The Grappling Monthly Podcast
The Grappling Monthly Podcast celebrates the art, the community, and the culture of grappling. Join host Sébastien Maniatopoulos as he chats with guests from around the grappling world. Learn about each guest’s grappling journey, their views on the current state and future of grappling, the business side of the grappling arts, cross-training, nutrition, and much more! Grappling Monthly exists to document and share the stories, businesses, and culture of the grappling arts. We produce original media that highlights the people, schools, and brands shaping the community, offering content that is authentic, practical, and respectful of the craft. Our vision is to become the leading community-driven platform for the grappling arts, fostering connection and understanding through honest storytelling, sustainable business coverage, and resources that support everyone from casual practitioners to dedicated school owners.Our Values are: • Community First: We serve the grappling community broadly—not just elite competitors, but the schools, brands, and practitioners who sustain the art. • Authenticity Over Hype: We reject sensationalism in favor of clear, honest, and respectful content. • Respect for Craft: We value the depth and diversity of grappling traditions and approaches, sharing them without condescension. • Sustainable Storytelling: We aim to build an independent platform that can consistently support meaningful coverage and analysis. • Practical Support: We create content that is useful—helping gyms grow, brands connect, and practitioners improve. Check out the Grappling Monthly Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@grapplingmonthly and our website: www.grapplingmonthly.com
Episodes
Season 2 of The Grappling Monthly Podcast rolls on with Episode 4 and guest Professor Chris Rossi. Prof. Chris has a literal lifetime of experience in the martial arts as well as an approach to learning and teaching which is unique. Now leading Rossi BJJ & Kickboxing in Templeton Québec, Chris is also part founder of Red Shield Supplements, a 100% Canadian-made human performance enhancing natural product line that includes pre...
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of The Grappling Monthly Podcast. In this episode, we sit with Professor Éric Nadon of Torus BJJ, a part of Renzo Gracie Team. Éric has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in the martial arts and in physical performance. Éric has trained and competed internationally in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He now turns his competitive spirit towards teaching and raising the next generations of champions fr...
Season 2 of The Grappling Monthly Podcast rolls on! Our guest for episode 2 is Professor Jean-Simon Maurice. Professor Jean-Simon is a black belt in both judo and jiu jitsu. He teaches at Arts Martiaux Derocque in Aylmer Quebec, as well as Evolution Martial Arts HQ in Gatineau, Qc. He is also part owner of Bait Apparel, an up and coming jiu jitsu and martial arts apparel company based in Canada. In this episode we talk about: - The...
Celebrate Canada day with a brand new season of The Grappling Monthly Podcast! It all starts with Professor @jorgebrittobjj this Tuesday July 1 at 10am PDT.
In this episode, Professor Britto shares years of lived experience and growth through the art of jiu jitsu. From growing up in Rio de Janeiro and watching legends of jiu jitsu and luta livre compete in the 90’s to becoming one of the ...
The Grappling Monthly Podcast: Season One Finale with Professor Alberto Crane The Grappling Monthly Podcast closes out its inaugural season with a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA: Professor Alberto Crane.
Professor Crane is a lifelong martial artist and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in BJJ and mixed martial arts. Born in New Mexico, he discovered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu early and committed himself fully to the ar...
Join me as I sit with the owner and head instructor of Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in West Adams, professor Mark Bradford. In this episode, professor Mark shares insights and experiences from a lifelong dedication to martial arts and training jiu jitsu in New Mexico. We talk about the grappling scene from 2000's to present day and what brought him to take the leap of faith and pursue jiu jitsu full time.
Join host Sébastien Maniatopoulos for episode 5 of the inaugural season of The Grappling Monthly Podcast. In this episode, Seb joins professor Bryan Gregerson in his beautiful Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school located in Pasadena, CA.
In this episode we talk about: - The difference between the early days of bjj in the US and today - Whether or not competitors from past generations could compete today - The value of friendships and ...
Season 1 continues with a brand new episode! Join us as we get to know our guest, professor Anthony Cruz, owner and head instructor at Legacy Glendale.
In this episode we talk about:
🔥 Finding jiu jitsu in Hollywood
Join host Sebastien Maniatopoulos in Episode 2 as he sits down with Professor Erika Dawn to explore the journey of turning passion into purpose. From following her dreams to building a jiu-jitsu academy rooted in empowerment and community, Erika shares how she’s creating a space where strong, healthy humans can thrive—on and off the mats.
Erika Dawn is the owner and head instructor of Legacy West Valley ...
Welcome to The Grappling Monthly Podcast, where we celebrate the art, the culture, and the community of grappling around the world. Join me and my guest Professor Uday Malhotra, for a conversation on wrestling, jiu jitsu, training, finding a balance in life to keep training as we older and so much more.
Professor Uday Malhotra is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under professor Alberto Crane and a former D1 wrestler ...
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