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A podcast that gets into grappling breakdowns, philosophies, history, and interviews.
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The Grappling Central Podcast: The biggest names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), MMA and Grappling
Insightful commentary by world-renown grapplers!
A breakdown and recap of the weeks professional BJJ and grappling events. Every week we recap what has happened in the world of sport Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and preview the following weeks grappling events.
We aim to prove that wrestling has always been in its golden age.
The aim of the podcast is to discuss with each guest their journey of physical recovery and achievement after sustaining life changing injuries, or for those individuals who grew up with a physical disability or impairment and how they overcame boundaries to achieve their goals.I am keen to talk to athletes, military and ex-forces or anyone from the public who is willing to share their journey. So if you are willing to share your experiences please get in touch. Interviews are carried out by ...
A show hosted by Verbal Tap's Raf Esparza, featuring a mix of athlete interviews, on-site coverage, and commentary.
Join us from Kabul Afghanistan while we discuss jiu jitsu, grappling and fighting in general also with a healthy dose of regular life topics. Nothing is off subject.
Your quintessential podcast about Professional Wrestling and Magic: the Gathering! My name is Ford Fischer and I have been a fan of Pro Wrestling since about 1990. I have written columns for several websites and been a commentator for a small wrestling company in South Carolina. Also, I have loved playing Magic: the Gathering for just about as long and have even Top 8'd Raleigh, NC Regionals in 2017 with Merfolk. I contracted Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Blood Cancer) in early 2019 and am sti ...
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Black belts Sonny Parlin and Kevin Gallagher providing interviews, news and insight into the world of jiu jitsu with plenty of laughs!
I update you guys on some of the tweaks that I’ve made recently to my diet and strength and conditioning.
Kent Peters returns to talk about zombie apocalypse scenarios, horseback riding disasters, leg locking bigger people, his hatred for quarantine cooking videos and how Covid ruined Disneyland. He also talks about the IBJJF allowing heel hooks and more! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! Android listening options – PodBean – Stit…
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The Golden Age of Grappling Podcast!
Welcome One, Welcome ALL! To another edition of The Golden Age of Grappling! This week we gear up for WRESTLEMANIA season by covering a show with the Highest of Highs, and well maybe not the Lowest of Lows, but a good number of lows. See legendary Tag Teams like The New Blackjacks and Furnas and Lefon! Early, All-I-Do-Is-Glare Chyna! The Greatness …
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Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Third Coast Grappling 6 the Heavyweight GP, and EUG inaugural 8 man bracket. We also preview Fight to Win 169 and the Emerald City Invitational, plus briefly discuss Abu Dhabi World Pro. In the news section of this week we run through the recently-announced matchups on the Who is Number One Craig Jones vs …
Episode #10! My talk with regional Southeastern US Pro Wrestler "No Comparison" Joe Harrison. We talk about his trials and tribulations becoming a wrestler later in life, his accomplishments and aspirations, and a host of other topics including our times together in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's local promotion C4W Explosive Wrestling! Thanks for …
In today's episode, which I'll admit is not our usual run of the mill guest, despite his nickname in the professional snooker circuit. I chat with and discuss the sports mindset with Michael Holt, a professional snooker player. Michael is an old friend and he's been a consummate professional in the snooker world from an early age. We discussed the …
In this episode I talk about training mistakes you maybe making and the holes that they create in your game!
This episode is a must listen!!!
The frontman and guitarist of the metal band Trivium, BJJ brown belt Matt Heafy sits down to discuss how he’s overcome being a “slow learner”, making progress while balancing work and the value of failures. He also shares his love for leg locks! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! Android listening options […]…
In this episode I talk about calling or predicting the submission you are going to hit and how important that can be to growth in training or your professional career.
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Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Zak recap Who is Number One Gordon Ryan vs. Vagner Rocha we also recap Fight to Win 168 the third all women's event and Submission Underground (SUG) 21 in the preview section we preview a Third Coast Grappling heavyweight GP and EUG promotions 160 lb bracket. In the news section we discuss the Craig Jones vs Gabi Gar…
Welcome One, Welcome ALL! To the Golden Age of Grappling! This week we dive into the early days of NXT Takeover events! The debut of the Selfie Stick! KENTA pre-wwe-run-ending Injuries! A fatal four way for the NXT Women’s title between the 4 horsewomen! tournament finals match between Fin Balor and Adrian Neville! And in the main event, Chapter on…
I talk about some recent controversy about shrimping and how you can use this to better your game.
In this episode I tell the story of the history of beef between Vagner Rocha and Gordon Ryan.
Kurt is back and in typical fashion, the normal order of the show goes right off the rails… Topics discussed include gross things that dogs do, Mars rovers, intergalactic viruses, aliens, post-apocalyptic lifestyles and classic PC and arcade games. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! Android listening options – PodBean – Stitche…
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Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Josh preview Gordon Ryan vs. Vagner Rocha on Who is Number One (WNO) and recap fight2win 167 we also preview fight to win 168. In the news section of the show we discuss some upcoming cards including the release of the Third Coast grappling heavyweight GP bracket, and EUG inaugural event. In our recap of Fight to Win…
In this episode I talk about the mind body connection associated with pain.
Lead vocalist and guitarist of Biohazard, Billy talks about the impact BJJ has had on him, finding the art pre-UFC and his thoughts on effective teaching. He also shares some entertaining self defense stories and being attacked by Harley Flanagan’s dog! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! Android listening options – PodBean […]…
Episode #9! The topic this time around is being open-minded in your fandom of both Magic: the Gathering & Pro Wrestling...to keep your options open at all times and to experience everything the genre has to offer before making a decision. Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If you'd be so kind, would you l…
In this episode I talk about what qualities I am looking for in a brown belt practitioner/promotion.
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The Golden Age of Grappling Podcast!
This week the road to WrestleMania passes through the land of, mildly, extreme, WWE’s revived ECW and the necromancy isn’t strong! Witness the NEW BREED in all their future hall of fame glory! The likes of Matt Stryker, Marcus CorVon, Elijah Burke and everyone’s favorite reason for a goth chick to be on screen Kevin Thorn! as they battle the ECW Or…
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Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap fight2win 166 Quintet Fight Night 6 the second all-women's Quintet and preview fight2win 167. In the news section of the show we talked about Third Coast Grappling Nogi heavyweight lineup for their upcoming GP. We discuss the Emerald City invitationals 170-pound welterweight tournament, and EUG promotions …
In this episode I catch up with an old friend and work colleague Sean Cole. Sean is a former Royal Navy veteran who completed 24 years’ service achieving the highly specialised position as a physical training instructor, progressing to an exercise remedial instructor (ERI). After Sean completed his full service, he then opened up his own gym in Por…
I talk about the two types of training styles that student complain about to me the most and how I train with both styles.
I talk about a couple of life lessons I learned recently and an injury from a puppy.
Ariel “Tarzan” Sexton joins the show to talk about the BJJ scene in Costa Rica, his MMA career, sports psychology, meditation and the reverse triangle. He also talks about street fights in Canada, laxative pranks, Australian accents and bad vegetables. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! Android listening options – PodBean – […]…
In today's episode I talk with Navan’s very own and only BJJ black belt coach and Professor. Keith Cooper from Coopers MMA. This one gets a bit political!!! However, we do discuss topics such as the early day training in the shed with Coach John Kavanagh, mental health, importance of training, finding your own path and sticking at it. The journey o…
In todays podcast episode I have a great chat with Dale Hardiman, a former Royal Marine, former MMA fighter and currently practicing Osteopath and clinical director of Hardiman Performance. Dales journey is a fascinating story over his transition from an Elite forces’ operator to becoming an Elite fighter with the BAMMA promotion. Dale is now runni…
Todays podcast is a “NO HOLDS BARRED”, honest and frank discussion with Catch Wrestling champion, 2nd Degree BJJ black belt (under Eric Paulson) Chris Crossan. We discuss everything from troubled childhoods to religion, living and training in Brazil, Catch as Catch Can Wrestling, Axe attacks, gang attacks, pro wrestling, substance abuse and much, m…
In this episode, I chat with Professor David Iverson of Gracie Barra Tamworth about the start of BJJ in Birmingham under Braulio Estima. Career ending injuries, alcohol and substance misuse. The toll of working in social care and being able to move on and forwards. We also talk about pre-competition nerves and game plans.…
In this episode I talked with my very first BJJ coach, James Dixon. James is a Gracie Barra black belt under Braulio Estima (Episode 11). James is now also the head coach for Jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Wrestling and no Gi-grappling at Lions Gym in Coventry. We have a good catch up and chat all thing grappling, MMA, injury management and weight cutting in c…
This week on the grappling rewind Maine and Emil talk about ADCC 2022 superfight and potential replacements that will Face Gordon Ryan if Andre Galvao does not choose to defend his title. We discussed the history of the ADCC superfight and talked a little bit about the various replacements and changes throughout the events history that have led to …
I talk about Andre Galvaos response to the WNO incident and reflect on forgiveness.
