The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S1 E3 | Finding the Right Martial Arts School

Dec 19, 2022 • 30:11

The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S1 E6 | Chris Hanson from Karate Unity | 1.4.2023

Jan 5, 2023 • 37:06

In Season 1 Episode 6 I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Hanson from Karate Unity We discussed some important and interesting topics. We covered; – Chris’ origin story of what got him into Martial Arts at a young age, and what has kept him motivated over the years…

The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S1 E4 | Tony White from Shoshin Jiu Jitsu

Jan 5, 2023 • 32:04

Season 1, Episode 4 is with Tony White from Shoshin Jiu Jitsu in Erie Pennsylvania. In this episode, we talk about; 1.) Tony’s new academy in Erie 2.) His origin story. How he started and his path to where he is currently at 3.) Our sacred commitment to Gracie Jiu…

The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S1 E5 | Tony White from Shoshin Jiu Jitsu (contd.)

Jan 5, 2023 • 31:58

This episode is a continuation from S1 E4. Here we are digging a bit deeper into; 1.) The impact and influence of Japanese Martial Arts 2.) How we can draw from other styles to further develop our own training 3.) Understanding the importance of continuing education around lineage Here is…

The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S1 E7 | Randy McElwee from Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens

Jan 21, 2023 • 55:41

Earlier this week, I had a great discussion with Randy McElwee, the owner / operator of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens in Athens, Georgia.  In our interview, we talked through his origin story, as well as his distinguished career in the US Army as a Green Beret, and one of, if…

The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S1 E8 | Richard Bresler, Author of Worth Defending & Rorion Gracie's first student in the US

Jan 21, 2023 • 1:11:12

Hey Everyone, Earlier this week, I had the privilege and pleasure of speaking with Richard Bresler, who was Rorion Gracie’s first student here in the US, as well as the author of a truly life changing book titled Worth Defending. In our discussion, we covered; 1.) Richard’s origin story of…

The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S1 E9 | Matt Mann from “Jiu Jitsu is Much More Than You Think”

Mar 21, 2023 • 45:45

In this 9th episode of season 1 I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Mann from “Jiu Jitsu is Much More Than You Think”.. we had a really good talk about; – Matt’s background in Law Enforcement and how that motivated him to start training – How Jiu-Jitsu has…

The Mat Martial Arts Podcast | S2 E6 - Longevity in BJJ Training

Jul 30, 2023 • 41:05

 Richard and Jason discuss the challenges of sport jujitsu and its benefits, such as the physical toll on the body and competition. They emphasize the importance of honoring one’s body and listening to it when training hard to prevent injuries. They also emphasize the need to have the right partners…