ROLL OR DIE

This week’s guest hails from Alice Springs, possibly one of the most remote parts of Australia. Now a first degree black belt, we really enjoyed chatting with Dan about his journey through the heart of Australia. A great episode! 🔥P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

This week’s guest was a NZ representative in fencing and almost made the Olympic team. An injury sidelined him from this sport and he took the opportunity to take up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instead. Moving across from NZ to the sunny shores of the NSW Northern Rivers, Alex is now the head coach and owner of Free Range BJJ, which is based just outside of Byron Bay. Alex has a beautiful outlook on life and BJJ and our listeners will love this episode!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

Starting jiu jitsu in 1996, Vee was one of the earliest adopters of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Australia, and certainly one of the earliest females. Taking some time off in the early 2000s to start a family, Vee shares about the early days on the scene, how she and her husband started up Concept Jiu Jitsu and much more!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

Starting jiu jitsu in 2005 to supplement her kick boxing and as a way to improve her skills for MMA, Van is a true pioneer of the art. In this episode we share the journey of one of the earliest adoptors of the fighting arts in the New Zealand scene and we owe a lot to her dedication. A really great episode!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

The ADCC bronze medalist returns for his fourth appearance on the show. He shares his journey of how he went from a kid in Australia to the biggest stage in grappling and achieved greatness. Dan shares how he came up with the Mussolini Lock, how John Danaher helped him face his mental demons and how he still managed to podium, despite a less than ideal preparation. Dan has been on this show more than any other guest and there’s a reason for that - don’t miss this episode!Here's Dan's brandfresh BJJ Fanatics instructional: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-mussolini-lock-50-50-is-broken-the-attack-that-changes-the-rules-of-leg-locking-by-daniel-schuardtP.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

This week’s guest, Myles Simpson, is the owner and head grappling coach of powerhouse gym, M16 in Adelaide. Have a listen as he shares how he has helped to grow the BJJ scene both in Adelaide and across Australia. The competitions run by M16 were amongst the first in Australia to pay athletes and Myles is a big proponent of this. This man is behind many an athlete to burst through the Adelaide jiu jitsu scene - don’t miss this episode!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

No stranger to the spotlight, Ivan Donlic of Dominance joins the podcast for his second appearance (check out episode #206). He shares his experience of receiving his black belt, dives deeper into his coaching role and how he keeps evolving and loving the art of jiu jitsu. Make sure you tune in for this episode!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

This week’s guest holds two PHDs, alongside her Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, so has legitimately earned the right to be called Professor! She discusses her journey of moving to Australia from Brazil and how jiu jitsu has helped with so much in her life. Another female BJJ black belt guest in the books!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

This week’s guest is a third degree black belt at Legacy. An active competitor and referee, we discuss all things IBJJF, how refereeing is more difficult than most people realise and how Ricardo travelled to Australia from Brazil with virtually no English. You don’t want to miss this one!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die

This week’s guest is only 21 years of age, but is wise beyond his years! Starting jiu jitsu at the age of only four, he has grown to be one of the best featherweights in the world. Listen and learn from this prodigy who has invented ways to use his brain more than his body to achieve success.P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio or via https://linktr.ee/Roll_or_Die_PodcastDid you know we can also be found at the links below, and anywhere else great podcasts are! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roll-or-die/id1519037518https://www.youtube.com/@rollordiepodcast9106https://www.facebook.com/rollordiepodcast/https://www.instagram.com/roll_or_die_podcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/2BHJ2tB4H5GLB8IImRFcXqhttps://australian-podcasts.com/podcast/roll-or-die