This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Dustin Johnson, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. During the episode we discussed how training Brazilian Jiujitsu has positively impacted his entire family.

This episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Professor Ruben Arredondo, a black belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu and owner of Renzo Gracie Corpus Christi. During the episode, Professor talks about the significance of Renzo Gracie and Gracie Barra in his martial arts journey and how he travels every weekend to Gracie Barra Pearland to learn from Professor Marcelo.

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Professor Jason and Justin Rhodes, a veteran and former first responder, who is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. During this episode, we discussed their upcoming "Last Man Standing Ruck" they will be doing on 09/26/2026. Aside from it being an endurance race that will test the mental grit of each contestant, it will also serve to raise awareness and funds for Frontline Healing Foundation and Warriors Heart which assist veterans and first responders heal from trauma and build a path toward long term recovery and self-reliance. To donate click the link below:

Last Person Standing - Frontline Healing Foundation

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Moises Rodriguez, a brown belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. During the episode, we discuss how jiujitsu has allowed Moises to be less shy and quiet around others.

This week I had the opportunity of sitting with Professor Jason Stephens who through Harbor Jiujitsu is bringing fellowship through Brazilian Jiujitsu. During the episode, Professor Jason discusses the importance of his Christian faith and how through Jiujitsu, he is hoping to provide a space where others can come together to train and support each other.

This week I had the opportunity to sit with Minh Cao who is a fireman and purple belt under Professor Marcelo Uirapuru Azevedo. During this episode we discussed what his martial arts journey has taught him about himself, the support from other members from within the Gracie Barra Pearland community, and the importance of his kids training jiujitsu.

This week I had the opportunity to sit with Josh and Christian Bernal who are brothers and Black Belts in Brazilian Jiujitsu under Marcelo "Uiripuru" Azevedo. During the episode, we discuss their martial arts journey growing up as well as the benefits it provides for them in and outside the mats. This is the first time I've done a three-person episode, so I hope y'all enjoy!

This week I sat down with Anthony who is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Anthony and I discussed his martial arts journey and what's his beef with white belts.