Grapple with the Bat

In this special edition of the podcast we get 1 on 1 interviews with all 4 athletes from Trinity MMA competing at the upcoming APEX Sports Festival in both Muay Thai and MMA. Levi Collins, Jordy Annasi, Ali Alkathemi and Jackie Evans all break down their perspective on Fight Camps, Training, Nutrition and the challenges they face both mental and physical in order to make the walk and step in to th...

These guys got a great reaction when we announced them as guests on the Podcast and I have full confidence in saying that it was well founded excitement at the prospect of hearing from them about their about their journey. Humble and Respectful as ever, We really got to hear a great perspective on how perseverance, dedication, passion and above all; Community, helped create what is now a main stay...

Such an amazing event as the M16 Open exceeds expectations once again with the highest level Grappling Showcase on offer nationwide. On this episode we feel all the pre event hype, expectations and excitement as well as tonnes of interviews, insights, match commentary and special guests that we can jam in, live from the event itself!!!! Give it a listen from all the behind the scenes action.

When you hear the extensive catalogue of international training and competitive experience that Laurino has had over the years you really begin to realise the scope of how vast and passionate his journey has been. As we speak in this episode about all practitioners and techniques; past present and future, those years of knowledge really come out as well as true insights in to what Jiu Jitsu can pr...

A brilliant sitting down with one of South Australia's true stand out stars in the realm of all things Combat Sports! We get to hear about the very measured and thoughtful approach to begginning an MMA Career along with Will's perspective on how he see's his career progressing. An obvious passion for Grappling shines through as we discuss his current style progression as well as competitive goals....

We are back!!!! In this episode I re-cap every awesome guest we have had on the podcast so far and share some behind the scenes insights and stories that show exactly why they are in fact, so awesome. This will certainly get you excites about guests we have lined up along with some inspiration to go back and check out some episodes you may have misses!!! I reveal who had the highest rated episode...

In this episode the Team Captain Tim and I break down the current resurgence of the Fight Team at Trinity MMA and where this new found motivation has come from. After not fielding any combatants at the last DFC, are hard look was had at our current methodologies, club culture and capacity to progress in to the future. In this convo we break down all of the positive changes, the immediate results a...

This episode is a fascinating look at the power of placing importance on one's own learning systems and how that process can aid you in so many facets of life. Tobi is someone I greatly respect and a standout analytical thinker with so much knowledge and experince to offer. From business to BJJ, you are in command of your own progression and sucess. The content of this convo is a brilliant insight...

Capturing the vibe at open mat was the name of the game for this episode with fun rolling, technical insights, new visitors and returning friends. One of the most positive aspects of the Martial Arts community is the sharing aspect and Open Mats are a great example of that free sharing mentality that breeds so much friend ship and positivity across the board. I hope you enjoy the banter!!!

The Technical Wizard himself gives us some insights in to the early days of formulating his thoughtful and efficient style and how he utilised the lessons learned in the cutting edge training rooms of Absolute St Kilda under Lachlan Giles to continue to develop a unique and technical outlook on over all Jiu Jitsu Progression. Along with this we get to finally hear the truth about Craig Jones from...

Some much needed positivity and some long awaited returns!!!! The Fizz and Dreamtime back on the podcast today and this, as expected, was about 20% substance and 80% laugh track as we got to catch up with the best buddy cop movie pairing in Trinity MMA. From re counting road trips to fight life insights and everything in between, this episode has it all... + Dave Chapelle references and esoteric b...

Every single time I sit down with the Happy One, we always have a great time. This was the "Alan Hartley Hijacks The Show" Episode and I couldn't be happier for it. Alan came with a notepad of questions and a keen mind for answers which allowed us to dive deep in to Technique, Progression and Fight Concepts from a Coaching ad Practitioner perspective at all levels. A true honour to have a man of t...

