Beyond the Mats
Podcast Description
My name is Ethan Girasia, I’m a BJJ Blue belt and love the sport, along with watching MMA.
Join me as I look to interview various BJJ athletes and MMA fighters, and really get an in depth look at their lives on and off the mats!
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The podcast focuses on the experiences of fighters and grapplers, covering themes such as personal history, mindset, training regimens, and the impact of family on their careers. For example, Episode 1 features pro MMA fighter Austin Clayton discussing his wrestling background and the influence of his father, while the introductory Episode 0 outlines the podcast's mission to showcase the human side of combat sports.
My name is Ethan Girasia, I’m a BJJ Blue belt and love the sport, along with watching MMA.
Join me as I look to interview various BJJ athletes and MMA fighters, and really get an in depth look at their lives on and off the mats!
In Episode 19 of Beyond the Mats, I sit down with Brett Moyer of the Colorado Wolverines to talk about his journey through Jiu-Jitsu and what it’s like competing in the fast paced format of the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF).
Brett breaks down the unique PGF team format, what Week 1 of the season was like, and how the Colorado Wolverines, one of the newest teams in the league, drafted him and brought him into the squad. We also dive into his life before jiu-jitsu, the path that led him to the mats, and the mindset it takes to compete at a high level.
He also shares valuable advice for younger white belts just starting their BJJ journey and talks about the culture, pressure, and camaraderie of representing the Wolverines in a growing professional grappling league.
If you’re a fan of jiu-jitsu, team competition, or the grind behind the scenes of professional grappling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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