The Grappling Monthly Podcast
The Grappling Monthly Podcast
Podcast Description
SEASON 1 EPISODE 3 DROPS April 8, 2025
The Grappling Monthly Podcast celebrates the art, the community, and the culture of grappling. Join host Sébastien Maniatopoulos as he chats with guests from around the grappling world. Learn about each guest’s personal grappling journey, and their views on the current state and future of grappling, the business side of the grappling arts, cross-training, nutrition, and much more!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes related to grappling, including personal journeys into jiu-jitsu, cross-training methods, holistic nutrition, and the business aspects of grappling. For example, episodes explore how jiu-jitsu fosters community connections, training experiences in varied environments, and building successful programs for students.
The Grappling Monthly Podcast celebrates the art, the community, and the culture of grappling. Join host Sébastien Maniatopoulos as he chats with guests from around the grappling world. Learn about each guest’s grappling journey, their views on the current state and future of grappling, the business side of the grappling arts, cross-training, nutrition, and much more!
Grappling Monthly exists to document and share the stories, businesses, and culture of the grappling arts. We produce original media that highlights the people, schools, and brands shaping the community, offering content that is authentic, practical, and respectful of the craft. Our vision is to become the leading community-driven platform for the grappling arts, fostering connection and understanding through honest storytelling, sustainable business coverage, and resources that support everyone from casual practitioners to dedicated school owners.
Our Values are:
• Community First
• Authenticity Over Hype
• Respect for the Craft
• Sustainable Storytelling
Check out the Grappling Monthly Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@grapplingmonthly
and our website: www.grapplingmonthly.com
The Grappling Monthly Podcast stops by at Gracie Barra Montreal to visit 6th degree BJJ black belt and founder of GB Montreal, Professor Bruno Fernandes! Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, professor Bruno Fernandes is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Junior, a multiple time world champion and was the grappling coach of numerous jiu jitsu and mma fighters, including former UFC champion George Saint Pierre.
Professor Fernandes moved to Canada in 2005 to do a speciality course in ophthalmology and a PhD at the McGill University in Montreal, where he started coaching BJJ part time. He was ultimately invited to teach at the prestigious university and has called Canada his home since then.
In part 2 of this 2 part episode, we discuss:
• Getting older and staying healthy in Jiu Jitsu
• What is it about Gracie Barra?
• Building Gracie Barra Montreal and bridging two cultures
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to tune in to part 1 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube www.youtube.com/@grapplingmonthly , subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a comment! Let us know who you would like us to interview and visit next!
Grappling Monthly is dedicated to the people, culture, and business of the grappling arts. We produce original documentaries, podcasts, short- and long-form videos, and features that spotlight the global grappling community, from practitioners and coaches to creators, organizers, and entrepreneurs.
Our goal is to bring attention to the people of jiu jitsu and their stories and to explore the realities, values, and voices shaping the grappling world today.
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