Nicola Orlando is a certified instructor and trainer of the TACFIT training system, which is known for its innovative approach to fitness, integrating movement, breathing, and structural alignment to enhance overall health and well-being. He has distinguished himself within the TACFIT community by participating in various events and certifications, including the FlowFit Certification and TACFIT Firefighter First Alarm (TACFIT - The World's Smartest Workout). TACFIT is a fitness system that u...
Jul 03, 2024•46 min
Phil "Jiu-Jitsu Matrix" Migliarese is an American 6th degree Relson Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt and is the youngest person to receive that honor from Relson and was one of the first Americans to be promoted to Black Belt. Phil is a Gracie Worlds and National Champion, Migliarese is a trainer, training partner and coach to UFC and MMA fighters as well as World and Pan-Am Champions. Migliarese is also a yoga instructor and author/creator of Yoga For Fighters. He lives in Philadelphia, Pe...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 283
Vitor originally from Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. Vitor went to law school and was close to finishing when he started to get in trouble. He shares his story of going down the wrong path as a young man and finding his way. From moving to the US and then dedicating himself to Jiu-Jitsu, the lifestyle and serving others to reach their potential. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 282
Kenny Florian is an American retired mixed martial artist and commentator who formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly served as an analyst for UFC on Fox, provided color commentary for UFC Fight Night, and provides color commentary on the robot combat television series BattleBots. We’ve been friends since the late 90’s when we were both competing at the IBJJF Worlds. Always a good time spending time with him. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workou...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Rich Chou besides being a BJJ Black Belt is a highly respected matchmaker in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). He was the matchmaker for “Rumble on the Rock”, “Elite XC”, “ StrikeForce” and Bellator MMA, where he served as the Vice President of Talent Relations. We started working together for his new project Alta MMA Training, formerly known as Wimp2Warrior, Alta's "Warrior Training Program" takes everyday people on a 20-week journey through the world of mixed martial arts starting from th...
Jun 10, 2024•54 min
Jay Lee has been in a staple of the Jiu-Jitsu community in Los Angeles for decades. It was a pleasure to promote him to Black Belt and sit with him to hear about his journey, lessons learned along the way and more. Enjoy! Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Jun 10, 2024•32 min
Ninh Le has been training at Legacy Burbank since we originally opened in 2011. It was an honor to promote him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and finally have the opportunity to sit down with him. Enjoy! Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Jun 08, 2024•43 min
Mat Trujillo originally from Las Vegas, New Mexico grew up wrestling. He now lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful family where he runs his construction and architect business . It’s such a pleasure to have Mat as one of our Black Belts and to call him a friend. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Besides Dennis Zanatta being a BJJ Black Belt, Dennis is a World Class Cinematographer with two decades of experience in the film, television and commercial industry. Dennis Zanatta is a proud latino, native Portuguese speaker, fluent in Spanish and English. Having grown up in the largest city of South America, São Paulo, he brings a unique vision to every story he portrays and can deliver a unique style for each project. Its been an honor to share the mats with him and have him be a part of our...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Thomas Chamorro is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who is originally from Costa Rica. Always a privilege to sit down with one of our Black Belts. It’s been a pleasure to be part of his journey and so proud of the amazing work he does with our kids and adults programs at Legacy every single day. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
May 13, 2024•53 min
Professor Ariel is a BJJ Black Belt with a passion for helping others reach their potential on and off the mats. It’s been a pleasure to watch his journey training all these years with Prof Mark Bradford in Hollywood and Legacy West Adams and with me at Legacy Burbank. He now teaches at Legacy Headquarters in Burbank and I am excited for his continued journey in the art and lifestyle. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleC...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Matthew is an up and coming amateur mixed martial arts fighter as well a full-time Jiu-Jitsu and Muay thai coach for kids and adults. It’s been a pleasure to see this young man grow up and I am very excited for his bright future ahead. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 26, 2024•34 min
Nico Carrillo is a Scottish Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WMO Welterweight World Champion, WMO Super Welterweight World Champion and ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg Champion. As of January 16, 2024, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai rankings. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 20, 2024•49 min
Gary Bairos is a wrestler and filmmaker. He was a Division I All-American Wrestler, PAC 12 Champion and former Team Captain of the Arizona State University Sun Devils. Coach Bairos has trained at the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs and has strong roots to the world-renowned Sunkist wrestling program. He is a coach at Zeke Jones' Sun Devil wrestling camp at ASU. As a Filmaker Coach Gary has directed and produced No Girls Allowed, Junkyard Dogs (2015) and The Labyrinth (2017). When he ...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Tim is one of my long-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students and black belts. He is the eldest of 7 brothers and sisters. Tim has been teaching martial arts to kids for over 15 years and runs his after-school program in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It has been an honor to witness his growth over the years. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Apr 03, 2024•47 min
