# black belt (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover black belt. Page: Feed: --- ## [Being Eco Adjacent: The Next Evolution?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/episodes/Being-Eco-Adjacent-The-Next-Evolution-e3nk3tf) _2026-08-19 · Adolfo Foronda · Forever White Belt_ Professor Jay Pages returns to Forever White Belt to talk about how his coaching has evolved, including how he has integrated ecological dynamics and the constraints-led approach into his teaching without feeling the need to go all-in on any single methodology. We get into what "eco adjacent" actually looks like on the mats, how Jay designs training games, develops better problem solvers, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29ed1bc8/podcast/play/124439919/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-19%2F430139191-44100-2-731b67e0040ac.mp3) ## [Jiu Jitsu Curriculum and Class Structure - Alex Huddleston (E62)](https://eastononline.libsyn.com/jiu-jitsu-curriculum-and-class-structure-alex-huddleston-e62) _2026-08-19 · Blackbelt Business Podcast_ In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Eliot Marshall sits down with Alex Huddleston to break down Easton's approach to building Jiu Jitsu curricula that helps students understand the art as a complete system instead of a disconnected collection of moves. The conversation covers why beginners often struggle in unstructured classes, how curriculum improves retention, and why students… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eastononline/E62_FULL.mp3?dest-id=1436471) ## [The Stoic Inner Citadel: Beyond the Kata](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-stoic-inner-citadel-beyond-the) _2026-08-18 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Too Much Isolation & Solo Training Can Corrupt Your Understanding of Reality [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211774625/f1ddd9e7838ffbe0c2c5df54b9f7dc3e.mp3) ## [Real Brotherhood: My Untold History With RZA, GZA & ODB](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/real-brotherhood-my-untold-history) _2026-08-17 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Stoic Lessons from Wu-Tang Clan [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211498076/51ed09239e574b05e5f1cf329a502064.mp3) ## [He Flew Thousands of Miles Just to Learn From the Best](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/he-flew-thousands-of-miles-just-to) _2026-08-13 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Traveling BJJ Scholar Prof. Travis Lemiesz Shares The Gemstones of BJJ [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211060780/e9675636620e78ab6d5f58971ba7eaf9.mp3) ## [You're Not Weak, You're Human — A Stoic Path Back to the Table](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/youre-not-weak-youre-human-a-stoic) _2026-08-11 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ A Guided Meditation To Refine Our Dietary Discipline [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210808738/c6ec4fa39b86e228afaa2ed5ff82e274.mp3) ## [The Voice in Your Head Is Lying to You](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-voice-in-your-head-is-lying-to) _2026-08-10 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Here's How to Shut It Up [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210556140/86a0ee7bb03682c111eb7e0993120f79.mp3) ## [Education by Day, Ralph Gracie by Night — Meet Chicago's Toughest Dean](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/education-by-day-ralph-gracie-by) _2026-08-06 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Mountain View OG, Misho Ceko [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210098872/22b7ef5558d40e52263b2b25aea23cdd.mp3) ## [The Roman Fake That Taught Real Men How to Grieve](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-roman-fake-that-taught-real-men) _2026-08-04 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Lessons on Death and Grief from a Crying Stoic (thats me!) [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209831554/08f4580e295c63b86926fdbbdbba0d8f.mp3) ## [The Astrophysicist Who Became One of the UK's Deadliest Grapplers](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-astrophysicist-who-became-one) _2026-08-03 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Prof. Ashley Williams on the journey from amateur grappling to ADCC [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209684126/03f9f502e192bc0f2477e310204c2ad6.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3xKdS1O8Hw5f) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [The Stoic Case Against the Manosphere](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-stoic-case-against-the-manosphere) _2026-07-30 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Author William Mulligan the Authentic Stoic Agenda [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209129955/ebcc0342d0e7572a11c7772fb378ec51.mp3) ## [Skill Acquisition with Corbin Laporte](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/episodes/Skill-Acquisition-with-Corbin-Laporte-e3mnsfs) _2026-07-30 · Adolfo Foronda · Forever White Belt_ Corbin LaPorte may be best known as one of Nicky Rod’s key training partners and a rising talent at Simple Man Martial Arts, but this conversation is less about competition and more about how he became such an effective student and teacher of jiu-jitsu. We discuss Corbin’s unusually rapid learning curve, how his approach to studying instructionals has evolved, the difference between collecting… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29ed1bc8/podcast/play/123514812/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2F428878881-44100-2-a88ff43a8cda4.mp3) ## [Season 2026 - Sarina Kapai 3rd Dan past present and future](https://www.juestkd.com/blog/2025/sarina) _2026-07-30 · Gordon Jue · Jue's Taekwon-Do_ [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ab5f68cf93fd4d547c9f417/t/6a6aa92070e1a022d5e201b1/1785375048061/Sarina.mp3) ## [The Tate Brothers Saw the Crisis. They Never Had the Cure.](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-tate-brothers-saw-the-crisis) _2026-07-28 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Red Pill & Blue Pill Factions Fail Men Horribly [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208870258/bcadb16caa76f4042a5a4ce19f35c2af.mp3) ## [He Fought Dan Severn in Brazil and Trained the First British UFC Champion — Meet Professor Mario Sukata](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/he-fought-dan-severn-in-brazil-and) _2026-07-21 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | A Carlson Gracie Black Belt Shares The Wisdom in His Journey [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207962514/dae5d492106cf7c87cf4bf81f07afb28.mp3) ## [I Knew Andrew and Tristan Tate's Father](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/i-knew-andrew-and-tristan-tates-father) _2026-07-20 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ A Stoic Autopsy On Tate Brothers Downfall [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207800848/b8ba3c0faf5be722562d36909eeb534f.mp3) ## [Creating a Kids Jiu Jitsu Competition Culture - Jordan Shipman (E61)](https://eastononline.libsyn.com/creating-a-kids-jiu-jitsu-competition-culture-jordan-shipman-e61) _2026-07-19 · Blackbelt Business Podcast_ Competition is about far more than winning medals. In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Eliot Marshall and Jordan Shipman discuss why competition is one of the most powerful tools for building confidence, resilience, and long-term student retention in a kids martial arts program. They explain why kids are naturally drawn to competition, how tournaments create meaningful experiences… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eastononline/E61_FULL.mp3?dest-id=1436471) ## [Stoic Discipline and the Black Belt Mindset](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/stoic-discipline-and-the-black-belt) _2026-07-15 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Why Most People Quit Before They Finish, with Prof. Josh Peters [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207185924/e7b0bc7d2aef91d7c147316e48668eae.mp3) ## [Kevin Gallagher, Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Owner of Gracie Trinity BJJ](https://jiujitsudummies.podbean.com/e/kevin-gallagher-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-owner-of-gracie-trinity-bjj/) _2026-07-15 · Jiu Jitsu Dummies_ Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org Episode 193 of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast features Black Belt Kevin Gallagher, the charismatic owner of Gracie Trinity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Trinity, Florida, and one of the most entertaining voices in the modern Jiu-Jitsu conversation. In this episode, we dive into all things Jiu-Jitsu,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cqh9mafpekdbeegf/JJD-Ep193-Audio_1_6u6gc.mp3) ## [Balancing the Scales Between Stoic Discipline and GLP-1s:A Conversation with a Leeds Obesity Scientist](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/balancing-the-scales-between-stoic) _2026-07-13 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Prof. Graham Finlayson of Leeds University Shares His Insights [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206910200/adfbed794a24dfe2d91deef152ca11e2.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dE26DXSSE8MX) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Funmaxing: The Secret to Better Jiu-Jitsu?