Just The Gi Top Podcast

This past weekend we were truly honoured to have the cerebral Firas Zahabi from Tristar Gym in Montreal. As most people know, Firas has been involved with some of the biggest names in the UFC and is responsible for training the best.  We spoke with the black belt about many things, including: Strength & Conditioning Smart training Competitions Metamoris preparation Running a successful business, more specifically purchasing Tristar at a young age Being a mentor and important mentors in his life and much much more Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

This week we had the honour of sitting with Samir Chantre, a multiple world/pan/american nationals champion. In the episode we discussed a many topics including: 1) Starting his own school 2) Health issues that have kept him away from the sport 3) The importance of the Pan Ams and Worlds tournaments 4) Training, promotion criteria, and so much more! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

This week we had a quick last minute episode where we hooked up with Michael Katilus out of Buffalo. We discuss training, switching to masters, and the Buffalo Classic which is running it’s second iteration on May 23rd. Make sure to check out http://submissioncircuit.com and register! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

We had the pleasure to re-visit Michael Liera Jr. after almost a year and a half back when he was tearing it up as a new brown belt.  Cat Clark from Submission Arts United joins us as well to discuss the promotion, the super fight that Michael Liera Jr. will be participating in, and where we ALL hope Professional Jiujitsu is headed.   Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

We had the pleasure to sit with Rick Slomba this past weekend.  Rick opens up how he literally dropped everything for Jiu Jitsu, competing, his 2014 worlds gold performance, AOJ, and so much more! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

So this time around we tried something new…we posted the live link via Facebook/Twitter and had random people pop into the show.  The result was something that we definitely want to do again!  We even went over by 30 minutes.  Make sure to join us when we do this again, albeit we didn’t give as much notice as we would have hoped for, but it was still a great turnout. Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:  

We sat down with Toronto BJJ’s Thomas Beach this past weekend.  Thomas is a blackbelt under Jorge Britto and an instructor at Toronto BJJ.  Thomas is a VERY well accomplished competitor, not to mention he is Canada’s ONLY adult world (Mundial) champion in 2009. Thomas at the age of 26 has undergone more surgeries and been through more injuries than anyone should at such a young age.  He opens up about his recovery, training hurt, lessons learned and MUCH more. Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

Well it was inevitable…Adam has gone from the wholesome whiteknight that you all grew to love into a full heel.  We put bjj’ers on blast.  Yes this isn’t applicable to ALL of you…but some.  And it has to change.  Act like a professional if you want to be treated like one.  Just being real. Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

After a long layoff from mid-Dec of 2014 until late Jan, we are ready to get this thing started again.  Thank you so much for all the kind words hoping we come back. This episode we focus on some catching up, dealing with injuries, longevity in training, future guests, and much more! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

Join us this week as we have quite possibly the most distinguished and honourable guest we have ever had on the show. Robert “Cosmo” Consulmagno served with the Marine Corp for 5 years and suffers from PTSD and is Bi-Polar.   He sat down with us to discuss literally just HOW BJJ saved his life. If this doesn’t motivate you, nothing will. Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

This week we had the very enthusiastic Lucas Leite Blue belt Ericson Brown on the podcast.  We discussed his physical transformation, competition mindset, training at Checkmat, his hectic training schedule (BJJ 2x a day plus lifting plus school), and so much more. Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

This week we broke it down for you: 1) Prizes in jiujitsu? Equality? Who gets them and why? 2) Forcing children into Jiujtisu, how young is too you…are you fulfilling their dreams or yours? 3) The timeless debate of fulltime, why? 4) Somehow, we got to circumcisions, is it a right choice for you? Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

This week we had the very entertaining and amazing competitor Mike Carbullido!  The Galvao brown belt has won pans multiple times as well as just recently quadruple gold’ing at the American Nationals! Mike takes us through his training, his humble beginnings, leaving Guam, and so much more! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

This week we had one of our fav guests on, Chris Lee Byrne from our Ep. 7 “Bro Culture” episode. Chris just recently had his first Pro MMA Bout, and we discuss his training leading up to it, how he likes to plant his feet and bang, and sooooo much more.  ENJOY! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

Yes that’s right, this episode 4.5 WITHOUT AJ Agazarm.  He had to go ahead and win gold at the world nogi championships and couldn’t make our episode.  We WILL rebook him. This episode was an odd one because we put BJJ on blast a bit.  Where’s the passion????  Where’d it go!?  Adam helps us get it back…this is an AUDIO only ep. Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher

This week we sat down with arguably one of the top purple belts in the world, Dante Leon! Worlds 2x Gold Medalist Pan ams 4x Gold Medalist Abu Dhabi pro trials 7x Gold Medalist Grapplers quest 4x Gold Medalist IBJJF gold medalist 13x Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

On the podcast we had Tim Spriggs from Crazy 88s/Team Lloyd Irvin on the podcast.  We went over a myriad of topics, more specifically: His insane training/teaching schedule Goals and aspirations His amazing gold at the 2014 Worlds (Adult Heavy division) 2013 Copa Podio appearance/experience His super fight with Leo Nogeira which takes place Oct. 19th, 2014 His second Copa Podio later this year His infamous “creontes never win” blog entry And SO much more! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

This week we sat down with UFC/WEC vet and BJJ Blackbelt Javier Vasquez! Topics covered: 1) What’s wrong with BJJ Today 2) His amazing MMA Career 3) Gracie Worlds, how it came to be and what people can expect 4) BJJ Superfights And much more! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

We are BACK for our 2nd season! After 43 episodes from 2013 and half of 2014, we are back after a 2 month hiatus. And what better way to get the ball rolling than with Mason Monsevais fresh off his double gold at the American Nationals! We talk more about fighters pay, opportunities for bjj athletes (or lack thereof) as well as what it takes to be a champion. If you missed our first episode with Mason, check out Episode #29! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below:

Well it’s been 1 full year since we started Just The Gi Top and we took this episode as an homage to the core group of guys who started it all.  Funny as it is, Ramie was caught in “traffic” and couldn’t make the recording.  We discuss our 2014 guests so far, promotions, tournaments, plans for the show, and why Adam was off for so long.  Check it out! Ways to listen/watch/connect with the podcast: Via iTunes (audio) Via the RSS feed (audio) for your favourite podcast app Via the YouTube channel (video) Via the Facebook Page, where videos are posted as well as special non-episode promos. Download the latest episode directly (Audio, MP3 file format) Via Stitcher Via the video below: