Pro BMX rider since 1995, Stuntman, TV Host, Speaker. Mike has visited 63 Countries around the World. Always great time sitting down with him and hearing some of his stories.
Had an amazing time in beautiful Playa Venao training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Surfing with John Boyle and their Team at Beach Break Surf Camp in Playa Venao Panama. John is an Easton Black Belt and shares some his Jiu-Jitsu Journey and how he ended up in living in Panama.
“Savage” has been an inspiration to me for many years. So it was an honor to promote him to Black Belt this last month at 75 years young.
Born and raised in Culver City, Arash is an expert in elite human performance, movement science, and martial arts. He graduated from A.T. Still University with a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, emphasis in Orthopedic Corrective Exercise and Movement Assessment. He is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Judo and pursuing a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. In over 15 years of martial arts experience, he’s competed at the highest levels of judo and sambo, representing the United States of America in elite internati...
Felina originally from the Bronx, New York, moved to Burbank, California to live together with her girlfriend Lissettte. Soon after they found Tough Girl Bootcamp inside of Legacy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Eventually Felina tried a BJJ class and never looked back! Felina and Lissettte have been huge supporters of Women’s BJJ. Organizing many events and supporting the movement over the years. I was so proud of Felina for achieving her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and all she has accomplished. She is...
Mark Kerr “The Smashing Machine” during his MMA Career was regarded by many as the best fighter in the World. He was a World Vale Tudo Tournament Champion, a two time UFC heavyweight tournament winner and a PRIDE FC Competitor. Valentino Morales a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Actor, Producer, Writer and a former New York State Golden Gloves competitor in boxing. Mark was in town to support Valentino when he received his Black Belt, it was a treat to sit down with them both and listen to the s...
Had a great time with Juan David during our TACFIT Certification week and learned a lot! Really enjoyed hearing his thoughts on Nutrition especially considering his education and experience in his profession.
Ruben owns and operates his gym Calle Movement in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a VKNJA Team Leader and TACFIT Field Instructor. Great to hear some his story and talk about Santa Fe.
Matthew is a health and physical education teacher, strength and conditioning coach for his Varsity Wrestling Team. He is a VKNJA Team Leader and TACFIT Field Instructor. Great to sit down with Matt and pick his brain.
Always great to sit down with TACFIT Leaders Alaina and Juan David to talk TACFIT, Flowfit, Health and more.
Ruben Miribyan founded the Armenian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and Legacy Yerevan in the City Center of Yerevan and has been instrumental in the growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Armenia. It’s always a pleasure to have him here locally training and grateful to him for always taking good care of me when i visit Armenia and for our friendship over the years.
Always great to talk with Professor Leonidas about Jiu-Jitsu and Education. He has worked in Education for the last 24 years and is the middle of shifting and merging his two passions into opening a Jiu-Jitsu Academy with a Learning Center in the San Fernando Area. Proud to see his see his growth in his career and the difference he’s made in so many communities over the years.
Always great to hang out with TACFIT USA Director and VKNJA Founder and CEO Esik Melland and talk about training, movement and why it matters.
Always great to see my brother Rolles. We talked about his history and his Family who revolutionized the martial arts all around the world. Later that day he was going to receive his late Dads Rolls Gracie’s Pan Am Sambo Gold Medal from Bob Anderson delayed for 40 years. Look out for the follow up documentary coming soon.
Great to sit down with my friend Jason Selva, BJJ Black Belt, owner of Selva BJJ in East LA and Beatdown BBQ. Hands down one the best BBQs I’ve ever had!
Always a good time talking Crypto with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Athlete.
Glad to finally sit down with our good friend, BJJ Black Belt Gus and have him share his wisdom, his ups and downs in his Martial Arts Journey and Life.
Javier Vazquez, also known as “Showtime”, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and was one of the first lightweight MMA stars. Former KOTC Champ and competed at some of the top promotions in the world such as Shooto, EliteXC, WEC and UFC. Javi is also a Cancer Survivor. We go deep on health and how it’s changed everything in his life.
