BJJ World

Teco Shinzato - BJJ for Life

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0800

Teco Shinzato needs almost no introduction. He started training in Brazil back in the 90's and has been teaching almost since day one. He shares his insight, his history and we talk about a lifetime of Brazilian Jiujitsu.

We barely scratch the surface on this interview, so we'll have to have another conversation soon.

Links:

Follow Teco Shinzato or find info on Elcio Figueiredo

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@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Scott Murray on Stretching, Warming Up and Recovery

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0800

Sports Physio Scott Murray returns to the podcast for a more technical conversation about how to warm up and cool down effectively.

Get in touch with Scott here

Find him on socials at @theperthphysio & @sportsphysio.4bjj

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia
@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Learning Something New with 5th Dan Taekwondo Blackbelt Dane Meade

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0800

Dane Meade is a 5th Dan Taekwondo blackbelt, which means he's been a blackbelt since the 90's. I chat with Dane about managing over 20 martial arts schools and the motivation behind learning BJJ as an older adult.

Links and contacts to First Tae Kwondo:

Want to be or recommend a guest on the BJJ World Podcast?

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Links:
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@bjj_retreats_australia

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Leigh Burgers Grappling Techniques

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0800

3rd Degree Blackbelt Leigh Burger (pictured right) and I talk about his gym Grappling Techniques and the evolution of his coaching over the years. Including how he "doesn't teach ecologically".

We also get into his BJJ journey and delve a little bit into the weeds on Perths BJJ history in the wild west!

Follow Leigh on Socials

Want to be or recommend a guest?

Flick us an email at bjjretreatsaustralia@gmail.com

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Competing and Winning in her Teens with Makenzie Donkin

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0800

Makenzie is a 17-year-old Blue Blet training out of Gracie Barra Mount Lawley in Western Australia.

She has already had amazing success in competition picking up multiple gold medals locally, interstate and abroad. I chat to Kenzie about her training schedule preparing for Worlds in Abu Dabi- and how that fits into the busy life of a teenager.

We also have to contend with some dogs barking at one point - but I edited most of that out :)

Follow Kenzies BJJ journey on Instagram

Want to be or recommend a guest?

Flick us an email at bjjretreatsaustralia@gmail.com

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Alex Torres - Iron Octopus - From Infantryman to Gym Owner

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0800

Alex Torres is the Head (and only) Coach at the Iron Octopus School of Physical Culture

He is an extremely active BJJ and MMA competitor and passionate men's health advocate. Alex competed in the first ever combat jiu-jitsu match in Western Australia on the Battleground Invitational and had a fight that was nominated for beatdown's fight of the year. He also is Quillan Salkillds' strength and conditioning coach.

We talk about his journey from the army to gym owner, his focus on strength and conditioning and competing in MMA fights.

Follow Iron Octopus on Instagram

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

BJJ, Yoga and Overcoming Challenges with Minh Thu Vo

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800

Minh is a BJJ Brown belt and co-owner at VOA Jiujitsu.

We talk about starting a business with a family member and how BJJ and yoga have helped her get through tough times.

I don't think I've ever laughed so much as I did during this interview. Awesome conversation.

*Apologies for sound quality - we had some technical issues

Find out more about VOA and affiliates at:

@voajiujitsu www.voajj.au

& @luistro_combat_academy www.luistrocombat.com

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia
@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

BJJ Business Software with Unus Gaffoor

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0800

In this episode Oli chats with 1st degree BJJ Blackbelt Unus Gaffoor.

Unus is a software developer, and we talk about his program which is being adopted world-wide by Gracie Barra and how that came about. We also cover some of things to look for in a software program from the perspective of a martial arts gym.

www.gbmountlawley.com.au/

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia
@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Building a New BJJ Business and Teaching Concepts with Mark Trowbridge

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Mark Trowbridge is the owner and head coach at Clarity BJJ in Perth Western Australia.

Today Oli and Mark talk about how he set up his business, worked out his schedule as well as coaching and training tactics.

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia
@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

Competition and BJJ Camps with BJJ Blackbelt Daz Mokaraka

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0800

Oli chats with BJJ Blackbelt Daz about competing regularly and his history in multiple martial arts.

We also get into the pros and cons of various coaching styles, and we talk BJJ retreats.

Check out Daz on insta at @daz_monstro

or linktree at @soulsessencebreathe

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia
@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

BJJ as a Hobby with 2nd Degree Blackbelt Vince Pang

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0800

In this episode, I chat with Vince about his relationship to training over the years as someone who has moved internationally more than once and is a highly accomplished medical and research professional.

check out Vinnies Instagram @supervinnie

For info on BJJ Retreats Australia visit click here

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia
@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

BJJ and Injury Prevention with Sports Physiotherapist Scott Murray

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0800

Injury prevention management with Sports Physio and BJJ enthusiast Scott Murray. We get stuck into all things about BJJ, injuries and how BJJ is actually pretty safe - safer even than basketball!

Links:
https://wholehealthphysio.com/
@sportsphysio.4bjj

Links:
@oli.moves_
@bjj_retreats_australia
@the_yoga_alternative

Music credit - Nerve Quakes

BJJ and Creativity with 1st Degree Blackbelt Mathias Campillo

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0800

Host Oli Francis has a chat with Mathias Campillo. 1st Degree BJJ Blackbelt and Coach at Gracie Barra Mt Lawley, Matthias is also a graphic artist.
We chat about creativity in Jiujitsu and growing up in Paris.

Links:
@matt.cgb @romaneross

@oli.moves_

@bjj_retreats_australia

Music credit - Nerve Quakes