The BVG Experience with Bob van Gorkom

If you’re new to Jiu Jitsu, this episode is for you. Mike and Bob spend two hours mainly focused on the white belt experience. Discussion topics include completion, opportunities to grow your jiu jitsu, the best methods to get better faster and more! Check out this episode with Mike Sanda, black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and head coach/instructor at Holy City Jiu Jitsu. Get the family involved w...

Sean Thompson is a Marine Corps veteran with 20 years of active service. From 2001 to 2007, he served in the United States Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander, Project Officer, and led a team in the Counter Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) Program. Sean is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, bourbon aficionado, father, husband, and all around good gu...

Eric York is a veteran brown belt jiu jitsu practitioner at Holy City Jiu Jitsu in Charleston, SC. With an adventurous spirit, Eric divides his time between Charleston and the Yucatán, Mexico, where he enriches the lives of others as a certified scuba instructor. Passionate about sharing his vast knowledge, Eric is dedicated to guiding new students in jiu jitsu, seamlessly blending his love for te...

Mike Sanda is a dedicated black belt instructor at Holy City Jiu Jitsu, known for his unique and effective approach to teaching and learning the art of jiu jitsu. With a strong passion for introducing newcomers to the discipline, Mike emphasizes not just the techniques but the transformative journey of jiu jitsu. His teachings focus deeply on the self-defense aspects of jiu jitsu, ensuring that st...

Will McSwain is the owner of McSwain Design Studio - Specializing in timber frame residential design. Professor McSwain has almost two decades of experience in the building industry and has been teaching drafting professionally since 2014. - Alex Gonzalez is a distinguished real estate developer in Charleston, South Carolina, known for his transformative projects that blend modernity with the city...

Mike and Bob talk life, fatherhood, and tons of martial arts and jiu jitsu. Rabbit trails include recapturing childhood, improving mindset, overcoming challenges, spirituality, and more. Bob discusses his recent dive into Yoga at James Island Yoga, and talks to Sanda about healing the body through sound frequencies.

Bob and Mike get together for their weekly post-training jiu jitsu conversation. In this episode Mike outlines the history of BJJ in the Charleston, SC area, and the origins of Holy City Jiu Jitsu. Other topics include turning your passion into a career, the “art” of jiu jitsu, and how to make improvements in your mind and life.

The most jiu jitsu-centric episode we’ve ever done. In the first hour, JR (brown belt at Holy City Jiu Jitsu) gives his thoughts on life, jiu jitsu, and pursuing excellence. In the final two hours, Sanda and Bob discuss everything from how to deal with difficult training partners in the gym, the benefits of competition, philosophy, Naruto, fatherhood, and more. Stick around for about 10 minutes of...

Jack Marin is a former law enforcement officer, and current department of defense contractor. He is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and an all-around great guy. In this episode, we discuss Jiu Jitsu, the Instagram page @policeposts, law-enforcement challenges, and marital arts culture.

It’s awesome

Matt is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu at Holy City Jiu Jitsu, a jiu jitsu instructor, public school teacher, phys Ed instructor, husband, son, and all around great guy. Bob and Matt discuss everything jiu jitsu, from favorite moves and training partners to drama within the community.

Enter Area 52 as Mike Sanda and Bob van Gorkom dive deep into the world of martial arts, jiu jitsu, personal improvement, politics, and modern society.

In this episode we delve into the intricate tapestry of human behavior, life goals, the art of jiu jitsu, the marvels of artificial intelligence, and the depth of spirituality. In this episode, we’re joined by two remarkable guests: Mike Sanda, a renowned human behavior expert and jiu jitsu coach, and Bob van Gorkom, a distinguished AI researcher and avid jiu jitsu practitioner. The episode kicks...

"Step into the dynamic realm of 'The BVG Experience,' hosted by the ever-curious Bob van Gorkom, a man on a mission to unravel the secrets of human optimization and self-transformation. This podcast is a mosaic of profound conversations with trailblazers from the diverse worlds of martial arts, entrepreneurship, self-improvement, jiu jitsu, spirituality, and the pulsating beat of current events. B...

"Join us for this episode as we a dive deep into the disciplined world of martial arts through the eyes of esteemed Jiu Jitsu black belt Mike Sanda. This episode is a journey through the intricate tapestry of combat sports, mental fortitude, spiritual awakening, and relentless self-improvement. Mike shares his profound insights from years on the mat, exploring how the principles of Jiu Jitsu exten...

Two part bonus episode - the content reflects the title ya weirdos.

Advice on how to get your ass in gear post-quarantine!

In this episode, recorded on April 28th 2020, I make predictions about the impacts of the lockdowns. I predicted large-scale civil unrest and riots around the corner. I encourage people to start asking different questions and give you some questions to start with.

In this episode I talk about going against the crowd, aligning our actions up with what we say, COVID. *NOTE: This episode was recorded March 31st 2020*

In this episode we discuss the simplest way to get started or get back on track.

Finding joy in the weightloss process.

Not really

Do hard things part two

Do hard things

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