
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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Podcast Episodes & Show Notes

Jeremy Horn Interview On Longevity Beyond MMA
I talk to Jeremy Horn, a storied MMA pioneer and legend with over 170 fights to his name. He even fought on the weekend, where he was victorious in his professional boxing debut. He has fought a whos who of MMA greats, including Chael Sonnen, Chuck...

Alexander Volkanovski Interview On Crafting Comfort When Uncomfortable & Adapting for Victory
I talk to Alexander Volkanovski, UFC Featherweight Champion, about building world-class MMA skills from a small coastal gym, why getting comfortable being uncomfortable sits at the heart of his preparation, and the drills, mindset and community...

Adisa Banjoko On Blending Hip Hop, Chess, BJJ & The Hip Hop Chess Federation
I talk to Adisa Banjoko aka Adisa the Bishop. He is the creator of the Hip Hop Chess Federation, Author of a book titled Bobby, Bruce and the Bronx and host of the Podcast called The Bishop Chronicles. The Hip Hop Chess federation combines the arts...

Jon Fitch Interview On How It’s All Your Fault, Failing Upwards & MMA Fighter Pay
I talk to Jon Fitch, former UFC title-challenger and World Series of Fighting welterweight champion, about the habits that carried him from primary-school wrestling mats in Indiana to two decades at the elite end of mixed martial arts. We cover...

Greg Nelson On Coaching MMA Champions, Positive Culture and Conquering Cancer
I talk to Greg Nelson, who was the coach for UFC champions Brock Lesnar, Sean Sherk and Rose Namajunas. He is a 4th Degree BJJ Blackbelt, Division 1 Folkstyle Wrestler, All American Gymnast and Muay Thai kickboxer along with multiple other martial...

Brian Ebersole On Forging a Competition Mindset & Abstract Thinking While Wrestling
I talk to Brian Ebersole, a veteran of over 70 MMA fights, including a memorable run in the UFC. We discuss his early beginnings in the American scholastic wrestling system and the competitive mindset that helped to produce. The start of his fight...

Bruce Hoyer On The Flipped Classroom Teaching Model For Jiu-Jitsu
I talk to Bruce Hoyer about the reverse classroom for Jiu-Jitsu training. Bruce coaches out of a small town in Dakota that has produced 7 UFC fighters and uses innovative teaching strategies including the flipped or reverse classroom model of...

Dr Ian Dunican On How Combat Sports Athletes Can Sleep in and Win!
I talk to Dr. Ian Dunican- host of the Sleep4Performance Podcast, BJJ practitioner, Ultra-Marathon runner, and sleep researcher. Dr. Ian has worked with elite combat sports athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport on strategies to help...

Matt Lindland Interview On Wrestling Between Risk-Taking & Risk-Aversion
I talk to Matt Lindland, the head coach of the USA Greco Roman wrestling team, Olympic silver medalist & MMA Pioneer. We discuss his experience coaching wrestlers from a folkstyle background and how to alter their risk-taking intuitions to suit...

Brandon Mccaghren On Restrictions & Freedom In 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
I talk to Brandon McCaghren, or B-MAC, from 10th Planet Decatur, Alabama. We discuss his journey from his hometown to train with Eddie Bravo in LA, and the value of constraints vs operating in the wild. How the innovative 10th Planet "Hot Box"...

Rory van Vliet On Alignment Theory & The Science Behind Your Jiu-Jitsu
I talk to Rory van Vliet from RVV BJJ, who takes a methodical approach to explaining the science behind your jiu-jitsu. He explains the critical principle of alignment, which breaks down into posture, structure and base. We also discuss an...

School of Grappling Systems Theory, Chaos & Complexity
I talk to Andy from School of Grappling. We discuss how systems theory, complexity and chaos can be underlying forces in your grappling training but how misunderstanding systems can be a frequent occurrence in Jiu-Jitsu. Then why attempting to...