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Episode 30 - Scotty Nelson

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “Like a Bas,” we have the one and only Bas Rutten on the show. “I will wake up my wife, this happened at least 6 times, in the middle of the night because I would dream a submission. I would wake her up and do it on her and then I would write it down.” “Fighting is about who’s the toughest guy, who’s got the biggest cojones and who’s the guy that puts everything together.” “If you’re a great striker or a good striker when you come in, I change you in 15 minutes.” “People lose at a certain weight class and they never blame it on themselves and technique if they get caught because they blame it on the opponent because he was stronger and he cut more weight.” Barfights, bombs and more adventures with Bas Learn how Bas was able to build a submission game without ANY direct instruction on the ground Bas compares and contrasts the Brazilian and Japanese styles of grappling in MMA He offers one tip to fighters looking to make more money fighting Hear what BJ Penn said to Bas that he considers the greatest compliment he has ever received Find out what Steven Seagal has to do to prove to Bas that he is relevant in MMA Bas talks about his new MMA movie “Here Comes The Boom” For more information on Bas Rutten, visit basruttensystems.com or basrutten.com

Episode 29 - Bas Rutten

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “Rebel With a Cause,” we have Tom Callos on the show. “The black belt test should be something you live, and in the process of living it you inspire your community.” “Any idiot can be a martial arts master. You want to be a cognizant, compassionate, participative engaged human being. It’s easy to be a master, it’s harder to be those things as a human being.” “Martial arts isn’t just meant to be on the mat. You’re supposed to take that stuff you practice on the mat so diligently and apply it in the world to the benefit of other people in your community.” “I don’t believe in jiu-jitsu, I don’t belive in tae kwon do, I don’t believe in styles. Those are brand names, it seperates us from them.” Tom fills us in on the early days of teaching BJ Penn in Hilo and why he brought him to Ralph Gracie. Tom describes the journey that took his son Keenan Cornelius from reluctant student to Purple Belt Grand Slam Double Gold Champion. He talks about the decision making involved behind creating the Ultimate Black Belt Test and how it differs from traditional belt testing. Tom gives advice for parents whose kids may lose motivation in training. Tom describes what he thinks is the best balance between Budo and Business! What attributes outside of technical mastery do teachers need to have in today’s martial arts community? Tom gives school owners three key pieces of advice that can start helping them today.

Episode 28 - Tom Callos

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, “From the Jaws of Jacare,” we have Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti on the show. “We (Alliance) are able to produce champions all the time, regardless if the guy comes from another school, we gonna be able to make him better.” “I’m not going to be crying about anybody that’s trained with me and left, I’m gonna worry about the guys that train with me right now” “I saw a match that the guys stay about 8 or 9 minutes and they both with their butt on the mat and nobody want to do anything. It’s horrible, it’s horrible. THIS IS NOT JIU-JITSU!” “I always try to put myself in positions that I can learn and train with the students; and especially with the instructors like Lucas (Lepri) and Cobrinha and always learn something.“ His thoughts on loyalty in jiu-jitsu and when it’s acceptable for athletes to change teams Jacare recalls what it was like training under the legendary Rolls Gracie Hear what Jacare and Carlos Gracie Jr. spoke about regarding double guard pulls at the mundials, and why the rules may need to change Jacare’s praise and critique of the current state of the IBJJF and World Pro Cup tournament scenes Jacare gives some behind-the-scenes insight into the bracketing process for the absolute division at the Mundials Jacare talks about his relationship with Terrere and how it’s changed over the years With Sergio Moraes in the UFC, will Alliance be moving towards MMA? For more information on Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti, visit www.alliancebjj.com or www.allianceinstructionals.com

Episode 27 - Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we wrap up our two-part series with Jordon Schultz, Confessions of a Medal Chaser. “I’m trying to start a movement where I’m going to release the stranglehold that sort of the Brazilians have on the instructional market.” “I took that same way we present information in engineering, to get the best result to teach people the quickest, and I’m using that in jiu-jitsu and I’ve gotten awesome feedback from it.” “Criticism is a sign that you’re doing the right things.” “You can start with no money in internet marketing and you can be a multi-millionaire, just through dedication, perseverance, and the lack of procrastination.” Find out why Braulio Estima criticized Jordon at the 2012 Worlds Hear what valuable advice he received from Iowa Wrestling Head Coach Tom Brands Jordon talks about the role of film study at Team Lloyd Irvin Hear his thoughts on the ethics of competing His stance on private lessons and how he is taking them to a level nobody else has ever taken them to Find out what it’s like rolling with Master Lloyd and hear Jordon’s thoughts on instructors rolling with their students He describes his experience training with and learning from Fernando Terere Also in this episode, Jordon issues a public apology. For more information on Jordon, visit www.lawofguard.com or www.bjjmoneymachine.com

Episode 26 - Jordon Schultz Ch. 2

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have Jordon Schultz on the show. This is chapter one of a two-part series, Confessions of a Medal Chaser. “I owe my entire jiu-jitsu game to Alliance, but that’s all I was getting there, you know? I wasn’t getting anything else so I had to seek out my business and marketing advice from other people.” “When I left Alliance I was told I wasn’t a brown belt. This was after I won the brown belt world championship.” “The moves he (Cobrinha) showed me, I’d taken them, made them my own moves. I changed them and then I’m selling those moves, or showing those moves, to people. And we’re not on good terms because of that.” “The biggest loyalty I’ve seen is at TLI where I’m at now. True loyalty is more than what the guru or head person can offer you. Its more about, honestly, it’s more about the team feeling.” Jordon explains the details regarding why he left Alliance and joined Team Lloyd Irvin Jordon compares his training under Jacare Cavalcanti and Cobrinha to his new team under Lloyd Irvin Find out the positive and negative impact switching teams can have at the elite level Jordon outlines his intense daily routine with the medal chasers at Team Lloyd Irvin What support off of the mat does Lloyd Irvin provide for his competition team Why did Jordon choose Lloyd Irvin as his mentor both on and off the mat For more information on Jordon, visit www.lawofguard.com or www.bjjmoneymachine.com

Episode 25 - Jordon Schultz Ch. 1

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have JSho back on for our 2012 Mundials Wrap-Up show. For more details on this episode, click the “Read More” link below. Enjoy the show! (more…)

Episode 24 - Mundials Wrap-Up with JSho Ch. 2

On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we are happy to have JSho on the show. JSho is considered by many to be an encyclopedia of jiu-jitsu knowledge. Get to know JSho and find out how he got his start in jiu-jitsu Hear his comprehensive breakdown of every Black Belt division along with his picks! Find out which rising stars he thinks will shine at the Mundials His thoughts on past World Champions such as Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros, Marcio “Pe de Pano” Cruz and Fredson Paixao returning to competition at this years Mundials Click HERE to see a transcript of JSho’s Mundial Breakdown.

Episode 23 - JSho - The Encyclopedia of Jiu-Jitsu Ch. 1