SEASON 1 EPISODE 3 DROPS April 8, 2025 The Grappling Monthly Podcast celebrates the art, the community, and the culture of grappling. Join host Sébastien Maniatopoulos as he chats with guests from around the grappling world. Learn about each guest’s personal grappling journey, and their views on the current state and future of grappling, the business side of the grappling arts, cross-training, nutrition, and much more!
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A breakdown and recap of the weeks professional BJJ and grappling events. Every week we recap what has happened in the world of sport Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and preview the following weeks grappling events.
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Are you ethical? Only by investigating all sides and contemplating every angle can we improve ethical decision-making, build more trusting relationships, and help create a more ethical world. Join our panel of leaders and thinkers as we grapple with a new ethical challenge each week.
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A podcast that gets into grappling breakdowns, philosophies, history, and interviews.
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Welcome to the Grappling With Podcast. Dr.Chris Hardy and Bill & Olivia Walker will take a deep dive into topics covering Wellness and Prevention, Performance, Recovery, and Injury Management. Our mission is to provide the latest science-based information to help you get the most out of your grappling journey, both on and off the mats, and help you overcome any challenges you may be grappling with…Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are mea ...
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Join us from Kabul Afghanistan while we discuss jiu jitsu, grappling and fighting in general also with a healthy dose of regular life topics. Nothing is off subject.
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Welcome to A Grappling Cooperative, where amazing things happen, to other people. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-velten/support
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This is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast where we talk about all things BJJ, and occasionally other things
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The Grappling with Life Podcast is an engaging, entertaining conversation hosted by Tech Entrepreneur and Grappling Enthusiast, Mohammed Yahiaoui. He will be joined by friends and guests who will grapple with topics ranging from but not exclusive to: Martial Arts, Men‘s Health and Wellness, Tech, Fatherhood...and more. So pull up a chair and join the conversation!
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"We are building a powerful community of the Grappling Martial Arts who can come together to learn from and teach one another what works best in their own lives that may help each of us. From storytelling and insightful competitive mindset to words of wisdom from effective coaches. We bring together the Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Sambo communities as a united whole. Tune in now to learn from and deepen your understanding of the Grappling Martial Arts through the eyes of one another"
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Welcome to Grappling With Canada! Each month Andy "The Taxman" is joined by various guests to take a deep dive into the past of some of Canada's most influential, infamous and impressive Wrestling exports! Not a Canadian? Don't worry, no passport needed! The international connections of wrestling with and to Canada will surprise you!
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Lessons learned in fatherhood and jiu jitsu and where they sometimes overlap. This weekly conversation between Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra unpacks the learning, struggles and triumphs of two dads who also happen to be high-level jiu jitsu practitioners. Topics covered range from raising toddlers with emotional intelligence to balancing jiu jitsu with real-world responsibilities to our weekly snack haul from Trader Joes.
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Wrestling Resurgence presents: The Grappling Arts Podcast where we explore the craft of professional wrestling! Welcome to The Grappling Arts Podcast, where we celebrate the art of professional wrestling, explore wrestling practice, and dig deep into its rich and varied history. Throughout the series we bring you interviews with leading figures from within the independent wrestling community, as well as a variety of expert guests and contributors. Topics such a theatre, sport, storytelling, ...
