Claim OwnershipThe Bunker Jiu Jitsu Podcast
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From the creator of “The Bunker Holiday Tournament,” and the co-creator of “The Fighting Priests Podcast.” From what started as a secret training room during the Covid lockdowns, to a charity invitational tournament bringing together the local Jiu Jitsu community in support of the poor, the less fortunate and young BJJ competitors. Join Fr. Ted as he explores the world of BJJ by interviewing individuals who are passionate about spreading BJJ to the whole world!
28 Episodes
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Fr. Ted and Black Belt Mark Manalo close out 2025 with their reflections on this year’s Bunker Tournament, NKS’ first black belt promotion, future projects and much more!
Fr. Ted interviews OG Bunker member Jose Kim. Fr. Ted and Jose have been training together for over 5 years and discuss their BJJ journeys, from the Bunker to the present.
Fr. Ted interviews John. Koveos, founder of Schinoussa SuperFoods, a well-known and exceptional brand of supplements that provide healthy living solutions to many top-tier athletes around the world.
Fr. Ted interviews Brown Belt Breno Mendes from JT6 Studio in Toronto.
Fr. Ted interviews old friend Frank Katsaros, a newly promoted Blue Belt under Gracie Humaita Mississauga.
Fr. Ted gives updates on the upcoming Bunker Holiday Tournament:
New Dojos, New Donors, New Charities and some surprises!
Fr. Ted interviews Raul Chavez, a black belt and founder of “Project X-Guard” based out of Toronto Canada.
Fr. Ted interviews Toula Gonedalles-Cioci, cofounder and director of H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Prophet Elias) which is a community based philanthropic organization that mobilizes individuals to help local shelters and other organizations within the community. The bunker holiday tournament has supported HOPE from day one by gathering non-perishable food items by both the competitors and spectators who attend the event.
Fr. Ted reflects on the upcoming fall season, local tournaments at purple belt, school starting and the this year’s Bunker Holiday Tournament in December.
Fr. Ted interviews Professor Mike Aviado, a 2nd degree Black Belt and owner of Vaughan BJJ.
Fr. Ted interviews 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt Matthew Pasquale from Leslieville Jiu Jitsu. Matt has been training for over 20 years, is a personal trainer out of Apex Gym and also co-owner and instructor at Leslieville Jiu Jitsu in Toronto, Canada.
Fr. Ted reflects on recently receiving his Purple Belt in BJJ.
Fr. Ted interviews blue belt Mark Alcamo from REV MMA.
Fr. Ted interviews military veteran and current police officer, purple belt Jose Arias.
in this episode, Fr. Ted announces his new publication: “Bunker Jiu Jitsu: Faith, Friendship & Fortitude on the Mats” is the story of Fr. Ted‘s into Jiu Jitsu and the founding of the tournament.
Fr. Ted interviews Co-Founder and CFO of Awake Chocolate Dan Tzotzis. Dan is a major sponsor and supporter of the Bunker Holiday Tournament, providing his delicious caffeinated chocolate so that our competitors can stay sharp!
Fr. Ted sits down with Blue Belt Dimitri Tsourounis who is a former certified Gracie Combatives instructor but Has since transitioned to sport Jiu Jitsu. Together they discuss the pros and cons of Combatives and how they may compliment sport Jiu Jitsu.
Fr. Ted talks with good friend and blue belt Christian Kim. Working as a police officer for a northern reserve of the Anishinaabe tribes of Canada, Christian bounces between work up north and BJJ in Toronto.
Fr. Ted interviews 4th Degree Black Belt David Gonzalez, head instructor at Gracie Humaita Bolton, Ontario. An US Air Force veteran, David has been training BJJ since the early 90’s and offers an old school perspective on the evolution of BJJ as a martial art and as a sport.
Fr. Ted interviews Purple Belt Grace Chung. Grace is a 4 stripe purple belt training out of NKS BJJ in Willowdale, Ontario. Together they discuss career, teaching and the joy of the BJJ community.
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