#126 Weight Loss in BJJ (Rebroadcast)
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is so good at melting fat off people that I don’t know why there isn’t waiting lists to train. Honestly if you personally have not experienced weight loss from training BJJ, I’ll bet that you know someone who has. And unlike well, every other workout I can think
The BJJ Gi Dryer Hanger
I don’t know exactly who this post is for. Probably not the larger audience of Brazilian jiu-jitsu family out there. But there is definitely a sub class of BJJ folks out there who are gi nerds and can talk all day about how many BJJ gis they own, or even
BJJ Poll: Why Do You Listen to the FightWorks Podcast?
This time around we’re not using the traditional set up that we do every week for our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Poll. In fact, it may be a little unfair to call this a BJJ poll when it’s really more about our humble BJJ internet radio show, The FightWorks Podcast. We would
Tournament Review Tuesday: Liga Nacional De Submission, Santiago, Chile
All photos courtesy Dev Kostal. by Dev Kostal I’ve come to find out that outside Brazil, a lot of the emphasis in Latin America – at least as far as competitions go – is on no-gi jiu jitsu, or “submission.” I stumbled on a competition during my time in Chile
#223 Dave Camarillo
He’s back! Dave Camarillo of Guerilla Jiu-Jitsu fame has returned to the audio home of Brazilian jiu-jitsu this week. Camarillo started his career as a judoka, training under his father in the judo-rich area of northern California. Later Camarillo started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ralph Gracie alongside other jiu-jitsu names
BJJ Poll: If You Could Turn Back the Clock and Start BJJ Again, Would You Begin Your Training at the Same BJJ School?
If You Could Turn Back the Clock and Start BJJ Again, Would You Begin Your Training at the Same BJJ School? I was thinking the other day about how a certain percentage of BJJ practitioners end up changing schools. There are a handful of reasons why that happens. It’s not
Andre Galvao Still Headed to San Diego
Andre Galvao Back in February we reported that Atos Jiu-Jitsu was going to open a new school in San Diego. It appears lots are folks are wondering when or if Andre Galvao will be leading the school. The answer is: yes. We spoke with Brian Perry of Atos San Diego
#222 Ricardo Liborio, Rio Open and Masters & Seniors Championship with Stephen Hall
Ricardo Liborio. Photo courtesy cohost Dan. Big show this week on the audio home of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, The FightWorks Podcast. Today we of course begin the show with a discussion of the most recent BJJ poll results, and from there we move on to this week’s feature interview with American
BJJ Poll: You Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Do You Consider Yourself a Martial Artist?
You Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Do You Consider Yourself a Martial Artist? Blas wrote in to us here at The FightWorks Podcast, saying: I asked a question to my former Jiu Jitsu Coach in Texas if he considered himself a Martial Artist. Much to my surprise he said no…he said that
No Show This Weekend
Sergio Moraes (left) against Kron Gracie at the 2010 BJJ World Championship. Photo courtesy cohost Dan. Hey Family, Not the news I like to deliver but sometimes there’s just not enough hours in a week, you know what I mean? I have been traveling for my job the majority of
BJJ Poll: What Percent of Time Does Your School Devote to Learning Self-Defense Techniques?
What Percent of Time Does Your School Devote to Learning Self-Defense Techniques? This week’s poll came to us from Jason (if anyone’s suggested it in the past and it slipped my mind, I apologize). This is a very interesting poll idea and gets to the heart of many debates in
Tournament Review Tuesday: 2010 Master/Senior World Championship
Tijuca Tenis Clube in Rio, site of many historic Brazilian jiu-jitsu matches. All photos courtesy Dev Kostal. by Dev Kostal I competed at the Master/Senior World Championships in Rio De Janeiro, which is held concurrently with the Rio Open Championship. Both are IBJJF events. I competed in the blue belt
Tournament Review Tuesday: Buckeye Border International Grappling Championship
by Brian Hemminger The tournament was the Buckeye Border International Grappling Championship and it took place Saturday, July 24th in Toledo, Ohio at St. Francis High School. There were over 300 competitors of all ages, sexes and skillsets who competed in both the gi and no-gi competition. Competition began at
#221 Carlos Machado
Carlos Machado. Photo courtesy Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu. Our feature interview this week on The FightWorks Podcast is with Carlos Machado, a returning guest to our show. What? You don’t remember our other conversation with Carlos? Well our last chat was in 2006, so I guess we can’t be too upset.
BJJ Poll: What Percentage of Sport Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Are Street or Self Defense Applicable?
What Percentage of Sport Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Are Street or Self Defense Applicable? You know that one of our favorite sources of poll questions are you, The Mighty 600,000. We recently received a voicemail from a listener to the show who said: Hi, this is Josh from Pasadena and I’ve got
BJJ Poll: What Percentage of Sport Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Are Street or Self Defense Applicable?
What Percentage of Sport Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Are Street or Self Defense Applicable? You know that one of our favorite sources of poll questions are you, The Mighty 600,000. We recently received a voicemail from a listener to the show who said: Hi, this is Josh from Pasadena and I’ve got
Seminar Review Wednesday: Rickson Gracie Seminar
Rickson Gracie advises an attendee at his seminar in Brazil. All photos courtesy Dev Kostal. Rio De Janeiro, 21 July 2010 I’m going to start this review by prefacing everything I say with this: I am a blue belt. I have just enough experience to know that I don’t have
#220 Ryan Hall, Cobrinha vs Mendes $10,000 Match
Ryan Hall’s hand is raised after a victory in his debut as a black belt at the 2010 BJJ World Championship. Photo courtesy cohost Dan. Ryan Hall’s been in the spotlight of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world for several years now. After parting ways with Lloyd Irvin at the beginning of
BJJ Poll: Which of These Best Describes Your BJJ School’s Training Schedule?
Which of These Best Describes Your BJJ School’s Training Schedule? This Brazilian jiu-jitsu poll came to us courtesy of one of the listeners to our BJJ radio show Aaron! Aaron contacted us and said: Like most of the Mighty 600K I’m addicted to BJJ and try to get to as
Romulo Barral Receives Cadaver Ligament to Repair ACL
Romulo Barral begins recuperating the same day as his surgery. Image courtesy Romulo. Among all the amazing action at the 2010 BJJ World Championship finals, Gracie Barra’s Romulo Barral had his trajectory cut short. In a contest against Alliance’s Tarsis Humphreys in the middle heavyweight finals, Barral’s knee was badly
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