Beyond the Mats
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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 this episode of Beyond the Mats, we sit down with Noah Shaffner, a brown belt under Greg Souders at Standard Jiujitsu in Maryland. We dive into Greg’s unique training approach, the philosophy behind Standard, and what makes it such a special room to grow in. Noah also shares insight into the return of the Standard kids program and what that means for the next generation of grapplers. Packed with perspective, mindset, and stories from the mats—this one’s for anyone curious about how elite training environments are built.
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