In this episode I sit down with Victor and D from Rivalry Jiu Jitsu.
Victor is a Blackbelt and owner of Rivalry Jiu Jitsu in Fresno Ca. D is a purple belt under Victor and is the owner of Savg Tknq a Jiu Jitsu apparel brand. We dive into their Journeys on and off the mat. There was a lot we touched on but you'll have to give it a listen to find out..... gotta keep you wanting to listen!

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In this episode I sit down with Alfredo from Six Blades Jiu Jitsu in San Pedro. Alfredo is from Hawthorne Ca and shows his dedication to his craft by traveling 45 minutes just to get to class. Is there Academies closer to him...Yes, but we have spoken about this in other episodes, you have to find the right fit for you and he has found that with Brian Mendez at Six Blades. "Set the Example" is his motto don't allow others to set the example for your children be mindful because they follow in our footsteps whether we see it or not. There's plenty more to hear about his 18 year journey in Jiu Jitsu. Give it a listen.

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In this Episode we dive in with Krazy Kevin, from the United States Marine Corp to private contractor to Jiu Jitsu Practitioner. We talk about his Journey through addiction, Suicide attempt and Mens Mental Health. Its amazing how Jiu Jitsu has helped save him. The dedication and perseverance that he has had with Mental Health is very good to see. He now spends time helping other Veterans with Mental Health needs with the Weed for Warriors Project. His journey with Jiu Jitsu is another remarkable one. About to hit that 80 match mark Kevin is a beast on the mats taking on anybody and everybody. He recently competed for The US Marine Corp Team at The UFC Apex where it was military branch vs military branch. Give it a listen there's so much more in the episode.

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The way this journey got started is definitely one of a kind. "Here is $2k go live your life for a while, you have the rest of your life to work" the next day Shaye was packed and heading to the airport! Brazil was the destination, Jiu Jitsu was the bonus. The rest is in the episode give it a listen. You won't be disappointed.

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In this episode we dive into JG Tracy Purple Belt Will Alexanders Journey. From trying to make it to the NFL as a DB and realizing it wasn't going to happen to crossing over to Jiu Jitsu. Finding his home there at JG Tracy with Former Guest Alika Foster has been a game changer for his Jiu Jitsu. The work ethic that Will has on and off the mat is inspirational. Now as a personal trainer and active power lifter he is one of the strongest guys I've had the opportunity to roll with. The cool calm and collective persona that he walks around with, who would have known he is also emotional before just about every match he competes in. Will is riding a win streak that added a Championship Belt in his last super fight for Arte Suave as the Purple Belt 165 pound Champion. Now as he awaits an opponent to defend his belt you can find Will giving back to his teammates and the youth of JG. That is not all he is working on... Will is in the works of putting on his own version of the CJI with the Pit there at JG Tracy. Stay tuned for updates its going to be Lit!!!!

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In this episode of the Old Grappler we have Mike Prudencio, owner of One World Jiu Jitsu in Newark. A journey that started in the 90's with Ralph and Cesar Gracie and would eventually lead Mike to Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu with Dave Camarillo. What got him started into his martial arts journey you ask... none other than Bruce Lee and any other martial art movie that had Shaolin Monks in it. From the dorm style living with a Hot Tub on the Balcony "For Recovery" wink wink, to teaming up with some other gym owners to start "ONE WORLD" back in 2006. What started out as a partnership with the other gym owners ended up with Mike moving on, on his own and being able to keep the name and Changing it to "ONE WORLD JIU JITSU" now 18 years later striving in the Bay Area. Give it a listen!

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A journey that started 20+ years ago. Listen to Kalanis journey growing up doing Eskrima and Boxing which led to him going in to a MMA gym just to fight the pro fighters so he wouldn't catch a case out on the streets. Little did he know that would change the way he looked at fighting. When the trainer asked if he was ready to do "Smokers" Kalani was all in but..... the trainer said you have to work the ground stuff and Kalani was no I'm good but the trainer insisted he at least learn how to defend the grappling. That is when in his first roll a little 115 pound pink haired kid broke his arm because he didn't know he had to tap. The next day he was back in the gym studying the ground stuff lol and his adventure down the rabbit hole of BJJ began! Now 20 years later he is a Black Belt and owner of Ares BJJ and the founder of Buffalo Black Brotherhood in Stockton. We talk about the good ol' days when you could send your kid to get you a pack of smokes at the local market. The gratitude he has to see his boys Alika and Cyrus become the grapplers they are and to see both of them get their own Black Belts. Definitely a pleasure to sit down and get his story, there's so much more to hear so buckle up and enjoy the ride!!

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From Carpet wrestling matches, to finding a way through Faith, Friends and Family to open his own Jiu Jitsu School Guerrilla Merced. In this episode Adam talks about the ups and downs that got him to where he is today,

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