Andre Lima is a world famous Taekwondo fighter and Grandmaster 8th Degree. Lima began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil in the 80s. In 1988 he moved to France and in 1990 relocated to the United States where he became a member of the original Machado Jiu Jitsu Academy in Redondo Beach, CA in the early 90s. In the mid 90s Lima and his wife Christianny Lima founded Lima Taekwondo and Martial Arts Academy specialized in teaching TKD and BJJ. Lima competed in local BJJ tournaments; his last com...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 33 min
During the early 2000s, Todd was widely regarded as one of the top grapplers in the world. He’s a great story teller it’s always a blast spending time with him.
May 30, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Had a great time with Maurizio Tangari hearing about how he got in to the fitness industry, his history with TACFIT, his HydroCore Bag invention and more!
May 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Great to catch up with TACFIT Coach and Steel Mace Yoga founder Erin Furry. We talked about her journey, her new product Free to Move for Life and more! Sponsored by TACFIT.com
May 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Coach and Professora Monika is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and the new head Coach at TACFIT LA. It’s been very inspiring to watch her grow in TACFIT and Jiu-Jitsu over the years.
May 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Robert Miller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and TACFIT Team Leader. Coach/Professor Robert will be relocating to Lake Saint Louis, Missouri after being the head coach of our TACFIT Program at TACFIT Los Angeles and Legacy HQ for the last 7 years. He will opening up his own TACFIT and Legacy Gym there.
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Professor Gilberto Castro, a black belt under "Luis" 'Limão " Heredia, shared this vision and set a goal to bring all the benefits he learned throughout his journey to black belt, to the local community of West Maui.
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Founder of RŌL Academy in the Chicago Area and host of RŌL Radio. Always a great conversation.
Mar 16, 2023•58 min
John Combs is an ADCC West Coast Trials Winner, Multiple time IBJJF Open Black Belt Champ and is a phenomenal teacher as well. Always a great time connecting with him.
Mar 06, 2023•47 min
Nare is the head chef at Açai Jungle Cafe in Burbank, California. Her crazy journey again in New York at the age of 19 and eventually brought her back to LA and to Açai Jungle Cafe where she runs the busiest small kitchen with delicious food that brings in people from all over LA.
Feb 23, 2023•59 min
Arman is a SpaceX Engineer and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. We discussed his BJJ journey, the meaning of life and a lot more!
Feb 19, 2023•54 min
An honor to sit down with this power couple. A life fully dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu and the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle. Lucas is currently one of the Top Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Fighters in the World and Andressa is #1 ranked in the World for IBJJF already winning 3 IBJJF Gi and 1 No-Gi Black Belt Titles.
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Founder of Ouano International long time maker of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kimonos, Fight gear and creator of the UFC glove! A lot of fun going down memory lane with my long time supporter and friend.
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Casey Morrissey is a Skater and Martial Artist. Had a great time hearing about his journey in the two and the similarities. Casey now runs Refine Recovery a drug and alcohol treatment center. Always love to talking with someone who chases his passions.
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Good times sitting down with Prof Zach, we talk about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey to black belt, outerspace and more!
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Professor Anjanette takes care of so many of us at Legacy. It was honor to sit down with her and talk about her journey to black belt and more!
Feb 01, 2023•48 min
Pleasure to sit down with Professor Erika and talk about her journey to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and a lot more!
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr
Always a good time sitting down with my friend, student and now Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Very proud of this young man. It’s been a pleasure watching him grow in to the professional martial arts instructor he’s become. We took the moment to reminisce his journey to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr
Matt Afifi is a BJJ Black Belt and Firefighter. It’s been a big pleasure and honor to watch Matt grow up over the years. He’s been on the mats with us since he was 15 years old.
Jan 16, 2023•49 min
Fun time sitting down with this super dad and amazing human. Steven is the dad to Jonny and Ollie, also known as “The Twinjas”. Steven is a martial artist, stunt coordinator and stuntman. He was also well regarded for his work as Donatello in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his role as "Chan" in Mortal Kombat.
Jan 11, 2023•52 min
Eliot is a four-time Pan-American Jiu Jitsu champion and UFC Veteran. He has since retired from professional fighting, and is now the co-owner of Easton Training Center. Eliot is a Podcaster, Motivational Speaker, Author and good friend. Always a great time and I always learn spending time with him.
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Dr. Terry Wahls was dependent on a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years until she reclaimed her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically to restore her cellular health. She wrote The Wahls Protocol®—A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles to help guide readers to reclaiming their own health. The Wahls Protocol® comes out of Dr. Wahls’ own quest to treat the debilitating symptoms she experiences as a sufferer of progressive ...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr
Crystal “Vanessa” Demopoulos is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and a mixed martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is a color commentator and fight analyst as well. I had the privilege to meet her during one of our Thanksgiving Open Mats and was very intrigued by her story. Grateful to Vanessa for making the time and for sharing. Hope you all enjoy.
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Great conversation with TACFIT Country Director of Peru Jesus. Jesus held his Certification and this October in Lima Peru, where I was able to have the great pleasure to spend time with him and see the great work he is doing.
Dec 28, 2022•43 min
Great conversation with Ralek Gracie talking about his new project, GENZAI Magazine bringing the past and present of martial arts together and much more. If you appreciate the quality of Japanese Martial Art Magazines and old Gracie or Tatami Magazines from Brazil like I have you will love GENZAI.
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Legendary Kru Walter is a former Muay Thai Champion and veteran Muay Thai Coach. Loved hearing some of his origins and how he brought the world famous Sityodtong name to LA. Kru Walter was my former Muay Thai Coach so it was an honor to finally sit down with him after all these years.
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr
“Pavão” Jessica De Lima Moran & “Chegado” Sean Moran are Capoeiristas, movement coaches and owners of Counter Balance in Eagle Rock, California! Pleasure to finally sit down with this power couple and discuss Capoeira, TACFIT, Human Connection and more!
Nov 26, 2022•55 min
George “Keto George” Harris has been working hard in our Alta MMA @trainalta program at Legacy for the last few months. George has lost about 260 lbs in the last 2 years and at his heaviest tipped the scale at 451 lbs! George shares his story of how he did it and more.
Nov 15, 2022•43 min
Always a fun time spent with the talented Coach Kevin “CaveMan” Tomacino. Kevin produces the Alberto Crane Show when he’s not on the mat training, teaching BJJ or MMA, he works as one of Legacy first impression specialists as well.
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min
