FFYL024: The Truth About Why Jiu Jitsu Creates the Strongest Bond in Sports with Gonzalez Grappling
In this episode, Miguel talks to Gonzalez Grappling Head Coaches Jason Gonzalez and his son Lil Jay about what makes the bond inside a jiu jitsu gym unlike anything else in sports. From the grind of t...
28 Elo 20251h 3min
FFYL023: Reaction to "Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life but Destroyed My Body" and the Truth About Injuries
In this episode, Miguel sits down with his wife Sonja Ramirez, who recently started training Jiu Jitsu and just experienced her first real injury—a knee tweak that opened the door to a much deeper con...
28 Heinä 20251h 11min
FFYL022: Why Getting Punched in the Face at Streetbeefs West Coast Makes Humble Beast Smile
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Darius "Humble Beast" Ryan, a rising Streetbeefs West Coast fighter known for smiling mid-fight and bringing heart to every round. From childhood dreams of WWE t...
27 Kesä 20251h 3min
FFYL021: This Powerful Veterans Jiu Jitsu Retreat Is Saving Lives and Rebuilding Purpose Through Brotherhood
In this powerful episode, Miguel sits down with Caleb, Matt, Chris, and Phil at the 2025 Veterans Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu Retreat to talk about how this nonprofit is changing lives. Veterans Breakthrou...
26 Touko 20251h 10min
FFYL020: How Tiny Tank Started Streetbeefs West Coast and How Fighting Saved His Life
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Martin "Tiny Tank" Rubio, one of the original driving forces behind Streetbeefs West Coast. From backyard brawls in high school to building a multi-state movemen...
26 Huhti 202558min
FFYL019: Why Every Martial Artist Should Have the Forever a White Belt Mentalit
Miguel sits down with "Naughty" Nate Smith, host of the Forever a White Belt Podcast and coach at Columbia River Jiu Jitsu and Reptilian Top Team, for a deep dive into the mindset that keeps martial a...
14 Maalis 20251h 11min
FFYL018: Using Jiu Jitsu to Help Veterans Find Purpose and Community With Veterans Breakthrough
Miguel sits down with Phil and Kyle from Veterans Breakthrough, along with Dave, a scholarship recipient whose life has been transformed by jiu jitsu. Veterans Breakthrough is helping military veteran...
24 Helmi 20251h 1min
FFYL017: Talking to a DOCTOR and Black Belt about JIU JITSUs Most Common INJURIES
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Rob "DOC" Gerson, an anesthesiologist and jiu jitsu black belt, to dive into the challenges of staying healthy on the mats. They discuss how to find the right do...
27 Tammi 20251h 5min