Randy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006. Joann is currently a Brown Belt and an IBJJF World and Pan American Champion. They both share the story and struggles of living with Multiple Sclerosis and how BJJ and our Community has helped him. The doctors told him he would probably be in a wheelchair and Randy won this years IBJJF American Nationals and received his Black Belt on the podium. They both train under Ricardo “Pantcho” Feliciano at Check...
Joe Rotta began training in 1994 after watching UFC 2 with Royce Gracie. He had some major injuries along the way, where he thought he would never train again. Finally after a 13 year hiatus he was given the ok by his doctor and has never looked back. I love talking old stories with Joe on the early days of Jiu-Jitsu in America. It was an honor to promote him to Black Belt last year and glad we got to finally sit down and talk about some of his journey in the art.
Pedro Hidalgo is the TACFIT Spain Director and runs his Survival Training Experience for private clients, small groups and corporations for team building. Nestor Serra is the TACFIT Europe Director and TACFIT International Educational Director. Pedro and Nestor have been together since the beginning of TACFIT in Spain. Always great to chat with them about their beginnings and more. I had the pleasure of being present at the TACFIT Spanish Hybrid Certification in Barcelona with them over the week...
Alphonse and Sophia originally from Lebanon now live in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We had the chance to train and get to know each other during the TACFIT Certification in Barcelona. I wanted to seize the moment and chat about everything TACFIT. It was interesting to hear his and her perspective and appreciation of TACFIT. It was great to hear how he was finally able to learn the system because of our first online TACFIT Certification.
Great to talk with my brother Coach Ben Stream , BJJ Instructor, Masters World Champion and Crypto enthusiast. I loved talking about Crypto Currency with him as the space will only be growing as time goes on. Crypto.com just became an official sponsor of the UFC and Formula 1. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most Platforms.
Justin is an American BJJ Black Belt, a former Gymnast, Wrestler. He now lives in Tahiti with his Family where he teaches Jiu-Jitsu. It was great to catch up with him after many years and talk about his background, settling in to living in Tahiti his stint of working as Paparazzi and more!
Always great spending time with my brother Joey Alvarado. Former Professional Cage Fighter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, KettleJitsu Creator and Founder and much more!
Wanted to take the opportunity to speak with Prof Felix who received his Black Belt last year. He was introduced to BJJ in 2003 when he was in the Marines Corps as he was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii. He began training again in 2012 when he moved to Oakland. Where he fought Amateur Muay Thai and MMA. It’s been inspiring to watch his dedication to his Martial Arts training over the years and his dedication to his teammates on the mat for their improvement, all while he manages his time between worki...
Kit believes that sport is 90% mental 10% physical, but most spend the majority of the time drilling techniques (physical), Kit spends the majority of the time problem solving in live training (training the mind).While other people developed their body as muscle memory, Kit developed his mind which he refers to as "mental memory." Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is Australia’s most decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete of all time. He received his black belt by multiple time ...
Matt Baker has been training since the mid 1990”s , received his Black Belt from Jean Jacques Machado and owns and operates his TRUJITSU Academies in Bakersfield, California. As a competitor Matt has won many major IBJJF titles including PANs, Master Worlds, NoGi Worlds, and has reached the number 1# IBJJF ranking position on three separate occasions. He is one of the nicest and hardest workers in Jiu-Jitsu, so it was a big pleasure and honor to finally sit down with him.
Great to catch up with friend and student Robert Gleckman a former Investment Banker and Businessman. Our relationship turned from private lessons to promoting MMA events and then him turning pro and making his cage debut at 49 years young!
Often regarded as one of the best black belts produced by the legendary Rickson Gracie, Akins’ views on the “fundamentals” of jiu jitsu and his style of coaching are revered by many in the grappling community. Always a big pleasure to sit down with Henry Akins and talk Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, History and much more. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most Platforms. #HenryAkins #HiddenJiuJitsu
