Mike “Sultan of Strangles” Rak

Rambling With Rak

Comedy EN ↓ 101 episodes

Just a man on the edge of sanity talking about daily life and kicking ass 💪

Author

Mike “Sultan of Strangles” Rak

Category

Comedy

Latest episode

Nov 17, 2025

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Episodes

How To Get Over Your Ex 22.05.2021

In this episode I’ll go over how to avoid toxic relationships and also how to get out of them. I also go over how to get over your ex

Societal Norms Suck 22.05.2021

And this episode I go in depth on how the education system in this country is a complete joke/racket And how the structure of our society based around the 40 hour work week is also a joke

PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 19.05.2021

In this episode I go into detail on how I was able to get a silver metal in my weight class and a silver medal in the absolute division at the Pan American championships. Hope you guys enjoy!

Creating Champions 01.05.2021

In this episode I explain how I was able to create a team of champions in a very short amount of time using the principles that I used from my instructor John Danaher

Cartel Diaries (feat) Andy Jimenez 18.02.2021

Andy Jimenez is a professional MMA fighter fighting out of Renzo Gracie Academy New York City. In this episode we go over his childhood where he was involved in some cartel wars, kidnapping, and overall chaos. This was definitely one of the most fun episodes of the podcast I’m sure you guys will love it too

Running A Gym: 3 Month Review 02.02.2021

In this episode I tell you about the ups and downs of running my gym for three months. It’s mostly good news but we definitely had some obstacles that we ran into

How To Grow Your Gym During The Pandemic: Featuring Jamal Patterson 12.01.2021

In this episode I speak with the head instructor of Allstar MMA on how to grow a successful gym and how to overcome obstacles during the pandemic on how to grow your gym.

Anxiety: How To Overcome it 11.01.2021

In this episode I go into detail on how to deal with anxiety and how to overcome it using many different tactics. I’ve been doing this my entire life and it has worked. I am happy to help anyone else was suffering from it

Building an Empire feat. Brian Marvin 24.12.2020

In this episode I interview WE DEFY FOUNDATION president @brianmarvin Who owns five jujitsu gyms and several very successful programs! We get to pick his brain and figure out how he became so successful in his career and in running multiple gyms! I learned a lot about business and about life in this episode. I think you guys are going to love it!

Insomnia: How To Overcome it 19.12.2020

In this episode I go through my battles with insomnia and how I was able to beat it. I noticed that this is a huge problem that is very common in America. People having issues falling asleep, much of this is attributed to the new social media culture where everybody is on their phones all day. I am included in that as well. But in this episode I teach you how to overcome it

Running A Jiu Jitsu Gym: 2 Month Review 16.12.2020

In this episode I go through the lessons I’ve learned in having my gym opened for two months. You’ll learn a lot of great things, but you learn a lot of bad things as well and how to deal with them. In this episode I delve deep on my journey as a gym owner

Shot Stabbed and Survived 10.12.2020

In this episode we interview my hero and my friend Kevin Sheehan who was shot stabbed multiple times last week and was able to use jujitsu to save his own life. @kevinsheehan

How To Pick Up Chicks At The Gym (feat) @SonyaBil 02.12.2020

You guys really enjoyed the episode on how to pick up chicks while ugly. Well in this episode we delve into how to pick up hot chicks at the gym and we have no other than my favorite Instagram hottie @SonyaBil

Tom Deblass: Running A Successful Gym 30.11.2020

In this episode we dive deep with Professor Tom DeBlass Who has one of the most successful gyms in America and is a decorated competitor. In this episode you will learn a lot of unorthodox techniques on how to be a great leader and run a very successful gym. Hope you guys enjoy the episode, make sure to follow @tomdeblass @koolrak @immortalsjiujitsu @ramblingwithrak

Selling Like A Sultan 30.11.2020

In this episode I give you some of my secrets on how I was able to sell hundreds of T-shirts in a very short amount of time, and also how I was able to grow my gym membership from 0 to 22 in one month!

Running A Jiu Jitsu Gym: One Month Review 20.11.2020

In this episode I go into depth On how I have been very successful in running my gym for the first month and some of the major challenges that I ran into while doing so.

Hebrew Hammer: Frank Rosenthal 18.11.2020

In this episode we delve deep into the mind of one of the greatest in the sport. Frank Rosenthal who is a Jon Danaher black belt and revered member of the squad. We talk very little about jujitsu in this episode and mostly about crazy stories that we both have. I hope you guys enjoy!

How To Compete And Win 15.11.2020

In this episode I give you some pointers on what to do on the day of your competition. I have competed over 250 matches so I have plenty of experience to pull from when it comes to this.

Competition Preparation 11.11.2020

In this episode I go in depth on how to prepare for your jujitsu competition and other martial art competitions. We delve deep into the physical, mental, and psychological preparation to compete in a tournament in Win.

Off Track Betting feat. Nick Ortiz 09.11.2020

In this episode we delve deep into the mind of a training partner of mine who rose among the ranks very very fast at RGA how did he do it? Is he rich? Is he charismatic? Is he super intelligent? The answer to your questions is POWER, And today we will investigate that

Weight Loss Journey: From 230 to 190 08.11.2020

In this episode I go into depth about my weight loss journey, and strategies that you can employ to lose weight. This is not going to be your average cookie cutter episode where I tell you to meal prep. I’ll give you real life advice that I used myself to lose 40 pounds in a short amount of time.

Happiness 04.11.2020

In this episode I give some advice on how to reach Happiness. I’m not going to be like one of those Instagram influencers and lie to you, tell you that I’m a happy guy. But the past month and a half has been pretty good for me. And in that process I figured out what I love in life. In this episode we delve deep and I teach you a few exercises you can do mentally to figure out what your passion is...

immortals Jiu Jitsu: Opening My Gym 01.11.2020

In this episode I give you my insight on how I run my new gym and the types of programs that I have. I also go into detail on my teaching style with structure and mentorship.

Real Gangsters Hold Hands 28.10.2020

In this episode I go into depth on what I mean when I say real gangsters hold hands. I tell you guys about Iranian gangster culture and how it is much different than what you will usually associate with the word gangster.

How To Pickup Chicks While Ugly 26.10.2020

In this episode I give you step-by-step instructions on how to pick up chicks while ugly. Don’t ever take advice from good-looking people they will always give you faulty advice. Listen to the sultan and you will succeed.

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