FFYL026: How Jiu Jitsu Completely Transforms Your Mindset and Makes You Unstoppable in Business and Life
In this episode, Miguel sits down with Bryan Gunter, co-founder of PorradaUSA app available on iphone, to talk about how the lessons from the mats translate far beyond the gym. Bryan, a blue belt and ...
29 Okt 20251h 5min
FFYL025: The Emotional Story Behind a World Masters Champion Who Refused to Quit
Miguel interviews Carl Richey, a newly crowned IBJJF World Masters gold medalist, in an emotional conversation that goes far beyond the mats. Carl opens up about the years of sacrifice, doubt, injurie...
30 Sep 20251h 11min
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 Aug 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 Jul 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 Jun 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 Mai 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 Apr 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 Mar 20251h 11min