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What happens when employees perceive a scalpel as an axe? That's the question that drives the conversation when Tom Gegax joins me to Grapple with the Gray and Kirsten Yurich sits in as cohost. Here is our topic: Employee performance, especially in large companies, is likely to follow the bell curve. A few superstars, a lot of solid performers, and…
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This week on the show Maine and Austin recap the Giles Trials for CJI 1 the Team Australia 6 man bracket and 16 man qualifier event. We talk about the entire event and the team with Declan and Belal winning there slot on the team. Wildcard at -66kg Fabricio Andrey announced at the event CJI 1 finalist and stand out announced at -77kg Levi Jones-Lea…
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Episode 5 - The Grappling Monthly Podcast with guest: Bryan Gregerson
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1:09:23Join host Sébastien Maniatopoulos for episode 5 of the inaugural season of The Grappling Monthly Podcast. In this episode, Seb joins professor Bryan Gregerson in his beautiful Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school located in Pasadena, CA. In this episode we talk about: - The difference between the early days of bjj in the US and today - Whether or not …
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#390 Tye Vs Dante 3 and IBJJF 2025 Brazilian Nationals Recap
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1:16:23This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Middleweight Title Bout between Tye Ruotolo and Dante Leon. We discuss this third matchup at One Championship. Plus we recap the Brazillian Nationals 2025. In the news section we talk about the New Wave rebrand to Kingswave, and the CJI Wildcard team. In the recap of One Tye Vs Dante 3 we discussed …
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#389 BJJ Stars 15 Recap Mica Shocks Us with Another Highlight
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1:15:11This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap BJJ Stars 15. In the news section, we discussed Raphael Lovato Jr recent wrestling tournament success. In the recap of BJJ stars 15 we discussed the 185 pound middleweight tournament. We recap all of the matches and discussed the best moments from each one plus all of the rounds. We talk about some of …
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How much does the government need to know to do its job? That's the question that drives the conversation when Krista Crawford, Ph.D., MBA, SPHR, Sarah Kalmeta, and Jolanta Pomiotlo join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. And here is our topic: Paul Whelan, a 55-year-old retired U.S. Marine, was freed from Russia last summer after being imp…
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The Grappling Monthly Podcast - SE1 EP4 - Sebastien Maniatopoulos with guests Professors Ariel Cosgrove & Vitor Nadyer
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1:05:18Join me on The Grappling Monthly Podcast as I sit down with professors Ariel & Vitor, co-founders and head instructors of Legacy Malibu! In this episode we talk about: falling in love with jiu jitsu training in Brazil and the US building programs for student success how jiu jitsu can bring people together And much more!…
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#388 How Nicky Rod Finally Beat Kaynan Duarte WNO 27 Full Recap
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1:15:08This week show Maine and Miranda recap WNO 27 headlined by Nick Rodriguez vs Kaynan Duarte in a third match and co-main evented by Luke Griffith vs Victor Hugo. In the news section of the show, we discussed the potential rumor, retirement of Gordon, Ryan and John Danaher. We also discuss an upcoming potential coaching based off between Craig Jones …
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#387 WNO 27 Full Card Preview
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1:03:28This week on the show, Maine and Josh preview the WNO 27 card mainly focusing on the Co-main event down, but touching on the main event that was previewed in full on last week's show. We kick off the show in the news section discussing the CJI 2 announced teams and names. In the preview section we discuss Kaynan Duarte vs Nick Rodriguez 3 Then in t…
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The Grappling Monthly Podcast SE1, EP3 with Sébastien Maniatopoulos and guest: professor Anthony Cruz
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1:02:00Season 1 continues with a brand new episode! Join us as we get to know our guest, professor Anthony Cruz, owner and head instructor at Legacy Glendale. In this episode we talk about: 🔥 Finding jiu jitsu in Hollywood 🔥 Teaching & Competing 🔥 Friendships and life lessons 🔥 The value of strong leadership ... and much more! Like and Subscribe to Grappl…
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This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap One Championship Ash Williams Vs Fabricio Andrey, and preview the main event of WNO 27 Kaynan Duarte vs Nick Rodriguez 3. In the news section of the show we discussed CJI Main Event announced as Craig Jones vs Gabe Steveson. In the recap section of the show we One Championship Fight Night 30 Ash William…
