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Podcast EP33: Leglocks with Eddie ‘Wolverine’ Cummings
In this episode of Grapplearts Radio I quiz Eddie Cummings – one of the very best leglock artists active on the compe...
Podcast EP32: BJJ and Self Defense, with Jeff Rockwell and Stephan Kesting
Direct from Isla Mujeres, Mexico, here’s my latest podcast interview. In it BJJ black belt Jeff Rockwell and I discu...
Podcast EP31: BJJ Sports Psychology with Gustavo Dantas
It’s one thing to lose in BJJ competition if your opponent really is better than you. But it’s quite another to be b...
The de la Riva Guard
By Don Whitefield and Stephan Kesting
We asked BJJ legend Ricardo de la Riva to show us the Five Most Imporant Techn...
Podcast EP29: Skepticism and the Martial Arts
Skepticism is your best defense against the lies, hoaxes and magical thinking that are so rampant in the traditional ...
Podcast EP28: How Bernardo Faria Won Double Gold at the BJJ Mundials
In this in-depth interview I talk with Bernardo Faria, the 99kg BJJ fighter who recently took gold in not only his ow...
Podcast EP27: Roxanne Modafferi about MMA Training, Continuing to Improve, Tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter, and More
In this podcast episode I talk with Roxanne Modafferi, MMA fighter and TUF standout, about
The differences between M...
Podcast EP26: Perspectives on BJJ Drilling – An Interview with SBG’s Steve Whittier
Steve Whittier from SBG East Coast is a cool guy. He manages to combine both thoughtful analyses and controversial op...
Andre Terêncio talks about the philosophy behind Brazil 021 in Chicago
Andre Terêncio and Hannette Staack have been doing wonders in Chicago, Illinois. Their Brazil 021 academy is changing...
European 2015: Gabi Garcia talks 100% of submissions, invincibility and great shape
Gabrielle Garcia, black belt 29, had a 2015 European Championship of her dreams in Lisbon, last January 24-25th. The ...
Lifestyle: Black Belt Champion Monique Elias reveals her secrets to an award-winning performance on the mats
Monique Elias debuted in the black belt on Jan. 18th at the Brazilian National Pro championship (competition that qua...
Podcast EP25: BJJ Beginner Tips Interview and Podcast
In this Grapplearts interview I talk to BJJ Black Belt Ritchie Yip, focusing on tips that BJJ beginners need to know....