In this episode, I talk with Professor Thomas Rozdzynski, founder of RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu in the Chicago area. He shares how he got started in Jiu-Jitsu, what it’s like running his own academy, and how he started RŌL TV and The RŌL Radio Podcast. A great conversation for anyone who loves Jiu-Jitsu and the journey that comes with it.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.c...
Jun 29, 2025•46 min
In this episode, I sit down with Didier Chalfoun — one of our dedicated students and a valued member of the Legacy Jiu-Jitsu family. We talk about his path in Jiu-Jitsu, the role it plays in his life, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up and improving.It’s a real conversation about training, progress, and staying connected to the roots of why we do this.Thanks for tuning in.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe...
Jun 29, 2025•33 min
Paul Schreiner began training Jiu-Jitsu in the late 1990s in Santa Cruz, California, under Claudio França and Garth Taylor. In the early 2000s, he spent significant time in Brazil, where he trained and competed extensively, becoming one of the few American athletes of that era to earn a podium finish at the World Championships held in Brazil.With over two decades of teaching experience, Paul spent 14 years at the Marcelo Garcia Academy in New York City, where he played a key role in developing o...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Had the pleasure of sitting down with John Kallo, one of our dedicated white belts at Legacy and a longtime martial artist. In this episode, we connect over his journey, his love for martial arts, and what brought him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A great conversation with a humble warrior who brings heart and consistency to the mat every day.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe....
Jun 15, 2025•41 min
From MMA Bootcamp to Legacy Coach – Ellen Kim’s JourneyEllen Kim walked into Legacy with zero martial arts experience—but through an Alta MMA ad, a 20-week bootcamp, and relentless dedication, she stepped into the cage and even faced off against a former Olympian. During that time, she also began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—and she’s never stopped. Over the years, she’s grown into an incredible teammate, competitor and now coach at Legacy Glendale. It was a pleasure sitting down with her to lau...
Jun 15, 2025•53 min
Get to know Esau Diego, one of our amazing coaches and athletes from Legacy Glendale. Always a pleasure to sit down with him, hear his story, and share it with all of you. Enjoy this conversation and insight into what makes him such a valuable part of the Legacy family.#LegacyBJJ #LegacyGlendaleDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Jun 08, 2025•40 min
David Vinner is a bright, rising star and one of the top young Judokas in the country. Originally from Russia, David brings a strong work ethic and passion to every training session and competition. In 2023, he was the #1 ranked Cadet athlete at -60kg and earned the title of Most Valuable Cadet Athlete. Now competing at -66kg, he holds the #2 national ranking as a Junior in 2025. A Junior National Champion, World Championships Qualifier, and Pan Am Championships Qualifier, David is chasing his d...
Jun 08, 2025•49 min
Hailee Moreno has grown up on our mats — and she’s become nothing short of a force. From a focused student to a fierce competitor, and now a respected coach, Hailee embodies strength, discipline, and heart. She’s powerful, determined, and leads with quiet confidence. Watching her grow through Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and now stepping into this next chapter of college life has been an inspiration. We’re proud to call her part of the Legacy family — and we can’t wait to see what’s next.Don’t forget t...
Jun 01, 2025•33 min
In this special episode of The Alberto Crane Show, we flip the script.Bryan Gregerson of Legacy Pasadena takes over the mic to interview me — Alberto Crane.Instead of me asking the questions, Bryan dives into the things he’s been curious about: my journey, mindset, and everything in between.Hope you guys enjoy this role-reversal episode and get something valuable from it.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your nei...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min
From gymnastics coach to Jiu-Jitsu competitor and leader at Legacy, Jessica Weiner has been an important part of our community for years. She even coached my daughters in gymnastics — and it’s been incredible to watch her evolve into a powerful presence on and off the mats.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 25, 2025•43 min
Had the privilege to sit down with Francisco Rojas — Jiu-Jitsu competitor and coach at Legacy Glendale. We dive into his journey, mindset on the mats, and what it means to lead by example.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 21, 2025•51 min
Had a great time sitting down with one of our incredible Legacy Pasadena instructors to talk Jiu-Jitsu, real science, and much more. A thoughtful conversation you won’t want to miss.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 18, 2025•47 min
Emily Russell is one of our coaches and team members at Legacy Glendale. In this episode, we sit down to hear her journey—from high school to college, and how she eventually found Jiu-Jitsu and embraced the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 14, 2025•52 min
In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Greggerson—not only a holder of multiple master’s degrees, but also an exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and an even better teacher. It’s been an honor to call him a friend, professor, and business partner at Legacy Pasadena.Enjoy the conversation.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 11, 2025•57 min
Sat down with Coach Josh to talk about his path—from early days on the wrestling mat to finding his passion in Jiu-Jitsu. It’s been amazing to watch his growth on and off the mat—and now he’s giving back to both our kids and adults through his coaching.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 10, 2025•59 min
Had an awesome time sitting down with Willian Antonyan—Black Belt, Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and an important member at Legacy Glendale and our Legacy Team. Always a blast getting to know the stories behind the warriors on our team and bringing those conversations to you. You’re gonna love this one—enjoy!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 04, 2025•59 min
