Podcast
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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The Sonny Brown Breakdown
Podcast Episodes & Show Notes
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....
Sam Kressin On Contrarian Grappling By Combining Catch Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu
I talk to Sam Kressin, a Black Belt in BJJ who also trained extensively with catch wrestling legend Billy Robinson. Sam is also a talented visual artist with a degree in exercise and sports science and runs Embodied Strength. We discuss how he...
Mind Over Muscle, Judo & Jigoro Kano With Andy From School Of Grappling
I talk to Andy From School Of Grappling about the book "Mind Over Muscle: Writings From The Founder Of Judo" By Jigoro Kano. We explore the philosophy of Judo as written and explained by Kano while also discussing his views on physical education...
The Rancid Ingredients For A Martial Arts McDojo With Rob From McDojoLife
I talk to Rob From McDojoLife. Rob has been a lifelong martial artist with a black belt in Karate and a Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu. McDojo life has a massive social media presence that you have likely seen before, where it exposes fakes, frauds and...
John Will On Designing BJJ Lessons & Learning Jiu-Jitsu
I talk to John Will, one of the all-time legends of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts. As an early adopter of BJJ and Mixed Martial Arts, he has spent countless hours teaching Jiu-Jitsu classes and seminars worldwide. Combined with an active...
Daniele Bolelli on The Taoist Teachings Of Bruce Lee
I talk to Daniele Bolelli, author, martial artist & university professor. He is the host of multiple podcasts, including the Drunken Daoist podcast, the History on Fire podcast, and a frequent guest on the Joe Rogan Experience. I talked to...
Priit Mihkelson On Belts, Ranking, Titles & Hierarchy In Jiu-Jitsu
I talk to Priit Mihkelson, A Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt From Estonia and founder of Defensive BJJ. Priit always has a lot of interesting takes on the teaching, training & traditions of Jiu-Jitsu, and after recently relocating his school, I took the...
Erin Herle On Submit the Stigma & Mental Health in Martial Arts
I talk to Erin Herle, a BJJ black belt and the founder of #submitthestigma, a mental health advocacy group for combat sports and Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss the work that #submitthestigma does and the interplay, boundaries, and roles that Jiu-Jitsu...
Rich Walsh on the UFC Performance Institute in China, MMA Periodisation & Mental Skills Training
I Interview Rich Walsh In Episode Number 44 Of The Sonny Brown Breakdown Podcast. Richy Walsh is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, a veteran of The UFC, The Ultimate Fighter television show and he now works as an MMA Coach at the UFC Performance...
