Thanks For Rolling

Bushido BJJ owner and head instructor Rob Magao visits the podcast in this episode.  We have a super interesting discussion about Rob's martial arts journey and his long career in law enforcement.  Rob also talks to us about the Officer Survival Series a course that he created for law enforcement professionals that combines pressure tested physical tactics skills to include striking, cli...

Striking coach Dan McIntyre is on the pod!  Dan talks about how it all started started at the garage gym across from Van Horn Park Springfield MA, his coaching philosophy, his relationship with friend of the pod Nate Ghareeb, and much more!   10th Planet Springfield: www.10thplanetspringfieldma.com  Merch: https://springfieldgear.com   The music on Thanks for Rolling is perform...

Audra Murzycki joins the pod this week for a very insightful discussion about Jiu Jitsu, training with men, her writing end editing for Rolling Times magazine and much more.  This was a really fun and interesting conversation.  Thank you Audra!   10th Planet Springfield: www.10thplanetspringfieldma.com  Merch: https://springfieldgear.com  The music on Thanks for Rolling is...

We kick off Season 2 with a breakdown of the recent 10th Planet Springfield team's matches at World Championship Grappling, and give a brief preview of what we have planned for the upcoming season. Find 10th Planet Springfield here: https://www.10thplanetspringfieldma.com

RCS Promotions' Big Fight Mike Hibert is on via satellite from the new RCS Studios in Providence RI.  We recap the last month's PPV event, and talk through all of the exciting things that RCS has coming up in the future.  They have a lot of big things planned and are a promotion to keep an eye on.   Mike is on IG @BigFightMike   Find RCS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

UMass police officer and 10th Planet Springfield student Ryan Bartlett is on the podcast talking about Adopt A Cop.  The Adopt A Cop program partners with jiu jitsu gyms in order to encourage police officers to take up jiu jitsu as a way to improve their training, confidence, and safety.  Ryan talks about how jiu jitsu has helped him on and off the mat, the importance of "culture" at the...

We kick 2022 off with Nick Marsello and Mike Hibert from RCS Promotions who drop by to talk about their backgrounds, how they came together, and most importantly the big event they are putting on January 22nd.  RCS Promotions Presents Fowler Vs Shahgholi goes down at Michael's Function Hall in Haverhill MA and will feature some of the best grapplers from across the country.   Tickets for...

Pat's better half, Kate Campanola, makes her long awaited debut on Thanks For Rolling.  We get to the bottom of her ability to manage, parenting, working full time, being the co-owner of a gym...and taking care of the animals at their farm.  Did you know that donkeys are herd protectors? How about what Pat's guilty pleasure song is?  All this and more in Episode 15!   10th Plan...

Thanks for Rolling goes on the road for the Enigma Promotions Jiu Jitsu card.  We get to sit down and talk to friends both old and new.  Thank you to Enigma for letting us join in a great event.   Support the competitors here:  Pat on IG: @goopice10p  Chris on IG: @chrisshahgholi10p  John on IG: @johnconnors2718  Rory on IG: @roryconnorsbjj  Tyler on IG: @Ty...

In this episode we talk to the talented Maria Schweitzer - the creator behind Rubber Bones Rashguards.  Maria talks about her journey to jiu jitsu and forming her own rash guard company, what's its like to publish art for the internet to criticize, and much more.    Rubberbones website - www.rubberbonesrashguards.com  Rubberbones IG: Rubberbonesrashguards  Maria's website:...

The one and only Adam Nash is on the pod!  We are all over the map with this one - Adam shares stories about dealing at the World Series of Poker, MMA fights, Jiu Jitsu tourneys, and all kinds of other antics.  We had a blast talking to Adam, and we hope you enjoy it.   Adam can be found on Instagram @ IMakeStuff777   10th Planet Springfield: https://www.10thplanetspringfieldma...

Professional mixed martial artist, UFC and PFL vet, and second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - John "Doomsday" Howard joins the pod.  The guys have a great conversation covering everything from John's first fights as a kid, his love of sci-fi and video games, combat jiu jitsu, to his knockout of PFL's Ray Cooper.  Enjoy it!   10th Planet Springfield: https://www.10thplane...

Pat and Jeff break down some of the matches and happenings at Flo Grappling's recent Who's Number One event.   PJ Barch Seminar: https://tinyurl.com/pbarch  10th Planet Springfield: https://www.10thplanetspringfieldma.com  Merch: https://springfieldgear.com  The music on Thanks for Rolling has been licensed through Adobe Stock License code: ASLC-11C2CB68-2D5C377C9B

This week we recap the NAGA event that the 10P team competed in, and share some other academy and podcast news and notes.  We also discuss our upcoming seminars with John "Doomsday" Howard and 10P blackbelt PJ Barch.  And we announce some exciting podcast travel news!

Professional mixed martial artist Nate Ghareeb joins the pod.  We have a great conversation about his pursuit of growth and learning that has taken him all over the world to train, how important it is to have the right teachers and training partners, the formation of the Kuzushi Combat Club, and what it's like to tell people you are a "cage fighter".   Find Nate on IG: Nathan_Ghareeb&nbs...

The podcast welcomes Randy Haskins to the show.  We talk about the Martial Sciences and Martial Arts, his philosophy around teaching, Bruce Lee, the Conor McGregor effect, Master Ken, and much more.

Josh Pulgarin, a student at 10th Planet Springfield and the owner of New Frame Records joins the pod to talk about his life in the music business, growing up around martial arts and falling in love with jiu jitsu, and listening to the mighty "Ride the Lightening" on cassette for the first time. New Frame Records: https://newframerecords.com 10th Planet Springfield: https://www.10thplanetspringfiel...

Joining Pat and Jeff this week are the first 10th Planet Springfield female blue belts, Marisabel and Terry.  We talk to them about how they found themselves interested in Jiu Jitsu, and what it's like to be training in a primarily male sport.

Thanks For Rolling welcomes 10th Planet Springfield student Ryan Santiago to the studio for the first interview we recorded for the pod.  We talk about how Ryan ended up at 10th Planet, his social media empire, and he drops some knowledge about....produce.  Enjoy!

This past weekend 10th Planet Springfield had four teammates get out and do their thing at a new grappling series.  In this special episode we sit down with our own competitor, Jameson Lolos, to talk about his experience and then break down the matches and the event overall.

10th Planet Springfield's own Matt Russell joins the pod to talk about his football coaching career, his amazing tour guide business in Rome, and of course, jiu jitsu.

Welcome to the first episode of Thanks For Rolling - A podcast about the jiu jitsu and the people who practice it.  In this first episode hosts Pat and Jeff talk about the podcast and how their jiu jitsu journey led them to 10th Planet Springfield.