Alberto Crane Show

Justin is an American BJJ Black Belt, a former Gymnast, Wrestler. He now lives in Tahiti with his Family where he teaches Jiu-Jitsu. It was great to catch up with him after many years and talk about his background, settling in to living in Tahiti his stint of working as Paparazzi and more!

Always great spending time with my brother Joey Alvarado. Former Professional Cage Fighter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, KettleJitsu Creator and Founder and much more!

Wanted to take the opportunity to speak with Prof Felix who received his Black Belt last year. He was introduced to BJJ in 2003 when he was in the Marines Corps as he was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii. He began training again in 2012 when he moved to Oakland. Where he fought Amateur Muay Thai and MMA. It’s been inspiring to watch his dedication to his Martial Arts training over the years and his dedic...

Kit believes that sport is 90% mental 10% physical, but most spend the majority of the time drilling techniques (physical), Kit spends the majority of the time problem solving in live training (training the mind).While other people developed their body as muscle memory, Kit developed his mind which he refers to as "mental memory."   Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is Australia’...

Matt Baker has been training since the mid 1990”s , received his Black Belt from Jean Jacques Machado and owns and operates his TRUJITSU Academies in Bakersfield, California. As a competitor Matt has won many major IBJJF titles including PANs, Master Worlds, NoGi Worlds, and has reached the number 1# IBJJF ranking position on three separate occasions. He is one of the nicest and hardest workers in...

Great to catch up with friend and student Robert Gleckman a former Investment Banker and Businessman. Our relationship turned from private lessons to promoting MMA events and then him turning pro and making his cage debut at 49 years young!

Often regarded as one of the best black belts produced by the legendary Rickson Gracie, Akins’ views on the “fundamentals” of jiu jitsu and his style of coaching are revered by many in the grappling community. Always a big pleasure to sit down with Henry Akins and talk Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, History and much more. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most Platforms. #HenryAkins #HiddenJiuJitsu

Had a wonderful conversation with Charleen Hess who has been a long time CST and TACFIT Certified Coach. Charleen has been a Hairdresser for decades and I loved hearing how she uses the CST/TACFIT principles for her to continue to do what she loves to do and live a better life. Charleen lives and works in Bellingham, Washington where she also teaches TACFIT at Flow Shala. Thank you Charleen for yo...

Jared Papazian is a former King of the Cage Champion and UFC Veteran. Darin Harvey has been in the martial arts and fight game for many years. He’s helped and supported myself, many fighters, including Ronda Rousey in their careers. Always fun hanging out with them to talk memories and stories.

Wander Braga is one of the most well known competitors in the BJJ and no-holds-barred (NHB) circuit during the mid 1990’s and early 2000’s decades. Wander Braga is also revered for his coaching success, having co-founded the famous Big Brother team and formed high calibre grappling competitors such as Gabriel “Napão” Gonzaga. Wander lived and taught in Los Angeles for many years and now lives back...

Quebrado and Taylor are both Capoeiristas and Certified TACFIT and FlowFit Instructors. It was great to hear their thoughts on TACFIT training and concepts from two amazing movers.

Rudy is a Father of two, Husband, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and a former Gym Owner. In late 2018 he was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, followed by two Brain Surgeries. We have been friends for a long time, it was great to connect with him and hear about how Jiu-Jitsu has been helping him and how this situation has made him a better person. Rudy is a true warrior and inspiration.

We were all together for the weekend, working shooting new TACFIT content, training, learning with TACFIT Founder Scott Sonnon. Always great to sit down with the Team. Grateful for all of their friendships and all of the work they do to help others around the World.

Coach Andy has been training Muay Thai for over 18 years. Traditional Muay Thai and now Bang Muay Thai. We discuss his mindset shift from thinking of himself as a fighter to being a martial artist. Of course we talk about TACFIT, our home at LEGACy, his passion for hot rods and much more. Enjoy!

Sebastian has been training in the TACFIT System for about 10 years and was certified around 2015. I have always been inspired by his TACFIT success stories he has shared. When he was a baby he had cancer and ended up losing one of his eyes. Thank you for your friendship and for sharing your story with others.

Carlos Terrinha is a Draculino Black Belt, he’s an amazing competitor and instructor. He was a Police Officer in Brazil for 12 years and a 16 Time IBJJF Pan American Champion, he’s the second of 11 brothers and sisters. His father passed when he was 7 years and mother at 12 years old. Terrinha is one of the hardest workers I have met, it was an honor to train together when we were younger and to h...

Abundance is a state of mind and prosperity is the result. Chris Lee has been my coach at Choice Center in Las Vegas who in a short time has really made a difference in my life. Choice Center specializes in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Training. I spent the weekend in the Abundance and Prosperity Course, Chris was kind enough to spend a few minutes with me.

Allan is our TACFIT Director in Brazil, we had a great time together this last week where where he has been doing big work for TACFIT’s growth in Brazil and supporting our growth world wide. I wanted to take a few minutes while I was in Brazil to talk with him about his background and why he is so passionate about this system and the work we do.

James is a BJJ Black Belt, served in the Marine Corps for 20 twenty years with 6 tours in Iraq. He is a father and husband. He has created Kinonos for Kai a non profit dedicated to his sons Legacy, Kai Wright was a dedicated Jiu-Jitsu athlete and champion who the world lost too early to suicide. Every 1.5 hours, a youth commits suicide. I appreciate James friendship, sharing some of his story and...

Henry Akins began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Academy. Rickson Gracie presented Henry with his Black Belt, being the third American to receive the honor. Henry became the main instructor at the Rickson Gracie Academy until 2008 when he was forced to stop due to a back injury. He feels blessed to be able to share this art with others and to pass on the knowledge that...

Aldo Januário, commonly known as “Caveirinha” is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Junior, who is widely recognized as one of the top grappling coaches in the world. A pioneering figure for the sport in the city of Belo Horizonte – Brazil, Caveirinha developed some of the top competitors in the grappling world. People such as Rafael dos Anjos, Philipe Della Monica, Rodrigo de Fr...

I had a great time discussing with Aaron and Esik HPR (Hard Responsible Push) a team building event for TACFIT Certified (Current TACFIT, FlowFit, Clubbell) instructors which is going through all of the Tacfit protocols for 26 days straight.

Néstor has been in the fitness and sports industry for over three decades. He is TACFIT’s International Educational Director who has been working hard to develop and update the delivery of our Systems in TACFIT and getting our next generation of Coaches and Instructors ready to teach Scott Sonnon’s body of work and the Worlds Smartest Workout. I am grateful for his friendship and appreciate his in...

Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Sensei “Robbie” has been on the Mats since he was 5 years old. He founded Muga Mushin Judo School with the aim of firstly preserving the essence of judo while still affording judoka the option to aspire to their Olympic dreams. One of his Coaches brought him to a TACFIT Certification over 10 years and his passion for programming led him into creating our TAC...

Sean Patrick Flanery is an American actor, producer, author and martial artist. He is known for his main role in the Boondock Saints and just released his film Born a Champion which is a 2021 American martial arts drama. It stars Flanery, Dennis Quaid and Katrina Bowden. The film also features mixed martial arts fighter Edson Barboza, with appearances by Renzo Gracie and Mickey Gall. I watched Bor...