ROLL OR DIE

We love meeting, and chatting, with the new breed of grapplers.  They bring fresh ideas, and also breathe new life into older concepts.  Also, they kick butt out there on the mats.  Angus Tonkin is no exception to this rule.  We asked Dave Hart  who we should have on the show, "who's up and coming and somone to keep an eye on?".  He straight away answered "Angus Tonki...

Welcome to Episode #103, as we are joined by the friendly and interesting Black Belt and also referee Werique Oliveira!   He's been on an amazing journey so far, and has lots of knowledge to share with our amazing community.  Ossssss

Its awesome when we have people on the show who have gotten amazing results (Adult Worlds at blue), and can help us get to the source of some of that goodness.  You'll find that in this episode with Varun Mehrotra!  Not only that, he's just an all round good guy who is easy to talk to and fun!  Enjoy! Ossss

If you didn't get to see Boa in person or on the stream, sorry to say but, you missed out! Spend a moment with us as we dive into the minds of these badass grapplers and what its like to bring home the belt and 5k.  Well done Nikki Lloyd-Griffiths and Cooper Burnham!  There are so many people who go into creating elite grapplers like these two, and we'd love to tag them all, but are not,...

Get ready to talk with a dead set legend of the BJJ Community, Oliver Smith!  Part of the new school of BJJ, he has thoughts and ideas you are certainly going to want to osmose!  We've decided that every 100 episodes is a belt for the show, so now that we're podcast blue belts,  what a great way to kick off this new leg of the journey. Oh, and congratulations to Oliver Smith and Mel...

Wow! 100 Episodes already, and what better way to break into the next 100 than to review the last 50 with show editor, and Kim Cousins other half, Theo Potgieter. The only thing that's a match for our amazing list of guests is Dean Burgess' epic new intro song!!  Strap yourself in, as we drive down memory lane, then jump back and watch in full for any episodes that take your fancy. Thank you...

Who better to spend the final episode with, before we hit triple digit episode numbers, than legendary Dave Hart.  He delves into his grab bag of knowledge, and gives us great info for getting the most out of training, and many other nuggets you will certainly benefit from, and enjoy!

This week, take a walk on the Wildner side with the amazing Mary Wildner.  Meeting and talking with people who manage to balance their life and not sacrifice their training no matter how big their plate, and the items on it, is always inspiring, and Mary is no exception.  You are bound to grow as a human being in your approach to life by watching this episode.

There's no doubt that this man is "Wynning" at life! Outlook is almost everything, and  Conor Wynn is refreshingly humble, and at the same time committed to performing his best, and working with those around them to be the happiest and best versions of themselves too.  You are bound to unlock some part of yourself by listening to this episode, and create a little bit of freedom inside th...

This week we got to chat with Matthew Chick and his wife Liz Chick.  Together, along with their children, they combine to make up Combat Therapy Centre.  As much as we love great gyms with normal aspirations, this one breaks the mold.  Yes, BJJ is probably some sort of therapy to you and I, but making BJJ to others who maybe couldn't access it is one of the strengths and missions of...

It seems fitting that we follow on from last weeks show with the legendary Peter de Been.  He has views on BJJ that are unique and is also the man who created the AFBJJ (Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu).  Find out how and why it was created among other great stories including the origin of BJJ into Australia in this powerful and fun episode. Anton also asks a question around...

Well, this guy probably doesn't need an introduction, but here's one anyway!  John Bernard Will, the "Will" part behind Will / Machado BJJ Australasia is such a huge part of the origin of BJJ in Australia.  Not only that, he's a very down to earth family man who is still significantly evolving the art of BJJ.  How?  Well, take a listen and find out for yourself as we try to unc...

Fresh back from World Masters, Vicente Cavalcanti, Head Coach at Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . takes us through the journey from his Hotel Quarantine on the Gold Coast.  You wont want to miss this Christmas Special, and our last Episode for 2021, as we dive in and get to know this legend better. A huge Osssss to you, and a happy new year of grappling for 2022.

This week, we talk to Jason Roebig, head honcho at  Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy Australia. Considering we've just been reading "Breathe" by Rickson Gracie, it seems so synchronistic that Jason is sitting with him in his facebook profile pic.  Dive on in with us and find out more about the amazing world and community that is BJJ.

The richness of our martial arts community is unbelievable.  In this episode, we get to spend time with the legendary Callan Potter, who has had all sorts of victories in the cage, and made it to the highest level, the UFC, while being a father, a contributor back to the community and working full time.  Enjoy!!

Prepare to be touched, moved and inspired by who Murray Ballenden (head coach at Dominance MMA Bentleigh) is, and by the journey of his life and martial arts career to date.  We literally have to pinch ourselves to make sure that this is not a dream, the people who come on our show are just simply remarkable.

Livia Giles is such an open book, giving her valuable time to us for this weeks Roll or Die.  With young Walt being such a good baby, and bringing us to our knees with his cuteness, we dive into her world as she discusses her return to BJJ, and what it, and other areas of life, look like and mean to her now.

We love it when people come on the show because its something that they 'never thought they would do'. Mick Pope is one of those guys, and you will love what you discover about him.  This sort of humbleness is what the Roll or Die Podcast is all about, and these sometimes hidden gems of of the BJJ community, while going about their day today lives, are creating magic in the world.

Some people, actually maybe only himself, call him "The poor mans Jones".  We choose to call him "The People's Jones".  You're going to get so many great things from this conversation with Adam Jones, including finding out what @firstnationsjiujitsu is all about, and there's a 100% money back guarantee!!  I guess we should warn you that there's some pretty graphic content in here, s...

Knowledge is power, and so much more.  45 Years beyond Black Belt is Red Belt, and to achieve this takes not only a reason much bigger than just doing BJJ, but also a body that can withstand the journey.  If that's the kind of future you want, or even if you are just wanting more out of your body for right now, take a ride with this guy, Lachlan Veal as we continue to evolve our understa...

We just keep being led to amazing people in the BJJ community.  James Jelley is no exception.  He has kicked off the "Forged in Fire" podcast (hosted on youtube) which exists to offer hope to men who are dealing with the rollercoaster that is life.  You can see his handywork here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl-wr40KW2KnFH6_Npnc7qQ

What a story, what a journey! You are going to love getting to know Rob (Roberto Dib Frias) from One Purpose BJJ better.  This is a story of love, family, childhood, competition, travel, mentorship, parenting and adversity!

What a story, what a journey! You are going to love getting to know Rob (Roberto Dib Frias) from One Purpose BJJ better.  This is a story of love, family, childhood, competition, travel, mentorship, parenting and adversity!

Now here's a daddy/daughter combo that can really mess you up!!!  Luckily they are both working for the forces of good and not evil.  We could tell you all about their amazing achievements over the course of their careers, but maybe you should just discover that for yourself. Enjoy!

You just don't get to meet and talk to human beings like this one (Silver Fox) every day!  You have to listen, you just have to!  Get his views on BJJ, Pandemics, having Covid-19 and many other things!