The Grappling Monthly Podcast, Season 2, Episode 2, with guest Professor Jean-Simon Maurice

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 differences between training judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu - How to teach judo to a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu crowd and vice versa - Transitioning from student , to teacher, to business owner - How jiu jitsu schools provide a 3rd space that is fosters healthy human connection - Sponsoring athletes and giving back to the grappling community And more!

Tune in Tuesdays at 10am PDT a new episode each week! Season 2 is brought to you by our friends at Red Shield Supplements. For more info visit: www.redshieldsupplements.com 

About Season 2 of The Grappling Monthly Podcast:

Episode 1 features Professor Jorge Britto. 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 most successful competitors, promoters and leaders of jiu jitsu in Canada today; Prof. Britto’s life is packed with adventure and lessons learned from a lifetime dedicated to the art.

Episode 3, we sit with Professor Éric Nadon of Torus BJJ. Éric has dedicated his life to the pursuit of martial arts and physical performance. Now in Carleton Place Ontario, we talk with prof. Éric about the sacrifices he made to train and compete with the best, to perfect his craft, and to open his own school.

Episode 4 is a conversation with 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-workout, post workout, and intra workout products to increase your potential.

In Episode 5 we move to Montreal to meet with Prof. Peninha. Originally from Brasilia in Brazil, Prof. Peninha is a master of capoeira and a fourth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a wealth of lived experience in Brazil, the US, and Canada which he shares with passion and dedication every day on the mats and in the capoeira Roda.

Lastly, the Season 2 finale, Episode 6, is with Professor Daniel Guillemette. A pioneer in the grappling arts in the National Capital Region, Professor Dan brings approximately 40 years of martial arts experience and has helped train and coach countless successful bjj and mma athletes in and around Ottawa and Gatineau. A special shoutout to Red Shield Supplements, our official sponsor of The Grappling Monthly Podcast Season 2.

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