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When the problem is always someone else's fault, is there any hope of finding a solution? That's the question that drives the conversation when Deb Coviello The Drop In CEO™, Diane Helbig, and ☘️Mark O'Brien join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. Here is our topic: A recent headline in Politico declared: “Republicans have hated universitie…
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This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Main Character Jiu Jitsu 6, Combat Jiu Jitsu Mexico, and F2W Brooklyn. We also preview Enigma, and One Championship Fabricio Andrey vs Ash Williams. In the recap of Main Character we discuss Natasha Druggan the 125 Champion vs Mo Black the 135 pound Champion we talk about the finishing armbar sequence t…
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Bill is going solo today. he talks about a Twitter troll, what's the biggest physical advantage in BJJ and should new white belts be allowed to spar right away? let us know your experience.Di Grappling With
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Which is worse: conscious bias or unconscious bias? That's the question that drives the conversation when Paul Glover, 🟦 Melissa Hughes, Ph.D., and Annette Taylor join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. Here is our topic: On March 10th, Washington Post columnist and Associate Editor Ruth Marcus resigned after four decades with the paper. Sh…
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The Grappling Monthly Podcast SE1, EP2 - with Sébastien Maniatopoulos and guest: professor Erika Dawn
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1:02:00Join host Sebastien Maniatopoulos in Episode 2 as he sits down with Professor Erika Dawn to explore the journey of turning passion into purpose. From following her dreams to building a jiu-jitsu academy rooted in empowerment and community, Erika shares how she’s creating a space where strong, healthy humans can thrive—on and off the mats. Erika Daw…
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#384 IBJJF 2025 Pans Recap
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1:18:57This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2025 IBJJF Pan championships for the Black Belt Adult division. We also preview the Main Character 6. Recorded 3-24-2025Di Grappling Rewind Staff
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Plant Base Oils Reduce Cancer Risk by 17% Over Butter or Do They....
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1:12:04Well Dr. Chris gets all upset in this one and he brings the receipts. A lot of information in this episode, learn a couple ways to read a peer reviewed study and some things to look out for. Also we talk about @SapateiroInvitational and the latest tournement that they hosted for $100k. Bill complains about event live streaming and how he would impr…
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How can we explain society simultaneously becoming insensitive and hypersensitive? That's the question that drives the conversation when Mark Brown, CSP, Kimberly Davis, and Kirsten Yurich join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. Here is our topic A recent article in National Review by Kayla Bartsch laments how the concept of RSVP has died a…
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#383 IBJJF Pans 2025 Preview
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1:06:26This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the 2025 IBJJF Pans. We also recap Sapateiro 100k bracket. In the recap section we discuss some of the matches and results from the 100k Sapateiro event that we were able to find. In the preview section of the show we discuss the IBJJF pans adult black belt brackets and who our frontrunners are in each d…
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The Grappling Monthly Podcast SE1, EP1 with Sébastien Maniatopoulos and guest: professor Uday Malhotra
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1:00:00Welcome to The Grappling Monthly Podcast, where we celebrate the art, the culture, and the community of grappling around the world. Join me and my guest Professor Uday Malhotra, for a conversation on wrestling, jiu jitsu, training, finding a balance in life to keep training as we older and so much more. Professor Uday Malhotra is a 3rd degree black…
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#382 Nicky Rod Vs Victor Hugo 4 FPI 10 Recap
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1:23:36This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Fight Pass Invitational headlined by Victor Hugo vs Nick Rodriguez. In the news section we discuss the two teams announced for CJI2 being B Team & New Wave. We talk about the announced First Women's Squads events for Polaris and Team Captains Ffion and Crevar happening in June. We also talk about th…
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Ep 30: Leading by Example: Parenting & Jiu-Jitsu
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1:08:39Get Uday’s BJJ Fanatics Tutorial: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/elite-no-gi-fundamentals-by-uday-malhotraCheck out Blake’s Noticing Journal: https://stilclassics.com/products/stil-x-blake-of-today-the-noticing-journal?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blake&utm_campaign=stilxblake&utm_id=stilxblake&variant=41454031175778Get Fluid Tactical Electrolyte…
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In this episode I sit down for a short interview about grapplings effect on mental health.