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/episodes/Funmaxing-The-Secret-to-Better-Jiu-Jitsu-e3lua8f) _2026-07-13 · Adolfo Foronda · Forever White Belt_ Tom Astarita, founder of Modern Art Jiu Jitsu, is a highly regarded instructor known for his thoughtful, conceptual teaching style and innovative approach to leg locks and guard. He’s trained with some of the best in the world and is dedicated to making Jiu-Jitsu accessible, fun, and sustainable. Most people think mastering hundreds of techniques is the key to unlocking Jiu-Jitsu greatness. Tom… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29ed1bc8/podcast/play/122676943/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-11%2F427747917-44100-2-ebcc5d44e448f.mp3) ## [Why Conor McGregor's UFC 329 Loss Is Good for the Sport](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/why-conor-mcgregors-ufc-329-loss) _2026-07-12 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ A Stoic Reflection on Conors Karmic Collapse [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206660086/60a9c79fca158fc4fd33a5176fdc521f.mp3) ## [King Charles, Roger Gracie & Raising Strong BJJ Kids: A Conversation with Sanjay Jalporte](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/king-charles-roger-gracie-and-raising) _2026-07-11 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | The King of England Got His White Belt [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206536784/33e86e1e13cd7fb63eeeb78ab808c56b.mp3) ## [The White House Fight Nobody's Talking About Right](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-white-house-fight-nobodys-talking) _2026-07-08 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ The Best Conversation on UFC 250, Herb Dean and the Future of MMA [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206067090/207b74ebdb9dd83dbfd839a770bd6c7d.mp3) ## [The Beautiful Art of Losing Time](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-beautiful-art-of-losing-time) _2026-07-07 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Watch now | Stoic Perspectives on Not Wasting Time- But Losing It [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205942380/003092137bf8620cd66232ad9ade09fb.mp3) ## [The Man Who Rewrote BJJ History: Deep Conversations With Author Robert Drysdale](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/the-man-who-rewrote-bjj-history-deep) _2026-07-06 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ 5 Things You Don't Know about BJJ + He Thinks Bruce Lee Couldn't Fight?!? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205652063/96336d40bf507f9e572e658e90ff05c2.mp3) ## Ask A Black Belt w/ Cat Discianni _2026-07-05 · Girls in Gis Podcast_ Cat Discianni is the co-owner and head instructor of jiu jitsu at New Asgard Martial Arts alongside of her husband and she is a Tac Team Black Belt under Paramount BJJ. Cat enjoys competing and coaching all people in jiu jitsu, especially women and started her teaching career as the women’s class jiu jitsu instructor at Paramount as a blue belt. She holds multiple notable competitive accolades… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/916054/episodes/19446227-ask-a-black-belt-w-cat-discianni.mp3) ## [Prof. Benji Silva: How Discipline, Sacrifice, and Jiu-Jitsu Forge a Champion's Character](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/prof-benji-silva-how-discipline-sacrifice) _2026-07-04 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ “Endure and renounce.” — Epictetus [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205013384/37d0ea984b7e03d7330491a405e05c9e.mp3) ## Champions in Life w/ Alexa Yanes _2026-06-30 · Girls in Gis Podcast_ Alexa Yanes is the Founder of Open Guard Collective (formerly the Groundwork Foundation) and a driving force behind its mission to create meaningful, community-driven impact through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, education, and global outreach. With over a decade of training, Alexa has competed professionally at the highest levels of the sport around the world. Her accomplishments at black belt include… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/916054/episodes/19424293-champions-in-life-w-alexa-yanes.mp3) ## Next Gen w/ Michelle Marciniak _2026-06-30 · Girls in Gis Podcast_ Michelle Marciniak is 14 years old yellow-white belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, out of Las Vegas. She began training jiu jitsu when she was 9 years old. Toward the end of 2023, her and her brother began training at Diamond Grappling Academy where they currently train today. Around the same time, she started getting more serious about her competition. In addition to all the local tournaments, they… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/916054/episodes/19354039-next-gen-w-michelle-marciniak.mp3) ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5XzGREsbGNsi) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [From the Cage to the Courtroom: Why MMA & BJJ Need Philosophy More Than Ever](https://adisabanjoko.substack.com/p/from-the-cage-to-the-courtroom-why) _2026-06-29 · Adisa Banjoko · Bishop Chronicles Podcast w/ Adisa Banjoko_ Listen now | Do You Know Why Your Favorite Fighter/Coach is in Jail Right Now? I do!! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204183465/6c8704604abfade711fd0a39e4d3b70d.mp3) ## [Police Officer and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt John Thompson](https://jiujitsudummies.podbean.com/e/police-officer-and-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-john-thompson/) _2026-06-24 · Jiu Jitsu Dummies_ Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org On this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we welcome back returning guest Officer John Thompson for a real conversation about Jiu-Jitsu for law enforcement and how grappling impacts the street. John shares updates on the academy he coaches at, Brazil-021 in Chicago, what’s new in the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s6ig56aufcvp3kz2/JJD-Ep192-Audio.mp3) ## [Developing Kids Jiu Jitsu Coaches - Jordan Shipman (E60)](https://eastononline.libsyn.com/developing-kids-jiu-jitsu-coaches-jordan-shipman-e60) _2026-06-19 · Blackbelt Business Podcast_ Building a great kids martial arts program requires more than one talented instructor. It requires systems, structure, and a deep bench of coaches who are prepared to deliver a consistent experience every day. In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Eliot Marshall sits down with Easton Kids Program Director Jordan Shipman to break down why coach-to-student ratios matter, how a lack of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eastononline/E60_FULL_TRANSCRIPT.mp3?dest-id=1436471) ## [Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Chris Mierzwiak, Partnership Manager at Wodify](https://jiujitsudummies.podbean.com/e/jiu-jitsu-black-belt-chris-mierzwiak-partnership-manager-at-wodify/) _2026-06-16 · Jiu Jitsu Dummies_ Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org In Episode 191 of the @JiuJitsuDummies podcast, we sit down with Black Belt Chris Mierzwiak from @MeruBJJ and @WODIFY to dive deep into the business and lifestyle of Jiu-Jitsu. From the journey of starting an academy to building a sustainable and thriving student base, this episode is packed… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vdv4d8bvarwhce3n/JJD-Ep191-Audio.mp3) ## [Controlling Hands Can Make You Unstoppable](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/episodes/Controlling-Hands-Can-Make-You-Unstoppable-e3kju5q) _2026-06-10 · Adolfo Foronda · Forever White Belt_ Join us for an enlightening conversation with jiu-jitsu innovator Javier Vazquez as he unveils insights from his new book, "The Master Plan." Discover how this groundbreaking work challenges traditional jiu-jitsu approaches and offers a fresh perspective on mastering the art. In this episode, Javier shares the core principles of his JVOS system, emphasizing the importance of biomechanics and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29ed1bc8/podcast/play/121288314/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425886883-44100-2-2457df7ef25.mp3) ## [Javier "Showtime" Vazquez, 5th Degree Black Belt, Former Professional MMA Fighter](https://jiujitsudummies.podbean.com/e/javier-showtime-vazquez-5th-degree-black-belt-former-professional-mma-fighter/) _2026-05-28 · Jiu Jitsu Dummies_ Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org In episode 190 of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, we sit down with Javier “Showtime” Vazquez, 5th degree black belt, former professional MMA fighter, and author of The Master Plan: From Chaos to Clarity in Jiu-Jitsu, available on Amazon. Javier shares his journey from the MMA cage to building a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aidfe9xwwrtnj7eu/JJD-Ep190-Audio.mp3) ## [Dating, Background Checks & Jiu-Jitsu Academy Safety](https://jiujitsudummies.podbean.com/e/milt-and-ben-solo-ep/) _2026-05-21 · Jiu Jitsu Dummies_ Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org On this episode of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, Black Belts Milton Campis and Ben Stark sit down for a real conversation about some tough topics in the Jiu-Jitsu community. We talk about dating at your academy, background checks for coaches and academy owners, and the Melqui Galvão incident… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ph2v2ujtfvwcakai/JJD-Ep189-Audio.mp3) ## [Why Most Grapplers Train Like Robots | Cameron Shayne](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/episodes/Why-Most-Grapplers-Train-Like-Robots--Cameron-Shayne-e3jjduu) _2026-05-19 · Adolfo Foronda · Forever White Belt_ What if becoming a better martial artist had less to do with collecting techniques and more to do with learning how to truly move? In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Shayne to explore a radically different approach to movement, martial arts, strength, and self-expression. Cameron shares how his background in martial arts, yoga, and movement training led him to create Budokon, a system… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29ed1bc8/podcast/play/120223134/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2F424464648-44100-2-31b49db417a6e.mp3) ## [Structuring Kids Jiu Jitsu Classes - Jordan Shipman (E59)](https://eastononline.libsyn.com/structuring-kids-classes-jordan-shipman-e59) _2026-05-19 · Blackbelt Business Podcast_ In this episode of the Black Belt Business Podcast, Eliot Marshall sits down with Easton Kids Program Director Jordan Shipman to dive deep into the structure behind a successful kids martial arts program. In this episode, Eliot and Jordan cover everything from why class structure