The Vonfitbjj_ Podcast

Adisa Banjoko, a figurehead in music journalism and martial arts, challenges the narrative around men’s mental health with his The Resilient Men's Group which dissects the societal obligations of men and sheds light on the unseen battles they face daily. This episode is a journey of personal growth, resilience, and the power of a diverse and supportive community. Adisa and I explore the profou...

Welcome to our latest video podcast, where I explore the urgent issue of youth human trafficking in Oakland. This video transcends mere discussion, serving as a call to action for community safety, awareness, and empowerment. Nola Brantley, a distinguished advocate for community safety in Oakland, California, conducts Human Trafficking and Trauma training by day. By night, she and other community...

Von explores the world of Functional Range Systems (FRS) and why it's a game-changer compared to traditional training methods with fellow grappler and FRC instructor Alex Nichols. 🏋️‍♀️💪Alex explains how FRS emphasizes the need for sport-specific training, which can lead to potential injuries. 🤕🚫As athletes, it's crucial to understand the demands of our sport and favor specialized worko...

Von finally connects with Laurien and Alex from Off the Mat after a few controversial incidents in the martial arts community and has a very open dialogue about the often overlooked topic of cults and toxic gym in Jiu Jitsu. In this candid discussion, we share our personal experiences and shed light on the vulnerabilities that students may face while seeking martial arts school to help them develo...

Von dive’s into the fascinating story of Bryant Pangelinan, a former bodybuilder, cop, and world champion in Jiu Jitsu. Discover how he transitioned from different careers, faced challenges, and built a thriving martial arts community. Learn valuable insights and gain motivation to embark on your own life changing journey. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, interested in martial arts, or see...

Von sits down with Marjani McCoy, owner of If You Must a local event planning company in the San Francisco Bay Area. Marjani started her brand "If You Must" with the idea of living a better life by being more conscious about what we consume. What originally started as an idea for a blog quickly transformed into something real after planning her best friend's wedding. As an event plan...

Von sits down with her long time friend and jiujitsu training partner Jyn Rose to talk about her life as a new mom and gym owner. She talks to her about what it's like to step back in the competition scene postpartum and breaks down some jiujitsu techniques for beginners.

Von and Dan continue their conversation with Darren. They talk about how he met Mike Glover and why he decided to get firearms training. Plus what his thought process was behind promoting Von to black belt.

Von sits down with Dionne Davis to talk about her journey to become a fitness trainer.

Von and Dan sit down with Darren and talk about Surfing and JiuJitsu.

Von and Shar continue their conversation. This time diving into the "uncharted territory" of menopause.

Sharlene Peek is a current recovery room nurse and former critical care nurse. She is a current Brown Belt in both Brazilian JiuJitsu and Judo.  In this episode Von and Shar talk about the impacts to the Healthcare industry post Roe v Wade being overturned.

Von gets back with Dan to talk about his background in history and politics and what the ramifications of the Roe v Wade decision will do to our society.

Dr. Golnaz Fortune (aka Dr. G) is a therapist and former Muay Thai fighter who is currently studying the psychological similarities between MMA fighters and the military's Special Forces Combat Fighters.

Dan and Von discuss the Disney+ Documentary Playing with Sharks which follows pioneering scuba diver Valerie Taylor and her life's work to educating the public about sharks through film. Click here to tell us who we should do an episode on next.

This episode was recorded prior to the voting period.  In this episode Von and Dan predict the Chesa Boudine recall, Sam Liccaro as the mayor of San Jose, and how Inflation, Gas and Rent increases throughout the Bay Area and the Country affect our daily lives. If you are looking for a fitness and nutrition program built to your lifestyle CLICK vonfitbjj.com and schedule a Free consultation wi...

In this episode Von talks about the importance of fueling for the activity you are doing. How cortisol and insulin impact your metabolism. And a brief intro into Dr. Stacy Sims Women Are Not Small Men program which has helped female athletes understand the importance of training with their cycle. The duo also give a shout to The Resistance and their success at Trimphant 13 in San Diego as well as...

In this episode we discover the mystery behind the man born and raised on the coast just south of San Francisco in small neighborhood in Pacifica, CA. Von takes a deep dive in discussing the major life events of Daniel Brunker. Tune and find out as we explore some of the larger moments that defined and shaped his life. Von and Dan Talk about Pacifica, World War II and Dan'...

In this episode Dan interviews Von. Learn all about JiuJitsu the military and what makes Von tick. To connect with Von visit... vonfitbjj.com To connect with Dan visit... vikingwatersports.com

In this episode Dan and Von talk about local news upcoming fights in Bellator and summer camps in the Bay Area.