Off the Mats Podcast #205- Jiu-Jitsu and Beyond feat. Chris Tran

We're back, my friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome BJJ Black Belt under Vincente Junior, Randy Sheets. In this episode, Randy shares his BJJ origin story, as he discusses why he started and where he was in his life at that point. We also talk about his teaching style, why BJJ is easy, accountability in grappling, and self-defense.    For more content from Randy, give a follow on Instagram at @black_belt_randy and head over to his link tree for so much more. https://linktr.ee/blackbeltrandy   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

Happy Monday, folks. This week on the podcast, I welcome back my long-time friend, Mannuel Corona. We had a fun conversation about Mannuel's experience doing the Tough Mudder Run. Mannuel shared some of the ups and downs of his run, the importance of teamwork, and how it kickstarted his return to podcasting and bringing back his show, Off the Saddle. So stay tuned for that and much more from Mannuel. Be sure to check out Mannuel as he returns to podcasting with the @offthesaddlepodcast   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

Welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast, I sit with BJJ Purple Belt and one of Grappling Industries' #1 rank Master's Division females, Rochelle Potter from Sharkpit BJJ in Virginia. Rochelle and I talked about her jiu-jitsu journey, injury prevention, Sharkpit's new location, and what BJJ success means to her. You can follow Rochelle and her journey and the continued success of her gym at @sharkpitbjj on Instagram. Also, be on the lookout for her son, as he continues to grow as a grappler, @beastboybjj   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

Greetings, friends! This week on the podcast, I sit with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from @crazy88mma, Chris Tran, and we discuss his martial arts beginnings starting with Tae Kwon Do to Judo to BJJ. We also talk about the importance of mentorship in BJJ, the evolution of the art as a sport, his memorable moment as a grappler, and we work through a round of "Would You Rather...?".   You can follow Chris and his BJJ journey on Instagram at @shortroundbjj Also big shout out to @gaidama.usa. They're on the rise and it's best to get in on the ground floor with them, now. Go check them out and give a follow.   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

What's up, happy people? This week on the podcast, I sit down and chat with fellow grappler, Phinehas Doraisingh. Phin is a BJJ practitioner training out of Annapolis, MD. We discussed his journey as he started training right after the Covid lockdowns. Our conversation included how his sobriety has positively effected his training and life, his time in therapy, signing up for a marathon later this year, and leaving social media.   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

What's up, Nerds??? This week on the podcast, I welcome Marco Pagliaro from BJJ Tech Nerd. I had a great time as we discussed his jiu-jitsu beginnings, being a parent as a grappler, the BJJ community, and entering into the meme and content creation space.   For more of Marco and his content, you can find him on Instagram at @bjjtechnerd Also check out his podcast at the link below of the same name, BJJ Tech Nerd. https://linktr.ee/bjjtechnerd   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

Hello and welcome back, friends. This week on the podcast, I welcome, all the way from Australia, Performance Coach, Briana Bowley to sit down and share her work. We have a good conversation about mindset as an athlete, "burnout" culture, a general breakdown of her work, and her journey into martial arts. For more info on Briana's work or to work with her, you can follow her on Instagram at @brianabowley   For the Entry Level Nervous System Regulation Train go to  https://www.brianabowley.com/performance   Also check out the links in her linktree below. https://linktr.ee/brianabowley1   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

What's up, everybody? This week on the podcast, I sit down with another trio from @crazy88mma. I welcome back to the podcast, @griffinbjj, and @kairiverabjj, and for the first time to Off the Mats, we welcome @thegreatbigbear. We have a conversation about mindset before competing, passport etiquette, thoughts on what the hardest sport is, and an interesting round of "Would You Rather...?"   We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

Welcome back, freaks. This week on the podcast, we celebrate 200 episodes. Thank you, everyone who helped us get this far. Join me as I sit with 3 teammates who have been instrumental in my martial arts journey. @mahoneybadger, @avrgjo3, and @mdavid.bjj88 and I talk about jiu jitsu, their proudest moments in combat sports, celebrity super fights, and nerd stuff.    We want to give a shout out to @johnsfitmeals Head over and use promo code Mahoney10 and you'll get 10% off.   Thank you, again, to everyone for listening to and supporting the podcast up to this point. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI". Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]

Welcome back, folks. This week I sit down and talk with Eric from @bjj_wholesale and @simpleleafcbd. Eric shared his BJJ story. We discussed how he got started, his preference for no gi vs. gi, the start of BJJ Wholesale, Simple Leaf CBD, and the science behind CBD and how it can benefit us. To keep up on all the deals and happenings, follow @bjj_wholesale and @simpleleafcbd on Instagram. Listeners get 20% off their purchase at simpleleaf.com and bjjwholesale.com with the code "BJJWIKI".   Thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast. Below, you'll find info on where to find the shows and social media. Go check out @socialmediastrategiesthatwork. The account is operated by friend to the podcast and frequent guest @bjjmomma.  Go give a follow and listen to @so_you_like_horror on Instagram and listen to the new episodes on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3Jqrrxj The show is available on MANY PLATFORMS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook.com/offthematspodcast Instagram @offthematspodcast Twitter @offthematspod1 TikTok https://bit.ly/3FTEZAd WRITE INTO THE SHOW Email: [email protected]