The IBJJF Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The IBJJF Podcast is the official podcast of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Tune in to hear interviews with the top coaches and athletes in the sport as well as breakdowns and analysis of the biggest events.
The 2024 Pans are almost here! Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk all about the event, including all the stars you won't want to miss.
The IBJJF Absolute No-Gi GP is stacked! Samir Chantre joins the IBJJF Podcast to talk about the no-gi absolute bracket along with the gi super fights.
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The IBJJF Podcast is back and this time we are once again joined by Samir Chantre. Samir helps us break down all the incredible jiu-jitsu we witnessed at the 2024 European Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Paris, France. From insane submissions to razor close matches that came down to the wire, the Europeans delivered and set the tone for what will be an incredible 2024.
Professor Bruno Frazato joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his competition career, his transition to full-time academy owner, his students recent competitive success, the 2024 competition season, and much more.
2023 European Champion Malachi Edmond joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his journey to black belt, winning the 2023 Europeans, competing in Paris again this year, his goals for 2024, and much more!
Lucas Valente and Andressa Cintra both won gold at the 2023 IBJJF World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championships, the final event of 2023. What was even more remarkable was that this was the second time the husband and wife achieved this feat in 2023, as they also both took gold at the 2023 Brasileiros.
In this exclusive interview, Lucas and Andressa talk about overcoming several obstacles in 2023, the Worlds No-Gi, the new Gracie Barra Texas location, 2024 plans, and much more.
For more information on Gracie Barra Texas and their new location in Houston in 2024, follow @graciebarratx on Instagram or go to graciebarratx.com.
World & Pan No-Gi Champion Kennedy Maciel returns to the featherweight division at this year's Worlds No-Gi. After a long break due to injury, Kennedy will return to the event where he won his first World title back in 2018. The World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championships go down from Thursday, December 7th through Saturday, December 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The IBJJF Crown took place on Sunday, November 19th, where six new champions were Crowned in Long Beach, California. Samir Chantre joined the podcast to help break down the championship performances from each of the new Crown winners.
The IBJJF Crown is almost here! Samir Chantre joined the podcast to break down all six divisions at the inaugural IBJJF Crown. The event takes place on Sunday, November 19th at the iconic Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Don't miss some of the best jiu-jitsu action of 2023. The Crown is sponsored by Kingz and Black Armor.
Fabricio Andrey will compete at The IBJJF Crown on Sunday, November 19th. He joined the podcast to talk about the event and training at Alliance with Michael Langhi and Fabio Gurgel.
We brought in Samir Chantre to help us recap all the action from the 2023 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. We also talked about the impact Jiu-Jitsu CON is having on the community.
Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast once again to break down the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. He also talks about Jiu-Jitsu CON's significance to the jiu-jitsu community and World Masters.
Gracie Barra's Paulo Merlin is the latest addition to the stacked IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. Paulo talks about coming up through the ranks, representing Gracie Barra, his excitement to be part of the GP, and much more.
Emily Fernandez is a black belt representing team LEAD BJJ. She'll be taking on Janaina Lebre in a super fight at the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. She joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss her career and this highly anticipated match.
Eduardo "Dudu" Granzotto is a new black belt representing team CheckMat. On Friday September 1st, Dudu makes his black belt debut against Cole Abate in a highly anticipated Absolute GP super fight. Dudu talks about his origins in the sport and his epic showdown with Cole.
Cole Abate was recently promoted to black belt following a tremendous 2023 that included gold medals at the Europeans, Pans, Worlds, and Asian Championships. He talks about his year, getting his black belt, and his GP super fight against Eduardo "Dudu" Granzotto at the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix on Friday September 1st.
Sebastian Rodriguez is a Pan and World No-Gi Champion and a Worlds bronze medalist. He joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix super fight against Ronaldo Junior, starting jiu-jitsu in his hometown in Costa Rica, training at Unity, and much more.
2023 American National Champion and Worlds bronze medalist Jackson Nagai joined the latest episode of the IBJJF Podcast. Jackson talked about his performances at American Nationals and Worlds, watching his brother Sam win his first World title, and much more.
Rayron Gracie won the brown belt absolute title at the 2023 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships. He joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about winning gold after several second place finishes in major tournaments, being promoted to black belt by IBJJF Hall of Fame member Kyra Gracie, his goals as a black belt, and the Gracie family legacy.