What an incredible showcase this was!!! I feel such privilege to be able to witness and take part in such a positive and high level event, executed brilliantly by the M16 Team. This episode is filled with athlete interviews both pre and post match, dual commentary of elite matchups, insights and post match analysis from keen grappling minds, candid crowd reactions and even a little humour thrown i...

This was incredibly insightful and fascinating look in to the development process for an MMA Athlete and student of Martial Arts. I was incredibly excited about this discussion as I received many questions from coaches across the state to ask these development Athletes and we really got some great details from them in their unique perspective throughout the podcast. What brought you through the do...

All things Grappling!!! Dan Dwyer and I break down the WNO Championships before we get a surprise drop in from Averi Clements and Trinity MMA Jiu Jitsu student Ben Ricketts! With some incredibly insightful minds in the room we really got a chance to share perspectives and break down some of the current hot topics from all angles. Looking at the trajectory of Regional and International competitions...

In another special edition this week I sat down with Jackie Evans, Amy Lambert and Prisca Lorenza for a Female Only Roundtable for the ages! In all seriousness this podcast was wildly entertaining and very fun to record. I thought maybe we would get a classy and refined perspective on the Martial Arts world from the female perspective... and in part, I believe we achieved that... though in a much...

Surprise!!!! This week I was Joined by Myles Simpson, Adam Jones and Declan Moody for an open discussion on all things MMA and Grappling... whether that happened or not you will have to to listen to find out!!! Easily the most Razz contained on one single episode of the podcast to date along with some actual analysis and breakdowns of the stacked upcoming M16 Open Invitational, headlined by Declan...

What a ride! In the longest podcast to date we got the full mouthful from the man himself with any and every topic under the sun covered. The prevailing theme throughout this entire conversation is how Jiu Jiutsu and Martial Arts aid in the individual, objective and critical thinking process for any student that wishes to partake. In this day and age with all of the challenges that confront our ev...

An excellent day at the state championships with interviews and insights from some true legends along with a great look in to how this competition is run and the great people who have kept it alive throughout the years. From Juniors all the way through to Professional Athletes; everyone came out to support the event and take the opportunity to develop the their skills in a truly testing competitiv...

In a first of its kind for the Bat-Phone, I invited back former guests Anthony Bynoe, Jake Chynoweth and Tim Rogers for a sit down discussion about all things MMA in an open roundtable format and the result is pure gold. Being that these men and myself comprise the MMA Coaching/Corner Staff at Trinity MMA, we were able to really add perspectives and observations to the the topics of MMA Evolution,...

This is important. Very often we speak about how becoming part of the Jiu Jitsu community and immersing yourself in the art can aid your life in ways that aren't foreseen when first stepping on the mat. In this episode we discuss in detail exactly what those elements are, why they exist and what makes them so important. Humility, Respect, Contribution, Caring, Understanding and Progression. Paulo...

The method behind the madness... is sound. This was such an interesting conversation from the perspective of a truly insightful Jiu Jitsu Practitioner with a unique yet obviously elite grasp of systematic learning and application. We went in on the evolution of the art and how many competing influences have moulded progression through the years along with those who have shattered that mould and re...

A huge part of our every day life as practioners of Martial Arts is being in the academy and On The Mats. In this special episode of the podcast I try to capture the vibe and atmosphere from within the walls of an academy and shed some light on what it's like from day to day with all of the technical talk, banter, class breakdowns, Coach Perspectives and Student Feedback that I could get. The idea...

This episode was fun. Seriously fun. In the midst of lockdown we got to sit down and discuss my own journey from young athlete to troubled youth, competitive fighter to dedicated coach and everything in between. I have to be honest, timelining the entire journey is something I have never had the opportunity to do and it was incredibly eye openning. Answering all of the questions from the listeners...

An epic day of high level grappling action that was a true treat for all fans of the sport. Literally from match one the awesomeness began and it did not stop until the mats were packed away. In this episode you will hear match analysis from behind the scenes, interviews with absolute legends of the sport, athlete interviews, match commentary, crowd reaction and post event reflections from all per...