BJJ Grenade Podcast Show
By LBJ BJJ
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The views expressed in this publication of BJJ Grenade Podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Bruno Guimaraes BJJ Academy and Soul Fighters of Leander, TX or Soul Fighters BJJ Association Founders, views reflected on the show are the views of each individual host and/or guest(s). Thank you!
BJJ Grenade Podcast ShowJun 01, 2023
Explosion 17 - Jiujitsu is a Philosophy That Is Expressed Physically!
Welcome to Episode 17 of the BJJ Grenade Podcast: "Jiu-Jitsu is a Philosophy That Is Expressed Physically!" In this exciting episode, we are thrilled to welcome back our beloved co-host and co-founder, Jay (Congrats on your Brown Belt Promotion).
We also delve into the critical importance of nutrition and mental health in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu, offering insights on how a well-balanced diet and a sound mind can positively impact an athlete's performance on the mats. We share tips for maintaining good mental health in the face of the pressures of competition and training, and we discuss the role that proper nutrition plays in recovery and performance.
One of the most contentious topics we tackle in this episode is the use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) in BJJ as the IBJJF Worlds Championship begins today on June 1st. We weigh the pros and cons, discussing the ethical implications, the potential advantages, and the potential health risks.
Whether you're a Jiu-Jitsu competitor, a recreational practitioner, or just a fan of the sport, this episode is packed with insights that will help you better understand the multifaceted world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on Jiu-Jitsu as a physical expression of philosophy, the intricacies of competition, and the holistic approach to the sport.
It's time to pull the pin and let the BJJ Grenade explode with knowledge!
Explosion 16 - The Past and Future of Brazilian Jiujitsu with special guest Master Krauss Mansor
In this Episode, we have Special Guest Master Krass Mansor where we take a look at the fascinating history of the sport, the show offers engaging discussions and interesting perspectives on the past, present, and future of BJJ. Grenade topic for this Episode is transgender athletes in BJJ competitions. What is your take on it? Fair or not Fair?
BJJ Granade is a podcast for all things Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with a fun and lighthearted approach to exploring the past and future of the sport. Hosted by passionate BJJ enthusiasts, the show covers the latest news, trends, and interviews with influential figures in the community. Whether you're a hardcore practitioner or just curious about the sport, BJJ Granade is the perfect podcast for you.
Explosion 15 - The Comeback, PEDs, and Onlyfans in Jiujitsu
And we are back!!! Better than ever, Today we cover the controversial topic of performance enhancing drugs in BJJ, and the emergence of OnlyFans as a platform for Jiujitsu athletes to monetize their training and competition experiences. Join us as we explore the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of BJJ.
Explosion Fourteen: Music and Armbars
Ella Reid is a wonderful lady and singer-songwriter. She's an absolute blast to be around. Ella's music is a cross-appeal electric cacophony combined with her Alt-Pop, Country, Folk influences. She's armed with bold songs that are relatable and really stick to the brain. The skill of Ella to weave a story through a song is her distinct talent. Quitting her artistic career in San Francisco to follow her full-time dream of becoming a singer/songwriter in Austin, Texas. She just recently added a BJJ practitioner to her resume. In this fun-filled episode, we sit down and get her perspective as a musician jumping into the world of BJJ. We talk about some current events in BJJ and more!
Check out Ella's Music!!
https://ellareidmusic.com/
Explosion Thirteen: 5 Star Health Advice and What Makes A G.O.A.T?
Website: 5starnutritionusa.com
Address: 1465 E Whitestone Blvd, Ste 320, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Explosion Twelve: A Born Fighter
BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down with our guest, Professor Diego Gamonal Nogueira – 3rd Degree Black Belt of Brazilian Top Team(BTT) San Antonio and Head Instructor of BTT, Texas. It was a pleasure to sit down and hear about his history and teaching philosophy in Jiu-Jitsu. In this fun-filled episode, we are talking about Luta Livre vs. BJJ back in the day, we circle back around to get Prof. Diego perspective on the IBJJF new rule change on allowing heel hooks, and we talk a little bit about the baby cage fighters in Armenia.
BTT has trained top fighters such as Ricardo Arona, former UFC Middleweight Championship holder Murilo Bustamante, The Nogueira Brothers, Vitor Belfort, Allan Goes, Mario Sperry, and former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho and many more.
Diego Gamonal Nogueira
Top Titles
3x World NoGi Champion 2016 / 2017 / 2018
Champion - Pan Ams 2016
2 x Champion – Pan Ams NoGi
2 x 2nd Place Masters World
2 x 3rd place World NoGi
2nd Place Pan Ams 2019
3rd place Pan Ams
Open Class Champion - Rio de Janeiro State
2 x Champion – Rio de Janeiro State
2nd Place American National
2nd Place Brazilian National Cup
2 x 3rd Place Brazilian National
.......and much more.
TEXAS LOCATIONS:
BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM - AUSTIN
9313 ANDERSON MILL RD
AUSTIN, TX 78729
210-986-3000
BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM - SAN ANTONIO
5345 GLEN RIDGE DRIVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
210-660-7471
BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM - SCHERTZ
1420 SCHERTZ PARKWAY, SUITE 100
SCHERTZ, TX 78154
210-660-7471
Explosion Eleven: IBJJF Rule Change
The crew meets and sits down and addresses current event themes in the BJJ community. In this episode! We dig into the Latest IBJJF Rule Update for heel hooks in No-Gi, talk about a BJJ athlete getting a stroke on the mat, and we also talk about the viral video of a Utah hiker getting stalk by a cougar!
Explosion Ten: A Word From The PREZ
Twenty five years ago, NAGA President Kipp Kollar, saw and grabbed the opportunity with the sport of grappling.
The former white-collar insurance professional turned entrepreneur founded the North American Grappling Association (NAGA), which is based out of his home State of Connecticut hosting Jiu-jitsu & wrestling-style events worldwide.
BJJ Grenade new in the post casting game sit down with the busy President and talk about his BJJ journey, running a tournament organization during the pandemic, and his new project NAGA Pro division! The cast even kicks around a few topics, including the BJJ 's anti-doping conundrums, overtraining, and more! Enjoy !!!
Explosion Nine: The Real Estate Mogul
Please check out Vic Aguilar's Youtube channel, the link is below!
Azuri Group | All City Real Estate
10222 Pecan Park Blvd. Unit 10
Austin, TX 78729
Azuri Youtube URL: www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhEJZ0_FncirRGYz-kdumA/featured
Explosion Eight
Explosion Seven: The $Million$ Dollar Bet
Explosion Six: The Blue Belt Tycoon
The stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun." "To be the man, you gotta beat the man." "If you don't like it, learn to love it.".....A quote from Pro Wrestling Great Ric Flair... But it was the real-life of Blue Belt Corporate Business Tycoon Breandan McEwen!
We sit down with Breandan to have some nice and genuine conversation in this episode from the BJJ Grenade Podcast Show about his journey to BJJ, the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, and BJJ etiquette which he's included in his day-to-day business and more!!! There are no grenades thrown in this episode but just grenades of laughter! Enjoy!!!!!
Explosion Five: GIGANTINHO
In this fun-filled episode, we are talking about the 4 biggest mistakes competitors make at a BJJ Tournament, the early women pioneers in BJJ, local TX tourney news, and more....
GRACIE BARRA (https://graciebarra.com)
Locations:
ROUND ROCK
105 E OLD SETTLERS BLVD SUITE 108
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, 78664, UNITED STATES
CEDAR PARK
500 Cypress Creek Rd Ste 120 Cedar Park TX, 78613
Explosion Four: School of Hard Knocks
Shane Zeringue
Awarded the rank of Black Belt in January 2014, Professor Shane began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1996 when there were no Jiu-Jitsu academies nearby and he had to learn on his own. Through books, instructional videos, and dedication he practiced the art. He tested himself through competition and was very successful. As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grew, he found Revolution Dojo in Houston, TX and regularly traveled there to further learn and improve. Throughout the years he trained in several martial arts, however, his passion stayed with traditional BJJ. His journey came with new rewards when he began to teach in 2000. In 2009 he moved to the Austin area for the great opportunities it held for his family and continued to teach while maintaining a relationship with his Instructors and Mentors. In 2015 he once again united with his original team.
With a focus on teaching the evolving sport of Jiu-Jitsu, he emphasizes to students the importance of the Basics. He continues to compete when possible and was most recently awarded a bronze medal at the 2012 IBJJF Pan American Championships. When not competing, Professor Shane supports his team in their goals. He has grown very successful kids programs and won team trophies at local tournaments. But when asked his biggest success as an instructor he replies, “Being a part of the life-changing experience my students have through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.......”
True Jiu Jitsu Academy
2111 Sam Bass Rd #B1300 Round Rock, TX 78681
Explosion Three: The BJJ Food Truck Queen
Granted, in most gyms, there's very little choice, as they are usually two women (if that), and 10+ men.
BJJ Grenande sits down with Michelle Solorazno a fellow teammate to get her perspective on rolling with the opposite gender and talk about her amazing Sol Cal cuisine food truck, we even jump into a battle of the sexes topic, a white belt's access to a gym's Black belt, and more...
Explosion Two: The World Champ “Coelho” (Bunny)
In this fun-filled segment, we are talking about the best way to balance weightlifting to complement your Jiu-Jitsu workouts, dating in the gym, and a non-BJJ topic; are we alone in the universe, are there aliens 👽?......and more!
Kick back and relax and listen to the grenades being thrown.
Paulo Brandão, also known by his nickname “Coelho” (Bunny), is a historic competitor for the Gracie Humaitá Academy, having been a black belt world champion at the very first World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (1996). Graded by Royler Gracie, the Manauara, Paulo “Coelho” became a reference in the sport as a fighter, and also as an instructor, having moved to the United States in 2012 to pursue his coaching career.
· Black Belt Awarded From Royler Gracie In 1995
· Brazilian Teams Champion (1995 – On Team With Royler Gracie, Saulo Ribeiro, Renato Barreto, Cleber Luciano)
· World Champion (1996 – Closed Category With Royler Gracie)
· Brazilian National Champion (1997)
· Black Belt Champion Of Pele Cup In Rio De Janeiro 1998
· State Champion In Amazon 2001 Black Belt Open Division
· International World Champion 2007 Black Belt
· Second Place Brazilian Champion 2011 Cbjje Black Belt
Gracie Humaitá Academy: 1701 West Ben White Blvd, in the Southwood Shopping Center, Austin, TX 78704
Bonus Explosion: Interview with Professor Bruno "Tank" Mendes Co-Founder of Soul Fighters BJJ Association
BJJ Grenade Podcast Show sits down to have a candid conversation with Professor Bruno "Tank" Mendes Co-Founder of Soul Fighters BJJ Association. We tackle some topics such as loyalty to one school vs. train everywhere, weed, CBD in Jiu-Jitsu, and more.....
Professor Bruno Mendes, more commonly known in the Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu world by his nickname “Tank”, is one of the leaders and founding members of the Soul Fighters BJJ team. A black belt under Alvaro Mansor, Tank spent several years working behind the scenes of IBJJF competitions before founding his own team with his brother, the world champion Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes and others...... Bruno has over 23 years of experience in BJJ, becoming one of the most recognized professors and coaches in the sport of BJJ. Bruno has a professor certificate from the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) and is the lead professor for the Soul Fighters association on IBJJF.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Francisco Mansor >Alvaro Mansor > Bruno Mendes
https://www.facebook.com/soulfightersbjjassociation
WWW.highlandparkjiujitsu.com
Explosion One
Introductions of hosts, BJJ v. COVID-19, and more......