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Hosted by Sonny Brown, The Sonny Brown Breakdown is an MMA & BJJ podcast that explores the training, teaching and health of martial arts. In each episode, Sonny is joined by a guest expert to discuss a different aspect of the sport. From Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Catch Wrestling & MMA, they cover everything you need to know to be a successful fighter.
But it’s not just about the technical side of things. They also touch on the importance of mental preparation and focus, as well as the importance of proper nutrition for fighters. With Sonny’s experience and knowledge, and with experts from all over the world, The Sonny Brown Breakdown is essential listening for anyone interested in martial arts.
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Podcast Episodes & Show Notes

Ecological Approach vs Progressive Resistance with Greg Souders & Priit Mihkelson
I talk to Greg Souders and Priit Mihkelson, two innovative jiu-jitsu coaches of our time, delving into their training philosophies and approaches to practice. Greg champions an ecological approach, centered on constraints and fundamental functions,...

Kabir Bath On Jiu-Jitsu Games For Teaching Kids & Adults
I talk to Kabir Bath, A Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Rafael Lovato Jnr, who runs Kaboom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He runs an excellent kid's program using only constraints-based learning games where he exclusively uses jiu-jitsu games for teaching kids...

Greg Souders On Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Without Teaching Techniques
I talk to Greg Souders, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and academy owner who has found success through the ecological approach to skill development - a method backed by research confirming its efficacy in motor learning. Rather than relying on memorized...

Chris Paines On BJJ Training Progress, Evolution & Control Points
I talk to Chris Paines, a BJJ Black Belt under Priit Mihkelson, who recently released an instructional titled "How to Defend Against Everyone". We discuss his thoughts on teaching and learning Jiu-Jitsu through the use of heuristics focusing on...

Luke Martin On ADCC Training At New Wave Jiu-Jitsu
I talk to Luke Martin, a Jiu-Jitsu coach currently preparing his athletes for the ADCC world championships out of the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu camp in Texas with John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, Gary Tonon, Nicholas Meregali and the rest of the New Wave ADCC...

Mittmaster Matt Chapman On TLC For Training & MMA Padwork
I talk to Mittmaster Matt Chapman, a martial artist for 35 years who has a wealth of experience instructing Jeet Kune Do, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA. He provides valuable insights on how nurturing and caring for new martial arts students helps...

Jeremy Skinner On Quality Jiu-Jitsu Instruction & BJJ Competition Teams
I talk to Jeremy Skinner, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt who recently won the ADCC Oceana trials, which will see him compete at the 2022 ADCC World championships. While earning his black belt under Lachlan Giles, he recently began competing and training...

Jozef Chen On Rapid Learning From Jiu-Jitsu Instructionals & Technique Tinkering
I talk to Jozef Chen, a grappling phenom who recently took Bronze at the ADCC trials while only seventeen years old and relatively new to his jiu-jitsu training. We discuss how he gained his skill level at such a young age from using instructionals...

Luke Martin On New Wave Coaching Of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Grapplers
I talk to jiu-jitsu black belt Luke Martin in this episode of The Sonny Brown Breakdown. Luke provides insights into transitioning his academy's (Sydney West Martial Arts) focus to no-gi training only. He discusses the major influence John Danaher...

Lachlan Giles On The Reverse Classroom For Jiu-Jitsu & BJJ Skill Acquisition
I talk to Lachlan Giles about his instructional style. He experimented with using the reverse classroom model to teach jiu-jitsu which involves students watching videos before attending class and then directing portions of their training over what...

Robert Degle On The Benefits of the Gi & IBJJF Points System
I talk to Robert Degle. A blackbelt in BJJ, was recently banned from competing in the black belt division by the IBJJF due to not having enough time registered as a brown belt before being promoted to black belt. Yet we discuss why he thinks the...

Steve Kwan On BJJ Mental Models, Concepts, Principles & Online Learning
I talk to Steve Kwan of the BJJ Mental Models Podcast in a Crossover Episode! We talk about how his podcast has influenced his own game, the most important concepts he learned from his podcast guests and the debate over concepts vs techniques....