2023 Worlds ultra heavy and open class champion Victor Hugo joined the IBJJF Podcast for the second time to talk about his incredible competition performances in 2023.
2023 Featherweight World Champion Sam Nagai joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about winning his first World title. Sam faced many tough opponents on his road to gold including Alex Sodre, Isaac Doederlein, and Diego Sodre.
The 2023 Worlds was an electric event, with amazing matches and a crowd that was buzzing throughout the weekend. Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss the main storylines from this edition of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
The 2023 Worlds are almost here! Samir Chantre joins the IBJJF Podcast to break down the biggest jiu-jitsu event of the year.
The 2023 World Championships are now just days away. Jake Watson joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss some of the potential matchups we could see at the biggest jiu-jitsu tournament of the year.
JT Torres of Atos Jiu-Jitsu makes his return to the Worlds On Saturday June 3rd. He joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about returning to gi competition, the lightweight division at the Worlds, and much more.
IBJJF Hall of Fame member and 5X World Champion Andre Galvao joined the IBJJF Podcast to preview the 2023 Worlds for team Atos. He discusses his black belt athletes, the juvenile team, and some colored belts he expects to make waves. Make sure you catch all the action from the 2023 Worlds exclusively on FloGrappling.
Lucas Valente and Andressa Cintra both went down to Sao Paulo to compete at the 2023 Brasileiros, where they took gold in the lightweight and middleweight divisions, respectively. They discuss their amazing performances in Brazil and how their training is going leading into the World Championships.
Lucas Pinheiro became the 2023 Brasileiro roosterweight champion after winning three fights, all by way of submission. He discusses his cut to roosterweight, his epic semifinal victory, and much more.
In this episode of the IBJJF Podcast, Samir Chantre breaks down the 2023 Brasileiros. Be sure to tune into FloGrappling to catch all of the world-class jiu-jitsu action live.
Brianna Ste-Marie returns to the gi at the 2023 Brasileiros. In this episode of the IBJJF Podcast Brianna talks about the World No-Gi title she won in December, competing at the Brasileiros, how she developed her style, and much more.
CheckMat's Adam Wardzinski joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his latest Pans gold, his advice for competitors looking to win major titles, and much more.
Diogo Reis won the 2023 Pans in the light-featherweight division. He joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss the title and his goals for the 2023 gi season.
The 2023 Pans were one of the best editions of the event in history with countless amazing performances from jiu-jitsu's top athletes. Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about the most compelling storylines from Kissimmee, Florida.
The 2023 Pans are almost here! Samir Chantre joined the IBJJF Podcast to help break down the competitors and divisions that you simply cannot miss. You can watch all the world-class jiu-jitsu from the Pans exclusively on FloGrappling.
Diego "Pato" was the guest on episode 45 of the IBJJF Podcast. He discussed joining Art of Jiu Jitsu, the events he's competed in this year, and his plans going forward. You can watch Pato compete at the upcoming IBJJF Pans in the light-feather division. The event starts on Tuesday March 21st and can be streamed exclusively on FloGrappling.
Jake Watson joined the IBJJF Podcast for episode 44 to recap all the action from the IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix that went down on Friday March 3, 2023. From the Tainan Isaque super fight to the amazing GP brackets, this jiu-jitsu event delivered some amazing and long awaited gi matches. You can catch all the replays on FloGrappling.
Samir Chantre returned to the IBJJF Podcast to preview the IBJJF FloGrappling GP that goes down this Friday March 3rd. Be sure to catch all the action on flograppling.com!
3X World Champion Andressa Cintra joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss the Women's Heavyweight GP, focusing on performance over results, and how discipline and consistency have played a major role in developing her jiu-jitsu.
Joao Gabriel Rocha Joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss his return to competition, going for the #1 overall ranking spot, training under the Alliance flag, and much more.
5X World Champion Ana Carolina Vieira will compete in the Women's Heavyweight GP on Friday March 3rd alongside Nathiely de Jesus, Andressa Cintra, and Melissa Stricker. Ana discusses the GP, the growth of female jiu-jitsu, her academy Aviv Jiu-Jitsu, and much more.
