The Half Guard Half Hour

The people in jiu jitsu series W/ Tyler Zahradnik

Welcome back to the podcast. After a long hiatus I am back at it with The people in jiu jitsu series. Today I chat with jiu jitsu blue belt Tyler Zahradnik about his journey in jiu jitsu. 

Ian Butler

My guest on this episode is pro-MMA fighter, Ian Butler. We talk about his upbringing, how martial arts has shaped and changed his life, and other influences he has had to make him who he is today. We talk about his MMA journey from Bellator to PFL and his upcoming grappling super fight on February 18th, 2023 with High Rollerz in Las Vegas.

Check him out at: Ianbutlermma.com or on Instagram and twitter @ianbutlermma

James Foster

Listen to my talk with Professor James "300" Foster owner and head instructor of Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Kent, Washington.

Nick The tooth

On this episode I sit with Art of Jiu Jitsu Black belt Nick Gullo AKA Nick the Tooth. Listen in as we discuss all things Jiu Jitsu and Sci-Fi. This was recorded in April 2021. 

Brian Kemsley

This Episode was recorded in April 2021. I sit down with Muay Thai Fighter Brian Kemsley. Brian had a chance encounter with an emotionally disturbed person who was trying to take a baby in union square park. Listen to us discuss that situation and how Brian calmly held the person till the police could arrive. 

Josh Hinger

This Episode was recorded April 2021. Here I sit with World champ and Black belt out of Atos Jiu Jitsu Josh Hinger. 

Dr. Nicholas Smith

Today I sit down with Dr. Nicholas Smith. Dr. Smith is a jiu jitsu blue belt out of fight studio in southern California as well as a physical therapist and strength coach. 

Check out some of his great content on his instagram page below. 

https://www.instagram.com/smithforgedsc/

Kristian Woodmansee

On this episode I sit down with none other than Ibjjf world champion and owner of Logic Philly "The dream killer" Kristian Woodmansee

 

For more info on the academy and Kristian check out: http://logicphilly.com

Chantal Jones-Griffiths

On this episode I sit down with I sit down with America's next top model cycle 9 runner up and super mom Chantal Jones-Griffiths. 

Dominyka Obelenyte

In what is now the record for longest show ever done. I sit and talk with 9x world champion and jiu jitsu black belt Dominyka Obelenyte. Tune in as we talk about what it was like growing up in this sport, the up's and down's of training. And her amazing art.