Listen as we sit down with seasoned competitor Ahmed Ghoneim. 

In this episode, I sit down with YJJS athlete Justin Hume. Justin has a judo background and has really made a name for himself on the jiu-jitsu scene. Listen to Justin tell his story and some experiences along the way. 

In this episode the guys welcome Jiu-jitsu athlete Alika Foster. Alika is the son os Kalani Foster and is the head instructor at JG Academy in Tracy California. Listen to Alika tell his story of how he came up and also get to haar what he has going on! Like and Subscribe for more!!

In this episode the guys discuss the CJI and all the fantasy booking with that. Also listen to them get into some fun topics. Subscribe to Grapplers Talk for more!

In this episode the guys sit down with owner of Ronin Jiu-jitsu Bjj Black Belt Ernest Mello. Enerst discusses his early days grappling and how he started his academy. Follow the podcast for more!

Check out this episode of Grapplers Talk with Matias Heredia. Matias has one hell of a story coming from immigerant parents from Argentina. Listen as he discusses his and his family's  involvment in the search and rescue efforts for 2 recent drowning victims in the area lately. Matis is an active competitor in BJJ and known to be the next big thing. Subcribe for more from Grapplers Talk.

In this episode the guys welcome longtime friend and MMA pioneer in the central valley Isaac Dejesus. Listen as Isaac discuses his journey through MMA and jiu-jitsu. Tune in each week for more from Grapplers Talk. 

This episode the guys discuss opening Dave's Academy. Listen as they banter and discuss all things grappling. Tune in each week for more from Grapplers Talk.

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In this episode the guys talk to creator of Backwoods Bjj Retreat Rob Lewis. Listen to the guys go over Robs journey through Bjj and how he started Backwoods retreat. like....Subscribe.....& review

In this Episdoe the guys have a great convo with owner of Stockton Jiu-jitsu Academy. Listen to Rich go over his journey through Jiu-jitsu. The guys dive deep into how Rich is able to create a great culture in his gym. This is one episode that you dont want to miss. Check out his Academy & flollow him on instagram for more.

In this episode listen to Chris and Dave have a little fun and play over rated or under appreciated. Also in this episode the guys discuss the ADCC trials. Tune in each week and dont forget to Subscribe to the podcast for more!!!

In this episode i sit down with my very own friend and student, Jesse Cantu. Jesse is a MMA veteran who started many years ago. Listen to him tell his story and talk about his journey and how he has made his way back into jiu-jitsu and the competition scene. Don't miss out each and every week.

In this episode the guys dive deep with owner of Ares bjj Stockton/BBB BJJ Black Belt Kalani Foster. Listen to his journey through martial arts. Kalani discusses coming up in the early days, how he started BBB, and goes over his recent stem cell treatment from CPI. Dont forget to Subscribe for more content!

This week Dave is sick. Listen to the guys discuss different aspects of the ibjjf and the difficulty of getting registered with their tournaments. The guys also cover many other topics on grappling inclding steroids. LIKE.....SUBSCRIBE......& REVIEW

In this Episode the guys welcome MMA Legend and Pioneer Tim Mckenzie. Listen to Tim discuss his recent BJJ competition, talk old fight stories, and hear about him falling back im love with Jiu-jitsu. Tune in each week. LIKE....SUBSCRIBE........& REVIEW.

Welcome to Grapplers Talk. Listen to Chris and Dave discuss their goal and mission for starting the podcast. The guys also go into their journey through jiu-jitsu and future plans for the podcast. Follow on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to the Grapplers Talk Youtube channel. Like....Subscribe....& Review.

Welcome to Grapplers Talk! With your hosts Chris & Dave they will take you down the journey with some if the worlds best grapplers. Listen each week and stay motivated by listening to the best Podcast for grapplers that there is. Also don't forget each week to leave us a review & Subscribe to the show! Also we are available on Facebook and Instagram! 

