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Listen to the journey of people training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We talk to people of all ages, skill levels and styles. Each episode Nick and Vic will talk with a BJJ practitioner learning more about who they really are, where they started and what makes their journey unique.
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We are back. Very excited to get back to it after a short break. We figured the best way to welcome everyone back is to talk about our journey and what we have been up to the last couple of months. Make sure you like and follow us on Instagram @bjj_Pandas and Face Book Bjj Pandas and let us know if you are interested in sharing your journey. You can also check out all of our cool gear at BjjPandas.com Shadowrealmbjj.com and BjjPandasgear.com/store Sit back, relax and enjoy... ...
This week we bring a little different spin on our normal conversations. We sat down with Aaron Vince "The Philosophical Panda" and just talked... We talked about Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Martial arts in general along with some other random topics. We plan to bring a little different spin once per month so let us know what you think. Sit back, relax and enjoy... To join our Discord Community Click here: BJJ Pandas Discord Make sure to let us know what you think by commenti...
This week we meet Dillon Vowell. Dillon may be a white belt, but has an amazing journey that includes MMA fights, wrestling, No-Gi BJJ and a whole lot more. Dillon has an amazing out look and an amazing Journey. You can connect with Dillion on Instagram @relentlessdillonvowel Also check out his sponsor, Driveway Dumpsters and Paper St Coffee, paperstcoffee.com Thanks again to Dillonfor coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... Really exc...
This week we meet Drew Milden an fellow podcaster. Drew has a really cool journey that include more than just Jiu Jitsu, but is certainly passionate about Jiu Jitsu! While he has just started his BJJ Journey he has certainly had an interesting journey in order to get to this point. Check out his podcast for more just search for "Drew Vs the World Podcast" Also find Drew on instagram @drewvstheworldpodcast Thanks again to Drew for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and ...
This week we meet Ben, he is a Black belt, a coach, an academy owner and a really cool guy. Ben has recently opened his own academy Haven Jiu Jitsu in Baldwinsville NY (Central NY) and it is amazing. Ben is also doing some really awesome work with the local police departments and Syracuse University to study the effects of BJJ training in Law Enforcement. Not that you want to miss any of these episode, but this is a BIG ONE!! Thanks again to Ben for coming on the show!!! If you...
This week we meet Sebstian, he is currently a purple belt and trains from where ever he happens to be. We get to walk through his journey staring in high school as a wrestler. We get to hear about his experiences as he has traveled all over the country for work and has been able to train at the same time. Thanks again to Sebastian for coming on the show!!! If you want connect with Sebastian you can find him on instagram @seabass859 Sit back, relax and enjoy... ...
This week we meet Dylan Gebhart, Dylan is currently a white belt in BJJ and ranked in Judo. We get to talk to Dylan about his Journey and what he has experienced just starting out. It was a lot of fun chatting Dylan and hearing his perspective and thoughts. Thanks again to Dylan for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... To join our Discord Community Click here: BJJ Pandas Discord Make sure to let us know what you think by commenting on our Facebook Page...
This week we meet Bella Gondim, Vic's little sister. She is an amazing blue belt and at only 18 years old has a very promising Jiu Jitsu journey in front of her. It was great to hear about her starting her journey and some of the people that have influenced her life in a positive way through Jiu Jitsu. Thanks again to Bella for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... To join our Discord Community Click here: BJJ Pandas Discord Make sure to let us know what you ...
This week we meet Chris Ziegler, the most consistent member of Panda Power Hour. We always say we want to hear journeys from White to Black and everything in between... So we have our first adult white belt. Listen to how it began for Chris and why he continues to train. Thanks again to Chris for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... To join our Discord Community Click here: BJJ Pandas Discord Make sure to let us know what you think by commenting on our Facebook Pa...
This week we meet Nakana Costa "The Hawaiian Panda". Nakana has been training Jiu Jitsu for over a decade. He also has three kids that train and plenty of crazy stories!! He is a Black Belt that trains under Professor Shawn Hammonds out of Guardian MMA in Nashville, TN. One of the funniest people I know and a ton of fun to talk with. Thanks again to Nakana for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... To join our Discord Community Click here: BJJ Pandas Disc...
