FW 008: Chuck Morris

Johnni DiJulius joins the show to talk about overcoming adversity, grip fighting and the lessons from the mats that transfer over to everyday life! He also discusses his recent decision to leave the Harvard staff and shares some crazy base jumping stories 

Olympic gold medalist Coach Brandon Slay joins the show to talk about balancing personal life with athletics, coming down from the Olympic high and coaching with conviction. He also explains why your penetration step shouldn't be an actual "step". 

Olympian and highly respected coach Brandon Escobar joins the show to tell his story! Topics include his Olympic experience representing his native Honduras, effective coaching and working at one of MMA's most respected gyms, JacksonWink MMA! 

Renato Canuto joins the show fresh off his professional MMA debut! He talks about his experience stepping into the cage, balancing grappling competitions with his MMA training, and gives a detailed breakdown of the 100 men vs a gorilla question! 

Rick Ellis joins the show to discuss Jiu-Jitsu for older guys! He talks about what your goals should be and reframing your mentality as you age on the mats. He also talks about pitfalls to avoid like not regulating your intensity and comparing to others 

Jozef Chen joins the show to explain the importance of training with intent, how to process an instructional and the value of keeping a training journal. He also talks about getting jumped at a gym, Crocs, fanny packs, karaoke and fake Chinese food! 

Join Josh McKinney, host of the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu" podcast, as he interviews BJJ black belt and author Robert Drysdale about his new book, "The Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu." Discover how Carlson Gracie Sr. shaped modern BJJ, delve into lessons from BJJ history, a ... Show More

Joel Tudor returns to talk about recently getting his Judo black belt and how the art has changed his perspective on grappling. He also talks about balance and injury prevention. 

If you've ever considered opening your own gym, this episode is a must-listen! Master Fabio Gurgel shares knowledge he's collected from decades of running one of the largest teams in BJJ. He covers best practices, costs and income potential for gym owners 

Dan Camarillo joins the show to talk about keeping kids interested in Jiu-Jitsu, structuring a curriculum, injury prevention, training take downs safely and taking breaks from training. He also tells stories from the old days of Ralph Gracie's Academy. 

Craig Jones has taken the jiu-jitsu world by storm, reaching a level of fame that even Gordon Ryan couldn't touch. How did he do it? By blending extraordinary grappling skills with a knack for social media and a flair for the dramatic. Jeff Glover even compares him to a real ... Show More

Do your coaches and friends tell you to just keep training Jiu Jitsu to get stronger for Jiu Jitsu? Learn here why that could be leading you on a path toward injury, and how influencers in the world might be steering you in the wrong direction.  Increase athleticism, reduce injur ... Show More

Kamaru Usman & Henry Cejudo are teaming up and entering the ring of podcasting together for a brand new weekly show, Pound 4 Pound. Every week, you can expect interviews with athletes and celebrity guests + breakdowns of everything going on in the fight game. and whatever else th ... Show More