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Send us a text We talk about the science of dietetics in our latest episode, featuring Nicole Franqui, a passionate jiu-jitsu practitioner and a dedicated registered dietitian. We also discuss the intersection of social media and nutrition, the benefits of endurance training, and the importance of consistency in fitness routines. Whether you're a j…

Send us a text This episode unfolds a tapestry of tenacity and technique, from the empowering insights of Penny Thomas' women's self-defense seminar to the varying styles of coaching. We take an inspiring ride, examining the nuance of color perception among artists, the invaluable skill of verbal judo, and the friendships that underpin our decision…

Send us a text Ever wonder about the intertwining paths of creative passion and martial discipline? From the mats of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the vulnerable showcase of a gallery wall, we traverse a diverse landscape of experiences, reflecting on the camaraderie and shared experiences that have shaped us along the way. This time around, we peel back …

Send us a text Ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdities of growing older while training Jiu-Jitsu? That's where we're at, a bunch of mat-side philosophers sharing how we balance laughter, lessons, and ligaments in our latest episode. We also delve into meatier topics of training strategies and the influence of age and injuries. Our banter c…

Send us a text From the wrestling mats to Jiu-Jitsu, our latest guest, Michael Jackula, shares how he came to train at North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Michael's wrestling background offers a glimpse into how his wrestler background has enhanced his jiu-jitsu performance. We also dive into the framework of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, Michael expla…

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Send us a text Danny, Ed, and I got some great training in last weekend. We talked about how and when to use lasso guard and the benefits of using it to control the pace of a match. It was a good conversation about all things Jiu Jitsu! We hope you enjoy the episode!저자 BJJ Mat Times

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Send us a text This week we sat down with Chris Payne. Chris is a blue belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us for about a year and a half. Chris competed at Jiu Jitsu World League in San Diego this past weekend, and we talked about the training leading up to the comp and the action on the mats. Thanks for listening…

Send us a text Saturday was a special night! Chance Snyder took part in his first MMA fight and brought home the win! I am super excited we were able to get together and have this post fight conversation. We hope you enjoy it!저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text In this On the Mats talk, Chris Drozd and I have a quick talk about leg locks and leg defense! We hope you enjoy the conversation!저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text In this episode of On the Mats, Jake and I discuss competition and competition training. Thanks for listening!!!저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text This week we talk with Todd Stedman. Todd is a purple belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us since roughly 2020. We cover the benefits of flow class, the feelings around transitioning from belt to belt, and the community we train in. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode. We will se…

Send us a text This week we talk with Rebeka O’Keefe. Rebeka is a brown belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us since the gym first opened! Rebeka is a teacher specializing in German language instruction and can speak several languages! Rebeka and I talk about her training over the past ten years and how she maintai…

Send us a text This week we talk with one of my close friends, Chris Roberts. Chris is a retired Navy Chief and retired police officer. We have been buddies for over a decade and we decided to get together and talk about his twenty years in the Navy and some of our conversations before he moves out of the Southern California area. Thanks for listen…

Send us a text This week we talk with Julio Valdez. Julio is a white belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us for about two years. He is also a Marine Corps Veteran, Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, and high school wrestler! Julio and I talk about his service in the Marine Corps, how he found jiu jitsu, and what…

Send us a text This is a quick talk we call On the Mats, where we talk live after training and have a shortened discussion about jiu jitsu. This installment is with North Coast purple belt Jessie Stedman. We hope you enjoy the conversation!저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text This week we talk with Zack Kovacs. Zack is a white belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu and has been training with us for about a year. He is also an Army Infantry Veteran and wrestler. His experience in Army combatives and years of wrestling make rounds with him a bit more challenging than the average white belt! We also talk…

Send us a text This is a quick talk we call On the Mats, where we talk live after training and have a shortened discussion about jiu jitsu. This installment is with North Coast brown belt Carlos Perez. We hope you enjoy the conversation.저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text This week we talked with Ed Lopez, a purple belt training out of Halo Jiu Jitsu in Fresno, CA. Ted shares his experience of training and recovering as an older grappler and how to be effective on the mats. We also discuss the Halo team matches at Fight to Win and how the gym supports and competes at the event! Thanks for listening, a…

Send us a text This is a quick talk we call On the Mats, where we talk live after training and have a shortened discussion about jiu jitsu. This installment is with North Coast black belt and instructor, Terence DeToy. We hope you enjoy the conversation.저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text This is a quick talk we call On the Mats, where we talk live after training and have a shortened discussion about jiu jitsu. This installment is with Justin Hoepner, a black belt, friend, and drilling partner training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. We hope you enjoy the conversation.저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text This week we talked with Ciara Gutierrez, a blue belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Ciara brings a brightness to the gym, and we are lucky to have her with us! She shares her experience with sign language, multiple gyms, and life on the move over the past few years. Now that Ciara is back in Southern California, she is train…

Send us a text This week we talk with Liane Burchette, a purple belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Liane talks with us about training, life in the Navy, and training while deployed. We also talk about personal sacrifice with a career of military service and the difficulties of military life. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the …

