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The Open GuardCast

Feb 28, 2021

Episode 83 of OGC is an interview with Thiago Macedo. Thiago is the current featherweight Pan American Champion and is part of the 8 man -160 lb bracket at EUG Promotions upcoming event on April 3rd in Las Vegas. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • EUG Promotions inaugural event
  • Thiago's early days competing in...


Feb 21, 2021

Episode 82 of OGC is an interview with Andy Murasaki. Andy is a black belt under Andre and Angelica Galvao and will be competing at EUG Promotions inaugural event on April 3, 2021. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Competing at the upcoming EUG Promotions event
  • Andy's strength and conditioning training
  • Training...


Feb 20, 2021

Open GuardCast Episode 81 is an interview with Shane Jamil Hill-Taylor. Shane is a black belt under Lloyd Irvin and an IBJJF World Champion at blue, purple, brown, and black belt. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • EUG Promotions, for which Shane will be competing on April 3, 2021
  • Training under Master Donnie in...


Feb 18, 2021

Episode 80 of OGC is an interview with Italo Moura. Italo is a black belt under Murilo Santana and Cicero Costha and has achieved great results in the IBJJF tournament scene. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Italo's start in Jiu Jitsu
  • Training at Cicero Costha's gym in Brazil
  • His plans for traveling, training,...


Feb 15, 2021

Episode 79 of OGC is an interview with Hector Vasquez of EUG Promotions. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Hector's training background under Cobrinha
  • The April 3rd EUG Promotions event
  • Hector's business experience running a jiu jitsu academy, an MMA promotion, and a clothing company
  • Plans for EUG Promotions...