On today's episode, I welcome Sensei and Professor Joshua Page to the podcast. Josh is a 20 year martial arts school owner, has multiple black belts, has world and national titles, and is a Pedro Sauer affiliate. We talk about a wide range of things including: his story, his school's history, what is a martial artist, the difference between a martial artist and a fighter, the UFC, and some philosophy.

Links;

https://www.instagram.com/hickoryacademy/

https://www.hickorykarate.com/

Today, I welcome Jake Whitfield to the show. Jake is the head bjj instructor at Chapel Hill Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss his well rounded grappling experience, the UFC's beginnings, his professor Royce Gracie, and his experiences owning a school.

Links:

https://www.patreon.com/trianglejake?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3OpX3NVQNtBFSyAr6O1PXu_5iWpmWYXyggBfzo8XHkzj1iS9UQwYRa2-g_aem_TCo5aLv1DCTmB-nc8Wsl4g

https://www.instagram.com/chapelhill_gjj/

https://www.instagram.com/trianglejake/

On this episode, I welcome Gary Goltz to the podcast. Sensei Goltz is a 9th dan in judo and started judo in the 1960s. During our interview we discuss when Coach Goltz got into judo, how he created the Winter Nationals, one of the largest judo tournaments in the country, and how judo helped him out in life and business.

Links:

https://www.goltzjudo.com/

On this episode, I interview Grace Jividen, an American judo legend! Grace was part of the 1st ever female Olympic team to go to Barcelona Spain in 1992. She had a long career in judo and is now teaching judo at her own judo club in Colorado. Enjoy my conversation with the wonderful Grace Jividen Truesdale!

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/grace.jividen.96

https://graciejudoclub.com/

Coach Stanley welcomes Illinois wrestling royalty, Steve Marianetti! Steve didn't start wrestling until his freshman year of high school, never won a state title, but ended his scholastic career as a NCAA national champion. Wow! What a story.

On this episode I welcome one of the best judoka in US history, Colton Brown. Colton was a 2x Olympian and current USA Judo coach. Also, he operates the Colton Brown Training Center in New Jersey.

Links:

https://coltonbrowntrainingcenter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cbrown90kg__/

https://www.instagram.com/coltonbrowntrainingcenter/

On this episode, I welcome Jon Reader, assistant coach from University of Wisconsin. Jon was a national champion for the Iowa State Cyclones, high school team mate of Brent Metcalf, coached by several legends including Cael Sanderson, Bobby Douglas, and Kevin Jackson. Coach Reader is full of awesome, positive, and motivating energy. This was an awesome episode.

Welcome to episode 42 of the WRG!

Today, I welcome Alejandro Wajner BJJ World Champion, multiple time Pan Am medalist, Pedigo Fighting Systems competitor, former NCAA wrestler, and head wrestling coach. On the interview we talk about his roots, his world title, his coach Heath Pedigo, and our thoughts about club vs school wrestling programs.

Links to click on

His Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/airwajner/?hl=en

Daisy Fresh Documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t03TqJ7-Oiw

Pedigo Curriculum:

https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-daisy-fresh-curriculum-white-belt-bundle-by-heath-pedigo?srsltid=AfmBOoqTFSPJx34pj28bH9JcZizqWqv3bQ5e5jRE-hLPMXbBjdw2hGH5