This week we meet Betty. You may remember her from her instagram fame a couple of months ago when she won double gold at Worlds, but that wasn't the coolest part, she was also awarded her Black Belt by Professor Diego Bispo at age 65!! She started training BJJ at 54 years old because... she didn't want to join a book club! This is truly one amazing Journey with so many fun stories. Thanks again to Betty for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy... If you...
This week we meet Aaron, the "The Philosophical Panda". Aaron has been training Jiu Jitsu for over three year and has also trained in Karate, Krav Maga and Kick Boxing. He has a very different approach and a very cool story. This episode was really fun and you get to hear how Aaron has progressed on his Journey and brought friends along with him. Excited to see where this Journey leads Aaron in the future. Thanks again to Aaron for coming on the show!!! Sit back, relax and enjoy...
Happy New Year!!! This week we meet we have a very special episode. We talk with four kids that train BJJ. Meet Sadie Chernoff, Calvin Rogers, Lillian Upchurch, and Emma Ziegler. All four of these kids work hard, train hard, compete hard and know how to have fun. This was such a great episode to record, talking to these kids and hearing about the Journey they have been on. Some people are intimidated by combat sports, but these kids have not only jumped right...
This week we meet Mike Schaffeld, the Big Strong Panda. Mike has been training for over three years. In this episode we hear about the apprehensions that people can have just starting this sport. We also get to hear how training Jiu Jitsu has impacted not only Mike's life, but his family in a positive way. Oh yea and we also hear about the time Mike almost got sick on the mats!! Hahaha Hear about his very first days starting as a "fighter" training in a trailer with shag c...
This week we meet James "On Fire" Fisher. James has been training sine the mid 2000s, and has certainly had one heck of a journey. Hear about his very first days starting as a "fighter" training in a trailer with shag carpet for mats!! You can learn directly from James via his Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26807337 you can subscribe and get videos weekly showing detailed descriptions of different positions. James will be fighting this coming weekend in 1...
This week we meet Logan Glass. Logan has been training for just over 3 years. In that time he has had some amazing personal growth. Hear all about how he got his start and what he has overcome in just the past year alone. Thanks again to Logan for coming on the show!!! As a reminder we have a new line of BJJ apparel including rash guards and Gis ARE OUT and ready for Pre-Order. You can order yours at www.ShadowRealmBJJ.com or check us out on Instagram at Shadowrealm...
This week we meet Levi Batta of "Bright Jiu Jitsu" in Bright Indiana. Levi has been training for over 13 years and has seen a lot. Not only does he talk about his experience on the mats, he also talks about person struggle and victories that his family has endured. Levi is getting ready for a Super Fight you can see him in Kentucky at the Madison Theater. For tickets you can go to: https://madisontheater.com/events/2021/12/kumite-ii Thanks again to Levi for coming on the show!...
This week we meet Coach Dirk owner of "Against the Grain MMA and Boxing" out of Columbus Georgia. As US Army vet, fighter and coach he is on an amazing journey. We got to not only hear about the things that have made him the person he is today, we also got some sound advice from someone that has been in the sport of over 14 years. Thanks again to Dirk for coming on the show!!! As a reminder we have a new line of BJJ apparel including rash guards and Gis coming out soon and can be fou...
This week we meet Alisa Hampton. She has an amazing background as a Muay Thai practitioner and coach, a person trainer, yoga instructor AND a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We walk through her experiences transitioning and mixing all of these forms of fitness and martial arts and how they have worked together to for her Journey. Alisa has also started a new Women's line of BJJ apparel including rash guards and Gis coming out soon and can be found on Instagram at Shadowrealm...
This week we meet Zack Thompson. He is an Artist, a philosopher, a kickboxer, a Jiu Jitsu practitioner and all around fun guy!! Not to mention the guy that coined the phrase "F that guy!!" so you know this is going to be good. Sit back, relax and enjoy... Make sure to let us know what you think by commenting on our Facebook Page: Panda Power Hour, Instagram: BJJ_Pandas or at our website BJJPandas.com Special thank you to Drew Knote for supporting the podcast
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