The Open GuardCast

Dec 29, 2020

Episode 67 of OGC is an interview with Raf Esparza. Raf is the host of Verbal Tapcast & The Grappling Hour, two of our favorite Jiu Jitsu podcasts. Topics in this epsiode include:

• Raf's start in Podcasting
• Raf's start in Jiu Jitsu
• Finding a niche for his podcasts
• Advice for Jake and Danny
• And much more...

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Dec 26, 2020

Episode 66 of OGC is an interview with Haisam Rida. Haisam was born in Ghana before relocating to Japan, where he spent most of his youth and young adulthood. He is a black belt under Yuki Ishikawa and recently moved to Detroit, Michigan to train at Assembly Jiu Jitsu with David Garmo. Topics in this...

Dec 20, 2020

OGC episode 65 is an interview with Estevan Martinez. Estevan earned the nickname "The Giant Slayer" after competing in and winning open class divisions as a rooster weight. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Estevan's double gold performance at American Nationals
• His start in Jiu Jitsu
• Moving from New Mexico to...

Dec 14, 2020

Josh McKinney returns for episode 64 of OGC. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Josh and Jake's epic battle at American Nationals
• MMA Jiu Jitsu vs sport Jiu Jitsu
• Fighting through submissions
• And special announcements from both Josh and Jake

Be sure to listen to Josh's podcast, the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show and...

Dec 10, 2020

Episode 63 of OGC is an interview with Pedro Serrano. Pedro is a black belt under Romula Barral and the head instructor of Ultra Jiu Jitsu. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Pedro's ups and downs during the covid pandemic
• His start in Jiu Jitsu
• Training at GB Northridge
• Opening an academy
• His goals as a...