On episode 75, Marco, Tim, JB, and Devin give predictions on the Lomanchenko vs Lopez Boxing match and discuss professional athletes from sports like hockey, football, and basketball cross training in combat sports like bjj and muay thai. We talk about Matt Hughes literal train wreck and how it has effected his personality, Devins halloween costume, Karate instructors wearing their karate blackbelts while teaching Jiu Jitsu techniques. We answer questions from listeners about how a higher belt should train with lower belts, how to help a training partner during a roll, getting older as grappler and how to adapt, any regrets from using our martial arts in real life, the importance of competition for students, especially young men, and how a parent can best get them involved in competition.

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Ep. 75 Impostors and the benefits of kids competing

On episode 89 Marco and Tim sit down to discuss the UFC fights from the weekend. They breakdown the Chandler vs Hooker fight and the main event between Conor Mcgregor and Dustin Poirier that saw Conor lose by tko. We discuss the keys to Poiriers win and what Conor has to do to get back to the title. We talk about the upcoming Hellfish Invitational Jiu Jitsu Dual Meet and what rules will be used. We answer some questions from listeners about the Mt. Rushmore of Pride FC, rule changes to the UFC to make it better, meditation and visualization and Muay Thai.

Hellfish Invitational 5 vs 5 Dual Meet

On episode 88 Marco, Tim, Devin, and Jb revisit the Coach, Professor, Sensei debate and then talk about some differences in coaching philosophy and what Ben Askren has to say about legendary wrestling coach Dan Gable. We answer questions from some listeners about how hard it would be to rip off someones face with your bare hands, what celebrity would we want to roll or spar with, Tourette's syndrome, Jordan Burroughs teaching wrestling for mma, how to get past plateaus, and successful BJJ athletes from other sports

Technique vs Aggression and Power

On episode 87, Marco, Tim, Devin, and JB sit down for a question heavy episode of the podcast. We answer some deep questions from the listeners with many overlapping themes. We talk about finding the school that suits you best, quitting a gym because you don’t enjoy the culture, how to address a blackbelt instructor in and out of the school, why we don’t see 10th planet dominating in the high levels of competition, should promotions be based on specific metrics or individual progress, are belt promotions appropriate for students that only train nogi, and are there techniques that only work for some body types and not others? 

Ep. 87 Sifu, Sensei, Professor, Master, or worst of all Coach

On episode 86, Tim has graciously relinquished control of the podcast back to Marco. Marco pays homage to Hip Hop legend MF DOOM who has recently passed and talks about what led him to discovering the underground hip hop icons music and also how he found the then underground martial art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. We talk about when we first realized our obsession with Jiu Jitsu and we answer some questions from listeners about what style of Jiu Jitsu is best for MMA, our thoughts on American Jiu Jitsu as opposed to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, what is our favorite guard pass, who are our favorite old school gi competitors, and how to approach adding a new submission into your arsenal. 

Ep. 86 MF DOOM

On episode 85 Tim, Devin, and Marco get together on Boxing Day to talk about the sweet science. We discuss our favorite boxers of all time, who is the greatest of all time, and the recent trend of internet celebrities boxing. We talk about YouTube star Logan Paul fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr, and what Logan needs to do to win. We also discuss his brother Jake Pauls potential match up against Ben Askren. We also answer questions from the listeners about pressure passing, Muay thai, our favorite BJJ Scout videos, and what our favorite accomplishments are as coaches and competitors.

Ep. 85 Boxing Day

On episode 84 Tim has wrestled the reigns of the show from Marcos greasy fingers and takes the opportunity to talk with Devin, Jb, and Marco about the recent dismantling of Tony Ferguson at the hands of Charles Oliveira. Through analysis of the fight, we talk about various aspects of fighting, competition and coaching as well as the difference between trick techniques that rely on the hope that an opponent makes a mistake and high percentage techniques that can be reliably used in competition. We also answer listener questions on topics like womens only bjj classes, lower back pain and how we deal with it, what does it mean to be a blackbelt other than where you stand in line before class, and what are the differences between BJJ and traditional Jiu Jitsu. If you want to see the diagram from Dan's question check it out on IG @ninjarobpodcast or follow this link https://www.instagram.com/ninjarobpodcast/

