Open Mat Radio

Episode 69 – Kevin Howell Part 2

Richard — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:39:01 +0000

On this weeks episode we have part two of our two-part series with Kevin Howell! In this interview we talk about his academy and what it’s like running it, the many ways Andre Galvao has influenced him, the Matt Barvo controversy, Kevin’s split with Leandro Vieira, a debate on Star Wars and jiu-jitsu and much more!

Episode 68 – Kevin Howell Part 1

Richard — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:19:59 +0000

On this weeks episode we have part one of our two-part series with Kevin Howell! In this interview we talk about his books with Saulo Ribeiro, Andre Galvao and Dave Camarillo, the different tools available to learn brazilian jiu-jitsu, the strengths and weaknesses of books and dvds, training with guys like Leo Vieira, Leandro Vieira, Andre Galvao and Marcio Feitosa and much more!

Episode 67 – Pete the Greek Letsos

Richard — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:51:59 +0000

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Pete the Greek Letsos on the show! In this interview we talk about his time in Brazil where he spent several years, training with big teams like Gracie Barra, Carlson Gracie and Oswaldo Alves, training with guys like Andre Galvao, Jacare, Fredon Paixaio, BJ Penn and Tony de Souza, returning from a career ending neck injury, running his academy in Chicago and much more!

Bonus Episode – Sean Coleman

Richard — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:33:45 +0000

On this bonus episode, we have Sean Coleman from BJJinEthiopia.com! In the interview we talk about taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Ethiopia, working with some of the Refugees there, working in the city and much more.

Episode 65 – Leo Vieira Part 2

Richard — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:53:38 +0000

On this weeks episode we have part two of our two-part series with Leo Vieira, from a Pawn to a King! In this interview we talk about working with Demian Maia in his recent UFC fight, Leo’s MMA career, his thoughts on the technical progession of jiu-jitsu, the IBJJF’s role in popularizing jiu-jitsu, his thoughts on sponsoships, respecting the older generations of red belts and much more!

Episode 64 – Leo Vieira Part 1

Richard — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:04:30 +0000

On this weeks episode we have part one of our two-part series with Leo Vieira, from a Pawn to a King! In this interview we talk about his most significant fights that defined his career, his ADCC 2011 experience, the evolution of his career as a coach where he went from being a student of Romero Jacare Cavalcanti to the break up of Alliance, Master, Brasa and much more!

Nic Gregoriades – The Spirit Of Jiu Jitsu

Richard — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:04:31 +0000

Jiu Jitsu filmmaker Stuart Cooper and Roger Gracie black belt Nic Gregoriades collaborated to produce this short documentary on the gentle art. Nic shares his philosophies on life and jiu jitsu, his ‘Soul Rolling’ sparring method and how his discovery of yoga has revolutionised his training. Shot on location at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand.

http://www.stuartcooperfilms.com
http://www.jiujitsubrotherhood.com

Episode 63 – Denny Prokopos

Richard — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:29:12 +0000

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Denny Prokopos on the show! In this interview we talk about his endeavors as an athlete and as a coach, the people who’ve impacted his jiu-jitsu over the years, his upcoming superfight against Justin Rader, tournament rulesets, getting into the right mindset and much more!

Episode 62 – Rafael Lovato Jr. and Sim Go

Richard — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:06:36 +0000

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Rafael Lovato Jr. and Sim Go on the show! In this interview we talk about the changes they’ve seen in the american grappling scene over the years, competition rule sets, suggestions to improve tournaments, owning and operating a successful jiu-jitsu academy and much more!

Episode 61 – Adam Benshea

Richard — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:37:51 +0000

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio we have Adam Benshea from Paragon BJJ on the show! In this interview we talk about his jiu-jitsu, wrestling and judo background, teaching at the Alliance HQ in Atlanta with Master Jacare, using specific exercises to improve your jiu-jitsu, creating a good training environment, mental preparation tips and much more!