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The Open GuardCast

Jul 21, 2021

Episode 101 of the Open GuardCast is an interview with Ryan McGuire. Ryan runs 3rd Coast Grappling and recently announced he'll be the new matchmaker for Fight to Win. Hear from Ryan about how the position came about and what he expects from 3GC and F2W moving forward! Subscribe to our Patreon page for exclusive OGC...


Jul 19, 2021

We made it to episode 100! Our guest today is Ryan Bader. Ryan is the Bellator Heavyweight champion, a former collegiate wrestling All-American at ASU, and a brown belt in jiu-jitsu. W discuss wrestling, jiu-jitsu, Ryan's MMA career and much more! Follow Ryan on Instagram at @ryanbader!


Jul 16, 2021

Welcome to the first episode of the Open GuardCast Listener Series! If you'd like to be a part of this and come on the podcast, check out our Patreon page. We can't wait to interact with more of our listeners! This first episode is with Spencer Selmon. Spencer is a brown belt at Swamp Fox Jiu-Jitsu. Hear about Spencer's...


Jul 11, 2021

OGC 99 is a recap of IBJJF American Nationals. Our own Jake Watson competed in the heavyweight division in both gi and no gi, earning a bronze medal in the gi and a silver medal in no gi. Hear Jake's thoughts on the tournament and what we're looking forward to with the podcast!


Jul 8, 2021

OGC episode 98 is an interview with Ram Ananda. Ram is a black belt under Cobrinha and won the Worlds in the brown belt adult light featherweight division at 36 years old. Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • Ram's introduction to Jiu Jitsu
  • Starting the sport in his 30's
  • Choosing Jiu Jitsu as his...