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Jul 28, 2020

OGC episode 36 is an interview with AJ Sousa. AJ has been a black belt since 2014 and is the owner and head instructor of GF Team Ft. Lauderdale. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • How AJ became an academy owner
  • Commentary in Jiu Jitsu
  • Current shift to more professional no gi competition
  • Optimal rule sets
  • And...


Jul 24, 2020

OGC episode 35 is an interview with Nate Fenton. Nate is a brown belt under Matt Leighton and the co-owner of Breaking Point BJJ in Davenport, Iowa. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Nate's start in Jiu Jitsu
  • The legendary MMA history of Iowa
  • Finding balance as a competitor
  • Being an academy owner/instructor
  • BJJ...


Jul 20, 2020

Episode 34 of OGC is a discussion of recent professional Jiu Jitsu events. Events discussed include F2W, Third Coast Grappling, and the upcoming BJJ Stars event. Matches discussed include:

  • Lucas Barbosa vs. Felipe Andrew
  • John Combs vs. Roberto Jimenez
  • Manuel Ribamar vs Johnatha Alves
  • Edwin Najmi vs. Queixinho
  • Elizabeth...


Jul 12, 2020

Episode 33 of OGC is an interview with the Bolo Bros, Nick Salles and Danny Maira. Nick and Danny are two of the top competitors from Marcelo Garcia's academy in New York City. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Recent changes to their training schedule
  • Making a living Jiu Jitsu athlete
  • Improving during...


Jul 9, 2020

Episode 32 of OGC is an interview with David Garmo. David is a black belt under Danny Agemy and the co-owner of Assembly Jiu Jitsu in Michigan. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • David's start in Jiu Jitsu
  • Coming up in the Midwest BJJ scene
  • His brand, Modern Flow
  • Training in Tokyo at Carpe Diem
  • Pre-tournament...