It's the start of high school for Ryan and his best friend who is leaving for college. In this episode we sit down with Alex Sandoval Jr who I've watched grow up to be an amazing young man who is off to an out of state college to wrestle. Ryan and him share some old stories but most importantly, Alex shares how he kept on track even with injuries that weren't in his plans.    iTunes Stitcher Libsyn   Contact: ig @dadandthejiujisukid facebook @Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid www.dadandthejiujitsukid.com

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DJJK EPISODE 28 - Leaving for College

In this episode, Ryan and I sit down to catch up and talk about our 1 year anniversary for the podcast and why and how the show was even created. Our conversation leads into territory I feel a lot of parents may avoid or don't know how to approach their kids and that is; how honest do you feel you should be with your kids? We talk about drugs, steroids, alcohol and smoking. Just how comfortable are you opening up?   We would love to hear back what your thoughts are.   Also listen on:  iTunes  Stitcher Libsyn Contact: dadjjkid@gmail.com Social Media: IG @dadandthejiujitsukid FB @Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid www.dadandthejiujitsukid.com

DJJK Episode 27- How Honest Should You Be With Your Kids

He's back! We love sitting down with Jake as much as we can and glad we were able to cover a lot of topics. Jake sits down and we chat about listener reactions of the professor Flavio Almeida episode. We also go over his thoughts on strength training for jiujitsu and what a high level competitor is looking for in tournaments. Follow Jake as he prepares for IBJJF World Championship. instagram @jakewatson_bjj   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Media instagram: Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid youtube: Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid website: Dad and the Jiujitsukid

DJJK Episode 26-The Flavio Episode Reaction, Strength Training and Tattoos with Jake Watson

Welcome back! We sit down with Master Carlson Gracie Junior who is the son of one of the most historical and beloved figures in jiujitsu history, the late Master Carlson Gracie Senior. Carlson Junior is the leader of the reborn Carlson Gracie Team. 

DJJK Episode #25-Jiujitsu Legend Carlson Gracie Junior

In this episode, professor Allan Di Lucia stopped by to sit down with us to talk about his jiujitsu program. In Brazil, Allan created a jiujitsu program for special needs students and with his recent move to the U.S. he brought the program with him. Unlimited BJJ was created to use jiujitsu to help show how it can benefit everyone and all students train for free. Allan runs the organization with the help of professor Augusto Tanquinho at Soul Fighters Academy in Tempe, Arizona. All contact information and donation information is listed below.  Website www.unlimitedbjj.com Social Media IG @unlimitedbjj FB @unlimitedbjjprogram Donations!!! paypal.me/unlimitedbjj Academy  Soul Fighters Tempe, AZ 6481 S. Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85283  

DJJK Episode #24- Jiujitsu for Everyone with Allan Di Lucia

In this episode we sit down with Carlos Gracie, Jr. black belt Professor Flavio Almeida. Ryan and I were invited to the Gracie Barra North Phoenix academy to sit down with professor Flavio Almeida and the experience was a great one. With the recent negative events surrounding professor Flavio Almeida, his philosophy and positivity on jiujitsu and life overshadows everything else.  We hope you enjoy this one. --Website-- www.dadandthejiujitsukid.com   --Social Media-- instagram- @dadandthejiujitsukid twitter -@dadandthejjkid    

DJJK Episode #23-Flavio Almeida

I've known Cliff for 20 years and view him not only as my coach but as a mentor. He is a professional coach and we sit down and talk about the applications and the importance of being able to coach not only employees but your family members at the right times. When do you step back and stop being a parent and just listen? And are you needing a coach? Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on YouTube.    Social Media: twitter: @dadandthejjkid instagram: @dadandthejiujitsukid

DJJK Episode #22-Coaching and Family with Cliff Woodbury

Starting the year off right, Ryan and I sat down to reflect on what we have learned launching Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid Podcast. Ups and downs and and what's up ahead for the podcast. Hit that subscribe button on iTunes and Stitcher. Listen now on YouTube.

Episode #21-Hello 2019 and New Year Planning

I wish we could have went on for another hour with Miyo but she had some people she needed to strangle on the mats. We had a great time and it's a great episode to get your heads thinking if you are doing everything you can to prepare yourself incase of an attacker. Miyo is not only a bad ass on the mats but she is a becoming one of Utah's advocate for women self defense and women's jiujitsu by not just self defense but I think just her sharing her own experiences to others helps a lot too! If you are in the Salt Lake City, Utah area and looking for someone to meet and speak with women's self defense you can reach Miyo on Instagram @utahjitsmama and @empower_selfdefense. Miyo is a Brazilian Jiujitsu purple belt and an active competitor for Pedro Sauer Team at Unified Brazilian Jiujitsu in Salt Lake City, Utah.  

DJJK Episode #20-Miyo Strong

After a week off, Ryan and I sat down and discussed serious topics that ranged from flat earth and aliens to Sponge Bob and Pokemon. I think we went over important things but it was just a regular conversation we normally have of pretty stupid stuff. 

DJJK Episode #19-Dumb and Dumber

Happy Thanksgiving week everyone. Today we had Reese A Roni from Gameness in with Ryan and me.  Reese is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Brown Belt and not just any brown belt but the first American brown belt under Augusto Tanquinho from team Soul Fighters. Reese is also from Gameness who are one of the top jiujitsu and mma clothing and equipment makers.  Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition (480)784-1500 or 1(866)-205-5229 National Suicide Prevention 1 (800)273-TALK

DJJK Episode #18-Reese A Roni

Join me today for episode 17! Ryan is under the weather so Im running the show alone. I am covering Fight to Win 93 that took place in Scottsdale, I talk about UFC Fight Night Korean Zombie vs. Yair Rodriguez, movie day and more! Just a fun time by myself.

DJJK Episode #17-Marky Mark

We sat down and listened to some incredible stories in this episode. Kristin shared her story of her journey fighting breast cancer and the challenges she faced from her diagnosis, her chemo sessions, and surgeries to being in remission. Kristin shared about her deployment to Baghdad, Iraq while serving in the Army and her convoy being hit with an IED attack and how she coped with her transition after her deployment. Kristin is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Brown Belt under Professor Paul Silva from Carlson Gracie San Diego, CA she is also an Army Combat Veteran and a breast cancer survivor and currently trains at Carlson Gracie Gilbert, AZ. 

DJJK Episode #16-Kristin George

We had the opportunity to sit down with not just one of the best competitors in the brown belt division but one of the funnest guys around. Ryan and I had such a great time listening to him share his story of how his childhood helped shape him be the great man he is becoming.  Jake is one of the most exciting competitors and you can watch him November 9th as the Co Main Event on Fight to Win #93 in Scottsdale, AZ and you can watch it on Flo Grappling.  Jake is a brown belt under professor Andre Maracaba of Maracaba Jiujitsu.

DJJK Episode #15- Jake Watson

After a 5 week hiatus we are back! Ryan and I go over what's been happening and sit down with our great friend, Dustin Sims as he diets down for the upcoming Jiujitsu World League Tournament. We also talk about what's been holding the podcast back.

DJJK Episode #14-Dustin Sims

Follow Mark and Ryan as they share their passion of Brazilian Jiujitsu with a twist. Listen to the father and son duo speak to some of the top jiujitsu practitioners, mixed martial artist, and grapplers. Also, being a parent isn't easy and most of us as parents can relate to the stresses of life but we can't ignore what the teens of today are dealing with as well. Follow Dad and the Jiujitsu Kid in their journey together for their love for a sport that binds their family together.

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