BJJ World

Teco Shinzato needs almost no introduction. He started training in Brazil back in the 90's and has been teaching almost since day one. He shares his insight, his history and we talk about a lifetime of Brazilian Jiujitsu. We barely scratch the surface on this interview, so we'll have to have another conversation soon. Links: Follow Teco Shinzato  or find info on  Elcio Figueiredo   @oli....

Sports Physio Scott Murray returns to the podcast for a more technical conversation about how to warm up and cool down effectively. Get in touch with Scott here Find him on socials at @theperthphysio & @sportsphysio.4bjj Links: @oli.moves_ @bjj_retreats_australia @the_yoga_alternative Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Dane Meade is a 5th Dan Taekwondo blackbelt, which means he's been a blackbelt since the 90's. I chat with Dane about managing over 20 martial arts schools and the motivation behind learning BJJ as an older adult. Links and contacts to First Tae Kwondo: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Want to be or recommend a guest on the BJJ World Podcast?  Flick us an email at bjjretreatsaustralia@...

3rd Degree Blackbelt Leigh Burger  (pictured right) and I talk about his gym Grappling Techniques and the evolution of his coaching over the years. Including how he "doesn't teach ecologically". We also get into his BJJ journey and delve a little bit into the weeds on Perths BJJ history in the wild west! Follow Leigh on Socials Want to be or recommend a guest?  Flick us an email at...

Makenzie is a 17-year-old Blue Blet training out of Gracie Barra Mount Lawley in Western Australia.  She has already had amazing success in competition picking up multiple gold medals locally, interstate and abroad. I chat to Kenzie about her training schedule preparing for Worlds in Abu Dabi- and how that fits into the busy life of a teenager.  We also have to contend with some dogs barking at on...

Alex Torres is the Head (and only) Coach at the Iron Octopus School of Physical Culture  He is an extremely active BJJ and MMA competitor and passionate men's health advocate. Alex competed in the first ever combat jiu-jitsu match in Western Australia on the Battleground Invitational and had a fight that was nominated for beatdown's fight of the year. He also is Quillan Salkillds '...

Minh is a BJJ Brown belt and co-owner at VOA Jiujitsu. We talk about starting a business with a family member and how BJJ and yoga have helped her get through tough times.  I don't think I've ever laughed so much as I did during this interview. Awesome conversation. *Apologies for sound quality - we had some technical issues Find out more about VOA and affiliates at: @voajiujitsu www.voa...

In this episode Oli chats with 1st degree BJJ Blackbelt Unus Gaffoor.  Unus is a software developer, and we talk about his program which is being adopted world-wide by Gracie Barra and how that came about. We also cover some of things to look for in a software program from the perspective of a martial arts gym.  www.gbmountlawley.com.au/ For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here Links: @...

Mark Trowbridge is the owner and head coach at Clarity BJJ in Perth Western Australia. Today Oli and Mark talk about how he set up his business, worked out his schedule as well as coaching and training tactics. For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here Links: @oli.moves_ @bjj_retreats_australia @the_yoga_alternative Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Oli chats with BJJ Blackbelt Daz about competing regularly and his history in multiple martial arts. We also get into the pros and cons of various coaching styles, and we talk BJJ retreats. Check out Daz on insta at @daz_monstro or linktree at @soulsessencebreathe For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here Links: @oli.moves_ @bjj_retreats_australia @the_yoga_alternative Music credit - Ner...

In this episode, I chat with Vince about his relationship to training over the years as someone who has moved internationally more than once and is a highly accomplished medical and research professional. check out Vinnies Instagram @supervinnie For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here Links: @oli.moves_ @bjj_retreats_australia @the_yoga_alternative Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Injury prevention management with Sports Physio and BJJ enthusiast Scott Murray. We get stuck into all things about BJJ, injuries and how BJJ is actually pretty safe - safer even than basketball! Links: https://wholehealthphysio.com/ @sportsphysio.4bjj Links: @oli.moves_ @bjj_retreats_australia @the_yoga_alternative Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Host Oli Francis has a chat with Mathias Campillo. 1st Degree BJJ Blackbelt and Coach at Gracie Barra Mt Lawley, Matthias is also a graphic artist. We chat about creativity in Jiujitsu and growing up in Paris. Links: @matt.cgb @romaneross  @oli.moves_ @bjj_retreats_australia Music credit - Nerve Quakes