In this episode we sit down with Michael Hillebrand. Michael is the owner and head coach at 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu Oakland. Listen as he tells his story of how he got into Bjj and all of the highs and lows along the journey. Find out how he started 10thplanet Oakland and where he plans to go in the future.

Tune in as we talk to Justin Andrews. Justin is the No gi Coach at Black Lion Academy in Grand Rapids Michigan. In this episode he tells the story of how he got started & some fun stories about coaching former UFC champion Jamahal Hill. Tune in each and every week for more vrom Grapplers talk

In this very special episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with Kirk, Will, & Alika. Listen to them discuss their journey and some awesome stories along the way. This episode is full of laughs. Make sure to tune in each and every week for the best grappling and BJJ content.

In this episdoe we welcome a good friend of the show Rob. Rob runs Backwoods BJJ Retreat. Listen to how his past retreats have gone & what he plans to do this year. 

In this episode we welcome back Chris to the show along siide a good training partner, Jackson Steele. Jackson is a young man with so much potential. Listen to Jackson tell his story and listen to what sets him apart from his competition.

In this episode we sit down with 10th Planet Black Belt, Alex Canders. Alex is the owner of 10th Planet Walnut Creek. Listen to him tell his story on the early days and how he got started in the world of jiu-jitsu and grappling. Alex is a high level competitor who still competes in Bjj and MMA. This is an inspiring episode filled with knowlege.

In this episode i sit down with coach and instructor at Gracie Fighter Pleasant Hill Guga Campos. Guga is a high level Black Belt from Brazil. Listen to his story only on Grapplers Talk.

In this episode I sit down with Black Belt Shile Bacca. Shile has been in this game for a long time starting in 1998. Listen to him tell his story and how it was coming up in Stockton during the rise of MMA. This is an episode full of Stockton history that you don't want to miss.

In this episode we welcome Black Belt and Ibjjf World Champion Ahmed White. Ahmed trains at Ralph Gracie Academy. Listen as we discuss his journey through martial arts and mma and how we got to where he is now. This is a great episode ffrom the beginner to the most experienced grapplers. Tune in each and every week for more!

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Enjoy this Best of Episode with all of the finalist for guest of the year! Voting ends December 28th on our instagram poll. Go vote now! WIll it be Don, Kirk, or Austin?

In this episode, I sit down with BJJ superstar Nate Hernandez. Nate is a young man that has built a big name in the grappling world and this month he makes his UFC BJJ debut. Listen to Nate tell his story on how he started and how he takes his approach to training and competiting at the highest level. Tune in each and every week for more of the best grappling content.

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In this Episode I welcome the team over at RipNRoll. Listen as they discuss how they started the company and how the product come to be. This is a love story for the ages. Find out the inspiration behind the design and how they look to grow the brand in the future.

In this episode Dave and Chris reunite for a fun episode full and laughs and just getting caught up. See whats been going on with the guys and their training as of late. Tune in each and every week for more grappling content.

Listen as we highlight moments with the Buffalo Black Brotherhood.

In this episode I welcome The Grinch Mike McCulloch on the pod. Mike is a proud hobbyist of jiu-jitsu. Listen to Mike talk about how he just was looking to keep his son active to becoming a practitioner himself. Mike also discusses what keeps him training at Stockton Jiu-Jitsu and how he looks at his approach to training.

This week, I sit down with David Mitchell. David is a Bjj Black Belt Wold Champion, Instructor, and #1 Ibjjf Ranked competitor (2023=2024).  Listen as David shares his journey on and off the mats from competiting at the hightest level to building a community through BJJ. Whether you're chasing metals or just looking to improve your training, this episode is packed with insights from one of the sports most driven athletes.

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In this episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with head coach and owner of Sabre Jiu-jitsu Bryant Pangelinan. Listen to Bryant tell his story of the early days and how he got his start in bjj. In this Episode we get into his mindset in competition as well as how he grew Sabre into what it is today.

