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The Open GuardCast

Aug 29, 2020

Episode 45 if OGC is an interview with Adam Ferrara. Adam is a black belt under AJ Sousa and won the No-gi Pan Ams at brown belt, among many other titles. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • ADCC Trials
  • Competing while holding down a full time job
  • Coaching high school wrestling
  • Wrestling training vs. Jiu Jitsu...


Aug 23, 2020

Open GuardCast Episode 44 is an interview with Kody Steele of Brazilian Fight Factory. Kody is coming off big wins at Who's #1 and Fight to Win, so we had to have him on the show! Topics covered in this episode include:

  • Kody's recent super fight matches
  • Transitioning from a wrestling base to Jiu Jitsu
  • Training with the...


Aug 21, 2020

Episode 43 of the Open GuardCast is an interview with multiple time World and ADCC champion Andre Galvao. In addition to being one of the most accomplished Jiu Jitsu competitors of all time, Andre is also the head of Atos HQ, an academy that has produced countless champions. Topics discussed in this episode...


Aug 18, 2020

Episode 42 of OGC is an interview with Andrew Wiltse & Jordan Peitzman. Andrew is competing on BJJ Woodstock this Saturday! We discuss:

  • The BJJ Woodstock tournament
  • Andrew's recent super fights
  • And much more...

Be sure to catch BJJ Woodstock this Saturday live on YouTube!


Aug 17, 2020

Episode 41 of OGC is an interview with Lucas Valente of Gracie Barra. Lucas is the 2019 IBJJF Worlds Silver medalist and has won many other titles throughout his career. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Lucas's start in Jiu Jitsu
  • How his faith has helped guide him through his career
  • Lucas's mentors in Jiu...