Episode 39 of the IBJJF Podcast is a recap of the 2023 European Jiu-Jitsu Championships with Bruno Bastos. The event was filled with electrifying performances and tons of submissions.
Episode 38 of the IBJJF Podcast is a preview of the 2023 European Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Jake Watson, Maracaba BJJ black belt and professional commentator, joined the show to share his thoughts on the first major championship of the year.
2X black belt World Champion Tainan Dalpra joined the IBJJF Podcast for a second time to discuss his HUGE super fight with Isaque Bahiense on Friday March 3rd at the IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix. He also touched on competing at the 2023 Europeans, chasing the Grand Slam, and the impact he wants to leave on the sport.
Isaque Bahiense has won nearly every major title as a black belt. The Dream Art athlete and leader is ready for one of the biggest matches of his life against current middleweight kingpin Tainan Dalpra. Isaque talks about why he wanted this match, how the 30 minute time limit will affect his preparation, and why he feels he's different than the other opponents Tainan has faced. The match goes down at the IBJJF FloGrappling GP on Friday March 3rd, only on FloGrappling.
2022 was a huge year for the IBJJF, jiu-jitsu athletes, and the sport as a whole. Professor Bruno Bastos joined the podcast to discuss the standout athletes, best matches, best submissions, the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees, and much more.
Episode 34 of the IBJJF Podcast is a preview of the 2022 Worlds No-Gi with Samir Chantre. The event goes down from December 8th through the 11th. Be sure to catch all the matches live on FloGrappling.
Six Blade's Victor Hugo joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss his 2022 gi World title, the upcoming Worlds No-Gi, the growth and development of youth jiu-jitsu, and much more.
Episode 32 of the IBJJF Podcast is a recap of the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. Bruno Bastos joined the show to talk about all the action from the GP and all of the super fights.
Kaynan Duarte joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss the Absolute GP. He talked about the field of competitors, winning his second World title, and his expectations for the event. The Absolute GP is brought to you exclusively by Black Armor Kimonos.
Bruno Bastos joined the IBJJF Podcast to break down the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. The event goes down Friday November 18th on FloGrappling. It is brought to you exclusively by Black Armor Kimonos.
CheckMat's Elder Cruz joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss the IBJJF Absolute GP. Elder will compete in the stacked open weight bracket on Friday November 18th. The event is brought to you exclusively by Black Armor Kimonos.
Andy Murasaki joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss his GP super fight against Mateus Rodrigues. The match takes place on Friday November 18th as part of the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix, which is brought to you exclusively by Black Armor Kimonos.
Sergio Rios joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss his super fight with Jonnatas Gracie at the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. Go to FloGrappling.com and don't miss a moment of the action on Friday November 18th. The IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix is brought to you exclusively by Black Armor Kimonos.
Brazilian National Champion Gutemberg Pereira joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss being part of the Absolute GP, his 2022 competition campaign, the evolution of heavyweight jiu-jitsu, and much more. Don't miss Gutemberg competing at the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix on Friday November 18th. Coverage will be brought to you exclusively by FloGrappling.
Expert analyst Samir Chantre returned to the podcast to review all the action from the IBJJF FloGrappling GP event. We saw great jiu-jitsu in the GP's and the super fights, and Samir gives his take on every match. Next up is the IBJJF Absolute GP on Friday November 18th. You can watch all the matches exclusively on FloGrappling.
Expert analyst Samir Chantre returned to the IBJJF Podcast to break down the IBJJF FloGrappling GP event. From the female lightweight and male medium-heavy GPs to the three amazing super fights, this is a night of jiu-jitsu you will not want to miss. Go to FloGrappling.com this Friday October 28th to catch all the great matches.
Medium-Heavy GP competitor Andre Porfirio joined the IBJJF Podcast to share his thoughts on the IBJJF FloGrappling GP. In addition to discussing the medium-heavy bracket, he also shared his thoughts on the female GP and the super fights. Don't miss the world class jiu-jitsu on display at the IBJJF FloGrappling GP. The event goes down this Friday October 28th, only FloGrappling.com.
Janaina Lebre joined the IBJJF Podcast for episode 22 to discuss being part of the first IBJJF Female Grand Prix. After starting the year with a silver medal at the IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Janaina went on to win silver at the Worlds and gold at American Nationals and Jiu-Jitsu CON. Be sure to catch Janaina and the rest of the world class competitors who will take part in the IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix on Friday October 28th.