Ep. 84 Scorsese, Coppola, Kubrick, and Carpenter

On episode 83 Marco, Tim, and Devin sit down and talk about the world of martial arts after they tell each other their favorite qualities possessed by their wives and Girlfriends. They talk about the recent WNO event featuring Kaynan Duarte vs Rodolfo Viera and how Tim once again failed to make an accurate prediction. They talk about some of the strange consequences of head trauma, the difference between Judo submissions and BJJ submissions and how they compliment each other. We also discuss a viral police video in which a cop man handles an woman at walmart and uses a juji Gatame  to handcuff her and they discuss a recent controversy around MMA coach Firas zahabis refusal to roll with women. We talk about some important general concepts in grappling that can make significant improvements in short time and answer questions from the listeners.Some links for the video, techniques and matches we discussed in today's episode.Tono tono man https://youtu.be/6CJWo5TDHLEPolice officer uses BJJ https://www.bjjee.com/articles/jiu-jitsu-cop-puts-suspect-in-armbar-until-help-arrives/Yoel Romero HL https://youtu.be/gW6l8gvDjacIsrael Adesanya getting Purple Belt from Andre Galvao https://youtu.be/yZxDK_UWozoDemian maia vs Chael Sonnen Full fight. Takedown to triangle sequence at 4:05. https://youtu.be/yzVTY9GuTZcUnderhook https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdrb_JLAA6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkJudo style armlockshttps://youtu.be/TF0Wmt6yUqADojo Outfitters https://www.dojooutfitters.com/shop/ Firas Zahabi won’t train with women articlehttps://bjj-world.com/firas-zahabi-explains-why-he-does-not-roll-with-women/Arab car on 2 wheels "stunting"https://youtu.be/O_fbI90rrE8?t=14Rampage vs Arona KO slam Full fight. Slam at 1:00 min mark. https://youtu.be/Gez7S29ejDc

Ep. 83 Wives/girlfriends, parking tickets, Judo style armlocks, and KO Slams

On episode 82 Marco and Tim are back in the studio with JB and Devin. ¾ of the show gives their firsthand account of what covid was like for them. After that we discuss everything from a gnarly crash in formula 1 racing, how to win a BJJ match in a car, one legged Bjj competitor Duwane Hall, Keenan Cornelius’ innovative techniques, and Garry Tonons most recent MMA win at ONE FC. We also get into a discussion about the DDS move to PR and what impact if any it will have on the BJJ community.Some links for the video, techniques and matches we discussed in today's episode. Formula One Crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ7_En2xEm4&feature=youtu.beCar Jiu-Jitsu Match 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkduFleZfZ8&feature=youtu.beCar Jiu-Jitsu Match 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N3FoP_CqD4Duwane Hall one Legged Grappling HL: https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/k6vpdj/duwane_hall/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3Keenan Cornelius Knee on Belly escape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOiwKYGDFMQ&feature=youtu.beGarry Tonon One FC Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMcuP6m0KJM&feature=youtu.be

Ep 82 One legged grapplers and ironically a review of a knee on belly escape.

On episode 81, Marco and Tim sit down to talk about the recent big fights in the combat sports world. They discuss the boxing matches between youtuber Jake Paul and NBA star Nate Robinson, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones and give their thoughts on the event as a whole. Next, they discuss the UFC and Tims first blackbelt Bill algeos unanimous decision win over Spike Carlyle and what Bill did both right and wrong in the fight. They also answer some questions from the listeners about Keenan Cornelius, what are their favorite grappling events to watch, Drilling or rolling for skill development, Gordon Ryan, John Danaher, and the DDS moving to Puerto Rico, and what overall concepts in BJJ have had the biggest impact on them

Ep. 81 What's so wrong about being from the burbs?

A big thank you to all the listeners and supporters. We made it to thirty thousand downloads.  Listen to our very first episode. Our debut episode, we talk about MVP getting starched, world class striking in mma, BJ Penn, Keenan Cornelius and toxic environments, competing and its responsibility, the future of Ninja Rob Podcast and some of the not so fun things of owning a martial arts school.

Ep 80 Thirty Thousand downloads later, we re-release our very first episode.

On episode 79 Marco and Tim record another zoom podcast from their respective living rooms. Marco ask Tim about his experience with Covid and what its like to lose the sense of taste and smell. Marco and Tim talk about how the covid experience will effect how they run their gyms during the pandemic and if there is anything that could be done better. They also talk about the fight between RDA and Paul Felder and what we would do to make Felder a more dangerous contender.

Ep 79 Tim has no taste

On episode 78 Marco and Tim record the podcast on Zoom because Tim has tested positive from covid and is stuck in isolation. Tim talks about his experience with covid, and how he got it. Marco talks about his experience coaching at the subversive team grappling competition and gives his opinion on some of the matches and competitors. Marco weighs in on some questions he missed on the previous episode about Kron Gracie, Heel Hooks, and his favorite modern BJJ competitors.

Ep 78 Covid strikes Ninja Rob

On episode 77, Tim takes Marcos place as primary co-host because Marco was busy coaching at a team grappling event in philly. Tim is joined my JB and Devin to discuss Khabibs performance and retirement in his UFC title fight against Justin Gaethje and whether or not he is the P4P mma GOAT. We answer questions from listeners about Kron Gracies future in the UFC, Heel hooks in IBJJF, and which president in US history was the best fighter. 

Ep. 77 Streak is broken

On episode 76, Marco, JB, and Tim talk about the Khabib vs Gaethje Light weight world championship match up. Marco and Tim disagree about whether or not Khabib is in contention for pound for pound GOAT and how we would construct the best fighter of all time. Tim talks about his recent experience at Fight 2 Win and the subjectivity of the decision making process at submission only events. Tim contemplates competing in a team grappling competition by identifying as a woman and we answer questions from listeners about why students quit, what we would change about each others schools, who out there in the grappling world will defeat Gordon Ryan, and what our favorite techniques in grappling are. 

Ep. 76 Listners ask who beats Gordon Ryan?

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