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Ep 879 – Beyond the Mat w/ Robert Drysdale
How much of what you know about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is actually true? Robert Drysdale joins John to challenge the myths, unpack the real history of the Gracies, and reveal how competition, culture and commercialization transformed BJJ into the sport we know today.
Ep 877 – The Road to ADCC
What does it really take to prepare for ADCC? John is joined by resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Sofiani, to dig into the strength, conditioning and BJJ training behind elite grappling performance, and why getting stronger is only part of the equation. If you want to know what it takes to show up ready when the stakes are highest, start here.
Ep 853 – The Grind to ADCC w/ Felipe Costa
Felipe Costa joins John to break down his upcoming fight, ADCC 2026 preparation, and the realities of elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From training intensity and mindset to strength, conditioning, and recovery, Costa shares what it takes to compete (and win) at the highest level.
Ep 848 – Training for the Olympics of Grappling
Felipe Costa and Victor Hugo join John to break down how they train for the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championship, the “Olympics of grappling”. Learn elite strength and conditioning strategies, BJJ training methods, recovery protocols, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level of submission wrestling.
Ep 814 – Beyond the Trends: What Really Works for Performance & Durability
John and Arash break down the truth about strength training, jiu-jitsu prep, fascia-specific workouts, and trending diets like Mark Bell’s sugar protocol. They go deep on gut health, raw dairy, and fermented foods. If you’re tired of gimmicks and want real, actionable strategies to boost performance and durability, this episode is your wake-up call.
Ep 797 – Xande Ribeiro: Jiu-Jitsu Mastery & Brotherhood
Discover the secrets to dominating jiu-jitsu and building a legacy with world champion Xande Ribeiro. Xande shares his journey from the streets of Manaus to becoming a living legend, discussing the mindset, brotherhood, and timeless discipline that set true masters apart. Whether you’re a grappler or strength athlete, this conversation will give you the tools to level up in life and on the mats.
Black Belt Mentality: Six Tips for Mastering Mastery
A lot has been said, correctly, about the benefit of maintaining a “White Belt Mentality.” Indeed, my…
Ep 750 – BJJ Tactics & MMA Evolution
Explore the ever-evolving landscape of MMA. Victor Hugo and Felipe Costa join me to peel back the…
To Victor Belong The Spoils
Power Athlete Victor Hugo: Dragon Slaying BJJ World Champion In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), there…
Ep 692 – World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Xande Ribeiro
Family, Honour, Respect, Loyalty, Attitude & Discipline. Xande Ribeiro, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and two-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion…
