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The roll continues with Alex Ueda! Alex is a black belt from Gracie University where he teaches classes for all ages and skill levels.
Our conversation is thought-provoking and covers a wide range of topics. From the serious to the silly, Alex is a man of depth and adventure!

The roll continues as we're joined by four incredible women grapplers who were gracious enough to come to the (ahem) studio and share their story. In this episode we hear Carla, Sandra R, Sandra C, and Lisa talk about what brought them to the mat, why they stayed, and the challenges they faced in a mostly-male environment. 
Come share in the laughs and the insights! 

The roll continues as we are joined by Andy. A brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Andy has been training for over 16 years and shares with us his experiences that lead him to the Army, his book Zarqawi's Ice Cream, and what he is doing since leaving the army. We also talk belt promotions with Cory and Juan!

The roll continues as Matthew joins the show! He talks about getting into wrestling in High School, how he felt when his dad started Jiu-Jitsu, and the sparring that lead him to make the leap!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Do you roll when you aren't in class? Do you take your mats, grab your gi, and spar with your buddies in the park or the beach? We talk about meeting up in a garage and the benefits and community that we have experienced.
We also introduce our good friend Juan and hear about his Jiu-Jitsu story!

How do you talk to the people in life about grappling? It isn't always easy to translate lingo like rolling, tapping, and berimbolo to those not in the know. But overcoming those barriers leads to being able to share this art that we love!

We also talk about the time it takes to learn grappling. Whether it's measured in time, people we catch, or escapes we make, it takes time and dedication.
And if you couldn't catch anyone anymore, would you still train?
Starring Patrick, Cory, Mark, and introducing Matt!