Coach Franco Says Podcast

In this podcast episode DstryMNL comes aboard in our weekly thing as we discuss what happened this week in fighting.

In this podcast episode Rocco narrates his martial arts journey, the several hats he wears and the value that his career has brought him through the years.

In this podcast episode we recap UFC 251 on Fight Island. We talk about the recently concluded 3rd Coast Grappling and a looming fight for our pambansang kamao Manny Pacquiao. I am joined here with my fellow Titos of Fighting - the dynamic duo of DstryMNL.

Combat Sports Weekly is a collaborative podcast between Coach Franco Says with Dstry. MNL. In our pilot episode we discuss UFC 251 on Fight Island. We break down each fight, the fighters and provide our predictions.

In this podcast episode I talk to my friend Alexis Lim who is one of the best street and travel photographer in the country. He captures images while narrating stories. Allow him to take you on a journey with images frozen in time.

In this podcast episode I got to talk to The Landslide - Eduard Folayang. He narrates how he got into MMA, his stint with the National Team and the guiding principles that led him to multiple MMA championships.

In this podcast episode I get to talk to a martial artist's martial artist. Master Rey Yap is one of the ealry pioneers of Philippine Martial Arts and his passion for Yaw-Yan has blossomed valued students and very good Filipino Fighters.

Denice Zamboanga is an elite female MMA fighter. She is set for her title shot in the ONE FC organization. Hear her struggles leadng to her triumph and what the future holds for her. #mma #womensmma #onefc #bjjgirls #podcasting #podcast #coachfrancosays #podcastph

Atty. Mel Sta. Maria is a law professor and Dean of FEU Law School. His insights on the new anti terror bill that passed congress are broken down and discussed in this episode.

Atty. Paolo Javier is a law professor and martial artist. We break down the provisions and what can be consodered as "Self Defense" under the Law. Full video version is on Youtube as well. Tag along with me here: Facebook: Coach Franco Rulloda Instagram: @francorulloda

Looking at previous recordings this should have been #1 on the list but yeah better late than never :)

Prof. TJ Sulit is a brazilian Jiujitsu black belt and Head of Origins Philippines. Running a business, heading class and pushing for the growth of the sport in the country is a tough balancing act. Hear how a boy who chanced upon a judo training began his martia arts journey. Tag along with me here as well: Facebok: Coach Franco Rulloda Instagram/Twitter/Tiktok: @francorulloda SUBSCRIBE to  my You...

Prof. Fritz Rodriguez is a brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt and a pioneer in the Philippine MMA scene. His journey paved the way to mold the landscape of what we have today. His monumental fight with Hank Lazaro pivoted fights from the streets to the ring. Join me in this cool crazy fun world of martial arts, food and travel. Tag along with me here:  Facebook: Coach Franco Says   Instagram...

Pichon Garcia is a Jiujitsu Black Belt and a pioneer of the BJJ scene here in the Philipines. His contribution to the martial arts scene elevated the community to what it is today. It was a blast having him share his story and what the future holds for him.  Join me in this cool crazy fun world of martial arts, food and travel. Tag along with me here: Facebook: Coach Franco Says Instagram / T...

Aldo Vergel de Dios is head coach of Motion Jiujitsu School in BGC and creator of Jiujitsu Theory online. His journey in martial arts is very interesting. From a means to manage his depression and then transcending it to a tool of expression and instruction.  It was a blast having him share his story and what the future holds for him.  You can help this channel create more content like t...

Prof. Mark Entrata is an artist, BJJ Black Belt and the Head Coach of Cobrinha Manila Brazilian JIujitsu Team.  His journey in martial arts has molded his decisions and fueled his passion which led him to realizing his dream of affiliating with the legend Rubens Charles Cobrinha. It was a blast having him share his story and what the future holds for him. You can help this channel create more...

Yin is one of the best MMA photographers in the country. Her passion for the sport is captured through her lenses and her enthusiasm infects fighters, officials and whoever chances upon her during these events. The other side of her is a life saver. A registered nurse by profession, when the call came to brave the front lines, she volunteered immediately. Hear her story in this episode and learn a...

Noel Zarate is a veteran broadcaster in the Philippines. His artistry in storytelling is passed on to budding sportscasters in the Newbies Broadcasting Academy. Hear his story, how he began and his love for the craft.    It was a blast having him share his story and what the future holds for him.  You can help this channel create more content like this by donating in the link:...

Alvin Aguilar is the first Filipino black belt and the father of Philippine Mixed Martial Arts. His story and efforts paved the way for the first ever MMA event to ever materialze in the country. Hear his journey in martial arts, street fights and how he was able to take fights off the streets and into the ring.    It was a blast having him share his story and what the future holds for h...

Sixto Carlos is a wikipedia of knowledge in terms of various combat systems, weapons usage and martial arts training methodology. His approach to training is total immersion and then discarding what is useless. The wealth of knowledge he acquired through the years has made him an authority and sought after resource person when it comes to what really works in the field.     It was a...

TY Tang was a UAAP star with the DLSU Green Archers and is now Head Coach for the DLSU-CSB Men's Basketball team. His experience as a player and now as a coach come in handy as we talk about the first few episodes of "The Last Dance" special on Netflix. It chronicles the final season of the Chicago Bulls in an end of an era documentary for everyone to enjoy.   Watch his online basket ball aca...

Chuchie Ledesma is one of the top make-up artist in the country. She is a multi-sport athlete and Jiujitsu enthusiast. Her journey as a writer that lead to the fashion industry is narrated in this episode.  It was an amazing experience having her share her story. Plenty of lessons in here for everyone.  You can help this channel create more content like this by donating in the link: &nbs...

We pick up right where we left off from part one (will link it after the show). Prof. Richard narrates his early years in the fight business, shuffling training with daily life and how he overcame obstacles that led him to being an MMA Champion.   It was a blast having my coach over again to share his story and what the future holds for him. You can help this channel create more content like...

Champ Lui Pio is an artist, singer, songwriter and creative force in the Philippines. His passion and work ethic for music translates to his ventures in business and artist management.   It was a blast having him share his story and what the future holds for him. You can help this channel create more content like this by donating in the link:  https://paypal.me/francorulloda?locale.x=en_...

Jaguar Tang is a businessman, creator and Jiujitsu brown belt. He tells his story of balancing life, work and training/ coaching. May this episode bring value to you as we narrate our experiences in our journeys.  Tag along with me in his crazy cool fun world of martial arts, food and travel. Facebook: Coach Franco Rulloda Instagram / Twitter / Tiktok: @francorulloda #podcasting #podcastph #p...