Ryan Ford

The BJJ Fanatics Podcast

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Our mission with this podcast is to help YOU grow on the mats! We do this by presenting deep, insightful interviews every week with the best athletes, coaches and legends of BJJ and Grappling. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge about technique, BJJ culture or the history of the art, every episode is loaded with advice and lessons from the best in the game. The host Ryan Ford conducts each interview in a casual setting, which makes it easy to see the human side of the stars of our sport and get to know their story while also learning more for your own development. New episodes are...

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GCP Episode 042: Daniel Strauss 31.01.2016 49:49

In this episode we are joined by "The Rasberry Ape" Daniel Strauss. Daniel tells us about the early days of BJJ in England, his strongman-style conditioning regimen and his recent heated match against AJ Agazarm at Polaris.

GCP Episode 043: Relson Gracie #2 31.01.2016 45:53

In this episode, we are joined once again by Grandmaster Relson Gracie. Relson discusses his family history, tells stories from the old days and updates us on what he's been up to since the last time he was on the show.

GCP Episode 044: Gustavo Dantas 31.01.2016 1:04:13

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Gustavo Dantas. World champion, Brazilian National champion and creator of The BJJ Mental Coach program, Gustavo takes us through the importance of breaking negative thought patterns and preparing the mind for battle on and off the mats.

GCP Episode 045: Jason Scully 31.01.2016 1:06:26

In this episode, we are joined by Jason Scully in his first podcast interview ever! BJJ black belt, World and Pan Ams bronze medalist, YouTube sensation and the mastermind behind TheGrapplersGuide.com! Jason gives insight on the benefits of different body types for Jiu-Jitsu, going through learning curves and building a gameplan.

GCP Episode 046: Cole Miller 31.01.2016 48:26

In this episode, we are joined by UFC featherweight and BJJ black belt Cole Miller. Cole discusses the eye poking epidemic in MMA, fan loyalty and the missing links in the ground game in the UFC.

GCP Episode 047: Tarsis Humphreys 31.01.2016 1:02:12

In this episode, we are joined by decorated black belt Tarsis Humphreys. A World Champ, 3x Brazilian National Champ, Pan Ams Champ, Pro Cup Champ and European Champ, Tarsis discusses the highs and lows of competition and the importance of never giving up!

GCP Episode 048: Justin Garcia 31.01.2016 1:23:29

In this episode, we are joined by BJJ black belt Justin "Master Chim" Garcia. The owner of The Jungle Gym, the first MMA gym in The Bronx, NY, Justin shares his thoughts on practical self defense, modern MMA rules and man's primitive desire to fight

GCP Episode 049: Vlad Koulikov 31.01.2016 57:39

In this episode, we are joined by Sambo Master Vlad Koulikov for a full education of the history, point system, rules and ranking of both Sambo and Combat Sambo. Also a Judo black belt and BJJ purple belt, Vlad gives insight to what he feels are the pros and cons of Sambo, Judo and BJJ.

GCP Episode 041: Dan Severn 31.01.2016 1:08:40

The Beast is back! Our first guest ever on The Grappling Central Podcast, Dan Severn joins us once again and tells some great stories from the old No Holds Barred days. He also reflects on his days as a pro wrestler and as a high school athlete.

GCP Episode 011: Matt Serra 31.01.2016 48:45

A fun and insightful interview with one of the top UFC welterweights of his generation! Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra, the first American to receive a black belt under Renzo Gracie, joins us on today's episode. Matt achieved tremendous career success at the very highest levels of both MMA and grappling.