Rose Gracie returns to the show to talk about brain damage and CTE within combat sports. She’s been researching and learning about concussions and CTE with leading experts and she also talks about possible CTE within her family and her new rehab facility. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! [powerpress]

Danielle Kelly joins the show to talk about her journey in grappling, the development of her style, her favorite competition ruleset and adding Wrestling to BJJ. She also gives a technical breakdown of maintaining back control effectively. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! [powerpress]

Known for his role as O’Hara, a villain in Bruce Lee’s iconic film Enter The Dragon, Bob Wall joins the show to tell the incredible and inspirational story of his life. A passionate grappler, he also discusses his time training BJJ, Wrestling and Judo! Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! [powerpress]

One of BJJ’s most exciting stars, Lucas Barbosa joins the show to talk about following in his idol’s footsteps in Brazil, overcoming poverty and the law of attraction. He also discusses training, drilling and building a solid game. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! [powerpress]

Marcos “Yemaso” Torregrosa joins the show to talk about finding BJJ in Puerto Rico, the early days of MMA, training and living in Brazil and teaching effectively. He also discusses the difficult decision some students face of switching teams. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! [powerpress]

Justin Rader joins the show and talks about blending Wrestling with BJJ, developing take downs, leaving your comfort zone, and the importance of knowing why you train. He also talks about leadership and effective coaching. Click “read more” for listening options and show notes! [powerpress]

In this throwback episode, UFC veteran and BJJ Black Belt Kenny Florian talks about BJJ in the 90’s, positive mentality, managing nerves and emotions and the value of setbacks. He also talks about commentating for the UFC and trades Royce Gracie stories with Ryan. Click “read more” for show notes and listening options!  [powerpress]

Craig Jones returns to talk about his recent camp in NYC, his match with Tim Spriggs, conditioning, leg locks, gi and no-gi scrambles and breaking bad habits. He also talks about his frustrating match at Kasai against Palhares and upcoming matches he has! Click “read more” for show notes and listening options! [powerpress]

Amanda Leve joins the show to talk about competition mindset, competing against male athletes, submission only rules, drilling and managing competition anxiety. She also discusses her recent ADCC Trials win! Click “read more” for show notes and listening options! [powerpress]

In his 3rd appearance on the show, Master Ricardo Liborio talks about his plans to bring BJJ to universities and schools across the US and his Resenha event. He also talks about the therapeutic effects of the art and gives great advice for school owners! [powerpress]