The Open GuardCast

Apr 28, 2021

Episode 92 is an interview with Erik Astramecki. Erik is a brown belt under Rich Castro, a partner at EUG Promotions, and a very successful businessman. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Erik's Jiu Jitsu and business backgrounds
• His involvement with EUG Promotions
• EUG 1 review and EUG 2 preview
• And much...

Apr 24, 2021

OGC episode 91 is an interview with Pablo Lavaselli. Pablo is a black belt and recently won the World Pro in the 77kg division. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Pablo's start in Jiu Jitsu
• Training mainly in his garage
• Studying the top competitors
• Pablo's main influences
• Titles and accolades achieved throughout...

Apr 18, 2021

OGC episode 90 is an interview with Kenny Florian! Kenny is the former #1 contender in the UFC, a podcast host, and a commentator, among many other things. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Being on the Ultimate Fighter
• Training under Firas Zahabi
• Learning from specialists
• His relationship with Ryan Hall
• How to...

Apr 11, 2021

OGC episode 88 is an interview with Tyler Held! Tyler won No Gi Worlds as a blue belt and is currently a purple belt under Steve Rosenberg at Arizona Combat Sports. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Getting started in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu
• Enlisting in the army
• Training under Steve Rosenberg
• Winning No Gi...