It was a pleasure to sit down with Coach Destinee Laney from Legacy!With a background in gymnastics and athletics, Destinee brings a unique energy and perspective to the mats. In this conversation, we dive into her journey, what drew her to Jiu-Jitsu, and why she’s so passionate about teaching — especially working with kids.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 30, 2025•52 min
In today’s episode, we welcome Arman Fathi, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and doctor of chiropractic. Known for his journey with 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu in Chicago and Gracie University. Arman shares his experience on the mats, his perspective of No-Gi and Gi Jiu-Jitsu, and how his chiropractic background enhances his work as both an athlete and instructor.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min
It’s been a pleasure getting to know Paul Gamez. One of the first students at Legacy Pasadena, he’s now a conpetitor, coach, a leader in our community, and a passionate strength and conditioning expert. In this episode, we talk about growth, discipline, and the journey!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Marcus Kowal is a Swedish-born martial artist, author, and activist with a multifaceted career spanning military service, professional fighting, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. He served in the Swedish Special Forces as an Army Ranger before transitioning to a distinguished career in martial arts. Kowal competed at elite levels across multiple disciplines, including MMA with Strikeforce, kickboxing with K-1, and boxing in the Golden Gloves tournament. He holds black belts in both kickboxing and ...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min
I always enjoy sitting down with Konstantine. A former monk who joined a temple as a teenager. He is now a dedicated yoga teacher, Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and one of the most thoughtful humans I know. In this episode, we talk about discipline, spirituality, martial arts, and what it means to live a life of purpose.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, I sit down with Damon Walker Legacy Jiu-Jitsu coach, competitor, and all-around good soul. We talk about his journey from moving to L.A. for college to discovering Jiu-Jitsu after a year of high school wrestling. He shares how the art has shaped his life, on and off the mats. It was an honor to hear his story can’t wait for you to hear it too.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 18, 2025•41 min
Today we’re joined by 13-year-old figure skater Genesis Lira. She’s been on the ice since she was just 3 years old, and her passion for the sport is undeniable. With her eyes set on Worlds and one day the Olympics Genesis shares a little of her training routine, what she loves about competing, and the journey she’s been on so far.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 18, 2025•19 min
Arin Adjamian is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt world champion with a degree in philosophy and a focus on religion. I always enjoy our conversations, and this time, we picked up a fascinating one we started in the locker room about the pyramids of Egypt and the latest discoveries beneath them. This episode dives into ancient mysteries, philosophy, and more.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 09, 2025•40 min
Brian Kiley has made over 20 appearances on legendary shows like The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He spent more than two decades as a staff writer for Conan, eventually becoming the head monologue writer earning 16 Emmy nominations and winning in 2007. He’s also the author of The Astounding Misadventures of Rory Collins. It’s been a pleasure to have him on the mat at Legacy in our early morning classes and to be able to sit down with him.Sp...
Apr 06, 2025•56 min
Today’s guest is someone I’ve had the pleasure of training TACFIT with for many years, and it was awesome to finally sit down and hear more of her story. Vaia ‘Vicious’ Zaganas is a former world champion boxer from Canada, with an incredible journey—from dominating the amateur and pro circuits to building a second career in Hollywood as a stunt performer, actress, and now writer/director. She’s got over 120 film and TV credits, and just as much grit and heart outside the ring as she did in it. T...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Pete "The Greek" Letsos returns for his third appearance on the podcast! A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlon Gracie Jr., Letsos has built an impressive career, earning medals at the Pan Ams, Gracie World Championship, and competing in legendary tournaments like Copa Atlantica and the Brazilian Teams Nationals. Over the years, he has trained alongside some of the sport’s biggest names and shared his knowledge worldwide through seminars and his academy in Chicago. In this episode, we div...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Luis Casas is a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a deep passion for horticulture. When he’s not on the mats, he’s caring for trees and plants through his company, Legacy Tree Care. In this episode, we dive into his martial arts journey and his love for plant life. A unique and inspiring conversation enjoy!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Mar 30, 2025•48 min
In this episode of the Alberto Crane Show, I sit down with Sam Sachs, one of the rising stars in wrestling in the United States. Sam, a standout athlete in women’s wrestling, shares her journey, challenges, and achievements, including her victory at the CIF State Wrestling Championship and Fargo USA Wrestling National Championships. Learn how she prepares for competition and the secrets behind her success, along with her outlook for the future of women’s wrestling. Sam is an inspiration to young...
Mar 23, 2025•47 min
Join us as we sit down with Julián Espinosa, one of Costa Rica’s best and among the premier grapplers in the world. Julián has made his mark on the international stage with notable achievements, including gold at the IBJJF European No-Gi Championship and silver at the World No-Gi Championship. In 2024, he continued his impressive run by securing gold at the Brazilian No-Gi Nationals, becoming one of the few foreigners to do so. We had a fantastic time discussing his journey and were thrilled to ...
Mar 23, 2025•56 min
