Roosevelt Sousa is known for his incredible athletic abilities. Behind all his success is persistence, humility, and the ability to never give up.
Ethan Crelinsten, Simple Man's unofficial funniest member, sits down with Alysa to discuss his journey as a high level competitor. They discuss Ethan's success with back takes, his recent CJI win with the rest of the gang, and most importantly, the bond and brotherhood the simpleman gym and podcast have created.
UFC Welterweight, Jeremiah Wells sits down with Alysa to discuss his MMA career. They also discuss his upbringing, his life lessons, and so much more.
Greg Souders, owner of Standard Jiu Jitsu, and accomplished coach, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj. Greg talks about his infamous ecological approach to bjj, coaching different types of personalities, and more!
Amanda Mazza comes on for the second time to discuss her recent injury at Fury grappling, her recovery, being an athlete and more!
AJ Discianni, drops all the hot takes. He talks about being a business owner, competing, why he's pessimistic about this sport, but also why he loves it so so much.
Joslyn Molina is a 13 year old super star bjj practitioner. With her recent WNO win, she is on fire winning any competition she enters. With trials only a week away, she sits down with Alysa to discuss her bjj success, what it's like competing against kids vs. adults, and more!
Jiu-Jitsu internet sensation, Derek Moneyberg has caught a lot of flak from the bjj community. Who is he beyond his black belt?
Paige Ivette talks to Alysa about all things Jiu Jitsu. She speaks on mental health and how Jiu Jitsu helped her through some intense times. They also chat about women's Jiu Jitsu and how to grow the sport for women. Mo Black drops in for a quick and fun game too
Maggie sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj.Maggie talks about growing women's bjj, being a coach, being a competitor, and so much more.
Canadian black belt, and world champion, Brianna Set-
Marie, joins Alysa to discuss all things bjj. They discuss being a full time athlete, competing, and most importantly Brianna's Tim's order.
Jackson Galka, owner of North Star Academy, and an athlete himself, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj,muay Thai,
mma, being an instructor, and more!
Chris Wojcik, bteam's leg locking athlete, shares his bjj journey, and CJI experience. He also discusses with Alysa his love for writing, and his most recent book, "A Grappler's Diary". Chris speaks about his ambition on and off the mats and how he worked his way to being in an advantageous position.
Gabi Garcia, aka Craig Jones wife, and right hand woman of CJI, sits down to discuss behind the scenes of CJI, her childhood, her bjj journey, and SO much more.
Maya Nazareth is the founder and owner of Alchemize Fightwear. She discusses her journey of starting a clothing business, being an athlete, her women bjj camps, and so much more.
Skyler Munson is a competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete. She wasn't always though. Pre Jiu Jitsu, she "joined a cult." During this episode, Skylar talks about the emotional abuse she faced leading up to one of the best turning points of her life.
Jacob Rodriguez, sits down with Alysa to talk all things Jiu Jitsu ,even the "elephant in the room."
Rob Ingram aka McDojo sits down with Alysa to discuss his popular Instagram and YouTube channel. He talks about how he exposes McDojos, and terrible people in the martial arts community. Rob also talks about his very cool documentary that is in the works! This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Earl "Trouble" Small talks to Alysa about owning his gym, fighting MMA, his Jiu Jitsu journey, being on "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding", and so much more.
Nick Albin, aka Chewy, aka the creator of ChewJitsu, the popular YouTube channel, sits down with Alysa. They discuss all things bjj, being an instructor vs coach, being a dad, running a YouTube channel, how bjj has mental health benefits, and more.