The Kuzushi Podcast

05/18/2020

Episode 45 is live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview David Krstic and Sabah Amad-Krstic owners of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Templestowe.

We talk about how they are dealing with the pandemic, how their relationship is dealing with the pandemic and get into a fun conversation about bad movies we love.

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Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-45-david-sabah-krstic

05/17/2020

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05/11/2020

Episode 44 is Live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Jay J Pages and Lisa Marie Hitsman Pages in the 2nd in our series where they interview Jiu-Jitsu couples and how they are dealing with the pandemic from a business and personal perspective.

It's a really fun conversation as we explore how their relationship works, the different entertainment they enjoy and they come to a realization as to what a relationship is.

You can list on via the below SoundCloud Link or via iTunes.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-44-jay-lisa-pages

05/05/2020

05/05/2020

After an 8-month "break" we're back!

And we kick our return off with a series where Greg and Hugo interview jiu-jitsu couples and talk about how they are dealing with their relationships both professional and personal.

And what better way to kick this off with an interview with Ryron and Victoria Gracie!

We have a great discussion about how they are managing Gracie University through the COVID-19 pandemic and how they make their relationship function and the importance of understanding each other's love language.

It's a great conversation and we hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for listening!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-43-ryron-victoria-gracie/s-kqSPdT74cfm

This Episode is the first in a series where Greg and Hugo interview Jiu-Jitsu couples and talk about how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic from a business and relationship perspective. Th

11/28/2019

08/19/2019

Episode 42 is live!

In this episode Hugo interviews Zach Green a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who is a highly decorated competitor and who is hosting seminars on his leg lock system.

Give Zach a follow and contact him for a private lesson. It'll be worth it.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-42-zach-green/s-Ohgg7

06/17/2019

Don’t miss out. We are glad to be apart. Who is coming on this little Celtic Adventure.

05/27/2019

So excited for this event. Been working on it for months. will be doing an exclusive escape in my homeland. themed event. More details this Tuesday only 16 spots available.

05/25/2019

This weeks episode out friends and talk about their school and cafe in China.

05/25/2019

Episode 41 is live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Tim and Talisa Rogers who own Anchor BJJ and Fit For Life Cafe in Haikou, China (Anchor BJJ & Fit for Life) .

We discuss their businesses, living in Brazil and life in China. They are really good people and you'll find yourself wanting to go and pay them a visit.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-41-tim-talisa-rogers

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Tim and Talisa Rogers. Tim is a 2nd degree Black Belt under Robert Gordo Correa and owner of Anchor BJJ in Haikou, China and his wife Talisa runs Fit for Life

05/16/2019

Episode 40 is live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Zac Cunningham a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rener and Ryron Gracie.

We talk about Zac's start in jiu-jitsu, teaching Bully Proof and his recent travels to Japan. Zac is an excellent ambassador for the Gracie Academy and we have a great conversation with him.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-40-zac-cunningham/s-b6pA9

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Zac Cunningham a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rener and Ryron Gracie. We talk about his start in Jiu-Jitsu, teaching the Bully Proof program and hi

05/16/2019

This week’s episode features of talks about teaching and training and being mentored by some of my favorite people to train with at don’t miss it.

05/15/2019

Recent podcast guest Kroyler Gracie will host a seminar at Budo Martial Arts Studio (whose owner, Charlie Vinch , was a guest on the podcast as well) on June 6th at 7PM.

Go to Eventbrite and sign up! You don't want to miss out on the type of instruction and technique that Kroyler provides.

It'll change your game for the better.

05/05/2019

Check out this great mini documentary about Balance Studios (where Greg and I train) and the work Ric and Phil Migliarese have done to bring Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the northeast.

Come out and train some time. P***a!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5uqCZWRKqs&t=1s

Balance Studios: http://BalanceStudios.net Phil and Ricardo Migliarese began their journey over 30 years ago by themselves, when jiu-jitsu had not even estab...

05/02/2019

Episode 39 is live!!!

In this episode we interview Ricardo Migliarese, 5th degree Black Belt and co-founder of Balance Studios. We discuss Ric’s background in martial arts, his Gracie Instructor education, some of his competitions, his knee injuries and the culture he and Phil created at Balance Studios.

Enjoy!

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https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-39-ric-migliarese

05/02/2019

Don’t miss this week’s episode with the one and only co-owner of and world class instructor dropping later today. With special guest producer the wonder dog.

05/02/2019

This comes from our friend the one and only in one of the most technical instructors on the planet. Happens to be hidden in the Midwest or at a local seminar. Check it out and let us know what you think.

04/25/2019

Episode 38 is LIVE!!!

In this episode Greg and I interview Dorothy Dao a a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu out of Ralph Gracie Berkeley who competes in tournaments all over the world and is a blogger/adventurer at large for BJJ Asia. In this episode we talk about Dorothy’s journey, getting into competitions, training in China, training with women and our favorite foods.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-38-dorothy-dao/s-cJuNO

04/25/2019

It’s been awhile.... see you guys tomorrow.

