Cauliflower Philosophy

I’m still not fully convinced anyone in the fighting community can read. But I’m not taking that gamble today. Just in case one of you has miraculously avoided severe CTE and can still process written language… No, I am not uploading grandma’s famous chili con carne recipe. Instead, I’m describing something far more dangerous. Joey Berkenbosch. Professional MMA fighter. Wrestler. Middleweight mena...

Ever wonder how many ways you can get injured in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, Boris Brajovic went out and actually asked 881 people. For real. A blue belt with a brain , Boris took a deep dive into the science of BJJ injuries for his master’s thesis — and came back with data that might just save your knees, shoulders, and ego. We talk about what injuries happen most, how they happen, and what you ca...

Episode in Português Episódio em Português Querido ouvinte, Como senti sua falta! A sensação de estar aqui postando isso é como finalmente voltar para casa. Fui atraído por outros caminhos e me deixei levar por luzes deslumbrantes, mas isso acabou. Como o filho pródigo, eu voltei, e depois de perceber que lá fora não é para mim, estou de volta para ficar. Falando em coisa boa, temos um episódio in...

In this captivating episode of Cauliflower Philosophy, host Julio takes listeners on an enlightening journey through the life and enduring legacy of Carlos Gracie, a towering figure in the world of martial arts. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1902, Carlos Gracie's story is one of passion, innovation, and unwavering determination. Listeners are transported to a time of humble beginnings, where Carl...

Bless you, that's what I think is the correct best way to greet somebody and at the same time making the best use of my words as possible. Why only bless when you sneeze? When you show a sign of weakness do I invoke God? Nah , lets make it more common. Feels better, no? Sponsors! I owe you beautiful beasts so much, listen Kaizen ! You are doing something that will stand for generations to com...

Today is a special day because I am speaking to a master I've met before at the beginning of my journey in a seminar I had while living in Belgium as a blue belt. Funny how the world spins and we end up sitting across from each other and having an actual conversation now for the podcast where we get to record who he is and what he does for future generations. There is going to be an opportuni...

Sponsors for this video As always its a pleasure to thank Braus for their ongoing support on making me look good while I absolutely terrorize the middle aged, middle class working men and women of this generation with pseudo homo erotic breastfeeding shenanigans. Remember when you look good people will let you do shit to them and i look the best in Braus Pro light Black Gi. Check it here . Also Th...

First of all a thank you to the best smellign sponsor out there. not many of you can boast of the odor of a sponsor but i can, Braus. you just smell amazing and the Gi's you produce are more then beautiful, exquisite quality and fashion. Sugoi ! check out the Website ! Also the discount code for Braus is CAULI10% thank me later when your wearing the most comfortable gi out there. Cheers!  So...

Thank you to my wonderful sponsors for this:  Braus - For supplying me with magical equipment that makes my voice sound smoother everyday  Kaizen League - For making other parts of me smoother This series attempts to document and recount the history of Brazilian jiujitsu in a intelligible and fun way. For those that don't know what intelligible means that's okay this was made for you ! ...

What is up my beautiful Martial Artists. Today I am once again very blessed to bring you something worth your time and attention as per usual, all other nonsensical things I scream at passing cars on the Highway usually doesn't get recorded. Mostly those moments are full of grunts and naughty words that would make a videogame streamer blush. So not really worth pulling out my microfone for th...

Portuguese version below! This podcast was made in Portuguese but has subtitles in English now because subtitles in audio podcasts are a hard thing to read we went on to make a whole freaking video! Check it out on marshlands channel https://youtu.be/TEziqi8S2sw and on my own Cauliflower Philosophy YouTube channel.  Rider Zuchi, one of the world's best Jiu Jitsu athlete in the GI and I discus...

These are my lovely sponsors (im feeling nice today)  Apex Wear   Braus Europe Thank you guys for the ongoing support and love.  Hi there, you must have stumbled on here by chance, but there is no such thing as chance. Things are just meant to be. Pre written, made to be as they are. So you’re supposed to be here, meant to hear this and meant to learn or act on this information you are receiving....

Howdy Ho Folks. Hope everybody is bracing themselves accordingly for the upcoming apocalyps! Until then, to pass your time in a more pleasant way here is another great podcast for you guys with an amazing guest.  First lets get the whoring out of the way : I would like to thank my sponsors  Braus Europe Get a 15% Discount for all your purchases if you enter the code CAULI15  Apex  Get a 10% Discou...

I know, I know, this episode titel sounds like some kind of shamanic power word to get yourself hyped up but, alas, that would be to far from the truth. Its actually a human ! A superhuman ( all martial artists hold for the marvel-esque status of supernatural ) and this superhuman’s power is his amazing energy ! Guys I cant really breakdown into bits how this episode went. We talked about BJJ, bus...

Well this is kind of a monologue kind of an appreciation podcast about somebody that helped me a lot. There are many more amazing people in my life.  I was entertaining the thought of of doing some of these podcasts about their story's for a while. Now and you know what lets start with Gijs.  Now there are some weird injuries you can get in BJJ and some might seem obvious but because you don&...

First lets get down to Business * Disney's Mulan Theme song plays in the Background* I would like to thank my Sponsors for believing in the cause and encouraging me to do this amazing thing I'm doing here. If you want to support the show there is a link at the very bottom of this horrible bio! Cheers  Thank you Braus check out their amazing gear that would look better on you then on your...

Man i love "nerding-out" about jiujitsu stuff and hoe better to do it with fellow bjj fanatician and long time lover of the art Joeri Wumkes. A true gem of a human being. Calm, serene a armed with an encyclopaedic knowledge of jiujitsu. The perfect brew for an amazing conversation. More than enjoying all of this i came out a better human and i hope you all enjoy it as well. If you want t...

In this conversation I speak to Chaim about breathing. You can find him and some of his amazing content on :  https://instagram.com/chaimjitsu?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= I would like to thank the amazing sponsors that help make this podcast possible. (yeah I’m a sell out , so what? At least  they are honorable…Don’t judge me!) https://www.instagram.com/brausfight_europe_/ and https://eu.brausfight.com/ ...

Guys this was a great one again, we talked about bjj ( ofcourse ), how to build a following what a man should be and a lot of great topics and ideias.  one of the major ideias that came to mind after listening to it was. What constitutes success? Is it the admiration of many ? building a following ? is it the following of haters ? is it having the spotlight placed upon you? I think my latest guest...

So I'm strolling along in a competition in Amsterdam, as i fancy to do every now and then, and wouldn't you know it Marcelo is there walking around form one mat to the other, big smile on his face super energetic having the time of his life.  First thought was: Dealing in Bjj Gear is a lot happier process then drug dealing, although its basically the same business model its is a nobler a...

Links Below ! Who in their right mind goes to Brasil ( correct spelling ) lives in a favela, trains jiujitsu all day ? Ill tell you who right now. Clifford Edwards. I found his bio on his website and nothing i write down will do justice to the way this man presents himself, check it.  My name is Clifford Edwards. I am a Black belt BJJ under Augusto Ferrari. I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...

I sit down with Daniel de Groot.... again ... and what a great pleasure it always is !  So what else is there to know ? So..so.. much! This time our conversation went deeper, longer and harder than before.  Stop giggling you bunch of twelve year old's… I know that might sound dirty to you, but I can assure you it was a very pleasant and lovely experience (and PG12 rated). We talked about diff...

YOYOYO New year new podcast ambitions and this year we are starting up things the right way ! From Monkeys ripping off dicks to beggars shuffles, to turtle positions, swords and shields. Raoul has answers to questions you didn't even know you had. Raoul a brown belt under the mad scientist Priit Mikhelson  has started up his own gym, tribe grappling, in Almere and is also one of the head coac...

C ampeão da parada toda , Jackson Sousa aqui com a gente repassando uma enorme quantidade de sabedoria.  Head Coach @checkmathammersmith Embaixador @ginasticanatural_london Jackson tem uma bagagem enorme sobre o que e ser atleta de jiujitsu a nivel mundial e uma trajetoria incrivel de vida.  De uma olhada no DVD mostrando technicas que ele fez que esta no thegrappleclub.com e nao esqueca de sua ma...

So your thinking of leaving your gym but your hart weighs have with the shame of possibly be branded as a traitor and in so doing you are hesitant and ended up here , or your just curious and im assuming the un assumable.  Either way i hope you enjoy this little thing i call an opinion. Support the show