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#381 Fight Pass Invitational 10 Preview
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1:10:16This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview the upcoming Fight Pass Invitational 10. We discussed everything but the main event that we viewed on last week's show. We talk about the drop out of the main event Ffion Davies vs. Adele Fornarino - With Ffion out due to a shoulder injury We preview the Main Event Nicky Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo on G…
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Dr. Chris and Bill talk about the risks of over training. Also how to prevent it. Especially being an older grappler (35 and up). We also talk about an ex pro athlete that is getting into BJJ and how they can manage expectations and their body. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Face…
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Is justice served if you talk your way out of court? That's the question that drives the conversation when Christopher Bauer, PhD, CSP, CFS, Jennifer H. Elder, CSP, CPA, and Jeff Koziatek join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. Here is our topic: Jewish folklore tells of a poor man who finds a billfold with $700 in it. At his synagogue, he …
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This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview Nick Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo for the fourth time this time serving as the main event on the Fight Pass Invitational 10. During the preview we discussed all of the three previous matches that are taken place over the last five years and discuss the style of the match up with Victor's guard versus Rodr…
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Bill just hitting you with a quick list of people that should be banned from ever adopting a pet or training Brazilian jiu-jitsu. They should all be relegated to doing catch wrestling instead. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube:…
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Are we engineering our way toward disaster? That's the question that drives the conversation when Catherine Fitzgerald, Stewart Wiggins, and K Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. Here is our topic: The tragic air crash of January 29 over Washington, DC, followed two days later by a second crash over Philadelphia, ha…
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#379 Why Polaris Squads is Such a Good Format Polaris 31 Recap
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1:16:09This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Polaris squads on Polaris 31. We spend the first section of the show discussing why the team battle format has become as good and as widespread as it is. We then discuss a number of the changes that Polaris introduced for this event that we think really elevated the way the event went. We talked about the …
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Ep 29: Getting Started: The Journey into Jiu-Jitsu and Fatherhood
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1:12:22Every black belt was once a white belt, and every experienced dad was once a first-time father. In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, hosts Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra explore what it means to start from scratch—both on the jiu-jitsu mats and in the world of parenting.Blake and Uday share their personal stories of stepping into the un…
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Bill is solo here, talking about the worst debate ever. 2 hours of our lives have been lost, but here I am talking about it. Also we talk about the new CJI rules and format. Also the dates have come out and we can buy our plane tickets! I touch on Polaris Teams Event. Europe vs USA. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes…
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#378 WNO 26 Diego Pato Vs Keith Krikorian Recap
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1:02:24This week on the show, Maine and Corey recap WNO 26 Diego Pato Vs Keith Krikorian for the lightweight title. We will cover Polaris next week. In the recap section of the show we break down the entire Maine card and a few of the undercard matches that took place this weekend on Who's Number One 26. We recap Diego Pato vs Keith Krikorian with Pato ta…
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BJJEE.com Has Some of The Worst Reporting - TRT Causes Cancer & Heart Failure...
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1:07:10Bill, Dr. Chris & Dr. Carrie all break down this article that has caught a lot of attention. (See link below) That claims TRT causes Cancer and Heart Failure. The Docs break down the article and the contribution by Dr. Mike Isreatel. Bill of course wants to jump down Isreatels throat, but it might not be warranted. ARTICLE: https://www.bjjee.com/ar…
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When we know what the problem is and we know how to fix it, why isn't it getting fixed? That's the question that drives the conversation when Sam Ardery, ☘️Mark O'Brien, and Kelly Paxton - Pink Collar Crime Expert join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. Here is our topic: The horror of California wildfires has seized attention all across th…
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#377 WNO Pato Vs Krikorian Preview
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1:12:10This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the WNO 26 card headlined by a lightweight title fight between Keith Krikorian and Diego Pato Oliveira. We preview the rematch between Diego Pato Oliveira vs Keith Krikorian we talk about their first match at ADCC 2022 that saw Pato take the match with a footlock. We talk about Patos change of camp to AO…
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In this episode I talk about the return of Marcelo Garcia.
