San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Podcast

Wesley Burriesci
  • 5.0 (16)
  • Health & Fitness

A podcast by and for members of San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and for those who are interested in jiu jitsu!

Episodes

  1. 06/17/2020

    Episode 10: Adan Martinez

    Adan is a blue belt at the gym who started training in 2018. He’s a police officer and a devoted husband and father. We talk about how he got started at SDBJJ and how he got started as a police officer.  6:45 How he got started at Jiu Jitsu  10:16 How he got started as a police officer  26:33 Most memorable call 36:54 Hobbies outside of Jiu Jitsu  Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  2. 06/10/2020

    Episode 8: Jason Peek

    Jason is a blue belt war veteran, comedian, and father. He and I discuss starting jiu jitsu to have goals to pursue, to be able to defend himself, and much more.  4:04 How he got started 8:11 Challenging your ego 12:00 How jiu jitsu helped Jason quit drinking 18:44 The importance of being on time 20:29 His hobbies outside of jiu jitsu 21:26 How he approaches stand-up comedy 25:03 The benefits/importance of jiu jitsu in his life 27:43 Why jiu jitsu is good for war veterans 30:41 His annual "Thanksgiving Throw-down" with his brother Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  3. 06/10/2020

    Episode 9: Nick Taylor

    Nick Taylor is a black belt who has been with Sensei Paulo at SDBJJ for more than 10 years. We talk about how he got started, the importance of getting back to basics, and more. 2:24 Styles of different players at the gym 7:25 Going back to basics 19:51 How he got started 30:17 Proper training vs "brawling" 38:17 One of the meanings of being a black belt 46:06 Kind words from Nick Taylor Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  4. 06/03/2020

    Episode 7: Charlene Juarez

    Charlene discusses how her family got started training at SDBJJ, her perspective on training as both a mom and a woman, the lessons and joy jiu jitsu has given her, and much more. 1:35 How she and her kids have been staying busy during time off 12:51 How she and her kids got started 15:04 Starting jiu jitsu to reunite her family 17:44 Making progress by setting small goals 21:25 How jiu jitsu has impacted her health and her life 27:41 What she's learned from competing 33:10 The benefits of growing up with difficulties 36:36 The importance of training judo 45:20 Kind words from people around the gym that have gone a long way Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com Promo code AMB_WES_FRIENDS at store.tapcancerout.org

  5. 05/27/2020

    Episode 6: Sensei Adam Schmaltz

    Sensei Adam talks about how he started training and teaching at SDBJJ, the importance of standing your ground against bullies, why jiu jitsu is the best martial arts for kids, and more. Show notes: 2:13 Questions and concepts about jiu jitsu according to Adam  27:43 The biomechanical explanation for being "rusty" 32:07 How did you get started? 39:38 Why jiu jitsu is the best martial art to teach your kids 42:15 The importance of standing your ground against bullies 51:24 Lessons Adam learned studying physical education and childhood development while he got his undergraduate degree 1:05:07 The biggest lessons he's learned from jiu jitsu 1:18:14 What each belt represents in stages of learning according to Adam Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  6. 05/22/2020

    Episode 5: Emmett Rodriguez

    Emmett and I discuss training to manage anxiety, having hard conversations with people you care about, the typical person you might expect to encounter at the gym, life lessons learned on the mats, and more. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  7. 05/16/2020

    Episode 4: Josh Kaechele

    Josh talks about being enamored with jiu jitsu after seeing Royce Gracie in the early UFC events, starting training a little later in life, and some life lessons that translate directly from being on the mats. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  8. 05/16/2020

    Episode 3: Sammy Reese

    Sammy talks about the early days at the gym, how jiu jitsu keeps him level-headed, and how it has become a staple in his life for the last 15 years. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  9. 05/15/2020

    Episode 2: Nicci Brown

    Nicci talks about how jiu jitsu helped her feel secure, gain confidence, and make some lifelong friendships for her and her son. Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

  10. 05/11/2020

    Episode 1: Nick Rottunda

    Nick Rottunda talks about training at the dojo with his son, Zaal, as well as his experience with other martial arts and how your game evolves as you get older.  Check out @sdbjj on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and at sdbjj.com

    Episode 1: Nick Rottunda
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A podcast by and for members of San Diego Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and for those who are interested in jiu jitsu!

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