with training multi arts, being a father, s parring 50 rounds on his 50th birthday, etc...

Kovar Systems
Satori Alliance
Brief Moments of Clarity Book
Dad’s Toolbox for Better Parenting Book
Satori Lifestyle Podcast

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Quote: “Trade your expectations to appreciation and your whole world changes in an instant."
~Tony Robbins
Marty talks about expectations and appreciation/gratitude…..

Ep 91 Alvaro Romano, BJJ Black Belt and founder/Originator of The Ginastica Natural method

4/13/2018

Intro
Quote: "Every man is the builder of a temple called his body"
-Henry David Thoreau

Interview

Alvaro Romano
In this episode, Marty speaks with Alvaro Romano, founder and developer of the Ginastica Natural method. Professor Romano discussed the origin of Ginastica Natural, how it has developed and evolved over the years, the impact of the Gracies (especially Rolls Gracie) has had on his life, his friendships with Fabio Santos and Pedro Sauer, staying functional as you age, importance of breathing, etc. Don’t miss it!

Make a Difference/Make an Impact segment
Set Your Goals!
https://youtu.be/XZ2UwmMWVfc

EP 90 9X BJJ Masters World Champion, Brian Beauchamp

2/22/2018

Intro

Quote:
"All greatness comes from an investment in time
and the perfection of skills that render you
great" John Danaher

Interview

Brian Beauchamp
Brian Beauchamp is an accomplished judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt as well as a respected mixed martial arts (MMA) referee and judge. After an outstanding 30 year long career in judo, Beauchamp switched his focus to BJJ where he became one of the most successful Masters/Seniors competitors of all time, particularly in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit. He has currently won 9 BJJ Masters World championships. He has also won numerous other competitions in wrestling and Sambo as well. In this interview he discusses his competitive career, his martial arts journey, his recent fundraising event for a fellow fallen firefighter, Billy Tolley, being a firefighter himself, being robbed at gunpoint tin Medellin, Colombia, training in Brazil, working as MMA judge and referee in the UFC and other organizations, who’s had the biggest impact on his life, and more….

Make a Difference/Make an Impact Segment:
Marty shares an audio portion of a motivational video:
https://youtu.be/5diEq1gTE4Y

Episode List:

EP 137 Goodbye 2020
EP 136 Lessons Learned in 2020
EP 135 Richard Bresler
EP 134 Jim Kelly
EP 133 Scott Burr
EP 132 Ryron Gracie
EP 131 Evandro Nunes
EP 130 Clark Gracie
EP 129 Mike The Cop
EP 128 Scotty Nelson
EP 127 Matt Thornton
EP 126 Ricardo Almeida
EP 125 Ricky Lundell
EP 124 Michael Heinz EP 123 Starting the year off Strong
EP 122 Good Bye 2019
Ep 121 Scott Smith
EP 120 Dr. Gaetano (Guy) Scuderi
EP 119 Robert Drysdale
EP 118: NC Masters World Champs
EP 117: Nick "Chewy" Albin
EP 116: Helio Soneca
EP 115: Eli Knight
EP 114: Robin Gieseler
EP 113: Staying on the Mat Long Term
EP 112: Tom DeBlass
EP 111: Joel Garcia
EP 110 Aaron Sundstrom
EP 109 Physical Culture & BJJ
EP 108 Roger Gracie
EP 107 Matt Arroyo EP 106 Jason Culbreth
EP 105 Sophia McDermott
EP 104 Positive Academy Culture (Roy Marsh & Mark Cukro)
EP 103 2018 Recap
EP 102 Eduardo Telles
EP 101 Mike Diaz
EP 100 Saulo Ribeiro
EP 99 Ralston Gracie
EP 98 Flavio Almeida
EP 97 "Dr Pete" Goldman
EP 96 Alan Baker
EP 95 Regis Lebre
EP 94 Phil Cardella
EP 93 Mike Bidwell
EP 92 Dave Kovar
EP 91 Alvaro Romano
EP 90 Brian Beauchamp
EP 89 Bas Rutten
EP 88 Caique Elias
EP 87 20017 Year End
EP 86 Marcus Kowal
EP 85 Victoria Gracie
EP 84 Yoga & BJJ
EP 83 Greg Nelson
Ep 82 Jennifer Gray
Ep 81 Nic Gregoriades
EP 80 Carlos Machado
EP 79 John Frankl
EP 78 Tamba Hali
EP 77 Jon Wagner
EP 76 Ryron Gracie- Meet the Listeners
EP 75 Injuries
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
EP 68 Burton Richardson
EP 67 Eddie Kone
EP 66 Rob Wolf
EP 65 David Adiv
EP 64 Steve Kardian
EP 63 2016 Recap
EP 62: Marc Marins
EP 61: Allan
Manganello
EP 60 Ryron Gracie
EP 59 Rob Kahn
EP 58 Tom Callos
Ep 57 Perdro Sauer
Ep 56 Royce Gracie
EP 55 Mike Moses
Ep 54 David Porter
Ep 53 Little Tony Pecenski
Ep 52 Alex Stuart
Ep 51 Allen Hopkins
Ep 50 Relson Gracie
Ep 49 Marco Moreno
Ep 48 Fabio Santos
Ep 47 Eric Silver
Ep 46 ICP Edition
Ep 45 Roy Dean
Ep 44 Chris Saunders
Ep 43 Todd Tanaka
Ep 42 2015 Recap
Ep 41 Phil Migliarese
Ep 40 Luis "Limao Heredia
Ep 39 Rich Franklin
Ep 38 Erik Paulson
Ep 37 Richard Bresler
Ep 36 John Michael Kaleikini
Ep 35 Ryron Gracie
Ep 34 Jeff Curran
Ep 33 GJJ and the Older Practitioner Pt 2
Ep 32 GJJ and the Older Practitioner Pt 1
Ep 31 Clay Mayfield
Ep 30 Henry Aikins
Ep 29 Ryron Gracie
Ep 28 Rorion Gracie
Ep 27 Rigan Machado
Ep 26 Steve Maxwell
Ep 25 Stuart Cooper
Ep 24 Frank Cucci
Ep 23 Javier Vazquez
Ep 22 2014 Recap
Ep 21 Ed Oneil
Ep 20 Keith Owen
Ep 19 Nico De Hann
Ep 18 Erik Hollon
Ep 17 Gui Valente
Ep 16 Rener Gracie Pt 2
Ep 15 Rener Gracie Pt 1
Ep 14 Guido Jenniges
Ep 13 Chet Schemahorn
Ep 12 Brian T-City Ortega  (Destin Immersion Camp)
Ep 11 Carlos Diaz
Ep 10 Idriz Redzovic
Ep 9   John Carter
Ep 8   Royler Gracie
Ep 7   Chris Raite
Ep 6    Jeff Howard
Ep 5    Jim Phifer
Ep 4    Victor Cammacho Guillot
Ep 3    Mazi Heydary
Ep 2    Ty Gay
Ep1     Bill Odom