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In this episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with the team over at Arte Suave Elite. Listen as Alfredo and Don discuss the big announcement and new partnership with FLO Grappling. The guys talk about what it took to get the deal done and what that means for the brand going forward. Make sure to follow Grapplers Talk for all the latest news in the world of BJJ.

Listen as we sit down with the owner of the clothing brand Ground Gamer, Brandon Correa. Brandon has been in the game for quite some time and has established his Brand as one of the top local brands in our area. Tune in as we discuss his journey and how Ground Gamer was built from the ground up. 

In this episode, I sit down with none other than Kurt Osiander, a true legend in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Known for his relentless style, deep technical knowledge, and influence across generations of grapplers. Kurt shares raw stories, hard-earned lessons and insights you won't hear anywhere else.

We dive into what it takes to stay sharp on the mats for decades, the evolution of Jiu-jitsu through his eye, and what seperates good grapplers from great ones.

If you love Jiu-jitsu, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Tap in and hear directly from one of the most respected figures in the game

In this episode of Grappplers Talk, we welcome competitor Nima Harirchian. Nima is a big guy with even BIGGER talent This weekend Nima takes on Kirk Truhill for the Arte Suave Blue Belt Open Weight championship. Tune in as we hear his story and see how he takes his training approach. Tune in each and every week for the best Grappling content.

This week I sit down with jiu-jitsu athlete and former mma fighter Geoff Stovall. Geoff has been in the grappling scene for a long time. Listen to Geoff Discuss his struggles along the way and what it was like moving from California to Alabama. Tune in each and every week.

This episode of Grapplers Talk, features Jessica Lawley, an acomplished figure in the world of BJJ. In this episode Jessica disusses her journey in the sport, her experiences, and challenges along the way. She also shares insights into her mindset and the impact of jiu-jitsu on her life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of the sport's rising stars.

On this episode of Grapplers Talk, i sit down with Mike Piekarski, better known as Doctor Kickass, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Combat Athlete Performance Coach, Former Pro MMA fighter, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.

Mike Brings a rare Combination of clinical expertise and real combat experience. We dive deep into:

• Injury prevention and recovery strategies for BJJ athletes
• The truth about common grappling injuries.
• How strength and conditioning should be tailored for jiu-jitsu and mma

Whether you're a BJJ competitor, or a MMA fan interested in the science behind performance, this conversation will give you tools to train smarter and recover faster.

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We break down the results of CJI weekend.

Join Dave and Chris as they Break down the Super Bowl weekend of BJJ. In this episode the guys cover Master Worlds and Jiu-jitsu Con and CJI. Listen as the guys give their highlights and predictions.

In this episode I welcome head coach of "The Lair" Mike Flach. Mike is a seasoned mma fighter who shifted his foocus to training and teaching jiu-jitsu full time. Overcoming a battle with cancer, Mike shows what it takes to be a warrior on and off the mats. Listen to his story of how he got started and where he p.ans to take his gym and his own competitons in the future. 

In this episode we welcome the man behind one of the top brands in grappling, Efrem Villasenor. Efrem is a true martial artist and behind the clothing and belt company Obikano. Listen to the guys talk leading up to the Arte Suave ecent at the civic. Listen to the guys discuss how the brand was created and everything they are doing for the sport of Grappling world wide. 

In Episode #75 of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with Carlos Cruz, a high flying submission artist making waves in the jiu-jitsu scene. Known for his dynamic style and relentless pace, Carlos is set to light up the Arte Suave card this weekend August 9th at the Stockton Civic Auditorium. We talk competition mindset, training at One World Jiu-jitsu, and what it takes to put on a show for the fans. Whether you're a competitor, a casual fan, or someone chasing inspiraation on the mats, this episode delivers action, insight, and passion for the art.

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Listen as we sit down with the owner of Red Monkey Soap and talk about mens mental health