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The Golden Age of Grappling Podcast!
a show that had LOW expectations and at the time lots of repetition, but that is actually a pretty fun watch today! So Witness Brie Bella cosplaying D-bry while attempting to de-throne the Queen! A VERY long raw segment promoting the EDGE AND CHRISTIAN Show! and of course the greatest three man team ever assembled, Demon Kane, The Big Show, and The…
I sit down with Tenth Planet Purple Belt Sean “the Barracuda” Demars. We talk about his love for the art of jiu jitsu, how he studied outside of class, being a rebel, his faith, strength and conditioning and much more.
Brad Souders joins the show to talk about starting BJJ in a town of less than 2k people in the 90’s, pursuing Judo and BJJ simultaneously, overcoming competition nerves, and how to be a good training partner. He also talks a bout his passion for teaching! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! […]…
I tell the story of the beef between gordon Ryan And Andre Galvao.
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Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Josh recap the craziness that was Who’s Number One featuring an altercation between Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao and headlined by Craig Jones vs Ronaldo Jr, plus Gordon Ryan Vs Roberto Jiminez we also recap the second all-female fight2win card headlined by Elizabeth Clay versus Maria Malyjasiak. In the news section o…
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The Golden Age of Grappling Podcast!
Ladies and Gentleman, Rudos, Technicos, Exoticos, Boys, Girls, and Inbetweeners, ALL ARE WELCOME! To another fantastic edition of The Golden Age of Grappling! This week we venture into the lore-heavy, comic book villain laden world of Chikara! Names like Chuck Taylor, Matt Classic, Suge D, Arik Cannon, Johnny Gargano, and the Colony prove to be hig…
I’m convinced there is one thing that will set you on the path to hitting all your goals. If you do this you one thing you are 5x more likely to be successful an whatever area in life you choose!
Michael Zenga joins the show to talk about switching from boxing to Judo and BJJ, starting BJJ Fanatics and the growth of the company. He also gives advice for heavyweights and he provides deep, technical insight on how to make the perfect pizza! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! Android listening options […]…
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The Golden Age of Grappling Podcast!
Welcome one, Welcome ALL! To another edition of The Golden Age of Grappling! This week we break our grandma’s hearts as we discuss the EVOLVING world of Independent wrestling in 2010! Witness the world as it was before AEW, Before TNA became Impact, and before the Bullet Club began running the planet! see names and faces of current wrestling supers…
A share a lesson a learned from this past weekend while coaching a handful of my students at a local NAGA.
Episode #8! Today I discuss the various levels of fandom in Pro Wrestling and the various levels of player in Magic: the Gathering...also how the attitudes of those various levels of fan/player interact and intertwine. Thanks for listening folks, I'll see you 'round the bend for the next episode! If you'd be so kind, would you leave me a review on …
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Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
This week on the show Maine and Zak recap fight2win 164 headlined by Vagner Rocha vs Yuri Simoes preview WNO Craig Jones vs Ronaldo Jr , and Gordon Ryan Vs Roberto Jimenez and preview Fight To Win 165 the second all Women's Card. In the news section of the show we discuss some upcoming events and matchup announcements. In The recap of Fight to Win …
I breakdown all 16 competitors that are in season 2 of the PGF. I make some predictions and pick a winner.
Josh McKinney joins the show to talk about competition mentality, the white belt struggle, running an efficient school and overcoming plateaus. He also trades funny podcasting stories with Ryan about his own show “The I Suck as Jiu-Jitsu Podcast”. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! Android listening options – PodBean – Stitcher…
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The Golden Age of Grappling Podcast!
Extra Extra! Step Right up! For another Hot off the presses episode of The Golden Age of Grappling! This week we return to the world of Brand Exclusive Pay Per Views to the Ruthless Aggression Era, with the one time WWE spread their draft out strategically to give a PPV two World Title matches! HBK Vs Kurt Angle part deux! So much of that classic W…
I’m this episode I look at what a blue belt should represent in bjj.
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Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
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This week on the show Maine and Austin recap fight2win 163 and preview fight2win 164. In the news section we discuss Rodolfo Vieira submission loss in the UFC due to arm in Guillotine choke, and we also discuss the recently-announced matchup between Gordon Ryan and Roberto Jimenez on who is number one taking place February 26th. We talk about Rober…
