This week on the show we are joined by a former professional rugby league player and now a personal trainer and founder of @youfituk - Jonny Grayshon. Jonny is a member with us here at GBRL and despite being one of the biggest guys in the room is also one of the most technical with a hunger for learning and skill acquisition. Be sure to check out his 12-week transformation programme here: https://youfituk12weektransformation.com/ Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are privileged to be joined by a 5th-degree black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr, multiple-time world champion and European champion - Prof Carlos Lemos Jr. (@carloslemosjrgb) Prof Carlos started BJJ at the age of 14 having previously trained TKD and Judo. He quickly earned the nickname “Escorrega” meaning slippery on account of him being so hard to hold down. In 2004 Carlos Lemos was given the task to spread Jiu Jitsu in Europe, Escorrega followed Carlos Gracie’s instructions and successfully built several Gracie Barra academy's on the continent, where he graduated a few BJJ practitioners, namely: Niclas Gustafsson (@therealnicoboyish) and Peter Berglund (@blackb31t) from Sweden, Salvadore Pace (@gracie_barra_bath_) Federico Tisi (@federico_tisi) who is the head of the @tribe_jiu_jitsu in Italy, Gibran Alvares (@gibrangbjj) in Cancun & Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Ryo Ominami (@ryoominamigb) black belt team representative in Japan and finally Markku Tapiola (@feragb), Joni Iman (@ramboz_amazinglife) and Jukka Lemola (@jukka_lemola) who are in charge of Gracie Barra in Finland. Prof Carlos now lives with his family in Chicago and teaches at his schools @graciebarradownersgrove and @graciebarraenaperville Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the North Leeds Jits Podcast we are joined by someone who has done it all in the world of grappling - Robert Drysdale! Born in the US from a Brazilian mother and American father, and having spent his life between these two countries, Robert Drysdale remains the only American competitor to have ever won both the IBJJF and ADCC World Championships, the two most prestigious tournaments in all of Jiu-Jitsu. Furthermore, he has also cultivated a career in MMA, both as a fighter and as a coach. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History, as well as a long-held passion for this discipline. Prof. Robert has produced a yet to be released documentary on the history of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil. Additionally, he has a book out called 'Opening Closed Guard' about the making of the documentary. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. He is also the co-founder of the international team Zenith Jiu-Jitsu and is the father of two girls. Robert Drysdale Links:  Amazon: Opening Closed Guard Book Instagram: @robertdrysdalejj Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RobertDrysdale Podcast: http://breakingtheguard.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrC3R60mpFw4dziyUsZj02w/featured Our Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we head over to the awesome @gracie_barra_harrogate to be joined by head Instructor and long time friend of Prof Mike - Prof Lewis Matthews! @lewis.matthews.gbh Lewis is a first-degree black belt under @victorestimagb and has been into martial arts for most of his life. We discuss, the changes to GBH, the professionalisation on BJJ, developing as a teacher, advice to white belts, competition and competing as a black belt, how to use instructional courses, BJJ nostalgia, what it means to be a martial artist and much more! Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the North Leeds Jitz podcast we are joined by a former professional rugby player and GBRL member Oliver Goss!  Oli has an incredible story of perseverance, taking chances, being pro-active and believing in yourself! He is also a big part of our competition team and we squeeze in some BJJ talk too 🤙 Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the podcast we are joined by strength and conditioning coach Kane Daniels!  Kane has previously been the head strength and conditioning coach for multiple rugby league teams including, @giantsrl_official ,@hullkingstonroversofficial and @rugbyleagueireland. Kane is now working very close to the academy in a private studio and we had him in to talk about his coaching philosophy! Kane has a background in Muay Thai and boxing also and we discussed many of the parallels between martial arts, rugby, coaching, training methodology and more! You can follow Kane here:  @kaneit2condition @kanedaniels_91 Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by one of the best competitors in the UK @bradleyhillbjj Prof. Bradley started BJJ at age 12 after meeting @victorestimagb. Subsequently, he received his black belt at the age of 22. He is well known as 'The Omaplata Man' from his use of the submission in high level competition!  On the episode, we discuss his studying of wrestling, @victorestimagb stories, his methodology on how to get better at bjj whilst going through the ranks, how he struggled to pass closed guard for a long time, what makes a good coach, the benefits of a competition team, what it means to be a martial artist and much more! You can pick up many of Bradley's Instructional series at: https://thegrappleclub.com/ or take a look at his awesome Youtube Channel  Keep up to date with the latest from Bradley via his Linktree Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by a Brown Belt under @gumbyotm training at @heroesmartialarts in San Jose, California.  Adisa has been around BJJ since the early '90s having started training after watching the original Gracie tapes. Subsequently, he trained under @ralphgracie Adisa has some awesome stories from coming up with legends in the sport like @bjpenn and @davecamarillo. He even lost his job so he could go to interview Helio Gracie.  Adisa also has a great podcast @bishopchronicles where he discusses BJJ and his other passions such as his faith, philosophy, chess, hip hop and health. Be sure to check it out if only for the legendary Jiu Jitsu Haikus. Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are joined by Prof. Ulpiano who owns Gracie Barra Westchase in Houston, Texas. GB Westchase has an awesome competition team, over 750 members total and recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary.  We discuss his school, martial arts philosophy, business, and how he opened the first-ever Gracie Barra Franchise School in America! Prof. Ulpiano is also an accomplished competitor himself medaling in many major competitions including:  🥇3 x nation American champ ibjjf 🥈2x Panams silver Ibjjf 🥉2 x bronze panamerican Ibjjf 🥉world NoGi Ibjjf 🥇Asian champ Ibjjf Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds

This week on the show we are excited to be opening the academy after a 4-month delay due to covid restrictions. We are joined by one of our members Ben Bond, who hosts the 'What's Your Poison' podcast as we discuss discipline, motivation, loss aversion, fear, parenting, making the best academy possible and much more. Links: https://graciebarraroundhay.co.uk/ Insta - @gracie_barra_roundhay_leeds Facebook - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds Youtube - Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds