Phill Schwartz is one of the owners of 10th Planet Portland and he also runs No Gi Summit (https://www.nogisummit.com/). We talk about how his study of military history applies to his training and teaching style, how to see the way broadly, and how he supports his gym member's goals. This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simple rashies and shorts. Ikuzo… “let’s go!” https://www.ikuzoathletics.com/
Nov 16, 2022•57 min
We talked about: Jon's experience as a bodyworker / biomechanics enjoyoor, how he prepares and maintains himself training jiu-jitsu, different training modalities he's tried and how he learns something new from each. Jon has a subscription-based IG page called @biomech_wars Jon trains with Ryan Scialoia (HoG 3 guest, @ryanscialoia) and was uke in Ryan's "Unpinnable" instructional, linked below: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/unpinnable-by-ryan-scialoia This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathle...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
I talk about the stakes of grappling competitions and how the incentives of "professional" paid and unpaid shows do not necessarily align with the best interests of the competitors, particularly in the realm of injuries sustained during competitions. To put it more straightforward: there should be a common understanding, a "Gentlemen's Agreement", between competitors to take care of each other by allowing them a chance to tap and save their joint health for another day. This episode was sponsore...
Oct 27, 2022•25 min
Adrian and Hannah Jimenez are the owners and operators of Herbal Hannah Wellness, a clean, natural, handcrafted skincare line of soaps, deodorants, lip balms, and more. Hannah is a chemist, which means she's wicked smaht, and Adrian is hilarious. Together they are chasing their dreams both on and off the mat. We talk about how everything is an expression of yourself AKA art, what soap is, non-essential vs. essential oils, and kayfabe. Follow Adrian and Hannah on IG @herbalhannahwellness and thei...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min
We “look into it” in this episode. We talked about Turkish oil wrestling technique, the early controversy of leglocks, William Randolph Hearst, aikido, samurai, and what our personal goals are. You can check out Jordan on instagram @jordanwearsnogi and his sponsors @jardin_lasvegas and Synergy This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simple rashies and shorts. Ikuzo… “let’s go!” https://www.ikuzoathletics.com/...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
We talked about Katie's science career and interest in genetics, how jiu-jitsu provided an outlet for her goal-oriented personality, and how further research needs to be done in the field of "giving a shit". Katie is a lab equipment field engineer and white belt at 10th Planet Las Vegas. She can be found on instagram @moleculeus This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simple rashies and shorts. Ikuzo… “let’s go!” https://www.ikuzoathletics.com/...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min
We talk about what a picture means to Rudy, going all-in on his dream, and how jiu-jitsu has significantly improved his mental and physical health. Rudy Plaza is a professional photographer + videographer and a 10th Planet Las Vegas Purple Belt. He can be found on instagram @oodlesofroodles This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simple rashies and shorts. Ikuzo… “let’s go!” https://www.ikuzoathletics.com/...
Oct 17, 2022•53 min
We talk about how Doug and Kyle found jiu-jitsu, training differences between father and son, Kyle’s competitive success, and how Doug hopes that Kyle sees the lessons learned from jiu-jitsu can be applied to everything in life. Doug is a database administrator and 10th Planet Las Vegas Purple Belt and can be found on instagram at @dougmccaslin Kyle is a student and a 10th Planet Las Vegas Purple Belt and can be found on instagram at @10pninjjakyle This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, ...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr
Ali Minaian is a 3D digital artist by day and a DJ / music producer by night. We talk about Ali's journey to finding his passions in traditional and martial arts. Check Ali's music out at @saint_rigal on Instagram. His linktree is https://linktr.ee/SaintRigal *note I forgot to hit record on Ali’s mic, so we’re just running with the camera mic on this one… white belt mistakes, getting better This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simple rashies and shorts. Ikuzo…...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Rashad is an up and coming MMA fighter training in Las Vegas. We talk about training, his varied martial arts background, and how he's looking forward to showing the world his exciting, well-rounded skills. You can find him at @satterwhitetakeover This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simple rashies and shorts. Ikuzo… “let’s go!” https://www.ikuzoathletics.com/
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Mike sits down with BJJ Fanatics instructor Ryan Scialoia to discuss jiu-jitsu giving life meaning and purpose, but also facing down the possibility of finding purpose without it. Ryan's links https://www.instagram.com/ryanscialoia https://gofund.me/1e2ccce6 https://bjjfanatics.com/products/law-enforcement-grappling-solutions-by-ryan-scialoia https://bjjfanatics.com/products/welcome-to-submission-land-by-ryan-scialoia This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simpl...
Sep 14, 2022•39 min
Mike sits down with Pocholo Cruz of Pankration Philosophy. Pocholo views his profession as a salesman through the lens of an ever-improving martial artist. He uses "verbal judo" to navigate the flow of the sale to close deals. Check out Pocholo's links below https://www.patreon.com/pankration https://soundcloud.com/pankrationphilosophy https://www.instagram.com/pankrationphilosopher/ Rate us on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts! This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoath...
Sep 13, 2022•41 min
Mike Lady is a 10th Planet Las Vegas Purple Belt and software developer. He enjoys mapping concepts between grappling and software development as a means of exploring how humans learn. This episode was sponsored by @ikuzoathletics, check them out for clean, simple rashies and shorts. Ikuzo… “let’s go!” https://www.ikuzoathletics.com/
Sep 06, 2022•52 min
