North Leeds Jitz

This week on the show we are rejoined by Professor Mike after his brutal 46 days alone at sea, winning the solo TWAC 2022 race. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show T, Lauren, Wai and Sopes reviewed and responded to the feedback we received from an anonymous feedback form we put out to our members recently.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the 100th episode of the show, we are joined by John Danaher? We look back and reflect on the past 99 episodes with a little quiz, and then we discuss what BJJ has given us off the mats, finally watch all the way to the end to see a clip from Professor Mike. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtub...

This week on the show we talk about bullying and self-defence alongside guest Black Belt Richard Kerrigan who gives some advice for white and blue belts and some advice for those who are wanting to compete. Follow Richard on Instagram here: @obi_wan_bjj Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra R...

This week on the show, Lauren, Thom and T discuss our goals for 2023, our plans during the Christmas break, and our opinions on the usefulness of BJJ in self-defence.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are back with Lauren and Thom with a guest appearance from Loki the dog! We discuss the REORG Rollathon, what makes a good training partner, how to roll with both lower and higher belts and learning at different levels.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roun...

This week on the show Lauren brings in her book by Brene Brown to frame a conversation around Leadership and Thom has us talking about how to best utilise study hall sessions and video instructionals. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by our new co-hosts Lauren and Kev who all bring a couple of topics to the table for discussion.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we say goodbye to Prof. Mike for a few months while he embarks on his solo row across the Atlantic Ocean!   Support and follow Mike here:   https://linktr.ee/Theatlanticgrappler Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by the legendary Victor Estima. We go deep into the parallels between Jiu Jitsu and life and discuss how his 2011 ADCC loss to Marcelo Garcia allowed him to unleash his potential and go on to win No Gi Worlds the same year. Follow Victor Here: @victorestimagb Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Bar...

This week on the show we introduce our new development champion Wai and review the feedback we got from a recent members survey.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we finish up our words of the week series!  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are covering some more of our weekly values and discussing their importance to us as martial artists.   Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

Each week at GBRL we discuss a different 'Word of The Week' one of the 9 values we promote through BJJ here at the academy. While we usually only talk about the Word Of The Week in our youth programmes they are just as valuable to our adult members.    Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Graci...

This week on the podcast we are again talking about common myths and fears that surround going to your first BJJ class. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are again joined by Ricky Pachon who is a brown belt coach at Gracie Barra Bondi. Ricky recently won quadruple gold at the Australian National Championships and lead the way for the GB Bondi Kids Comp team to have amazing successes!  Follow Ricky here:  @rickypachonbjj Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - G...

This week on the show we are joined by a South African native, founding member at GBRL, BJJ Blue Belt and head of marketing at Kopparberg - Rob Salvesen Follow Rob here: @robreidar  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by one of our founding members - Sam Hewitt.  Sam is a personal trainer and body transformation coach, having won Jr Mr Universe, Jr Mr Britain & Jr Mr Uk. He is now focused on his BJJ and MMA journey and taking a No Gi coaching role here at GBRL.  You can follow Sam here:  @sammihewitt8 @teamhewgetransformations Our Links: https://graciebarra...

This week on the show we have a different kind of episode for you!  At this year's Gracie Barra Summer Camp in Portugal, many of the black belts sat down to share some stories and advice with the team. Professor Victor Estima hosted it and many other legends shared their stories including, Braulio Estima, Otavio Sousa, Flavio Almeida, Carlos Maia, and Graeme Finneran. Our Links: https://graci...

This week on the show Mike and T sit down to reflect on the year so far, give some advice for the summer break, and look forward to the rest of the year.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by Professor Michael Trasso a lifelong martial artist and highly accomplished competitor in both BJJ and Wrestling.  Michael runs the excellent Youtube Channel/website The Merge - The Wrestling Guide For Jiu-Jitsu and now runs Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling academy in New Jersey.  Follow Michael Here: @michaeltrasso Follow The Merge here: @themerge.o...

This week on the show we are joined by Juan Ayala an 18-year-old purple belt at New Wave Jiu Jitsu under John Danaher. Follow Juan Here: @juanjiujitsu  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by our student Thom, a 3-stripe white belt who has been training with us for over a year. Thom is a solicitor by trade, big into music, has competed multiple times, and has recently returned after a short time away from the mats.  Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtub...

This week on the show we are joined by 19-year-old brown belt Jiu-Jitsu competitor Andrew Tackett. Andrew is a double No-Gi world champion and star on the hit Flo grappling show 'Who's Next'. He's the younger brother of the also very accomplished William Tackett who will be competing in ADCC this year. Follow Andrew here: @tackett.andrew Watch Who's Next here: Who's Next Our Links: https://gracieb...

This week on the show we are joined by Farooq who has recently taken on a coaching role with us here at GBRL. Farooq is also a pharmacist and entrepreneur founding the company SaleSnapp. Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds