Episodes

In this episode we take the podcast on the road and have an insightful and inspiring conversation with legendary American playwright, screenwriter, author, film director and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt David Mamet. Some of the topics covered are his thoughts on how to create opportunity, the teaching and mentoring process and how Jiu-Jitsu has been beneficial to his life.

In this episode we have a wonderful conversation with veteran actor Jason Patric. He shares great insight into his distinguished movie career as well as rarely heard stories of his time spent helping Jean Jacques prepare for the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships.

In this episode we have a wonderful and uplifting conversation with BJJ practitioner and LEO Ed Soares and his incredible K9 partner Duke. This is an amazing story of transformation and love. Get your tissues ready.

In this episode we have a fun talk about life growing up as a Machado brother with Roger Machado. Great insight as well as a wonderful trip down memory lane.

In this episode we the take the podcast on the road and have a powerful discussion with martial arts royalty and living legend Dan Inosanto. We dig deep into the history of his amazing journey and learn about what drives his limitless desire and passion for training, learning and teaching.

In this episode we have a great talk with long time student & JJM Black Belt, retired police officer and owner of one of the most successful academies in the JJM Association Professor Eric Acha. Great insight into what it takes to find success in business and in life.

In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with retired police officer and JJ Machado Black Belt Mark Mireles. Stories from a lifetime of martial arts training, excerpts from his decorated career in law enforcement and the importance of training Jiu-Jitsu in today's climate are just some of the topics discussed.

In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with our host and Jiu-Jitsu legend Jean Jacques Machado. Join us as we delve into the mind of someone who is not only a champion on the mat, but in life!

In this episode we have a very inspiring conversation about life, art & Jiu-Jitsu with artist extraordinaire and JJ Machado Black Belt Marcel Santos. No stranger to adversity, his story will inspire you and is yet another example of the power of the human spirit.

In this episode we take a fun trip down memory lane with Christian Conrad. Son of iconic movie/TV legend Robert Conrad, Christian is one of Jean Jacques earliest students. Hidden in between all the great stories covering what it was like growing up during the golden age of Hollywood as well as the early days of Jiu-Jitsu in America is a very inspiring story of one man's desire to pursue happiness over anything else.

In this episode we have a really fun conversation with Dean McDermott. Actor, chef, author, martial artist and proud family man, we touch on a wide variety of topics. Lots of laughs with this one!

In this episode we talk to wrestling legend Rico Chiapparelli. We learn about his evolution as a youth wrestler, his time spent training under the great Dan Gable at The University Of Iowa, his foray into the modeling world, the moment he discovered Jiu-Jitsu and his eventual move into creating one of the most respected teams in the early days of MMA, the powerful R.A.W. (Real American Wrestling) Team.

In this episode we put co-host Jay Zeballos in the chair for a surprise interview. One of Jean Jacques most senior black belts and instructor at the JJM Academy, this chat with Master and student will give you great insight into how Jean Jacques uses Jiu-Jitsu to transform lives.

In this episode we chat with celebrity trainer to the stars, Flavio DeOliveira. We learn about what fueled his passion for health and wellness from a young age, his experiences preparing Jean Jacques for competition and how he created his breakthrough portable home workout system, the BodyLX360.

For our season 2 debut we return with a great discussion with American actor, writer and producer Freddie Prinze Jr. From his introduction to martial arts, his time with the WWE as well as highlights from his movie career this conversation was fun and enlightening. If you are interested in entertainment there is some fantastic advice in here as well.