Grapple with the Bat

Finally, The Spartan, Has Come Back, To Adelaide... as the New Solod As A Rock FC Lightweight Champion! Sitting down for a catch up was an absolute blast and hearing all of the new insights about training and competitive mentality at Kill Cliff Fight Gym from a man who walks the walk in its highest form is a true privilege. This Episode is packed with knowledge, laughs and honesty in true Trademar...

EPISODE 100 IS HERE!!! The Outsiders Takeover the Podcast as Declan Moody and Lachlan Conway trash the set and break in a new era of podcasting excellence. This is honestly one of the most fun sessions I've ever had as we go from serious moments to shock banter in a heartbeat. Diving straight in to Fusion Fighting Chanpionships behind the scenes and the match itself before starting on a huge discu...

On this Episode, Conway Hijacks the show immediately and brings the BatPhone to the host! We cover everything Battleground related as we both just competed on the show, breaking down strategy, performance, hospitality of the locals and the over all Awesome Experience. Along with this we discuss the upcoming superfight on Fusion that is Conway's next challenge as well as highlight some brilliant up...

For a truly unique experience, follow me on this episode of the Podcast as we take a ride along approach to an entire week of training at the MatLab Grappling Academy!!! You will here exactly what goes in to running a full time Grappling Academy from the first person perspective of a full time coach including formulating class content, structure of the schedule, the day to day skill development fo...

Hot off the press from the live event! This Episode is packed with pre/post match interviews, live breakdowns and commentary, match reactions and candid moments from Competitiors and Spectators alike, capturing the electric atmosphere of the day. From the Blue Belt Tournament to the last 10 Seconds of the Main Event, this show was epic all the way through.

The Fire Returns!!!! On this episode we get to have a 1 on 1 session woth Mr Alec Burns and answer ALL of your listener questions including which is more important to cycle: Acai or Jesus? What's your Strength and Conditioning Programme? Hardest Rolling Partner? Favourite Session of the Week? Who is Eric Cartmans Father? Along with all of the insightful answers to those well thought out questions,...

Double Guest Episode!!!! The M16 Breakout Performance Award Winner Luke Marko alongside another standout performer in Alec Burns jumped on the Podcast to share their story! In this episode we get to hear their Grappling Origin stories ranging from Full Contact Karate to Back Oval Challenge Matches... These guys really have come a long way. It is always enlightening to hear the perspective of the n...

EPIC EVENT!!!! Another incredible showcase took place At the M16 Invitational and as always the Bat-Phone was live at the evebt to get all the behind the scenes action. In this episode we hear from competitors before and after their matches, we get spectator reactions as well as on the spot match breakdowns and commentary. Of course, it wouldn't be the same without the banter so plenty of that too...

Only the most serious faces for the most serious podcast on the most serious topics regarding the most serious sport.... With no Razz, No Bullying, No Banter and Absolutely No One Getting Cancelled. I can honestly say, this episode is likely the most fun I'm going to have all year and it's barely mid way through January. Any time Declan Moody and Adam Jones are in the house you know it's going to...

In this episode we break down all of the aspects that go in to gradings in the art of Grappling and Jiu Jitsu from the perspective of the coaches as well as the students. In the lead up to the end of year 2022 Grading at The MatLab Grappling Academy, I decided to chronicle the entire experience, gain insights through interviews on the day as well as share my own personal views on what goes in to t...

This Episode we dive deep in to the passion one must have in order to set up, progress and expand a small business in the field of Grappling and Jiu Jitsu. Nathan shares his experience and reveals exactly what goes in to this labour of love behind the scenes from concept design to fabrication, keeping up with order shipment and even dealing with online negativity. We also get to hear about the ins...

This Episode is all about insight in to the mind of a Competitor. I recorded this on the days before, during and after the IBJJF Pan Pacific Championships in which I competed in the Adult Black Belt Heavyweight and Open Weight Class Divisions. My goal was to provide a timeline of thoughts and processes to relate to as I know so many of us go through competition anxiety and have trouble overcoming...

