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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Content Themes
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!
Cody Rogelstead, a 10th Planet Omaha affiliate training out of Backwoods Combat Collective
Cody has been training in judo and low-level wrestling to improve his stand-up game, shifting from a guard-pulling strategy to a more balanced approach. He emphasize the importance of mental preparation and live training (CLA training) for competition, as it simulates the intensity and unpredictability of a match better than drilling. While drilling is beneficial for beginners to learn proper movement, he believes it becomes less effective at higher levels of experience.
Jujitsu is praised as a therapeutic outlet and a way to connect with like-minded individuals. The conversation highlights the welcoming nature of the jujitsu community, where social status and background are irrelevant on the mats.
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