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On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Sean Apperson, “A Paragon Original” on the show. In this interview, we talk about the role of the standup game in jiu-jitsu today, Paragon’s relationship with Alliance, making jiu-jitsu a career and Paragon’s online instructional website jiujitsupedia.com.

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Part 2 of a 2-part series with Gustavo Dantas. In this interview, we talk about Gustavo’s tournaments, the IBJJF, the growth of the sport and much more! Enjoy the show!

Episode 44 - Gustavo Dantas Pt. 2

Episode 43 - Gustavo Dantas Pt. 1

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Part 1 of a 2-part series with Gustavo Dantas. In this interview, we talk about his training background, how he ended up in Arizona, the importance of competition, mental skills, physical skills and much more! Enjoy the show!

Episode 42 - Metamoris Post Fight Press Conference

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have complete audio of the Metamoris Post Fight Press Conference. Enjoy the show! (more…)

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have  “In The American Psycho We Trust” with Stephan Bonnar!   “The biggest honor I could have is when I hear from people that they watched my fight and it inspired them. It inspired them to make their lives better.” “He (Carlson) is gonna be there, you know. He IS Copacabana and the fight is in Rio and I feel like, yeah, he’ll be watching over me for that fight!” “I’m just a skinny white kid from Indiana going to Brazil to fight the best. There’s no pressure on me!” “No one’s giving me a chance in this fight and I couldn’t be happier!” Stephan relives his experience on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter He opens up about the times he fought injured throughout his career Hear where Stephan’s drive to fight comes from Stephan talks about the toughest fights of his career Learn Stephan’s weight cutting routine and hear about the time he lost 17 pounds in under three hours Stephan takes us inside his training camp for his fight against Anderson Silva He talks about his Punch Buddies t-shirts and his future after fighting Also in this episode, we breakdown the upcoming Metamoris Pro event and give our picks! For information on Stephan Bonnar, visit StephanBonnar.com. For more information on Punch Buddies clothing, visit PunchBuddies.com. Mat Radio, we have ”In The American Psycho We Trust” with Stephan Bonnar! For more details on this episode, click the

Episode 41 - Stephan Bonnar

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have  “Rigan Knows Best” with Rigan Machado. “I think Rolls Gracie vision was like 10 times ahead his time.” “It’s hard to tell what’s the best country to train jiu-jitsu today because America has some of the best teachers in the world.” “I believe if you put me and my brothers together, have over a couple hundred black belts we’ve manufactured in United States and all these black belts, I guarantee they have schools and they have black belts under (them).” “The techniques make the history. The fights make the history. I think the evolution of jiu-jitsu, some these people create some techniques that change the game and the history, I don’t think they’re going to be forgot that easy.” Rigan describes the competition scene in his day including some of the fighters that never got the recognition he thinks they deserve Rigan takes us through the early days of jiu-jitsu in America to today What it’s like to teach and train with BJ Penn, Dan Inosanto, Chuck Norris and Erik Paulson Why does Rigan think that a 67 year old white belt became his best student Why didn’t Rigan fight in the UFC? Can we blame Chuck Norris? Rigan talks about a possible Machado Reality TV show and his plans for a new multinational pro-am jiu-jitsu league Rigan gives his thoughts on the IBJJF belt standards and tells us what hes doing about it

Episode 40 - Rigan Machado

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Volume 2 of “The Yamato Damashii Chronicles” with Enson Inoue. “I have no desire to become a yakuza, I have no need to become a yakuza, and I don’t think I should step down a level when I’m already where I am.” “It (the pilgrimage) wasn’t religious. It was a challenge and I decided to do it as the hardest way I could, to push myself as fast as I could, to do it alone and to sleep outside everyday and also not buy any food, so I had to eat the food that I brought!” “The jail time, there’s negative and positive things that came out of that. The funny thing is the negative things are gone today. The positive things remain with me for the rest of my life.” “I don’t think I’m going to live a long life. The chance I get to die an honorable death I’m going to jump at. I believe in two lives, the physical and the spiritual. The physical is very short life 80, 90 100 years. The spiritual is eternity.” Enson takes us through the important phases of his life including prison, pilgrimage and disaster relief in Japan Enson talks about the power of freedom and explains what he felt when he lost it Hear the most important lesson Enson learned from his pilgrimage and find out how he used that lesson to help tsunami victims in Japan Enson tells us how he helped save two dolphins in Taji and why that caused a fight against Whale War’s Sea Shepherd crew Enson tells us the tales and meaning behind some of his infamous ink Enson talks about the various subjects covered in his upcoming tell all autobiography For information on Enson’s handmade rosary bracelets, visit www.AuraBracelet.com

Episode 39 - Enson Inoue Vol. 2

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Volume 1 of “The Yamato Damashii Chronicles” with Enson Inoue. “Through the years as I looked into it (Yamato Damashii), it came from being a cool Kanji, to a cool word, a cool name to be called by, to a way of life.” “You can’t be focused on the negative aspects of defeat, you’ve gotta focus on the rewards to success!” “Back in the day when I fought, there was no TV, there was no money, there was no fame. It was all about honor you know, so I fought the way I fought because that’s all I could fight for is my honor.” Enson explains the origin and meaning of Yamato Damashii How does one “exhaust the body, proceed the mind and cultivate the spirit”? What interesting tactic did Enson’s father use to force Enson to stand up for himself against bullies? What led to a near brawl against Relson, Ryan and other Gracies and find out where the Machado’s stood during the fight How did Enson go from a racquetball player to MMA legend Enson gives his thoughts on today’s MMA and why he might have fought differently in this era than his Learn why helping those in need has become addicting for Enson, despite having putting himself at risk In Volume Two, we discuss Enson’s time in Japanese prison, his pilgrimage through temples, yakuza culture and his fight with Whale Wars! For information on Enson’s handmade rosary bracelets, visit www.AuraBracelet.com

Episode 38 - Enson Inoue Vol. 1