BC Poppas

The Poppas good friend, and business partner in the BC Martial Studio, Sharr (Episode 6) joins in to talk about the current situation of Enhanced Community Quarantine in Bacolod City. Get your Netflix quarantine watching recommendations and hear the Poppas rank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnsons best movies. And let the BC Poppas be an example of what not to do during the pandemic. Remember if you don’t w...

Jon J asks Mike to tell his story about how he got into teaching Middle School. Mike also talks about being a first time coach and coaching Basketball for team of 5th graders. Mike also shares the ups and downs of coaching High School basketball and the lessons he brings to the Nothing to Lose Foundation. Check it out, leave a comment, we are trying to get better every time out. Buhay N2L baby!!

Nothing to Lose (N2L) Foundation Co-founders Mikey and Jon J talk about their love for the Los Angeles Lakers and react to the tragic helicopter accident that took the lives of nine people, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi. The N2L coaches also talk about their plans to pay tribute to Kobe and his approach to life (Mamba Mentality) at the N2L All-Star Camps this June in Romblon, Philipp...

It’s been almost 6 months since we last heard from the Poppas. Back in Bacolod City for a week, Jon sits down with Jojo at the Coffee Farm (Villamonte) and records a quick episode. In this session they talk about “Sports Dad Life” in San Francisco as well as Jojo’s progress with N2L Bacolod’s Aftercare Program with youth recently released from rehabilitation. Finally the Poppas share their initial...

The Poppas are baaaack!! After a break from recording, Jojo and Jon are back at it again. In this episode, “Brown (Belt) Pride”, they talk about their recent promotion to Brown Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Tokai BJJ Philippines/6100 Jiu Jitsu). Hear their thoughts on their journey and process over the last 12 years and what keeps them motivated to get better at communicating their passion for tea...

On location in California, Jon (the Lone Poppa) and Kyle (Blackbelt Poppa and World Traveler) sit down and talk about the contrast of living in Bacolod City and Daly City, Soup #5, being dads, and the benefits of youth sports and Martial Arts.

The Poppas and special guest Doug Dorris talk about one of their favorite childhood movies, 1985's "The Goonies" (Warner Bros. Entertainment). The Poppas reminisce about growing up in the 1980s in the U.S. and Bacolod City. Listen to how three 80s kids are trying to raise families in these millennial times.

The Poppas, Jojo and Jon, talk about working with the Nothing to Lose Foundation in Bacolod City. Jojo shares what it's like to work with children living in the streets as well as children "in conflict with the law". This episode is an honest look into what motivates the Poppas to teach leadership to kids of all backgrounds and also what the Nothing to Lose Foundation is doing to make and impact i...

The Poppas sit down at Fogo restaurant @fogobacolod (IG) with Bacolod's first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt, Don Villacin. Don talks about how he got started in Jiu Jitsu, starting the 6100 Jiu Jitsu team, and his vision to create an atmosphere that represents Bacolod and at the same time welcomes everyone who practices the art.

The Poppas interview their first Jiu Jitsu coach, Chester Laquian. Chester talks about being the first person to start a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training group in Bacolod City and his experiences as a Filipino training Jiu Jitsu in Dubai. The Poppas reminisce about how they were introduced to the Art through Chester 11 and 10 years ago and their love for sharing their passions with others.

BC Poppas Podcast with Jojo and Jon is back! In this episode the Poppas introduce BC Martial's newest kid's Coach, Sharr. Coach Sharr talks about his experiences as a Varsity College Athlete in soccer and his love for competing in sports jiu jitsu. This episode also marks the return of our favorite segment (49:00)"Ilongo Phrase of the Podcast"

Coach Jojo and Coach Jon (Jojo Casilao and Jon Tulio, BC Martial Studio, 6100 Jiu Jitsu, Tokai BJJ Philippines). Listen to us have fun talking about growing up in Bacolod (Philippines) and Los Angeles (USA), raising kids, marriage, coaching, pursuing our dreams, and of course Jiu Jitsu.

In this episode Jojo and Jon talk about the differences between coaching your own children and just being their dad. Hear them discuss about the balance of challenging kids, holding them to a standard, while staying encouraging and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.

In this episode Coach Jojo and Jon hang out with former Pro MMA fighter and current 6100 Martial Arts and Fitness MMA Head Coach Adrian Hillana. Coach Adrian shares about growing up in Talisay, how he got involved in Martial Arts and the transition from fighter to coach. BONUS: Coach Jojo and Coach Adrian teach Coach Jon some new Ilongo phrases.

Reminiscing about the time Jojo, Jon, Doug and River Phoenix were in that Classic movie “Stand by Me” HAHAHAHA If you’re bored or have some time to kill listen to Coach Jojo and Jon with SPECIAL GUEST Doug Dorris talk about growing up in their pre-teen years and raising kids after watching one of their favorite movies. BC POPPAS PODCAST IS BACK!!!