Episode 21 of the IBJJF Podcast is a preview of the 2022 Pan No-Gi. The event starts Friday October 14th and will be held in Garland, Texas. Samir Chantre joined the show to talk about the main storylines from the event.
Luiza Monteiro of Atos joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss how BJJ has evolved since she first started, being part of the first IBJJF Female GP, her experience at black belt, and a lot more. Be sure to tune in to the IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix on Friday October 28th, only on flograppling.com.
Michael Langhi, 3X World Champion and head coach of Alliance São Paulo, was the guest on episode 19 of the IBJJF podcast. Michael discussed his 'Last Dance' at the No-Gi Pans, how he transitioned his game to no-gi, and his future plans in jiu-jitsu.
2019 No-Gi World Champion Manuel Ribamar joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss competing at the upcoming Pan No-Gi in Texas, becoming a father, balancing competing with running his academy, and his future goals in the sport.
6X IBJJF World Champion Lucas Lepri joined the podcast to discuss his 2022 Hall of Fame induction, which World title was the most meaningful to him, his future plans in jiu-jitsu, and much more.
Professor Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes joined the podcast to talk about Jiu-Jitsu CON and World Masters, the Gracie Barra Association, and his advice for transitioning from competition to the role of a leader or teacher.
Maria Malyjasiak joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss receiving her black belt, winning the Pans three times, World Masters, Jiu-Jitsu CON, and much more.
Professor Bruno Bastos joined the podcast to talk about Jiu-Jitsu CON, the biggest jiu-jitsu event in the world. He'll be competing at the World Masters and coaching his students throughout the whole event.
Johnatha Alves is a 3-time black belt Pan Champion representing the Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He has a well-rounded jiu-jitsu game and is known for his berimbolos on bottom and relentless pressure on top. Johnatha joined the IBJJF Podcast to discuss his super fight against Levi Jones-Leary at the IBJJF FloGrappling GP and many other topics.
Levi Jones-Leary will face Johnatha Alves in a super fight at the IBJJF FloGrappling GP event on Friday August 12th. He joined the podcast to talk about his early days at Unity Jiu-Jitsu, his assessment of his 2022 competitions, and the super fight with Johnatha.
Ronaldo Junior of Atos joined the IBJJF Podcast to talk about his transition from the colored belts to black belt, the IBJJF Medium-Heavy GP, and training at Atos HQ.
Andre Porfirio joined the IBJJF Podcast for episode 10. He discussed being part of the IBJJF FloGrappling Medium-Heavy GP, his history in jiu-jitsu, and his time spent training at Fight Sports in Miami.
Nathalie Ribeiro of CheckMat joined The IBJJF Podcast to share her thoughts on the inaugural Female GP, her success in competition in 2022, and what her training is looking like heading into the event.
CheckMat black belt Mathias Luna joined the IBJJF podcast to talk about starting his training at a social project, competing at the Worlds as a blue and purple belt, his 2021 American Nationals campaign, and the IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix.
Gabriel Arges joined the podcast to discuss opening his Gracie Barra academies, the IBJJF FloGrappling Medium-Heavy GP, his advice for young competitors, and much more.
Pablo Lavaselli joined the IBJJF podcast to discuss training in Argentina, winning Brazilian Nationals, training at AOJ, winning American Nationals, and a potential drop to featherweight.
Fabio Gurgel joined the podcast to talk about pursuing jiu-jitsu as a profession, lessons he learned from Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti, the true value of BJJ competition, the most important attribute needed to become a champion, and much more.
2022 rooster weight World Champion Thalison Soares joined The IBJJF Podcast to talk about winning his first black belt World title, training at AOJ, lessons he'll bring back to his students in Australia, and much more.
Professor Gui Mendes joined the podcast to discuss being inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame, his students' performances at the 2022 Worlds, and his advice for young competitors.
Ffion Davies joins the podcast to talk about being the first British World Champion, training with JT Torres, working on her mindset for competition, and much more.
Tainan Dalpra of AOJ joins the podcast to discuss winning his second black belt World title, combining techniques in competition, his daily routine, influencing the younger generation, and much more.