
Wearing your Gi in public! 😳
This topic was brought to mind from a recent Instagram post that made me think a lot about the issue. (Shout out to @bjjproblems) Is it okay to wear my Gi into a store after training? Before training?...
26 Okt 202016min

Interview with John Ralph
Today’s episode is an in-depth talk with a Pedro Sauer black belt, John Ralph, one of our instructors at Studio 540. John has a no-nonsense approach to Jiu Jitsu- no frills, no fancy pants flashy move...
24 Sep 20201h 37min

Interview with Kosta Maltezos
Continuing on with our interviews of instructors at Studio 540 today, we have Kosta Maltezos. Kosta began his training at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California. He had the privilege of training ...
10 Apr 20201h 1min

Interview with Gerry Ebert
In this episode, I talk with Studio 540 Black Belt, Gerry Ebert. Gerry comes to us by way of Rodrigo Madeiros. As you’ve caught on by now, Rodrigo’s is a rich source of a lot of well-known BJJ athlete...
8 Apr 202054min

Interview with Richard Colavin
Some might say that grappling is a young man’s sport. I disagree! I mean, let’s look at Helio Gracie and his brother Carlos. They lived to 96 and 92 years old, respectively and still trained until the...
2 Apr 202059min

Interview with Jess Ralph
Jess Ralph is a black belt and a fantastic instructor at Studio 540. Jess and her husband John have created quite the following with their no-nonsense, high percentage and fundamental style of Jiu Jit...
1 Apr 202040min

Training with White Belts
Training with white belts: throw them into the deep end or let them splash around in the wading pool? Every gym is a little different when it comes to initiating, orienting and training beginners. I...
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