The Half Guard Half Hour

Mike Constantiner

On this episode I speak to jiu jitsu purple belt Mike Constantiner. Listen as we talk about Mike's business ventures and how jiu jitsu helps him in day to day life. 

Nelson Puentes

On this episode I am joined by Jiu jitsu black belt and creator and founder of Inverted Gear. Nelson Puentes. Listen as we discuss what it was like creating the brand as well as where he gets his inspirations from. 

Mark Harrington

On this Episode I talk to jiu jitsu brown belt and collage artist Mark Harrington. Listen in as we discuss how he got his start in jiu jitsu and where he draws inspiration for his art. 

Junny Ocasio

On this episode I talk to Unity BJJ black belt Junny Ocasio. Listen in as we learn how he trains to compete at the highest levels. 

Juan Chillogallo

On this episode I speak to military veteran and Jiu jitsu brown belt Juan Chillogallo. Listen in as Juan talks about how jiu jitsu has helped him deal with PTSD and his experience as a coach. 

Kyle Jackson

On This episode I sit and speak to Jiu jitsu Black belt and coach out of ClockworkBJJ Kyle Jackson. Listen as we discuss his philosophy on coaching and teaching. 

Nicole Borger

On this episode I speak to licensed mental health councelor Nicole Borger of Borger Wellness. Listen as we talk about how the quarantine can have effects on your mental health and how that can effect athletes in all sports. 

 

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Jon Thomas

On this episode I talk to Jon Thomas. Founder and executive president of Tap Cancer out. 

 

In 2010, Jon realized that there was no philanthropic presence in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. By 2011, Tap Cancer Out was born, with a mission to end cancer through the BJJ community. Jon leads Tap Cancer Out’s vision, strategic growth and partnerships. He has been training in BJJ since 2008 and was awarded his black belt in August of 2018.

Josh Griffiths Part 2

On this episode I am joined once again my head instructor and owner of ClockworkBJJ Josh Griffiths. Join for this special extended episode and follow up to our previous one. 

Bridget Grace

On this episode I sit and speak with Renzo Gracie Black belt Bridget Grace. Learn more about her as well as her background in MMA and Jiu jitsu, and what it was like getting her black belt from Renzo himself.