Send us a text A quick conversation with Big Los and Todd about the Flow Class and how it's helping our game. We hope you enjoy the shorter format in between longer interviews.저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text This week we talked with Carly Drelleshak, a blue belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Carly shares a bit about her jiu jitsu journey and how the 75 Hard program has transformed her approach to setting goals and making changes in her life. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode. We will see you on the mats!!!…

Send us a text This week we talked with Jon Aasted, a blue belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Jon shares a bit about his background in law enforcement, the military, and battling cancer twice. Jon also talks about leaving jiu jitsu in 2018 and returning after a four year break. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode. We wi…

Send us a text This week we talked with Cody Guy! Cody is a blue belt training out of Excel in Oceanside and is a frequent visitor to open mat at North Coast. Cody is also an amateur boxer with Nevarez Boxing and has around fifteen fights under his belt. Cody has a wealth of information to share about his training and what makes him successful in b…

Send us a text Derek and I talked about how he found jiu jitsu and some wild times on the mat this week. Derek has cardio for days and can push his training partners to their cardio limits. He competes frequently and always hits the mats with intensity and intent. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Thanks…

Send us a text This week we talked with Sean Fallon. If you are looking for a challenging and heavy round, look no further. Sean is one of the very first people I ever rolled with and helped introduce me to the world of jiu jitsu. He gives us his perspective on ego and how letting it go can help improve your game. We also talk about how some of the…

Send us a text This week we talked with Corey O’Keefe, a brown belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. I have known Corey since the beginning of my jiu jitsu journey, and he has been one of my training partners that has helped shape my game. Corey shares his story of getting started and insight on how to train in class and prepare for competiti…

Send us a text This week we are talking with Texas Ben Rodriguez. He is a blue belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu in Vista, CA. He has been one of my training partners for the last year or so, and unfortunately, he will be leaving us and moving on to the next phase in his life and career on the East Coast. I'm glad we had the opportunity to…

Send us a text This week we talk with Shaun Skelton, a purple belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Shaun takes some time to speak with us about his journey, his life, and his perspective on how we keep moving forward through hardship in life and on the mats. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode. We will see you on the mats…

Send us a text This week Charles and I talked about mindset, competition, and the benefits of jiu jitsu. We also spent much of our time talking about how helping others helps you. We hope you enjoy the conversation!저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text Today we talk with No Gi Billy out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu about his years training and what keeps him on the mats. We had a great conversation about transitioning from belt to belt, diet, and training outside of jiu jitsu. We hope you enjoy the discussion!저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text This week Jessie, Alma, and Carly talk about what it’s like to train in a sport where the participants are typically men. They each talk about different challenges, how they overcame them, and offer their perspective on rolling with various opponents. We hope you enjoy the conversation!…

Send us a text Today we talked to a few competitors from North Coast Jiu Jitsu about their matches at Jiu Jitsu World League Del Mar. It was great seeing the team compete and watching them put what we train to work on the mats! Just in case I didn't mention their names during the interview, the list is below! Interviews - 1) Tyler Moulton 2) Derric…

Send us a text We talked with Laurynn “Iron Butterfly” Garcia this week, who is just coming off a win via TKO at Epic 48. Laurynn is a brown belt training out of Excel Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside, and she is also a coach! We are fortunate to get Laurynn’s perspective on training for jiu jitsu and MMA and talk about what is involved with getting ready fo…

Send us a text This week we talked with Steve “Thunderbeast” Kozola about jiu jitsu, MMA, and the mindset of training. Steve stepped into the cage a total of seventeen times before retiring in 2020. Although he has retired, he’s not finished. Steve is still involved in martial arts and jiu jitsu as a coach with Gracie Carlsbad and instructor at Koz…

Send us a text After some time off due to a knee injury, Alma is getting back to training. We had a great conversation about the challenges life will throw at you and the community of jiu jitsu. We also find out some interesting facts about Alma's grappling background! From wrestling to rock climbing, Alma is about action and pushing her limits. We…

Send us a text Today we talked with Adam out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. Adam has been one of my training partners for the last few years, and rolling with Adam brings unique challenges because of his sheer power and strength. He is also an avid weight lifter, and we talk about his training regimen and how he approaches working out and Jiu Jitsu. The…

Send us a text Today we talk with Adrian about his ups and down with training and what it's like taking a few breaks from the game then returning. Adrian loves to share what he has learned over the past five years of training, and he is a great person to roll and learn with. We hope you enjoy the episode!…

Send us a text The Wrasslin' Sasquatch and I spend some time talking about his career and getting back into jiu jitsu. We also get into some talks about wrestling and how it helps with jiu jitsu transitions and how to be effective in a scramble. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the conversation!…

Send us a text After a few requests to be on the other side of the table, it has been done. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my wife, Angela, and she asked all of the heavy hitter questions! LOL!!! I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening!!!저자 BJJ Mat Times

Send us a text Jon and I spent some time joking around and talking about when we trained together at North Coast Jiu Jitsu. In early 2020 he moved out of state but kept training and making jiu jitsu a significant part of his life. He now trains out of Alliance Atlanta and has some great stories to tell us about training, competition, and how jiu ji…

Send us a text This week we talked with Ryan Grandon, a black belt training out of North Coast Jiu Jitsu. It was great to speak with him about how he trains, his thoughts on training for competition, his recovery regimen, and teaching. Ryan is a great professor and training partner who spends extra time building the skillset of those around him and…