Waldomiro Perez Junior is a historical figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the state of São Paulo. A black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, graduated by Marcelo Behring, and a black belt in Judo trained by Olympic bronze medalist Shiak Ishi, Waldomiro has promoted renowned international fighters to black belt status, such as Roberto Godoi, Jorge Patino, and Max Trombini. He also participated in the famous MMA program "The Ultimate Fighter" (on TUF7 and TUF10) as a ground coach. Additionally, Waldomiro was the fo...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Leo began his training in 1985 under the tutelage of Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti. Leozinho or simply Leo Vieira, being famous for combining one of the most crowd-pleasing games in BJJ with an amazing track record. Leo is an IBJJF Black Belt World Champion and 2 x ADCC Champion with many other accolades and awards on his resume. He is a co-founder of the Checkmat Team, one of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu Teams in the World. It was truly and honor to sit down with Leo and listen to his great stories and h...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 47 min
It took Nolan 13 years to receive his BJJ Black Belt. Congratulations on your perseverance and example my friend. I’m very proud of you! Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Gerardo Cruz is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Jiu-Jitsu Instructor and Artist. It’s an honor to call him a student and friend. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Feb 02, 2024•57 min
Isaac Doederlein is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the legendary Rubens Charles, also known as “Cobrinha”. Isaac began his martial arts journey over 18 years ago, when his mother signed him on her church’s group judo program at the age of 11. At the age of 18, one month after finishing High School, Isaac Doederlein decided to invest everything into his passion, and move to Los Angeles. His goal was to train full time, in hopes to fulfill a life’s dream of becoming a World Champ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Blake Kasemeier is a content creator, writer, story teller and now a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He shares his journey from being the lead singer in his punk band, going to Berkeley, working for TRX straight out of college, his passion for fitness and a whole lot more. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Ferrid Kheder is a retired French judo Olympian and a former professional mixed martial artist with 34 total fights. We became friends when we trained MMA at Team Quest with Dan Henderson. Ferrid later also received his BJJ Black Belt from Andre Galvao at Atos. I value our relationship and love to hear his stories from his travels all around the World. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com
Jan 02, 2024•59 min
Monika Toth Cingel is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black, TACFIT Head Coach at TACFIT LA here at Legacy in Burbank. Monika is originally from Slovakia with a degree in Philosophy. She shares her journey from the beginning of her TACFIT Journey to now TACFIT Senior Instructor, how it’s helped her Jiu-Jitsu and a lot more!
Dec 17, 2023•56 min
Alexandre Maia Mascarenhas is a 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt, we’ve been friends and training together for close to 30 years. Alexandre is a very creative and talented musician who had a very popular group in Brazil named Manitu as well as a Music project named Xanel where he toured in Brazil for many years. He now produces and creates his own music under his name Xande which you can find on most platforms. A little over 2 years ago he had a life changing health issue. Where he tore his Aorta in hi...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Sarah Moya is an American Female BJJ and MMA Pioneer beginning her Jiu-Jitsu Journey in 1999. She was an IBJJF Pan American Champion, and was the first female MMA fight in her native state of New Mexico. It was such an honor to sit down with her and talk about life, her fighting in Japan and some of our adventures together! I couldn’t be more proud of the person she has become thru Jiu-Jitsu and so grateful to have been part of her Journey early on. Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest ...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Nick is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Matt Serra, Real Estate Investor and Host of the A Game Podcast, where he discusses what makes people excel in life, music, business, real estate investing for entrepreneurs to live the life they want and chase their dreams.
Oct 27, 2023•47 min
Peter Letsos, or “Pete The Greek” as he is commonly known, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlon Gracie Junior, having competed in the sport all over the world, including in the historical Copa Atlantica, Brazilian Teams Nationals, the Pan American and the Gracie Invitational (Arnold Classic). It’s always fun spending time with him. Love hearing his perspective on things on teaching, training and living the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle.
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On Tuesday, August 8, devastation hit Lahaina, Maui. The entire town of Lahaina was burned to the ground including many family's second home, Aloha Roll Academy. For over twenty years, BJJ has brought exercise, stress relief, discipline and community to West Maui. Five years ago, they had a vision to create a space not just for adults and kids but families and the community. They had over 200 students of adults and kids, 12 coaches and 100 monthly visitors, Aloha Roll Academy provides Brazilian ...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr
ICHARD BRESLER is widely recognized as the first student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the USA. For almost twenty years he worked closely alongside Rorion Gracie, helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the Gracie Academy, and the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was one of the first Americans to earn a teaching certificate through the original Instructor Certification Program at the Gracie Academy, and one of the first Americans to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-J...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Kurt Osiander is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Ralph Gracie‘s tutelage. Osiander is one of the cult heroes in BJJ’s community, having been an active competitor since the mid 1990’s. Kurt Osiander’s straight forward personality and witty comments expressed in his video blog (Kurt Osiander’s Move of the Week) have given us well recognized phrases such as “shut up and train” and “you f****d up a long time ago”, which turned the Ralph Gracie Academy head instructor into one of the most belo...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 5 min