is everything, how Easton builds discipline and focus into every class, and why consistency and routine are critical… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eastononline/E59_FULL.mp3?dest-id=1436471) ## [Dan 'Big D' Sachkowsky - Entrepreneur, Speaker, Business Coach, and Podcast Host](https://jiujitsudummies.podbean.com/e/big-d/) _2026-05-04 · Jiu Jitsu Dummies_ Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org Episode 188 of the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast features entrepreneur, speaker, business coach, and fellow podcast host Dan 'Big D' Sachkowsky as we dive deep into the mindset and mechanics of building a successful life and business. We talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ritqgczdxeqdq75f/JJD-Ep188-Audio.mp3) ## Champions in Life w/ Emily Kwok _2026-05-02 · Girls in Gis Podcast_ Emily Kwok is a multiple-time IBJJF champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an early veteran of women’s MMA, and one of the sport’s pioneering female athletes. A school owner and head instructor at Princeton BJJ, she brings over two decades of experience on and off the mat. Emily has been a driving force in creating space for women in the sport — co-founding Groundswell Grappling Concepts in 2008 as the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/916054/episodes/19112730-champions-in-life-w-emily-kwok.mp3) ## [Connection Over Techniques with Wim Deputter](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/episodes/Connection-Over-Techniques-with-Wim-Deputter-e3il1tv) _2026-04-29 · Adolfo Foronda · Forever White Belt_ Most jiu-jitsu advice misses the mark. Wim Deputter, a fourth-degree black belt from Belgium, unveils a revolutionary approach that shifts the focus from memorized techniques to core principles like connection, control, and timing, clarity that transformed his long, injury-free career and now offers a fresh perspective for practitioners at every level. In this episode, Wim shares how early… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29ed1bc8/podcast/play/119227775/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-29%2F423118347-44100-2-1a40b85b71f83.mp3) ## [Mastering the Onboarding Experience (Pt. 3) - Ian Lieberman (E58)](https://eastononline.libsyn.com/mastering-the-onboarding-experience-pt-3-ian-lieberman-e58) _2026-04-19 · Blackbelt Business Podcast_ In Part 3 of the onboarding series, Ian and Eliot break down what happens after the first day, covering the critical first 90 days of a new student's journey. From structured follow-up systems to creating a world-class fundamentals experience, this episode dives into how to turn new sign-ups into long-term members. They explore the importance of consistent communication, why onboarding must be… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/eastononline/E58_FULL.mp3?dest-id=1436471) ## [Jiu-Jitsu Minds, Business Grind: Milton & Ben Unplugged](https://jiujitsudummies.podbean.com/e/ben-and-milton/) _2026-04-15 · Jiu Jitsu Dummies_ Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org On episode 187, Milton Campis and Ben Stark go from the mats to the boardroom and everywhere in between as they sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation about jiu-jitsu, martial arts, and the lives we build around them. In this episode they riff on training, team culture, the state of the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i7umtit897twwn3t/JJD-Ep187-Audio.mp3) ## [Season 2026 - Make It A Habit](https://www.juestkd.com/blog/2025/make-it-a-habit) _2026-04-08 · Gordon Jue · Jue's Taekwon-Do_ [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ab5f68cf93fd4d547c9f417/t/69d6d8d4a83ea90ee5bebc30/1785364564204/Make+It+A+Habit+%7C+Mat+Chats.m4a) ## [What Black Belts Wish You Knew Sooner](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foreverwhitebelt/episodes/What-Black-Belts-Wish-You-Knew-Sooner-e3h63tp) _2026-03-30 · Adolfo Foronda · Forever White Belt_ Our next guest is Steve Hordinski, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the founder of Katharo Training Center in Littleton, Colorado. Steve has spent decades studying and teaching martial arts, with roots in traditional striking arts, before dedicating himself to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Before becoming a full-time instructor, Steve served in the U.S. Navy as a deep-sea diver, conducting underwater… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/29ed1bc8/podcast/play/117689721/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-30%2F421051928-44100-2-2824cb1120b6.mp3) ## Next Gen W/ Elizabeth _2026-03-28 · Girls in Gis Podcast_ Elizabeth is a dedicated and driven 9-year-old athlete who actively competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling. Known for her discipline, coachability, and competitive spirit, she approaches both training and competition with focus, resilience, and a genuine love for the sport. Her training spans multiple world class programs across Florida and New York. 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