*Internationally Credentialed Strength & Conditioning Coach with decades of experience. *Current Head Coach of Strength and Power for the Adelaide Crows. *Founder of Grip Strength & Conditioning, working with Grappling and Combat Sports Athletes across the globe. Sam Dodge is an amazing resource of elite level knowledge currently residing right here in Adelaide South Australia and I have finally h...

In this episode we introduce to you the First Ever Blue Belts graded at the MatLab Grappling Academy!!! I believe one of the largest gaps in grappling is from white to blue and this was such a fascinating look at how two great yet very different practitioners were able to walk in the doors, open up to a whole new world of knowledge, experience the trials and tribulations of rolling and then finall...

Incredible. As I was recording this podcast I found myself consistently realising, moment after moment, just how lucky I was to have the privilege to sit down and speak with this man. We hear everything from Richies early home life in Ireland, joining the French foreign legion, travelling to Australia and entering the world of coaching. From there, well the journey truly begins. From the perspecti...

Highly requested guest did not disappoint!!!! We get to hear the full story on how Nora began her Jiu Jitsu Journey as well as gain great insights in to competition mentality, training focus and methodology, technical goals and what the future holds. Of course when you get two grapplers having a chat it always turns to current day, so we discuss the state of grappling in South Australia as well as...

In a Super Sized episode we finally get to hear from the big man himself and what an incredible story he has to tell. There are so many important lessons here for young Athletes as well as those who are looking to make big changes in their life, improving their existence and the quality of life for their loved ones. We get insights in to Brand's life story, day to day training, mid fight thought p...

Epic Sit down with the winner of the Bat-Phone Breakout Performance Award Winner Mr Muenchow!!!! Two Grappling Nerds doing a deep dive in to Technique, belly down footlocks and our shared passion for the art. It's always very illuminating to hear the perspective of new practitioners and I really take so much joy in hearing how much the sport means to to them. Daniel is exactly the same and it was...

Another fantastic event in the books at the M16 Open with some incredible matches and stunning progression shown by all. In this episode we got to hear from some OG's of the game, get behindnthe scenes insights in to the mind of a competitor and even a post match recap from both competitors themselves! Always fun and Always insightful, stay tuned to the very end to find out who won the Bat-Phone B...

FINALLY. Epic sit down with the better Jones brother is in the books and we go through everything including his B-team Trip, The upcoming M16 Open, The Batman Movie and Knee Fluid Drainage comparisons. Absolute legend. This was fun from start to finish. Enjoy!

Ever wondered what's it's like to open new Grappling Academy? In this episode you will find out exactly what it is like from behind the scenes for those who set up and build the academies that we all love to attend. We get a very interesting snap shot in to the day before openning, on the mats in day one, and then the following day reflections on how it all went from myself and co-owner of The Mat...

In this special episode we break down each match from the most recent WNO Grappling Event, headlined by Gordon Ryan vs Jacob Couch. You get my immediate reaction from watching the matches for the first time and some on the spot analysis of lessons we can learn from the best in the business!!! This was a fun episode and I know I certainly learned some things in the process. Give this a listen for s...

WARNING! Epic content contained!!! In this second round with the Gingerbeard, EVERYTHING gets covered as we jump straight in to paying tributes to the late great Scott Hall/Razor Ramon. We theb break down the recent APEX Sports event and highlight the incredible standout performances we witnessed on the day. Tommy asks me some questions about moving away from MMA as a coach and focussing on the gr...

The King has Spoken!!!! This episode is an absolute masterclass on how to cultivate a positive community atmosphere within a Martial Arts Academy. The big wrap on the big man is that he is kind, generous, caring and an absolute Killer on the mats!!! This reputation is not unfounded and as you will learn in this episode, comes from a place of honest passion for Martial Arts as well as a natural ded...

Jerick Panes + Sean D'Ambrossio = Two True Legends of our Community. This episode is exactly what happens when you sit three guys down who love Jiu Jitsu and record whatever they say. Such a great insight in to what makes the community work and the differing approaches to the game that make evolution possoble. We get deep in to technique, discuss old skool vs modern games and fan boy put about how...