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#376 Marcello Garcia First Match in 13 Years Breakdown
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1:16:30This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the return of Marcelo Garcia after 13 years away from competition. We also recap the IBJJF 2025 European Championships that took place this weekend we recap all of the adult black belt results plus discuss Pit Submission 11. In the News section of the show we discussed some of the upcoming announcement…
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Bill Grapples a Blind Guy | Can Your Circadian Rhythm Affects Performance?
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1:02:26Bill and Chris are back, and they are talking about BPC-157 peptides and if it is effective in pill form. A listener has a "Hip" issue and we work through that. Also a listener recommends a strength protocol from the @BeStrongFirst team. Chris breaks it down. Strong First Article: https://www.strongfirst.com/all-around-training-for-the-tactical-ath…
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#375 Marcello Garcia Match Preview and IBJJF 2025 Euros Preview
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1:08:30This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview Marcelo Garcia's comeback in One Championship where he takes on Masakazu Iminari after nearly 14 years of not competing. We also discussed the recently announced Rematch between Ffion Davies versus Adele Fornarino. In the preview section of the show we discuss the 2025 IBJJF European championships ta…
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Today we talk about flow rolling rules, how to deal with someone you don't want to roll with and the viral video going around from Wong Jiu-Jitsu and heel hooking a new white belt wrestler. Also we deal with some crappy audio issues, which are not to bad. But if you hear a weird echo at random moments. That's what the poop is. intro 0:00 Flow Roll …
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It’s been said that history is written by the winners. Today, however, history is more likely to be written by ideologues. This is the issue that drives the discussion when 🟦 Jeff Ikler, S. Scott Mason, and • Sue Tinnish, PhD join the ethics panel to Grapple with the Gray. Here is our topic: On one extreme, self-styled patriots seek to whitewash th…
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In this episode I talk about what to expect in the year 2025.
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#374 Dante Leon Vs Tommy Langaker ONE Championship Recap
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1:06:58This week on the show Maine and Corey recap Dante Leon vs Tommy Langaker at ONE Championship. We talk about this rematch with the first match coming in 2018, and how close the match was. We also talk a little about the frontrunners at this years 2025 IBJJF Euros. Plus who Keith Krikorian should face to defend his Polaris -66 Kg title, Ash Williams …
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"You p**p in the shower?" Bill meets new people from The BJJ Foxcast
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3:40:07In this episode Bill went on @thebjjfoxcast9981 and decided to give way more information about his room mate life and his butt than was necessary. Especially for basically meeting Alex Martinez for the first time. Watch as Bill makes people regret having him on their podcast. Alex Martinez and 1/4 Jap Alex "Tojo" are both Black Belts in Jiu-Jitsu u…
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This week on the show, Maine and Miranda talk about the best moments of 2024 including male grappler of the year, female grappler of the year, best match of the year, and best breakout athlete of the year. We also discussed the submission of the year candidates and give our thoughts on everything. We run through the nominations from various publica…
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This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Fury Pro Grappling 12, plus we discuss Rizin new Year's Eve event Decade. In the recap section of the show we break down the main card of Fury Pro Grappling 12. We recap Sean Brady vs Richie Martinez that saw Brady finish a mounted Guillotine on Boogie, after a half guard armbar bait. In Pat Downey vs …
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This week on the show, Maine and Miranda discuss the Craig Jones invitational 2. That is now being billed as a eight team event with five grappler per team. We also discussed the recent One Championship signing of Giancarlo Bodoni and who he may face in his debut plus we discuss Pit Submission 10. In the news section of the show, we discussed the r…
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