In this episode of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with BJJ black belt Eric Castro. Eric is a dedicated martial artist who has been on the mats for a long time. Listen to us as we talk about how he got started in BJJ and some of his future plans in the sport. This Saturday Eric takes on Bill Cooper at Arte Suave in California. Tune in each and every week.

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In this episode of Grapplers Talk, i sit down with black belt Cameron King, an instructor at Cesar Gracie Pleasant Hill HQ. Known for his dedication on and off the mats, Cameron shaares his journey through Jiu-Jitsu, the lessons he's learned training under one of the sport's most iconic teams, and his deep commitment to shaping the next generation of grapplers. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or student, you'll find inspiration in Cameron's passion for teaching his no-excuses mindset.

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In this powerful episode of Grapplers Talk, i sit down with Rich Goodwin, a BJJ black belt who's been training since 2002. From his roots in wrestling to his evolution in jiu-jitsu, Rich opens up about more than just competition, he shares the raw truth of his battle with addiction and the long road to recovery.

Now serving as a guidance counselor for incarcerated individuals, Rich uses the past to light the way for others. We dive deep into his time training with the legendary Rickson Gracie, the philosophies that shaped him, and how the martial arts lifestyle helped him rebuild not just his body, but his entire life.

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In episode 64 of Grapplers Talk, I sit down with Austin Arnett, UFC veteran, lifelong martial artistm and head coach at Arnett's Martial Arts America in Lewiston, Idaho. With a Professional MMA record of 19-7, including stints in the UFC and CES MMA, Austin brings a wealth of experience to our conversation.

We dive into his journey from training under his father, Frank Arnett, to competing on the world stage, and now mentoring the next generation of fighters. Austinn share his insights required in martial arts and what his mindset is like.

Whether yoou're an aspiring fighter, a martial artist, or someone looking for personal growth. this episode is for you.

In this episode, i sit down with jiu-jitsu competitor Andre Kim. Andre is one of the most technical grapplers on the scene. Known for his humor, sharp style, and high-paced matches, Andre brings raw personality and insight into what it means to compete in today's submission-only era. We talk about his training mindset, what drives him, and how he blends creativity with combat on and off the mats.

Whether you've seen him tearing it up in tournaments or rocking the grear that says "Your Jiu-Jitsu Scuks," this is one episode you wont want to miss.

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In this episode we welcome back former co host and co creator of Grapplers Talk, Chris Osborne. Listen to us catch up on whats been going on in the world of grappling and much more. We also discuss the growth Chris has had over the bast few years going from blue belt to brown belt. this is and episode you don't want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Vickers, a 10th planet jiu-jitsu black belt out of Walnut Creek and the founder of the new academy Jiu-jitsu and Dreams opening in the Antioch/Pittsburgh area. Chris opens up about his journey through high-level competition, how he manages anxiety on the mats, and the mindset behind his powerful brand #imhuntingmonsters. Whether you're a competitor, coach, or passionate about personal growth through jiu-jitsu, this episode brings raw insight and motivation straight from the grind.