Jits and Giggles

Katie B and Katie C have an ongoing feud which will be somewhat settled March 30, on Main Character JJ. The two have agreed to a power slap ending, where the winner power slaps the loser 3 times. In this episode I interview both women separately, to have them tell their side of the story. Listen to both of their truths, and choose your fighter.

Josh Baker, owner of Hammer Challenge Series sits down with Alysa to discuss the upcoming HCS competition. We also discuss all things bjj, including ADCC,IBJJF, and coaching.

Nick Salles, co owner of Movement Art Jiu Jitsu, sits down with Alysa to discuss the good, the bad, and the out of date Jiu Jitsu theories and Jiu Jitsu"hot topics". Nick also talks about opening a gym during the pandemic, being black belt under Mikey Musumeci, and so much more.

Big Dan Manasoiu sits down with Alysa to discuss being a part of "New Wave", living in Puerto Rico, his involvement with the ecological approach debate, ADCC, and so much more.

ADCC double gold champ, Adele Fornarino sits down with Alysa to discuss her upcoming main even at the UFC invitational against Ffion Davies, ADCC, being a smaller competitor, managing her social media and so much more.

Kevin Dantzler joins Alysa for the second time in this mini episode. They discuss the ecological approach and have a very poorly executed rap battle.

Tom DeBlass talks all things BJJ, working for One Championship, running a gym, speaking up for the bullied youth, and more.

Laura Kent and Jon "Thor" Blank sit down with Alysa to discuss 10th Planet Bethlehem, 10th Planet Allentown, Finishers Sub Only, dating in Jiu Jitsu, and so much more.

Cat Discianni sits down with Alysa to discuss owning a gym, navigating rebuilding a brand, competing on big stages, owning unique animals, and more.

Owners and founders of the rashguard company Criminal Guard, Ernest Magrys and Stephen Cullen join Alysa to discuss owning a business, competing, being immigrants, recovery, and more.

Jasmine and Achilles Rocha talk about growing up in a bjj family, competing, ibjjf, adcc, shit talking, their bjj hot takes, and more.

Brothers, Sergio and Paul Ardila sit down with Alysa to discuss competing, balancing their careers and passions, steroids, supination, CJI, ADCC, and more.

Ryan Aitken, who recently took 1st place at PGF, talks about all things competing, training, recovering, supine vs prone, rice cookers, and more.

Sean Robichaud, creator/owner of People Doing Martial Arts, talks all things jiu jitsu, marketing, community, social media, photography, and more.

Shane Fazen aka "the fight tips guy" talks all things striking, jiu jitsu, coaching, YouTube, marketing, and more.

Jordan Syatt is a black belt when it comes to nutritional advice and comedy. Most people don't know he's also a purple belt in jiu jitsu. Jordan and Alysa discuss how to increase flexibility and mobility, jiujitsu centered workouts, CJI and ADCC, Robert Kennedy, and so so SO much more.

Rene Sousa talks about competing, high rollers competition, ibjjf, being Brazilian, how to market yourself, and so much more.

Zach Maslany, owner of 10th Planet Bethlehem and Finisher's sub only competition, talks to Alysa about being an owner, a coach, a CJI judge, and so much more.

Brothers, Phil and Ric (Animal Black Belt) Migliarese join Alysa to discuss their bjj careers starting in the 90's to present time. Not only are they black belts in Jiu Jitsu, they are also black belts in story telling. This episode is 2 hours of knowledge mixed with unintentional stand up comedy. Or in this case, sit down comedy.

Mike "The Wizard" Wacker speaks with Alysa about owning a gym, competing, ibjjf, coaching, Jiu Jitsu in the 90's, and so much more.

In this "Sunday short" mini episode, 4 year old Bruce talks about why he loves Jiu Jitsu. Spoiler, "it's because he does."

Mickayla Rush, Blue belt, talks about her dating fails and successes within the bjj community, she offers dating advice, discusses her recent super fight, and more.

DeAnna Bennett, pro MMA fighter and BJJ black belt, discusses her MMA career, her love for coaching, her love for using naughty words, her favorite and least favorite opponents, and so much more.

Dante Rivera, former UFC and Bellator fighter, and owner of Dante Rivera BJJ Academy, speaks to Alysa about the Grappling Industries incident that went viral. They also discuss coaching, being a professional athlete, and so much more.

ADCC head ref, Miguel Benitez comes on the pod to discuss all things ADCC, reffing, being a gym owner, competing, and so much more.