04/24/2019

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01/01/2019

We at looking into all the great things ahead for #2019 we will be with you all again soon.

10/25/2018

Episode 37 is live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview John "Thor" Blank a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu who trains out of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu in Bethlehem, PA under Zach Maslany and JM Holland.

We talk about John's introduction to jiu-jitsu, his training regimine, his recent win at EBI 17 and what's next in John's journey.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-37-john-thor-blank/s-4sh4d

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview John "Thor" Blank a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu out of 10th Planet in Bethlehem, PA. We talk about his introduction to Jiu-Jitsu, his training regimen,

10/20/2018

Dave K**a seminar! Awesome!

10/18/2018

Episode 36 is live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Kip Dice and Paul Parrotte from the Grappling Dads Podcast!

We talk about their jiu-jitsu journeys the podcast, training on crowded mats as well as how they balance their families, their work, their podcast and training.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-36-the-grappling-dads/s-RaxMR

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Kip and Paulie from The Grappling Dads podcast. They talk about Kip and Paulie's jiu-jitsu journey, training on packed mats, the podcast and balancing their ro

10/11/2018

Episode 35 is live!

In today's episode Greg and I interview Jeff Crothers, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Cajun Karate and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

We talk about Jeff's martial art's journey, which martial art we would use in a fight and the work Jeff is doing with Victor Marx's All Things Possible Ministries that provides guidance to incarcerated youth, assistance to soldiers dealing with PTSD and trauma relief for victims of ISIS in Iraq.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-35-jeff-crothers

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Jeff Crothers a 5th Degree black belt in Cajun Karate and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We talk about Jeff's martial arts journey, what we would use in a

10/05/2018

Announcement.

Due to lack of registrants the Pilgrim Journey Series Women's Only Tournament has been canceled.

Please check here for announcements on future tournaments.

10/04/2018

Episode 34 is live!

In this episode we interview the awesome Roy Dean! He's a legend in the Jiu-Jitsu community having black belts in Kodokan Judo, Aikikai Aikido, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

We talk about teaching martial arts, Roy’s martial arts philosophy, imparting it to students and everything in between.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-34-roy-dean/s-xggwv

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Roy Dean, a global instructor of martial arts with Black Belts in Judo, Aikido and Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who has written 2 popular martial arts novel

09/27/2018

Episode 33 is live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Kroyler Gracie a second degree black belt and the grandson of Helio Gracie. He owns and operates Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Elkhart, Indiana and travels throughout the country giving seminars on his system. We talk about his family lineage, progression through Jiu-Jitsu, competitions, the system he developed and how he refines it and his thoughts on the current state of Jiu-Jitsu.

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-33-kroyler-gracie/s-tYRtO

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Kroyler Gracie a second degree black belt and the grandson of Helio Gracie. He owns and operates Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Elkhart, Indiana and travels throu

09/20/2018

Episode 32 is live!

In this episode Greg and Hugo interviews Bassil Badre Hafez a pro MMA fighter and Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Phil and Ric Migliarese. We discuss his start in martial arts, extreme sports and facing your fears.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-32-bassil-badre-hafez/s-PxD3S

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Bassil Badre Hafez a pro MMA fighter and Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who trains at Balance Studios. We discuss his start in martial arts, facing fears an

09/20/2018

Don’t miss tomorrow’s episode where we talk with the one and Only mma fighter and about training and facing your fears in life and the great beyond. Don’t miss it.

09/13/2018

Check out the latest episode of where and talk to fellow climber about and more. Episode #31!is live

09/13/2018

Episode 31 is live!

In this episode Greg Johnson and I interview Almine Barton a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and rock climber who is running the Fearless Females Jiu-Jitsu Camp.

We talk about the two sports and how they enrich your life and the grips they use and their meaning to Almine.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-636530679/episode-31-almine-barton

In this episode Greg and Hugo interview Almine Barton a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and rock climber who is running the Fearless Femaales Jiu-Jitsu camp. We discuss the two sports and how they e

09/12/2018

We just booked a famous guest on the podcast! Can’t wait for ya’ll to hear it!

09/10/2018

Don’t miss out there is something for everyone. First stop ladies. 5 more days to get early bird pricing on first stop brought to you by This Friday pricing goes up for October 13th women’s event. No gi and Blue Belt Gi Website www.pilgrimjiujitsu.com to register.

08/28/2018

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08/24/2018

Live Budo Martial Arts Studio

08/16/2018

Don’t miss this week’s episode with don’t miss her conversation with

08/16/2018

Episode 30 is live!

In this episode Hugo interviews Angie Vogel, a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Phil Migliarese and Ricardo Migliarese at Balance Studios in Philly.

We talk about Angie's martial arts journey, how to be a good instructor, what is good instruction and how to sell Jiu-Jitsu to women.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/user-…/episode-30-angie-vogel/s-XjfRj