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Battle Grappling / Tournaments / Inclusive spaces w/ Lara Beth Carter

2021/07/17

I sit down with Bellingham MMA owner Lara Beth Carter who is also the promoter for a tournament series called battle grappling. I had a blast talking to her about tournaments, rule sets, their show and how to treat athletes the right way. Enjoy !

Creating safe spaces and Heart and Hustle Jiu Jitsu w/ Ramon Esparze

2021/06/16

Today I'm joined by purple belth Ramon Esparza who runs the promotion Heart and Hustle Jiu Jitsu. H&H is a no time limit, no gi sub only format tournament that has been happening in the PNW, and it is one of the only oppourtunites people have had to compete out here through the pandemic. We also talk alot about creating safe spaces in the BJJ world.

Mental health and addiction recovery / fightback CBD w/ Justin MC

2021/05/03

CW this episode does contain sensitive discussions of drug abuse and mental health struggles so please be advised. This was an incredible talk about recovery and CBD as well as BJJ thru the lens of an incredible human being

Experimental BJJ and home dojo life w/ Josiah Iwamizu

2021/03/21

I'm joined by brown belt and avid competitor Josiah Iwamizu. We talk about ADHD, experimental BJJ, weed, and competing. Enjoy :)

CJJ worlds and Kindred w/ Gabriel Daffron and Aislinn O'connell

2021/03/05

Today I'm joined by Kindred Jiu Jitsu brown belt Gabriel Daffron and Kindred Jiu Jitsu purple belt Aislinn O'connel. We talk alot about competition, mindset, strategies, and slapping people in the face! I apologize because the audio wasn't recorded in some places, (beginning and end) but this episode is still wonderful. Thanks for tuning in!

Being small in bjj w/ Jenn Holmberg

2021/02/21

Today I’m joined by nwma coos bay blue belt Jenn Holmberg and we discuss what it’s like to train and compete as a small person, and also past 40! We had a lot of good stuff to share, enjoy ❤️

Lgbqt+ representation and bigotry free jiu jitsu w/ Jose Carlos

2021/01/27

I sit down with independent purple belt Jose Carlos and talk about Lgbqt+ representation, bigotry in the community and experiences, what we can do to make it better, and what it’s like being a queer athlete !

10th planet Portland // Amanda Loewen and Phil Schwartz

2021/01/20

Today I’m joined by two 10th planet black belts Amanda Loewen and Phil Schwartz. We talk a lot about 10th planet, the community, and competition. It was nice to have two people on at once !

Chicken bone BJJ w/ Ian Keiper

2021/01/03

Welcome to season 3 and happy new year! We start it off with PDXBJJ blue belt Ian Keiper , and we get into talking everything from dojo outfitters, to our new year goals, local athletes that we love, and even our other hobbies like cooking and gaming. Make sure you go give home a follow on Instagram and check his podcast out @chickenbonesbjj and @dojooutfitters

The Warrior Doc / Rachael O’Connell

2020/12/17

I’m hoping by @thewarriordoc Rachael O’Connell who is bringing healing to the Portland area. We discuss types of styles of healing and practices she does as well as nutrition!

Chakrawwwwwww!!!!!! W/ Stefan Strauch

2020/12/11

I’m joined by Stefan Stefan , a 10th planet Portland brown belt and owner operator of CHAKRAW coffee . Hear us blabber on about the glories of jiu jitsu, entrepreneurship, magic mushrooms, and how we love the community !

Mental health with Katie Ericson

2020/11/13

I apologize for all the tech difficulties !!! Today on the show we revisit mental health talks with Katie Ericson who has been a guest on the show a few times now . We talk about social media , meditation and breathing , the effects of capitalism, and a little bit about competing ! Hope you guys enjoy, she always has amazing things to say ! ❤️