The FlowBJJ Podcast: Recent Episodes
Hayden Martz
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu related podcast hosted by Professor Hayden Martz, a BJJ Black belt under Tom DeBlass, and owner of Flow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Rockland, Maine. The podcast has a variety of guests, and covers a variety of jiu jitsu related topics including beginners, competitors, mindset, longevity in the sport, and much more.
Professor Hayden discusses the history and Absolute men's and women's division winners through the first three events, 2 rules changes for the kid's divisions, and the HUGE announcement of the FSO: UNDERGROUND.
Professor Hayden sits down with fellow teammate and Tom Deblass Black belt Miguel Benitez. Miguel is the owner and head instructor of Montgomery BJJ in New Jersey, Gordon Ryan's first jiu jitsu coach, host of the "Tapping In Podcast," and was recently announced as the head referee for ADCC America.
Professor Hayden Martz sits down with his two students Hayleigh Martz & Meg Gleasner to discuss their 2022 competition season finishing with 2 IBJJF World Championships. They talk about preparation, mindset, and their recent promotion to Purple belt!
Host Hayden Martz gives a quick update on the fall 2023 ADCC Championships and IBJJF Worlds, and announces the first 5 guests of Season 2 of the Flow BJJ Podcast.
Professor Hayden Martz sits down with ADCC Trials standout, WNO Veteran, and Who's Next superstar Andrew Tackett. This is an amazing look into the 19 year olds rise to the top. We discuss his start in BJJ, his incredible match with Damian Anderson at ADCC trials, his performance on the Emerald City Invitational, and his time on the FloGrappling reality show "Who's Next." You are going to want to listen!
Professor Hayden, Hayleigh Martz, and Coach Sandy Martz sit down with Jaidyn Mueller. Jaidyn is a Tom Deblass Brown belt. She is currently the #6 ranked grappler at 145lbs. She is coming off a dominant win at ECI, an IBJJF World Champ, and a excellent performance at the ADCC West Coast Trials.
Professor Hayden sits down with Brown Belt Greg Nadeau and We Defy Ambassador Greg Cinelli. Greg is a USN Chief, combat veteran, Firefighter, and BJJ Black Belt instructor at Fenix BJJ.
Professor Hayden sits down with white belt James, and blue belt Hayleigh to talk about the most important concepts a beginner can learn to help them improve right away. They also talk about the benefits of training BJJ, (and a few of the downsides) spoiler alert: you will get injured at some point!
Professor Hayden sits down with newcomer white belt James, and blue belt Hayleigh. We discuss each of our top list of favorite fighters in Jiu Jitsu and MMA.
Professor Hayden sits down with blue belts Aidan Hamar and Hayleigh Martz to discuss how to train for life, ways to build longevity into your jiu jitsu training. They also discuss the teams most recent competition at the Grappling Industries in Derry, NH. SPONSOR: Rolljunkie, they offer amazing gi and nogi gear. Use promo code FLOWBJJ15 for 15% off your order!
Professor Hayden sits down with Blue belts Aidan Hamar and Hayleigh Martz to discusses the FlowBJJ team's trip to the Emerald City Invitational put on by fellow TDBJJ affiliate Sam Micale. They also discuss the Top 10 ways to be a good training partner in jiu jitsu.
Professor Hayden and Coach Sandy sit down and discuss the current events of FlowBJJ. This weeks kids and adults belt promotions (with one HUGE spoiler). The upcoming Emerald City Invitational #4 in Atlantic City, the Flow Sub-Only Open, and more.
Professor Hayden announces Maine's newest grappling promotion, the Flow Sub-Only Open. An open grappling tournament to be held June 26th, 2022 in Warren, Maine at the Mid-coast Athletic Center. The event will feature kids gi and nogi jiu jitsu, women's gi and nogi jiu jitsu, men's gi and nogi jiu jitsu, as well as Absolute divisions and 2-3 SuperFights! Listen for all the details!
Professor Hayden sits down with Sam Micale. Sam is a Tom Deblass brown belt, founder of the up and coming fight promotion Emerald City Invitational, and announces the opening of his new academy, Emerald City Jiu Jitsu.
Professor Hayden reads a few paragraphs for those who are scared, worried, or on the fence about returning to jiu jitsu.
Professor Hayden and blue belt Sandy sit down with Brian James a.k.a. The Jiu Jitsu Cop. We discuss BJJ in law enforcement, Tom Deblass & Michelle Nicolini's Camp in Cocoa Beach Florida, ADCC and much more.
Professor Hayden sits down with podcast newcomers brown belt Eric and blue belt Bryan to discuss the recent Emerald City Invitational #3 put on by fellow Tom Deblass teammate Sam Micale. A phenominal event with lots of amazing matches. We also discuss training, goals, belts and more.
Professor Hayden and Strength and Conditioning coach Sandy sit down with Professor, Artist, and Instructor James-Michael Smith. JM is a Renzo Gracie first degree black belt under Professor Derek "TC" Richardson in Charlotte. We discuss stories of traveling to the blue basement, his artwork featuring Jiu Jitsu and MMA fighters, and his amazing non profit organization RefugeeJitsu. Don't miss this one!
Professor Hayden sits down with female blue belt competitors Hayleigh Martz and Meg Gleasner to discuss the highlights of the Women's -60kg and 60+kg ADCC east coast trials as well as speculating on the west coast trials and 2022 ADCCs in Las Vegas.
Professor Hayden and Blue belt Aidan discuss the East Coast ADCC Trials results up through the semi finals, and give their predictions for the finals. Then they discuss 5 expectations that coaches have for competitors, whether competing at the local level or looking to become elite.
Professor Hayden Martz and Blue Belt Aidan sit down with Professor Kevin Eastler. Professor Kevin just moved back to his hometown of Maine and is now training at Flow BJJ. We discuss his time in the Air Force, his time in the Olympics, training with Alliance in Greenville South Carolina, and receiving his Black Belt from Professor Rafa.
Professor Hayden sits down with 8 year old Natalie to discuss her jiu jitsu, and her favorite things to do off the mat.
Professor Hayden Martz, and blue belts Aidan Hamar and Sandra Martz discuss beginning your jiu jitsu journey, what to expect on your first day, and how to improve most in your first three months. They cover what they wish they new when they started jiu jitsu, and what makes a great training partner.
Professor Hayden sits down with 8 year old Gray/White belt Rhys H. Rhys discusses his time in jiu jitsu, his favorite submissions, and what he likes to do off the mats.
Professor Hayden and Coach Aidan discuss the beginning days of Flow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the early days of training under Bill Thomas and Aaron Blake, and joining the Tom Deblass Affiliation.
Professor Hayden Martz sits down with Jacoby M, in The Flow BJJ Podcast's very first "Member Spotlight" episode. We discuss what Jacoby loves to do when he is NOT on the jiu jitsu mats.